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Reddy inaugurates State’s first soil testing laboratory

State logs 58 fresh Covid cases, 1 death DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): Nagaland on Friday recorded 58 fresh Covid-19 positive cases and while one more death was reported during the day. Of the fresh cases, 46 were from Dimapur, eighth in Kohima, two in Kiphire and one each in Mokokchung and Phek, taking the total caseload to 31085.

Further, one more patient succumbed to the infection in Dimapur, pushing the death toll to 661 (including 15 non-Covid deaths).

P T I : I n d i a l o g ge d 31,382 new cases taking the total tally to 3,35,94,803, while the death toll climbed to 4,46,368 with 318 deaths.

G Kishan Reddy inspects the newly inaugurated Soil Testing Laboratory in Kohima on Friday.

students research, scholars and the Agri fraternity.

Stating that the Prime Minister was regularly discussing the importance of North Eastern states, Reddy said with this special focus, the Centre has allocated Rs. 6000 crore to the NE states on farmer scheme this year.

Giving the technical report of the project ‘Establishment of State Soil Testing Laboratory Building & Equipment at Kohima, Nagaland’, the director of soil and water conservation, K. Zhekheto Awomi, said that the project was funded

by North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of DoNER, which was approved on June 29, 2017. He said that the actual commencement of project was undertaken

on March 29, 2018. The director informed that the cost of the Project was Rs. 371.70 lakh with NEC share (90%) Rs. 334.53 lakh and the State share (10%) Rs.37.17 lakh.

The director also said that the aim and objectives of the project was to access the nutrient and fertilizer status and requirement of the soil, create awareness about the importance of maintaining soil health for sustainable production of agricultural commodities, issue soil health card as per requirement after appropriate testing and analysis of soil sample and Soil Health Management through creating awareness on balanced use of fertilizers.

Awomi said the department possesses sufficient

trained personnel to man the state soil testing laboratory and also impart training to the farmers in different aspects of soil testing and soil management techniques.

Minister for planning & co-ordination land revenue, parliamentary affair, Neiba Kronu, in his speech, described Union Minister G Kishan Reddy as efficient and a practical person having the background of engineering and agriculture and a social worker.

He highlighted that the department required infrastructures in all the districts of the state so as to reach out to all the blocks. Kronu said that though the soil of the state was fertile, soil testing have become very important for agriculture in the state to check its acidity etc and that soil testing laboratories in the districts has become necessity. In this regard, Kronu urged Reddy for assistance as the resources of the department were very narrow.

Reddy holds review meeting: State planning & coordination department conducted a review meeting of state implementing departments of schemes under DoNER ministry at Hotel Japfu, Kohima, attended by Reddy.

(Cont’d on p-8)

Rio highlights matters of importance to Reddy DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio highlighted to Union Minister for Tourism, Culture & DoNER G Kishan Reddy, some important and urgent matters including setting up Dr. T. Ao Regional Football Academy, development works at Kohima Orphanage Home and solar power plants in 55 government office buildings in Nagaland.

Reddy, who called on Rio at his official residence in Kohima, said that both discussed about various development projects with regards to infrastructure and tourism. On the occasion, Rio also handed over a let-

ter to union minister Reddy.

Rio, in the letter, said the North East Council (NE) had sanctioned the project for setting up Dr. T. Ao Regional Football Academy in Dimapur during the financial Year 2017-18 under HRD&E sector. While conveying the approval, Rio said the project implementation committee (PIC) had mentioned that the matter was subjected to technical vetting by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

On account of the delay in receipt of technical vetting report from the Ministry, he said NEC gave a closure order on “as is where is basis” and Nagaland government

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DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): Union Minister for Tourism, Culture & DoNER, G Kishan Reddy, inaugurated Nagaland’s first Soil Testing Laboratory at Directorate of Soil & Water Conservation, Kohima on Friday. Speaking at the inaugural programme, Reddy said that the Centre has been at the forefront in ensuring that soil quality was effectively managed to make agriculture more productive and sustainable, a DIPR report stated.

He said that soil management was one of the most important interventions under the national mission for sustainable agriculture.

Therefore, the union minister said establishment of a soil testing lab would help boost the rural farmers and agri sector by enabling systematic correction of the soil samples and analysis by generating timely test results.

Reddy said technological intervention in agri and horti product yields a major difference in quality and quantity. He also expressed contentment over the quality of the lab equipment with more comfortable instrument to analyse both micro and macro nutrients.

He said that the lab would benefit the farmers,

MV AMENDMENT ACT, 2019 Issued by: Dimapur Traffic Police “Cares for You” Initiative, 2021

was asked to refund the first installment of Rs 250 lakh along with accrued bank interest.

In the meantime, he said the state government had already awarded the work and the physical works proportionate to the amount sanctioned for the first installment had already been done. On taking up the matter at the NEC meeting, the chief minister said the project has been retained by the NEC. He said that the state government has retained in the priority list. Therefore, Rio said that funding for the project should be provided on an urgent basis.

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Modi holds first bilateral meeting with Biden Seeds sown for an even stronger friendship: Modi

Harris to Modi: ‘Incumbent on our nations to protect democracies’

WASHINGTON, SEP 24 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described as “outstanding” his first bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden, who said the Indo-US relationship is destined to be “stronger, closer and tighter” as they discussed a wide range of issues, including combating COVID-19, climate change, trade and the Indo-Pacific.

President Biden, who welcomed Prime Minister Modi in the Oval Office of the White House, said that today they are starting a new chapter in US-India relationship.

Observing that he has long believed that the US, India relationship can help them solve global challenges, Biden in his opening remarks before a battery of India and American media said they are now “are launching a new chapter in history of India US ties, taking on some of the toughest

Voicing concern over the threat to democracies around the world, US Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the need to defend democratic principles and institutions in both India and the United States.

Harris made the remarks on Thursday in a joint media appearance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their first inperson meeting at the White House. “As democracies around the world are under threat, it is imperative that we defend democratic principles and institutions within our respective countries and around the world,” Harris told Modi.

“And that we maintain what we must do to strengthen democracies at home and it is incumbent on our nations to of course protect democracies in the best interests of people of our countries,” she said in her remarks as she welcomed Modi to her ceremonial office.

Diesel price up, petrol unchanged

DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) marginally increased the price of diesel by 20 paise a litre-- the first increase in rates in over two months, but left petrol prices unchanged across the country.

After today’s rate revision, diesel price rose to Rs.90.94 per litre in Dimapur while in Kohima the price climbed to Rs.91.74 per litre.

According to IANS report, OMCs have preferred to maintain their watch prices on the global oil situation before making any revision in prices. The wait and watch plan of OMCs has come to the relief of consumers as no revision has been done during a period when crude prices were on the rise over a shortfall in US production and demand pick up.

President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday. (AP/PTI)

challenges we face together.”

And this starts with a shared commitment to end COVID-19, he said.

Prime Minister Modi, who is visiting the US for the 7th time after assuming office in 2014, described Friday’s bilateral summit with Biden at the White as “important” as they’re meeting at the start of the third decade of this century.

“Your leadership will certainly play an important role in how this decade is shaped. The seeds have been sown for an even stronger friendship between India and the US,” Prime Minister Modi told Biden.

“Had an outstanding meeting with @POTUS @

IMPHAL, SEP 24 (NPN): After apologizing to the people for the alleged security lapse that led to the abduction and subsequent killing of Athuan Abonmai, Manipur chief minister on Friday termed the perpetrators as “terrorists”.

“Those terrorists involved in the killing will not be spared,” declared

Singh before reporters at a news conference at the chief minister’s secretariat here.

“I condemn our police and myself too. As in-charge of the home department, I apologize to the public for security lapses for the unfortunate incident,” he remarked. He assured that anybody involved, whether officials, politicians or civil society organisation, would not be spared and legal ac-

tion taken against them.

Singh said that after getting reports that the policemen were mere onlookers while Abonmai was being dragged out and bundled into a waiting jeep, “I wondered how the morale of the police had lowered to such an extent.”

16 cops suspended: As many as 16 police personnel, including OC, SI and ASI, have been identified for their alleged misconduct

and dereliction of duty and put under suspension, he informed the media.

He further announced constitution of a three-member committee headed by IGP (Int) K Radhashyam Singh to inquire into the incident, which would submit its report within one week.

He said a massive operation had been launched and additional forces rushed to Tamenglong district, add-

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 24 (NPN): Public Health Engineering (PHE) minister Jacob Zhimomi on Friday informed that the state would provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to all households in rural areas

by March 2023 under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

Speaking at the midyear review meeting on JJM at the PHE directorate here on Friday, Jacob further expressed displeasure over the slow progress of FHTC under JJM as only 93,121 (24.14%) out of the total targeted 3,85,699 households have been covered so far.

He observed that the engineers and other staff “have done well but not enough” as the percentage of coverage was very low.

He urged the staff to prepare a proper plan and formulate a policy on how ing that the operation would to implement the scheme, continue until the culprit(s) were nabbed. He assured that if involvement of any group currently under ceasefire with the Centre was found, then the case would MOKOKCHUNG, SEP 24 be handed over to National (NPN): Mokokchung police Investigation Agency. have arrested one person on He said the government charges of alleged murder was in touch with the Home of a woman, whose body ministry regarding the inci- was found on September dent by providing details.

14, 2021.

(Organizations condemn on p-7) According to Mokokchung police PRO, the accused has been identified as one Aowati (44) currently residing at Yimyu Ward, sentation, health insurance Mokokchung. PRO said and all-round development that the accused admitted to committing the crime in the across the state.

Other speakers includ- wee hours of September 13.

Considering the gravity ed NPCC vice president V Lasuh; NPMCC vice of the offense, PRO said a president Neojila; NPCC special investigation team minority dept chairman (SIT) was formed and probe Rajesh Kumar Sethi; 5th taken up. A criminal case ACCC Ghaspani-II presi- has been registered with dent Lashito Shohe; and Mokokchung Women Police DYC president R Mukhe Station, PRO said.

SP Mokokchung AotYimkhiung. 4th ACCC Ghaspani-I president Kuho- ula T. lmchen, has apprecito I. Awomi and NSUI State ated the team led by SDPO unit president X. Chophika Mokokchung Chuba Chang Sumi offered invocation and and others for the arrest. benediction respectively.

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This is it! NPCC launches ‘crusade against unfaithful government’

"He's intent on sending a message to Delhi and Dhaka."

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DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) launched its ‘Crusade Against Unfaithful Government’ hosted by District Congress Committee (DCC) Dimapur at Congress Bhavan Dimapur on Friday.

Speaking at the launching programme, NPCC president K Therie said that the “Crusade” was necessitated as the people cannot expect anything from the present government.

He maintained that so-

ciety today was under threat of demographic changes, dilution of religious beliefs and erosion of customary and traditional practices.

He alleged that BJP/RSS agenda of Hindutva and division on communal lines has reached the population.

State Congress chief claimed that Nagas were staring at loss of identity, culture and traditions with the “47 MLAs in fear of the 12 BJP MLAs who are executing the diktats of the BJP/RSS.” Therie also lamented

that although the Assembly had voluntarily committed to pave the way for solution, they refused to honour the commitment despite the announcement of conclusion of talks. He said the people on the other hand continued to suffer under extortion, corruption, lack of development, unemployment and backdoor appointments.

NPCC president said that the Congress, given the opportunity, would ensure continuous fund flow for industrial development and deliver on women repre-

JoeBiden. His leadership on critical global issues is commendable. We discussed how India and USA will further scale-up cooperation in different spheres and work together to overcome key challenges like COVID-19 and climate change,” Modi tweeted after the meeting.

Biden said the relationship between India and the US, the largest democracies in the world, is “destined to be stronger, closer and tighter.” While the two leaders have met earlier when Biden was the Vice President, this is for the first time that Biden is meeting Modi after he became the 46th president of the US in January.

All rural households to get tap water connection by March 2023: Jacob

Abonmai’s killing: Manipur CM apologizes for police inaction; 16 cops suspended Correspondent

Section 177 MV Act: General Penalty – Whoever contravenes any provision of this Act or of any rule, regulation or notification made there under shall, if no penalty is provided for the offence, be punishable for the First offence with fine up to Rs.500/- and for the Second offence with a fine up to Rs.1,500/Section 179 MV Act: Disobedience of orders of authorities, obstruction and refusal to give information –  whoever wilfully disobeys any direction lawfully given by any person or authority empowered under this Act, or obstructs any person or authority in the discharge of any functions which such person or authority is required or empowered under this Act to discharge  Whoever being required by or under this Act to supply any information, wilfully withholds such information or gives information which he knows to be false or which he does not believe to be true Punishment: Fine up to Rs. 2,000/Explanation: Violation of mandatory traffic sign like NO PARKING, SPEED LIMIT, or any other restriction, ODD – EVEN rule passed under this Act or violation of NO ENTRY timing etc. are punishable under section 179

Mkg police nab 1 on murder charge

while instructing the officials to lift materials to their respective districts without delay. The minister insisted that as there was no shortage of funds, there should not be any excuse for delay citing fund shortage.

Jacob reminded the officials that the department was left with only 16 months to cover 3,22,278 households, directing that FHTC should be completed

by March 2023. He also asked the engineers not to delay in preparing detailed project report (DPR) for State-level clearance to enable uninterrupted work and timely completion.

Lauding the department for providing 97.75% FHTC coverage in educational institutions, Jacob stressed that coverage of health centres and Anganwadi centres should be improved as the coverage was average thus far. He emphasised that there should not

be any miscommunication between the officials and directorate that could delay work, while seeking drastic improvement in FHTC implementation from the department within six months.

He also announced that the best performing districts would be rewarded, adding that if all the 12 districts performed well, then all of them would be rewarded too.

Maintaining that the scheme was unlike any other since it was implemented on a mission mode with a specific time-frame for completion, Jacob said the department or the State cannot make an effort to keep the name of Nagaland at the bottom of the list at national level.

In his keynote address, PHED chief engineer and HoD Repangyangba Longkumer said out of the targeted 3,85,699 households, FHTC coverage was 93,121 (24.14%) as on September 23, 2021. (Cont’d on p-8)

Woman run over by truck in Dmu

The area where the incident took place, filled with broken bricks. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): A woman in her early 50s died after she was run over by a truck after falling off the pillion of a scooty which her husband was riding near Dimapur Government College junction here Thursday morning.

In a delayed report, DCP (Crime) & PRO Dimapur Police, informed Nagaland Post that the deceased along with her husband was on their way to Dillai gate area to buy vegetables, when their scooty hit a pothole

and she fell down. A truck behind them ran over the woman killing her on the spot, he added.

PRO said the victim was rushed to hospital but succumbed to injuries on the way.

PRO said that the truck driver was taken to custody and investigation was on.

The portion of the road where the tragic incident occurred has been in a dilapidated condition for a long time. Following the tragic incident, the potholes were filled with brick pieces on Friday.

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‘Smoke free’ campaign in Kohima

District Nodal Officer, NTCP, Kohima Dr. Arenla Walling speaking at the advocacy workshop at KMC building on Friday. (DPRO, Kohima)

DIMAPUR: An advocacy workshop on tobacco control and initiation of the ongoing “Smoke Free District Headquarters Campaign” was held at Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) office building on September 24.

Administrator KMC, Lanusenla Longkumer, who chaired the workshop

said that the campaign for smoke free Kohima city was launched on April 29, 2016 followed by sensitisation and other programme on the ongoing “smoke free district headquarter campaign”.

She said that to achieve Kohima district as “smoke free district headquarter”, every stakeholders and individuals

must support and contribute towards the endeavour.

District Nodal Officer, NTCP, Kohima, Dr. Arenla Walling said that smoke free campaign was to strengthen the enforcement of Section 4 of COTPA 2003, which bans smoking in identified public places. She said that medical department alone cannot en-

Jewellery exhibition held in Kohima

Abu Metha accompanied by Theka Meru and Dr Hovithal Sothu visiting the stalls on Friday. (NP)

Correspondent DIMAPUR: A jewellery exhibition organised by PIPO in collaboration with Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) was held Friday at the Heritage, Kohima.

Speaking as the guest of honor, adviser to CM and asst vice president, Athletics Federation of India, Abu Metha lauded the organiser for coming up with the exhibition. He said looking back at the forefathers, jewellery and ornaments had always been an intrinsic part of “our” culture and were used to express one’s feelings.

He encouraged the participants to be ambassadors of “our” culture by promoting and preserving our traditional assets. He pointed out that cultural art knows no bound and therefore

the young designers could relate “our” stories to the world through their designs and creations. He pointed out that global jewellery industry was worth a whopping USD 500 billion out of which India alone has a share of USD 100 billion.

India and China together shares 30% of the global industry and therefore if Nagaland could tap into a small percentage in that industry it would drastically change the economic situation of the State, Abu said. He encouraged the entrepreneurs to exploit the benefits of social media and utilize it to their full advantage to grow their businesses. He lauded TaFMA for expanding their horizon and moving beyond music and arts into fashion industry and jewellery. He disclosed

that despite the challenges government was ready to help out those entrepreneurs who were dedicated. “Meritocracy and hardwork will be rewarded,” he said.

Later officer assigned to Sustainable Development Goals Coordination Centre (SDGCC), department of Planning and Coordination, Kekhrie M Sekhose, highlighted the 3 SDGs that were being adapted at the exhibition. He said SDGCC was looking forward to working with entrepreneurs in the future to attain more SDGs. The inaugural programme was chaired by Ruopfüzhano Whiso, PIPO founder, Thungchibemo Ezung delivered the welcome address while Mengu Suokhrie presented a special number. Jewellery designer and Mixpick proprietor, Ro n g s e n m o n g l a Ja m i r shared her experiences on how she started her brand.

Naga brands which took part in the exhibition were Muney, Handmade, Gifted Creations, The Khriezos, Humtsoe Crafts, Menyie Silver Jewellery, Abeila Casket, Berem Jewellery and Mixpick Enterprise.

force or implement the provision of law under the section and sought cooperation from all the enforcement officers and stakeholders. Dr. Arenla said that smoking should be banned because smoke contains more than 7000 harmful chemicals, of which 100 are toxic and about 70 of them cause cancer. “Smoking and exposure to 2nd hand smoke can cause cancer, CV diseases, stroke, pneumonia and can damage the reproductive system, increase chances of TB infection women and children suffer the most from 2nd hand smoke”, she added.

Social worker NTCP Kohima, Achila Walling gave a power point presentation on various Acts and Sections under COTPA 2003 while Pelebeinuo Khezhie, a Psychologist from NTCP, Kohima delivered the vote of thanks.

One held for robbery

DIMAPUR: Kohima police has arrested one person namely Lhoulietuo Kire (50) for “robbery” and said police was on the lookout for another accused identified as Zelhoulie Kets (51).

In a press release, Kohima police PRO stated that on September 20 north police station received an information regarding “broad daylight robbery” at gun point by unknown masked miscreants from the vehicle of a doctor near SBI Main Branch. PRO said the accused persons robbed Rs. 5 lakh while the driver was inside the vehicle and the doctor was attending to his personal works in a nearby shop. Accordingly, PRO said officers of north police station swung into action and based on the evidence collected and arrested one of the accused persons on September 21 night and recovered Rs. 2.5 lakh. Police said the other accused was still absconding and that it has launched a manhunt to arrest the accused person. In this connection, PRO said a case has been registered at north police station for further investigation.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Essay on complimentary feeding

Officials and participants at the essay competition. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: As part of the month-long celebration of Poshan Maah programme, department of Social Welfare, Peren organised essay competition on complimentary feeding at Ahthibung Town Hall on September 24. Speaking on the occasion, PHC Ahthibung MO, Dr. Vezokholu Khamo stressed on the importance of good health.

In the competition, the first position was bagged by Nengneilhing (Songsang Village), while the second

and third positions were bagged by Kikim (Jalukie town) and Suisui (Jalukie town) respectively.

The programme was chaired by Block Poshan Coordinator Ahthibung, Ngauphutlakho Nrak, while short note on PoshanMaah and complimentary feeding was delivered by district Poshan Coordinator, Kulule and words of appreciation was proposed by block asst. Poshan Coordinator Ahthibung, Haipeurangbe Moses.

Excise NC seizes heroin

DIMAPUR: Acting on an “intelligent tip-off ”, Excise Narcotic Cell (NC) enforcement duty party on September 23 undertook a house search Duncan Bosti, Dimapur and recovered 25 grams of heroin (sunflower).

A press release by deputy commissioner of Excise (NC) S Chanlei Angh stated that a person

identified as Alen Konyak (28) daughter of Mangthrok Konyak, resident of Duncan Bosti, Dimapur was arrested and sent to judicial custody, Angh said the arrested person was booked under relevant section of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act1985 and that the case presently under investigation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on : 25.03.1985 – Died on : 16.09.2021 We, the bereaved family of Lt. Sezopra Chuzho, extend our profound gratitude to Unity Baptist Church, Thipuzumi Welfare Dimapur, neighbours, organisations, relatives, friends and individual, who supported us physically, materially, financially and prayers.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual but we pray that our gracious Lord bless you all abundantly.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

USSC platinum jubilee committee meet:United Sangtam Students’ Conference USSC) platinum jubilee committee held a meeting Friday at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall Kiphire and attended by president and secretaries from 31 villages.

DTCC Longleng cautions: District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) Longleng has cautioned that a fine of Rs. 200 would be imposed upon those found smoking or chewing tobacco products in public places under Section 4 of COPTA Act 2003. All governmental offices, municipal authority and NGOs have been directed to mandatory put up signage, in all government and private offices and public places.

TSUD annual session: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) annual session-cum-induction programme will be held on September 25 at 10 am at Jotsoma Community Hall, Kuda Village ‘A’ Khel.

AUD condemns Sep 19 incident

DIMAPUR: Achikuchu Union Dimapur (AUD) has condemned the September 19 incident wherein armed miscreants entered the residence of Dimapur Goods Transport Association (DGTA) vice president Mughavi and physically assaulted residents including a six year old.

In a condemnation note, AUD president Zhekiye Wotsa and Achikuchu Joint Council (AJC) chairman Hutovi Kiho said such act was preposterously despicable and against all moral values. The union has also called upon all to promote peace and tranquillity and abstain from such violent acts.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born 01.03.1950 – Died 14.09.2021 I have swept your sins away like a cloud come back to me; I am the one who save you.

Isaiah 44:22 We, the bereaved family members of Shri Lt. Yankhorao Timothy Kikon, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one who stood by us throughout his illness and till his final journey. Your love and support spiritually, physically, materially and financially have comforted us immensely. We pray that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to: 1) Sacred Heart Catholic Community Members, Baghty 2) Rev Fr. Augustine Kerketta, Center in-Charge, Sanis Town 3) Rev Fr. AmosKikon, Parish Priest, Chizama 4) Rev Fr. Thomas Asstt. Parish Priest, Bhandari 5) Rev Fr. Ntonsi John, Parish Priest in-Charge, Longsa 6) Rev Fr. Leo Chase, Asstt. Parish Priest, Longsa 7) Rev Fr. Anthony Rasu, Parish Priest, Chemukedima 8) Rev Fr. John Latsutho, Bishop House, Dimapur 9) St. Peter’s Church Sanis 10) Baptist Church Baghty 11) Shri.Mmhonlumo Kikon, Advisor, Information Technology & Communication, Science & Technology, NRE, Govt.of Nagaland & National Spokesperson.

12) NBOCWWB Director and staff, Directorate of Labour 13) C. Kikon, Rtd Secretary NSS 14) BJP Mandal.

15) Principal and staff of MHBHSS, Kohima 16) Lower Range Public Organization 17) Friends and well wishers Loving wife, Children, in-laws & grand children k-1851/21

Dog vaccination drive in Mkg

DIMAPUR: ADC and administrator MMC Mokokchung, ShashankPratap Singh has informed that MMC in collaboration of department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences and Ward Authorities will be conducting dog registration/renewal cum vaccination drive on September 29 and 30.

According to DIPR report, registration/renewalcum-vaccination exercise will commence from 8 am at respective ward community hall. The ward authorities were also requested to make an assessment of the availability of dog tags/registration cards and get additional tags/cards from MMC office on or before September 28. On September 29, the drive will be held at the following wards: Salangtem, Alempang, Alongmen, Sangtemla, Tongdentsuyong, Arkong, Penli, Dilong and Sungkomen. On September 30, the drive will be held at the following wards: Yimyu, Lijabalijen, Mongsenbai, kumlong, Kichutip, Aongza, Marepkong, Majakong and Artang ward.

AR organise medical camp

DIMAPUR: Mon battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised free medical camp on September 23 at Yannu Village, Mon. According to Assam Rifles the medical team examined patients and also enlightened the villagers about scrub typhus and COVID precautionary measures.

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WEATHER FORECAST

SEPTEMBER 25 (Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Clouds and sunshine

34 25

Aizawl

A p.m. t-storm in spots

Guwahati Warm with a t-storm in spots

29 20 35 25

A t-storm around in the a.m.

31 20

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

31 21

Shillong

Partly sunny with a t-storm

25 18

Kohima

Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

26 18

Dimapur Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

33 23

Imphal

Mkg

A strong morning thunderstorm 30 19

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

22 15

A t-storm around in the p.m.

28 21

Zunheboto Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

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Water supply inaugurated at New Naga Cemetery

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DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan inaugurating the water supply project at New Naga Cemetery. (DIPR)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan on Friday inaugurated a water supply project at New Naga Cemetery, Zani village, Dimapur after a dedicatory prayer by sr. associate pastor, Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur, Yanbemo Lotha.

The project was sponsored by OSD to minister of transport, Niholu Ayemi in memory of late Ghokheto Chophy, former president of NCD, at an estimate cost of Rs. 3.5 lakh.

Delivering the inaugural speech, special guest, DC Rajesh Soundararajan stated that the inauguration of New Naga Cemetery was the most needed and consid-

ered it as God’s blessing for the people of Dimapur.

In regards to the pandemic, he lauded the humanitarian activities carried out by NCD, and added that the pandemic will be able to manage not only by government bodies, but through collective response and supports of many organizations, churches and individuals.

He also lauded sr. associate pastor, Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur, Yanbemo Lotha, for his tremendous tasks carried out by him during the pandemic by conducting funeral services for Covid deceased patients buried at the cemetery. He maintained that the pastor at one time spent more time at the cemetery compared to that of the time spent in the Church.

DC further assured Rs. 1 lakh from District Task Force, to assist those needy people who could not afford burial cost of the cemetery.

A short speech was also delivered by OSD to minister of transport, Niholu Ayemi, whereby he stated that the cemetery was for the whole public of Dimapur, and urged that one should not only wait for the government but grasp the opportunity to help the society.

He also urged NCD to look into those family members who were not in financial position to cover the costs of burial.

Delivering the introductory speech, president, NCD, Etsungmomo Kikon stated that land (New Naga Cemetery) was purchased by state chief minister, Niphieu Rio and handed over to NCD for the citizens of Dimapur.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by general secretary, NCD Thsapongkhyu Sangtam.

A short speech was also delivered by Hoshili K Ghokheto Chophy, wife of late Ghokheto Chophy, and vote of thanks was delivered by vice president (admin), NCD, Holuto Aye.

Water is the basis of everything: DC Dimapur

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DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): Highlighting on the importance of PMKSY watershed development, Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan has called for effective utilisation of water, while asserting that water was the basis of everything.

“Whatever cultivation we do with scientific intervention also, without water nothing will grow from the soil.” He said this while speaking as the chief guest, during the culmination programme of PMKSY- WDC Projects under batches IV, V & VI, Dimapur district at IMC Hall, here on Friday.

He noted that years back, rainfall was consistent and predictable because of which there were hardly any

crop failure and no dearth of water scarcity.

Today, due to the unpredictable monsoon, climate change, increase in urban population there was pressure on land and all these leads to water scarcity, and for which the government is focussing the issue through PMKSY water shed projects, he maintained.

Rajesh also advised the youth for taking up such projects professionally and encouraged the department and elders for motivating them. He appreciated the officials of LRD for doing commendable job and encouraged them to keep up even during the next phase and said that the department has the potential for setting a benchmark for other districts and states as well.

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On the occasion, the chief guest also declared the WDF and handed over to different villages.

DPO, LRD, Dimapur, I. Acato Chishi gave a power point presentation highlighting on the activities taken up under PMKSY programme.

He informed that under batch 1V, 4 micro watersheds was taken up, under batch V, 12 micro watersheds covering 4000 hectares each and under batch VI, 8 micro watersheds in 8 villages covering 4000 hectares has been taken up. He also shed light on the promotion of livelihood activities taken up by the department including piggery, basket making and promoting SHGs. He further said that the department has a target for establishing and promoting

400 permaculture home kitchen gardens. Acato attributed Nagaland as one of the most successful state in India, for implementing PMKSY Projects.

Deputy Director and supervisory officer for Dimapur district, LRD, Puvil Kikhi, encouraged for saving the jungle and for promoting permaculture (backyard kitchen garden) in order to protect the environment.

Watershed committee members lauded the department for supporting the beneficiaries and uplifting them with commitment and sincerity. Assistant Inspector, LRD Dimapur, Orenthung Odyuo proposed the vote of thanks. Along with the beneficiaries, special guest from different departments also attended the programme.

CEO organises virtual training on SSR of e-roll DIMAPUR: One day virtual training in connection with conduct of Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral roll (e-roll) was organised by Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Nagaland for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) and Assistant Election Officers (AEOs), Friday.

A press release by CEO Nagaland stated that the training was conducted with reference to January 1, 2022 as the qualifying date for the 13 EROs, 60 AEROs and 10 AEOs in the state.

At the programme, CEO V. Shashank Shekhar appreciated the efforts of the administrative and election officers while discharging their official duties.

He reminded the officials that the election commission was monitoring the progress of various pre-revision and revision activities and highlighted the important role of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at the booth level.

Shekhar also spoke on the importance of an accurate electoral roll in general and stated that through the

PWC, RARC observe ‘poshanmaah’ DIMAPUR: As of ‘poshanabhiyaan’, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Pranabananda Women’s College (PWC) Dimapur in collaboration with Regional Ayurveda Research Centre (RARC) Dimapur under the Ministry of Ayush government of India organised “poshanmaah” Friday.

A press release by the college stated that resource person, RARC Dimapur research officer, Dr. Deepak Rahangdale highlighted the importance of nutrition and the objectives behind the celebration of “poshanmaah”.

The programme was chaired by Ulla Fernandez, welcome address was delivered by IQAC coordinator Saurav Dowarah, yoga session was led by Rita Singh and vote of thanks was delivered by PWC Dimapur head of department (political science), Anil Kr. Das.

Virtual training on SSR of e-roll in progress in Kohima on Friday. (DIRP)

election commission’s Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme, the voters in general and especially the new voters may be made more aware about the true spirit of democracy.

The IT initiatives of the election commission were also explained during the training. These include

the Garuda app through which the latitude/longitude, photos and Assured Minimum Facility (AMF) of the polling booth are being uploaded and the Voter Helpline App (VHA) through which the voter can apply online for inclusion, deletion, correction and transposition of his name in the voters list.

The technical session on legal provision and procedures on electoral roll was conducted by assistant CEO, Alila Chang, procedures on forms processing in ERONet by users was taken by programmer Kitoka, joint CEO Rokuovituo Khezhie delivered the welcome address and deputy CEO Awa Lorin said the vote of thanks.

Ball in GoI’s court, says state Janata Dal United on Naga political issue

DIMAPUR: State Janata Dal United (JD-U) has pointed out that the ball of solving the Naga political issue was no longer with Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) or NSCN (I-M) as the NNPGs had time and again clearly stated that the talks had concluded and they were awaiting Centre’s invitation to ink a final agreement.

As far as NSCN (I-M) was concern, JD(U) said it was a well known fact that without the recognition of its flag and constitution, there would be no solution.

Given the situation, State JD(U) through its publicity wing said asserted there was no obscurity about the state of Naga political issue and the

ball was obviously in the court of the government of India.

In such a scenario, the party said there was no point for the newlyformed UDA to loiter in and around Nagaland with a supposed intention of white-washing themselves of living up to their stand by meeting different Naga national groups.

JD (U) asked the newly-formed United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to move out of Nagaland and convince not only Government of India, but also other political parties about the unique nature of Naga political issue.

The party suggested that the alliance must be ready to take to the streets to register their resentment, if Centre did not re-

solve the issue honourably.

“If Arvind Kejriwal, as a chief minister of Delhi, along with his cabinet colleagues could stage a dharna at the residence of lieutenant governor of Delhi for the cause of Union Territory of Delhi, the Naga political issue is much bigger than what Kejriwal had stood for,” the release reasoned.

According to JD (U), it must be a lesson for UDA to emulate such striving steadfastness if it really meant what it stated in the frequent statements in the name of oppositionless government. Although formation of UDA was historic yet, the par ty pointed out that posterity would judge if the historic action actually lived up to its purpose.

Digital intervention on handloom and handicraft launched

Imnatiba at the launching programme in Kohima on Friday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Digital intervention on handloom and handicraft sector for livelihood enhancement of artisans of NE States was launched by advisor, Industries and Commerce, Labour and Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Imnatiba on Friday at NIELIT auditorium, Kohima Addressing the launching programme, Imnatiba said that importance of digital was much needed at this time of pandemic, which has become a part and parcel in the society, DIPR report stated.

Noting that digital intervention on handlooms and handicrafts sectors for livelihood will enhance many artisans in the state, the advisor said that state government was giving K Y M C

importance to handloom and handicraft artisans so that the rich culture would be upgraded.

While encouraging the department of Industries and Commerce and NIELIT for implementing the project, he expressed hope that through their cooperation and support many opportunities would be opened for the artisans and entrepreneurs to build up their innovative and traditional skills.

Further, he encouraged the departments to make used of the facilities to enhance livelihoods through this projects.

Director of NIELIT, L . L a nu wa b a n g w h i l e highlighting the projects stated that the Nagaland state was the first state to take up such initiatives

projects in the North East.

He said that the project outcome was to accelerate artisanal growth through training, support services, linkages technology and digital market development, creation of repository of artisans in the state.

A total of 5920 tribal youths and women practicing either handlooms or handicrafts from Nagaland will be trained in through this project.

Commissioner and Secretary Industries and C o m m e r c e, Ke k h r i e vor Kevichusa said that NIELIT Kohima has been supporting the department of industries and commerce as a start up incubator and in various requirements of at IT fields.

During the programme, Imnatiba also launch MIS portal and releases the digital Literacy Book. The programme was organized by NIELIT in collaboration with the department of Industries and Commerce.

Earlier, welcome address delivered by joint director NIELIT, Daniel Meren and vote of thanks by dy. director NIELIT, A Morimenba Amer. The project was implemented

by National Institute of Electronics and information Technology Kohima and sponsored by the Ministry of Electronics and information Technology government of India.

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Assam eviction: 12-hour bandh in Darrang

G U WA H AT I , S E P 2 4 (PTI): A 12-hour bandh called by various organisations to protest the death of two persons in police firing affected normal life in Assam’s Darrang district on Friday.

Two persons were killed and 20 others injured in clashes between police and alleged encroachers during an eviction drive in villages under Sipajhar revenue circle on Thursday.

No untoward incident has been reported so far in the bandh called by the All Minority Organisations Coordination Committee, which includes the All Assam Minority Students Union (AAMSU) and the Jamiat-e-Ulema among others, that began at 5 AM on Friday, a police officer said.

All business establishments remained closed and very few vehicles plied the roads. Security has been tightened across the district with heavy deployment in Goroikhuti, Dholpur I and III villages in Sipajhar where the eviction drive was underway, he said.

security personnel has been arrested and booked, and he was in the CID’s custody.

The state government has announced a judicial inquiry into the incident by a retired Gauhati High Court judge whose name is yet to be declared. Eleven seriously injured people, of whom three were policemen and the rest civilians, were shifted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) late on Thursday night, its superintendent Abhijit Sharma said. A policeman and three civilians were stated to be critical, while the condition of the remaining people was stable although they were under observation, he said.

BJP MLA Padma Hazarika, who is the in-charge of the government’s community farming project to be taken up on the evicted land, said that the protestors had already dispersed after a positive discussion with the deputy commissioner who had assured them that their demands will be considered and they will be provided with an adequate rehabili-

tation package. “After that who attacked the policemen and under the provocation of whom must be investigated. If vested parties think they can stop the eviction drive and the farming project, then they are mistaken.

The project will be successfully completed,” he said.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said on Thursday that the ongoing eviction drive will not be stopped and the police entrusted with the job of clearing the land of “illegal encroachers” will continue to do so till the job was done.

The Darrang district administration has so far cleared 602.4 hectares of land and evicted 800 families since Monday and demolished four “illegally” constructed religious structures at Sipajhar. The chief minister had visited the area on June 7 and inspected the riverine areas allegedly encroached by ‘’illegal settlers’’ near Dholpur Shiva temple and directed the district administration to clear the area for setting up the community farming project.

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Congress urges Assam Gov to stop eviction till rehabilitation announced and compensation program for the evicted people of Goroikhuti, Dholpur and other villages, the Congress said. “The Chief Minister, despite holding a constitutional post who has taken oath to serve and protect all citizens, has behaved in a biased manner by constantly giving provocative statements which have made matters worse,” it alleged.

Sarma’s statement of giving full authority to police to do firing has given them the “license to kill”, besides having the potential of turning Assam into a police state, it added.

The Congress delegation was led by its state unit president Bhupen Bora.

“Congress strongly condemns the most barbaric act of police firing and inhumane act on protesters during the state government’s eviction drive... The manner in which a protester is ruthlessly beaten to death ‘in camera’ by police personnel and subsequent violence on the deceased protester by

the cameraman in presence of police is horrifying,” Bora said. The lone protestor could have been easily overpowered by more than 40 police personnel who were present but “to shoot a lone distraught protestor who is losing his hearth and home is brutally inhuman. The police should have tried to pacify him instead of killing him at point blank range”, the Congress said.

The party also demanded that the cameraman and the police personnel who took part in the barbaric act should be given exemplary punishment, while the deceased and the injured must be adequately compensated.

Earlier in the day, Congress leaders and workers protested outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office at district headquarter Mangaldoi. The district administration has cleared 602.4 hectares of land and evicted 800 families since Monday and demolished four “illegally” constructed religious structures at Sipajhar.

Top DNLA militants agree for peace talks with govt Ruckus in Tripura assembly over law

Mizoram reports 1,257 new COVID cases, 3 deaths

People search for their belongings after their houses were demolished during an eviction drive, in Darrang district.(PTI)

A Congress delegation, comprising its state chief Bhupen Bora, Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora, deputy leader of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) Rakibul Hussain and other senior leaders, staged a protest against the incident outside the Darrang deputy commissioner’s office in district headquarters Mangaldoi.

The delegation was also scheduled to submit a memorandum to Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi through the deputy commissioner, party spokesperson Bobbeeta Sharma said.

The DNLA leaders surrendered in the presence of Assam Minister of Education Ranoj Pegu, Special DGP G.P. Singh and senior police and civil officers.

GUWAHATI, SEP 24 (PTI): Top militants of the proscribed Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA), active in the hill districts of Assam, came to the fore on Friday to hold talks with the government, a senior police officer said. The self-styled chairman of the militant

group Edika Diphusa alias Kharmindao Dimasa, his deputy Juddychan Haflongbar alias America Dimasa and ‘general secretar y’ Prithamjit Jidongsa alias Galao Dimasa came “overground” to hold the peace talks, barely a fortnight after declaring a unilateral cease-

Director General of Police Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta visited the district on Thursday night to review the law and order situation, and announced that the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will probe the incident. “Some facts have come to light while there are many that are yet to be unravelled. The CID will investigate all the aspects,” he told reporters. The DGP said that the photographer of the deputy commissioner’s office who was seen in a viral video kicking and hitting a man allegedly shot dead by

fire, he said.

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, Special Director-General of Police (Law and Order) GP Singh and ADGP (Special Branch) Hiren Nath along with other senior police and CRPF officers received them at Dhansiri in Karbi Anglong district.

A large number of people was also present there, the officer said. The three militants were being brought to Guwahati, he said.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he was hoping for a permanent solution and peace in the region. “Peace is not illusive (sic) when we walk the extra mile. Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA), an armed outfit of Assam’s hill districts, came out from jungle today. We welcome them to a dialogue and hope for permanent solution and

peace,” he tweeted, tagging Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The DNLA was formed in early 2019 aiming to establish a “sovereign and independent Dimasa nation”. It was active in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts of the state.

The DNLA declared a unilateral ceasefire for three months on September 7 as a “goodwill gesture and as a positive response to the call for peace” by the chief minister.

DNLA militants were allegedly involved in the killing of five truckers transporting coal in the Dima Hasao district on August 27, after the truck owners failed to pay the money demanded the outfit.

Chief Minister Sarma, after assuming office on May 10, had appealed to all militant groups to come forward for talks.

GUWAHATI, SEP 24 (PTI): Congress leaders met Assam Governor Jagadish Mukhi on Friday, urging him to stop the eviction drive at Sipajhar in Darrang till a proper rehabilitation package is announced, after two people were killed and over 20 people injured in police firing.

Submitting a memorandum, the party also demanded suspension of Deputy Commissioner Prabhati Thaosen and SP Sushanta Biswa Sarma, who is the younger brother of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, besides seeking an inquiry into the incident by a sitting judge.

The state government has ordered an inquiry into the incident that happened on Thursday by a retired judge of the Gauhati High Court, though the name of the judge was yet to be announced. An all-party meeting along with stakeholders should be immediately called to strategise and plan a rehabilitation

and order situation, oppn walks out

AG A RTA L A , S E P 2 4 (PTI): The opposition members staged a walkout in the Tripura Assembly on Friday after newly-elected Speaker Ratan Chakraborty rejected an adjournment motion moved by CPI(M) MLA Sudhan Das on the law and order situation in the state.

Soon after Chakraborty was elected as the speaker unopposed, Das wanted to raise an adjournment motion on the “worsening” law and order situation in the state. Rejecting the motion, the speaker said, “Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb will make a statement on the overall law and order situation in the state after routine question hour. You can raise the issue after completion of the question hour.”

The CPI(M) MLAs,

led by leader of opposition Manik Sarkar, rushed to the Well of the House, raising slogans, demanding immediate discussion on the issue amid a “series of attacks” on the opposition leaders in the state. As the speaker stuck to his ruling, the opposition MLAs walked out of the House, claiming that they were not allowed to discuss an important issue.

Later, speaking to the press, Sarkar declared that the opposition MLAs would not join the remaining days of the session, which will end on Monday, in protest against the speaker’s “adamant” behaviour. Sarkar alleged that total lawlessness was prevailing in the state with opposition leaders being attacked by the “BJP-backed goons”. “In

my view, the state’s law and order situation appeared to be an important issue to be discussed in the assembly. Our member has rightly raised the issue but he was not allowed. There is no point in sitting in the House if we are not allowed to discuss important issues.

That’s why we will boycott the entire session,” he said.

Speaking in the House, the chief minister rubbished the opposition’s charge.

“The state has recorded as many as 16,719 cases during the past three years as reported by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB). The number of cases has reduced to 4,653 in the year 2020, while it was 6,078 in the year 2019. In the year 2018, the state recorded only 5,988 cases,” Deb said.

AIZAWL, SEP 24 (PTI): Mizoram on Friday reported 1,257 new COVID-19 cases, 37 less than the previous day, which pushed the tally to 85,366, an official said.

The COVID-19 death toll rose to 281 as three more persons succumbed to the infection in the last 24 hours, he said.

At least 252 children were among the newly infected people, he said. The fresh cases were reported from various districts with Aizawl district reporting the highest at 897, followed by Lunglei (100) and Lawngtlai (67), he said. Of the 1,257 new cases, at least 639 patients have developed symptoms of COVID-19, he said.

Mizoram now has 15,752 active COVID-19 cases, while 69,333 people have recovered from the infection.

Assam judge alleges hospital tried to kill him, police case filed M’laya: Family members of ex-militant Accuses hospital of organ trafficking DIBRUGARH, SEP 24 (PTI): The judge of a court in Assam’s Dibrugarh district lodged a police complaint, alleging that a private hospital attempted to kill him while he was undergoing treatment as it was involved in organ trafficking, police said on Friday.

A case was registered against Aditya Diagnostics and Hospitals on the basis of the complaint, Dibrugarh Additional Superintendent of Police Bipul Chetia said.

“No arrests have been made yet as it is a compli-

Birajit Sinha is new Tripura Congress chief

NEW DELHI, SEP 24 (PTI): Birajit Sinha was Friday appointed the new president of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee by party chief Sonia Gandhi. According to a party statement, the Congress has also appointed five working presidents for the Tripura unit.

They are Mohammed Billal Miah, Manik Deb, Sushanto Chakravarty, Purnita Chakma, and Pradeep Bardhan.

“Congress president has appointed Birajit Sinha as the president of Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect. The party appreciates the contribution of outgoing acting president Pijush Kanti Biswas,” the statement said.

cated case and requires the help of domain experts,” he said. The hospital rubbished the allegation and said they would file a defamation case against judge Nogen Senabaya Deori, the presiding officer of Industrial Tribunal, Dibrugarh, and in charge of Labour Court, Dibrugarh.

Judge Deori said that he was admitted to the hospital on September 9 as he had mild fever and was feeling unwell after testing positive for COVID-19, and was shifted to the ICU the next day. He alleged that several medicines were injected in his saline drip and an injection was directly pushed onto his naval re-

gion. Around 10 pm on September 10, judge Deori alleged that he was given another injection after which he became unconscious.

He regained consciousness around 2 am.

Two nurses then allegedly attempted to inject more medicines into him, which he resisted throughout the night, and managed to send messages to his son and friends, including to an additional district and sessions judge, to come to his aid, judge Deori claimed in his complaint.

Around 6 am, when one of the nurses tried to forcibly inject him again, he dragged her by her hand to an open area and attempted

to leave the ward, but was stopped by two men, he alleged. Judge Deori alleged that he was kept confined to the corner of a room following that. After his son reached the hospital, he took discharge and went to Guwahati for further treatment.

He alleged that he had spotted medicines and equipment needed for surgery to take out organs kept near his bed after he had regained consciousness, but those were later removed.

The proprietor of the hospital Dr Nirmal Sahewala said judge Deori was kept in the ICU as he was an “esteemed patient” and they wanted to ensure the best treatment for him.

He started behaving abnormally after regaining consciousness in the early hours of September 11 and had dragged a nurse by her hand, attempting to leave the COVID ward, which he also managed briefly, Dr Sahewala said.

“We have CCTV footage to prove our claims. We will cooperate fully with the police as we have nothing to hide,” he said. Dr Sahewala maintained that the hospital acted as per COVID-19 protocols and the judge had left in good spirits when he boarded the ambulance for Guwahati.

to depose before inquiry commission

Correspondent

SHILLONG, SEP 24: The family members of the former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant leader, Cheristerfield Thangkhiew will depose before the one-man Commission of Inquiry headed by retired Chief Justice of Tripura High Court, Justice T. Vaiphei on Friday.

“We will depose before the Commission of Inquiry on Saturday,” Granary Starfield Thangkhiew,

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE

KOHIMA: NAGALAND NOTICE NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-X SECTION 373 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No 358 of 2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Lochamo Lotha has filed

by Smti Womini Kikon, W/o Lt. Lochamo Lotha, R/o Mewibogei (Agri Forest) Colony Kohima, Nagaland to draw/operate/close/transfer family pension covered by PPO No. PEN/M/S/NL/25155, SBI A/C No. 30171760177, Bazar Branch, Kohima who expired on 27.08.2021.

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.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this 23rd day of Sept. 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima: Nagaland K-1855/21

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Civil Misc. Case No. 11/2021

NOTICE Whereas the petitioner Smti Kasheli Yepthomi, W/o V. Vikugha Yepthomi a resident of H/No. 28, Nuton Bosti, Ao Khel has filed a petition, praying for declaring the petitioner as "Legal Heir and Next of Kin" of Late V. Vikugha Yepthomi.

Notice is hereby issued inviting objection, if any to file before this Court on or before 24th Oct day of 2021, as to why the prayer of the petitioners shall not be granted.

Given under my hand and seal of this Court this 23rd day of Sept. 2021.

DP-4661/21

Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

the younger brother of the former HNLC leader, said.

He, however, refused to divulge details on who among the family members will depose before the commission of Inquiry.

Earlier, the family members of Cheristerfield had claimed that his death in “encounter” was a “coldblooded murder” committed by the police on August 13.

The Commission has given time till September

25 for people to submit their statements.

However, till Friday, no one had come forward to submit their statement in connection with the incident.

On August 18, the State Government had assigned the Meghalaya Human Rights Commission chairperson Justice T. Vaiphei to head the judicial probe into the encounter death of Thangkhiew.

AFFIDAVIT (Rectification/Correction Of Name) Regd. No. 1993 Date 24/09/2021 I, Shri. Joy Kishan Singh, S/o Ram Raj Singh resident of Lower A:G Colony, district Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as under: 1. That I am bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my official name is Joy Kishan Singh, however, in my appointment Order ID Card my name has been entered as Jai Singh.

2. That the above referred name Joy Kishan Singh and Jai Singh refers to the one and the same person i.e myself.

4. That henceforth I herewith rectified that my correct name Joy Kishan Singh will be for all official, correspondences and future references.

5. That the statements made in the above paragraphs are true to the best of my knowledge and no immaterial has been stated or concealed herein.

And I signed this affidavit on this day the 24th Sept. 2021 at Kohima.

K-1851/21 DEPONENT Regd. No. 875/2021

AFFIDAVIT

Date 23/09/21

I, Shri C. Imtimongba Jamir @ Imtimongba @ Among Ao, son of Chuchangtemsu, resident of HOuse No. 503 B, C Khel Village, Grace Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as Imtimongba in my Aadhaar Card bearing Aadhaar No. 6589 5014 2485, whereas, my name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as Among Ao in all my official documents and whereas my name has been inadvertently entered/ recorded as C. Imtimongba Jamir in my daughter's Aadhaar Card bearing Aadhaar Number 5516 7219 5646.

3. That in all my Service Documents my daughter's name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as Rongsensangla, whereas, my daughter's real and correct name is Rongsenlila Jamir and my daughter's Date of Birth has been inadvertently entered/recorded as 04.07.2005, whereas my daughter's correct Date of Birth is 03.07.2005.

4. That I am swearing this affidavit for the purpose of declaring that the names C. Imtimongba Jamir @ Imtimongba @ Among Ao pertains to one and single person only. That henceforth I shall be known as C. Imtimongba Jamir for all purposes and intends and my daughter's name and date of Birth to be rectified and shall be used as Rongsenlila Jamir and 03.07.2005.

5. That I do hereby verify that the above mentioned statements are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing is false.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm before me by the deponent on this 23rd day of Sept. 2021.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-4651/21

Rakesh Tikait urges Indians in US to protest during Modi’s Sep 25 event

Rakesh Tikait speaking to media persons.

GHAZIABAD, SEP 24 (PTI): Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday appealed to Indians living in the US to hold a protest during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s programme in New York on Saturday in support of the 10-month-long farmers’ agitation at Delhi’s borders.

He also urged US President Joe Biden to focus on concerns of the Indian farmers during his meeting with Modi.

Seeking the support of Indians in the US, the

national spokesperson of the BKU claimed that over 750 farmers have lost their lives during the stir against the contentious new farm laws, but the Centre is still not willing to reconsider the legislations.

Modi reached the US on Wednesday on an official three-day visit for meetings with Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris, among others. He is scheduled to address the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on Saturday.

“We appeal to all Indi-

Left parties seek support for Sep 27 ‘Bharat Bandh’

BJP, Nishad Party to fight UP elections together

NEW DELHI, SEP 24 (PTI): The Left parties on Friday appealed to the people to support the ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on September 27 to protest the Centre’s three agri laws.

The SKM is the umbrella body of over 40 farm unions spearheading the farmers’ agitation. In a joint statement, the CPI, CPI(M), All India Forward Bloc, Revolutionary Socialist Party and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) said the “historic” farmers’ struggle demanding the repeal of the agri-laws and a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price is in its 10th month, and urged people to come out in support of their cause. The parties accused the government of being “obdurate” and said the Centre is “refusing to engage with struggling kisans through talks.” “The Left parties while condemning this obstinacy of the Modi government demand that agri-laws be repealed, guaranteed MSP be implemented, the NMP be scrapped and Labour Codes repealed.

LUCKNOW, SEP 24 (PTI): The BJP and the Nishad Party will contest the upcoming assembly polls together in Uttar Pradesh and will work towards forming the next government in the state, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday.

Pradhan, who is BJP’s in-charge of Uttar Pradesh polls, made a formal announcement of the alliance at a press conference here in the presence of Nishad Party, or Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal, chief Sanjay Nishad. “We will have an alliance with the Nishad Party. We (BJP-Nishad Party) will fight the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections together with strength, and today the leaders of both the parties are making a formal announcement about it,” Pradhan said.

“Not just the Nishad Party, we also have an alliance with the Apna Dal and we will work together to form the government in the state,” he added. Replying to a question, Pradhan said the upcoming state elections will be fought under the leadership of Prime

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ans living in the US. India’s prime minister will be there on September 25 in New York for a programme. All Indians in the US should place a ‘farmers’ flag on their vehicles and raise banners of ‘No Farmer No Food’ and register your protest in support of farmers,” Tikait said in a video message.

“It’s been around 10 months since the protest started and we are all sitting here in Delhi. Over 750 of our farmers have died during the movement and the

Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Recently Sanjay Nishad was in the news for his demand that the BJP should project him as a deputy chief minister face in the elections. He claimed that Nishads (fishermen) constitute about 18 percent of total votes and play a deciding role on 160 assembly seats. Nishad, who had been putting conditions for an alliance with the BJP, however, did not answer questions of media persons during the press conference on Friday. Asked about conditions of the alliance, Pradhan said that talks have been held on all issues and it will be made public at an “appropriate time”. The Nishad Party had contested the 2017 assembly elections in alliance with the Peace Party led by Dr Ayub and contested 72 seats. Its candidate Vijay Mishra had won from Gyanpur in Bhadohi district. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the party entered into an alliance with the BJP and Sanjay Nishad’s son Praveen Nishad was nominated from Sant Kabir Nagar wherefrom he won the elections.

Indian government is not ready to hold talks. We have sat through winters, summers and rains in the stir,” he added.

In his appeal to the US president, Tikait tweeted: “Dear @POTUS, we the Indian farmers are protesting against 3 farm laws brought by PM Modi’s govt.

700 farmers have died in the last 11 months protesting.

These black laws should be repealed to save us. Please focus on our concern while meeting PM Modi (sic).”

Hundreds of farmers are encamped on the three border sites of Delhi in Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur since November 2020 under the banner of Samyuka Kisan Morcha (SKM), demanding that the three contentious farm laws be repealed and a legal guarantee provided to them on minimum support price of crops.

Tikait has been leading his BKU at Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border.

The Centre, which has held 11 rounds of formal dialogues with the farmers, has maintained that the new laws are pro-farmer.

Mr 56” is scared of China: Rahul takes jibe at Modi

PM gifts Harris copy of notifications related to her grandfather, chess set

NEW DELHI, SEP 24 (AGENCIES): Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter with a video of news reports of Chinese intrusion in Ladakh. The Congress leader’s tweet came hours before PM Modi is set to attend the first ever in-person Quad summit, hosted by US President Joe Biden.

Meanwhile, Friday’s tweet was not the first time Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Modi and the Centre over Chinese incursion. Ever since the deadly clash at the Galwan Valley in Ladakh last year, the Congress leader has been hitting at the Prime Minister, claiming that the Chinese forces have acquired Indian territories.

“China is expanding its occupation into Indian territory. Mr 56” hasn’t said the word ‘China’ for months.

Maybe he can start by saying the word ‘China’,” Rahul had tweeted earlier this year. “Mark my words, our land in Depsang is gone and DBO is vulnerable. GOI’s cowardice will lead to tragic consequences in the future,” Rahul said in March this year as he referred to India’s highest airstrip Daulet Beg Oldie in Ladakh.

NEW DELHI, SEP 24 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted US Vice President Kamala Harris a copy of old notifications related to her grandfather, who was a senior Indian government officer, in a wooden handicraft frame and a ‘meenakari’ chess set as they held their first in-person meeting, government sources said on Friday.

Prime Minister Modi described India and America as “natural partners” in his meeting with Vice President Harris on Thursday at the White House during which they decided to further cement the Indo-US strategic partnership and discussed global issues of common interest, including threats to democracy and in the Indo-Pacific.

Noting that the prime minister had a “very successful” bilateral meeting with Harris, the sources said he gave very special gifts to the American vice president.

“In a very touching gesture, PM Modi presented Vice President Harris a copy of old notifications related to her grandfather, Shri PV Gopalan, in a

PANAJI, SEP 24 (IANS): Amid the buzz of Trinamool Congress MPs arriving in Goa to scout for political talent and ticket aspirants for the 2022 Assembly polls in the coastal state, a popular Catholic priest, Fr. Eremito Rebello, has recorded a video message for West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee to steer clear of “old dirty guys” from the Goa Congress.

Rebello, a Roman Catholic priest who has led several popular social agitations and civil society movements in the state over the last two decades, also said that roping in “rogues” from the Congress would lead to Trinamool’s doom.

“This is a cry coming out from the depths of the heart of a genuine Goan who bleeds for Goa. We are hearing that old dirty guys from the Congress and other parties are planning to join the Trinamool. Madam Mamta and Mr. (Derek) O’Brien and all didis, girls and boys, please listen to

Fr. Eremito Rebello

what I am saying,” Rebello said in the video uploaded on Facebook.

Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP O’Brien and Prasun Banerjee arrived in Goa on Thursday to meet ticket aspirants, political talent and eminent personalities from Goa to rope them into the West Bengal-based party.

“Your party can be a formidable alternative to the present ruling dispensation. But please do not dirty yourself by accepting in your party those rogue dirty politicians who have ruined the future of Goa. Right now what we are hearing is that many of such rogues are in touch with you. Just

as they have destroyed the future of Congress party and the future of Goa and Goans, so will they destroy Trinamool Congress which has got such fame all over,” Rebello said in his message.

Thir teen Cong ress MLAs in Goa have left the party to join the ruling BJP since 2017.

“I have high regard for you and I firmly believe that you can be a formidable alternative to the ruling dispensation. You have very good capable leaders who can unite all the secular forces and come to power. I beg of you, please keep away from the rogues,” Rebello said. Several Congress leaders have been reached out to by the Trinamool workers as well as members of political strategist Prashant Kishor’s outfit I-PAC over the last few weeks, with the prospects of kicking off the party’s election campaign in Goa.

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gulabi meenakari ship’, Japanese Premier Yoshihide Suga was gifted a sandalwood Buddha statue, the sources said.

The ship gifted to Morrison is also distinctly handcrafted and its brightness reflects Varanasi’s dynamism, they said.

Besides meeting Harris, Prime Minister Modi held bilateral meetings with Suga and Morrison on Thursday.

Modi arrived in Washington on Wednesday on an official visit to the US during which he will hold the first face-to-face meeting with President Joe Biden, attend the maiden in-person Quad summit and address the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Dear Mamata, steer clear of ‘old dirty guys’ from Cong: Goa priest

Govt seals deal with Airbus to buy 56 C-295 military aircraft

NEW DELHI, SEP 24 (PTI): India on Friday inked a nearly Rs 20,000 crore contract with Airbus Defence and Space to procure 56 C-295 transport aircraft to replace the Avro-748 planes of the IAF under a project that entails manufacturing of military aircraft in the country for the first time by a private company.

Under the agreement, Airbus will deliver the first 16 aircraft in ‘fly-away’ condition from its final assembly line in Seville, Spain.

The subsequent 40 aircraft will be manufactured and assembled by Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) in India as part of an industrial partnership between the two companies. The chairman of Tata Trusts, Ratan Tata, congratulated Airbus Defence, Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the De-

wooden handicraft frame.

P V Gopalan was a senior and respected government officer who served in various positions,” a government source said.

Modi also gifted Harris a ‘gulabi meenakari’ chess set, the sources said, adding that the craft of ‘gulabi meenakari’ is closely associated with Varanasi, one of the oldest cities of the world and the prime minister’s Lok Sabha constituency.

Each piece on this particular chess set is remarkably handcrafted, the sources said.

The bright colours reflect the vibrancy of Varanasi, they said.

While Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was gifted a ‘silver

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ike any other people, Nagas want to move ahead.

That means having to leave the bitter past of the 50s to 70s (the period of military operations launched by the Indian security forces) behind. However, leaving the bitter past does not mean that the dark period and the ideological divide should be forgotten but moving ahead means learning to appreciate and understand what lies ahead. As commented earlier in this column, the events of the people’s history was shaped by circumstances. There are accounts of history that say the Naga movement is more than nine decades. Naga consciousness was ignited through the enlightenment by the gospel since 1872. After embracing the gospel, warring tribes also embraced each other as the gospel of peace no longer made them see each other as historical foes. Every Naga in the early years, desired to live free and undisturbed and this won the day over remaining under another nationIndia. Naga labourers who returned from Europe after working as labourers during World War One became aware of nationhood. Later, some of the returnees inspired formation of the Naga Club(NC)in 1918 in Kohima. This played a significant role in firing a sense of Naga nationalism as reflected in its memorandum to the Simon Commission in 1929. Later in April 1945, NC was replaced by the Naga Hills District Tribal Council (NHDTC) established by deputy commissioner C.R. Pawsey and subsequently, NNC came into being when the NHDTC was reorganised in February 1946. T. Aliba Imti was the first democratically elected president of NNC along with other colleagues such as T. Sakhrie as joint secretary in Sanis (present Wokha district) in 1946. Under T. Aliba Imti and Sakhrie, the NNC pursued negotiations with the leaders of the new Indian nation. They were instrumental in having signed the 9-Point Agreement with Sir Akbar Hydari, the governor of Assam. The 9-Point agreement was a landmark achievement but was not ratified by constituent assembly. Under the 9-Point Agreement, Nagas had the option of becoming independent after ten years. After A.Z. Phizo took over mantle of NNC, hostilities broke out after Delhi rejected any deal. The 9-Point Agreement provided an imprint for the subsequent signing of the 16 Point Agreement initiated by the Naga People’s Convention (NPC) under Dr. Imkongliba Ao in 1960.

The NPC had rejected the offer of Autonomous Council under 6th Schedule. There are many persons who became prominent in the context of Naga politics especially since the late 40s. The moderate favoured the Sakhrie doctrine- opting for negotiations for peaceful coexistence with India for progress. Sakhrie believed that Nagas cannot fight India and so it would be more pragmatic if they chose lived in peaceful coexistence and progress. The hardliners vowed that they were even prepared to eat grass to live independently and free. Atrocities by India’s security forces against Nagas only weakened the hand of moderates. However, as Nagas look ahead, it is time to not ignore the importance of according respect and honour to their leaders.

This is a sign of wisdom for positive transformation.

Both moderates and hardliners make history. Take the example of India, where both Mahatma Gandhi(a peaceful moderate) and Subhas Chandra Bose(a hardliner) played their roles from different perspectives. Yet though from different ideologies, both are recognised, respected and revered by India. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the USA said a society that does not know how to respect and honour their heroes, will not endure and does not deserve to exist.

DailyDevotion The “Go” of Preparation

If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

—Matthew 5:23-24

It is easy for us to imagine that we will suddenly come to a point in our lives where we are fully prepared, but preparation is not suddenly accomplished.

In fact, it is a process that must be steadily maintained. It is dangerous to become settled and complacent in our present level of experience. The Christian life requires preparation and more preparation.

The sense of sacrifice in the Christian life is readily appealing to a new Christian. From a human standpoint, the one thing that attracts us to Jesus Christ is our sense of the heroic, and a close examination of us by our Lord’s words suddenly puts this tide of enthusiasm to the test. “…go your way.

First be reconciled to your brother….” The “go” of preparation is to allow the Word of God to examine you closely. Your sense of heroic sacrifice is not good enough. The thing the Holy Spirit will detect in you is your nature that can never work in His service. And no one but God can detect that nature in you. Do you have anything to hide from God? If you do, then let God search you with His light. If there is sin in your life, don’t just admit it— confess it. Are you willing to obey your Lord and Master, whatever the humiliation to your right to yourself may be?

Never disregard a conviction that the Holy Spirit brings to you. If it is important enough for the Spirit of God to bring it to your mind, it is the very thing He is detecting in you. You were looking for some big thing to give up, while God is telling you of some tiny thing that must go. But behind that tiny thing lies the stronghold of obstinacy, and you say, “I will not give up my right to myself”— the very thing that God intends you to give up if you are to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

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Post-mortem

What Modi wants from Biden, in Year Zero of post-Covid era

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his is the second piece o f a t wo - c o l u m n combo-pack, over 48 hours, before the BidenModi summit in Washington DC, in the morning of September 24.

Never before in human civilisation (yes, never before in human history) have the entire people of planet Earth stopped together at the same time, locked themselves in self-isolations, and retreated into their homes and caves - for 500 days! Due to the pandemic, and in this period, mindsets, priorities and many common assumptions have been disrupted or are newly forming.

Added to the once in century pandemic, is the sudden realisation of the dark clouds of climate change that are now causing floods, wildfires, droughts, and hurricanes that are destroying our homes and lives, almost every day now, in some or other corner of planet Earth.

The above two factors, plus the unprecedented upheavals in geo-politics, including America’s withdrawal from its 20-year long war in Afghanistan, have created a heady cocktail.

The world is undergoing a reset, a reboot. This is ‘Year Zero of post-Covid Yug’.

The first column of this two-column pack, of Thursday, was titled “On eve of Biden-Modi summit; a primer on what Biden needs, wants, and will ask from India”.

This is the second column that looks at the opposite, and other half of the equation, i.e., what does India need, want from the US, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi walks into the White House to meet US President Joe Biden?

As the two leaders sit down for discussions, over a glass of lemonade, there

is much, very much, riding on the outcomes of this meeting today. Once the 50-minute or so meeting is over, initial judgements of PM Modi, and the Indian PM’s advisors, as they get into their cars, and go back to the W, or for a cuppa coffee at DuPont Circle, or to whichever base-camp that the Indian side has established - will shape India policy with respect to the United States for at least the next decade.

So, what will Modi say, push, persuade, cajole, agree, play hardball with Biden - to achieve the objectives, and worldview of India, in India’s core strategic interests? While yes, also being mindful and amenable, and in fact inviting, to what the United States brings to the table?

What India wants could be listed as below: 1. The small matter of sanctions: * Purchase of S-400 system from Russia. A minor irritant, but most important of all. This has potential to de-rail, or to cause the double-engine train of USIndia to change its track altogether. Russia is under sanctions by the US. India is buying this large-ticket missile defence system from Russia. Is India going to face secondary sanctions from America because of this deal? There is talk of a waiver, or some workaround. The matter should be resolved with clarity and amicably. * US sanctions on Iran - hurting Indian, and US interests, in heart of Asia.

India is being hobbled by US sanctions on Iran. The US too is losing big time in this policy approach. Iran is slowly being drawn into the Chinese orbit. It has signed a large oil and gas deal with China, among other

inter-linkages which could soon also see the BRI connectivity via Iran, towards Turkey, and Europe. If US sanctions continue on Iran, then India, and the US will lose ability to introduce even an iota of engagement in the heart of Asia, and any access to this entire geography will be lost for the US and India.

The US must consider to reduce, eliminate the sanctions on Iran.

Above two are critical to the core interest of India.

Especially, the above mentioned #1 must be resolved during the Modi-Biden meeting today.

2. Next, now there are two big picture questions that Modi may want to be clarified by the time the meeting finishes: * The first, strangely, is the matter of trust. There is no doubt that America has lost some credibility due to its Afghanistan policy, and the recent ruckus over Aukus is another example. How much can, and should India trust the United States? The civil nuclear deal with the US was the milestone that transformed US-India relations to complete new heights. The deal was for energy sure, but more than that it was a deal that was about atoms for peace and trust between the US and India. Both leaders, Biden and Modi, must make every effort to keep adding to this trust bank. * The second, is fresh vigour for world leadership, world direction, and world peace. How will the US join India, and India join the US, in promoting a new world order that is non-violent, is peaceful, and where individuals, communities, and nations co-exist in some equilibrium, and abide by a mantra and lifestyle of “Live and Let Live”. US and India can together provide real, positive leadership to the

world, and launch a new world spirit in Year Zero of Post-Covid Yug. Promoting peace between and among nations, religions, cultures, ranging from peace in the Korean Peninsula, to the resolution of conflicts in Africa. And, to invite collaboration of a country like Japan - which has a unique history and approach to peace and nonviolence, being the only nation and people ever to have faced a nuclear winter.

3. Next, Modi could, and should explore some secret deal with the US: * Would it not make sense to keep a contingency plan ready? in case Pakistan implodes into strife and chaos, and extremists, extremist groups stand ready to pounce and scramble away with the nuclear stockpiles of Pakistan? Even if having no much expertise, thanks to Google learning, anyone could make dirty bombs that are radioactive. * In case of a next Galwan by China, what and how will be the US response? It will be prudent to have some scenarios modelled out in advance, so that when, if and next military adventurism comes

by China on India’s borders, the advance script between US and India should play out instantly.

The above two, or any other would be secret deals - not disclosed in public domain. Perhaps 30-40 years later, when some archives are de-classified, we may learn that such a deal, or deals were struck in Year Zero of Post Covid Yug, between Modi and Biden.

4. Next, Modi would of course need to address the issue of Afghanistan, and, Pakistan: * How will the US stop the export of physical terrorists, munitions, and

such, from the boundaries of Afghanistan? Does the US have some strategy, say, something like an “Iron Border Ring” around Afghanistan? How and where can India help in any such containment? * Modi should offer to provide inputs to the “revision of Pakistan policy” that America is undertaking right now, so that the revised American foreign policy is pragmatic with real ability to reduce the Pakistan-risk that faces the world. India will like to be invited to provide such inputs before the US policy is finalized.

5. Next, is the matter of climate change: * India is taking major steps on climate change.

How can the US help India to counter the threats of climate change? India needs investments in these areas - what are the investment vehicles that the US is forming, contributing to, and how much of those monies will come to India? * How can India and the United States, together give further momentum and global mobilization to mitigate the oncoming dangers of climate change? The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is one important tool in this journey. How will the US contribute further, and more to the ISA? 6. Role of India in QUAD: * India will like to know what US envisages as India’s role in the QUAD? Modi will want Biden to articulate an effective, strategic role for India in the QUAD. India would have its own views, which Modi would share with Biden, and want to get his concurrence on those. * How will the US push American companies to re-locate out of China - towards India, for example.

Modi will inform Biden of

India’s readiness and focus on infrastructure creation so that resilient supply chains can be set up among the QUAD countries - in areas like electronics and semiconductor chips, pharmaceuticals (special focus on Covid), and green energy, like Hydrogen.

7. Bilateral Trade and Investments: * There are multiple friction areas in bilateral trade between the US and India. Modi would like the US to be more accommodative to some of India’s concerns, so that he can go back with some concrete resolutions to at least some of the issues that are outstanding. * Boosting of US private sector investments in India. India understands that the US government, unlike the Chinese government, does not have direct access and control on capital for investments overseas.

Modi will like to see that Biden plays a proactive role in promoting the US private sector to go to India.

Of course, the two leaders will not end up discussing each of above item in detail.

Their aides would have narrowed down and bubbled up the almost ready talking points, that need a OK from both leaders present, and would have left some 2-3 issues open-ended, on which a Go, or a No-Go decision will be taken by the two leaders in this meeting itself.

Whatever be the Go, or No-Go decisions, there is no doubt that the one “Go” decision that both will agree to, will be to have a glass of lemonade during their discussions. Afterall if life has handed you a lemon, why not make lemonade?

Robinder Sachdev (The writer is the President of The Imagindia Institute. The views expressed are personal)

Academic procrastination Will 60% of traditional stores shut down in 10 years?

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rocrastination is the achievement of a goal, depending on the individavoidance of doing needless is unnecessarily ual and their control over task which needs and voluntarily delaying themselves. However, as to be accomplished; it or postponing, delaying studies suggests many n the next 10 years, e-commerce will online and physical stores to survive.” One is the practice of doing is tending to choose a of the students indicates grow substantially and online players user, Kushagra said, “I do not foresee brick more pleasurable things complex but delayed task that they would like to like Facebook and YouTube will enter and mortar stores going out of fashion anyin place of less pleasur- rather than an easy but reduce their procrastina- the e-commerce space to compete with the time soon. E-commerce is surely convenient, tions when writing assign- giants like Amazon. Globally over 60 percent but shopping is more about the experience able ones or carrying off hurry-up one. less certain task to a later In a 2007 study, it ments/studying for exam of physical stores will close and those that rather than just convenience.”

No doubt, e-commerce will gain weight time. Sometimes procras- was concluded that pro- and completing weekly survive will be experience centres. Most large in India too and many of the pop and mom shopping centres will close.

It was tweeted by tination takes place until crastination is to volun- assignments.

Four factors to stop Harsh Goenka, Chairman, RPG Enterprises, shops may suffer if they do not change the last minute before a tarily delay an intended who enjoys a 1.6 million fan following on with the time. However, those stores would deadline and can take course of action despite procrastinating: definitely survive or rather flourish, who will Confidence: focus on twitter. hold of any aspect of expecting to be worse off keep evolving and adopt new technologies.

Hundreds of twitter users reacted to the life. Cleaning the stove, for the delay. It is argued classifying and simplifyAccording to the Italian consultancy shocking futuristic statement made by one seeing a doctor or dentist, that postponement and ing your task; ask yourself Finaria, global e-commerce retail sales may of the top businessmen of India.

However, submitting a job report irrationality are the two three questions: most of the users were against the idea of reach more than 4 trillion dollars in 2025.

Why am I doing this? or academic assignment key features of procrasclosing down brick and mortar stores, as Physical stores must consider this and aspire What needs to be accom- the traditional stores provide employment to take their business online. If they do not or approaching stressful tination. issues. Procrastination One may prefer to plished? What do I need to millions of people in the country. One opt for online presence, they will lose techcan lead to feelings of avoid negative emotions to do to get there? user, Utsav Verma supported the statement savvy customers, who are looking for a simple, Incentives: find posi- by saying that you can get all the variety and quick and convenient purchase comfortably guilt, depression and self- and delay stressful tasks doubt. and believe that one tive motivational influ- options on Amazon, which you cannot get at from anywhere.

Academic procrasti- wants best under pres- ence to motivate yourself a general store. It’s a pain to go to the market, That day is not far away, when delivery nation occurs when stu- sure which provides an to do. Time management: find parking, and browse through unmanaged drones will be put on the task by the e-comdents repeatedly put off additional incentive to organise yourself and shelves. “Still, there will be things which I merce companies. Still, experts opine that homework, assignment the postponement of task. plan ahead to make use would like to touch, feel and try before buy- offline shops and online retail stores must be connected and should complement each other. until the night before its Some pleasure principles: of precious time and ing,” he opined.

Another user, Mohit Gupta did not agree That will ensure a perfect consumer experience. due. Wanting to start Affordability: too progress.

Impulsivity: feeling and said, “Technological development is an Having all sorts of payment options will also studying, work hard while many options; knowing telling yourself that you that there is ‘less risk’ in insecure or indecisive ongoing process. Traditional stores will evolve be a decisive factor in buying. Virtual stores, will start sometime in the delaying for accomplish- hence making impulsive as the years pass. Nothing goes dead as new mobile or m-commerce, chatbots and artificial decisions. This can be technologies come in to help. Logistics and intelligence (AI) will also play a significant near future. ing the goal.

A majority of peoGenetics: studies coped with if you conduct time for delivery will always ensure the pres- role in the future shopping trends. The desire ple are in need for help have shown that procras- a chain analysis which ence of physical stores. Small and day to day for instant access and fast turnaround, 24/7 availability, will be the norm in coming years, concerning procrastina- tination is heritable and a allows you to identify purchases will remain physical.” driven in particular by millennials (born during Arunava Sanyal also had similar feelthe impulsive behaviour, tion. It is the majority product of evolution.

1980–95) and also by Gen Z consumers (born ings.

He replied, “With the arrival of online evaluate your thoughts of students’ especially Thinking is hard: during 1996–2010). The later generation is editions, we all expected the books and in college that engage in part of the brain respon- and feelings, and consider more digitally active, hence they would prefer newspapers to vanish, which did not happen. procrastination and most sible for rationality and the consequences. an online ecosystem for shopping.

Many people enjoy ‘touch and feel’ part of Procrastination is of them consider being decision making uses a lot shopping, which will endure. I expect both Narvijay Yadav procrastinators. of energy. The past that prevalent in all our lives Procrastination is just wasnts to have a good and in all aspects of funcshown to be greater task time requires less energy. tions. It is not an easy that are perceived as unWe live in a fast thing to be dealt with, but pleasant for which stu- paced world: procrasti- not realising its relevance dents believe they lack the nation can be a way of in our lives and the setskill for completing and rebelling against the sys- back it creates will leave accomplishing the task. tem and claiming control. individuals in defeat. ProIt is proposed that there Internet everywhere: crastination existed, exare three criteria for be- most of the time spent on ists and will exist through Sir, haviour to be classified as the internet is spent pro- our existence.

It is very sad when people do not know the legal rights they have. The Supreme academic procrastination. crastinating, losing time Mr Ayimnüken Court has in the past made known that the government authority should be held accountThey are counterproduc- for productivity scrolling BA 1st semester (Hon) tive, needless and delay- through social networks. Department of English able for deaths due to potholes and the state govt should also compensate the victims.

Hope people are aware of their legal rights to fight corruption and incompetency. ing. Counterproductive Procrastination can Modern College, Mary Yanthan, Dimapur. is tending to hinder the also be a positive aptitude Kohima.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): Various organisations including Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC), Zeliangrong Civil Society Organisations, Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) and Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) have expressed shocked and condemned the killing of former president of Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) Athuan Abonmai, who was reportedly abducted and killed on September 22.

Abonmai was killed shortly after he was whisked away from Tamenglong district headquarters where a government function, attended

by Manipur chief minister Biren Singh, was held amid tightened security on September 22.

WC, NNPGs: Working Committee of NNPGs described as “most barbaric” the abduction and cold-blooded murder of late Athuan Abonmai, and said the killing has “come as a rude shock to all peaceloving communities of the NE.” In a statement, WC, NNPGs convener N Kitovi Zhimomi and co-conveners said that the presence of Manipur chief minister Bi-

Injured during firing at Rohini court being taken inside an ambulance, in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

mar, who was present in the courtroom for his client’s bail matters, said there were 15-17 people in the court of judge Gagandeep Singh when the incident happened.

“As Gogi entered the courtroom, two persons, who were dressed as law-

yers, whipped out their pistols and suddenly opened fire upon him. After hearing gunshots, people started running to save their lives inside the courtroom and the judge also went back to his office just behind the courtroom,” Tomar told PTI. He claimed the as-

sailants pumped around 10 bullets into Gogi. “For the first 15 minutes, I could not figure out what was happening there.”

Advocate Manoj Kumar Nigam, who was also there, said a woman lawyer also received a bullet injury on her leg. A senior police officer said that Gogi was also accompanied by members of the counterintelligence unit of the Delhi Police’s Special Cell.

“When Gogi entered the courtroom, the two assailants in lawyers’ uniform took out their pistols and opened fire on Gogi. Immediately, the personnel from the counterintelligence team which was accompanying Gogi retaliated and the two assailants died on the spot,” he said. Joint commissioner

of police (northern range) has been asked to enquire into the incident and submit a report.

Some lawyers claimed this is not the first such shootout incident at the Rohini court.

“I was stepping out of the court when the incident happened. I heard firing and later more rounds were fired...this (incident of firing) has happened for the fourth or fifth time at Rohini. So, the situation has not improved so far,” said advocate Rajiv Agnihotri.

Jitender Maan alias Gogi, who carried a reward of Rs 6.5 lakh on his head, was arrested along with his three accomplices from Gurgaon by a team of Special Cell in March last year, according to police.

MAHARAJGANJ (UP), SEP 24 (PTI): Lavishing praises on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said no one can cast doubts on his honesty and that mere mention of his name gives criminals the shivers.

Describing Adityanath as a personality who can play multiple roles, Singh said he is working for strengthening both ‘sanatan dharma’ and the state.

Underlining that there should be proper law and order to ensure development, Singh said, “Criminals start shivering on hearing Yogi’s name and their hearts start beating

fast.”

“No one can doubt Adityanath’s honesty, even if they are sleeping,” he said.

At a press conference in Delhi when asked if the BJP has decided that Adityanath will be its face for the UP assembly polls, party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi shot back if there is any doubt about it.

“Do you have any doubt about this? This is very much visible,” he said.

Uttar Pradesh goes to assembly polls early next year. Singh, a senior BJP leader, unveiled a statue of Adityanath’s religious guru Avaidyanath here. He said Adityanath is walking on the path shown to him

Orgns condemn killing of former ZB (AMN) president Abonmai

ren Singh and hundreds of security forces in the vicinity “failed to prevent a broad daylight abduction and subsequent murder, shows how outspoken community leaders are becoming easy prey to criminal organisations.”

WC said Naga people want to know whether Manipur state forces were “hand in glove armed organisations”. It said that until the perpetrators were caught and persecuted, Biren Singh would have “blood on his hands.” WC also said that “groups and organisations committing terrorist acts to stifle rights of individuals and communities must be challenged effectively and collectively.”

Describing late Athuan Abonmei as “a lion hearted societal watchdog”, WC said he spoke his mind freely “without fear or favour in the face of dire threats, even as his peers crumbled and knelt before gun and money power.”

According to WC, Abonmei purportedly said “The Zeliangrong people shall master in their own land”. It said that he stood firm against “elements” keeping the interest of Zealiangrong and Naga people above all else, “fully aware of the absolute politi-

cal and economic bondage of his land and people.”

Further, WC said late Abonmei faced much heat for his “damning critique on crimelords and corrupt social order and never evaporated like “many feeble community leaders.”

WC also said he was “a ruthless critic against ruthless groups” that were “bent on keeping communities under tight leash with threats, false narrative and impractical nationalism.”

Stating that it had positive interactions with late Abonmai in the past, WC said it deeply cherished the “heart warming mutual respect”.

WC said Nagas, Meiteis, Kukis and other communities must learn to co-exist and progress as equal partners in the neighbourhood as they have lived together for centuries and would continue to do so. “Mutual respect and recognition for each other’s history is important,” WC said.

M e a n w h i l e, W C , NNPGs conveyed condolences to the family of late Athuan Abonmai and prayed that Almighty God’s grace be with the family.

It also prayed that the departed leader rest in eternal peace.

NMA: Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) expressed shocked and condemned the abduction and killing of former president of ZB (AMN) and Zeliangrong leader, Athuan Abonmai by armed gunmen at Tamenglong area.

In a press note, NMA president Abei-ü Mer u and secretary Lochumbeni Humtsoe said that killings cannot be justified under any circumstances and urged “all armed brothers to abstain from shedding blood again and give the process of dialogue and building peace amongst ourselves a better chance.”

NMA also urged all leaders in this fragile political situation, both civil society and armed groups “to remember our solidarity as a people and a struggling nation”.

It further sought for justice against the perpetrators from authorities concerned. NMA conveyed condolences to the wife, children and family for the tragic loss and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

NTC: In a statement, Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) president Toniho Yepthomi and general secretary Nribemo Ngullie

said they were shocked at the gruesome assassination of Abonmai, who was a social worker and public leader too.

They said the killing had not only sent shock waves across the States, but disturbed the minds of peace-loving Nagas who are yearning for peace and have lived in relatively peaceful atmosphere in the past few years.

According to them, the abduction and subsequent murder of “own people” in cold blood was a grim reminder of how many precious lives of Nagas were extirpated during fratricidal clashes between various factions some years ago, which they insisted should not be allowed to occur yet again.

As precious lives could only be given by God, the duo mentioned that taking the law in one’s own hand and taking another person’s life without any reservation, whatever may be the reason, was against humanity and God’s given law. Therefore, they said NTCcondemned the “dastardly act of triggerhappy armed assailant (s) who are totally bereft of the sense of value for human life”. They urged the Manipur government on behalf of NTCto ensure that no

stone was left unturned in unearthing the culprits and book them as per law of the land without delay.

They also conveyed the council’s deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that Almighty God grant them courage to bear the loss of their dear one.

ZCOs: Zeliangrong Civil Organisations (ZCOs) consisting of ZB (AMN), ZB State units, All Zeliangrong Students’ Union and Zeliangrong Youth Front strongly condemned the abduction, torture and subsequent gruesome killing of Abonmai.

The Dimki session of ZB (AMN) at Asalu village on Thursday expressed anguish on the cold-blooded murder of its former leader without any cognisable reason. Pointing out that the incident happened right in front of security personnel and in the presence of Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, the ZCOs termed this as “highest degree of mockery”, stating that the government’s complacency was highly questionable, considering the location and time of the incident.

ZCOs said that the murder and loss of a shrewd leader and the humiliation

meted out to Zeliangrong community was hard to bear. They stressed that any difference in opinion, interest or ideology could be solved with democratic spirit. Suspecting the involvement of underground groups in the incident, they asked them to identify the culprits and take befitting action against them in order to stop confusion.

WSH: Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) has expressed “utter disgust” at the killing of Athuan Abonmai and affirmed that it had “never, and will never, condone killings”, which it said was an anti-thesis to the very basic ethos of Christian faith.

In a press release, WSH president Shikaho Zhimomi said that killing of Abonmai was “all the more disgustful because he was first taken,

by his religious guru.

Singh also hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his strong leadership and said after consulting him, he has given instructions to armed forces personnel not to initiate any attack but to give befitting reply to any instigation from other countries.

Singh also recalled his student days at Gorakhpur University and said he had long association with Gorakhnath peeth head Avaidyanath.

Speaking at the event, CM Adityanath hailed Singh and said that working along with Prime Minister Modi, he has strengthened the security of the country.

and then killed.”

Questioning what kind of conscience could commit such an act, WSH asked “if this is not a wake-up call for Nagas, then what is?”

The hoho said that kidnappings, assassinations and killings killed the greater Naga aspirations in the past, and “we still haven’t learned from our past.”

WSH said this was the moment for all the Naga people to stand up against such gross injustice and atrocities, “which must not be tolerated in this day and age.”

WSH also extended its heartfelt sympathy and prayer to the immediate and extended family of late Abonmai. WSH reassured the Baudi that it stood with the Zeliangrong community in its fight for social justice.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 24 (PTI): Jailed gangster Jitendra Gogi was shot dead Friday inside a packed Rohini courtroom here by two assailants dressed as lawyers who were also killed in a police counter-fire, officials said.

In video footage of the shootout involving the two attackers, who were from the rival gang, gunshots could be heard and policemen and lawyers seen in a scramble.

Witnesses said a woman lawyer has also received a bullet injury in her leg.

Police said the incident happened around 1.15 pm when Gogi was brought to the courtroom number 207 for a hearing, and the two gangsters posing as lawyers opened fire at him.

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partnership scheme whereby industry units which revamp their properties can be given exemption from rent revision for 10 years,” Goyal said after visiting the setup on Thursday.

He called upon the exporters to collectively decide about making the Common Services Centre operational and revamp Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone with over 400 units into a swank and new state-of-the-art hub for serving international customers.

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MUMBAI, SEP 24 (IANS): With an export potential of $30 billion, the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) needs a complete overhaul to make it a world-class facility, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal said here on Thursday.

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(From p-1) Village council clarifies: Molungkimong Village Council (MVC) while condemning the barbaric incident also sought to clarify on the issue of citizenship of the accused-- Aowati.

In a press note, MVC chairman Y. Imsu Tzudir and secretary T. Chuba Tzudir claimed that the mother of the accused, who was mentally ill, had left Molungkimong in 1975 before Aowati was born. Besides not knowing the identity of the father, MVC said that Aowati had also not sought the citizenship of Molungkimong.

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from the Ministry. He urged the DoNER minister to revive the Swadesh Darshan scheme in tourism sector as the scheme was beneficial for many districts in Nagaland, and many districts were yet to avail schemes.

He also urged DoNER Minister to revive the Tagore scheme as such scheme would be beneficial for Nagaland to promote and preserve our culture and traditions.

Joint Development Commissioner, Planning & Coordination, Augustine M Yanthan gave a power point presentation on the review of schemes and support required from Ministry of DoNER. Joint Secretary, DoNER, Anuradha Sharma said also poke at the meeting, which was chaired by state chief secretary, J Alam, who also delivered the welcome address. Vote of thanks was proposed by commissioner & secretary, planning & coordination, Imokaba Jamir.

Advisor KT Sukhalu, AHoDs and HoDs of all implementing departments, and a host of senior government officials also attended the review meeting. During the interaction session, various implementing departments highlighted the achievements on their ongoing projects and also highlighted their grievances and seek support for implementing various projects.

Mkg police nab 1 on murder charge

(From p-1) FHTC target for the year 2021-22 was 206363, of which only 29700 (14.39%) have been covered as on September 23, 2021.

On the status of tap connections in schools, he said out of 2,271 targeted schools, 2,220 connections have been provided (97.75%). At Anganwadi centres, the target was 3,980, however only 1,474 connections have been provided and the rest would be completed by December 2021.

On status of tap connections to ashrams and other public institutions, Longkumer said out of 1,298 gram panchayats/village council halls in the state, 229 connections have been made while 1069 would be completed by February 2022.

Further, he said that out of 760 health centres, connections to 676 including 34 Community Health Centres would be made by November while 143 Primary Health Centre would be covered by December 2021 and 499 would get the tap connections by February 2022. Earlier, the programme was chaired by S&WSSO chief engineer T Sangtam. This was followed by a technical session.

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(From p-1) At the meeting, Reddy said that DoNER ministry was a coordinating agency and its purpose of to coordinate all the schemes/projects of the Centre and carry out its proper implementation in the NER. Reddy assured that he would hold review meetings with all the ministries and discuss the schemes, projects with the ministers, senior government officials of the government of India, department wise.

Reddy also assured that he would review with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who he said was very keen on developing the NE region. Reddy, however, said that the state government needed to pay more attention to proper implementation of schemes, as this would pave the way for more projects to come up in the near future. He assured that more priority would be accorded to Nagaland for more schemes/projects.

Addressing the meeting, minister Neiba Kronu said that DoNER minister visiting Nagaland shows renewed focus on North East Region (NER).

Kronu stated that many SPA projects in Nagaland were pending as Central funding had stopped. He said that those projects needed special attention and intervention

NEW DELHI, SEP 24 (IANS): The travel and tourism industry has urged the government to restore the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) benefit to 7 per cent, as was paid earlier, to support the sector that is one of the worst-hit by the pandemic. In a representation to the Commerce Ministry, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has said that while the decision to release SEIS scrips for FY20 for tour operators is a welcome move, it is disappointing that the benefit has been reduced from 7 to 5 per cent. “Last one and a half years has been one of the worst phases for the tour operators and in light of the debilitating hardship endured, it is urged that the government restores SEIS benefit to 7 percent as was paid a year before,” IATO President Rajiv Mehra said.

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somewhere in the range of Rs 1.11 lakh crore and Rs 1.12 lakh crore. Probably it can safely be said it will be somewhere in the range of Rs 1.15 lakh crore per month, she disclosed.

These are not small indicators, these are not some sporadic indicators.

They clearly show that the economy is on a sustained path of revival, she said.

To a question on the stock market, she said the market has its own understanding of what it deals with the companies.

The finance minister said there is transparency

(From p-1) On development works at Kohima Orphanage Home, he said NEC had sanctioned and approved a project in 2017-18 and had released the first instalment towards the project. Rio said the state government had also released its share to ensure smooth implementation of the project.

As per the reports, he said 30 percent of the project was completed, however, in May 2020, he said NEC declared the project closed on “as is where is” and asked the State Government to refund the fund with accrued interest. Rio said the matter seemed to have been handled in a very insensitive manner with little regard for the welfare of the unfortunate orphans and underprivileged children. Rio, therefore, urged Reddy to restore the project so it could be completed at the earliest.

On solar power plants, Rio said NEC had approved the project for setting up of 855 kw off-grid solar power plants in 55 government office buildings for gap funding at an estimated cost of Rs. 661.39 lakh with 90:10 funding pattern. He said that the 1st and 2nd installments of NEC’s share amounting Rs. 400 lakh was released during 2017-18 and the corresponding State share amounting Rs. 44.44 lakh was also released during that year.

Rio said total fund released for the gap funding of the project comes to Rs. 444.44 lakh.

Stating that the project was completed in all respect, Rio, however, said that the final installment of NEC’s share amounting Rs. 192.25 lakh was still pending for release, which he said was a committed liability. Rio has, therefore, requested Reddy to look into the case favorably and consider for release of the final installment.

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in the listing process of companies and related regulations.

She said today retail and small investors are taking keen interest in the stock market and investing in it. Earlier, retail investors were participating through mutual funds”.

Now they are going through mutual funds and also go directly and participate (invest in stock market) through demat accounts.

Therefore, today interest in the stock market is growing and more investment is taking place and more retail investments are taking place and all it is happening in a transparent manner, she said. As a result, confidence in the Indian stock market is growing, she stated.

Sitharaman was here to take part in party events in Panchkula in Haryana.

Haryana BJP chief OP Dhankar and former union minister Rattan Lal Kataria were also present at the press conference.

DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) department has informed that the recent mortalities of buffaloes from unspecified disease at Kangjan village under Meluri sub-division, Phek district, was due to Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS), a contagious bacterial disease.

After conducting laboratory test to specify the etiology of the disease from ELISA laboratory, Kohima, the department said it was confirmed from the isolate that the etiology of the disease was a Gram negative, Coccobacilli, Bipolar organism called Pasteurellamultocida. “Hence, the disease is confirmed to be Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS),” the department informed. The department has, therefore, requested the livestock owners to be vigilant and coordinate with the district office in the event of mortalities.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 24 (PTI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Indian economy is on a sustained path of revival and cited rise in GST collections and direct taxes to support her assertion.

She further said that the confidence in the Indian stock market is growing as retail and small investors are keenly investing money in the share market.

She was addressing the media here.

“I can see very clearly signs of revival and good signs of revival. Otherwise my revenue collection would not be where it is, both the GST and direct taxation, said Sitharaman while replying to a question on whether the economy has returned to its pre-covid level.

She said the half-yearly target has already been achieved in direct taxes.

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working to address the post-ethnic Modi, Japan’s Suga for free, open Indo-Pacific SLwar issues: Peiris tells Jaishankar

OPPOSE ‘ECONOMIC COERCION, UNILATERAL ATTEMPTS’ TO CHANGE STATUS QUO

COLOMBO/NEW YORK, SEP 24 (PTI): Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G L Peiris has told his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar that his country is working to address the post-ethnic war issues, including releasing LTTE prisoners and revisiting a controversial anti-terror law.

The two leaders met on Thursday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.

During the meeting with Peiris in New York, Jaishankar indicated the need for a fair and just resolution of residual issues in the aftermath of the ethnic issues is in the interest of both countries, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

However, the Indian Foreign Minister indicated that Indo-Lankan relations should not be limited to a single issue, it said.

Minister Peiris conveyed to the Indian Foreign Minister about the pragmatic and tangible action taken by the Sri Lankan

the status quo by force in the East and South China Seas,” the MOFA said.

Suga reiterated the importance of the partnership with India, which shares the basic values with Japan, and especially the role of Modi, who has long advocated the importance of rule-based order and the rule of law to realise a “free and open Indo-Pacific’’, it said.

India, the US and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific

in the backdrop of China’s rising military manoeuvring in the region. China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all claim parts of it.

Beijing has built artificial islands and military installations in the South China Sea. China also has a territorial dispute with Japan in the East China Sea. Fo r e i g n S e c r e t a r y Harsh Vardhan Shringla, briefing the media on the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and his Japanese counterpart Suga, said that it was their first inperson meeting.

“The issue of China as a very major global player did come up and… this is one of the many issues that were discussed,” he said when asked whether reference to China’s conduct over the last couple of years came in during the meeting.

According to the MOFA statement, Suga expressed hope that the Varanasi International Co-

operation and Convention Centre, which was built with Japan’s grant aid which both the Prime Ministers celebrated together in July upon the completion, would be utilised as a “proof of friendship between Japan and India”, the MOFA statement said.

Modi expressed his gratitude for Suga’s significant contribution to the Japan-India relations and stated that India’s relations with Japan are very important not only for both countries but also for the stability and prosperity of the region and the world, it said, adding that he also congratulated the success of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The two leaders concurred that they would continue to cooperate in tackling COVID-19, as well as in the security field including holding the next round of Japan-India Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting (“2 + 2”) at an early date, the MOFA statement said.

Ghana prez slams European countries not recognising India-made Covishield

Portugal advances to ‘state of alert’ to end Covid curbs

Clashes between Yemen’s rebels, government forces kill 35

sembly on Wednesday.

“What is intriguing is the fact that this vaccine was donated to African countries through the COVAX facility.

The use of vaccines as a tool for immigration control will be a truly retrogressive step,” he said.

Ghana had received a total of 6.52 lakh doses of Made-in-India COVID-19 vaccines, including six lakh through COVAX and 50,000 doses through a grant.

Akufo-Addo said that the Africa Union is working with the World Health Organization, World Trade Organization and other global partners to expand its vaccine manufacturing and deployment. Ghana has so far received five million doses, which have been administered to frontline health workers and those classified as being most at risk, he said.

LISBON, SEP 24 (IANS): Portugal announced that October 1 it will advance to the “state of alert”, which is the third and final phase of the lockdown decreed in the country to control the pandemic. Several reopening measures, such as the removal of restrictions on customer numbers in restaurants, shops and cultural shows, have been announced as the country is expected to inoculate 85% of the population by next week, reports Xinhua news agency.

Evening entertainment venues such as bars and clubs could reopen since then and the mandatory use of masks will only be required for public transport, large agglomerations, nursing homes, hospitals and concert halls. Customers of restaurants and hotels will no longer have to present a vaccination certificate or negative test of Covid-19, according to the government.

A Saudi-led coalition entered the war in March 2015, backed by the United States, to try restore the government to power.

Despite a relentless air campaign and ground fighting, the war has deteriorated largely into a stalemate and spawned the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

In Shabwa, government forces regained control of some of the areas that Houthis had captured earlier this week, the officials said.

The officials and the elders spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to brief the media. The rebel offensive on Shabwa is believed to be aimed at disrupting a key line of communication through which pro-government reinforcements are sent to the central province of Marib, where fighting has been raging for several months.

WA S H I N G TO N, S E P 24 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga have reaffirmed the importance of maritime security towards the realisation of a “free and open” Indo-Pacific as they shared strong opposition to the “economic coercion and unilateral attempts” to change the status quo by force in the East and South China Seas, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.

During their meeting here on Thursday, the two Prime Ministers reviewed the multi-faceted bilateral relationship and exchanged views on recent global developments, including in Afghanistan.

They agreed to enhance bilateral security and defence cooperation, including in the area of defence equipment and technologies, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

According to a statement issued by Japan’s Min-

UNITED NATIONS, SEP 24 (PTI): Ghana has termed as “unfortunate” the development in “some countries in Europe” of not recognising the Covishield vaccine manufactured in India for travellers, saying the use of vaccines as a tool for immigration control will be a “truly retrogressive step.”

On Wednesday, the UK government added Covishield, the India-manufactured Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, to an updated international travel advisory.

Indian travellers vaccinated with two doses of Covishield will still have to undergo 10 days of quarantine in the UK even as the vaccine has been approved under the revised British guidelines for travel, according to UK officials.

They said the main issue is vaccine certification

PM Narendra Modi with PM of Japan Yoshihide Suga during a Bilateral Meeting, in Washington DC. (PTI)

istry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the two leaders shared the view on the importance of maritime security towards the realisation of a “free and open IndoPacific” and reaffirmed to work closely with each other and also with the US and Australia in order to strengthen the connectivity in the region as well as to form an international order based on the rule of law.

“The two leaders shared strong opposition to the economic coercion and unilateral attempts to change

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and not the Covishield vaccine and that both India and the UK are holding talks to mutually resolve the matter.

“One unfortunate development appears to be the recent measures on entry into some countries in Europe, which suggest that Covishield, the OxfordAstraZeneca vaccine manufactured in India, is not recognised by these countries,” President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said in his address to the General Debate of the 76th session of UN General As-

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SANAA, SEP 24 (AP): Flighting flared up this week between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and pro-government forces in the country’s southern province of Shabwa, killing 35 from both sides, tribal leaders and security officials have said.

Clashes are now in their third day in several districts of the largely government-controlled province, including Bayhan and Us-

Afghan wants friendly ties with intl community: Acting FM wants to have friendly relations with the international community and co-exist with all the nations including the neighbouring states. This is our message,” Xinhua news agency quoted Muttaqi as saying while addressing a ceremony in Kabul on Thursday.

Muttaqi also said that

Afghanistan will not be used against any country and the new administration will not allow anyone to use Afghan soil against anyone.

“A peaceful and stable Afghanistan is for the benefit of the neighbouring states, the region and the world at large,” he said.

He however, noted that

North Korea rejects South’s calls for end-of-war declaration

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SEOUL, SEP 24 (AP): North Korea rebuffed South Korea’s push for a declaration to end the 1950-53 Korean War as a way to restore peace, saying Friday such a step could be used as a “smokescreen covering up the US hostile policy” against the North.

In a speech at the UN General Assembly earlier this week, South Korean President Moon Jae-in reiterated his calls for the end-of-the-war declaration that he said could help achieve denuclearisation and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula. North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Ri Thae Song dismissed Moon’s call as premature so long as US policies were unchanged.

“It should be clearly un-

derstood that the declaration of the termination of the war is of no help at all to stabilising the situation of the Korean Peninsula at the moment but can rather be misused as a smokescreen covering up the US hostile policy,” Ri said.

He said American weapons and troops deployed in South Korea and its vicinity and regular US military drills in the region “all point to the US hostile policy toward (North Korea) getting vicious day by day.”

North Korea has also long described US-led economic sanctions as proof of US hostility against the North.

The Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty, leaving the peninsula in a technical state of war. North Korea has steadily wanted to sign a peace treaty with the United States to formally end the war and for subsequent improved relations, sanctions relief and the reduction or withdrawal of the 28,500 US troops deployed in South Korea.

exerting pressure on Afghanistan will not benefit anyone.

After taking over Kabul on August 15, the Taliban announced a caretaker government on September 7.

Muttaqi also called on Afghans to unite and rebuild the country including its economy with goodwill, brotherhood and unity.

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We convey our special thanks to: 1. Mr T.Pilise Yingpithongru, S/o Tokimong the owner of the Vehicle.

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B.P.O: LONGMATRA, DISTRICT: KIPHIRE 798611, NAGALAND With profound joy and gratitude to our Almighty God, the Tütheze Village Students' Union (TVSU) extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri Z.TSANGKHUCHU SANGTAM on his promotion from C.D.P.O to the post of Assistant Director, Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland.

The TVSU sincerely wishes and pray for you that God will bestow good health and perspicacity to lead the esteemed Department and for the upliftment of our society.

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KABUL, SEP 24 (IANS): Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of the newly-formed Taliban government in Afghanistan, said that the country wants to have friendly relations with the international community, including the neighbouring and regional nations.

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aylan, said the officials and the elders Thursday. Dozens have been wounded on both sides, they said.

Yemen has been convulsed by civil war since 2014 when the Iran-backed Houthis captured the capital, Sanaa, and much of the north of the country, forcing the internationally recognised government to flee to the south, then to Saudi Arabia.

G L Peiris and S Jaishankar meet on Thursday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.

government to resolve residual matters after the end of the conflict in May 2009, it said.

He said that the Foreign Ministry, Defence Ministry and Justice Ministry were working collaboratively to address key issues, such as revisiting the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), releasing of LTTE prisoners, and empowering independent institutions such as the Office of Missing Persons, Office for Reparations, Office of National Unity and Reconciliation, the Hu-

man Rights Commission of Sri Lanka and the SDG Council.

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) waged a war with the Sri Lankan government to carve out a separate Tamil homeland with the conflict ending in 2009 when the government forces killed its chief Velupillai Prabhakaran. Tamil and human rights groups have pointed to the draconian nature of the PTA which was enacted in 1979 during the early days of the LTTE militancy.

Israel bans unvaccinated teachers TEL AVIV, SEP 24 (IANS): Teachers across Israel who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be banned from entering schools unless they present a negative test result, Ministry of Education said.

Under the decision, teachers who do not present the Green Pass, which is a proof of vaccination or recovery from the disease, are required to present a RAT performed up to 84 hours earlier, reports Xinhua news agency. The ban is part of the Israeli government’s efforts to reduce the high Covid-19 morbidity in the country, and particularly in the unclosed education sector amid the rapid spread of the virus.

Under the instructions of the Ministry, the teachers of schools and kindergartens who do not meet these conditions will not be paid for the days of absence, nor will they be allowed to teach remotely through Zoom.

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Bad Bunny wins big at 2021 Mickey Guyton to receive ‘Breakout Billboard Latin Music Awards Artist’ award at CMT Artists of the Year

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ad Bunny continued his extraordinarily good year by scoring 10 wins at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday night (Sept. 23), including the all-important artist of the year award.

Bunny, who a 22-time finalist, also won songwriter of the year; Hot Latin Songs artist of the year, male; Latin Rhythm artist of the year, solo; and Top Latin Albums Artist of the year, male. His hit song “Dákiti” alongside Jhay Cortez, won Hot Latin Song of the year; Hot Latin Song of the year, vocal event; and streaming song of

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Alter Ego. In the rapidly growing realm of regional Mexican music, stalwarts Band MS de Sergio Lizárraga won Hot Latin Songs artist of the year, duo or group and Regional Mexican artist, duo or group. In turn, newcomers Eslabón Armado won Top Latin Album artist of the year, duo or group, and Regional Mexican album of the year for Tu Veneno Mortal.

In a year that was full of new music, the versatile Myke Towers, who does both rap and reggaetón, won the new artist of the year award, buoyed by a string of successful hits and albums. And Tainy once again took home the producer of the year award.

The evening was punctuated by a slew of special moments. Daddy Yankee received the Billboard Hall of Fame award, becoming the first urban artist to receive the honor and underscoring nearly two decades of steady hitmaking. In turn, Yankee performed the television premiere of his new single, “Métele al Perreo.”

Rock legends Maná received the new Billboard Icon award, and premiered their new single, “Reloj Cucú,” alongside newcomer Mabel.

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A S A’s I n S i g h t lander has enabled scientists to measure the biggest quakes everwitnessed on Mars.

On September 18, NASA’s InSight lander celebrated its 1,000th Martian day, or sol, by measuring one of the biggest, longestlasting marsquakes the mission has ever detected.

The temblor is estimated to be of 4.2-magnitude and shook for nearly an hourand-a-half, NASA said in a statement.

This is the third major quake InSight has detected in a month: On August 25, the mission’s seismometer detected two quakes of magnitudes 4.2 and 4.1.

The previous record holder, which InSight mea-

to study seismic waves to learn more about Mars’ interior.

While the teams are studying the September 18 quake, scientists have made some analysis of the August 25 quakes. According to them, the 4.2 magnitude event occurred about 8,500 kilometres from InSight. sured in 2019, clocked in at details about the planet’s It’s the most distant quake magnitude 3.7 -- about five deep interior for the first the lander has detected so times less powerful than a time. The mission aims far, NASA said. (IANS) 4.2-magnitude quake.

Before NASA’s InHIYAM Sight spacecraft touched down on Mars in 2018, OKING: ZUNHEBOTO the rovers and orbiters Opp. DC. Office, Project Colony : Zunheboto studying the Red Planet concentrated on its surface.

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inger-songwriter Mickey Guyton will receive a special ‘Breakout Artist of the Year’ award as part of the CMT Artists of the Year to be telecast live on October 13, reports Variety.com.

The only times the network has given out the plaudit previously is when the title was bestowed on Chris Stapleton in 2015, Kelsea Ballerini in 2016 and Ashley McBryde two years ago, all seals of early-in-the-game approval that have aged well.

Guyton’s her full-length debut album ‘Remember Her Name’ isn’t coming out till this Friday, Guyton has been issuing singles and EPs to considerable acclaim and media attention for more than six years - as the network well knows, having premiered her first music video ‘Better Than You Left Me’ in January 2015.

One of Guyton’s champions at the network is Leslie Fram, senior VP of music and talent, who was instrumental in naming the singer to CMT’s Next Women of Country class of 2014, before her first majorlabel single came out. When Fram was honoured by the Innovation in Music Awards in 2017, she turned over her acceptance speech time to bringing Guyton on stage to expose her to the assembled - at which time Guyton sang Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’, in honour of Fram’s alternativerock radio roots.

“After relentlessly chasing her dreams in country music for years, her perseverance, tenacity and spirit have culminated in this spectacular moment of recognition where she’s finally receiving the credit she deserves,” said Fram.

Guyton recently became the first black female solo artist in history to pick up a country Grammy nomination, for her single ‘Black Like Me’, which she sang on the Grammy telecast earlier this year. She’s currently up for new artiste of the year at the CMA Awards, coming in November.

At CMT, Guyton was a major player on this summer’s CMT Video Music Awards, performing twice and presenting Linda Martell, a pioneer black female country artist, with a lifetime achievement award. She also co-hosted the most recent Academy of Country Music Awards with Keith Urban.

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The Sumi Totimi Hoho extend our heartfelt gratitude and honour to Mrs. K. Kalito. Chishi on being conferred as Doctor of Philosophy (Pol.Sc) on her thesis “Women Empowerment : A Case Study of Sumi Women in Nagaland” from Nagaland University, Headquarter:Lumami.

We acknowledge her accomplishment for enthusiastic inspiration to Naga women, especially to Sulimi and further wishes her a brighter future ahead.

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TS and Coldplay have released the lyrics of the single ‘The Universe’.

Coldplay officially released the lyrical video on their Instagram on Friday ahead of the song’s release.

The British rock band released a visual with lyrics in different colours in Korean and English along with the announcement on their Instagram page. “Coldplay X BTS // #MyUniverse // Out now // Link in bio // ?@bts.bighitofficial.” Coldplay had revealed earlier that there is a list of three upcoming releases that fans should keep an eye on.

“Two days until the release of ‘My Universe’ by Coldplay x BTS -- and we can tell Coldplayers and the ARMY are as excited as we are! Here are some #MYUNIVERSE dates for your diary,” their label wrote on their Instagram Stories with a flyer of the important dates.

Coldplay’s label Parlophone Records announced a schedule of upcoming releases tied to the single with the K-pop boy band, including the ‘Inside My Universe Documentary’ on September 26 and the Supernova 7 Mix and acoustic version the same day. (IANS)

the year. And in the coveted album of the year category, Bunny’s hit album YHLQMDLG won in a triple competition against his own El Ultimo Tour del Mundo and Las Que No Iban a Salir.

Bunny picked up his awards during the live show, which aired from the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla., on the Telemundo network and featured performances and premieres by Daddy Yankee, Rosalía, Rauw Alejandro, Natti Natasha, Carlos Vives, Myke Towers, Jhay Cortez and Nicky Jam, among others.

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Awards, given in 56 categories, honor the most popular albums, songs and performers in Latin music as determined by Billboard’s renowned weekly charts, during the period rom the rankings dated Feb. 1, 2020, through this year’s Aug. 7, 2021, charts, a longer than usual period due to the pandemic.

Following Bunny in number of wins was Jhay Cortez -- with three for “Dákiti” -- and the Black Eyed Peas, whose hit “Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)” with J Balvin won sales song of the year, while their “Mamacita” with Ozuna and J. Rey Soul won Latin pop song of the year. The Peas were also the winners of the crossover artist of the year, thanks to their groundbreaking album Translation, where they paired up with multiple Latin acts.

Urban star Karol G swept the female awards, winning Hot Latin Songs artist of the year, female, and Top Latin Albums artist of the year, female. Fellow Colombian Maluma, along with The Weeknd, also took home two awards for “Hawái,” and Prince Royce, who continues to break ground in tropical music, won tropical song of the year with “Carita Inocente” and tropical album of the year for

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CADIZ, SEP 24 (AGENCIES): Barcelona’s ongoing crisis keeps getting worse, with the team unable to win on the field and the club’s players, coach and president growing increasingly at odds.

Barcelona was held to a 0-0 draw by Cádiz in La Liga on Thursday, extending its winless streak to three matches and adding pressure on coach Ronald Koeman.

Koeman a day earlier surprisingly read from a prepared statement in the pre-match news conference and downplayed the team’s chances of winning titles this season.

Players didn’t hide the fact they were not on the same page.

Barcelona had to hold on in the end against Cádiz after midfielder Frenkie de Jong was sent off with a second yellow card in the 65th minute. Koeman also was sent off for complaining to the referee in the final minutes.

The draw left Barcelona in seventh place in the league standings, seven points behind leader Real Madrid with a game in hand. Madrid routed Mallorca 6-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu Sta-

Cadiz’s Santiago Arzamendia, left, and Barcelona’s Luuk de Jong battle for the ball during a Spanish La Liga match in Cadiz. (AP/PTI)

dium on Wednesday to stay two points ahead of defending champion Atlético Madrid, which won 2-1 at Getafe on Tuesday.

Barcelona was coming off two consecutive setbacks at home — a 3-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and a 1-1 draw against Granada in the Spanish league, when it needed a 90th-minute

equalizer to escape defeat.

Cádiz nearly opened the scoring through Álvaro Negredo’s shot from outside the area in the 46th, forcing Marc-André ter Stegen to make a difficult save by the top corner.

One of Barcelona’s best chances was a low shot by Memphis Depay that was stopped

by Cádiz goalkeeper Jeremías

Ledesma a few minutes later. The Dutch striker missed an opportunity to score the winner deep into stoppage time when his shot from inside the area went wide in a one-on-one situation.

With an extra man, Cádiz had most of the chances at the end but couldn’t capitalize on them, with Ter Stegen making a few good saves.

De Jong was sent off after sliding in to try to steal the ball from an opponent.

Barcelona remains depleted by injuries and Koeman started the match with two teenagers — 17-year-old midfielder Gavi and 18-year-old forward Yusuf Demir.

Cádiz hasn’t won in its first four league matches at home this season and was coming off two straight losses at the Nuevo Mirandilla Stadium. It went winless in its first five home matches at home last season. It has only won victory so far this season.

Cádiz defender Fali Giménez left the match in tears and on a stretcher after getting injured without contact before halftime. It appeared to be a left knee injury.

SHILLONG, SEP 24: Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Banteidor Lyngdoh on Friday announced a financial support of Rs. one crore for any football club from the State that qualify for the Indian Super League. The minister also announced cash incentives to Football Cubs of the State to the tune of 10 lakhs for those qualifying for 2nd division I-League, 40 lakhs for those qualifying for I-League.

The announcement was made by the minister at the send-off programme to the team members of Ryntih Sports and Cultural Club who are all set to

participate in the Hero League qualifiers, which will begin from October 4 to 25 in Bangalore.

Lyngdoh handed a cheque of Rs 2 lakh to Ryntih Sports and Cultural Club at the programme held at the VIP Gallery at JN Sports Complex, Polo in presence of AIFF vice-president Larsing Ming Sawyan and officials of the Sports and Youth Affairs. The balance of Rs. 8 lakh will follow “in due course of time”.

Reiterating the need to revive the football scene in the State, the Sports Minister rued the fact that many football clubs of the State have not been able to sustain themselves over the years due to financial constraints.

“The lack of government support has further aggravated the problem,” he said, even as he shared words of encouragement for the members of Ryntih Sports and Cultural Club and underscored the importance of team spirit and a fighting spirit to achieve their goals. Lyngdoh further informed that a tender amounting to 34 crore has been called for the up-gradation of the J N Sports Complex which will include replacing artificial with natural turf and state of the art upgradation of the overall facilities within the complex.

“An indoor multipurpose sports complex will also be constructed on the 5th ground costing about Rs. 100 crore,” he said

Shanavas C accompanied by Kesonyü Yhome and other officials meeting with the players on Friday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 24 (NPN): A-two-day ‘Open Nagaland Ping Pong Championship’ began today at Kohima Table Tennis Stadium organised by Northeast India Academy of Performing

Arts (NIAPA).

Speaking as the special guest, Directorate of School Education, principal director, Shanavas C (IAS), stressed on the importance of discipline and dedication.

These qualities, he

said, were lacking among the players both in the country and the State although they had the potential and talent in any given game.

He observed that these same problems must be the reason why there were very few Olympians from

the country even if the population was high.

In order to excel in any given sport, Shanavas said a player had to listen to their coaches and also follow the rules that were practised in the sports they choose. He urged the gathered players to think beyond local and aim for national and international arenas.

Shanavas further encouraged seniors to encourage younger players with potential and guide them in the proper direction.

Central CRC, Dimapur, Vizolie Sorhie offered the prayers while chief umpire and Kohima District Table Tennis Association president Vikuo Metha announced the rules and regulations to be followed during the championship.

A total of 60 players including 9 female from all over the State are participating in the championship which carries a prize pool of Rs 1.12 lakhs. Players would be competing in four different categories including men’s singles and doubles, women’s singles and mixed doubles.

The championship will culminate on September 25.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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LATE LAULE SEMY, W/o JUHA SEMY

1st April 1956 – 4th September 2021 The family members of Late Laule Semy of Kandinu Village, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to all the friends, neighbours and well-wishers who visited our home, attended the wake, service, burial and provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent floral tributes and messages of condolences as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful.

A special word of thanks to the Kandinu Village Baptist Church and Rengma Baptist Church, Kohima for their kindness and respect shown at all times.

We regret our inability to thank you all individually. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

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"Two years ago, on this very day, you left all your loved ones to be with our Lord; But not a single day, not a single hour and not a single minute passes without the thoughts of you; Your Magnanimity and Generosity is still etched in our hearts; Your 'Never Say Never' caring attitude for your loved ones still echoes and reverberates amidst us; Your warm love, your smiling lips and your ever cheerful heart always soothes and comforts our aching souls; We know that you are now in a better place; We also know that you are always smiling next to us, in Silent Lucidity" dp-4658/21

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SPORTS

CSK beat RCB with all-round show, claim top spot

SHARJAH, SEP 24 (PTI): Chennai Super Kings produced a clinical all-round show to humble Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets and claim the top spot in the IPL pecking order here on Friday.

RC B s k i p p e r V i rat Kohli (53) and young Devdutt Padikkal (70) struck brisk half-centuries in an impressive 111-run stand but CSK pulled the strings to restrict them to 156 for six after electing to bowl.

The in-form Ruturaj Gaikwad came good again with a quick 38 while Faf du Plessis made 31 at the top to lay a strong foundation for CSK to chase the modest target in 18.1 overs.

The win took CSK to the top spot with 14 points.

They overtook Delhi Capitals, who also have 14 points, but the yellow brigade has better net run-rate of 1.185, compared to 0.613 of the Delhi team.

While it was the second consecutive win for CSK, the RCB now have lost both the games post the league’s resumption.

Gaikwad and Du Plessis added 71 runs in 8.2

Moeen Ali of CSK plays a shot during the IPLmatch against the RCB at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sept. 24. (PTI)

overs and later Moeen Ali (23) and Ambati Rayudu (32) also got starts but could not convert those into big knocks. Suresh Raina (17) and skipper MS Dhoni (11) ensured that there was no twist in the tale, taking the side past the finish line.

Neither Mohammed Siraj nor Navdeep Saini could trouble the CSK openers. Whether the ball was pitched up, short or bowled at good length, Gaikwad and his Protea partner treated them with equal disdain.

Gaikwad punched the

ball hard and even reverse swept with ease before Kohli pulled off a stunning low catch off wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.

Realising that spinners may turn the game around, Kohli handed the ball to offspinner Glenn Maxwell and the Australian responded with the wicket of du Plessis, who was guilty of playing a loose shot.

However, Rayudu and Moeen did not show any respect to the slow bowlers. They worked the ball around to keep the score-

board moving and also got the big shots.

Earlier, Kohli and Padikkal went hammer and tongs after being asked to take first strike but once the partnership was broken by Dwayne Bravo, RCB lost the momentum.

RCB managed only 45 runs in the remaining 6.4 overs after being in a position from where they could have pushed for a score in the vicinity of 200.

Bravo’s bowling made a huge difference to the conclusion of the RCB innings as he conceded only 24 runs in his four overs and also added the wickets of Glenn Maxwell (11) and Harshal Patel (3).

CSK had no dearth of quality bowlers with Deepak Chahar and Josh Hazlewood opening the attack but Bangalore openers -- Kohli and Padikkal -- went about striking the ball cleanly.

Kohli began with consecutive boundaries off Chahar but took a bit of time to find his rhythm. The skipper lofted the same bowler for a massive six on the on-side while Padikkal was fluent with his well-timed shots on

the off-side.

Dhoni shuffled his bowlers but none got the length that could either trouble the batsmen or stop the run flow.

The young left-hander also used his feet well against left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, sending the ball soaring over long-on.

He completed his fifty with a crushing four off Chahar which also raised the team’s hundred.

The breakthrough eventually came when Bravo sent back Kohli, who struck the ball clean and hard but was caught near the boundary ropes.

That wicket stemmed the run flow and while trying to break the shackles, both AB De Villiers (12) and Padikkal became victims of Shardul Thakur.

Maxwell was expected to go after the bowlers and he did that, striking a six off Bravo to raise the team’s 150 in the 18th over, but a late flourish eluded RCB.

SATURDAY’S MATCH Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Punjab Kings Time: 7:30 pm

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

NWA selects wrestlers for National championship

Selected wrestlers along with NWA officials after the completion of the selection.

DIMAPUR, SEP 24 (NPN): Under the aegis of the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA), a selection camp for the Belt Wrestling event was organized on Friday at the IG Stadium in order to take part in the forthcoming 9th National Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Championship 2021 scheduled to be held in Goa from October 28 to 31.

A press release from NWA stated that 12 male wrestlers from 6 different categories along with 1 female wrestler were selected to represent NWA in the said championship.

Altogether, 95 wrestlers from 3 NWA constituent units viz; Angami Sports Association (ASA), Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) and Zeliang Wrestling Association (ZWA) registered for the selection camp. One Lotha and one Phom also took part in the day selection camp apart from 3 units.

The following wrestlers as per their merit performance will represent NWA at 9th National Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Championship 2021.

RESULTS (MALE) 54 Kg and below: 1st - Kutho Luruo 2nd - Bongtan Phom 59 Kg and below: 1st - Rokovotuo Khawakhrie 2nd - Vizose-o Metha 65 kg and below: 1st - Rokokehie Khawakhrie 2nd - Vevotso Lase 76 Kg and below: 1st - Seyiejalie Gwirie 2nd - Keneiselie Khawakhrie 85 Kg and below: 1st - Vekutho Soho 2nd - Kevizhakho Suokhrie 85 Kg and above: 1st - Venuzo Dawhuo 2nd - Mezhuvil Kiso (FEMALE) 65 Kg and below: Vekhonielu Curhah

Durand Cup: FC Goa beat Delhi FC, storm into SFs Archery World Championships: 3 Indians sail into quarter-finals

Real’s Ancelotti backs Benzema for Ballon D’or

the issue.

Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam also advanced into their respective last-eight rounds.

Reigning World Cup gold-medallist Verma had two perfect rounds as he beat Jozef Bosansky of Slovakia 145-142 (29-28, 30-27, 28-29, 30-29, 28-29).

The former Asian Games team champion Verma will face American world number one Mike Schloesser later in the day.

Jyothi also capped a memorable outing showing the door to Chaewon So of Korea 146-142 (30-29, 29-29, 28-30, 29-29, 26-29).

Trailing 59-58 after first two series, Jyothi drilled in five perfect 10s in a row that included one X (arrow closest to the centre) to claim a 117-116 lead going into the final set of arrows.

The Korean buckled under pressure and shot an 8 as Jyothi clinched the issue with two 10s including one X. Jyothi will face Croatian Amanda Mlinaric, the reigning under-21 world champion, later in the day.

MADRID, SEP 24 (AGENCIES): Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has backed forward Karim Benzema to win the Ballon D’Or, comparing the Frenchman to a wine that gets better with age. The award, which has been dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in recent years, is as open a contest as ever as the duo age and Benzema’s form in 2021 has led to calls from the local media for him to be given the gong.

The 33-year-old France striker has started the season on fire, netting eight goals with seven assists as Real have shot to the top of LaLiga. He will look to add to that tally and keep his side flying high when Villarreal visit the Bernabeu on Saturday. Real are top by two points from Atletico Madrid after six games.

“For what he’s doing and for what he’s done, he has to be in the list of possible winners,” Ancelotti said of Benzema. “Saying that, Karim’s got time to win it. I somehow doubt this is his final season - he’s like a fine wine; the older he gets the better he is.”

FC Goa players celebrate their side goal against Delhi FC during the Durand Cup quarter final match at the Kalyani Stadium on Friday.

K A LYA N I , S E P 2 4 (IANS): FC Goa continued their brilliant run to outplay Delhi FC 5-1 in a quarter-final match of the 130th Durand Cup football tournament at the Kalyani stadium on Friday.

Goals from Devendra Murgaokar, Muhammed Nemil and Brandon Fernandez in the first half and Leander D’Cunha and Romario Jesuraj in the second, meant the Gaurs will,

despite Delhi getting one back from Nikhil Mali, take their place in the second semi-final on Wednesday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata.

They await the winners of Saturday’s fourth and final quarter-final match between fellow ISL side Bengaluru FC and Army Green, also scheduled at the VYBK. Delhi FC started well in the first quarter creating

quite a few opportunities for themselves. Anwar Ali and Willis Deon Plaza had their chances at scoring but failed to convert each time.

It was all FC Goa after that. In the 15th minute, Devendra Murgaokar scored the first goal and his fourth of the tournament to put the Gaurs ahead.

Muhammed Nemil scored another, three minutes later.

Delhi FC had chances

in the remaining part of the first half but it was good work from Goa’s defence that kept them at bay.

Brandon Fernandes then lobbed a curler from the left flank over Delhi keeper Lovepreet in added time, to give Goa a big cushion of 3 goals at half time. Delhi FC looked like they came with a plan in the second half and showed some resilience initially but luck was not on their side. They did pull one back in the 82nd minutes with Nikhil Mali scored a smart goal after an even smarter Willis Plaza dummy inside the Goa box, spoiling the cleansheet of Dheeraj under the Gaur’s bar.

It took Goa just a couple of minutes to regain the three goal cushion as Leander D’Cunha scored from an overhead kick which did not quite catch his foot where he would have liked it to.

Alexander Romario Jesuraj scored the fifth and final goal in injury time to seal the deal for FC Goa. Leander D’Cunha was adjudged the Man of the Match for his match winning performance.

YANKTON (USA), SEP 24 (PTI): Indian archers Ankita Bhakat, Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam kept medal hopes alive in the individual competition by advancing to the quarterfinals of their respective events in the World Championships here.

India have already confirmed two medals by entering the compound women and mixed finals slated in the early hours of Saturday.

In the individual recurve event, Ankita produced the biggest upset on Thursday when the 23-year-old Kolkata archer held her nerves to eliminate Korean world number four Kang Chae-Young, a team Olympic gold-medallist at the recently-concluded Tokyo Games.

Ankita dropped just one set to defeat the Korean heavyweight 6-4 (29-28, 28-28, 27-27, 24-29, 29-28) and set up a quarterfinal clash with Casey Kaufhold of the USA later in the day.

Ankita started off in spectacular fashion, shooting two 10s en route to 29

Ankita Bhakat

out of 30, mounting early pressure on the reigning Olympic team champion.

Thereafter, both the archers had a neck and neck battle tying two sets as Ankita held on to a slender 4-2 lead.

The Indian was wayward in the fourth set shooting in the red ring thrice (8, 8, 8) while ChaeYoung was at her best (X, 10, 9) to bring the match on an even keel.

Locked 4-4, Ankita showed fine composure to fire in two 10s to clinch

Aus beat India by 5 wkts in thriller

Australian cricketers in action during the ODI match.

MACKAY, SEP 24 (PTI): Opener Beth Mooney struck a brilliant unbeaten century to guide Australia to a fivewicket win over India in a thrilling last-ball finish in the second women’s ODI of the three-match series here on Friday. Australia thus claimed the series. Australia needed 13 off the last over and completed the win in the last ball of the match.

Mooney remained not out on 125, while Nicola Carey was unbeaten on 39 when the match ended.

Two no balls by the experienced Jhulan Goswami did not help India’s cause in the last over. Earlier, opener Smriti Mandhana

hit a patient 86 to guide India to a competitive 274 for seven against the hosts.

Mandhana hit 11 boundaries to register her 19th halfcentury after the visitors were sent in to bat.

She shared two crucial partnerships -- 76 runs with Richa Ghosh (44) and 74 runs with Shafali Verma (22) -- to help India set up a competitive total.

Brief Scores: India 274 for 7 in 50 overs (Smriti Mandhana 86, Richa Ghosh 44; Tahlia McGrath (3/45), Sophie Molineux (2/28), Darcie Brown (1/63) Australia: 275/5 in 50 overs (Beth Mooney 125 not out, Tahlia McGrath 74).

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