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By-election to 58 Shamator-Chessore A/C on October 30 DIMAPUR, SEP 28 (NPN): By-elections to the 58 Shamator-Chessore (ST) Assembly Constituency would be held on October 30, 2021, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday. The by-poll has been necessitated as the seat fell vacant following the death of MLA and adviser Toshi Wungtung.

Chief electoral officer (CEO) Nagaland V Shashank Shekhar informed that the model code of conduct (MCC) comes into force with immediate effect in Tuensang district.

The gazette notification would be issued on October 1 and last date of nomination-- October 8. Scrutiny of nominations would take place on October 11, and October 13 is the last day for withdrawal of candidatures.

Counting of votes would be take place on November 2.

The Election Commission on Tuesday announced that bypolls to three Lok Sabha seats and 30 assembly constituencies will be held on October 30.

Fuel prices hiked DIMAPUR, SEP 28 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) Tuesday hiked petrol price by 20 paise per litre and diesel by 25 paise per litre. This is the first price increase in petrol in more than two months and the fourth in case of diesel.

After today’s rate revision, petrol price in Dimapur rose to Rs.99.93 per litre from Rs.99.72 per litre while diesel price climbed to Rs.91.69 per litre from 91.44 per litre.

In the state capital Kohima, petrol and diesel prices soared to Rs.100.93 per litre and Rs.92.50 per litre respectively. According to PTI report, the increase followed international oil prices rising for the fifth consecutive day and global benchmark Brent heading for USD 80 per barrel.

State logs 28 fresh cases, 1 Covid death DIMAPUR, SEP 28 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday recorded 28 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more death was reported during the day.

Of the fresh cases, 15 were from Dimapur, seven in Kohima, three in Mokokchung, two in Phek and one in Wokha, taking the total caseload to 31195.

With one more patient succumbing to the virus in Dimapur, the death toll rose to 664 (including 15 nonCovid deaths)

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Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017 Issued by: Dimapur Traffic Police “Cares for You” Initiative, 2021 Regulation – 7: Right of way: (1) Where a “STOP” sign is displayed on a road, the driver facing the sign shall-  stop before crossing the transverse “STOP” line preceding the “STOP” sign;  in case a “STOP” line is not marked, or is marked but is not visible, stop immediately before “STOP” sign;  give way to traffic on the major road; and  enter the major road only when the way ahead is clear (2) Where a “Give Way” sign is displayed on the road, supplemented by a single or double broken transverse “Give Way” road marking, the driver shall slowdown, give way to traffic on the road he is approaching, and proceed cautiously (3) If there is no pedestrian crossing marked before the “Give Way” sign or “STOP” sign, the driver shall give way to the pedestrians (4) The vehicle emerging onto a road from a property bordering thereon shall give way to the motor vehicles and other traffic already running on that road

of DC’s office: Dimapur CSOs Centre extends Covid guidelines Shifting call for ‘shutter down’ on Sept 30

NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (PTI): Centre on Tuesday extended the nationwide COVID-19 containment measures till October 31 in view of localised spreads of the virus in a few states and the disease continuing to be a public health challenge in the country.

In a communication to chief secretaries of all states and union territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also cautioned against the possibility of COVID-appropriate behaviour not being adhered to

strictly during the upcoming festival which may lead to a surge in cases again.

Despite a decline in COVID-19 cases, it is critical to enforce guidelines that allow regular festivities in a cautious, safe and COVID-appropriate manner, he asserted.

He said the daily COVID-19 cases and the overall number of COVID-19 patients in the country are decreasing steadily but there are still localised spreads of virus in a few states and COVID-19 continues to be

a public health challenge in the country.

“Utmost vigil has to be maintained in respect of mass gathering events, so as to avoid any possibility of a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Union Home Secretary said states and UTs, on a regular basis, should closely monitor case positivity, hospital, ICU beds occupancy of every district falling under their jurisdiction.

The home secretary said there should be a continued focus on the

five-fold strategy i.e. TestTrack-Treat-Vaccination and adherence to COVIDappropriate behaviour, to safely navigate through the festive season and avoid the possibility of a surge in COVID-19 cases.

The home secretary urged the chief secretaries to issue directions to the district and all other local authorities concerned to take necessary measures as advised in the union health ministry advisory for prompt and effective management of COVID-19.

Covid virus expected to continue to transmit for a very long time: WHO

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tressing that the Covid virus may continue to transmit for a “very long time”, senior World Health Organisation (WHO) official Poonam Khetrapal Singh said the level of immunity in a community, through vaccination and previous infection, will determine whether it will become endemic in the long run.

WHO’s South-East Asia region regional director added that there is need to get to a situation where “we are fully in control of the virus, and not the virus in control of us”.

The endemic stage is when a population learns to live with a virus, very differ-

ent from the epidemic stage when virus overwhelms a population. Populations where more people were previously infected and where vaccination coverage is high are expected to be less impacted by virus in the future than other populations, Singh told PTI in an interview.

“The COVID-19 virus is expected to continue to transmit for a very long time.

A multitude of factors will decide whether the virus will become endemic in the long run, chief among them is the level of immunity in a community, both through vaccination and previous infection,” she said.

On granting of emer-

Poonam Khetrapal Singh

gency use authorisation (EUA) for the Covaxin, she said Bharat Biotech’s dossier seeking WHO’s Emergency Use Listing (EUL) is being reviewed by technical experts and “we can expect a decision when the process is complete”.

Discussing the role of booster doses to tackle

waning immunity, Singh pointed out that cases and deaths in all countries are predominantly being driven by unvaccinated people.

Using vaccines for booster doses constricts supply to countries where millions are still waiting for their first dose, she said.

“Hence, WHO has called for a time-limited moratorium on COVID-19 booster doses until the end of 2021. This is to allow for at least 40 per cent of the population of each country - including those most at risk and health workers - to be vaccinated. We must remember that no one is safe till everyone is safe,” she said.

Nagaland govt announces ‘Unlock 7’ till Oct 31 All educational institutes allowed to open from Nov 1 Night curfew from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.  100 pc capacity for religious gatherings Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 28 (NPN): State High Powered Committee (HPC) on COVID-19, which held a review meeting under the chairmanship of chief minister on September 28, decided

to extend the existing lockdown measures and guidelines till October 31, 2021.

Informing this to Nagaland Post, HPC spokesperson and planning & coordination minister Neiba Kronu said that the HPC will also be issuing SOP ahead of the upcoming festive season.

Educational institutes: Kronu said that the HPC has also decided to allow opening of all educational institutions, including pre-primary levels from November 1, if the overall Covid-19 situation improved.

As informed earlier, he said

reopening of schools from October 1 for classes 5 to 10 still stands.

Gatherings allowed: Religious/worship places, sports activities and other mass gatherings have been allowed to operate with 100 per cent capacity, subjected to strict adherence of the laid down SOPs and Covid appropriate behaviour.

Night curfew: HPC has also decided to relax the night curfew by one hour and would be in force from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

As per Unlock 7, shops will remain open from 6

CNTC dissociates from DTHF

DIMAPUR, SEP 28 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has informed that the three tribes-- Aos, Lothas and the Sumis-- would not participate in any activities of the Dimapur Tribal Hoho Forum and would not associate with new group in any manner whatsoever.

In a press note, CNTC affirmed to stand firmly with the Naga Council Dimapur, which it said was is the oldest organisation of Dimapur. CNTC also said any group that “plays to disturb the unity” of NCD and the Dimapur citizens would not be entertained.

On foothill road project, CNTC reiterated full support for Nagaland

Foothill Road Coordination Committee and foothill road construction till it was completed. CNTC was optimistic that the state government would abide by its assurance so the project was completed on time and benefit the people of the state.

On Naga political issue, the CNTC said it “fully supports” the stand of the 14 tribes, adding that the political settlement should be arrived at the earliest. “With the Naga talks dragging on for decades, multiple taxation by various groups has only burdened the people heavily,” CNTC said. It said that people now want to “end all bloodshed in any form and live peacefully free from all fears.”

a.m. to 6 p.m., while trains and entry gates will continue to be monitored at Dimapur.

Hor nbill Festival: Even as the state government plans to hold the annual Hornbill Festival, HPC will be holding discussions with the Health and Tourism department on how to conduct the festival.

Further, entry of tourists have also been allowed, provided they are vaccinated against Covid-19 or have taken the first dose of vaccine at least 15 days prior to their entry.

State’s first cicada species discovered SHILLONG, SEP 28 (PTI): A team of scientists from North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has discovered the first cicada species of Nagaland.

The insect species has been named Platylomia Kohimaensis, Dr S R Hajong, an associate professor and an entomologist in NEHU’s department of Zoology. Hajong along with co-author Dr Limatemjen, published the findings in the taxonomy journal ‘Zootaxa’.

The study was part of a project funded by the Centre’s Department of Biotechnology, Hajong added.

DIMAPUR, SEP 28 (NPN): Dimapur-based civil society organisations (CSOs) have called for a total “shutter down” on September 30, 2021 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to show their resentment against the recent government order to shift branches/cells to new deputy commissioner’s office complex, Chumukedima.

Informing this in a press note, Dimapur District Citizens’ For um (DDCF) said that medical dealers and pharmacies would, however, be ex-

KOHIMA, SEP 28 (NPN): Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia on Tuesday inaugurated the District Court complex Wokha and also the first-of-its-kind child friendly court in the state named as “Children Zone”, located in the complex.

Speaking at the inaugural function, Justice Dhulia, who is also the patron-inchief of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, emphasised that the ulti-

CHANDIGARH/KOLKATA, SEP 28 (AGENCIES): Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday resigned as Punjab Congress chief, delivering a big shock to the Gandhis, who may have hoped that changing chief ministers would help end the turmoil in the state before elections early next year, NDTV report sated. The cricketer-turned-politician tweeted a resignation letter that hinted at his unhappiness at the ongoing changes to the Punjab cabinet.

"The collapse of a man's character stems from the compromise corner.

I can never compromise on Punjab's future and the agenda for the welfare of Punjab. Therefore, I hereby resign as the president of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. I will continue to serve the Congress," Sidhu, 57, wrote in his letter to Sonia Gandhi, which he posted on social media.

He had taken charge of the party in Punjab in July.

Sources say Sidhu was upset about the cabinet changes made by new chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who was seen to be close to him. Though Sidhu

(3rd from R) Justice Dhulia with others after inaugurating the District Court complex in Wokha. (NP)

mate goal of a lawyer and judge should be to bring peace to disputes and quoted from the Bible “peacemaker should be called the son of God.”

Justice Dhulia said it was good to have good infrastructure, but reminded everyone that dispensation of justice did not depend on good (Cont’d on p-8)

Navjot Singh Sidhu

Luizinho Faleiro

was widely seen to act as "super chief minister" when it came to some decisions, he was reportedly ignored in recent appointments seen as controversial.

Capt reacts to Sidhu's resignation: Capt Amarinder Singh, recently replaced as chief minister at Navjot Sidhu's instance, did not lose time in posting an "I-toldyou-so" for the Congress leadership.

"I told you so...he is not a stable man and not fit for the border state of Punjab," tweeted the former chief minister, who is believed to be closing in on his own decision on his future in the Congress.

Faleiro set to join TMC today: Congress veteran and former Goa chief

minister Luizinho Faleiro, who resigned as Congress MLA, is set to join the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Kolkata on Wednesday in the presence of the party president and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Faleiro and others, including some former Congress functionaries from Goa, have already reached Kolkata, sources said.

Faleiro on Monday and said the Goa party unit was run by a "coterie of leaders who prioritise only self-interest".

TMC leader Derek O'Brien told PTI on Saturday in Goa that TMC will be contesting the upcoming Assembly polls and they were in touch with several local leaders.

Abonmai murder case: 2 suspects arrested; JAC impose road blockade Correspondent

IMPHAL, SEP 28 (NPN): Manipur Police arrested two suspects in the abduction and subsequent murder of former Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) president Athuan Abonmai.

Police sources said the two suspects were Ponthanlung Panmei alias Paul (47), son of Langai Panmei resident of Konthoujam Tribal Colony, and Lanchapou

State’s first child friendly court

The “Children Zone”-the first-of-its-kind in Nagaland, initiated by the Nagaland SLSA, is an extension of free legal services scheme for children under National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), with the aim to set up child friendly court room for Children.

The Children Zone would also have a crèche facility, not only for the victims or the accuse children, but also for children of the court staff. The Children

tember 28, the state government had asked DC Dimapur to immediately shift the District Election Office and Disaster Management cell.

Besides shifting of DEO office and DM cell, principal secretary Home Abhijit Sinha in a letter had also asked the DC to make necessary arrangements for shifting of other branches at an early date.

Sinha said that the two newly posted officials at new DC complex, Chümoukedima -- ADC Dimapur and EAC Dimapur, will supervise the process.

Sidhu quits as Punjab Congress chief; veteran Cong leader Faleiro to join TMC

Justice Dhulia inaugurates Wokha district court complex Correspondent

empted from the purview of shutter-down call.

Further, the forum informed that all the Dimapur-based CSOs would be submitting an ultimatum to the chief minister through deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur on September 29 between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

It has, therefore, requested all the responsible members of the affiliated tribal and non-tribal communities to gather at the Dimapur DC office junction by 9 a.m.

As published on Sep-

Zone is aimed at resolving cases related to crime against children in a friendly environment with state-of-art facilities as per the guidelines provided under POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act, 2012 where the child can feel at ease to reveal the ordeal without any hesitation.

Besides the child zone, the three-storied building has offices, four court rooms, canteen, common toilets, etc.

Bosco Gonmei (48), son of late Gaikhangsingpou Gonmei, resident of Langol Laimanai, both from Imphal West district.

Amid high security, the suspects were produced at the court of Imphal West Chief Judicial Magistrate on Tuesday, which sent them to nine-day police remand.

The police also produced a sledge hammer, one spade and other materials recovered from the crime scene, allegedly used in the

murder of Abonmai.

Meanwhile, security forces raided two places suspected to be the hideouts of cadres of an armed underground group at Tamenglong district headquarters in the wee hours of Tuesday during their ongoing operation to nab the culprits involved in the murder case.

The security forces recovered incriminating documents of the group during the raids, the police claimed.

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Mass social work in Dimapur district on Oct 2 DIMAPUR, SEP 28 (NPN): Dimapur district administration has informed that a mass social work would be carried out on October 2 from 6 a.m. onwards in all government institutions, offices, colonies, wards and villages under Dimapur district to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti.

In a circular, the deputy commissioner Dimapur R. Soundararajan has informed all HoDs, heads of offices, ward/colony and village authorities to make neces-

sary arrangements for the mass social work in their respective offices and areas.

Dimapur Municipal Council, administrators of all town councils and all concerned Hq/outpost administrative offices have been asked to supervise and ensure necessary arrangements like garbage collection and disposal etc.

DC stated that all necessary COVID-19 precautions would be strictly adhered to during the drive.

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CM launches helpline for senior citizens

Correspondent KO H I M A , S E P 2 8 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio Tuesday launched a helpline – ‘Elderline14567’ for senior citizens of the State at an event held at his residential office in Kohima.

Speaking on the occasion, Rio hoped that the helpline would help the senior citizens get necessary information and timely assistance both from government agencies.

He expressed happiness that the much-needed helpline was finally launched.

In his short speech, social welfare director Michael Zaren said Nagaland had around two lakh senior citizens, out of which 51,750 between the age of 60 and 79 were covered by Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), 5,650 above the age of 80 years receive senior citizens pension and

Chief minister Neiphiu Rio and others at the launching programme. (NP)

5,970 under State non-plan received pension as well.

He claimed that, as per the directive of Union ministry of social justice and empowerment, the department was making all necessary arrangements for payment of pensions through DBT and PFMS

1 held for robbery in Kohima

The arrested accused in police custody.

DIMAPUR: Kohima police have arrested one Zelhoulie Mets (51) on charges of robbery on Tuesday. According to Kohima police PRO, unknown masked miscreants robbed Rs. 5 lakh from the vehicle of a doctor at gunpoint in broad daylight near SBI main branch.

PRO said the stolen money amounting to Rs. 2.5 lakh was recovered from the accused.

platforms from the financial year 2021-22.

Commissioner and secretary Sarah R Ritse, who too was present, informed the gathering that after receiving directive from the Union ministry of social justice and empowerment to nominate an

NGO as the implementing agency for Elderline, the department chose Good Samaritan Women Society (GSWS) after thorough examination.

He hoped that the helpline would be able to reach out to those senior citizens who were either

abandoned or abused and were in need of emotional support or help in providing other important information on various schemes and provide assistance other assistance.

In her speech, Elderline programme manager Neithonuo Liegise said the objective of the project was to facilitate a happy and healthy aging for senior citizens of the country.

She said the helpline’s mission was to create a positive difference in the lives of senior citizens by creating a reliable national helpline that would serve as a platform for addressing their grievances by creating a link between them and government agencies, nonprofit organizations and volunteers who work for their welfare.

Senior citizens in need of assistance in any form can call the number 14567 and speak with the executives who would be available 24x7.

Workshop on ‘research paper publications’ DIMAPUR: Fazl Ali College (FAC) Mokokchung, Research Development Committee organised a workshop on “research paper publications” on September 21.

In a press release, the college informed that Fazl Ali College vice principal R. Arenla Aier highlighted the significance and need of research-oriented activities and publications for academic institutions.

Resource persons of the workshop were associate professor, Dr. Suraiya Tabassum (Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi) and associate professor, Dr. Toka Swu (department of Chemis-

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try, Pondicherry University).

In a presentation on “Social Science Research: An introduction and insights”, Dr. Suraiya Tabassum emphasised that social science research should explore, investigate, and incorporate policy recommendations in a wholesome way so that the researchers are able to draw light to the realities of the research subjects.

She talked about initiating research with motivation and clear intent of heart and mind to bring change in the social system.

Speaking on “Research Paper Publications – Perspectives in Science”, Dr. Toka Swu emphasised of the

importance of foundational knowledge, gathered information on methodologies/ techniques, and a positive attitude.

Dr Toka demonstrated the use of Mendeley App, a free citation tool, and Turnitin, for ease of referencing in research articles/reviews and to check plagiarism, respectively.

The sessions were hosted by assistant professor Dr Aotemshi I and assistant professor Dr. Imliwati Longkumer while participatory question and answer sessions were moderated by assistant professor Dr. Temjennaro Jamir and assistant professor Dr. Aolemla Pongener.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Orgns condemn killing of Abonmai DIMAPUR: Tenyimi Peoples’ Organisation (TPO) and Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) have condemned the killing of Athuan Abonmai, advisor to Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) and former president of Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) on September 22.

TPO: Tenyimi Peoples’ Organisation (TPO) while condemning the “brutal” murder of Athaun Abonmai stated that it was appalled at the “inhumane manner he was killed without any compunction by the assassins.”

In a condemnation note, TPO president Timikha Koza and general secretary Vipopal Kintso urged the responsible authorities and law enforcing agencies to effectively identify the killers and penalise them as per the law of the land.

Meanwhile, TPO has conveyed condolences to the family of late Athaun Abonmai NSF: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) said it was disturbed at the “subsequent abduction and gruesome killing” of Athaun Abonmai.

In a condemnation note, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep said that while the entire region was collectively striving towards lasting peace and stability, “such inhumane and diabolical act negates the very aspiration of the general populace”.

NSF appealed for peace and unity in all the Naga inhabited areas and stated that people must respect each other’s history and basic human rights, differences and value the common interests to establish a secure future where the entire region will thrive together in harmony.

NSF extended sympathy to the bereaved family members of late Athaun Abonmai.

1st Death anniversary

Tourism deptt convenes meeting: Tourism department has convened a coordination meeting on October 1, 11 a.m., in the conference hall of the directorate of tourism Kohima to deliberate on the upcoming 22nd edition of Hornbill Festival. Director tourism, Ajanuo Belho has informed all tribal hohos/organisations for two representatives from each tribal hoho to attend the meeting and to treat the matter as urgent.

DBA general body meeting: Dimapur Bar Association has convened a general body meeting on September 30, 12 p.m., at DBA hall, Dimapur. All fresh applicants to the association have been instructed to be present along with their original documents of COP and enrolment certificate for induction.

DYE annual general meeting: Dimapur Yimpang Ekhung (DYE) has convened an annual general meeting and election of office bearers on October 2, 10 a.m., at the residence of Renyimo Kikon, Naharbari Dimapur.

All members have been requested to attend the meeting and have been asked to bring along membership fees for the year 2021.

Niki-led NSCN (K) greets: Niki-led NSCN (K) has extended Lao-Ong Mo festival greetings to the Konyak community. The group through its MIP hoped that the families of the community would be abundantly blessed with peace and prosperity. It also urged the Konyaks to preserve their rich cultural heritage through hard work and unity and to imbibe the same into whole of Naga society.

Pani kheti achieves 100% vax: Pani kheti under Beisumpuikam village, Peren achieved 100% COVID vaccination of all its eligible beneficiaries with the first dose. A team of medical staff led visited the village on September 18 and vaccinated the remaining eligible beneficiaries. A total 120 beneficiaries were vaccinated.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahatsov observed at Khar: Senior liaison officer, coffee board, Nagaland liaison, under ministry of commerce and industry celebrated “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” at Khar village, Mokokchung, on September 26 where technical session on soil management practices in coffee was conducted with resource person DSCO Mokokchung, soil & water conservation, Ruokuosietuo Dzuvichu.

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1st DEAth ANNIvERsARy

of our beloved mother

of our beloved Late Punuru Rose

Late K. hoili yeptho

But since that I Must die at last, this best To use myself in jest.

Thus by feign’d deaths to die A profound gratitude is extended to all those who stood by us physically, morally, spiritually and materially during the illness and eventual demise of our beloved Lt. Achumo Jungio on 21/09/2021.

May God bless You All! Loving Wife, Son, Daughter & Family Members wc-244/21

NEWS IN BRIEF

To a Mom that was very special.

Who did everything she could, while she was with us, to make us happy.

She fought so hard to live, but God wanted her with Him. We Love You Mom and Miss you so much.

From Loving Daughters, Sons, In-laws & Grandchildren

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aCKNOWLeDGeMeNt

“If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord.

So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”

Romans 14:8

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

29.09.2020 The pain of losing you is immeasurable as you are the special person which meant to us more than anything else in the world. Though death has taken you away from us you'll always be in our hearts because in there you are alive.

Loving children, in-laws & grandchildren k-1877/21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2 Timothy 4:7

Born on : 02/02/1979 – Died on : 27/09/2021

Late VeKUtO RHaKHO

03/09/1976 – 08/09/2021 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Vekuto Rhakho, wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to each individuals, churches, organizations, unions, friends and well-wishers who stood with us and supported us through your prayers, physical and financial assistance during his brief illness till his last breath on this earth.

We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank everyone individually, but we pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Family Members k-1873/21

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BORN : 21/05/1948 BORN : 21/04/1944 DIED : 24/09/2021 DIED : 17/09/2021 We, the bereaved family of Lt. R.Kikum Mollier and Amenla Kikum, wishes to acknowledge everyone involved (in different ways) with deep appreciation the many expressions of unconditional love, concern and kindness shown to us during our struggling times and during the hour of bereavement.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but it is our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless each and everyone abundantly.

– Loving children, grandchildren and in-laws db-246/21

We, the family of Late Nitoho Awomi would like to express our sincere and profound gratitude to all those who stood by us at the demise of our beloved father.

We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and everyone individually, it is our sincere and humble prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Our special gratitude to : 1. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church 2. Town Area Fellowship (D.S.B.C) 3. Satami Kuqhakulu, Dimapur 4. Kibami Welfare, Dimapur 5. Lazami Social Welfare, Dimapur Area. dp-4713/21

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

‘World Rabies Day 2021’ observed across Nagaland

Begin LephoriMolhe camp road works: LVC

99% FATAL, YET 100% PREVENTABLE DISEASE: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & VETERINARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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Wokha

DIMAPUR: Department of Animal Husbandr y & Veterinar y Ser vices (AH&VS) observed the 15th “World Rabies Day” on the theme “Rabies: Facts Not Fear” on September 28.

According to a DIPR report, AH&VS stated that the pandemic raised many doubts and misconceptions

about vaccination in general and there was hesitancy in the roll-out of vaccines in many countries and many people are afraid to get vaccinated.

In this regard, the department informed that for rabies, this was nothing new, as fears, misconceptions and misinformation

about the disease and its prevention date back hundreds of years. For that reason, it said that the year’s theme was focused on sharing facts about rabies and fear about the disease which stem from relying on misinformation and myths.

AH&VS celebrated the day across Nagaland by

conducting awareness programmes to raise awareness and educate others about rabies – a 99% fatal, yet 100% preventable disease.

During the programmes, free anti-rabies vaccines were also administered to the pets. Altogether, 2024 dogs were vaccinated against rabies.

Kiphire

Kiphire: Awareness on rabies and free anti rabies vaccination drive was conducted at district veterinary hospital, Kiphire.

In a press release, chief veterinary & AH officer Kiphire, Dr. Tsilise Sangtam informed that the day aims to raise awareness about the impact of rabies

Orientation programme underway at ICFAI University

(C) DGP Nagaland. T.J Longkumer releasing the booklet on Nagaland Police flags, badges & logos of units. (PHQ)

Konyak Union (KU) organised Lao Ong Mo festival at KU conference hall, Mon on September 28. The festival was attended by DC Mon, Thavaseelan K, district HoDs and officers from various departments, civil society and faith based organisations.

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WEATHER FORECAST

SEPTEMBER 29 (Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

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

31 25

Aizawl

Heavy afternoon thunderstorms 26 20

Guwahati Not as hot; a morning t-storm 30 25 Imphal

A stray afternoon t-storm

Itanagar Cloudy, a t-storm; not as hot

28 20 29 22

Shillong Mostly cloudy with a t-storm 22 18 Kohima

A stray morning thunderstorm 25 18

Dimapur A morning t-storm in the area 30 24 Mkg

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DIMAPUR: A four-day orientation programme which began on Monday is underway at ICFAI University Nagaland (IUN) for students admitted in different programmes in the academic session 2021-22.

In a press release, registrar (officiating) Dr. V.T. Vasagan informed that department of management studies, ICFAI University Nagaland (IUN) conducted the orientation programme with Col. V.R.K. Prasad (Retd.) chancellor, ICFAI University Nagaland and ICFAI University Meghalaya as chief guest.

Meanwhile, guest of honour, deputy commissioner, Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan shared his experiences and encouraged the students to identify their passion.

Dr. Jai Singh Parihar, former Satish Dhawan distinguished professor, scientist & deputy director, space application center, ISRO, Ahmedabad and Prof. Madhu Kumar PS, dean (academics), Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore attended the programme as distinguished guests. The programme was chaired by assistant professor Vindhya Sagar, manager, procurement Chabou & Co. Nagaland, and IUN alumni Adakho Kadate shared his experience while vice chancellor ICFAI University Nagaland Dr. Arun Kumar Verma delivered

DIMAPUR: Lephori village council has demanded the initiation of road construction from Lephori-Molhe camp (130 pillar), 26 kms under Phek division.

In a press release, Lephori village council chairman Zarpa Katiri and head GB Nyuchitho stated that the village at a general meeting on September 12 unanimously resolved to “fight tooth and nail” until the responsible authority fulfilled the demand. They claimed that the road works have not been executed though the funds/ additional funds of centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) and state sponsored schemes (SSC) were released. “The general public have been deprived with the right to live and the fundamental rights has been infringed,” the village council said and affirmed it would “leave no stone unturned until justice is done”.

the welcome address.

On the second day of the orientation programme, which was held on September 28, Dr. A.K. Verma in his welcome address emphasised on the historic development of communication system.

The guest of honour, scientist and director of North Eastern Space Applications Centre, Meghalaya Dr. K.K. Sarma stressed on scope and employment opportunities available in learning computer science, commerce and library science.

Director, scientific analysis group, DRDO ministry of defence, New Delhi, Dr. U. Jeya Santhi asked the students to open a new chapter of learning since learning at the university differed from school and college learning.

Meanwhile, chief guest of the programme, director, national institute of technology Dimapur, Dr. S. Venugopal emphasised on the importance of multidisciplinary learning and multidisciplinary skills.

The programme was chaired by assistant professor, department of management studies, Vidhya Sagar, invocation by university librarian Kelel Theyo and presentation by assistant professor, department of management studies, Dr. Imtinungsang Jamir while vote of thanks was proposed by assistant professor, department of computer science, Darshana Sarma.

on humans and animals and also to support advocacy for increased efforts in rabies control. He also said that although rabies was a communicable and fatal disease, it was preventable. In this regard, he urged everyone to be aware about the disease.

Wokha: Commemorating world rabies day

along with the rest of the world, Wokha district conducted an anti-rabies vaccination drive at veterinary hospital, Wokha and QCP Merapani.

In a press release, AH&VS Wokha district informed that 250 dogs were vaccinated against rabies.

People’s plan campaign on GPDP held NEED TO FOCUS ON DEVELOPING RURAL AREAS, SAYS DC KOHIMA gaps that existed and guide them to make them known.

He encouraged the participation of line departments for transparent and inclusive planning to achieve the real cause for further development and bring social changes.

While initiating the training, rural development officer, rural development, Vilopi Angami informed that Gram Panchayats have been mandated for preparation of GPDP for economic development and social justice.

Vilopi said that planning processes were to be comprehensive and based on participatory process involving full convergence with schemes of all related central ministries/line departments related to 29 subjects listed in the eleventh schedule of the constitution.

He stated that Panchayats had a significant role to play in effective and efficient implementation of flagship programmes on subjects of national importance for transformation of rural India. Meanwhile a slide show highlighting the objectives of PPC, roles and responsibilities, state departments, nodal officers, facilitator, frontline workers was also presented at the training session.

Training on people’s plan campaign on GPDP in progress. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Training on people’s plan campaign (PPC) on Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) with line departments was held in the DPDB hall, Kohima on September 28.

According to a DIPR report, deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie while introducing the campaign stressed on the importance of planning and development process of Gram Panchayat.

He said that India was a land of villages and if the country was to develop, then the need to develop rural areas was a necessity which would mean development of Gram Panchayat.

DC said that on the other hand, there was poverty and a vast existence of social injustice.

In this regard, he stated that unless these areas

were taken care as a whole, the country would lapse in development.

Gregory stated that the scenario for existence of a Panchayat was envisioned since the time of independence, to be involved in the preparation and implementation of all the economic activities and social justice.

He therefore, said that under article 243, the clause for Panchayat was inserted which defined the role and functions of a Panchayat.

He informed that the people’s plan campaign was to be launched from October 3-Januar y 31, 2022 and the training was an effort to ensure inclusive implementation and preparation of a Panchayat plan focusing on the 29 subject.

Gregory stressed on the need for convergence programme to identify the

Orgns mourn demise of Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Kohima smart city to organise street carnival

DIMAPUR: Various organisations have mourned the demise of Veteran church apostle and evangelist, former president of Nagaland Christian Revival Church (NCRC) and former executive secretary of NCRC Sumi, Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Assumi, who passed away on September 26 after a prolonged illness.

Sumi Hoho: Sumi Hoho while expressing grief to learn of the demise of Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Assumi described him as an anointed and charismatic spiritual leader who was revered by all.

“He was a powerful preacher who had positively impacted the lives of many Nagas and people outside Nagaland”, it stated.

In a condolence message, Sumi Hoho president Nikheto Jimomi and general secretary Dr. Vihuto Asumi said that Nagas in general and Sumis in particular had lost a tall church leader and the vacuum created could never be filled.

The Hoho prayed that the Almighty would grant solace to the bereaved family.

NCRC Sumi: NCRC Sumi Department of Mission & Evangelism described late Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Assumi as one of the pioneer members of the department who had a great heart to reach the unreached with the Gospel.

In a condolence message, mission secretary, NCRC Sumi, Nitoshe Nekha said that in his demise, they lost a tall and undisputed leader.

NCRC Sumi Department of Mission & Evangelism prayed that God comfort his bereaved family.

WSH: Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) described late Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Assumi as “a truly cosmopolitan Sumi Naga whose life was exemplary in every way”.

In a condolence message, WSH president Shikaho Zhimomi said that

his demise created a vacuum which would be difficult to fill.

WSH conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty give them strength to bear the irreparable loss.

WC, NNPGs: Expressing deep sadness over the demise of Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Assumi, Working Committee (WC) Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) said that late reverend was “one of the most respected anointed preachers of our time.”

In a condolence message, WC, NNPGs convenor, N. Nitovi Zhimomi said that “at such critical period of Naga history,” WC in particular and Naga people in general needed a sound moral and spiritual torchbearer like him to regenerate the people and society.

WC prayed that his departure to his Heavenly Home would renew the strength and faith of his family and friends.

GPRN/NSCN: Expressing grief over the demise, GPRN/NSCN said that late Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Assumi was a faithful servant of God known to everyone for his spiritual charm and leadership.

“He was not only a veteran pillar for the Nagaland Christian Revival Churches (NCRC) alone but was also an asset for the whole Naga people in the spiritual realm”, it said.

While stating that his passing was a great loss, GPRN/NSCN said that he would be fondly remembered for his remarkable conviction towards the brotherhood of mankind and kingdom of God. GPRN/NSCN extended condolences to all bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty would grant them solace and comfort at this grief time.

DIMAPUR: Kohima Smart City in collaboration with Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) and other government departments, local music, fitness institutes and citizen-based organisations would be organising “Kohima Street Carnival” from September 29-October 3 along New NST to Razhu Point covering an array of events.

In a press release, Kohima Smart City Development Limited, chief executive of-

ficer, Kezhazelhou Theunuo informed that Smart Cities Mission (SCM) under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has planned numerous events across 100 Smart cities as part of 75 weeks of celebrations under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

As one of the initiatives, Smart Cities have been advised to undertake 75hour urban transformation implementation event with the objective of reimagining

public spaces in their cities keeping in mind COVID appropriate behavior.

Some of the events lined up are Nagaland piano festival organised in collaboration with Brilliante, Zumba in collaboration with De Operettas Music Institute, busking in collaboration with TAFMA, street health clinic for senior citizens with office of the chief medical officer, flower exhibition and sale with Kohima Village Women Organisation, Cyclothon

with Nagaland Mountain Biking Association, blood donation camp with Voluntary Blood Donors Association, etc.

Other events include street food festival, painting competition, walkathon and street carnival for children.

The celebration would be launched on September 29, 10 a.m., at Old NST site by the advisor for UDD and DMA, Dr. N Nicky Kire. All citizens have been invited to be a part of the celebration.

BJP national spokesperson visits 37 A/C DIMAPUR: BJP national spokesperson and “Prabhari” (in charge) of Nagaland, Nalin S Kohli visited and interacted with BJP karyakartas at Old Riphyim tourist village under Tyui 37 assembly constituency under Wokha district on September 27.

In a press release, deputy chief minister media cell informed that during his visit, Kohli urged the officials and karyakartas to strengthen the party and reach out every section especially the people in rural areas.

He emphasised on the need to carry visions and aspirations of the prime minister for all round development and empowerment of people.

State deputy chief min-

Nalin S Kohli along with Y Patton, party workers and others.

ister Y Patton thanked the national spokesperson for his continued support towards the state and looked forward for his guidance in

the future.

Earlier, the national spokesperson was wel comed by Wokha district BJP Karyakartas and village

council of Old Riphyim.

He was accompanied by state deputy chief minister, state BJP officials, district karyakartas and others.

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B’deshi tribals migrated to North Eastern Space Applications Budgetary allocation for NE 10K India in 20 yrs: Chakma bodies Centre helping in flood control: Shah nearly doubled in 7 yrs: Reddy

KOLKATA, SEP 28 (PTI): Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said the Centre has almost doubled the budgetary allocation for development of the northeastern states in the last seven years with around Rs 68,000 crore having being allotted in the current fiscal.

Reddy, the minister for development of north eastern region (DoNER), said the Centre is giving a push for development of agriculture in the region to attract investments in the sector and the NE states will play a crucial role to increase the output of edible oils.

“The budgetary allocation for development of northeastern states is around Rs 68,000 crore in the 202122 fiscal compared to about Rs 60,000 crore in FY21.

The Centre has nearly doubled the allocation in the last seven years to the region as Rs 36,000 crore was given in 2014-15,” he said addressing a virtual programme- East India Summit - organised

by CII. Reddy said the NE states will play a crucial role to increase the output of edible oil. It will contribute 50 per cent of the targeted additional area of 6.5 lakh hectares for oil palm cul-

G Kishan Reddy tivation under a centrally sponsored scheme to boost domestic production of edible oils.

Under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), it has been proposed to cover an additional area of 6.5 lakh hectare for oil palm till 202526 and thereby reach the target of 10 lakh hectares.

“The contribution of the northeastern states will be 50 per cent (in the mission) as the area under oil palm cultivation will go up to 3.4 lakh hectare in the region from the existing 40,000 hectare,” Reddy said.

As a result of bringing in more area under cultivation, the production of crude palm oil is expected to go up to 11.20 lakh tonnes by 2025-26 and up to 28 lakh tonnes by 2029-30, he said..

The Centre has been focusing on infrastructure development of the region, including improvement of rail, road and air connectivity, the DoNER minister said.

NITI Aayog chief executive officer Amitabh Kant said the east and the northeast region covers one fifth of the country’s geographical area but its contribution has been far less than onefifth of the country’s GDP. “The primary reason for the constrained growth of the east and NE region, despite its strategic advantages in terms of location and natural resources, can largely be attributed to insufficient infrastructure,” he said. To unlock the potential of the entire region, the foremost requirement is to address the concerns of inadequate infrastructure, lack of connectivity and institutional support to improve competitiveness, he said.

It is encouraging that in 2019-20 when the entire country witnessed a slowdown due to COVID-19, Mizoram achieved a 13 per cent growth rate, followed

by Tripura at 9 per cent, the official of the policy think tank said.

NE COVID 19-UPDATE

Single-day recoveries surpass fresh COVID-19 cases in Arunachal ITANAGAR, SEP 28 (PTI): Single-day recoveries outnumbered fresh COVID-19 cases in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday as 47 more people recuperated from the disease, while 43 new infections were reported, a health department official said.

The new cases pushed the tally in the northeastern state to 54,395.

State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said 53,802 people have been cured of the disease so far.

The recovery rate among coronavirus patients currently stands at 98.90 per cent.

The death toll remained at 274 as no new fatality due to the infection was reported in the last 24 hours, the SSO said.

Arunachal Pradesh currently has 319 active cases. Tirap district has the highest number of active cases at 59, followed by West Kameng (52), Lower Subansiri (29) and Tawang (27). Over 11.38 lakh samples have been tested for COVID-19 so far, including 2,802 on Monday, Jampa said, adding that the positivity ratio in the state stands at 1.53 per cent. According to State Immunisation Officer Dr Dimong Padung, 11,55,669 people have been inoculated.

Mizoram logs highest single-day spike of 1,846 COVID-19 cases AIZAWL, SEP 28 (PTI): Mizoram’s COVID-19 tally mounted to 90,539 on Tuesday as a record 1,846 more people, including 324 children, tested positive for COVID-19, a health official said.

The northeastern state’s coronavirus death toll rose to 302 as one more patient succumbed to the infection.

On September 21, the state had reported its previous highest single-day spike of 1,731 COVID-19 cases.

The single-day positivity rate dipped to 19.44 per cent from 31.77 per cent on Sunday as the fresh cases were detected from 9,494 samples. A total of 1,659 samples were tested on Sunday. Aizawl district registered the highest number of new cases at 1,082, followed by Siaha (348) and Lunglei (119). Three new patients have travel history, while 1,843 infections were detected during contact tracing, the official said.

Mizoram now has 15,843 active cases, while 74,394 people have recovered from the infection so far, including 1,481 on Monday. The recovery rate among the COVID-19 patients stood at 82.16 per cent, while the death rate was at 0.32 per cent.

The state has conducted more than 10.8 lakh sample tests for the virus to date.

A total of 6.77 lakh people have been inoculated to date, of whom 4.21 lakh have been fully vaccinated.

AGARTALA, SEP 28 (IANS): Six Chakma tribal organisations of Tripura claimed on Tuesday that during the past over 20 years, at least 10,000 Bangladeshi tribals of Tripuri community entered into India from across the border as their lands were being grabbed by the Muslim settlers in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT).

The six Chakma organisations submitted a memorandum to Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Monday and urged him to conduct a state-wide study to identify the influx of foreigners, irrespective of their ethnic origin or religion.

The spokesman of the six Chakma bodies, Arunjoy Chakma, told IANS on Tuesday that the Tripuri community among the tribals is more vulnerable to the attacks by the Muslim settlers in the CHT of southeast Bangladesh.

He said that at least 10,000 Bangladeshi tribals of Tripuri community have been settled in southern Tripura and eastern Tripura after they migrated from the CHT since 2000.

There are about 300,000 Tripuris in the CHT. The six Chakma or-

Sabha.

Its allies Asom Gana Parishad and United People’s Party Liberal have nine and five MLAs each, respectively.

The Congress has 27 legislators, AIUDF (15), Bodoland People’s Front (3) and CPI(M) has one.

There is one Independent MLA as well.

Sonowal resigns from Assam Assembly

Guwahati, Sep 28 (PTI): Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who has been elected to the Rajya Sabha, resigned

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from Assam Assembly on Tuesday hours after the Election Commission announced the schedule for by-poll in five seats in the state on October 30.

Sonowal, a two consecutive term MLA from Majuli seat, was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

His resignation from the assembly was accepted by Speaker Biswajit Daimary, OSD to Assam Assembly Amarendra Deka said.

With Sonowal’s resignation, BJP’s strength in the 126-member As-

NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), a wing of the ISRO, has been helping the government in flood control through space technology.

Addressing an event on the Foundation Day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Shah said that a big new experiment has been initiated in the Northeast where a society has been formed to harness space science through the NESAC, which was set up by the Department of Space and the North Eastern Council.

“We have started using the space technology in disaster management by doing advance planning from last year,” he said.

The home minister said in the Northeast, the Brahmaputra is often flooded, but the topography there is such that it is very easy to transfer the water of the river to a lake of thousands of hectares before it floods.

He said if a lake can be built, the chances of flooding will be reduced by

By-polls to 3 vacant seats in M’laya on Oct 30 Correspondent SHILLONG, SEP 28: The by-elections for filling up three vacant seats in the Meghalaya Assembly will be conducted on October 30 in strict adherence to COVID-19 safety guidelines and the counting of votes will be held on November 2, election officials said.

The by-polls are necessitated following the demise of two Opposition Congress legislators, David Nongrum from Mawrynkneng Assembly constituency and Dr Azad Zaman from Rajabala Assembly constituency and Independent legislator, Syntar Klas Sunn from Mawphlang Assembly constituency.

Sunn had supported the ruling National People’s Party-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government.

The last date of filing nomination is October 8, while October 11 has been fixed as the date of scrutiny of nomination papers.

The last date of withdrawal of candidature has been fixed on October 13, Chief Electoral Officer Frederick Roy Kharkongor said. The

By-polls to 5 Assam assembly seats to be held on Oct30 GUWAHATI, SEP 28 (PTI): By-election to five assembly constituencies of Assam will be conducted on October 30, the Election Commission of India said on Tuesday.

Counting of votes will be undertaken on November 2 and the entire polling process will be completed

by November 5, it said.

With the announcement of the election dates, the model code of conduct in the districts where polling will be held would come into immediate effect.

By-polls to Gossaigaon and Tamulpur have been necessitated due to the death of the sitting MLAs, while the incumbents of Bhapanipur, Mariani and Thowra resigned to join the ruling BJP. The last date for filing of nomination is October 8, with scrutiny of the papers to be done on October 11, and October 16 is the deadine for withdrawal of nomination, the EC said.

In the House of 126 seats, the ruling BJP has 60 MLAs, which includes the seat held by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who was on Monday elected to the Rajya

ganisations in a joint statement said that at least 860 families or about 8,600 persons from 28 Tripuri dominated villages under six Union Parishads (Tabalchari, Tendong, Barnala, Amtali, Belchari and Gomti) in Khagrachari district in Bangladesh have fled to Tripura and settled in Sabroom, Silachari, Suknachari, Kaptala Para, Gorakappa, Ailmara, Karbook and Pancharatan and all the way up to Raisyabari since 2000.

Every day Tripuris are fleeing as their lands are being encroached by the Muslim settlers and about 1,572 Bangladeshi Tripuris have settled in different places of Dhalai district, Arunjoy Chakma said.

The memorandum of the six Chakma organisations claimed that the Hindu minorities in Bangladesh have been facing serious religious persecution and fleeing to India, including to Tripura.

“In November 2020, the houses of several Hindu families were vandalised and burnt down by radical Islamists in Bangladesh’s Comilla district over rumours about an alleged Facebook post slandering Islam.

sam Assembly has come down to 59. The ruling allies AGP and UPPL have nine and five MLAs respectively. Opposition Congress has 27 MLAs, AIUDF 15, BPF three and CPI(M) one MLA. There is one Independent MLA in the House.

Earlier during the day, the EC announced dates to hold by-poll in five seats of Assam -- Mariani, Thowra, Bhabanipur, Tamulpur and Gossaigaon.

The Majuli constituency was not included in the list as Sonowal had not resigned by then.

Election Commission has decided to use EVMs and VVPATs in the bye-election in all the polling stations.

“Adequate numbers of EVMs and VVPATs have been made available and all steps have been taken to ensure that the polls are conducted smoothly with the help of these machines,” the election official said.

With the announcement of the by poll dates, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect in the districts in which the whole or any part of the Assembly constituency going for election is included.

The by-elections were deferred in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and will now be held in adherence to safety protocols.

“A new rule has been introduced according to which any candidate, polling agent or driver who comes in contact with election or public officials must be doubly vaccinated against COVID-19,” Kharkongor informed.

“Only three vehicles are permitted within a periphery of 100 meters of Returning Officer’s office.

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No procession for nomination shall be permitted,” he said.

The Election Commission has also restricted public meeting to 30 per cent of the allowed capacity or 200 persons in case of indoor meeting, whichever is less and has asked candidates to maintain a register to count the number of people attending the meeting.

Outdoor meetings have been restricted to 50 per cent of the ground capacity.

“The entire area will be cordoned off and will be guarded by the police. The count of people entering the ground will be monitored,” the election official said.

Moreover, the Election Commission has restricted the number of ‘star campaigners’ to 20 for the byeelections for National /State recognized parties and 10 for un-recognized registered parties due to the ongoing pandemic.

“No road show shall be allowed and no motor/ bike/cycle rallies will be allowed,” Kharkongor said, adding that the silence period has been increased to 72 hours before the end of the by-elections.

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 28/09/2021

I, NOBOLAL JIDONG, S/o Lt. Debolal Dimasa resident of Bamunpukhuri-1, Dist:Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and states as follows: 1. That I am the sole and lawful owner of an area of land (Panikheti) measuring 07B-00K-19Ls covered by Patta No. 35, Dag No. 74 under Bamunpukhuri-1 Block, Mouza No. 3, situated at Bamunpukhuri-1 Village, Dimapur, Nagaland.

2. That of late it has come to my knowledge that some unknown person/ persons has been using my patta by obtaining a fake patta and also has been paying land tax. As such the said person/persons has been using fake patta without my knowledge and consent and more over the said person/persons was not known to me.

3. That in the event of any dispute arises pertaining to the fake patta in connection with any loan transaction, mortgage, lease made with any society/financial institutions/organization etc.. then I shall not held liable as I am not in any manner connected with the said person/ persons nor do I have given any authorization.

VERIFICATION

I take oath and solemnly declare/affirm that the particulars furnished above by me are correct and that I have not concealed or misrepresented any fact.

DEPONENT

Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 28th day of Sept 2021.

NOTARY PUBLIC

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IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE S/c NO. 179/2021 NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Pangernungsang has been applied

by Smti. M. Imtirenla, W/o Late pangernungsang, R/o H.No. 44, Block-2, Alongmen Ward, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: 1. GpF 2. GIS 3. Gratuity 4. Leave encashment 5. pension etc 6. closing of A/c Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 23.10.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 23.09.2021.

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Amit Shah 40 per cent. “The NESAC is working to find such type of location and it has also been successful. So far, 19 locations have been found, where big lakes will be built and energy will not be used to send water there as water will reach through topography. This is a new beginning and we have taken it one step further,” he said.

The NESAC helps augment the developmental process in the Northeast by providing advanced space technology support.

The home minister said after Narendra Modi became the prime minister, the winds of development have come to the Northeast and many roads are being built, because without connectivity the development of the region is not possible. “But these roads

and rail tracks also stop the natural flow of the water and with the help of satellites, we have accurately marked the natural flow of water where the roads and railways are being built, so that the system of water going under the road is made in advance,” he said.

Shah said satellites have also been used for flood mapping in road and railway construction.

The home minister said out of the 36 states and union territories of the country, 27 are severe disaster prone and 58 per cent of the land area is prone to ??moderate to very high intensity of earthquakes, 12 per cent is flood prone area where river flows through erosion.

He said about 7,516 km of coastline is marked by cyclone vulnerabilities, 68 per cent of the arable area is prone to drought every third year and around 15 per cent of the land in mountains is prone to landslides.

About 5,161 urban units are prone to floods and at such times disaster management in the country is a huge responsibility, he said.

Top Assam Maoist Tingraj Orang surrenders

File image of Tingraj Orang.

GUWAHATI, SEPT 28 (PTI): A top Maoist in Assam surrendered in Guwahati on Tuesday, police said.

Tingraj Orang, incharge of expanding the base of proscribed outfit CPI (Maoist) in Brahmaputra and Barak valleys, surrendered before Additional Director General of Police, Special Branch, Hiren Nath.

The 49-year-old Maoist was the convener of the outfit’s Assam State Organising Committee (ASOC) and also the general secretary of its Barak

and Brahmaputra valley zonal committees.

The Maoist, who hails from Samuktola village in Dibrugarh district, did not lay down any arms or ammunition. His surrender is a major setback for CPI (Maoist) in Assam and the ASOC would be leaderless, a police statement said.

Orang was associated with SFI and CPI(M) from 1989 to 1999. He joined the CPI (Maoist) in 2006.

He, along with two other Maoists from Assam, were earlier nabbed in Odisha’s Rourkela in 2011 but subsequently released.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Civil Misc. Case No. 12/2021

NOTICE

Whereas the petitioner Shri Manoj Kumar, H/o Late Beauty Devi, a resident of Thahekhu Village has filed a petition, praying for declaring the petitioner as "Legal Heir and Next of Kin" of Late Beauty Devi.

Notice is hereby inviting object, 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 23th day of Sept 2021. dp-4707/21

Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME

Regd. No. 713/21 date: 23/09/2021 I, SHRI. K KHETOVI AWOMI, S/o khezheto Awomi, resident of d.c. Hill East colony , Zunheboto, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of Indian, belonging to Sumi (Naga) community in the state of Nagaland and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my name is inadvertently entered/recorded as k. khetovi Awommey in my HSLc Admit card and Aadhar card, k. khetovi Aommey in my HSLc Mark sheet, Mech Engg. Mark sheet and Birth certificate, k. khatovi Aommey in my HSLc pass certificate, k. khetovi Awomey in my Appointment Order, k. khetovi Sema in my Service regularization and S.O-II promotion Order and k. khetovi in my GpF account bearing No. 2768. However, my real and actual name is k. khetovi Awomi.

3. That the above mentioned names k kHETOVI AWOMI, k. khetovi Awommey, k. khetovi Aommey, k. khatovi Aommey, k. khetovi Awomey, k. khetovi Sema, k. khetovi pertains to one and single person and all the names are in respect of me.

4. That I am swearing this affidavit for the purpose of having different names of mine.

5. That henceforth and from now on my name shall be known as k kHETOVI AWOMI for all official purposes and intents.

6. That the all statements made in this declaration are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material hs been concealed therein.

DECLARANT Solemnly declare on oath before me by the declarant on this 23rd day of September 2021 at Zunheboto, Nagaland.

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Kanhaiya Kumar joins Congress

SAYS SAVING PARTY CRUCIAL FOR COUNTRY; JIGNESH MEVANI EXTENDS SUPPORT NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (PTI): Former JNU students’ union president Kanhaiya Kumar joined the Congress on Tuesday in the presence of Rahul Gandhi, saying the “country cannot be saved” without “saving” the oldest party.

Kumar addressed a press conference at the Congress headquarters here along with independent Gujarat MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani who too extended his support to the Congress ideology and said he would contest the next assembly polls on the Congress symbol.

Asserting that it is detrimental to a country’s interests if the Opposition is weakened as those in power become authoritarian, Kumar, who quit the Communist Party of India (CPI), described the Congress party as a “big ship” and said the small boats will survive only when the Congress is saved.

Rahul Gandhi with Kanhaiya Kumar, MLA Jignesh Mewani and others at AICC HQ in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

“I have decided to join the country’s oldest and most democratic party because I feel along with the lakhs of youths that if the Congress is not saved, the country will not be saved,” he said. Both Kumar and Mevani earlier joined Rahul Gandhi in garlanding the statue of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh near ITO to mark the martyr’s birth anniversary.

“In the kingdom of lies, revolution comes from the truth. The new and

the old friends will have to participate in this Satyagraha together,” Gandhi later tweeted using hashtag ‘BhagatSingh’. Kumar, who was flanked at the press conference by Congress leaders K C Venugopal, Randeep Surjewala, Pawan Bansal and Hardik Patel, said the country is “in danger” and “we need the courage of Bhagat Singh, equality of Ambedkar and unity of Mahatma Gandhi”.

He also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra

Modi, describing him as “Govinda of our times who changes his clothes often”.

“I joined the Congress party because I feel it is not only about some people but is an idea and the country needs to ponder over its present and future,” he said.

“This country has gone to pre-1947 days. I feel that one should not worry about saving one’s bedroom when the entire area is on fire.

There is a need to save the country. The Congress party is a party which would take forward the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh,” he said.

Stressing that only Congress can lead this ideological battle that is being fought in this country., the former CPI leader said out of a total of 545 Lok Sabha seats there are at least 200 seats in the country where there is no alternative to the BJP except the Congress.

“I feel the Congress

is the biggest opposition party, if it is not saved, if the big ship is not saved, then small boats will also not survive. That is why I cannot move away from this historic responsibility given to me,” he said. Kumar said one should understand the urgency of the nation and parties should set aside their differences to save the nation together.

“This country belongs to all. This left and right is irrelevant as we have to fight the one who is the Govinda of our times, who keeps changing his dress. That is why the priority should be to save the Constitution and the country,” he exhorted.

Kumar also expressed his gratitude to the CPI, where he said he was born and brought up and received the strength to fight. “I was born in that party, but the manner in which it is putting up a fight, its speed needs to be enhanced,” he said.

India handled COVID in best possible way despite limited resources: Shah NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that India has handled the COVID-19 pandemic in the best possible manner among all countries in the world despite limited resources.

Addressing the 17th formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) here, Shah also said that the Centre is planning to roll out the ‘Aapda Mitra’ (Friends in Disaster) project in 350 districts across the country by imparting training to citizens as first responders to any disaster.

The home minister said despite limited resources and with such a large population of 130 crore, India has fought the COVID-19 pandemic in the best possible manner among all countries.

If an analysis is done by any neutral agency, it will come to the conclusion

Amit Shah

that the country has done very well in fighting the pandemic and substantially reducing the death rate, he said.

Many countries had a tough time in dealing with the pandemic (Pasina choot gaya tha bahut deshon ka), he noted.

Shah also praised the NDMA for its commendable work during the pandemic.

Referring to the cyclone that had hit some parts of the country during the pandemic, he said it was due to the excellent planning and preparations that

not a single oxygen plant was damaged and there was no power cut to oxygen plants and hospitals in cyclone affected areas.

“We have done excellent preparation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership,” he said.

On the ‘Aapda Mitra’ scheme, he said a pilot scheme of the project has been successfully completed in 30 districts of 25 states in the country.

Under the scheme, people will be given training on how to immediately respond to any disaster and how to help people in distress and rescue them, he said.

Shah said thosepart of the project will be provided an insurance cover and agreements are being signed with 28 states in this regard.

The home minister said the government’s approach is to ensure zero loss of life during any disaster and it has been successful to a great extent.

HC gives go-ahead for Bhabanipur by-poll Anti-infiltration op in J&K’s Uri: Over 100 Chinese PLA transgress into BERATES CHIEF SECRETARY FOR ‘MISLEADING’ EC Pak militant captured, 1 killed U’khand, damage bridge in Barahoti

KO L K ATA , S E P 2 8 (PTI): The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for the September 30 by-poll to Bhabanipur assembly seat, from where West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting, saying it does not want to interfere with the Election Commission’s decision at this stage.

The court, however, severely berated H K Dwivedi, the state’s chief secretary, for projecting himself “more as a servant of the political party in power than a public servant” by writing to the election panel seeking early by-poll in Bhabanipur to avoid a “constitutional crisis”.

Fayan Sinha, the petitioner, had filed a PIL for quashing the EC’s deci-

sion to hold the by-poll on account of “misleading” submissions made by the chief secretary.

Passing the order, a division bench presided over

by Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal recorded its “strong reservation” about the conduct of the chief secretary in writing the letter to the EC. “As the process of election was initiated with the issuance of press note dated September 04, 2021 and the polling has to be held on September 30, 2021 we do not find it appropriate to interfere with the decision of the Commission to hold by-election to Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency at this stage,” the high court said in its order.

Taking exception to

the letter, the bench, also comprising Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj, said the chief secretary is a public servant, who has to discharge his duties in terms of provisions of law, whosoever may be in power.

The bench said a perusal of paragraph 6 of the press note issued by the EC shows that the information furnished by the chief secretary to the commission was contrary to facts.

It said the EC was “misled” by the letter on the COVID-19 situation in the state being under control, as restrictions on account of the pandemic had been extended up to September 30.

The EC was also misled about the flood situation as it is known to all that there had been excessive rains in the state, the court said.

“Be that as it may, the most offensive part is the conduct of the Chief Secretary, who projected himself to be more as a servant of the political party in power than a public servant, whereby he stated that there would be constitutional crisis in case election to Bhabanipur Constituency is not held from where respondent No. 5 (Mamata Banerjee) wants to contest election,” it said.

S R I NAG A R , S E P 2 8 (PTI): A 19-year-old Pakistani militant belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba was captured alive during an antiinfiltration operation along the Line of Control on Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir in which one ultra was killed and three Indian soldiers sustained injuries, the Army said on Tuesday.

The operation was launched on September 18 after the Army noticed suspicious movement along the LoC, GoC 19 Infantry Division, Major General Virender Vats told reporters at a briefing in Baramulla district. He said an encounter took place when the infiltrators -- believed to be six -- were challenged.

While four of them were on the other side of the fence, two had come on our side of the territory.

“The four terrorists, who were on the other side, took advantage of the dense foliage and retreated back into PoK.The remaining two sneaked in.

“One of the infiltrators was killed in the encounter on the morning of 26th while another one pleaded that his life be spared.As is the ethos of the Indian Army, after taking due precautions, he was taken into custody alive,” the official said.

The apprehended infiltrator has given his identity as 19-year-old Ali Babar Parra, resident of Okara district in Pakistan’s Punjab province.

“He has admitted to be a member or Lashkare-Toiba and was trained in Muzaffarabad,” he added.

He has revealed that he was trained for three weeks at Khyber camp, Ghadiwala in Muzaffarabad in 2019, the officer said. He was recalled this year for some important task and was told by his handlers that he has to do drop supplies at Pattan.

But when we went through the recoveries and modus operandi, it shows that they had come here for some kind of a strike which went beyond the drop of supplies, the official said.

The Army official said the infiltration attempt was made along the Salamabad Nala, which was the same route used for the 2016 suicide attack on the Uri garrison.

“The infiltrating column was supported by the Pakistani side with three porters bringing supplies till the LoC,” he said.

The official said movement of such large number of people cannot take place without active complicity of the Pakistan Army deployed on the other side.

spread across 14 states.

Five of these seats are in Assam, four are in West Bengal, three each are in Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, two each are in Bihar, Karnataka and Rajasthan and one each is in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland and Telangana.

“The Commission has reviewed the situation related to pandemic, flood, festivals, cold conditions in certain regions, feedback from concerned States/UT and taken into consideration all facts and circumstances,” the EC said in a statement.

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NOTIFICATION Dated Kohima the 28th Sept’ 2021 NO.TOUR- F& F -40/2019-20/ // This is to inform all Tribal Hohos/ Organisation that there will be a Coordination Meeting on 1st October 2021 (Friday) at 11.00 AM in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Tourism Kohima: Nagaland to deliberate on the Upcoming 22nd Edition of Hornbill Festival 2021. In this regard 2 (two) representatives/members from each Tribal Hoho are requested to attend the aforementioned meeting positively and to treat the matter as important and urgent.

Sd/- (AJANUO BELHO) Director, Tourism Issued by DIPR DC-

NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (AGENCIES): Around 100 Chinese soldiers entered the Indian territory in Uttarakhand and damaged a bridge in Barahoti area before retreating back to China, said a report published in the Economic Times.

According to the reports, the soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) transgressed at least 5 kilometres inside the Indian territory through the Tunjun-La pass.

They had come on 55 horses, damaged Indian infrastructure, and left before

they could be confronted by the Indian troops.

The ET report, based on sources in the security departments, claimed that the PLA soldiers roamed in Barahoti for around 3 hours.

The transgression by Chinese troops was reported by locals, after which teams from the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police were dispatched to verify the report.

In the Central Sector (a 545-km stretch of border with Tibet in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), the dispute between India

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3 LS, 30 assembly seats to go for by-polls on Oct 30: EC

NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (PTI): Bypolls to three Lok Sabha seats and 30 assembly constituencies spread across 14 states will be held on October 30, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday.

The counting of votes will take place on November 2. The seats where Lok Sabha by-elections will be held are Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh.

In all three constituencies, the sitting Lok Sabha members had died.

The assembly bypolls will be held in 30 seats

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and China is over 2,000 square km of territory, in eight separate areas.

Barahoti lies on the border with China in the Chamoli district of Uttrakhand, north of the Nanda Devi National Park.

Back in July 2017, Chinese soldiers had transgressed into Barahoti twice during India’s standoff with China in Bhutan’s Doklam.

An ITBP source had then told the Indian Express that, “On both occasions [on July 15 and July 25] about 15-20 Chinese soldiers transgressed into the territory at Barahoti that India and China lay claim upon. The soldiers stayed there for a while and returned.”

Earlier in July this year, an ANI report claimed, “Recently, a platoon (about 35 soldiers) from the PLA was seen operating around the Barahoti area in Uttarakhand. The Chinese were seen doing some activity in this area after a significant breach.”

The Government of Nagaland has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Nagaland Education Project -The Lighthouse (NECTAR) and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards engagement of contractual employees. The Department of Education, Government of Nagaland therefore invites applications for filling up the following contractual engagement vacancies under Nagaland Education Project-The Lighthouse, in the manner prescribed below: 12 (Twelve) post of District Project Assistants (1 for each district – Dimapur, Kiphire, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Noklak, Peren, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto) TERMS AND CONDITIONS Minimum qualification and experience required: - Graduate or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institute/University.

- At least 3 years of experience in a State or NGO run project as a supervisor or field executive.

- Should have experience in roles of supervision, data collection and entry, project site visits and inspection.

- Proficient in their respective district common local dialect.

- Proficient in using MS Office.

- Excellent communication skills.

Remuneration: ₹ 30,000/- P.M (Fixed) Age as on 01-01-2021 Minimum Maximum 21 Years 40 Years Note: 1. Interested candidates may submit their resumes to contact@nagalandeduproject.com, on or before 5th of October, 2021 2. Applications will be accepted via Email only and should clearly state the NAME OF DISTRICT APPLIED for.

3. Candidates are allowed to apply for one district only. If found to have applied for more than one district, the application will be rejected.

4. Candidates applying for a particular district should be a permanent resident of that particular district and Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) should be produced during the time of Interview.

5. Eligible candidates will be called for a written test, for which the time, date and place will be specified later.

6. Candidates selected for the Interview, after the result of the written test, must bring along with them, in original, all educational qualification documents from matriculation onwards till requisite qualification together with HSLC Admit Card for proof of age and all other relevant documents like experience certificates. Failure to bring original documents will disqualify the candidate from appearing for the interview.

7. The engagement will purely be on contractual basis and will be co-terminus with the Project.

8. Any issue/complaints must be settled on or before the last date of submission of application. No complaints/grievances will be entertained thereafter.

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 295 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Self destruct mode

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hree years ahead of the big fight in 2024 and the Grand Old Party (GoP) of India-Congressseems to be in a hurry to become the Gone Old Party of India with the way the party’s high command- comprising of the Gandhis-are systematically dismantling the party’s edifice. Congressmukht Bharat or Congress-less India is the BJP’s proclaimed goal but this appears easier said than done. Quite ironically it is the Congress party itself, which is helping the BJP fulfill this goal of Congressmukht bharat. Besides having failed to win recent elections, the Congress is also losing many of its upcoming young leaders who see no future in the party. They seem to say that the party high command is not in touch with changing realities and unable to unify all factions to fight their greatest foe- BJP. The Congress led Indians in fighting for and eventually gaining freedom from the British.

The Congress is the only party that has ruled India for the longest period- almost 55 years through various prime ministers, the last being Dr. Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2014. Today, the Congress is not only crumbling but it is being brought down by its own leaders. The Congress ship is sinking and the leadership, instead of plugging the loophole, is busy removing party stalwarts with who the Gandhis are uncomfortable with. The Gandhis seem to be afflicted with some bizarre idea that it is time to rid the party of the old and bring in the new. That may not be insane but certainly, when done by someone who can play the game well. The Gandhi siblings humiliated Captain Amarinder by convening the CLP meeting of the Punjab government in Delhi(and not Chandigarh) without his consent. Again he was not even shown the courtesy of being asked to step down but his fate was already decided by the Gandhis and to be approved at the CLP meeting in Delhi. The Gandhi siblings may be tempted to think they have ‘fixed’ the independent and powerful Amarinder but they don’t realize it is going to be at great cost to the party’s image especially when Punjab is going to the polls by March 2022. A veteran leader who has led the party to victory cannot be humiliated like that. After Punjab, the siblings may feel emboldened to do likewise in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan the only two other Congress-ruled states besides Punjab. Their only right to claim to be the unmerited leaders of the Congress is because they have the surname of ‘Gandhi’ title. However, the Gandhis are failing to tackle every major crisis within the party as even in Goa, the party has lost its senior most leader Luizinho Faleiro to the TMC. It had already lost Sushmita Dev , daughter of veteran Assam Congress leader Santosh Mohan Dev to the TMC, while another upcoming leader Pradyot Debbarma also quit the party and floated his own party in Tripura. In fact, most of the chief ministers in the north east- Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh etc were former Congress leaders. The Gandhi siblings–Rahul and Priyanka- run Congress by proxy through their doting mother. However, the tragedy is the sibling are biting off more they can chew as they lack political instinct, acumen and are totally inexperienced in the field. This is clear proof that the Congress has shrunk to its lowest irrelevance into a private limited family property and the biggest gainer being the BJP.

DailyDevotion The “Go” of Unconditional Identification

Jesus…said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor…and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” —Mark 10:21 The rich young ruler had the controlling passion to be perfect. When he saw Jesus Christ, he wanted to be like Him. Our Lord never places anyone’s personal holiness above everything else when He calls a disciple. Jesus’ primary consideration is my absolute annihilation of my right to myself and my identification with Him, which means having a relationship with Him in which there are no other relationships. Luke 14:26 has nothing to do with salvation or sanctification, but deals solely with unconditional identification with Jesus Christ. Very few of us truly know what is meant by the absolute “go” of unconditional identification with, and abandonment and surrender to, Jesus.

“Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him…” (Mark 10:21). This look of Jesus will require breaking your heart away forever from allegiance to any other person or thing.

Has Jesus ever looked in this way at you? This look of Jesus transforms, penetrates, and captivates. Where you are soft and pliable with God is where the Lord has looked at you.

If you are hard and vindictive, insistent on having your own way, and always certain that the other person is more likely to be in the wrong than you are, then there are whole areas of your nature that have never been transformed by His gaze.

“One thing you lack….” From Jesus Christ’s perspective, oneness with Him, with nothing between, is the only good thing. “…sell whatever you have….” I must humble myself until I am merely a living person. I must essentially renounce possessions of all kinds, not for salvation (for only one thing saves a person and that is absolute reliance in faith upon Jesus Christ), but to follow Jesus. “…come… and follow Me.” And the road is the way He went.

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There are people who have money and people who are rich. ~ Coco Chanel

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Post-mortem

Historical Demarcation of Nagaland-Assam Border T

Rengma Hills was the backbone for the formation of Naga Hills District

he Rengma Hills was created vide political proceedings under section Nos. 79&80 on 18th April 1841 by the British Government of India. Geographically, Rengma Hills lies between Bora Dikharu Nallah, Ban-Inkhuparbat and Tarapung-Bar pung Nallah in the North, the Jamuna and Diphu River in the south, the course of Bora Dikharu and Horo Dikharu in the west and in the east it is contiguous with Naga Hills. This territory was never subjugated till the advent of the British in Assam. Capt. John Butler, political officer in the Naga Hills wrote thus in his “British Memorandum on the Naga Country”.

The Rengma Hills was then divided into two Mouzas-East Rengma Mouza and West Rengma Mouza.

These two Mouzas, were created under the Revenue proceedings, vide section No. 116 to 118 in February 1861 for the purpose of revenue collection. After the creation of Rengma Mouzas, Rengma were appointed as Mouzadars for collection of revenue. House tax was fixed at one rupee per house.

1. Creation of Naga Hills District 1866 When the British rule was further extended into Naga territory it became necessary to set up administrative headquarters to look after the Naga administrative areas, thereby, a Subdivisional headquarters was set up at Asaloo in 1852 to protect and administer the controlled areas, and the Sub-division was placed under Nowgong district.

In the meantime, it became necessary to carve out a separate Naga Hills District from the plain districts, therefore, the sub-divisional headquarters at Asaloo was shifted to Samaguting (Chumoukedima) in 1866 and thus was formed the Naga Hills district encompassing Rengma Hills, parts of Mikir Hills, N.C Hills and Angami and Zeliang areas.

The boundary of the then Naga Hills Disrtict was notified in 1867 with Samaguding as its headquarters and Lieutenant Gregory became Deputy Commissioner of Naga Hills.

1. Boundary of Naga Hills District When the boundaries of the Naga Hills District was first defined in 1867, some part of the Rengma

inhabited area between the Kalliani river and Tarapung Nallah in the north was not brought within the territorial jurisdiction of the Naga Hills District. This omission was, therefore, rectified in 1875 when the boundaries of the Naga Hills District was redefined merging the Rengma inhabited area between Kalliani river and Tarapung Nallah with Naga Hills District, leaving behind the Mikir inhabited area within the district of Nowgong.

After the formation of Naga Hills District, the Rengma Nagas of Rengma Hills came under the administrative control of Deputy Commissioner of Naga Hills District, Samaguting, and they paid their housetax of one rupee per house annually at Samaguting.

In 1871, their house-tax amount was Rs. 459/- .

Even after the Naga Hills District headquarters was shifted from Samaguting to Kohima in 1878, the Rengma Nagas of Rengma Hills continued to remain under Naga Hills District, Kohima and paid their house-tax at Kohima.

However, G.H. Damand, political officer of Naga Hills district, Kohima proposed that size of the district had increased and it was physically impossible to look after the plain areas of the district from Kohima, therefore, two Rengma Mouzas-East Rengma Mouza and West Rengma Mouza be transferred to the adjoining districts of Nowgong and Sibsagar for administrative convenience.

It was proposed without the Knowledge and consent of Rengma Nagas of Rengma Hills and also the Nagas of Naga Hills District.

On this subject Maj. T.B. Michell, Deputy Commissioner, Naga Hills District, Kohima, successor of G.H Damand, wrote to the Secretary of the Chief Commissioner, Assam vide his letter No. 1074, dated 18th May, 1881 raising his objection for the proposal to transfer these two MouzasEast Rengma Mouza and west Rengma Mouza to the adjoining districts of Nowgong and Sibsagar.

He wrote as follows, “The Rengma Naga villages in the Rengma Hills belong to this district (Naga Hills District) and I should be unwilling to see them transferred either to Nowgong or Sibsagar. At

present they furnish a good many coolies for work both at Dimapur and Samaguting, and it happened more than once last year that large numbers came as far as Kohima with russud. They divided into two Mouzas, Viz. East Rengma Mouza and West Rengma Mouza.

Their revenue is paid at Kohima. This year (1881) the amount paid was Rs. 742. It is impossible for the political officer of the Naga Hills to exercise any very vigorous control over people living so far away but neither could the Deputy Commissioner of Nowgong or Sibsagar, or even the Assistant Commissioner of Golaghat, on this whole, I would not recommend and change being made at present”.

H o w e v e r, d e s p i t e strong protest from the political officer of the Naga Hills District, the Commissioner of Assam valley, issued a letter to the Chief Commissioner of Assam vide the letter No.432 Rev. R-3675 dated Shillong, the 3rd August, 1898 as follow:- “At present the greater part of the Rengma Hills and the whole of Nambor Reserve are included within its jurisdiction of the Naga Hills District and this arrangement was convenient so long as the headquarters of the district were at Samagudting, but it has become very embarrassing, since the transfer of the headquarters to Kohima. Proposal were accordingly made some years ago to exclude this territory from the Naga Hills District, but they were allowed to remain in abeyance pending the extension of the Assam Bengal Railway to this locality. The railway is now approaching completion and the necessity of exercising large gangs of coolies employed on construction works was brought prominently to notice during the last cold weather. Encouragement has also been offered to the extension of tea cultivation in the Nambor Forest along the side of the railway, and if practical effort is given to this policy, it is necessary that this tract of the country should be transferred to district in which the labor and emigration Act and other laws and regulations affecting labor and tea industry are in force”.

2. Transfer of Nambor Reserve, Rengma Reserve to adjoining

districts of Nowgong and Sibsagar Despite objection raised by political Officer of the Naga Hills District, the Chief Commissioner of Assam, issued a notification for transferring large hilly tracts and plain areas from the Naga Hills District to the adjoining districts of Nowgong and Sibsagar without the knowledge and the consent of the inhabitants of the areas. On 13th August 1898 the Chief Commissioner of Assam approved the transfer of Rengma Hills from Naga Hills District into the adjoining districts of Nowgong and Sibsagar, vide the Notification No.432, Rev.R-367 which writes, “The whole of the Large Reserve Nambor Forest would be transferred to that Golaghat Sub-division and also the whole areas of the Rengma Hills which now lies within the Naga Hills District.”

Thus, for the sake of administrative convenience large portion of Naga territories were transferred to the adjoining districts of Nowgong and Sibsagar in 1898, 1901, and 1903 without the knowledge and consent of the Nagas. With the advent of British in Assam, especially after the treaty of Yandabo 1826, the Rengma Nagas were placed under Nowgong administrative control till Naga Hills District was formed in 1866. When the Naga Hills District was formed with Rengma Hills as its main backbone, the Rengma Nagas of Rengma Hills came under Naga Hills District from the day it came into being. And thereafter, the Rengma Nagas of Rengma Hills continued to remain under Naga Hills district as one of its original constituents till 1898 and paid their house tax at Samaguting and then at Kohima; but without their knowledge, the Rengma Nagas were separated from the Naga Hills District and placed them under Nowgong and Sibsagar districts for the sake of administrative convenience. The Chief Commissioner of Assam turned a deaf ear to the protest made by the political officer of the Naga Hills, and issued a Notification for transferring huge hilly tracts and plains from Naga Hills to the adjoining districts of Nowgong and Sibsagar

without the knowledge of the Rengma Nagas for revenue and administration convenience. To this effect, the Chief Commissioner of Assam has issued a Notification order vide letter No.5646 R dated Shillong 9th December 1898 and order was notified for public general information on 1st January 1899. Thus the East Rengma Mouza and West Rengma Mouza were transferred from Naga Hills district to adjoining districts of Nowgong and Sibsagar was completed

by Notification No.143 P. dated 11th April 1901 and Notification No. 988 dated 24th February 1903. In this way the Rengma Naga homeland was divided into three districts viz, Nowgong, Sibsagar and Naga Hills district by the British Government of India.

3. Conclusion On the Assam - Nagaland boundary issue and the crude oil controversy,it’s important that we Nagas stand on the following grounds: I. The Naga Hills District boundary demarcation which was declared vide Notification No.3386p dated 24th December 1875, should be the boundary of Assam and the Nagaland.

That Notification left the Eastern boundary undefined.

II. The Rengma Hills which was created vide the political proceedings Section Nos. 79 to 80, on 18th April 1841, was a part of Naga Hills District when it was formed in 1866, and it continued remained under Naga Hills District, Kohima till 1899 and its traditional boundary was the boundary of Naga Hills District.

III. All the areas of East Rengma Mouza (now divided into three Mouzas viz, Jamunapur Mouza, Barapathar Mouza and Surupathar Mouza) should be restored to Nagaland.

ONGC has been carrying geological survey in Rengma Reserved Forest, Nambor Reserve and its surrounding areas, since 1981-89 and the areas fall under East Rengma Mouza, followed by exploratory drilling oil from the areas since 1988. Mool Chand, Regional Director, oil & Natural gas Commission, Eastern Regional Business Center, Nazira-785685 (Assam) dated 19th December

1990, wrote to Chief Secretary, Govt. of Nagaland that ONGC has been carrying out drilling and producing crude oil from Rengma Reserve Forests on the following locations:a) Gholapani, Haldibari areas, Lisa goan, etc. about 5-6 Km away from Rengmapani village in the valley of Rengma river, and also from b) Nambor Reserve Forest areas, which falls under East Rengma Mouza, and drilling and production of crude oil started from these areas since 1988. c) Rengma Pathar areas, production of crude oil started from this area since 1988. All these areas, falls under East Rengma Mouza and were a part of Naga Hills District, when it was formed in 1866. Therefore, the original boundaries of Naga Hills District which was formally laid down as in the Notification of the Foreign Department No.3386 P. dated the 24th December 1875 should be restored to Nagaland. The Rengma Naga and Govt. of Nagaland have legal right to claim land compensation, employment facilities and crude oil royalty from ONGC for drilling and producing crude oil from our land as mentioned in the areas and locations above.

However, without knowing the historical realities, the Govt. of Nagaland agreed that all these crude oil producing areas fall under Disputed Area Belt (DAB). For the Govt. of Nagaland, the areas of Rengma Pathar, uriamghat, Ghalapani, Haldibari, Rengma river valley, Rengma Reserve forest, Nambor Reserve Forest etc. are under Disputed Area Belt (DAB) whereas, for the Govt. of Assam, the so called DAB is their planning area for development and extraction of crude oil. d) We have to move to nullify the Naga Hills District boundary fixed on 25th December, 1925, notified on the basis of Inner line Regulation Act of 1873, which divided the Rengma Nagas and placed them under different administrative unit for their administrative convenience by the British Govt. of India. Under this 1925 boundary Notification, the entire Rengma Hills and Naga Hills Reserve forests were excluded from the Naga Hills District.

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Stop Food Loss and waste, for the people, for the planet

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29th September is the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

here are many people in the world who are striving for food everyday as they are poor or do not have a proper place to stay. They cannot think of wasting food at any cost because whatever they get is important for them. The irony is that for many people in the world, food waste has become a habit: buying more food than we need at markets, letting fruits and vegetables spoil at home or taking larger portions than we can eat. In a country like India we see both means people wasting food and people wanting food. Wastage of food puts extra strain on our natural resources and damages our environment.

When we waste food, we waste the labour, effort, investment and precious resources (like water, seeds, feed, etc.) that go into producing it, not to mention the resources that go into transporting and processing it. In short, wasting food increases greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to climate change. If we cannot grow food like farmers then

we do not have any right to waste food.

We should be aware that between harvest and retail alone, around 14 percent of all food produced globally is lost. Huge quantities of food are also wasted in retail or at the consumer level. The part of food that is lost from harvest up to, but not including, the retail level is called food loss. The part wasted at the consumer or retail level is referred to as food waste. Reducing food loss and waste is essential in a world where millions of people go hungry every day.

It is possible to stop wastage of food for which we need our positive will to stop the wastage. We can adopt a healthier, more sustainable diet ; buy only what you need ; store food wisely; understand food labeling; loving our leftovers; put your food waste to use; respect food; support local food producers; eat more pulses and veggies Our food systems cannot be resilient if they are not sustainable, hence the need to focus on the adop-

tion of integrated approaches designed to reduce food loss and waste. Actions are required globally and locally to maximise the use of the food we produce.

The introduction of technologies, innovative solutions (including e-commerce platforms for marketing, retractable mobile food processing systems), new ways of working and good practices to manage food quality and reduce food loss and waste are key to implementing this transformative change.

Cutting food loss and waste reduces poverty and hunger and fights climate change. In terms of climate change, the damage will be reduced taking into account that nowadays, food loss and waste is responsible for about 7% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and nearly 30% of the world’s agricultural land is currently occupied to produce food that is ultimately never consumed.

Little changes to our daily habits can make a huge global impact and we must

take action to stop food loss and waste as an estimated 17 percent of total global food production is wasted (11 percent in households, 5 percent in the food service and 2 percent in retail). Food that is lost and wasted accounts for 38 percent of total energy usage in the global food system.

We need to be aware of the importance of the food loss and waste issue, and promote global efforts towards resolving it. That is why, in 2019, the 74th United Nations General Assembly designated 29 September as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (resolution A/RES/74/209), recognizing the fundamental role that sustainable food production plays in promoting food security and nutrition. The day is an opportunity to call to action both the public or private sectors as food loss and waste undermine the sustainability of our food systems.

Considering the world’s growing population, the United Nations see an ur-

gent need in addressing the large quantities of food lost and wasted around the globe, stressing the risks implied for climate change, agriculture sustainability, human livelihoods, and food supplies. We can take the opportunity of the day and raise more awareness and motivate people to stop food loss and wastage. Food loss and wastage can be easily managed if we come forward and take action. Each and everyone can make a

big difference here for the planet. Let us make a commitment and take a pledge that we shall not waste any food or we shall not contribute towards food loss.

Being one of the basic rights, no one should be deprived of food and everyone can ensure that through their actions by stopping food loss or food wastage.

Ranjan K Baruah (With direct inputs from UN publication and feedback may be sent to bkranjan@gmail.com)

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On masks and other SOPs

Crowds without face masks, no regard for social distancing, etc., have become common sights in streets as many have started living like COVID-19 is no longer around.

The simplest of all the SOPs is wearing a mask, however, we hardly see any wearing them.

Whether or not we are vaccinated, its only imperative we do our bit as responsible citizens as we well know how rapidly the disease spreads.

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Climate change big challenge for entire ecosystem: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates 35 crop varieties with special traits to the Nation, through video conferencing, in New Delhi, September 28. (PTI)

for India in 21st century,” Modi said in his address.

“Our focus is very high on more nutritious seeds, adaptable to new conditions, especially in changing climate,’’ he said, adding that 35 new crop varieties will address the problem of climate change and help in the government campaign to make India malnutrition free.

Expressing concern over challenges of climate change, Modi said, “Not only agriculture, climate change is a big challenge to the entire ecosystem.”

Due to climate change, new types of pests, new diseases, epidemics are emerg-

ing. Because of which, there is a big threat to the health of humans and livestock and crops are also being affected, he said.

F u r t h e r, c l i m a t e change has an impact on fish production and animal health and output. As a result, farmers and fishermen have to bear the losses, he added.

The prime minister recalled massive locust attacks in various states last year in the midst of the Corona pandemic and said the country tackled the locust attack by making a lot of efforts and saved farmers from incurring huge damages.

“Everyone’s efforts are

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NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Centre and others on a plea by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta High Court decision to order a CBI probe into cases of murder and crimes against women, which took place during post-poll violence in the state.

However, the top court declined to pass any directions to the CBI to not lodge any more FIRs in the matter.

After hearing detailed arguments by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the West Bengal government, a bench of Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose said: “You have made out the case for issuance of the notice. Let us see. We will give a short time for respondents to file counter.” As Sibal urged the bench to pass a direction to CBI to not register any more cases in the matter, the bench replied: “It is only a week, nothing will happen.”

On his submission that the CBI is issuing notice to police officers in the cases, Justice Saran said: “You have argued about natural justice, we should not pass any order without hearing the other side.” The top court has scheduled the matter for further hearing on October 7. After the hearing concluded, Sibal sought an observation from the bench that the CBI probe into the matter will be subject to the outcome of the case in the top court. The bench

replied: “It is understood so even without passing a specific order... We don’t need to say that.” The Mamata Banerjee-led state government has challenged the high court order in the top court. A five-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court had ordered a CBI investigation into all the alleged cases of heinous crimes in the state after the poll results after accepting the recommendations of an NHRC panel.

For other criminal cases connected with post-poll violence, the high court had directed court-monitored investigation by a Special Investigation Team.

On September 20, the West Bengal government had told the Supreme Court that “shocking things” have happened in the state and cases, which included dacoity, were being transferred “en masse” to the CBI. “In one case, the man is alive..CBI is also investigating dacoity cases. All kinds of things are happening,” Sibal submitted. The state government’s plea had argued that NHRC committee report was prepared in great haste, “with a pre-conceived and motivated objective and most crucially, in utter disregard of the principles of natural justice, the established principles of criminal jurisprudence”. It further added that direction transferring cases to the CBI and the SIT was not in accordance with the principles laid down by the top court, as such transfers must be done in rare or exceptional cases only.

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CHANDIGARH, SEP 28 (PTI): SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to invite protesting farmers for talks and also demanded a special session of Parliament to revoke the three “black” agri laws.

The statement comes a day after farmers under the aegis of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) held a Bharat Bandh to demand repeal of the three laws. The SKM is an umbrella body of over 40 farm unions spearheading the agitation.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president urged Modi to “intervene personally, immediately and effectively,” and invite farmers for talks without preconditions to revoke the three “Black Acts” on agrimarketing.

Felicitating farmers of the country, especially those from Punjab and Haryana, for the “complete success” of the peaceful Bandh, Badal said this should show the government that the people of the entire country stood solidly behind their ‘annadata’ (food provider).

In a statement here, Badal also urged the PM to convene a special session of Parliament to revoke the three Acts on agricultural marketing that have led the country to this “impasse”.

He said, “As a first step, the government must invite farmer organisations for talks without any precondition and without any further loss of time.”

Punjab CM allocates portfolios to ministers CHANDIGARH, SEP 28 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday allocated portfolios to the new ministers, keeping 14 departments with himself and giving home affairs to deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and health to other deputy O P Soni.

Channi, who took oath as the chief minister on September 20, gave the local government, and parliamentary affairs departments to senior cabinet colleague Brahm Mohindra.

Some of the key departments which will be held by the chief minister are power, excise, mining and geology, environment, and civil aviation.

Randhawa will also hold the cooperation, and jails departments while Soni will look after the defence services welfare and freedom fighters department.

Another senior cabinet minister Manpreet Singh Badal gets the finance portfolio. Several ministers, in-

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi addresses a press conference in Chandigarh, Sept. 28. (PTI)

cluding Badal, who were a part of the previous Amarinder Singh-led cabinet, have retained their portfolios.

Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa will be the Rural and Panchayats, and Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development Minister. Aruna Chaudhary got

revenue, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria got water resources, Razia Sultana will hold water supply and sanitation, and women and child development, and Bharat Bhushan Ashu was given food, civil supplies and consumer affairs departments.

Vijay Inder Singla will hold the Public Works De-

partment, but the School Education Department he held earlier has been allotted to new entrant Pargat Singh, who will also be the new sports minister.

Among the other new entrants, Randeep Singh Nabha will hold the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Rana Gurjit Singh got technical education and industrial training, and horticulture departments, while Raj Kumar Verka will hold the social justice, empowerment and minorities, medical education and research departments.

Another new face Amarinder Singh Raja Warring will be the transport minister, Sangat Singh Gilzian will be the forests, wildlife, and labour minister while Gurkirat Singh Kotli will hold the industries, and commerce departments.

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Forced religious conversions cannot be the measure of spread of any religion in a country where both believers and atheists have equal rights, Naqvi was quoted as saying in a

MUMBAI, SEP 28 (IANS): The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday summoned and questioned senior Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab pertaining to the allegations levelled by sacked police official Sachin Vaze.

Emerging from the ED office this evening, Parab - appearing weary but unruffled - said that he had replied to all the queries posed by the ED sleuths. “I am answerable to an authority like the ED, not bound to reply to any individuals.

If called again, I shall definitely go and cooperate with them,” he told the media in a brief interaction. To questions whether the ED was satisfied, Parab said that he was not in a position to comment on this. Vaze, a dismissed Assistant Police Inspector, had levelled allegations of corruption against Parab and former H Anil Deshmukh in April.

NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (PTI): The defence ministry has dissolved the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) with effect from October 1 and transferred its assets, employees and management to seven public sector units (PSUs), according to an official order.

As part of the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (selfreliant India) package, the central government had announced on May 16 last year that it would improve autonomy, accountability and efficiency in ordnance supplies by corporatisation of the OFB. In an order dated September 28, the defence ministry said: “Government of India has decided to transfer, with effect from October 1, 2021, the management, control, operations and maintenance of these 41 production units and identified non-production units to seven government companies (wholly owned by the government of India).”

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statement. India is the only country in the world where festivals and other joyous occasions of various religions are celebrated together, he said.

“We need to keep this shared cultural heritage and legacy of co-existence strengthened. Any attempt to disturb this fabric of unity and harmony will hurt the soul of India,” Naqvi asserted. Followers of almost all the religions of the world live in India and the constitutional and social guarantee and the safety of their religious, social, economic and educational rights is the beauty of the country’s strength of “unity in diversity”, he said.

Naqvi asserted that it is “our collective national responsibility” to ensure that India’s culture of tolerance and commitment of co-existence is not allowed to be weakened under any circumstances.

future farming, he said, “We need to keep modernising the ecosystem from seed to market currently being created by the government. ...Efforts to promote modern agricultural machines and equipment are showing results today.”

However, the use of drones and sensors has to be enhanced to get high quality farm data and real-time solutions, Modi said and added the new drone policy would help the agriculture sector.

Modi further said that there is a need to take modern agri-science to every village and every household.

Agri-research should be part of the syllabus of middle school, for which steps have been taken in the National Education Policy.

He also spoke about the role of start-ups in taking technology to villages.

Stressing that the farm sector grows rapidly when farmers are given a safety net, the prime minister listed out schemes implemented in the last few years for the growth of the farm sector.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (PTI): Forced religious conversions cannot be the measure of spread of any religion in a nation like India, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday and asserted that both believers and atheists co-exist with equal rights in this country.

In his interaction with prominent people from the Christian community belonging to various parts of the country, Naqvi said India can never fall prey to religious bigotry and intolerance as it is the world’s largest centre of spiritualreligious knowledge and also a source of inspiration for “Sarva Dharma Sama Bhav” (equal respect to all religions) and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (whole world is one family).

He said both believers and atheists have equal constitutional and social rights and protection in India.

new farming tools are at the core of future farming and stressed on use of drones and sensors to collect highquality farm data and realtime solutions.

During the virtual ceremony, Modi also inaugurated the newly-constructed campus of the National Institute of Biotic Stress Tolerance, Raipur. He also distributed the ‘Green Campus Award’ to agricultural universities and interacted with five farmers who are using innovative methods.

“Indian agriculture has always remained scientific.

The synergy between agriculture and science should continue as it is important

needed to protect agriculture from the impact of climate change. ... Intensive research on these aspects is necessary continuously,” Modi said.

When science, government and society work together, the results will be better. Joint efforts of farmers and scientists will increase the strength of the country in dealing with new challenges, he said and added that the campaign launched to promote climate resilient crop varieties is apt now as there is a need to strike a balance between “back to basics’’ (traditional farming) and ‘march towards future.’

He noted that India’s traditional agriculture had all the protection to deal with the challenges faced currently.

India agriculture was multi-cultured but gradually converted into monoculture as farmers started to harvest single crops because of various reasons, he said, and asserted, “We need to change this.”

Stating that modern technology and new farming tools are at the core of

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NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said climate change is a big challenge not only for the farm sector but also for the entire ecosystem, and efforts needed to be stepped up to address the problem.

Modi called for collective efforts and continuous intensive research to deal with the climate change, which is adversely impacting the output of agriculture and allied sectors, thereby causing huge losses to farmers.

The prime minister was addressing farmers and other stakeholders through video conferencing after launching 35 new crop varieties with special traits to address climate change and malnutrition.

In the last six-seven years, science and technology are being used on a priority basis to solve the challenges related to agriculture, he said, adding that the joint efforts of farmers and scientists will give better results.

Modi also said that modern technology and

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is low compared to that globally.

As tier-I scales up, the tier-II will also benefit, resulting in a multiplier effect and cost competitiveness, she said adding that “the scheme is also likely to attract foreign investments into India, capitalising on global economies de-risking their supply chains”.

The production and export of advanced automotive components will also help compensate for the potential loss of revenues from traditional components to an extent as overseas markets move into electric vehicles (EVs) in the future, she added.

The automotive sector has been one of the key beneficiaries of the PLI scheme. Along with the FAME-II, the state EV policies (on the demand side) and earlier-announced PLI for ACC batteries (on the supply side), the current PLI scheme will enable India to leap-frog from fossilfuel based automobiles to green transportation, ICRA stated.

Besides, the scheme will also lead to the pro-

motion of next-generation safety technologies to make Indian automobiles and roads safer, it said.

The eligibility for existing domestic and global auto and auto component players to apply for incentives under the PLI scheme is contingent on committed fresh investments, group turnover and group fixed assets, as per ICRA. New non-automotive investors with a global net worth of Rs 1,000 crore and a clear business plan for investment in advanced automotive technologies are also eligible.

“The PLI will accelerate India’s transition into new technologies. Incumbent OEMs will benefit from the scheme. Most mid-size auto component suppliers supplying or targeting to supply advanced technology components will gain from the scheme.

“However, ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicle manufacturing is largely excluded for incentives and some EV start-ups may be at a disadvantage if they do not scale up going forward,” Vinutaa said.

NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (PTI): Gold prices declined

by Rs 54 to Rs 45,080 per 10 gram in the national capital on Tuesday in line with weak global cues, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 45,134 per 10 gram.

Silver prices declined sharply by Rs 573 to Rs 58,961 per kg from Rs 59,534 per kg in the previous trade.

In the international market, gold was trading lower at USD 1,743 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 22.37 per ounce.

“The rise in US bond yields have pressured gold prices to trade weak,” according to HDFC Securities, Senior Analyst (Commodities), Tapan Patel.

Navneet Damani, VP – Commodities Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services said, “Gold prices eased, hurt by a stronger dollar and a sharp uptick in US Treasury yields, while investors awaited more cues from Federal Reserve officials on the central bank’s monetary policy shift.”

MUMBAI, SEP 28 (PTI): Tata Motors on Tuesday rolled out the 1,00,000th unit of its hatchback Altroz, from the company’s manufacturing facility at Pune.

The city-headquartered vehicle maker had commenced Altroz production at the fag-end of November 2019. It launched the vehicle in January 2020.

The first vehicle model built on the ALFA (Agile Light Flexible Advanced) architecture, the Altroz, has acquired the top 2nd position in the premium hatchback category in the current fiscal, with more than 20 per cent share with an average monthly sale of around 6,000 units in FY22, Tata Motors said in a release.

Moreover, the car clocked its maximum sales of 7,550 units in March this year, it added.

“We have crossed a major milestone, rolling out the 1,00,000th unit, during these challenging times and are grateful for the constant support and loyalty of our customers and partners.

(L-R) Rajesh Khatri, VP - Head Operations, and Anand Kulkarni, VP at passenger electric vehicles unit of Tata Motors.

“The Altroz occupies a pride of place in our New Forever range offering a wide variety of options in the premium hatchback segment,” said Rajan Amba, Vice-President for sales, marketing and customer care at the passenger vehicle business unit of Tata Motors.

With multiple achievements in its kitty, the Altroz reflects true international standards of safety, design, performance and overall experience, he said, adding,

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complexes at Mon and Noklak would be taken up in the next financial year.

Urging the district judiciary to take care of the new complex, he also sought support from the district administration and local citizens of the district to ensure a vibrant judiciary.

Wokha Bar Association president also spoke at the programme. CAWD executive engineer Sungtiba Amer presented the technical report.

De puty Commissioner Wokha, SP Wokha, NSLSA member secretary, host of lawyers, Lotha Hoho, Lotha Eloe Hoho and others attended the inaugural function.

Secretary law and justice Nino Iralu proposed the vote of thanks.

(From p-1) Further, claiming that at least six to seven cadres were present at each hideout, the police said they however managed to escape by taking advantage of the darkness and hilly terrain.

JAC launches Highway blockade Meanwhile, normal vehicular traffic on NH-37 (Imphal-Jiribam) and NH-2 (Imphal-Mao), the two lifelines of Manipur, was severely hit on Tuesday due to the highway blockade call given by ‘Joint Action Committee (JAC) Against the brutal murder of Athuan Abonmai’.

The committee had earlier set a deadline for the Manipur government to arrest the culprits involved in the murder case and threatened to impose a 48-hour blockade on NH-37 and NH-2.

JAC co-convener Alunbou Newmai said the committee decided to go ahead with the blockade as the State government failed to meet its

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Owing to the blockade, hundreds of Imphal-bound vehicles, including goods-laden trucks and inter-State passenger vehicles, were stranded at Mao gate on NH-2 and at Jiribam on NH-37, reports stated.

Showing solidarity to the cause of JAC, shops and other business establishments at Sekmai Bazaar and Kanglatombi Bazaar also downed shutters.

Newmai said the State government was yet to meet the committee’s demands, and appealed to civil society organisations (CSOs) and people of all communities to support JAC. “If the government fails to meet the demands, the JAC is ready to continue the protest and got for a Statewide total shutdown,”he threatened.

On the other hand, a postmortem on the dead body of Athuan Abonmai was conducted on Tuesday at RIMS morgue, Imphal. However, the body would not be accepted by the family as announced by JAC.

Rupee falls 23 paise to close below 74-level against USD MUMBAI, SEP 28 (PTI): The rupee tumbled 23 paise to close at 74.06 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as weaker Asian peers and massive sell-offs in domestic equities weighed on investor sentiment. Besides, rising crude prices also put pressure on the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 73.79 and witnessed an intra-day high of 73.73 and a low of 74.12 against the US dollar in day trade. The local unit finally settled at 74.06 a dollar, down 23 paise over its previous close.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.26 per cent higher at 93.62.

According to Dilip Parmar, Research Analyst, HDFC Securities the Indian rupee depreciated following global risk-off moods tracking cues from a sharp surge in bond yields ahead of Fed Powell’s testimony.

“The rise in global bond yields is likely to support safe-haven currencies as Powell may flag “upside risks” to inflation in his testimony. Looking ahead, a light data docket awaits, highlighted by the latest US consumer confidence figures, while Fed Chair Powell heads to Capitol Hill,” Parmar said.

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MUMBAI, SEP 28 (IANS): India’s Reserve Bank on Monday said that Rs 50,000 crore has been set as the ‘Ways and Means Advances’ (WMA) limit for the Central government during the H2FY22.

In financial parlance, the WMA is a mechanism used by the RBI, under its credit policy, to provide advances to states banking with it, to tide over tempo-

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casion, Justice S Hukato Swu said whenever any infrastructure was set up, it should be treated as an asset and not liability.

A s l aw ye r s we r e preachers and orders passed by the judges governed the society, he cautioned that judges must be very careful while passing orders. He also reminded judicial officers of their responsibilities so that society did not descend into chaos.

In his address, law and justice principal secretary R Ramakrishnan informed the gathering that construction of district court complexes were almost ready at Mokokchung, Zunheboto and Tuensang too and would be inaugurated soon, while work on district court

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In his brief address, Gauhati High Court Kohima bench judge, Justice Songkhupchung Serto expressed joy that Wokha district received the biggest district court building, but stressed that administration of justice was not determined by infrastructure alone, adding that the institution deserved to have proper environment.

He appealed to the citizens of Wokha district to support, defend and preserve the judicial institution, reminding them that as long as the judicial system was strong and the three pillars coexisted, society would progress and peace prevail.

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He appreciated the people involved in building the district court complex, adding that it was good to have such a big district court.

Referring to the Biblical quote “peacemaker shall be called the children of God”, he said the words were meant for lawyers and judges, adding this would be possible if the lawyer and judge made sincere efforts to bring a peaceful settlement to a problem.

Justice Dhulia urged the lawyers and judges to remember while dispensing cases that a litigant might be from the most

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The PLI incentives are sales-linked and are expected to be in the range of 13-18 per cent on determined sales values for OEMs and 8-13 per cent on determined sales values for auto component manufacturers, according to ICRA. An additional five per cent is to be given for manufacturing components for battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as per the scheme, ICRA said. The Ministry of Heavy Industries estimates that the scheme has the potential to bring fresh investments of over Rs 42,500 crore and result in incremental production of over Rs 2.3 lakh crore.

ICRA Assistant VicePresident and Sector Head Vinutaa S said, “The PLI scheme will increase localisation, accelerate investments towards a local EV ecosystem and has the potential to make India an export hub in the global auto supply chain.”

Vinutaa added that it aims to promote an indigenous global supply chain of advanced automotive technology products which

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The scheme aims for a future-ready and globally competitive Indian auto sector, by fast-tracking investments in technology and components where India needs to leapfrog.

Besides, it will increase localisation, accelerate investments towards a local EV ecosystem and has the potential to make India an export hub in the global auto supply chain, ICRA said in the report.

The government had on September 19 approved the PLI scheme for the auto industry with an outlay of Rs 26,400 crore that has been slashed from the initial outlay of Rs 57,000 crore.

The scheme will be effective from FY2023 for five years, and the base year for eligibility criteria would be FY2020.

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WH defends Biden’s remarks Indian China shows off air power in biggest airshow media is ‘better behaved’ than US press

ZUHAI ( CHINA), SEP 28 (AFP): China on Tuesday showed off its increasingly sophisticated airpower including surveillance drones and jets able to jam hostile electronic equipment, with an eye on disputed territories from Taiwan to the South China Sea and rivalry with the United States. The country’s biggest airshow, in the southern coastal city of Zhuhai, comes as Beijing pushes to meet a 2035 deadline to retool its military for modern warfare.

China still lags the United States in terms of tech and investment in its war machine, but experts say it is narrowing the gap. A US intelligence report this year flagged China’s growing influence as one of America’s biggest threats.

On Tuesday, a prototype of a new surveillance drone able to carry out

Invited guests and military officers walk past the J-16D on display during the Airshow China 2021. (AP/PTI)

attacks – the CH-6 – was among domestic tech unveiled in Zhuhai.

With a wingspan of 20.5 metres (67 feet) and 15.8 metres long, the drone can carry missiles and is designed for surveillance and strike operations, according to open-source intelligence agency Janes.

Other debutants include the WZ-7 high-altitude drone for border re-

connaissance and maritime patrol, as well as the J-16D fighter jet which can jam electronic equipment.

Both have already entered service with the air force, state media reported.

“They will play a major role in both the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea,” military commentator Song Zhongping told AFP. China claims virtually all of the South China

Sea – disputed with several other nations – while Beijing says the self-ruled island of Taiwan is an inviolable part of its territory.

China is also “clearly positioning itself to be an alternative supplier” of advanced drones, with relative affordability, said Janes analyst Kelvin Wong.

The United States and European countries have been hesitant to supply such equipment outside a select group of partners, he added.

A l r e a dy, C h i n e s e drones have seen combat action in the Middle East, with sales to other regions as well.

Similarly, the J-16D shows “overall improvement” in the combat capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army, said James Char, a Chinese military expert at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University. “This is indeed a

significant development since it gives the Chinese military an advantage in terms of conducting aerial electronic warfare over targets that possess significant air defence capabilities,” he said.

Under for mer US president Donald Trump, Washington authorised around $18 billion worth of arms sales to Taiwan, including advanced missile platforms -- sales that have angered Beijing.

The J-16D has wingtip pods to disrupt enemy electronic equipment and has drawn comparisons with the US Navy’s EA18G Growler.

The airshow, which is usually held every two years, was postponed from last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and is being held before a largely domestic audience due to quarantine and travel restrictions.

WASHINGTON, SEP 28 (AGENCIES): The White House has tried to pacify an upset American media over Joe Biden’s off the cuff remarks that the Indian press is “better behaved” than their US counterparts, with a senior official saying the President’s comments were not meant as a “hard cut” on them.

President Biden during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Friday praised the Indian press, calling it “better behaved” than the US media, criticising American reporters for asking questions that are not “on point” in front of a foreign head of government/state.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday faced a number of questions on Biden’s comments from American

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to reporters in Washington, U.S., September 24, 2021

journalists but defended the President’s remarks.

“I think what he said is that they’re not always “on point.” Now, I know that isn’t something that anyone wants to hear here.

But what I think he was conveying is, you know, today, he might want to talk about Covid vaccines; some of the questions were about that. He might want to talk about — and some of the questions are not

always about the topic he’s talking about that day,” Psaki said.

“I don’t think it was meant to be a hard cut at the members of the media — people he has taken questions from today and on Friday as well,” she said.

At the White House briefing, another reporter objected to the comparison between Indian and the American media.

Germany sees calls for quick decisions on new govt Protest in Kathmandu against Clashes over key kill Chinese land encroachment city130in Yemen fighters BERLIN, SEP 28 (AP): Pressure grew for a quick start to talks on Germany’s next government as newly elected lawmakers held their first meetings on Tuesday and tensions simmered in outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel’s bloc, which declined to its worst-ever result in the country’s election.

The narrow winners of Sunday’s parliamentary election, the center-left Social Democrats of Olaf Scholz, underlined their hopes of a quick start to talks with the likely kingmakers in a new government. And several prominent figures in Merkel’s center-right Union bloc questioned an initial push by election loser Armin Laschet to lead a new ad-

Saskia Esken and Norbert Walter-Borjans, center, applaud candidature of chancellery Olaf Scholz.

ministration.

Since neither of the traditional big par ties wants to renew their outgoing “grand coalition” of rivals, the third- and fourth-placed parties — the environmentalist Greens and the business-friendly

Free Democrats — appear to hold the keys to a parliamentary majority.

Leaders of those parties plan to meet each other this week to search for common ground before entertaining advances from potential suitors.

“The Greens and Free Democrats have been invited by us to hold exploratory talks with us this week already if they want,” Social Democratic parliamentary group leader Rolf Muetzenich said before a gathering of his party’s newly elected and outgoing lawmakers.

Scholz, the outgoing vice chancellor, said Monday that he wants a new government before Christmas if possible. Forming a government can take weeks or months in Germany as parties thrash out in detail the new coalition’s plans.

Laschet’s Union bloc also is holding a meeting of its lawmakers later Tuesday, with recriminations likely after a disastrous campaign.

KATHMAND U, SEP 28 (IANS): The Nepal Democratic Youth Association on Tuesday staged a protest in Kathmandu against alleged Chinese land encroachment in the Himalayan nation. Some media reports in Nepal suggested that China has encroached in Humla district and erected new boundary pillars.

The leaders and activists affiliated to the Association staged the protest at Maitighar in Kathmandu.

Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs in August formed a six-member panel to probe and report the land encroachment in Humla.

The panel submitted the report to the Home Minister

The leaders and activists affiliated to the Association staged the protest at Maitighar in Kathmandu.

Bal Krishna Khad on Sunday. The Home Ministry said that the panel headed

by Joint Secretary Jay Narayan Acharya suggested the government to deploy a joint inspection group, inspection committee and formation of an expert team to resolve the boundary issue with China.

The Nepal govern-

ment has not said anything about publicising the report prepared by Joint Secretary Acharya.

A similar kind of issue was raised by the Nepali media last year too but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu declined having any disputes on the border.

SANAA, SEP 28 (AP): Two days of fierce clashes between Yemeni government forces and the country’s Houthi rebels over a crucial central city have killed more than 130 fighters, mostly rebels, officials said Tuesday.

The escalation of fighting over the energyrich city of Marib comes as President Joe Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan travelled to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Washington presses for a cease-fire in the yearslong Yemen’s war.

France, Greece sign defense deal; Athens to buy 3 warships Myanmar faces humanitarian crisis: UN

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Macron after the signing of a new defense deal.

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UNITED NATIONS, SEP 28 (IANS): Myanmar is facing a humanitarian crisis with about 3 million people requiring assistance due to the ongoing armed clashes, insecurity, monsoon rains as well as the Covid-19 outbreak, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

In a report on Monday, the OCHA said the crisis was February 1 military coup and the subsequent detention of politicians, including former State Councillor Aung San Suu Kyi. Of the 3 million people, 1 million were previously identified in the existing response plan and a further 2 million identified since the military takeover.

More than 206,600 people have been internally displaced due to clashes and insecurity following the coup in Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin and Mon states, and in Tanintharyi region, the OCHA report saud. There were also reports of population movement in Magway and Sagaing regions, believed to be in thousands, in recent months due to armed

clashes and insecurity.

The security situation in southeastern Myanmar remains challenging, particularly in Kayah state and neighbouring areas of southern Shan, with clashes reported between the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and the alliance of the “Karenni Army” and the “Karenni Nationalities Defence Force”, according to the OCHA.

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The Yanpha Students' Union (YSU) under Wokha district, Nagaland heartily congratulates Shri Zuchamo Lotha on his recent promotion to AIG, Assistant Inspector General under the Directorate of Prisons, Government of Nagaland.

YSU further wishes him success in all his future endeavours.

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Through this column, we the All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union would like to express our profound gratitude and appreciation to the Samagra Shiksha, nagaland for extending financial support in celebration of Hindi Diwas at District Level on 14th September and State Level on 17th September 2021 held at Wokha.

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WOKHA DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION

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feLicitAtiON With immense pride and honour, we the Yezami Community Zunheboto extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Akato Achumi, Yezami village of Zunheboto area on being promoted to the post of the Deputy Director, Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

We pray that God grant him wisdom and good health in his future endeavours.

Ahoi Aye Chairman

Amento Awomi Secretary

With immense pride and joy, the Khiamniungan Union Kohima (KUK) extends our heartiest congratulations to the following bonafide members.

1. Shri. C. Imho Khiamniungan, promoted to the post of Assitant Director under School Education Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

2. Shri. M.Thangeo, promoted to the post of Language Officer under School Education Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

KUK wishes them success in their future endeavours.

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FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the Nihoshe Welfare Society Dimapur (NWSD) would like to extend our sincere and heartiest congratulations to Shri K Khushito Awomi, S/o Lt. Khezheto Awomi on being promoted to Senior Superintendent of Prison Department.

The Welfare further conveys our best wishes and prays that the Almighty God bless him good and success in his future endeavours.

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It is hereby put up to public consumption that I, Shri Kelhouletuo Mechielhuo, of P Khel, Kohima Nagaland, disowned my son Shri Vimecie Mechielhuo from all rights and title associating with me.

The decision was initiated owing to his noncompliance to the earlier declaration made by him on 13/03/2013, stating that he will mend his ways.

Henceforth, it is declared to all concerns that whosoever deals with him in whatsoever manner shall be doing so at their own risk.

Macron and Mitsotakis didn’t immediately disclose further details of the deal. A top French official said the deal was worth “several billion” euros.

Tensions between Greece and historic regional rival Turkey have increased in recent years over gas exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean and waters between the two countries.

Both countries have been at loggerheads for decades over a long series of issues, including territorial rights in the Aegean Sea, maritime and aviation boundaries, and minority rights.(AP) Derek Gatopoulos contributed to this story from Athens, Greece.

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strategic autonomy,” he added, saying it’s paving the way towards “a Europe that ... will be able to

defend (its interests) in the wider region, in the eastern Mediterranean, in the Middle East.”

The announcement comes at a key time for France after the loss this month of a USD 66 billion deal to sell diesel-electric submarines to Australia, which instead chose to acquire nuclear-powered submarines provided by the US. The three-way strategic defense alliance announced by Australia, the UK and the US came as a shock to French officials.

Greece has already bought 18 French Rafale fighter jets and plans to purchase another six under a program to modernize its armed forces.

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“Greece and France are today taking a bold first step towards European

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PARIS, SEP 28 (AP): France and Greece on Tuesday announced a multibillion-euro defense deal, including Athens’ decision to buy three French warships as part of a strategy to boost its defense capacities in the Eastern Mediterranean amid recurring tensions with longtime foe Turkey.

President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a defense and security strategic partnership in a joint news conference in Paris.

“This partnership expresses our will to increase and intensify our cooperation in the defense and security sector based on our mutual interests,” Macron said.

It will “help protect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity of both states.”

Greece will purchase three French frigates to be built by defense contractor Naval Group in Lorient, in western France.

The deal includes an option for the acquisition of a fourth frigate.

Mitsotakis said it comes “out of national motivation to shield our country,” but also has “a European motive as it strengthens our common

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‘Milk does a body good.’ Or does it? James Bond is Daniel Craig’s home: Rami Malek O I

search Laboratory in Boston, told CNN. The study showed that the group with the highest biomarker of dairy intake also had a significantly lower BMI, were more physically active, had a lower smoking rate, lower rates of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, a higher level of education, higher intakes of vegetables, fruit and fish, and lower intake of processed meat. All of these factors are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

“They were controlled for in the statistical analyses, however, residual confounding cannot be ruled out. The data reported are for associations, however, associations cannot establish causality,” Lichtenstein explained.

What researchers do know is that dairy, especially when it’s fermented, had been associated with heart benefits.

Trieu said, “It is important to remember that although dairy

foods can be rich in saturated fat, they are also rich in many other nutrients and can be a part of a healthy diet. However, other fats like those found in seafood, nuts and non-tropical vegetable oils can have greater health benefits than dairy fats.”

Brian Power, a lecturer at the department of health and nutritional sciences at Ireland’s Institute of Technology Sligo, said the study should prompt scientists to “rethink what we think we know about food and disease.”

“Dairy products do not need to be avoided,” Power, who was not involved in the study, told CNN. “This is largely lost in its translation when communicating what we know about healthy eating.”

The research was published Sept. 21 in the journal PLOS Medicine.

(By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter)

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We, the Yezami Students’ Union with immense joy and pride, take this privilege to congratulate Shri. AKATO AChUMi on being promoted to the post of Deputy Director, under Directorate of Social Welfare, Govt. of Nagaland The Union further wishes him a good fortune on this new responsibility bestowed on him and pray that Almighty God grant him good health, knowledge and wisdom to lead the esteemed Department.

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SUMI APHUYEMI KUQHAKULU ZUNHEBOTO

The Sumi Aphuyemi Kughakulu Zunheboto with great joy and immense pleasure would like to extend our heartiest appreciation and congratulations to Dr. K. Kalito Chishi, wife of Dr. G. Hokishe Sema of Kichilimi Village 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.

May the Almighty God bless her in all her future endeavor.

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TS are returning to Los Angeles for a mini-residency at the new SoFi Stadium, reports Billboard.com. The K-pop stars will bring the ‘BTS Permission to Dance On Stage - LA’ to Inglewood, California on November 27 and 28 and December 1 and 2. The in-person concert will mark the first time BTS have been able to be face-to-face with fans since the 2019 BTS World Tour. The news also arrives on the heels of their recent announcement of the livestream concert BTS ‘Permission to Dance On Stage - LA’, which will be held October 24.

The October livestream follows the group’s ‘BTS Map of the Soul On:e’ event from October 2020.

According to the release, that show was viewed in 191 countries/regions and used AR and XR tech that allowed the septet to interact with their followers via the ‘ARMY on Air’ fan event. SoFi Stadium is one of the largest music venues in Southern California and fans can begin to get tickets on October 5.

BTS also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a sevenmember South Korean boy band that was formed in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment.

(IANS)

included 43,000 people from the United States, the United Kingdom and Denmark, CNN reported.

“While the findings may be partly influenced by factors other than dairy fat, our study does not suggest any harm of dairy fat, per se,” said Matti Marklund, a senior researcher at the George Institute and joint senior author of the paper.

“We found those with the highest levels actually had the lowest risk of CVD [cardiovascular disease]. These relationships are highly interesting, but we need further studies to better understand the full health impact of dairy fats and dairy foods,” Marklund added.

The results should not be interpreted to mean that full-fat dairy products cut the risk of cardiovascular disease, Alice Lichtenstein, director and senior scientist at Tufts University’s Cardiovascular Nutrition Re-

have to be extremely respectful and 007, James Bond, is Daniel’s home. He was incredibly generous, very gracious, and also exceptionally detail-orientated and he made it a hell of a lot of fun. Good bloke.”

Playing the role of Lucifer Safin, Malek added: “He’s manipulatively charming and his evil takes form in ways beyond the confines of so many villainous stereotypes. When building the character Cary (Director) and I talked about what would terrify us; when we’re sitting in that cinema what collectively, as human beings, would truly unnerve us, what would give us chills.”

“The fundamental answer to this was finding a truth to the villainy. Something that makes it frighteningly possible. He’s not a cackling mastermind, he’s fastidious and precise in his kills.”

The movie will release in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on September 30.

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scar-winning actor Rami Malek has spilled the beans on working with Hollywood star Daniel Craig in the James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’.

‘No Time To Die’ is releasing on September 30 in India.

The film will have Craig playing the suave spy for the final time.

Joining the cast is Malek, who plays the villain Lucifer Safin in the movie.

Talking about working opposite Craig, Malek said: “It was everything you’d want me to say. And more. He’s very giving.

He’s so dedicated and so I think he appreciates it when he sees that reciprocated, as it was, by all the actors on the set.”

He added: “When you come into someone’s home you

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n the study, people who consumed more dairy fat actually had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who drank or ate less dairy, CNN reported.

“Increasing evidence suggests that the health impact of dairy foods may be more dependent on the type — such as cheese, yogurt, milk and butter — rather than the fat content, which has raised doubts if avoidance of dairy fats overall is beneficial for cardiovascular health,” said lead author Kathy Trieu, a researcher from the George Institute for Global Health in Sydney, Australia.

“Our study suggests that cutting down on dairy fat or avoiding dairy altogether might not be the best choice for heart health,” Trieu told CNN. To study the issue, her team looked to Sweden, measuring the blood levels of a fatty acid mostly found in dairy food. The country is known to be among the world’s highest consumers and producers of dairy products.

The investigators continued to follow just over 4,000 participants, whose blood was analyzed for an average of 16 years.

The researchers adjusted for known cardiovascular disease risk factors and looked at how many in the group had had heart attacks, strokes and other circulatory illnesses, and how many had died during those intervening years. Those whose blood contained the highest levels of the fatty acid had the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease and no increased risk of death from all causes, the study found.

The researchers didn’t stop at Sweden. They confirmed their findings by combining the results with 17 other studies that

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Plans for better performance at Olympics I should have quit way before Tokyo: Biles

NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (IANS): With India achieving their best-ever performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, the Sports Ministry has started planning for better performance at the 2024 and 2028 Olympics and has restructured its workforce with a focus on sports science and performance management.

The Ministry also gave out of turn promotions among others to sportspersons that have done well at the Olympics and Paralympics. Those include hockey players Savita Punia and Rani Rampal and para-athlete, high jumpers Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar.

The Ministry also approved a plan to engage in partnership with corporate India to strengthen existing facilities for athletes through CSR initiatives and direct funding.

The restructuring of the SAI workforce and the Target Olympic Podium

Scheme Secretariat aims at strengthening the existing support system provided to sportspersons so that they can excel at international competitions, especially the Olympics and Paralympics. “Our emphasis is on sports science and performance management and with the restructuring SAI will hire around 300 more scientific staff including 138 High-performance analysts, 23 high-performance directors, 23 sports medicine doctors, 93 physiotherapists, and 104 masseurs. Further posts have been created for 50 HighPerformance Coaches at

World Women’s Chess C’ship: India beats Armenia in round 3

SITGES (SPAIN), SEP 28 (PTI): The Indian team posted a second straight win in Pool A of the FIDE World Women’s Team Chess Championship by beating Armenia 2.5-1.5 in the third round here on Tuesday. The Indians had defeated Spain 2.5-1.5 in the second round late on Monday to notch up the first win after being held to a 2-2 draw in the opener against Azerbaijan.

With the win in round three, India moved up to the second spot on 7 board points and 5 match points behind the formidable Russia (11 board points, 6 match points).

In the match against Armenia, Tania Sachdev a n d B h a k t i Ku l k a r n i notched up the important wins to set up the victory.

D Harika had settled for a draw against Elina Danielian while the talented, young R Vaishali went down to Lilit Mkrtchian.

Sachdev, an experi-

enced player, got the better of Anna M Sargsyan in 40 moves in a Goglidze Attack game. Kulkarni contributed a vital point by taming Susanna Gaboyan in a 30-move affair.

Vaishali, who had won her matches in the first two rounds, suffered a reverse at the hands of Mkrtchian in a 30-move English Variation game.

In other third round matches, Russia outclassed Azerbaijan 3.5-0.5 and host Spain edged past France 2.5-1.5.

Earlier in the second round, Vaishali had scored the only win for India, beating Sabrina Vega Gutierrez while the others including the No.1 player Harika, Bhakti Kulkarni and Mary Ann Gomes drew against their respective opponents.

While Harika shared honours with Matnadze, Kulkarni and Gomes drew against Maria Eizaguerri Floris and Marta Garcia Martin respectively.

the NCOEs for targeted performance at international events, especially the Olympics,” said Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) 55th Governing Body Meeting.

Thakur chaired the meeting which was also attended by MOS Nisith Pramanik and members of the Governing Body including IOA General Secretary Rajeev Mehta, prominent ex-athletes Bhaichug Bhutia, Akhil Kumar, Trupti Murgunde, Kamlesh Mehta, among others and senior members of the Sports Ministry and

SAI. The restructuring will also create positions for strength and conditioning experts, performance analysts, biomechanists, psychologists, video analysts, physiologists, thereby giving athletes a holistic training opportunity, the SAI said in a release on Tuesday. It was also decided that several new departments, including sports development, partnerships, policy, and learning, will be inducted into TOPS for a 360 approach towards providing personalized support to elite athletes.

The members of the Governing Body also acknowledged the performance of the athletes at the recently-concluded Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics and approved the proposal to give out-of-turn promotions to five SAI Coaches, four of them current athletes, as a token of appreciation. Among those promoted were hockey player Savita Punia, who has been promoted from

assistant coach to coach, Indian Hockey team captain Rani Rampal, who has been promoted from coach to senior coach, hockey coach Piyush Dubey has also been promoted from coach to senior ‘oach of the men’s hockey team.

Paralympian high jumper Mariyyapan Thangavelu has been promoted from senior coach to chief coach and Sharad Kumar has been promoted from assistant coach to coach.

At the GB it was also discussed that the Sports Ministry will take on more partnership initiatives with the corporate sector and private organizations to build India’s sports ecosystem. SAI is already working with private entities like Glen Mark Foundation and Inspire Institute of Sport to develop specific sports and it has been decided to forge such partnerships that can benefit athletes, while also giving corporates a chance to be part of the management of sports facilities.

LO N D O N, S E P 2 8 (AGENCIES): Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles says she “should have quit way before Tokyo” after withdrawing from five of her six finals in Japan.

In a New York Magazine interview the 24-yearold says “I should have never made another Olympic team” after “everything I’ve gone through for the past seven years”.

Biles spoke in 2018 about being abused by team doctor Larry Nassar, who is now serving a life sentence in jail, BBC reported.

“It was too much,” the American says.

“But I was not going to let him take something I’ve worked for since I was six years old.

“I wasn’t going to let him take that joy away from

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me. So I pushed past that for as long as my mind and my body would let me.”

Biles was expected to win more golds at Tokyo 2020 but withdrew from the five finals, saying she had to focus on her mental health.

She later explained she had the ‘twisties’ - a dangerous mental block in which gymnasts lose their orientation in the air - and went on to compete on the balance beam, where she won bronze.

Biles had been seeing a therapist in the run-up to the Games and says anxiety set in when she arrived in Tokyo, in part due to coronavirus restrictions which barred fans and families from attending.

“Leading up to it, I got more and more nervous,” she says. “I didn’t feel as confident as I should have been with as much training as we had.”

The 19-time world champion describes attempting to compete with the ‘twisties’ as “basically life or death”, adding that after it set in mid-vault “it’s a miracle I landed on my feet”. Biles also highlighted extra pressure placed on her because of her race.

“As a Black woman, we just have to be greater,” she says.

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Mithali dethroned from top spot

NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (PTI): India captain Mithali Raj on Tuesday lost her top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Rankings for batters as she slid to the third place while veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami climbed two places to second in the bowlers’ list.

The 38-year-old Raj, who scored just 87 runs at an average of 29 in the just-concluded three-match series against Australia, now has 738 points in her kitty.

Australia’s Lizelle Lee (761) grabbed the top spot after gaining one place while her compatriot Alyssa Healy, who scored 112 runs in the three-match series against India, is at second spot with 750 points.

The 38-year-old Goswami’s stellar show during ODI series against Australia also took her to second spot.

Goswami took four wickets in the series which India lost 1-2, including the three-wicket haul for 37 runs in the final match.

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NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy from Oct 9 IPL: MI beat Punjab by six wickets Night matches to be introduced

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KO H I M A , S E P 2 8 (NPN): The 21st edition of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2021 organised by Angami Students’ Union (ASU) will be held from October 9 to November 6 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

Informing this during a press conference at ASU office, here Tuesday, tournament convenor, Dievi Yano informed that the theme for this year’s trophy would be “Goal for Peace” He said the trophy could not be held last year because of the pandemic however, with more relaxation now in place this year, the union had decided to go ahead with the trophy.

He announced that for the first time night matches would be played in the later stages of the trophy while unlike the previous editions

England world cup winner Hunt dies at 83

LO N D O N, S E P 2 8 (AGENCIES): Former Liverpool and England striker Roger Hunt has died at the age of 83. Known as ‘Sir Roger’ to Liverpool fans, Hunt was part of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning side and is the club’s record league scorer with 244 goals, BBC reported.

The forward won 34 England caps, scoring 18 international goals after making his debut in 1962 when Liverpool were in English football’s second tier. Hunt played in every game of the 1966 World Cup and scored three times to help England out of their group.

“Roger Hunt comes second to no-one in his importance in the history of Liverpool FC, that much is clear,” said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Bor n in Golbor ne, Cheshire, on 20 July 1938, Hunt signed for Liverpool in 1958 and made his 492nd and final appearance for the club in 1969, by which time fans had christened him ‘Sir Roger’. Under legendary manager Bill Shankly he helped the club out of the Second Division in 1962 by scoring 41 goals in as many games. Liverpool then won the First Division in 1964 and 1966 either side of a first FA Cup win in 1965.

While it is his 11 years with Liverpool for which he is best known, Hunt also had a successful three seasons with Bolton Wanderers after leaving Anfield in 1969.

NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy organising committee during the press conference at Kohima on Tuesday. (NP)

where it was held at Khuochiezie, this year the trophy will be held on astro turf.

By introducing night matches, the union hopes that the matches would be more accessible for families as they could spend quality times together, Dievi said.

He informed that the inaugural match would be played at night with free entry however, for the succeeding matches Rs 30 would be charged as entry fee which would later be enhanced to Rs 50 for the quarterfinal matches.

Dievi meanwhile in-

formed all the interested players that Covid vaccination certificates or negative test reports would be mandatory in accordance with the SOPs laid down by the health department.

The organisers also informed that the trophy would be cancelled in the event of any unforeseen situation that may arise because of the pandemic.

With prize pool of Rs 5,40,000, the trophy boasts as the highest prize money for a tournament organised by a non-governmental organisation.

Winners of the trophy will walk away with a cash prize of Rs 2. lakh, runners-up Rs. 1.2 lakh, semi finalists Rs. 30,000 and quarterfinalists Rs. 15,000 each.

Individual awards include Player of the tournament, Highest Scorer, Best Custodian, Best defender, Best mid-fielder.

Centurion FC Kohima Village who lifted the trophy consecutively in 2018 and 2019 are the defending champions.

Entry fee to the tournament is pegged at Rs

5,000 and forms will be available in Kohima at Sports Paradise, Rüluo Market, Sports World, KK Motors Royal Enfield, NSF Office, ASU Office, Falcon Corner at Medziphema, G-Sports in Chumukedima and Kiran Sports Dimapur.

The organisers informed that 80 registration forms have already been disbursed and that last date for the submission would be on October 6 which would be followed by fixture draw on October 7.

It may be mentioned that the trophy is organised in honour and remembrance of late. Kekuojalie Sachü of Kohima Village and late. Vikhozo Yhoshü of Kigwema Village, who were victims to an indiscriminate firing by Armed Police from Alichen on March 20, 1986. On this day the students’ fraternity were on a peaceful duty call to the extension of Disturbed Area Belt from 5 KM along the Indo- Myanmar Border and against the induction of Indian Police Service (IPS) cadres into the state of Nagaland.

Vinoo Mankad: Nagaland beat Manipur by 6 wkts

Nagaland under-19 team members.

DIMAPUR, SEP 28 (NPN): Nagaland beat Manipur by six wickets in the Men’s U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2021-22 at Ranchi on Tuesday.

Led by half century from debutant Thejasilie Savino, Nagaland overhauled the target of 171 runs in 34.5 overs after the match was reduced to 38

Barber hits jackpot in IPL ‘Dream Team’ contest

PATNA, SEP 28 (IANS) : A barber from Bihar’s Madhubani district became rich overnight by winning the top prize of Rs one crore in an Indian Premier League (IPL) ‘Dream Team’ contest.

Ashok Kumar’s selection of players in the match between Chennai Super King and Kolkata Knight Riders, which the former won by two wickets, was spot on and at the end of the engrossing contest on Sunday, he was declared the winner. “After the match, I came in first position and won Rs one crore.

The official call also

came soon after. I was told that a sum of Rs 70 lakh would be credited into my account in the next two days. The money will be paid after the deduction of taxes. I couldn’t sleep that night,” said Ashok.

Ashok has a barber shop at Nanaur Chowk in the Andharthandi block of Madhubani. He has been taking part in the ‘Dream Team’ contest for several years but hit the jackpot for the first time. “I selected the Chennai Super King and Kolkata Knight Riders teams after paying the entry fee of Rs 50.

overs per side due to wet outfield.

Thejasilie remained not out on 53 while Sujal contributed 31 runs.

For Manipur, Jotin,

K a lya n , Vive k a n a n d a and Somokanta took one wicket each. Earlier, put into bat, Manipur’s batter Suresh Singh scored a gritty 80 runs as the side were bowled out for 170 in 36.2 overs. Dominic (30 runs) was the other notable contributor.

N e i z e k h o Ru p r e o took three wickets, Kelhousilie Zaputou and Raja claimed two wickets each for Nagaland.

Nagaland will next play Meghalaya on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the Women’s U-19 One Day match against Arunachal Pradesh which was supposed to be played on Tuesday has been postponed owing to the incessant rain and the Cyclone alert issued by MET.

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KOHIMA, SEP 28 (NPN): A five-day long clinic for football referees organised

by Kohima Town Club (KTC) got underway at Indira Gandhi Stadium,

Kohima on Tuesday.

A total of 27 participants including 23 male and four female from Kiphire, Phek and Dimapur districts are participating in the clinic.

Instructors for the clin-

ic were All India Football Federation (AIFF) referee Joy Chandra and national referee Priyo.

During the inaugural of the clinic, KTC advisor and retd DGP, Nagaland, Z Kire in a short speech urged

ABU DHABI/ SHARJAH, SEP 28 (IANS): Saurabh Tiwary and Hardik Pandya played gutsy knocks to help Mumbai Indians seal a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday. This is Mumbais first win in the UAE leg of the tournament and places the defending champions at fifth place in the points table, thereby keeping their playoffs hopes alive.

Chasing 136, Mumbai were given a double jolt in the fourth over. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi had captain Rohit Sharma miscuing a slog-sweep to mid-on.

On the next ball, Bishnoi bowled Suryakumar Yadav through the gate with a googly.

Quinton de Kock and Saurabh Tiwary resurrected the chase with a stand of 45 runs for the third wicket.

But Mohammed Shami broke the partnership in the tenth over as de Kock, dropped on 17 by Aiden Markram, inside-edged a pull onto his stumps.

Tiwary waged a lone battle for Mumbai, smashing boundaries and keeping his side in the hunt. But he perished at 45, chasing a wide yorker from Nathan Ellis and edging behind to Rahul, who dived forward to complete a low catch.

Pandya, dropped by

Harpreet Brar at seven, smashed Shami for a four and six over mid-wicket on consecutive deliveries in the 17th over. Kieron Pollard hit Arshdeep Singh for backto-back boundaries in the 18th over. Pollard crunched Singh for a four through extra cover followed by a big six over long-off.

Pandya then cut Shami over third man in the 19th over followed by a slap past a diving long-on fielder. Pandya finished off the chase with a flat-bat shot bursting through the hands of long-on, handing Mumbai two crucial points with an over to spare.

BRIEF SCORES: Punjab Kings (Aiden Markram 42, Dee pak Hooda 28, Kieron Pollard 2/8, Jasprit Bumrah 2/24) lost to Mumbai Indians 137/4 in 19 overs (Saurabh Tiwary 45, Hardik Pandya 40 not out, Ravi Bishnoi 2/25, Nathan Ellis 1/12)

overs thanks to some disciplined bowling after electing to field, Kolkata Knight Riders looked in trouble as Dinesh Karthik was out with score on 96/5.

But Sunil Narine tonked Kagiso Rabada for 21 off the inning’s 16th over and though the Knights lost another wicket, they managed to reach 130/7 with 10 balls remaining. Rana remained unbeaten on 36.

KKR thus moved to 10 points from 11 matches and maintained their chances of reaching the knockout stage.

BRIEF SCORES: Delhi Capitals 127/9 in 20 overs (Rishabh Pant, 39, Steve Smith 39, Lockie Ferguson 2/10, Sunil Narine 2/18) lost to Kolkata Knight Riders 130/7 in 18.2 overs (Shubman Gill 30, Nitish Rana 36 not out, Sunil Narine 21; Avesh Khan 3/13, Anrich Nortje 1/15).

KKR beat Delhi in low-scoring match

Lusty hitting late in the innings by spinner Sunil Narine and Nitish Rana helped Kolkata Knight Riders overcome Delhi Capitals by three wickets in a low-scoring encounter in the UAE leg of the IPL 2021 here on Tuesday.

After restricting Delhi Capitals to 127/9 in 20

UEFA halts actions against Barca, Real and Juve over Super League LO N D O N, S E P 2 8 (AGENCIES): Uefa has halted disciplinary action against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League.

The clubs were among the 12 “founding” members of the breakaway league, which later collapsed, BBC reported.

The trio, who have refused to renounce the project, were being investigated for “a potential violation” of Uefa’s legal framework.

Uefa says it is now “as if the proceedings had never been opened”.

“The Uefa Appeals Body has declared today the proceedings null and void,” a statement read.

The moves comes after a court in Madrid ruled that Uefa should not pun-

Football referee clinic underway in Kohima

Members of the Kohima Town Club along with the referee at IG Stadium Kohima on Tuesday.(NP))

Quinton de Kock and Saurabh Tiwary of Mumbai Indians run between the wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Tuesday. (PTI)

the trainees to maintain discipline while making the best of the clinic.

He hoped that the participants would someday go on to take part even in international arenas like the World Cup. Kire observed that Nagas had the potential to perform well in football and that the game was more of an intellectual game which was not limited to just kicking a ball around.

He further challenged the trainees to stay up-todate with the latest rules and regulations of the game which keeps changing occasionally.

Lauding the enrolment of women trainees in the clinic, Kire observed that although women in football had a lower rate of progress as compared to their counterparts, their participation should not be discouraged.

In a brief remark KTC

president Dr. Viketoulie disclosed that owning to the Covid-19 pandemic, the club had opted to host the clinic this year instead of the football league like previous years. He observed that since football was an important game in the State even the scope of referees were also growing.

He said the club was working it’s best for the game in the State however there still was a need for the quality of the sport to improve. He hoped that the participants would learn well during the clinic and thereby help improve the standard of the game and take it to newer heights.

Classes including training, fitness test preparation, positioning and movement, qualities of a referee discussion, laws, recovery, video analysis and tests etc. would be covered during the clinic.

ish the three remaining clubs. European football’s governing body has also said it will not yet collect the goodwill payments agreed with the other nine Super League clubs - Ar-

senal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham plus Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and AC Milan. The English clubs had agreed a combined payment of £22m in June.

In a further statement on Tuesday, Uefa added it had “filed a motion for the recusal of the judge presiding over the current proceedings as it believes there are significant irregularities in these proceedings.

“Uefa fully expects the judge in question to immediately stand aside pending the full and proper consideration of this motion.”

Barca, Real and Juventus have the backing of a court in Madrid, which in April ruled Uefa could not take any action against the Super League because it represented an infringement of European free trade laws.

This has now been referred to the European Court of Justice for a ruling over whether Uefa do have that right.

However, while that case continues, Uefa has responded to last week’s demand by a Madrid judge to suspend its disciplinary proceedings against the three remaining clubs.

Neither Kumble wants to return, nor BCCI interested now: report

NEW DELHI, SEP 28 (IANS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now in search of a foreign coach as the idea of bringing Anil Kumble back didn’t impress most of the board members, sources said.

“Well, neither Kumble wants to return, nor the BCCI officials, other than president Sourav Ganguly, are or were interested. The board is looking for a foreign coach now. Kumble knows that he will have to face the same old team members (Virat Kohli and others in the team), nothing new, then why would he return? And moreover Dada (Ganguly) has recommended his name but other officials expressed their disagreement on it,” a

Anil Kumble

highly-placed source in the board told IANS. “VVS Laxman also will not be able to get the post. However, there’s still a month left, so let’s see what comes or some change of minds! Also look at Kumble’s record as coach, it is not that impressive. See what is happening with Kings Punjab in IPL,” he added. It is learnt that India’s batting coach Vikram Rathour is also

planning to apply.

After the reports emerged, that BCCI was looking to recall Kumble to the coaching fold, sources had told IANS that the legendary spinner might not accept the offer. And the post may go to some foreign recruit.

Kumble was head coach of the team before he decided to step down in 2017 after reports emerged of serious differences with Kohli. A bitter fallout with Kohli led to Kumble tendering his resignation after the Champions Trophy final defeat against Pakistan.

Soon after Kumble’s exit, Kohli had prevailed upon the BCCI, governed then by a committee led by former CAG Vinod Rai, to get Shastri as the replacement.

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