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Parliament nod to repeal farm laws sans debate

NEW DELHI, NOV 29 (PTI/AGENCIES): Parliament on Monday passed the bill to repeal the three contentious agricultural laws at the centre of protests by farmers for over a year with the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha giving their approval in quick succession amid an uproar on the first day of the Winter session without any discussion as demanded by the opposition.

It took just three minutes in Lok Sabha and nine minutes in Rajya Sabha to pass the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 on Monday, as the government refused the demand of the Opposition to hold debates in both Houses before clearing the proposed legislation.

Though the repeal bill was passed by voice vote within minutes of its introduction in both the Houses, opposition members continued their protest demanding a discussion on farmers’ issues, including legal sanctity to Minimum Support Price (MSP) of crops and compensation to families of farmers who died during the year-long agitation.

The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 now awaits the assent of President Ram

UG exams to be held offline D I M A P U R , N OV 2 9 (NPN): An emergency meeting held on Monday, between Nagaland University (NU) authority, Higher Education department and principals of under graduate (UG) colleges affiliated to NU, unanimously affirmed to conduct the UG exams 2021 in offline mode.

Informing this in a press note, NU registrar Dr. Abemo said that the meeting also decided to hold the exams as notified on October 21, 2021.

The university further appreciated the collective wisdom shown by the principals of the colleges for smooth conduct of examinations in offline mode.

State logs 9 fresh Covid-19 cases

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 9 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday recorded nine fresh Covid-19 positive cases while not deaths were reported during the day.

Of the fresh cases, six were from Dimapur and one each in Kohima, Kiphire and Mokokchung, taking the total caseload to 32109.

PTI: With 8,309 people testing positive for Covid in a day, India’s tally rose to 3,45,80,832, while the death toll climbed to 4,68,790 with 236 daily fatalities

This is it!

"Earlier, it was easier but now with all of us in the government things are difficult."

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Opposition leaders stage a protest in Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday. (PTI)

Nath Kovind for the formal withdrawal of the three laws against which farmers have been protesting.

Introducing the repeal bill in the two Houses, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept his word as the government brought the bill on the very first day of the Winter session of Parliament.

Outside Parliament, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that repealing of the three farm laws without a debate shows that the government is “terrified” of having a discussion and knows that it has done something wrong. Tomar, however, suggested that a discussion on the bill could have started in the Lok Sabha but protests by opposition parties ruled it out.

Ruckus in both the houses: In the Lok Sabha, the opposition entered the Well of the House demanding a debate on the bill and shouted slogans.

Speaker Om Birla said: “You want debate, I am ready to allow debate when there is order in the House.

But if you come to the Well, how can there be a debate.”

Birla said a discussion was not possible when MPs were standing in the Well holding placards. However, the opposition members did not pay heed to the Speaker’s appeal and continued their protests.

Congress leader in the House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said since the bill is listed for consideration and passage, why is there no discussion. He accused the government of taking the House for a ride.

In the Rajya Sabha, chairman M Venkaiah Naidu rejected notices given by the Congress and other opposition MPs under rule 267 seeking setting aside of the business to discuss farmer issues and adjourned proceedings briefly as opposition members persisted with their demand.

Later, the bill was taken up and deputy chairman Harivansh allowed Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to speak briefly.

Terming the repeal of the farm laws a victory of the protesters, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) called an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss the future course of action as leaders from Punjab unions asked the Centre to hold discussions and give an assurance on other demands, including a legal guarantee on MSP, in Parliament on November 30.

The SKM, an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions,

12 Oppn MPs suspended for ‘violent behaviour’ in previous session In another indication of democratic principles coming under serious threat, Parliament session began on a stormy note Monday when 12 Opposition members of the Rajya Sabha were suspended for the entire winter session for "unprecedented acts of misconduct", "unruly and violent behaviour" and "intentional attacks on security personnel" that took place on August 11, the last day of the previous monsoon session.

The opposition has condemned the suspension, saying it is against the rules. The suspension motion said the MPs had willingly commit-

ted “unprecedented acts of misconduct, contemptuous, violent and unruly behaviour and intentional attacks on the security personnel”. The list of suspended MPs includes Shiv Sena’s Priyanka Chaturvedi and Anil Desai, Trinamool Congress’s Dola Sen and Shanta Chhetri CPM’s Elamaram Kareem and six Congress leaders.

Following the decision, the Opposition was mulling several options including boycotting the entire winter session of Parliament. In a joint statement, the opposition said the suspension was “unwarranted and undemocratic” and that the floor

Rio inaugurates State’s first 4-lane bridge

State chief minister Neiphiu Rio and others at the inauguration of Sanuorü bridge (R) at Kohima on Monday. (NP/Twitter)

Correspondent

KO H I M A , N OV 2 9 (NPN): Sate chief minister Neiphiu Rio dedicated the newly-constructed Sanuorü bridge to Nagas on Monday.

Making a short speech on the occasion, he said the four-lane archway bridge, which was the first of its kind in Nagaland, was one of the most important and long-awaited bridges in the State and it would connect

Secretariat with the rest of the city. He observed that Nagaland was still lagging behind in infrastructural development.

Coupled with the unresolved Naga issue and landownership system, Rio said the State was facing hurdles in its efforts to construct roads and other infrastructure. He remarked that while some landowners were very generous when approached, there were others who cre-

rued the absence of a discussion in Parliament.

“This is a victory for us and a historic day. We want withdrawal of cases against farmers. We want a committee to be formed on the legal guarantee of MSP for crops.

The Centre has time till tomorrow (Tuesday) to reply to our demands. We have called an emergency meeting of SKM on Wednesday to discuss future course of action,” farmer leaders told a press conference.

ated problems not just in Kohima but throughout the State.

While thanking landowners who had been cooperative, he urged others to sacrifice or part with their land for the sake of allround development, when required.

He pointed out that in other States, land belonged to the government. “But, here in Nagaland, it was the other way around, resulting

leaders of the parties will have a strategy meet tomorrow. The letter, however, was not signed by the Trinamool Congress, which is skipping today’s opposition meet as well.

There is no precedent on action being taken against MPs for their doings in a previous session. The Rule 256, under which they have been suspended, says an MP can be suspended “for a period not exceeding the remainder of the session”. Pointing out the rule, RJD leader Manoj Jha said if the suspension is not withdrawn the opposition will boycott the whole of Winter Session.

No Omicron in India yet

NEW DELHI: India has not reported any case of the Omicron variant of coronavirus yet but the Karnataka health minister Monday said the sample of one of the two recent South Africa returnees appears “different from the Delta variant”, even as experts stressed vaccines remain a critical tool.

I n M a h a r a s h t r a ’s Thane, a 32-year-old Merchant Navy engineer who tested positive for coronavirus after returning from South Africa has been kept in isolation. (More on p-7)

in the State lagging behind,” he added.

He claimed that the State government tried its best to negotiate and paid compensation when deals were struck for development work. He assured that due respect and recognition would be given to landowners, but insisted that Correspondent they should not cause any obstruction, else this would K O H I M A , N O V 2 9 (NPN): Nagaland police on only lead to deadlock.

(Cont’d on p-8) Monday launched a mobile application-- “Call Your Cop” which will now allow citizens to get in touch with police personnel on duty in lation in this country, he just a click away. pointed out that people died Launching the mobile untimely deaths, while busi- app at PHQ conference hall nesses shut down and many here on Monday, director were forced to migrate. general of police (DGP) T He said many families John Longkumer hoped lost their earning members that the app would enable and out-of-pocket treatment all citizens in distress to get expenses incurred in private in touch with the police. He hospitals during the pan- claimed that the app was demic brought them to the developed in such a way that (Cont’d on p-8) all required firewalls were streets.

Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics: WHO chief GENEVA/WASHINGTON, NOV 29 (AP/IANS): The World Health Organization on Monday is pushing for an international accord to help prevent and fight future pandemics amid the emergence of a worrying new omicron COVID-19 variant.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also said many uncertainties remain about just how transmissible and severe infection by the highly mutated omicron might be.

Tedros joined leaders like outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chilean President Sebastian Pinera for a longplanned and largely virtual special session of the U.N. health agency’s member states at the World Health Assembly.

“The emergence of the highly mutated omicron variant underlines just how perilous and precarious our situation is,” Tedros said, calling for a “legally binding” agreement that wasn’t mentioned in a draft text seeking consensus on the way forward. “Indeed, omicron demonstrates just why the world needs a new accord on pandemics.”

“Our current system disincentivizes countries from alerting others to threats that will inevitably land on their shores,” he said, saying that South Africa and Botswana-- where the new variant was detected in southern Africa — should be praised and not “penalized” for their work.

That was an allusion to travel restrictions announced by many countries on air travel to and from the region. Tedros said WHO scientists and others around the world were working urgently to decipher the threat

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

post by the new variant, saying: “We don’t yet know whether omicron is associated with more transmission, more severe disease, more risk of infections, or more risk of evading vaccines.”

The world should now be “wide awake” to the threat of the coronavirus, “but omicron’s very emergence is another reminder that although many of us might think we are done with COVID-19. It’s not done with us,” he added.

A draft resolution set to be adopted by the World Health Assembly stops short of calling for work toward specifically establishing a “pandemic treaty” or “legally binding instrument” sought by some, which could beef up the international response when-- not if-- a new pandemic erupts.

Delta variant still responsible for 99% cases: While the world is on high alert due to the new Omicron Covid strain, Delta variant continues to be a major cause of the pandemic contributing to 99 per cent of cases, WHO said on Monday.

“We know that at the moment, it’s the delta variant that’s the major cause of the pandemic around the world. Over 99 per cent of cases around the world are due to the delta variant and more deaths are occurring in the unvaccinated,” WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan was quoted as saying on CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday.

Nagaland Police launches ‘Call Your Cop’ mobile app

Covid-19 compensation: NPCC asks CM to uphold govt’s share D I M A P U R , N OV 2 9 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has demanded that chief minister Neiphiu Rio should commit to uphold the State government’s share of Rs 4 lakh as ex-gratia payment to families affected

by Covid-19, besides pushing the Centre to fulfil the latter’s commitment to the

affected citizens.

In a letter to the chief minister, NPCC vice-president S Supongmeren Jamir recalled that the Central government had submitted a detailed affidavit in Supreme Court on September 11 this year mentioning that it would pay only Rs 50,000 as ex-gratia to the families of those affected by

Covid-19 pandemic through State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Under the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), he pointed out that the compensation amount was shared between the Centre and State in the 75:25 ratio.

Noting that Covid-19 pandemic had hugely impacted majority of the popu-

DGP Nagaland TJ Longkumer launching mobile app. (NP)

factored in, making it difficult to hack. Observing that mobile internet has become too pervasive and often used for criminal activities by miscreants, especially to harass women, he said it was only

prudent to develop an app that would help all citizens.

Longkumer said the initiative was taken in line with the modernisation of the police force.

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Stage set for 22nd annual Hornbill Festival 2021 Hornbill Fest Traffic advisory Correspondent

KO H I M A , N OV 2 9 (NPN): Tourism and art & culture adviser H. Khehovi Yepthomi said the Tourism Department was all set to host the 22nd Hornbill Festival by strictly following Covid-19 SOPs from December 1 to 10 with allied departments.

Addressing the media at the Tourism directorate here on Monday, he said all participants in the festivals would be vaccinated and tourists coming from outside the State would have

gover nor Prof Jagdish Mukhi would be the chief guest and launch the festival, while chief minister Neiphiu Rio would be the chief host and he (Khehovi) would be the festival host.

He said there would be three guests of honour– Israeli ambassador to India, consul general of Germany and consul general of United States.

He mentioned that Khehovi Yepthomi (C) launches booklets on Hornbill Festival. (NP) the festival father would be from Konyak tribe, Longto follow SOPs issued by Yepthomi informed wa village and tribal guest the State government. the media that Nagaland from Yimkhiung tribe to

invoke blessing for the festival.

He said altogether 17 cultural troupes representing each tribe would perform. Yepthomi also released booklets on the occasion.

He pointed out that this year the festival booklet was in the form of a magazine for tourists to keep it as a souvenir. Adviser to chief minister Abu Metha, who too was present, told reporters that Hornbill Festival was going through difficult times because of Co(Cont’d on p-8) vid-19.

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 9 (NPN): In view of the forthcoming Hornbill Festival and with events to be held at various locations within Kohima Town from December 1 to 10, Kohima police has issued traffic advisory for smooth flow of traffic during festive period.

According to PRO Kohima police, no heavy vehicles will be allowed to enter Kohima Municipal area after 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. from December 1-10.

To mitigate traffic congestion, all heavy vehicles will be stopped at--

Chaprü Peducha, Jotsoma By-Pass, Khuzama Police check gate. All loading/ unloading within Kohima Municipal area are to be completed before 7 a.m.

The road stretch from Y-Junction Phoolbari to Razhü Point will be restricted for vehicular traffic from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on all days during the festival to facilitate Kohima Night Carnival.

All traffic will be diverted from Y-Junction to Razhü Point via Local Ground (Khuochiezie).

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5th regional Saras fair underway in Dimapur

Various locally made crafts, locally grown vegetables and handlooms being displayed at the fair. (NP) Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, NOV 29: The 5th regional Saras Fair 2021—Mega Fair of Rural Products, which was inaugurated by deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan on November 27, is underway at Urban Haat, Dimapur.

The eight-day fair is being organised Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM), department of rural development for self-help groups (SHGs).

Altogether, 22 stalls have been set up displaying locally produced fresh and processed food items, handicrafts, handlooms, vegetables, jewelries daily use commodities, etc., by rural artisans and vendors.

Various SHGs from different districts have been partaking in the fair including one from Sikkim.

Interacting with NSRLM officials, they informed that the fair was held twice in Kohima and thrice in Dimapur with the objec-

tive to promote, provide exposure and market linkage to SHGs. As per the sale record, the official said that with ever year the market has been getting better and that some of the SHGs have also been able to sell their products outside the state.

The officials also urged all to be part of the fair which would encourage artisans and also promote SHGs. The fair starts from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and would culminate on December 4.

CTYO issues guidelines ahead of festive season DIMAPUR: Chumoukedima Town Youth Organisation (CTYO) has issued various guidelines to the public, ahead of the festive season.

In a press release, CTYO president Hovise Naleo and general secretary Avi Makritsu informed that as observed in the past and the festive season just around the corner, many instances of antisocial related behaviors were being reported. In this regard, the organisation has reminded for information of all that it would “not tolerate any such activities including drinking in public places, substance abuse, rowdy, intoxicated behavior, loud music” during the wee hours within Chumoukedima town. CTYO warned

that anyone disrupting peace and tranquillity of the peaceful town would be strictly dealt with and that volunteers would be deployed to conduct checks regularly.

It also prohibited “sale of calendars, raffles, badges, lotteries, donations and others at exorbitant prices” and has urged business establishments to check for expired goods and refrain from selling such items or items beyond the MRP as strict action would be taken against defaulters.

With relaxations of COVID protocols and decrease in positive cases, CTYO has requested all to celebrate the festive season responsibly and to wear masks at all social events.

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NEWS IN BRIEF DMC informs: Dimapur Municipal Council has informed all shopkeepers and commercial building owners under its jurisdiction to white wash, paint shutters and doors preferably with blue colour and to decorate and illuminate their shop and buildings by putting colourful electric bulbs of low energy consumptions by December 10.

Lost and found: NSCN (I-M) UT has informed that a two-wheeler Honda Grazia Scooty, bearing REG. NO. NL-07EB-0482, chassis number- ME4JF992JLW018950 and engine number- JF99EW0034961 has been recovered. Rightful owner could claim it by producing original documents within seven days from date of this publication or contact 9774479592.

NSCSFSA elects new office bearers: Nagaland soil conservation subordinate field staff association held its 11th general conference at soil and water conservation research, demonstration and training centre, Sechu, Zubza on November 25 where it nominated new office bearers led by Purnungsang Longkumer as president, Mono (m) as vice president, Asinlo Cheng as general secretary along with two other members.

GPRN/NSCN mourns member’s demise DIMAPUR: GPRN/NSCN has expressed grief over the demise of ‘Maj.’ Tonivi who passed away on November 28. In a condolence message, the group through its MIP said that late ‘Maj.’ Tonivi enrolled in the Naga Army in 1997 and served for 24 years till his demise.

It described him as “a true soldier known not only for his dedication to his services” but also “a compassionate and noble young man who believed in the cause and aspiration of a Naga nation.” Stating that his service and legacy for the cause of the “Naga nation” would be cherished and recorded in the pages of the Naga history, GPRN/NSCN conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty would grant them peace and solace.

Thoktsur sub-centre inaugurated DIMAPUR: Thoktsur sub-centre under Noklak district was inaugurated by SMO CHC Noklak, Dr. Victor Lam NC in the presence of DPM (NHM) and Thoktsur villagers on November 29.

In a press release, DMO, NHM, Apheang informed that Dr Victor in his speech requested the village community to cooperate with health workers during any health care activities. Dr Victor said that it was the duty of the community to take ownership of the health unit as their own for smooth functioning of the sub-centre. He also spoke on community participation and mass vaccination during COVID-19 activities and urged them to get vaccinated before Christmas.

The programme was chaired by P Shukhim and invocation was said by Pastor, Thoktsur Baptist Church, K. Khiungmong.

District Level eVIN refreshers’ training in Mon

Participants along with officials from CMO office.

DIMAPUR: District level electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) refreshers training for cold chain handlers, DEO and VCCM was held in the conference hall of the chief medical officer’s office (CMO) Mon on Monday.

In a press release, media officer NHM Mon informed that while speaking at the programme, CMO Mon, Dr Kechongol Sophie acknowledged district immunization officer (DIO) Dr Shasinle Tep for carrying out many programmes under Universal Immunization Programme & Reproductive Child Health (UIP&RCH) with sincerity inspite of the additional workload concerning the pandemic.

Focusing on the training, Dr Kechongol said that the training was important as it was a technological solution for providing real time information and that the success of the programme would depend wholly on participants who would be responsible in tackling the app.

The training was conducted by project officeroperations UNDP Rajesh Khartu Monsang and vaccine cold chain manager,

Mon Sosopem Muinao.

They facilitated the training on revised national immunization schedule with newly introduced vaccines; safe handling, maintenance and management of vaccines & Cold Chain Equipment (CCE); eVIN vaccine stock and distribution registers; standard operating procedures of mobile app, web interface revision and temperature locker features; field issues in eVIN & COWIN implementation.

2nd Death anniversary of Late L/nK. neilatuolie Chadi

3rd Death anniversary "I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever"

Psalms 23:8

in LOvinG MeMOry OF

Born in 1985 – Died on 30-11-2019

h. nyaMPOnG ChanG

september 23, 1964 – november 30, 2018

Living life without you has not been easy.

In our memories, you shall continue to stay forever. db-398/21

Deeply missed by Wife & Children

It has been two years since you left us for your eternal home, but your memories will always remain in our hearts.

We miss you, until we meet again in heaven. k-2235/21

Your Loving Wife, Sons, Mother, Elder Brothers, In-laws, Relatives, and Dear Ones

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WEATHER FORECAST NOVEMBER 30

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

29 13

Aizawl

Mostly sunny and nice

Guwahati Pleasant with clouds and sun

25 11 27 14

Imphal

Mainly cloudy

26

Itanagar

Partly sunny and pleasant

25 13

Shillong

Sun and areas of high clouds

20

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Pleasant with clouds and sun

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Dimapur

Nice with some sun

26 13

Mkg

Nice with clouds and sun

24 10

Tuensang Partly sunny and cooler Wokha

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KT Sukhalu along with leaders of ZBVDBA at the programme on Monday.

DIMAPUR: Advisor school education, KT S u k h a l u o n M o n d ay, urged the GBs of respective villages in Zunheboto to refrain from the practice of allowing proxy teachers in schools and reminded them that the teachers were professionals trained by the Department of School Education (DoSE).

Speaking at the 25th silver jubilee of Zunhebo-

to Block Village Development Board Association (ZBVDBA) at Zunheboto town hall, the advisor also stressed on “the core values of proper education.”

He stressed on the pre-primary and Anganwadi avenues and fears of derecognition of schools without enrolment.

Thanking the pioneers of the ZBVDBA, Sukhalu challenged VDBs of Zunheboto block and

Zunheboto district to move forward and make progress in developments with the assistance of GBs and elders.

Exhorting the farmers, the advisor also cited an example of the organic AC market located at 4th mile, Dimapur which was an outlet of uncontaminated organic source of fruits and vegetables.

Further, he encouraged the VDBs to utilise

the funds sanctioned by the government for the progress and development of their respective locality as an inheritance for future generations.

He also talked about the value of NSRLM and initiatives undertaken in order to uplift the rural women through the establishment of Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

In this regard, he encouraged them to avail the women development funds from the share sanctioned through the respective VDBs. Later after the function, the advisor visited the ongoing construction at Government Higher Secondar y School and expressed satisfaction at the pace of work.

He interacted with teachers and students of the school and assured that he would award an amount of Rs. 1 lakh to any student who secured a place at top 10 in the HSSLC/HSLC results from the school, media & communication, NDPP Zunheboto region informed.

R. Khing inaugurates community Vaccine sensitisation prog Thutho Project at Kidima village conducted at Thonoknyu

R. Khing, Zale Neikha and others during the inaugural programme on Monday.

DIMAPUR: Advisor for animal husbandry and veterinary services, women resources development, R. Khing, inaugurated the community Thutho (cattle) project at vegetable village, Kidima on Monday.

According to a DIPR report, Khing said that Thutho could survive both in hot and cold places and that the government of India had approved the project.

He advised the villagers to not only farm for self-subsistence but also for commercial purpose and hoped that it would be an

exemplary project.

Meanwhile, advisor for youth resource and sports, Zale Neikha also appealed to the people to properly maintain the facilities.

NLDB managing director, Neikeyielie Theünuo in the keynote address said that three sites with 200 cattle capacity with 30 dung pits for manure purpose has been set up and training centre with cowboy quarters had been constructed.

The managing director lamented that the pandemic affected the normal progress of construction.

Theünuo congratu-

lated Kidima for selling vegetable worth Rs 3 crore in a year and said that the Community Thutho Project was the first kind in Nagaland state.

Chairman of Kidima village council Zakitol Thol expressed gratitude to the department and the state government for choosing their village for the project.

Earlier, secretary for animal husbandry and veterinary services, Khrupi Sothu chaired the programme while Project Co-ordinator of NLDB, Dr Kuokehebi Gwirie proposed vote of thanks.t

DIMAPUR: District Task Force on COVID-19, Noklak conducted a COVID-19 vaccine sensitisation programme at town hall Thonoknyu on November 26 under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner (DC) & chairman DTF on COVID-19 Noklak, Hiazu Meru.

According to a DIPR report, Hiazu urged the citizens of Thonoknyu town and villagers of Thonoknyu sub-divisional to come out of rumours and hesitancy on COVID-19 vaccination and requested them to take the vaccine.

He informed that door to door vaccination drive had been launched in the district and requested all eligible persons to take the vaccine before the festive season.

Senior medical officer, district hospital, Dr. Victor NC explained about the vaccine and said that one’s immunity was important.

Dr. Victor shared on how to improve immunity in order to live healthy and urged the

leaders not to hesitate in taking the vaccine.

He also sought cooperation from Thonoknyu Town and every villages under Thonoknyu subdivision for successful completion of vaccination.

Chairing the prog r a m m e, S D O ( C ) Noklak, C. Phuniang requested the citizens under Thonoknyu HQ to ramp up the ongoing vaccination keeping in mind the poor health facilities in the district as a whole.

Meanwhile, VDB secretary, Peshu Nyukya village shared a success story while vote of thanks was delivered by SDO (C) Thonoknyu, L. Mongo.

Earlier, district hospital, Noklak and Integrated Ayush Hospital, Noklak in collaboration with the district administration conducted a free medical camp at DBs court Thonoknyu.

L a t e r, D C a l o n g with officers visited SDO (C), Thonoknyu office where they had a brief interaction with the staff and DB.

Kronu visiting various sections of the organic market on Monday.

DIMAPUR: Minister, planning and coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu inaugurated Zanibou organic market at Chakhesang Community Complex, Chakhesang Colony, Dimapur on Monday.

In his speech, Kronu shared the importance of time management and emphasised on tourism and farming (locally available agriculture products) in order to attract more tourists.

He said that any type of crops could be grown in the state with soil fertility and favourable climatic condition.

Considering the present road connectivity, the minister was of the opinion that in a few years’ time the

Seminar on capacity building held DIMAPUR: Salesian College of Higher Education organised a webinar/seminar on the theme “capacity building and personality development”, on November 20 for female students of the college coordinated by women’s grievance cell.

A press release from the college informed that resource persons professor Dr. Rosemary of department of English, NU Meriema Campus Kohima spoke on the theme “personal capacity building”, while district coordinator, district level center for women, Mahila Shakti Kendra, Dimapur, Dhonthaidi Langthasa spoke on “professional career skills” and media coordinator, Bosco College of Teacher Education, Dimapur, Fr. Jonas Kerketta, on “digital literacy and effective use of social media”.

The programme was chaired by assistant professor, Kevirienuo Angela and concluding remarks was delivered by assistant professor, Shikani S. Aye. The release informed that the programme was sponsored by national commission for women, government of India.

SVEEP awareness programme held at Meluri ‘Vasectomy fortnight 2021’ launched in Mon

DIMAPUR: Along with the government’s vision to raise awareness about male sterilisation and to promote the participation of men in family planning, District Health Society (DHS) Mon launched “Vasectomy Fortnight 2021” on November 21.

The fortnight would be divided into two parts such as mobilisation phase from and service delivery phase.

While conducting the meeting, district programme manager, Moie Bonnie Konyak appealed

to all the block programme managers (BPMs) and Asha coordinators to take active part in mobilising the people. She said that that vasectomy was essential in order to ensure proper health of the mother and child and also highlighted the advantages and benefits of the service.

The meeting was attended by district programme manager, district media officer, block programme managers and Asha coordinators of all the blocks.

people could avail more opportunities and reach the remote areas.

“We should be a job provider instead of job seeker”, he said.

Later, he unveiled the template of the market.

Meanwhile, Chotisüh Sazo, MLA in his speech exhorted the members about the contribution from past leaders towards the Chakhesang community.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by member, board of trustee, CPO Kekhwengulo Lea, Kezhienyi Khalo, MLA spoke on the occasion, CPO president Mikha Kenye delivered the introductory address while a brief concept and report was presented by convenor, board of trustee CPO, Theja

Therieh and secretary, board of trustee CPO Neichute Doulo respectively.

It may be mentioned that the organic market which was launched under the initiative of Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) aims to create a progressive market with consistence support from local farmers.

The market would be managed by local vegetable vendors providing direct dignified employment to around 150 people.

It also hopes to inspire people to create more such markets for local street vendors while providing organic vegetables to urban dwellers and create job avenue and economic impact linking directly from rural to urban.

‘National awakening crusade’ held at Chedema

NJCF vice president Rev. Dr. N. Paphino speaking at the crusade at Chedema.

DIMAPUR: A “national spiritual awakening crusade” on the theme “revive the nation” (Psalm 2:8) was held at Chedema Peace Camp from November 25 to 28 with vice president, Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF), Rev. Dr. N. Paphino, senior pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church Diphupar, Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, treasurer NJCF (4), Rev. Dr. Moses Murry, senior pastor, Sumi NCRC Dimapur, Rev. Ahoshe Sema, NCRC missionary at-large, Rev. Imcha Wati, youth secretary NBCC, Rev. Vikuo Rhi, women secretary, NBCC, Visasieü Dolie and supervisor, projects & development, NBCC, Rev. Thekrulezo Nagi as speakers.

In a press release, cru-

sade secretary, Rev. Vikuo Rhi informed that the speakers emphasised on the theme and said that in order to revive the nation, one must first revive oneself through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The speakers stressed how one should first repent from sinful nature, confess one’s misdeeds, forgive others and humble before God which would bring revival into the family, church and the nation. The crusade was initiated by Self Reliance Mission (SRM) under leadership of Convenor, SRM, Akho Meru.

Praise & worship was led by Neilhou and friends from Logos College Dimapur while choir and singing groups were from Gareiphema, Ura Village, Chedema, and SRM Task Force.

Statehood Day celebrations to be live streamed

DIMAPUR: Home department has informed that the state level function for the celebrations of the 59th Statehood Day which would be held at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, Kohima on December 1 (Wednesday), 8:45 a.m., onwards would be live streamed on MyGovNagaland YouTube Channel.

Interested viewers may watch the event on YouTube and Facebook by visiting the MyGovNagaland Page.

Students along with district administration and faculty of various schools. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SWEEP) awareness programme was held at Meluri on Monday.

Accortding to a DIPR report, the programme was jointly organised by district K Y M C

administration and higher secondary schools of Meluri: Government Higher Secondary School, Christian Mission School and St. Xavier Higher Secondary School.

The students of three schools with placards and

banners marched and gathered at traffic point.

During the programme, SXHSS principal, Father Tommy dwelt on the importance of one’s vote and said that voting for the right candidate and electing the right leader could

bring enormous changes in the society.

Earlier, ADC Meluri, Fürhesie Nyuwi chaired the programme while each school presented skits on Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation.

(Seated 3rd from R) US Consul General (Kolkata) Melinda Pavek who arrived Nagaland on Monday, attended a programme organized by CAD Foundation (Nagaland State Aids Control Society) in Dimapur. She is on a 5-day visit to Nagaland, during which Pavek will be meeting state leadership as well as attend the Hornbill Festival.

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TMC to expand political base across NE Biren announces Rs 10L for recovery of ammo ahead of 2024 LS polls: Mukul Sangma RELEASES REPORT CARD OF BJP-LED GOVERNMENT IN MANIPUR

Correspondent IMPHAL, NOV 29: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh to the state police personnel involved in the operation that led to the recovery of a huge cache of arms suspected to be belonging to a rebel group the previous day.

In the operation by a team of Thoubal police commandos, three individuals who were allegedly behind the hiding of the arms and ammunition were also arrested. “Recommendation certificates and medals will also be awarded to the police personnel involved in the operation”, Singh said.

He termed the recovery as a huge achievement of the state police in the counter insurgency operation.

“It is a huge achievement, I appreciate them,” the chief minister said.

Talking to reporters after releasing a report card of the achievement of the BJP-led government in the four years and eight months, the chief minister claimed that there was a marked improvement in the law and order situation in the state since in the last four years and eight months.

He informed that the

Mizoram reports 94 COVID cases, 2 new fatalities AIZAWL, NOV 29 (PTI): Mizoram on Monday reported 94 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in four months, pushing the tally to 1,34,373, an official said.

The COVID-19 death toll rose to 492 as two more persons succumbed to the infection, he said.

The 94 fresh cases were detected out of 875 samples tested, with a single-day positivity rate of 10.74 per cent, he said. Aizawl district reported 34 new cases, Champhai (18), Saitual (16), Khawzawl (14), Lawngtlai (5), Mamit (4), Kolasib (2) and Lunglei district (1).

Of the 94 new cases, 78 patients have developed symptoms of COVID-19 and 16 were asymptomatic, he said. Mizoram now has 3,900 active COVID-19 cases, while 309 people have recovered on Sunday, taking the total number of recoveries to 1,29,981. The COVID-19 recovery rate now is 96.73 per cent and the death rate is 0.36 per cent.

The state has so far tested over 14.23 lakh samples for COVID-19 including 875 samples on Sunday.

CM N Biren Singh releasing report card of his govenment in Imphal on Monday. recent deadly ambush that killed a CO of Assam Rifles, his wife and son along with other soldiers will be investigated by the NIA. The agency has taken over the case, he said.

Earlier, the chief minister released a publication titled, “Transforming Manipur, Inclusive Development Under BJP-led Government” in a simple function held at chief minister’s secretariat. It contained a brief account of the various works and initiatives taken up by the government from March 15, 2017 to November 15, 2021. Singh said that the state government was successful in bringing all-round development during the last four years and eight months.

In the education sector, he claimed, 60 schools

SHILLONG, NOV 29: Former Meghalaya Assembly Speaker, Charles Pyngrope, who was among the 12 rebel Congress legislators, who joined the TMC, was on Monday unanimously elected as the President of TMC, Meghalaya unit.

The election was held in Kolkata where all the twelve legislators, who defected from the Congress and merged with the TMC, held a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee and TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

Former chief minister Mukul Sangma has been already elected as the parliamentary party leader of the TMC. The election was held at Sangma’s residence in which Umroi legislator George B Lyngdoh was elected as the opposition chief whip and Mawsyn-

of farm machinery banks.

Under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), 8463 farmers had benefited from subsidy assistance for setting up micro irrigation sets and also created 1372 water harvesting structures to supplement irrigation of 1461 hectares, he said. Regarding connectivity, the chief minister said that helicopter service was now operational and new helipads had been constructed.

Pension scheme for retired artistes had been introduced and pension amounts for retired journalists had been hiked besides extending coverage of CMHT to registered journalists and hawkers. The chief minister also said that StartUp, StandUp and various other welfare schemes had been introduced to provide financial assistance to hard working youths. Manipur has created over one lakh jobs in the MSME sector and it is the highest in the whole northeast, he claimed.

Annual fish production has increased up to six MT and the state government is putting in best efforts to make it self-sufficient in fish production by introducing Loktak Livelihood Mission and other schemes, he added.

SHILLONG, NOV 29 (PTI): Meghalaya TMC leader Mukul Sangma said that Mamata Banerjee’s party is looking forward to expanding its political base across the Northeast ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The former Meghalaya chief minister, who recently switched over to the TMC along with 11 other Congress MLAs, told PTI in an interview that the political dynamics in the entire region is going to change with him quitting the grand old party.

“I have been holding talks with leaders from other states in the region.

They have been calling me up following the political decision that we have taken. This indicates that they are looking for something new in their respective states,” he said.

The six-times MLA said that former assembly speaker Charles Pyngrope is likely to be TMC state president, while he, as the legislature party leader, will focus on taking on the government head-on, as well as expanding the party in other neighbouring states.

The 12 TMC MLAs have left for Kolkata on Sunday to meet party chief Mamata Banerjee and other senior leaders to finalise

Mukul Sangma the roles of Sangma and Pyngrope.

Noting that his joining a new political party was long overdue, Sangma said that the ‘lahe lahe’ (slowly slowly in Assamese) attitude of Congress has resulted in an exodus of its leaders.

“It’s always good to have a new party in the game as it generates new interests. Anyone aligning himself/herself with a political organisation has a purpose. The TMC leadership in the state is ‘tight’ with unanimous vision and responsibility,” the twotime chief minister said.

“Politics is a tough job, and when you decide to be a politician, you assume upon yourself a responsibility that revolves around creating acceptability at all levels,” he said.

Exuding confidence that the people of Meghalaya will have no problem in accepting TMC, Sangma said that the party is not new in the state.

Former Lok Sabha speaker and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s father P A Sangma was once elected as a TMC MP from Tura constituency in western Meghalaya.

Asked if the people of Meghalaya will accept TMC under the new dispensation, Sangma said, “I trust my people. I know them. My trust and confidence give me strength.”

Sangma, however, said that providing an alternative also means that a lot of hard work needs to be put in.

“There is no time to rest. The 2022 Meghalaya assembly polls and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are very crucial,” he said.

Sangma said that the TMC is focussing on the need to implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya in the backdrop of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

“The demand for implementation of ILP in Meghalaya has become louder after CAA because there is an anticipated scenario that awaits to be unfolded,” he added.

AASU leader lynched in Cong submits petition to M’laya Speaker Dengue cases in Manipur’s Assam, seven arrested seeking disqualification of 12 legislators Moreh town rise to 100

JORHAT (ASSAM), NOV 29 (PTI): A 28-year-old All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) leader was on Monday lynched by a group of people and two others severely wounded after a heated argument over an accident here in front of scores of onlookers, who did nothing to stop the gruesome incident, a senior district police officer said.

Seven persons have been arrested in connection with the incident, which took place during the day near the truck stand at Jorhat, a major city of upper Assam.

Jorhat superintendent of police Ankit Jain said the AASU leader, identified as Animesh Bhuyan and two others, who were here from Dergaon on some work, became victims of vigilante justice when an old man on a scooty fell down near their vehicle from Dergaon on some work, superintendent of police Ankur Jain told PTI. Some people, including the man’s son, present there accosted them claiming that the man was hit by their vehicle.

“The old man’s son

Ex Speaker Pyngrope elected as prez of TMC M’laya Unit

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were covered under “School Fagathansi Mission” resulting in 25% rise in students’ enrolment in government schools. He further said that 237 schools (176 in the valley, 61 in the hills) had been amalgamated to nearby schools having better infrastructure, better connectivity, better student enrolment, etc. for overall improvement.

Singh said that under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the state government was committed to provide functional household tap connections to 4.5 lakh households by March 2022. The household coverage of drinking water had increased from 5.7% to 51% within four and half years, he claimed.

The chief minister said that under CMHT and Ay-

ushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), 8.09 lakhs beneficiaries had been enrolled and 1.1 lakh beneficiaries had received free treatment worth Rs. 123 crores till October 29, 2021.

Under “Chief Minister’s Health for All” scheme launched on October 14 last, the chief minister said, doorto-door health screening will be conducted across the state for primary healthcare and chronic disease management. “The primary focus of the scheme is early identification and diagnosis of non-communicable diseases (NCD),” he said.

While informing that Manipur was conferred the prestigious Krishi Karman Award for the highest food grain production in 2017-18, the chief minister asserted that his government was giving special focus to the agriculture sector. Around 5.82 lakhs farmers were getting Rs 6,000 per annum under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme (PMKSNY), he added. Under the Sub Mission of Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM), he added, 971 individual farmers had been provided with subsidies for procurement of 971 farm machinery and equipment and 113 group farmers for establishment

ram legislator Himalaya M Shangpliang as secretary.

Pyngrope said other party office bearers would be elected once the legislators return to the state.

“Once we get back, we would be holding discussions about the party and the organisational set up,” he said.

and some of his friends were present at the parking lot. They rushed to the spot and started an argument with Bhuyan and the two persons accompanying him accusing them of causing the accident. More people joined and the incident soon escalated into a full blown physical attack,” Jain said.

Bhuyan and his companions were thrashed severely but the huge number of present there did not intervene and remained mute spectators of the entire incident.

“When the police team reached the place the three assaulted men and the old man was taken to the hospital. The doctors declared Bhuyan brought dead. It is really sad that a 28-year-old lost his life over a very small issue,” Jain said.

Bhuyan was AASU Golaghat district unit education secretary of Brahmaputra regional committee.

One of his companions who was thrashed was identified as AASU activist and a local reporter Mridusmanta Baruah and the other as Pranay Dutta. Jain said the police have registered a case.

Correspondent SHILLONG, NOV 29: Meghalaya’s opposition Congress on Monday submitted a petition to Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh seeking disqualification of the 12 Congress legislators membership in the House under the anti-defection law as they have recently “merged” with the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

“I have received a petition from the Congress seeking disqualification of the 12 legislators saying that their defection attracts disqualification under the 10th Schedule,” the Speaker said.

Metbah, however, said that he would have to go through the petition.

Senior Congress legislator, Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh said that the Congress party is challenging the so called merger of the 12 Congress legislators with the Trinamool Congress as they have violated the 10th Schedule of the constitution.

“They cannot just disregard their original parent party i.e. the Congress which gave them the ticket

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

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

Succession Case No. 481 of 2021: Whereas an application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Thejavituo Belho has filed by Smti. Zekuobeinuo Kire, W/o Lt. Thejavituo Belho, R/o D. Khel Village, Kohima, Nagaland to draw/operate/close/transfer 1. GPF, GIS, Leave encashment, Gratuity, Pension. 2. SBI A/c No. 20057640989 Main branch Kohima, who expired on 27.09.2021.

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

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 25th Day of November 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima; Nagaland. k-2293/21

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND HOME DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH-II

No.GAB/GEN-4/2015

Dated, Kohima, the 29th November, 2021

PRESS RELEASE This is to inform that the State Level function for the celebrations of the 59th Statehood Day being held at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, Kohima on 1st December 2021 (Wednesday), 08:45 AM onwards, will also be live streamed on the MyGovNagaland's YouTube Channel.

Interested viewers can watch the event online on YouTube and Facebook by visiting the MyGovNagaland Page or by directly clicking on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYpIWIAk_KPBdqvToVHmB6g/ live (NUSIETA RAKHO) Additional Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland dc-127/21

to fight their respective elections. How can this be allowed, that is the first question that we are asking the Speaker to consider our petition seeking their disqualification,” Lyngdoh, who was accompanied by State Congress president Vincent H. Pala among others to the Speaker’s office.

“We have placed before the Speaker through out petition is that verification of this so-called merger can also be permitted because there are many aspects of the 10th Schedule which need to be taken into consideration before this merger is actually permitted,” Lyngdoh said.

On the other hand, former Assembly Speaker Bindo Mathew Lanong, who is also the Chief Adviser of United Democratic Party (UDP), which is a key ally in the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government, said the 12 Congress legislators

should be disqualified as members of the Assembly under paragraph 2 of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.

“Going strictly by the provisions of the law, without any attempt to directly or indirectly influence the Assembly Speaker, the preamble clearly states, Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection,offering no ambiguity for any interpretation,” Lanong said.

Earlier, former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and 11 other Congress legislators who had recently deserted the party to ‘merge’ with the Trinamool Congress on Monday met with the party chairperson and Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata.

The 12 new AITC MLAs were greeted by Mamata Banerjee with traditional shawls in the presence of the national general secretary of the party, Ahishek Banerjee.

IMPHAL, NOV 29: Dengue cases in Manipur’s Moreh town at the IndoMyanmar border surged to 100 with six more fresh cases reported on Monday.

The rise in the mosquito borne disease in the border town was amidst the intensified containment measures being in place.

The border town has a history of spreading the mosquito-borne disease in the last few years and for the current season when four residents were diagnosed with the disease when tested at private diagnostic centres in the town in the last week of October.

Since then, containment measures were being taken up to check further spread of the disease, officials of the state malaria office said.

They said that following the rapid spread of the disease, a team of state malaria office led by its head Dr Rehman was camping in Regd. No. 2366/Tsg

IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT

(THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH W.P.(C) No. 212/2019 Smti. Tepuchole and Anr. Versus The State of Nagaland & 4 ors.

Correspondent

.... Petitioners. .... Respondents

NOTICE under Order V Rule 20 of CPC To,

1. Smti. Zubeni Shitri, (Respondent No. 4) Sweeper, Home Department, Secretariat Administrative ‘B’ Branch, Nagaland, Kohima 2. Smti. N Thungyani Yanthan, (Respondent No. 5) Sweeper, Home Department, Secretariat Administrative ‘B’ Branch, Nagaland, Kohima Whereas the above named petitioners have filed the above referred writ petition wherein, you are arrayed as respondent No. 4 and No. 5 respectively in which your appointment has been put to challenge.

Therefore, vide order dated 25.11.2021 passed by the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench, Notice is hereby served upon you to appear before this Court on the next listed date, either personally or through an advocate to show cause as to why your appointment should not be quashed and set aside.

Signed and sealed by order of the Court this day, the 29th November, 2021.

Rule returnable by 10-12-2021.

Deputy Registrar (Judicial) Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench k-2300/21

the town and supervising the containment measures.

Following the detection of the six fresh positive cases, staff of the special malaria unit in the border town have intensified fogging and spraying of insecticide in the areas where the fresh cases reported, the report said. Officials said that fogging operations have been ramped up at different areas of the town as a preventive measure against further spread of the disease.

Continuous fogging and spraying of insecticide to kill mosquitos was being carried out at the high risks areas like Chavangphai, Muslim Nagar, Moreh Ward No V, VI, VII and VIII, it added. Manipur has a history of outbreak of dengue in recent years and for the current season, the outbreak of the disease was first reported in Imphal East district when a total of 22 persons from Chingmeirong area of the district were diagnosed with the disease in the last week of October.

AFFIDAVIT

Date 27/10/2021

I, Smti Y. Yangtsushu, D/o Yemruklu permanent resident of Shamator Village, Dist. Tuensang, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my actual name is Y. Yangtsushu and my date of birth is 27/03/1964.

3. That however, my actual name Y. Yangtsushu and Date of birth is 27/03/1964 is used and recorded in all my official documents but due to clerical error my name and date of birth is inadvertently recorded as Yantushu and date of birth 1952 which is recorded in my Aadhaar Card bearing No. 8268 1338 0668.

4. That from the date of this declaration, I shall used my name as Y. Yangtsushu and date of birth is 27/03/1964 for all official purposed, legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

5. That the statements made from para 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing stated is false.

Deponent Y. Yangtsushu

Solemnly affirmed and declared before me on this day, the 27/10/2021 at Tuensang, Nagaland.

NOTARY PUBLIC dp-5731(b)/21

IN THE COURT OF THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC

Regd. No. 2365/Tsg

Regd. No. 640/19

I, Shri T. Thongthong, S/o Tochumong permanent resident of Shamator Village, Dist. Tuensang, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my actual name is T. Thongthong and my date of birth is 11/02/1959.

3. That however, my actual name T. Thongthong and Date of birth is 11/02/1959 is used and recorded in all my official documents but due to clerical error my name and date of birth is inadvertently recorded as Thongthong and date of birth 1951 which is recorded in my Aadhaar card bearing No. 5456 6512 5887.

4. That from the date this declaration, I shall used my name as T. Thongthong and date of birth is 11/02/1959 for all official purposed, legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

5. That the statements made from para 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing stated is false.

DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

AFFIDAVIT

Date 11/09/2019

I, Shri Ruk Bahadur Sunuwar, S/o Lal Bahadur, permanent resident of Vill-JVP 3rd Mile, P.O-Dimapur, P.S-Diphupar, Dist-Dimapur, State-Nagaland, and presently residing at 6th Assam Rifles, C/o APO, Dimapur, State-Nagaland, Pin-797115 do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under: 1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and as such competent to swear this affidavit.

2. That my name was inadvertently entered/recorded as Ruk Bahadur, in my Service Book Records, whereas my actual and correct name is Ruk Bahadur Sunuwar, as Sunuwar being my surname.

3. That the names Ruk Bahadur and Ruk Bahadur Sunuwar are the name of one and same person i.e. my name.

4. That I made this affidavit to declare that Ruk Bahadur and Ruk Bahadur Sunuwar refers to the names of one and the same person i.e. my name, and to rectify the same and further to use this affidavit as piece of documentary evidence as and when required and in all the future correspondence.

That, the contents made in para (1) to (4) are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false is stated therein and I signed this affidavit on this, the 9th day of September, 2019 at Dimapur.

DEPONENT Sworn before me by the deponent.

JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC dp-5728/21

AFFIDAVIT

Date 27/10/2021

Deponent T. Thongthong

Solemnly affirmed and declared before me on this day, the 27/10/2021 at Tuensang, Nagaland.

NOTARY PUBLIC dp-5731(A)/21

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SC concerned at low COVID ex-gratia claims

Mumbai ex-Top cop appears before panel

Directs states to inform if wide publicity given on ex-gratia compensation for COVID deaths Says ill-health prevented him from NEW DELHI, NOV 29 States of Andhra Pradesh, make an application for (PTI): The Supreme Court B i h a r, A s s a m , U T o f compensation in case the RT appearing earlier o n M o n d ay ex p r e s s e d Chandigarh, Jammu and PCR report of the deceased

Govt launches ‘unique’ face recognition tech for pensioners recognition technique of giving life certificate is a historic and far-reaching reform since it will touch the lives of not only 68 lakh central government pensioners but also those under the EPFO and state governments, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

Singh thanked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as well as UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) for devising this technology and making such an initiative of the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) possible.

The minister said the government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always sought “ease of living” for all s e c t i o n s o f s o c i e t y, including the retirees and pensioners who are the nation’s assets with all their experience and long years of service rendered by them.

Bharat Biotech begins export of Covaxin HYDERABAD, NOV 29 (IANS): Bharat Biotech on Monday announced that it has commenced export of Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin.

Long Pending export orders have been executed during November, to be further expanded during the following months, the Hyderabad-based company said in a statement.

With the number of countries that have granted emergency use approvals for Covaxin increasing, exports to additional countries will also commence from December, it said.

The vaccine maker thanked the Government of India for approving exports.

Covaxin will now become an integral part of the global fight against this pandemic, it added. The company earlier said it was poised to achieve its goal of an annual capacity of about one billion doses of Covaxin by the end of 2021. Union Health Minister Mandaviya last week said India was willing to supply Covishield and Covaxin vaccines.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 29 (PTI): State-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will manufacture four light utility helicopters (LUHs) under limited series production by 2022-23, according to the government.

Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, replying to a question in Rajya Sabha on Monday, also said that another eight LUHs will be built by 202324.

Out of the initial quota of four choppers, two each will go to the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force while the two forces will get four LUHs each from the second batch of the limited series production, he said.

“This would be followed by the manufacture of series production (SP) of the helicopters by the HAL,” Bhatt said.

Earlier this month, the defence ministry approved the procurement of 12 LUH from the HAL for around Rs 1,500 crore.

The LUH is designed

and developed as a replacement for ageing fleets of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters being operated by the armed forces.

Indigenouslydeveloped LUH is a new generation helicopter in the 3-tonne category that has state-of-the-art technology features like a glass cockpit with multi-function displays (MFD) and is powered by a single turboshaft engine.

To a separate question on the Kaveri fighter jet engine programme, Bhatt said it has achieved a “higher technology readiness level (TRL) in many critical technology domains”.

He said nine full prototype engines and four core engines were built, adding 3,217 hours of engine testing was conducted, adding “completed altitude tests and flying test bed (FTB) trials” were carried out.

“This is the first time that an indigenously developed militar y gas turbine engine was flight tested,” he added.

The minister said a total of Rs 2105 crore was allocated for the programme out of the amount spent is Rs 2035 crore.

The Kaveri engine project was given approval by the Cabinet Committee

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Felicitation The Office of the Amahator Range Students' Union (ARSU) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. T. Yanglise Sangtam for his promotion to SubDivisional Officer under Water Resources Department.

The Union also wishes and prays that the Almighty God to continue to give him good health to work for the betterment of the department and upliftment of the citizens.

The Union further wishes him success in his future endeavours.

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him seeking his appearance.

In his application for the cancellation of the warrant, Singh stated that ill health and other illness prevented him from appearing physically before the commission earlier.

Based on the protection (from arrest) extended by the Supreme Cour t on November 27, Singh has caused to ensure his presence before the commission also, the application said.

Considering the reason assigned above (referring to Singh’s application) the bailable warrant is cancelled on Singh depositing Rs 15,000 in the chief minister’s relief fund, the commission said. In his previous affidavit too, Singh had told the commission that he had no further evidence to share other than the information mentioned in the letter addressed to Chief Minister U d d h av T h a c k e r ay i n

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M U Z A F FA R NAG A R (UP), NOV 29 (PTI): Three people have been arrested in connection with Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) question paper leakage in Shamli, police said on Monday.

The UPTET examination, scheduled to be held on Sunday, was cancelled following the leakage of its question p a p e r, A d d i t i o n a l Director General Law and Order Prashant Kumar announced shortly before the exam was to begin.

According to Superintendent of Police Sukirti Madhav Mishra, Dharmendra, Manish and Ravi were arrested and one other person, who is absconding and is accused of being involved in the case, has been booked.

Police said a search is on to nab him.

A car, 50 photocopies of the question paper and Rs 17,000 were recovered from the three accused, they said.

During interrogation, they revealed that they had been involved in 60 such cases and received Rs 50,000 each for solving papers, police said.

MUMBAI, NOV 29 (PTI): Former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh on Monday appeared before the commission probing corruption allegations against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh for the first time and told the panel that he couldn’t present himself earlier due to his “ill health”.

Taking note of Singh’s application, the Justice K U Chandiwal Commission cancelled the bailable war rant issued earlier against the former Mumbai police commissioner.

The panel directed Singh to deposit Rs 15,000 in the chief minister’s relief fund. Singh also filed an affidavit through his lawyers Asif Lampwala and Ankul Seth before the single-member commission reiterating that he had nothing to depose and didn’t want to be crossed-examined by the probe panel.

Earlier in the day, Singh appeared before the panel which had issued multiple summonses against

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NEW DELHI, NOV 29 (PTI): Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh on Monday launched a “unique” face recognition technology that would act as a proof of ‘life certificate’ for pensioners and ensure ease of living for the retired and elderly citizens.

All pensioners are mandated to submit their life certificate annually to continue receiving pension.

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pe n s i o n s h a s a l r e a dy implemented a facility of giving the certificate digitally.

“The central g ove r n m e n t h a s b e e n sensitive to the needs of pensioners and to ensure ease of living for them. Soon after coming to power in 2014, the government decided to introduce and implement digital life cer tificate for the pensioners. This unique face recognition technology will further help pensioners,” Singh said.

He said this face

is simplified and while submitting the applications for making claims, the same shall be online and for which an exclusive portal be created by the State Governments.

“The aforesaid shall facilitate the applicants to make applications for compensation from their place and even a person from the remote village may not have to go to the distant place and/or a city area.

It will make the procedure easier and even avoid long queues at the Collectors / Mamlatdars office,” the bench said.

During the hearing, the apex court noted that in many of the States, the number of forms/claims received is on a much lower side. “Some of the States have not even furnished any particulars. For example,

was positive and he died within a period of 30 days, irrespective of the cause mentioned in the death certificate. The number of claimants may be likely to increase in other States as well,” the bench said.

The matter is listed for the next hearing on December 6. The apex court had earlier asked the Centre to gather information from the States on the progress made on disbursal of exgratia compensation of Rs 50,000 to the kin of COVID-19 victims and pulled up the Gujarat gover nment for issuing notification constituting a scrutiny committee contrary to its directions.

On November 18, the top court had pulled up the Gujarat government for issuing a notification which is “just contrary” to the directions given regarding ex-gratia to the next of kin of those who died due to COVID-19 and said an attempt has been made to “overreach” the directions issued by the apex court.

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shall be supplied by all the States to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Union of India/NDMA on or before December 3, 2021.

The status report on the aforesaid aspects shall also be filed by the concerned States on or before the next date of hearing,” the bench said. The top court was hearing a batch of pleas by advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal and inter venors represented by advocate Sumeer Sodhi seeking exgratia assistance to family members of COVID-19 victims.

The apex court also directed the Gujarat government to create an exclusive online portal to invite applications for disbursal of compensation.

The bench said there is a need that the procedure to claim compensation

Kashmir, Jharkhand, UT of Ladakh, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Maharashtra have not provided any information to the Union Government, asked by the Union of India pursuant to our earlier order.

“From the data, it also can be seen that the forms/ applications received for compensation are on a very lower side,” it said.

The top court observed that either there is no wide publicity given by the concerned States concerning the compensation offered for the death of a person who has died due to Covid 19 or the concerned claimants are not made aware where to apply.

“It is also required to be noted that as per the data available, so far as the State of Andhra Pradesh is concerned, the deaths recorded is 14,431 and the claim forms received are 28,468, which is double the deaths recorded.

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c o n c e r n ove r t h e l ow number of claims for exgratia compensation f o r C OV I D - 1 9 d e a t h s and directed the state governments to inform if wide publicity has been given concerning the scheme for compensation.

A bench of Justices M R Shah and B V Nagarathna directed the chief secretaries of all the states to submit compliance reports on the number of deaths recorded, claim forms received so far, and the number of persons to whom the amount of compensation has been disbursed.

The top court also directed them to apprise if any Grievance Redressal Committee in each district has been constituted or not and whether any wide publicity has been given concer ning the scheme for compensation and any exclusive online portal to invite applications and for disbursal of the amount of compensation has been created or not.

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March this year.

The Justice Chandiwal (retired) commission was formed to probe the allegations of corruption levelled against Deshmukh

by Singh. In a related development, Anil Deshmukh’s lawyer objected to the commission over Singh and dismissed police officer Sachin Waze sitting together in another room in the commission’s premises.

Wa z e h a s b e e n appearing before the commission for his crossexamination in connection with the case. “Singh and the witness (Waze) are sitting together for the last one hour. He (Singh) might influence the witness,” Deshmukh’s lawyer said.

Justice Chandiwal (retired) initially said “how can it be stopped?” He later told Waze that “it’s better to sit in this room” (where the commission’s proceeding was taking place) to avoid such a situation.

Waze was arrested in the case of an explosivesladen SUV found near industrialist Mukesh A m b a n i ’s r e s i d e n c e ‘Antilia’ in south Mumbai earlier this year and the subsequent suspicious death of businessman Mansukh Hiran.

on Security in 1989.

The project was primarily rolled out for I n d i a ’s L i g h t C o m b a t Aircraft (LCA) programme.

“At present, the LCA Tejas is integrated with an imported engine. However,

in future, it is proposed to develop indigenous engines for powering our own aircraft such as LCA variants and AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) in association with an international engine house,” Bhatt said.

He said the technological capabilities built through the Kaveri engine project will be utilised.

The minister said the Kaveri engine in the present architecture cannot be integrated into the LCA Tejas.

“LCA Tejas, Flight Operational Clearance (FOC) configuration demands higher thr ust than the intended engine requirement. Hence the K ave r i i n t h e p r e s e n t architecture cannot be integrated. In order to induct with LCA Tejas, a modified engine version is required,” he said.

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agaland’s Hornbill Festival, launched in 2000 as an all-in-one and one-in-all mother of all Naga festivals, has indeed come a long way from Kohima’s well known Khouchiezie (local ground) to Kisama Heritage village some 12 kms away between Phesama and Jakhama. The very name ‘Hornbill Festival’ conjures a scenario of thousands of people both from within India and beyond, visiting Nagaland during the first week of December. This is the principal objective of the Hornbill Festival- promoting interest to lure interested tourists to visit Nagaland.

On its part, the government has been widening the activities at Hornbill Festival beyond cultural, fashion, motor rally, agricultural, music to I&T etc. All these items packaged within a 10-day event is exciting and exhausting. Just like a week-long street market or night bazaar which are quite popular among more than half the population who are in the age group of 35, there has to be a long term vision to promote not only night bazaars but enterprises. In the same manner, the long felt desire for making Nagaland as among the top tourist destinations in the north east, clarity and commitment instead of only mouthing platitudes which politicians are used to. Nagaland has more varieties of flora and fauna including different climates between the hills and plains than Sikkim. However, today Sikkim has advanced far ahead of Nagaland not because it has better ideas but mainly because it has applied its ideas into a robust implemented policy. One of the reasons why Sikkim is peaceful is that democracy is thriving in a vibrant way. Good governance has been the keyword of every state which has achieved the desired level of economic development. In order to create a wider platform for tourism, Sikkim has harnessed its natural bounty for sustainable development through village tourism. Nagaland also has many areas which have acclaimed natural beauty and varieties of vegetation including wildlife. The creation of mini-hornbills involving the celebration of major festival of a tribe in each district can be expanded to promote village tourism. The state government could also introduce eco-tourism with the village involved where tourists resting places and spots can be set up. Tourist villages which are identified can also include promotion of growing organic products as part of the activity. All villages in Nagaland can in the same way be encouraged to be part of the tourism plan and obtain benefits through central schemes. By eco-tourism, visitors can travel to villages of interest to seek the natural areas with the specific objectives of learning, admiring and enjoying nature and its wild plants and animals as well as local people’s cultural aspects including religious monuments, while conserving the natural and social environment, and improving the welfare of the local people. Tourism involves movement of people and for which roads and infrastructures have to be of the desired level to facilitate comfortable travel and stay.

Tourism in a broad way is about improving the welfare of the people and their lives, the objective which needs to be understood in the context of the Hornbill Festival. This would also mean less of the VVIP culture that surrounds and suffocates Hornbill Festival into VVIP event and more of people-centric tourism.

Perhaps as Hornbill Festival has travelled from Khuouchiezie Kohima to Kisama to other districts(as mini Hornbill) it will ultimately reach tourist villages as the final destination.

DailyDevotion The Supremacy of Jesus Christ

He will glorify Me… —John 16:14 The holiness movements of today have none of the rugged reality of the New Testament about them.

There is nothing about them that needs the death of Jesus Christ. All that is required is a pious atmosphere, prayer, and devotion. This type of experience is not supernatural nor miraculous. It did not cost the sufferings of God, nor is it stained with “the blood of the Lamb” (Revelation 12:11). It is not marked or sealed by the Holy Spirit as being genuine, and it has no visual sign that causes people to exclaim with awe and wonder, “That is the work of God Almighty!” Yet the New Testament is about the work of God and nothing else.

The New Testament example of the Christian experience is that of a personal, passionate devotion to the Person of Jesus Christ. Every other kind of so-called Christian experience is detached from the Person of Jesus. There is no regeneration— no being born again into the kingdom in which Christ lives and reigns supreme. There is only the idea that He is our pattern.

In the New Testament Jesus Christ is the Savior long before He is the pattern. Today He is being portrayed as the figurehead of a religion— a mere example. He is that, but He is infinitely more. He is salvation itself; He is the gospel of God! Jesus said, “…when He, the Spirit of truth, has come,…He will glorify Me…” (John 16:13-14). When I commit myself to the revealed truth of the New Testament, I receive from God the gift of the Holy Spirit, who then begins interpreting to me what Jesus did. The Spirit of God does in me internally all that Jesus Christ did for me externally..

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he aggressive and planned manner in which Chinese companies have forayed globally, poses a risk not just to the economic interests but also the defence interests of the collaborating and neighbour nations.

Recent repor ts by Wall Street Journal have revealed that the US intelligence agencies found evidence of construction work on what they believed was a secret Chinese military facility in the United Arab Emirates, and which was stopped after Washington’s intervention.

It says that satellite imagery of the Port Khalifa revealed suspicious construction work inside a container terminal built and operated by a Chinese shipping corporation, Cosco. It included huge excavations covered in an apparent attempt to evade scrutiny and apparently for a multi-storey building.

The Biden administration initiated urgent contact with the UAE authorities, which appeared to be unaware of the military activities, according to the WSJ. It said the discussions included two direct conversations between Joe Biden and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in May and August.

The US officials visited the UAE in late September and presented the

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intelligence details to the Emirati authorities. The construction work was suspended after the US officials recently inspected the Port Khalifa site.

Chinese forays in the Gulf Basically, China, the world’s largest trading nation, has thrown its weight behind Abu Dhabi as the Middle East hub for its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its biggest project is the Khalifa Port. Moreover, it is trying to expand its presence globally by constructing ports, railways and roads in partner countries albeit at terms which tilt hugely in its favour, besides challenging the US interests.

Cosco, the Shanghaibased, state-owned group that ranks among the biggest shipping companies in the world, has invested an initial $300 million in the CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, the first step in an investment programme that could help make it one of the biggest ports in the Arabian Gulf over the next five years. The deal with Cosco is aimed at attracting foreign investment into the UAE via the Khalifa Industrial Zone of Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), the huge logistics and manufacturing zone that borders the port.

By 2023, the Port Khalifa is expected to overtake Jebel Ali, just 50 km away in Dubai, in capacity

terms, thus proving once again which is the strongest emirate in the UAE. Trade ties have been growing between China and the UAE since a visit by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to Beijing three years ago. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the UAE last summer.

In alignment with their goal of augmenting UAEChina trade, DP World, a UAE owned company in partnership with Zhejiang China Commodity City Group (CCC) has also launched the Yiwu Market as part of the first phase of Dubai Traders Market, located in the heart of Jafza. Dubai Traders Market will span approximately 800,000 square metres, with Yiwu Market covering about 200,000 square metres. The market will give traders and businesses from across the globe access to wholesale discounts with minimised supply chain costs and turnaround times.

Regional Geopolitics China’s BRI is a statesponsored strategy to enhance land and sea trading infrastructure in Asia, the Middle East and Africa via multibillion-dollar investments in trading hubs across the eastern hemisphere, though it has been criticised by some observers for leaving the partners of Chinese companies in debt, as happened in Sri

Lanka and Venezuela.

In recent times Persian Gulf powers like the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been engaged in expanding their influence in the Horn of Africa and are busy opening commercial and military facilities in the Red Sea region. Major global powers like the United States (US), Japan, China and France have established military bases in Djibouti. Reportedly, India had also demonstrated interest in opening the base at Djibouti and Russia has recently announced that it will establish a military base in Sudan.

China is engaged in developing major infrastructure projects such as ports and railways in Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. As a result of these activities, the littoral and continental space from Sudan in the north to Kenya in the south has become a focal point of strategic rivalries between regional as well as global powers.

Chinese ventures in Somaliland The port of Berbera and Somaliland’s geopolitical location at the crossroads of West Asia, Horn of Africa and Indian Ocean is likely to assume increasing strategic importance as the Indo-Pacific rivalries sharpen. Historically, the strategic location of the port near the straits

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of the Bab-el-Mandeb, which is a key maritime choke point for international trade and global energy security, has attracted foreign powers. In the last few years, UAE has established a firm foothold at Berbera. Meanwhile the UAE, Ethiopia and Somaliland have reached an alliance for developing Berbera Economic Zone.

The Chinese navy established a facility in Djibouti, its first overseas base, about four years ago, which was placed within a Chinese-run commercial port, at Doraleh. In addition in June this year, a new container terminal was inaugurated at the port of Berbera in the self-governing territory of Somaliland. Somaliland is a breakaway region of Somalia and is not recognised by any other state. The port of Berbera is located along the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden.

For UAE, developing the port of Berbera and building strategic partnership with Somaliland serves two inter-related objectives: challenge the pre-eminence of the port facilities at Djibouti for the shipping enroute to the Suez Canal and expand its influence in the Horn of Africa. Through its entrenched presence in Somaliland and in Southern Yemen, UAE is in an enviable geopolitical

position: it can monitor the strategically important Gulf of Aden closely and shape the strategic affairs of the region.

India’s Interests Gulf of Aden is an integral part of India’s maritime neighbourhood and sharpening rivalries between major powers underscore the need for increasing India’s strategic presence in the region.

India has recently opened its embassy in Djibouti and has been steadily expanding its engagement with the Horn of Africa.

Officially, there is no contact between India and Somaliland. A foothold in Somaliland would expand India’s presence and prove useful in monitoring Chinese activities in the region.

India could use its ties with the UAE to forge newer ties with Somaliland. Compared with the unstable politics and prevailing insecurity in Somalia, democratic Somaliland is stable and secure. This will also serve its purpose of keeping an eye on the Chinese activities in the region and be a force to reckon with in the Gulf of Aden.

Asad Mirza is a political commentator based in New Delhi. He writes on Muslims, educational, international affairs, interfaith and current affairs

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find out who is to blame? Former Punjab Chief Minister – Amarinder Singh retorted with his “shikhis bluntness” against the party when he was unceremoniously shown the door. Were there any solid reasons to sideline the popular and astute Punjab Chief Minister then? Has it not consequently damaged party image in the eyes of the public? A senior journalist Patricia Mukhim points out – “The infamous moniker ‘grand old party’ seems hellbent on committing political suicide from Punjab to Meghalaya”.

With so many successive election defeats and failures in the past several years, the party should have chosen to sit for the deep soul-searching. But, too unfortunately, this has never happened. Sonia Ji still wears the queen’s crown with pride while Rahul Gandhi roars with immaturity. One wonders when the crown will be put on the head of the non-Gandhi leaders. Were Lyngdoh, Sangma, Gogoi, Tharoor, Scindia, Chidambaram not more efficient and eligible for the party high command post? One social activist remarks – “Ampareen Lyngdoh or Gaurav Gogoi is diplomatically more prudent than Rahul Gandhi.” Of course, the true spirit of democracy in the party always attracts more leaders. No doubt we badly need a good opposition party, not the violent, for a healthy political ecosystem.

The political party should inspire, and not “incite” our youths to the act of cruelty as witnessed post-election in West Bengal.

All should agree that buzzword ‘KHELA HOBE’ should not “impinge” upon communal harmony and sovereignty of the country --- many are very apprehensive. All leaders should stand together to “safeguard the integrity” of the nation. ‘Sabka sath, sabka vikas’ can certainly uphold the constitutional doctrines of the nation.

A Shillong-based writer and researcher, Salil Gewali is best known for his researchbased work entitled ‘Great Minds on India’ that has earned worldwide appreciation. Translated into Twelve languages, his book has been edited by a former NASA scientist – Dr. AV Murali of Houston, USA Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

or many of us, eating particular foods can be comforting: a pick-me-up during a hard task; a reward after a long day at work; a satiating end to a lovely dinner.

But some people have a compulsive and uncontrolled urge to eat particular foods, especially hyper-palatable “junk” foods. This can impact on their day-to-day functioning, and their ability to fulfil social, work or family roles.

People who struggle with addictive eating may have intense cravings, which don’t relate to hunger, as well as increased levels of tolerance for large quantities of food, and feelings of withdrawal.

Rather than hunger, these cravings may be prompted by low mood, mental illness (depression and anxiety), high levels of stress, or heightened emotions.

“Food addiction” or “addictive eating” is not yet a disorder that can be diagnosed in a clinical setting. Yet patients often ask health professionals about how to manage their addictive eating.

These health providers generally acknowledge their patients’ addictive eating behaviours but may be unsure of suitable treatments.

Food addiction is commonly assessed using the Yale Food Addiction Scale.

The science of addictive eating is still emerging, but researchers are increasingly noting addiction and reward pathways in the brain triggered by stress, heightened emotions and mental illness are associated with the urge to overeat.

How common is it?

Many factors contribute to overeating. The abundance of fast food, junk food advertising, and the highly palatable ingredients of many processed foods can prompt us to eat whether we are hungry or not.

However, some people report a lack of control over their eating, beyond liking and wanting, and are seeking help for this.

Around one in six people (15-20%) report addictive patterns of eating or addictive behaviours around food.

While food addiction is higher among people with obesity and mental health condi-

tions, it only affects a subset of these groups.

How can you tell if you have a problem?

Typically, food addiction occurs with foods that are highly palatable, processed, and high in combinations of energy, fat, salt and/or sugar while being low in nutritional value. This might include chocolates, confectionery, takeaway foods, and baked products.

These foods may be associated with high levels of reward and may therefore preoccupy your thoughts. They might elevate your mood or provide a distraction from anxious or traumatic thoughts, and over time, you may need to eat more to get the same feelings of reward.

However, for others, it could be an addiction to feelings of fullness or a sense of reward or satisfaction.

There is ongoing debate about whether it is components of food that are addictive or the behaviour of eating itself that is addictive, or a combination of the two.

Given people consume foods for a wide range of reasons, and people can form habits around particular foods, it could be different for different people.

It often starts in childhood Through our research exploring the experiences of adults, we found many people with addictive eating attribute their behaviours to experiences that occurred in childhood.

These events are highly varied. They range from traumatic events, to the use of dieting or restrictive eating practices, or are related to poor body image or body dissatisfaction.

Our latest research found addictive eating in teenage years is associated with poorer quality of life and lower self-esteem, and it appears to increase in severity over time.

Children and adolescents tend to have fewer addictive eating behaviours, or symptoms, than adults. Of the 11 symptoms of the Yale Food Addiction Scale, children and adolescents generally have only two or three, while adults often have six or more, which is classified as severe food addiction.

The associations we observed in adolescents are also

seen in adults: increased weight and poorer mental health is associated with a greater number of symptoms and prevalence of food addiction.

This highlights that some adolescents will need mental health, eating disorder and obesity services, in a combined treatment approach.

We also need to identify early risk factors to enable targeted, preventative interventions in younger age groups How is it treated?

The underlying causes of addictive eating are diverse so treatments can’t be one-sizefits-all.

A large range of treatments are being trialled. These include: • passive approaches such as self-help support groups • trials of medications such as naltrexone and bupropion, which targets hormones involved in hunger and appetite and works to reduce energy intake • bariatric surgery to assist with weight loss. The most common procedure in Australia is gastric banding, where an adjustable band is placed around the top part of the stomach to apply pressure and reduce appetite.

However, few of the available self-help support groups include involvement or input from qualified health professionals.

While providing peer support, these may not be based on the best available evidence, with few evaluated for effectiveness.

Medications and bariatric surgery do involve health professional input and have been shown to be effective in achieving weight loss and reducing symptoms of food addiction in some people.

However, these may not be suitable for some people, such as those in the healthy weight range or with complex underlying health conditions. It’s also critical people receiving medications and surgery are counselled to make diet and other lifestyle changes.

Other holistic, personalised lifestyle approaches that include diet, physical activity, as well as mindfulness, show promising results, especially when codesigned with consumers and health professionals.

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e g h a l aya p r o d u c e d several seasoned leaders. They always served the state and their respective parties with utmost sincerity and diligence. Among them, the Indian National Congress has been much preferred over others. By and large, its leaders in Meghalaya had won the trust of the majority of the electorates.

But of late we hear the murmurs of discontentment among the leaders of this national party. The recent defection of 12 Congress MLAs to TMC at one go in the state has sent a fearful tremor across the country. The reasons why so many leaders are unhappy with one of the oldest parties are not very difficult to notice.

As claimed by many, this party firmly believes more in the family than democratic principles. This had irked even our very veteran leader and former Lok Sabha Speaker - late PA Sangma leading to the formation of NCP. TMC is another offshoot of the same Congress which is now emerging as a stronger force.

Going by various comments on social media it can be concluded that the “family interest” always reigns supreme here in INC. Sycophancy is the hallmark of this party. This party has never found a single suitable leader to hold the party presidentship in over a decade except from the Gandhi family. Its humble leaders are so much “loyal to the family” that they forget their own individuality. What is most astonishing is that the dutiful party leaders continue to admire Rahul Gandhi though he lacks even the basic acumen of a diplomatic leader. His morning speech clashes with that of the evening. Nothing could be more amazing than when people continue to applaud him, and he gets more charged up! He often utters promises which are totally impractical. A joke is still going round about his vehement claim of introducing a machine that would turn potatoes into gold.

Yes, there are countless instances when its key party members were publicly humiliated. Former President of India late Pranab Mukherjee at times expressed his displeasure against the Gandhi family. Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma defected from the party and joined BJP when his self-esteem got hurt. This cost the party dearly in Assam. Please

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govt in Bihar instead No Omicron in India yet, but concerns mount Trouble-engine of double-engine: Tejashwi Yadav KARNATAKA SAYS SAMPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA RETURNEE ‘DIFFERENT FROM DELTA’

NEW DELHI, NOV 29 (PTI): India has not reported any case of the Omicron variant of coronavirus yet but the Karnataka health minister Monday said the sample of one of the two recent South Africa returnees appears “different from the Delta variant”, even as experts stressed vaccines remain a critical tool.

The WHO said it is “not yet clear” if the newlydetected variant is more transmissible or causes more severe disease, but authorities across states in India ramped up efforts to deal with the evolving situation.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the situation is being closely monitored in consultation with other ministries regarding “any further decision” on resuming scheduled international passenger services.

A medic collects swab sample of a passenger for COVID-19 test, in Bengaluru, Saturday. (PTI)

A senior Central government official said in Delhi no case of the new variant has been detected in the country, but results of genomic analysis of positive samples of international travellers are being expedited.

I n M a h a r a s h t r a ’s Thane, a 32-year-old Merchant Navy engineer who tested positive for coronavirus after returning from South Africa has been kept

in isolation and his sample sent for genome sequencing.

The result will be known after seven days, Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation’s (KDMC) epidemic control officer Dr Pratibha Panpatil said.

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said, “Information on passengers coming from abroad should be received regularly so that they can be monitored and the infection can be prevented

in time.”

In Delhi, authorities ordered RT-PCR testing for all people arriving from ‘high-risk’ countries, genome sequencing of the positive cases and mandatory isolation. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia told the media the new ‘Omicron’ variant was discussed by experts in the meeting and it was stressed that there should be no relaxation in preparation to deal with Covid infections and in monitoring the situation.

In Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, health authorities have launched a search for a woman from Bostwana, named Khuno Oremeet Selyn, who visited the city on November 18. “An official from the Bostwana Embassy told us over phone that she is in isolation at a military organisation in Jabalpur. We

have asked him to share her mobile phone number and her local contact,” Jabalpur Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Ratnesh Kurariya told PTI. “The woman came to Jabalpur from Delhi, as per the record shared with us by the central government.”

Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar, meanwhile, said the sample of one of the two persons who arrived in Bengaluru recently from South Africa appears “different from the Delta variant”, the currently dominant strain.

“There is a 63-year-old man whose name I should not disclose. His report is a bit different. It appears different from the delta variant. We will discuss with the ICMR officials and will let people know by the evening what it is,” the minister said.

PATNA, NOV 29 (PTI): Days after Bihar emerged as the poorest state in a Niti Aayog report, Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Monday launched a blistering attack on the JD(U)-led NDA dispensation over its alleged failure on all fronts and said the double engine government should rather be called a “trouble engine”.

The ‘double-engine government’ expression was first used by the BJP as it appealed to people to vote for the party and avail the benefits offered by it at the Centre as well as in the states.

Talking to reporters outside the Bihar Assembly, which was adjourned on the first day of the winter session following obituary references, the RJD leader said resentment was brewing among people over “rampant corruption” in

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the state.

“The Niti Aayog report shows the Bihar government as a failure on almost all indicators. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is running a corrupt government. There’s corruption from top to bottom. Bihar stands first in unemployment, education system has been completely destroyed and health infrastructure in the state is in shambles,” he stated.

According to the think tank’s recently released National Multidimensional Poverty Index report, 51.91% population of Bihar

is poor.

Yadav also pointed out that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has found “glaring financial discrepancies, irregularities and wasteful expenditure” in various departments of the Bihar government.

“Where stands Bihar in the Niti Aayog report? It is at the number one position from the bottom. Whenever the CM is asked about it, he expresses his ignorance.

This shows that the Bihar government is not serious about meeting the basic needs of the people. This is not a ‘double engine’ but a ‘trouble engine’ government in Bihar”, said the leader of Opposition.

Opposition party legislators have decided to hand over a copy of NITI Aayog and CAG reports to the chief minister, as he is “not aware” of the developments, the RJD leader said.

Bridge collapses in UP district Vasundhara Raje’s rally poster invites high command’s attention

SHAHJAHANPUR (UP), NOV 29 (PTI): A section of a two-kilometre-long bridge on the Ramganga river here collapsed after a pillar sank into the ground, days after the structure was repaired following a similar complaint. There was no report of any casualty.

The bridge connects

Moradabad-Budaun with the Jalalabad-BareillyEtawah state road and was recently repaired after a complaint about a pillar of it sinking into the ground, District Magistrate Inder Vikram Singh said.

The DM said on Monday morning, there was no traffic on the bridge.

JAIPUR, NOV 29 (IANS): If sources in Rajasthan BJP are to be believed, the posters in Vasundhara Raje’s rally written ‘Poonia Bhagao, BJP Bachao’ on them have invited the attention of the party high command and a detailed report has been sent to the party headquarters in Delhi.

Satish Poonia is the President of the BJP’s Rajasthan unit. The party’s state in-charge, Arun Singh, has taken cognisance of the matter and briefed BJP President J.P. Nadda on the same, sources said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Rajasthan is proposed on December 5, while party president J.P. Nadda follows next.

Hence, the party is keeping a close eye on who is doing what in the wake of tales of factionalism going far and

wide in the party, said BJP sources.

Now this kind of issue has emerged for the first time in the state and hence party leaders have asked for a detailed input, a BJP worker told IANS. Raje recently organised a Mewar yatra which witnessed a huge turnout.

While Raje continued saying that her yatra is nonpolitical and has been carried out to express her condolences to those who had passed away during Covid, her political remarks and the support of her loyalists raised several questions.

“For the last one year, my daughter-in-law was unwell, and hence, I could not come to express condolences to the bereaved families and hence have come here for the same,” she said during the yatra.

Meanwhile, BJP workers said that all senior workers went to express their condolences to bereaved family members of MLAs Kiran Maheshwari and Gautam Meena after they passed away months back. However Raje’s timing to visit them definitely raises questions, said Leader of Opposition

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Gulabchand Kataria during her visit to Udaipur.

Kataria’s statement was looked upon with interest as BJP lost in two bypolls in Dhariyawad and Vallabhnagar by a huge mar-

gin. Soon after the party’s loss, Raje’s loyalists raised a demand to announce her as CM face for the next assembly polls and then came Raje’s Mewar Yatra.

Surprisingly, Raje did not participate in any of the poll campaigns despite being listed as star campaigner.

However, in between, she went to Jodhpur to express her condolences to leaders and got her selfies clicked with villagers.

“We have been attending condolence meetings but without any show-off, however, Raje’s condolence meetings are filled with pomp and show; what does this indicate?” asked a party worker.

Through this column, the Public Ground Colony Council would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all individuals, groups and organizations for their kind contributions in cash and kind for the victims of fire incident occurred at Tata Parking area of Public Ground Colony, Dimapur on 11/11/2021.

We would like to give special thanks to the following individuals, groups and organizations: 1. That Fire Brigade Department, Dimapur for their timely arrival and controlling the fire for further destruction.

2. The Deputy Commissioner and his officers for visiting the spot and donating 100 bundles of C.G.I Sheet and 50 bags of rice.

3. All the Jame Masjids and Panjiganas, Muslim Communities, groups, shopkeepers, individuals and well wishers.

4. Rotary Club 5. Help and Needy Group 6. Bengali Youth Generation 7. R.E. Brothers 8. Word to the World Chruch 9. Naga Traders 10. Lions Club 11. Dimapur District Pickup Owners Union 12. Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee 13. Yemhi Memorial College 14. K. Punyu Colony 15. Boto Angami Church 16. Sangtam Baptist Church 17. Hindi Baptist Church 18. Kashliwal Enterprises 19. Sakus Mission College 20. Goshen Ministry 21. Dimapur Bengali Samaj 22. Vandana Store 23. Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur 24. Red Cross Nagaland 25. Tibetan Bhutia Buddhist Welfare Association (Hongkong Market) 26. Medicine Dealer Association 27. NELSOR (MSW) College Dimapur 28. Carmel Bhavan Dimapur 29. Basu Damani & Group 30. Dimapur Muslim Council (MCD) 31. Bharat Sevashram Sangh 32. Inner Wheel Club (Women Wing) 33. Ward No. 2 Council 34. All Individuals and well wishers for their kind contributions.

Our special thanks goes to the President of Muslim Council Dimapur and his team for helping the colony council in organizing relief camp for the fire victims and supervising the same from the beginning till the end of the relief camp.

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A portion of a 2 kilometer long bridge collapsed in Shahjahanpur district, Monday. (PTI)

One of its pillars sank following which a section of the bridge came to the ground, he said.

I m m e d i a t e ly, t h e traffic was stopped and vehicles coming from Badaun-Moradabad were diverted via Amritpur and Farrukhabad.

Along with this, a consent has been received from the government to build a pontoon bridge.

He said a team of engineers from the state Bridge Corporation has been sent for inspection and the construction of the pontoon bridge.

Kalan tehsil has been completely cut off from other parts of the district.

Now, people will have to cover a distance of 60 km to reach the district headquarters.

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RBI supersedes Reliance Capital Board

To shortly initiate insolvency proceedings

MUMBAI, NOV 29 (PTI): The Reserve Bank on Monday superseded the board of Anil Ambani promoted Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL) and will shortly initiate bankruptcy proceedings against the debt-ridden NBFC in view of payment defaults and serious governance issues. Nageswar Rao Y (Ex-Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra) has been appointed as the administrator of the company, the RBI said in a statement.

Meanwhile, the company in a statement welcomed the RBI’s move to resolve its debt under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. “The Company will co-operate fully with the Administrator appointed by the RBI for the expeditious resolution of its debt in the best interests of all stakeholders,” it said.

This is the third large

NBFC against which the central bank will initiate bankruptcy proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code recently.

The RBI has initiated similar proceedings against Srei Group NBFCs and Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL). While the proceedings against DHFL has been completed, the Srei issue is still pending. “...the Reserve Bank has today (Monday) superseded the Board of Directors of M/s Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL) in view of the defaults by RCL in meeting the various payment obligations to its creditors and serious governance concerns which the Board has not been able

to address effectively,” the central bank said.

It further said the Reserve Bank will shortly initiate the process of resolution of the company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings of Financial Service Providers and Application to Adjudicating Authority) Rules, 2019.

“Reserve Bank will also apply to the NCLT, Mumbai for appointing the Administrator as the Insolvency Resolution Professional,” it said. In September, Reliance Capital in its annual general meeting (AGM) had informed shareholders that the company’s consolidated debt was Rs 40,000 crore.

The company reported a consolidated loss of Rs 1,156 crore for the second quarter this fiscal against Rs 6,001 crore income. During 2020-21, the company had posted a loss of Rs 9,287 crore on a total income of Rs 19,308 crore.

Reliance Capital in its statement said the “complexity of litigation” initiated by certain secured and unsecured lenders, resulting in the pendency of over 10 cases in various fora -- including the Supreme Court, Mumbai High Court, Delhi High Court and DRT -- has effectively stalled the resolution of the company’s debt, despite its best efforts for the past over two years.

“The Company owns profitable and valuable operating businesses, through its 100 per cent shareholding in RGIC and 51 per cent shareholding in RNLIC (a JV with Nippon Life Co. of Japan), which represent the majority of the value of the Company being a Core Investment Company (CIC), besides other financial investments,” it said.

Rio inaugurates State’s first 4-lane bridge (From p-1) The chief minister remarked that the State was all set to witness festivals, including the Hornbill Festival, for which guests would be arriving soon, and followed by Christmas. He prayed that peace would prevail in the land.

He urged the people to stay united and extend cooperation to the government so that the latter could build good roads and other infrastructure, which would give the younger generation a chance to

compete with rest of the world. He urged the people to make keeping towns and roads clean their responsibility.

He said all citizens of the State were stakeholders and therefore they should promote cleanliness instead of complaining that their cities were dirty.

Rio thanked the landowners, contractors, engineers, PWD and everyone involved both directly and indirectly in the successful completion of the bridge.

The dedication pro-

gramme was chaired by principal secretary, roads & bridges, Menukhol John, who also gave a brief highlight about the bridge.

He disclosed that the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) had approved fund for the 65-metre bridge in November 2015.

Thereafter, he said work was allotted to Vilelie Khamo and KC Angami in July 2016, while actual bridge layout was given only in November 2018.

Altogether Rs 20 crore

was sanctioned under CRF (MoRTH) in December 2015 and Rs 15.81 crore was sanctioned under State resources for additional work in 2021, which brought the total cost of the project to Rs 35.81 crore, he added.

So far, he claimed that MoRTH had released Rs 5.35 crore, while the State government released Rs 7 crore bringing the total paid amount to Rs 12.35 crore and a balance of Rs 23.46 crore, which was yet to be released.

Hornbill Fest Traffic advisory (From p-1) There will be no-entry for any vehicular traffic from New Market to New NST from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

No parking between Classic Point and PHQ junction while all displaced vehicles along this stretch will be parked at New Multi-Level Parking building, Old Medical directorate.

Further, bus stand at PHQ junction (BOC bus stand) will be shifted from the present location to the area

opposite NSF Martyrs’ Park area.

Parking facilities will be available at the following locations: New Multi-Level parking building, Old Medical Directorate; City Centre (Old MLA Hostel building) and Northern Gate Local Ground, (Khuochiezie).

All commercial pick-up vehicles shall be parked at KMC Chaü Parking, Forest Colony and Tata Parking, Bayavü. No commercial pick-up vehicles will be allowed to park in any

unauthorised parking areas.

Commuter traversing between Kohima and Kisama and also those commuting within Kohima have been advised to take the following route-NH-29-Merhülietsa Colony (ParaMedical) –Old Fira Jn. Route; TCP Gate-Midland-Lower Chandmari-AG Colony-Lerie-NH-29 route. BSNL JnOld Ministers’ Hill-New Ministers’ Hill-Aradhura-New Reserve-NH-29 route. NHK Jn-New Market-Naga Bazaar-Census office Jn.

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Further, after Covid-19 was notified as a disaster under NDMA by the Central Government, he reminded Rio that his government had imposed several restrictions upon the citizens to ensure that spread of the virus was contained. Lockdown was instilled, people were heavily fined for not wearing masks and for not abiding by the Covid protocols, he added.

But the norms of assistance, also mentioned under the norms of NDMA, as ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh compensation have not been met, he alleged.

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at Kisama on Tuesday. He asked the tourist police personnel to treat guests in a courteous manner and ensure a successful and crimefree hosting of the upcoming Hornbill Festival.

He said the police would also launch closed user group phone for all officers, adding that the phones would be distributed to all officers. Giving a presentation of the app on the occasion, Excellogics Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd official claimed that the app was simple and robust having contact numbers of all Nagaland Police officers and many other features.

The app provides a quick dialer provision for citizens to call police during emergencies or making other enquiries. The app can be downloaded from Google Playstore.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 29 (IANS): The Centre has no proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency in the country, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, also said that the government does not collect data on Bitcoin transactions.

Unlike the previous years’ preparations in advance, he pointed out that a late decision was taken by the government to host the festival keeping in view the relaxed guidelines of Government of India allowing events to take place.

Fearing that there could be lesser number of international tourists this time due to Covid-19, he felt that the number of domestic tourists could witness an upsurge because the country opened up within. Abu remarked that Hornbill Festival was perhaps Nagaland’s most well-known festival.

He said the unique feature of the festival was that the government assisted in organising it, but 90% were managed and executed by private entrepreneurs, event management groups and business community.

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Bitcoin is a form of digital currency which allows people to buy goods and services among others.

In the ongoing winter session of Parliament, the Centre aims to table the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, through which it seeks a ban on all private cryptocurrencies.

At present, there is no regulation or ban in the country on cryptocurrency.

The Reser ve Bank of India has maintained its strong views against cryptocurrencies, saying they pose serious threats to macroeconomic and financial stability.

The central bank also doubted the reported number of investors trading on them and their claimed market valuations.

Iran nuclear deal talks resume in Vienna

delegation, Mora said. At the same time, Tehran’s team made clear it wanted to engage in “serious work” to bring the accord back to life, he said. The remaining signatories to the nuclear

Parag Agrawal replaces Jack Dorsey as Twitter CEO

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SAN FRANCISCO, NOV 29 (AP): Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey will step down as CEO of the social media platform, the company announced.

He will be succeeded by Twitter’s current Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal.

Dorsey will remain on the board until his term expires in 2022.

Agrawal has been CTO since 2017 and at Twitter since 2011.

In a letter posted on his Twitter account, Dorsey said he was “really sad...yet really happy” about leaving the company and that it was his decision.

BRUSSELS, NOV 29 (AP): Nations around the world sought Monday to keep the new omicron variant at bay with travel bans and further restrictions, even as it remains unclear what it means for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Japan announced it would suspend entry of all foreign visitors, while new cases of the variant identified days ago by researchers in South Africa appeared as far apart as Hong Kong, Australia and Portugal.

Portuguese authorities were investigating whether some of the infections there could be among the first reported cases of local transmission of the variant outside of southern Africa. The stream of new cases showed the near impossibility of keeping the genie in the bottle in a globalised world of travel and open borders.

Yet, many tried to do just that, even against the urging of the World Health Organization, which noted

COPENHAGEN (DENMARK), NOV 29 (AP): Magdalena Andersson, who last week was Sweden’s first woman Prime Minister for a few hours before resigning because a budget defeat made a coalition partner quit, was on Monday elected again as head of government. In a 101 -173 vote with 75 abstentions, the 349-seat Riksdag elected Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, as Prime Minister. She will form a one-party, minority government. The Cabinet is expected to be named Tuesday.

Andersson served as Prime Minister for seven hours before stepping down last week after the Greens left her two-party coalition.

Their move followed the rejection of her government’s budget proposal — in favour of one presented by opposition parties including the right-wing populist Sweden Democrats, which is rooted in a neo-Nazi movement.

Migrants gather to get warm clothes at the Belarus-Poland border on Nov. 28, 2021.

or, probably, a person who is still alive, in a sleeping bag and toss it on the border,” Lukashenko exclaimed.

“What an abomination!”

Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service rejected the Belarusian claim Sunday, saying that Belarusian authorities have repeatedly tried to stage and direct beatings, the crippling or even deaths of migrants, while blaming Lithuania for such

that border closures often have limited effect but can wreak havoc on lives and livelihoods.

Some argued that such restrictions still could provide valuable time to analyse the new variant.

Little is known about it, including whether it is more contagious, more likely to cause serious illness or more able to evade the protection of vaccines.

While the initial global response to COVID-19 was criticised as slow and haphazard, the reaction to the new variant came quickly.

“This time the world showed it is learning,” said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, singling out South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for praise.

“South Africa’s analytic work and transparency and sharing its results was indispensable in allowing a swift global response. It no doubt saved many lives,” she said.

The WHO has also praised South Africa and Botswana for

People queue in line to wait for the coronavirus testing in Seoul, on Nov 29.

quickly alerting the world to the presence of the new variant — and many have warned they should not be punished for their speed, especially since it may never be known when or where the new version first cropped up.

But that did not hold von der Leyen back from pushing the 27-nation European Union toward imposing an immediate ban on flights from seven southern African nations — similar to measures many countries have taken.

“inhumane treatment.”

The European Union has accused Lukashenko of waging a “hybrid attack” against the bloc, encouraging migrants to cross into neighboring EU members Poland and Lithuania to destabilize the bloc in revenge for sanctions in response to Belarus’ crackdown on protests that erupted after a contested presidential election last year.

Russian navy test-fires hypersonic missile MOSCOW, NOV 29 (AP): Russia’s navy successfully test-fired a prospective hypersonic missile, the military said Monday.

The Defense Ministry said that the Admiral Gorshkov frigate in the White Sea launched the Zircon cruise missile, hitting a practice target 400 kilometers (215 nautical miles) away.

The launch was the latest in a series of tests of Zircon, which is set to enter service next year.

President Vladimir Putin has said Zircon would be capable of flying at nine times the speed of sound and have a range of 1,000 kilometers (620 miles). Putin has emphasized that its deployment will significantly boost the capability of Russia’s military.

Zircon is intended to arm Russian cruisers, frigates and submarines. It is one of several hypersonic missiles under development in Russia. The Kremlin has made modernizing the country’s arsenals a top priority amid the tensions with the West that followed Russia’s 2014 annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula.

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JOHANNESBURG, NOV 29 (AGENCIES): South African doctors say that the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases attributed to the new omicron variant cases is resulting in mostly mild symptoms.

Dr. Unben Pillay, a general practitioner in Gauteng province where 81% of the new cases have been reported, says he has seen a sharp increase in new COVID-19 cases in the past 10 days.

He said that so far the cases have been very mild cases, with patients having flu-like symptoms, dry coughs, fever, night sweats, a lot of body pains. He said most have been treated at home.

He also said that the vaccinated are faring much better than the unvaccinated.

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Israel’s prime minister on Monday called on world powers not to “give in to Iran’s nuclear blackmail” as negotiations commenced in Vienna.

Naftali Bennett said in a video statement that was delivered to representatives of nations opening negotiations with Iran that Tehran seeks “to end sanctions in exchange for almost nothing” and keep its nuclear program intact while receiving hundreds of billions of dollars once sanctions are lifted.

The video was obtained by The Associated Press.

Israel is widely believed to be the only nuclear-armed country in the Middle East, though it maintains a policy of ambiguity about its own program.

M O S C OW, N OV 2 9 (AGENCIES): Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday accused Lithuanian authorities of dumping the bodies of migrants on the border between the two countries — a claim rejected by Lithuania amid soaring tensions over migration.

Lukashenko also warned that his country with stand squarely behind its ally Russia if the Ukrainian authorities launch an offensive against Moscowbacked rebels in eastern Ukraine. He tried to cast the tensions over migrants as part of a purported Western plot against Belarus and Russia. Lukashenko said at a meeting with top military brass that Belarusian border guards found two bodies of migrants left on the border over the weekend.

“They put a dead body,

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We, the Tungu, Ennio, Kinghen Ekhung Dimapur with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Longtsuo tungoe, S/o Late Chonbemo Tungoe of Chudi Village for being promoted to (DGM) Deputy General Manager, Department of NST, Government of Nagaland.

The Ekhung extends best wishes and success in all her future endeavours.

Sacheo Kinghen T. Nsemo Lotha Chairman, TEK Secretary, TEK

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The Mekokla Rasan Ekhung, with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Nchumthung ezung, for winning Silver Medal in the light welterweight category in the XXXIX NPDCS Meet 2021.

The MRE also expresses gratitude for bringing laurels to the Mekokla fraternity and wishes him a bright future.

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deal formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action — Iran, Russia, China, France, Germany and Britain — convened at the Palais Coburg, a luxury hotel where the agreement

was signed six years ago.

A U. S. d e l e g a t i o n headed by the Biden administration’s special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, was staying at a nearby hotel where it was being briefed on the talks by diplomats from the other countries.

President Joe Biden has signaled he wants to rejoin the talks. The last round, aimed at bringing Iran back into compliance with the agreement and paving the way for the U.S. to rejoin, was held in June.

“There is a sense of urgency in putting an end to the suffering of the Iranian people,” said Mora, referring to the crippling sanctions the U.S. re-imposed on Iran when it quit the accord.

“And there is a sense of urgency in putting the Iranian nuclear program under the transparent monitoring of the international community,” he said.

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AKHOYA SENSOTSUR TELONGJEM, KOHIMA feLicitAtiON

Akhoya Sensotsur telongjem, Kohima extend our heartiest congratulations to the following bonafide members: 1. Arenla Longkumer on being promoted to Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland.

2. Akokla tonger on being promoted to Assistant Superintendent.

3. Mapula on being promoted to Special grade Typist.

4. S. Amenla Jamir on being promoted to Upper Divisional Assistant.

The Union wishes the best in their future endeavours.

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Sd/ALANGLA tONGeR Secretary, ASTK

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V I E N NA , N OV 2 9 (AGENCIES): Negotiators in Vienna resumed talks Monday over reviving Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, with the United States taking part at arms length as in previous rounds since the Trump administration pulled out of the accord three years ago.

Hopes of quick progress were muted after a hardline new government in Tehran led to a more than five-month hiatus in negotiations. But the European Union official chairing the talks sounded an upbeat note after the first meeting concluded.

“I feel positive that we can be doing important things for the next weeks,” EU diplomat Enrique Mora told reporters.

All participants had shown a willingness to listen to the positions and “sensibilities” of the new Iranian

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Patton launches Lotha Morung at Kisama

Deputy chief minister Y Patton launching the Lotha Chumpo (Morung) on Monday.

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n view of the forthcoming Hornbill Festival, deputy chief minister Y. Patton launched the refurbished Lotha Chumpo (Morung) at Kisama on

Monday in the presence of advisor Mhathung Yanthan, Lotha Hoho officials, Kohima Lotha Hoho, Kohima Lotha Eloe Hoho, elders from Lotha com-

munity and Kohima Lotha Students ‘ Union officials.

In a press release, deputy CM office informed that the Morung was given modern aesthetic outlook

maintaining its traditional design, constructed with the financial contributions from the four elected members from Wokha district.

Speaking during the dedication and launching programme, Patton said, the Lotha Chumpo is unique identity of the Lotha community, which during the earlier days was a part of learning institution for the young male members in the village. In this regard, Patton reminded that one should inculcate the ideas and traditions of their forefathers and pass on to the younger generation. He also emphasised on the importance of mother tongue, which he firmly appealed to every Lothas and Naga tribes to speak their own mother tongue, adding that many tribal dialect or language are on

the phase of diminishing.

The deputy CM launched the Morung to posterity and appealed to the Lotha officers based in Kohima to help it, upkeep and maintenance in future while thanking his colleagues and everyone involved in its construction.

It may be noted that, this year-round, Kohima Lotha Students’ Union, which is celebrating its golden jubilee next January, will manage the Lotha Chumpo (Morung) during this Hornbill festival.

During the programme, a brief note was also addressed by Lotha Hoho chairman Er. Mhondamo Lotha. The Morung dedicatory prayer was pronounced senior pastor Kohima Lotha Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. K Benri Lotha.

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NFA to organise ‘Naga Local Film Awards’ in December

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agaland Film Association (NFA) comprises of film directors, producers, actors, event managers and technicians held its official meeting on November 28 at its office and resolved to organize its first “Naga Local Film Awards” in the last week of December in Dimapur.

Based on the associa-

tion’s motto “To promote Naga Local Films”, which will be a Mega Film Event and for the first time in Nagaland to recognise the local film makers and to preserve its rich Naga tribal films.

The award will be given in various categories like best director and producer award, best male actor, best female actor,

best editing, best cinematography, best dialogue and so on.

Members has also decided to make joint venture local film starting from next year 2022 to provide opportunities and give bigger platform to different film makers and various artists involve in local film making in Nagaland.

Renowned Naga Hindi singer, NK Naga received the “India’s Youngest Master Piece” in the field of Music, organized by “Confluence” from November 20 to 24, in Zurich, Switzerland.

Trance Effect’s ‘Clown’ wins Album of the Year at RockaRolla Music Award

Mmhonlumo Kikon launching the website on Monday. (NP)

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dvisor, Science & Technology, IT&C and NRE, Mmhonlumo Kikon launched the website of Brillante at Directorate of Information rance Effect has yet and Technology, Kohima on Monday. achieved another Speaking at the lauching programme milestone in their as the chief guest, Mmhonlumo lauded name by winning the “AlBrillante for taking music events to the bum of the Year” for their next level by establishing online presence.

EP/Album “Clowns” He said that it will go a long way in at the recently concludamplifying their voices globally. Pointing ed RockaRolla Music out that the website is the first official Award held in Guwahati website by an event-based organization on November 28. in Nagaland, Mmhonlumo said “In the The band has also age of technology, we need to ensure that won many prestigious our ability to create music and art should awards this year such be amplified in order to find meaningful as Musicians Guild livelihood in our creativity and aesthetic Award, Nagaland’s Musense in producing music and arts”. He sic Award, and Indian Music Diaries Award to name a few, showcasing Nagaland’s talent also stated that the audience matters in this age and time. in the field of music.

Mmhonlumo opined that the vision The band is set to perform in the upcoming Hornbill Music Festival at RCEMPA, Monsam Festival at Diphu and Majuli Music Festival of Brillante could make Nagaland the piano capital of India, which is worth in Majuli, the Largest Riverine Island in the world.

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supporting and investing.

Khyochano TCK appraised that Brillante stands to empower piano studies for the community of pianist and give them a platform. She said Brillante also give pianist hope in whatever they are pursuing, especially in artistic mediums like performing arts.

Khyochano maintained that piano needs to be a community effort which is enjoyed beyond the classroom. She informed that 6 countries will participate in the upcoming Brillante international piano festival to be held in December.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Zhaleo graces CSU volleyball tourney 46th NASA Hovishe Memorial Trophy concludes D I M A P U R , N OV 2 9 (NPN): The first edition of volleyball running trophy organised by Chakhroma Students Union (CSU) was inaugurated by advisor Sericulture, Excuse and Minority Affairs Nagaland, Zhaleo Rio, IAS (Retd.), at Medziphema local ground on November 29.

The tournament is being organised for both men and women categories, where 30 teams will be competing and 10 teams are women.

Speaking as the special guest of the ceremony, Zhaleo Rio indicated that volleyball and badminton discipline are popular in the state now and that CSU too have organised one but with a difference which is in remembrance of a member late Vitsizolie Nagi who left for his heavenly abode some years ago. He urged everyone to consider his exemplary achievements and “continue his legacy in our midst even today and in the future.”

Zhaleo asserted that it is high time they exert utmost “support for their Chakhroma region in any field, department or discipline.” He further advised the participants on the importance of physical exercise, fitness and other activities associated with sports.

While advocating that sportsman must choose a particular discipline according to one’s ability or talent, he also stated that adequate and rigorous training is crucial to excel in spor ts which, only then can lead a person to achieve greater heights and represent the region,

NWA to organise Hornbill Naga Wrestling D I M A P U R , N OV 29 (NPN): Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) has informed that it would be organising the 14th Inter national Hornbill Naga Wrestling Championship on December 4, at Naga Heritage Village amphitheatre, Kisama.

A press release from NWA press secretary stated that altogether 30 wrestlers from Angami Sports Association, Chakhesang Wrestling Association and Zeliang Wrestling Association would be participating in the event.

Other wrestlers from n e i g h b o u r i n g S t a t e s, tourists at the spot along with wrestling lovers from different tribes of Nagaland would be able to take part in the amateur/tourist category while Nagaland O ly m p i c A s s o c i a t i o n secretary general, Abu Metha, would be the special guest during the event.

Zhaleo Rio delivers a speech as special guest during the inaugural function on November 29.

district, state, national and even at international levels.

Rio counselled that young people should play but never to pass their time nor as a mere hobby but rather as a profession in order to achieve laurels at all levels.

Zhaleo reiterated that discipline, dedication and perseverance in a committed field will act as a catalyst for any sportsmen to earn and sustain one’s livelihood. While stating t h a t yo u n g s t e r s mu s t choose their spor ting discipline correctly and devote their focus to 100% once decided, he also illustrated on the significance of training from the lowest to highest level. “In order to excel, discipline, food and daily life habits, diet, excercise, etc are qualities required to become an outstanding sportsperson”, he quipped.

Rio also requested leaders, teachers, coaches, officers and more

importantly, family and parents in particular, to guide and assist youngsters through all possible means as they venture in their endeavour while adding that state gover nment a n d e s p e c i a l ly s p o r t s department are also implementing various sports policies for the welfare of sportspersons.

On the absence of a separate sports branch under Chakhroma Public Organisation, Rio opined that it may prove indispensable to channelize a sports wing under CPO which can cater to the ever-increasing needs of sportspersons in the region.

On Covid-19, Zhaleo disclosed that the positivity rate in Nagaland has declined considerably but that we must remain cautious since the virus may strike hardest when people become negligent of the specified guidelines.

“Nagaland is still

below 50% in obtaining vaccination against Covid-19 and we must ensure that every individual is vaccinated”, Rio pleaded and further emphasised that leaders must apprise residents on the importance o f va c c i n a t i o n . “ T h e onslaught by a new virus, the Omicron variant, has emerged and therefore, vaccination must be taken b y eve r yo n e w i t h o u t delay”, he remarked while requesting everyone to maintain SoPs anywhere which are “quite simple and easy to follow unless for their laxity to adhere to it.”

E a r l i e r, Z h a l e o hoisted the tournament flag; the function was chaired by advisor CSU, Er. Zhasakholie Kehie; pastor CRCM Seyievikho Sothu invoked blessings; p r e s i d e n t C S U, V. Akieto Khro delivered the welcome address; Rokosino Khro and Neizovonuo presented a special number each while president CPO, Vichütolie Mere conveyed greetings and family members of late Vitsizolie Nagi shared a brief life history of the deceased son and the vision of sponsoring the running trophy. General secretary CSU, Seyielhousa Keyho administered oath to the teams and Visako Rino and Medosenu Viswentso compered the programme.

The two-day tournament will conclude on November 30 with vice president CPO, Zhato Kimho,who is also the president of Chakhroma Angami Kuda Union, as the special guest of the closing ceremony.

Best defender: Huto (P. Vizheto village) Highest score: Tohuvi (Hovishe village) Best goal keeper: Khekivi (P. Vizheto village) Best discipline team: K. Hetoi village Men’s volleyball Champion: Kiyekhu village Runners-up: S. Vihuto village Best player: Kheto (Kiyekhu village) Women’s volleyball Champion: K. Hetoi village Runners up: Hezulho village Best player: Ethel (K. Hetoi village)

Winning team with guest of honour and others.

DIMAPUR, NOV 29 (NPN): 46th annual meet of Niuland Area Sports Association (NASA) Hovishe Memorial Trophy hosted by Zuheshe village concluded on November 27 with kilonser Minstry of Forest & Environment, GPRN/NSCN, Kikheto Chishi, as the guest of honour.

In his speech, the guest of honor encouraged the players to always keep in mind that players should always have the game spirit in oneself. “This is also one of the best platforms where people come together as one and therefore play sports with unity” he stated.

Hovishe Memorial Trophy (Football) Champion: P. Vizheto Village Runners-up: Hovishe Village Best player: Tohuvi (Hovishe village) Hat trick: Kheto (Hovishe village)

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RSON badminton concludes D I M A P U R , N OV 2 9 (NPN): Rongmei Students’ Organization Nagaland (RSON) has organised the 2nd Amateur Badminton Tournament in men’s double categor y on November 26 – 27 at Chungaizaeng Badminton Court, Burma Camp, Dimapur.

A l t o g e t h e r, 2 0 teams participated in the tour nament where the champion Bokato Assumi and Vitoka Awomi walked away with a cash prize o f R s. 1 5 , 0 0 0 / - w i t h certificates and trophy, William and Lanuyabang were the runners-up and received a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- with certificates

and trophy; Alanthung Mozhui-Wapang Imchen and Tovi Awomi-Gaicham Gonmei were placed as semi-finalists.

The matches throughout the tournament were supervised by Alen Yanlem, Ikato Awomi, Shyamal Debnath as impire, Aguipou Gonmei, Gong Dangmei, Jesse Kamei and Tanlouthai Kamei as line judges.

Died on 30thNov 2020 If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord.

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

Romans 14:8

A year has passed since you left us but the ache in our hearts still remains. Until we meet again those special memories of you will always bring us smile. You have always kept the family tied with love, care and affection. We pray to Almighty that He gives you eternal peace in return.

You remain in depth of our hearts forever, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measures. We will hold you in our hearts until we can hold you again in Heaven.

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AcKnowLEdgEmEnT “Who can count the dust of Jacob or number even a fourth of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and my final end be like theirs!” numbers 23:10

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Er. K Tosuho Sema 01.11.1939 – 25.11.2021

Our most profound gratitude to all who supported us spiritually, physically, emotionally, financially and materially during the prolonged sickness till the demise of Late Er. K Tosuho Sema, Rtd. Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Sukhai village.

May God Almighty bless you abundantly!

Born : March, 1927 Died : November, 2021(94 years)

We, the family of the Lt. Pangernungsang Aier, Mopungchuket, wish to express our deep appreciation to those who have offered such kindness, support, messages of sympathy and comfort in our bereavement.

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“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever”

Psalm 73:26

IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED I. KIVITO SEMA

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Free football coaching for U-15 from December 6 D I M A P U R , N OV 2 9 (NPN): Naga Rising Star Football Academy (NRSFA) will be conducting free football coaching for under 15 boys and girls from December 6 2021 to January 2023 at Neingulie Memorial High School, Niesatuo Colony Dimapur.

A press release from NRSFA administrator, Shiyeto Wotsa informed that the free coaching is the initiative of Naga Rising Star Football Academy in every calendar year to scout upcoming talented players.

Outstanding players will get opportunity to train and play with the academy players and furthermore will get opportunity to play for Minerva Academy and Football Club. Interested people have been asked to contact at 7005649770 and enrol for the free coaching.

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Born : 10.06.1985 – Died : 28.11.2021 We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f LT. PELESEZO, son of LT. THENYISE, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, friends, relatives, neighbours, villages, churches, departments, organisations & all the well-wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically, morally & financially during the illness and demise of our beloved on 28th November 2021.

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20th May 1958 – 23rd Nov 2021 The family of Late I. Kivito Sema wishes to acknowledge each and every individual for the gesture of kindness shown to us during this hour of bereavement. Words are not enough to express our sincere gratitude for your support shown through prayers, physical, financial, moral contribution starting from illness till the sad demise of our beloved.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Ghykiye Village 2. Ghukiye Union Zunheboto 3. Ghukiye Union Kohima 4. Ghukiye Union Dimapur 5. Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto 6. Missionary Project Amiphoto 7. Amiphoto Prayer Fellowship SBCZ 8. Amiphoto Youth Department SBCZ 9. Sacred Heart School Zunheboto 10.Woodland Hr. Sec. School Zunheboto 11. New Era School Arunachal Pradesh 12.G.P.S Kirha (Staff) Dimapur 13.Kushiabill Youth Department Dimapur Though we are unable to thank every individual please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude and it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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(01/01/1936 – 25/11/2021)

We, the bereaved family of Late Mrs. Pangzanglila Tzüdir would like to convey our profound gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us and supported us physically, financially, materially and through prayers during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved mother.

We would also like to thank the churches, groups and unions from far and near for the noble deeds rendered towards our family.

We deeply regret our inability to mention all the individuals and groups but it is our humble prayer that God showers His abundant and unceasing blessings upon you all.

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Ravindra-Patel combo fashions thrilling draw for NZ ISL: Chennaiyin FC beat NE Utd FC 2-1

K A N P U R , N OV 2 9 (IANS): Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel put up 52 balls of stubborn resistance to help New Zealand force a thrilling draw against India in the first Test of the two-match series at the Green Park Stadium here on Monday. From 155/9, Patel did a fine job of hanging in at the crease but it was the debutant Ravindra, who faced 91 balls and gave a great account of his temperament and composure to deny India a win.

After going wicketless in the opening session of day five, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Umesh Yadav, and Axar Patel picked eight wickets in the next two sessions. But a stonewalling effort from Ravindra and Patel defied the Indian bowling attack, which was in a race against time as lights began to fade in the final half-hour of the day.

Axar Patel struck on the seventh ball of the final session, trapping Henry Nicholls lbw with the one turning in a little and went past the outer edge to hit the back pad. Ravindra Jadeja got some help from the pitch, getting one to grip and turn past Kane Willia’son’s bat, pretty similar to the jaffa from Umesh Yadav which squared up Williamson in the second session. In his next over, Jadeja trapped Williamson plumb lbw on

Indian player Ravindra Jadeja celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand batsman Tim Southee on the fifth and last day of the first Test cricket match in Kanpur, Monday. (PTI)

the backfoot with a ball that came in and kept low.

Tom Blundell and Rachin Ravindra batted 54 balls together to try and save the match. Captain Ajinkya Rahane brought Ravichandran Ashwin in and immediately created a chance. But Blundell was saved by a sharp turn on an lbw appeal. India took the review but lost it as the ball was going down the leg-side.

I n h i s n e x t o ve r, Ashwin claimed ‘lundell’s wicket in a very unusual fashion. Blundell came out to defend a turning delivery.

But the ball hit the rough and rolled over to disturb the bails. Kyle Jamieson had some luck on his side

as Cheteshwar Pujara was late to react to his left an’ couldn’t take the catch off Ashwin. But Jadeja ensured that the let-off on the second new ‘all won’t be costly as Jamieson was trapped lbw by one spinning past the outer edge to hit the back pad.

Jadeja scalped his fourth wicket of the innings by beating the outer edge of Tim Southee’s bat and trapping him lbw in front of off-stump. Southee took the review ‘ut couldn’t change the decision. Ravindra and Patel were sturdy in defence as India were in a race against time to wrap the innings.

Ashwin ‘truck Patel’s pad but was given not out

as the ball pitched outside leg. India took the review but were unable to change the decision, thereby losing all reviews. Ravindra and Patel sur vived 52 balls for just 10 runs as New Zealand managed to eke out an escape by the barest of margins.

Earlier, India picked up three crucial wickets, including one each on the first and last ball of the second session, to make a comeback in the match.

After not getting a wicket in the first session, India got one on the very first ball postlunch as William Somerville tried to pull a short ball from Umesh Yadav, but it flew to Shubman Gill running in from fine-leg and

completing a superb forward diving catch.

Ross Taylor was nearly stumped on zero off Ashwin as there was no conclusive evidence to rule him out.

His anxious stay at the crease ended on the stroke of tea as Jadeja trapped him plumb in front of the wicket.

Resuming from 4/1, L a t h a m a n d Wi l l i a m Somerville put up a show of stubborn resistance to keep India at bay in a wicketless first session. The duo showed great application in scoring 75 runs in 31 overs.

They were rigid in defence, though Ashwin troubled them often while plucking boundaries against the pace of Yadav.

Latham was the first to take a boundary off Yadav, glancing through fine leg while Somerville str uck a straight drive.

Somerville then crunched delightful back-foot drives on consecutive deliveries off Yadav through off-side and was lucky in getting a boundary off the outer edge off Ishant Sharma.

Brief Scores: India 345 (Shreyas Iyer 105, Tim Southee 5/69) and 234/7d in 81 overs (Shreyas Iyer 65, Kyle Jamieson 3/40) drew with New Zealand 296 in 142.3 overs (Tom Latham 95, Axar Patel 5/62) and 165/9 in 98 overs (Tom Latham 52, William Somerville 36, Ravindra Jadeja 4/40, Ravichandran Ashwin 3/35).

FAT O R DA , N OV 2 9 ( AG E N C I E S ) : Yo u n g Indian talent took centrestage as Chennaiyin FC rallied to beat NorthEast United FC 2-1 in a 202122 Hero Indian Super League (ISL) at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday.

Lallianzuala Chhangte (41′) broke the deadlock with a powerful shot from a defensive error but VP Suhair (50′) made the most of the Chennaiyin goalkeeper being out of position to equalise. Captain Anirudh Thapa (74′) sealed the deal with a fine strike.

Federico Gallego’s return to the starting XI for the first time this season headlined team news even before the first whistle.

Mathias Coureur too came back into Khalid Jamil’s team. Meanwhile, Narayan Das had a new role at centre back for Chennaiyin as Jerry Lalrinzuala assumed his position at left back.

Apart from a moment where it seemed Lallianzuala Chhangte had beaten Subhasish Roy Chowdhury’s nearside to squeeze a goal, it was all NorthEast in the opening exchanges.

Unfortunately, Gallego could only last 24 minutes as he pulled up injured yet again. NorthEast United, already missing the services of Deshorn Brown in the game, had to put in Pat Flottmann, going in for an added defender.

Mathias Coureur of NorthEast United FC and Anirudh Thapa of Chennaiyin FC during the ISL match, Monday. (PTI)

The game was thrown open with chances at both ends. Suhair’s header from a long throw-in was saved

by Vishal Kaith and then Hernan Santana’s longranger went inches above.

Chhangte, who had earlier blazed over the bar, made amends before half time. After some exquisite counter-press through the right, Reagan Singh squared the ball into the box. Khassa Camara mistimed his interception and Chhantge pounced onto the ball to slot it home after a deflection off the bar.

Jamil made two changes post the break and results immediately showed.

Five minutes in, VP Suhair, relatively unmarked, had no problems in guiding the ball past Vishal Kaith from a long-throw in by Provat

Lakra. NorthEast had found the equaliser with more than 40 minutes to go.

L a l k h aw p u i m aw i a shot wide despite having an empty net to aim at.

Gurjinder Kumar’s long ranger took a deflection off Slavko Damjanovic and ricocheted off the post.

With Kaith, yet again out of position as he was for the goal, the Mizoram-born striker failed to hand his team the lead.

It was then the new captain, Thapa to have his final say in the game.

Murzaev laid in the midfielder from a long ball.

Thapa sprinted full pace to go past marker Camara and shoot fiercely to restore the lead, crucially closing the game for Chennaiyin FC. Tuesday’s Match Odisha FC Vs East Bengal

Nagaland wins 18 medals at Indo-Nepal Santosh Trophy Qualifiers (NE Zone): Manipur beat Nagaland 3-0 International taekwondo championship

D I M A P U R , N OV 29 (NPN): Nagaland Taekwondo team won 18 medals (9 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze medals) of the two-day Indo-Nepal International taekwondo championship which concluded on Sunday eve n i n g a t Ta l k a t o r a Stadium, New Delhi.

A total of 20 boys from Taekwondo Sports Academy par ticipated in the championship in different categories of pewee, sub-junior, cadet, junior, senior.

According to the ranking of the c h a m p i o n s h i p, N e p a l Taekwondo Association led the char t with 29 medals (8 gold, 12 silver and 9 bronze) followed by second with Nagaland Taekwondo Academy with 18 medals (9 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze) and third

by Karnataka Taekwondo Academy with 11 medals (7 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze) among the 38

participating teams from different academies.

Nagaland team was led by State Taekwondo Coach, department of Youth Resources and Sports, Visabiu Peseyie as the coach and Keneingulie Khezhie as team manager.

Team coach Peseyie expressed his excitement for his academy players achieving such a feat after such a long gap of Covid-19 pandemic, however said the players will have to work harder to achieve more in the future.

He was of the view that with more exposure, the students will learn more and hoped the YRS department will continue supporting the academy to get more platforms in the future as well.

RESULTS Gold Medalist: 1. Pauninglungbe Ndang (Under 25-27 Kg Pee wee) 2. P. Athongti (Under 2729kg Pee wee) 3. Lensethong (Under 26-

27 Sub-Junior) 4. Manong A.T Konyak (Under -33 kg Cadet) 5. Lhuvosayi Vasa (Under 33-37 Cadet) 6. Thongti Thonger (Under 37-41 Cadet) 7. K. Yimkiumong (Under 45-49 Kg Cadet) 8. Hinglakpo (Under 45 Kg Junior) 9. Keyinchigongbe Hega (Under 54 Kg Senior) Silver medalist: 1. Pauziechangbe Herie (Under 27-29 Kg Pee wee) 2. Manhei Konyak (Under 33-37 Kg Cadet) 3. Longshe (Under 37-41 Kg Cadet) 4. Lungkan Phom (Under 41-45 Kg Cadet) 5. N. Tenloi Phom (Under 45 Kg Junior) 6. Neikhozo Naprantsu (Under 45-48Kg Junior) 7. T. Kiutsu (Under 4851Kg Junior) Bronze Medalist: 1. Wongpanthong. A (Under 33-37Kg Cadet) 2. Nnumhei (Under 48-51 Kg Junior)

Curry leads Warriors past Clippers LOS ANGELES, NOV 29 (AGENCIES): Stephen Curry scored a game-high 33 points and the Golden State Warriors set up their home-and-home showdown with the Phoenix Suns with a suffocating defensive effort Sunday afternoon in a 105-90 victory over the host Los Angeles Clippers.

Otto Porter Jr. came off the bench to contribute 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Poole added 17 points for Golden State, which won its seventh straight.

Owners of the best record in the NBA at 18-2, the Warriors head on to Phoenix, where they will duel the streaking Suns on Tuesday and Friday, with the second meeting set for San Francisco. The Suns

(17-3), the defending Western Conference champions, have won 16 in a row.

Paul George went for 30 points for the Clippers, who had been 2-0 in afternoon games over the previous seven days. He shot 3 of 7 on 3-pointers, accounting for one-third of Los Angeles’ total.

Lakers 110, Pistons 106 LeBron James recorded 33 points and nine assists to help Los Angeles hold off visiting Detroit.

Russell Westbrook had 25 points and nine assists and Anthony Davis contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Lakers won for just the third time in the past eight games.

earlier proceedings before racing ahead to a 1-0 first half lead.

What held back the fans today was Manipur’s failure to capitalize despite getting plenty of scoring chances until Salam Johnson ended the goal drought in the 25th minute with a powerful shot from the left flank.

It was a fine team move as midfielder Laitonjam Sudhir sent a perfect cross to Thokchom Manisana who nicely controlled the ball and set it up for Salam Johnson who rifled in a powerful shot to beat Nagaland custodian.

D e s p i t e N a g a l a n d Players of Manipur and Nagaland vie for the ball during trying to get back into the the Santosh Trophy Qualifiers (NE Zone) match in Imphal.

game, Sudhir Laitonjam doubled Manipur’s advantage in the 53rd minute before Salam Johnson rose again and completed his double in the 56th minute.

Manipur then held on to their lead till the final whistle.

Meanwhile, Mizoram beat Tripura 1-0 in an evenly matched game. The lone goal that earned Mizoram all three points was scored

by Lalhriatpuia in the 42nd minute.

Manipur will play Tripura next on November 30 from 9.30 am at the same venue before Nagaland meet Mizoram from 2 pm.

Real Madrid beat Sevilla 2-1

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior fights for the ball with Sevilla’s Gonzalo Montiel during the La Liga match. (AP)

M A D R I D, N O V 2 9 (IANS): Vinicius Jr.’s goal three minutes from time gave Real Madrid a 2-1 win at home to third-placed Sevilla and strengthened their position at the top of La Liga. The Brazilian received the ball on the left before cutting inside and unleashing an unstoppable shot from the edge of the area that leaves his side four points clear of Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.

Sevilla opened the scoring from Rafa Mir’s free header in the 12th minute and moved the ball with relative ease as Real Madrid failed to pressure late on Sunday night.

Lucas Ocampos smashed a curling shot against the Real Madrid post on the half-hour, and three minutes later, Sevilla keeper Bono gifted Madrid an equaliser. Eder Militao’s 40-yard shot didn’t look dangerous, but the keeper

made a horrible mess of his save, pushing the ball onto the post to leave Benzema with a simple tap-in.

Vinicius’ goal came just when a draw was looking a likely result but even after that Sevilla were close to an equaliser, with Thibaut Courtois clawing Thomas Delaney’s effort off the line, Xinhua reports. Real Sociedad’s title challenge looks to be running out of steam after they lost 1-0 away to Espanyol, who scored thanks to Yangel Herrera’s deflected shot 15 minutes from time.

D i e g o L o p e z wa s another of Espanyol’s heroes with some excellent saves and Real Sociedad had a goal ruled out from Alexander Isak after the ball hit referee Mateu Lahoz in the buildup. Atletico Madrid moved up to second after a 4-1 thrashing of Cadiz with all of the goals came in the second half.

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Nagaland Taekwondo team with their coach and manager.

I M P H A L , N OV 2 8 (AGENCIES): Manipur got off to a flying start in the 75th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy NE Zone (Group B) as they secure a comfortable 3-0 win over Nagaland here at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium this morning. The day also saw Mizoram kick off the qualifying round with a slender 1-0 win over Tripura, reported The Sangai Express.

Johnson scored twice in Manipur’s big win today as Sudhir Laitonjam netted the other goal.

Manipur started positively and dominated

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