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Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017 Issued by: Dimapur Traffic Police “Cares for You” Initiative, 2021

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One-day ‘total shutter down’ in Dimapur today

CSOs OPPOSE SHIFTING OF DC’S OFFICE; SERVE 5-DAY ULTIMATUM ON GOVT

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DIMAPUR, SEP 29 (NPN): A12-hour “total shutter down” of all business establishments in Dimapur from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. has been called on September 30 (Thursday) in protest against the move to shift office branches, cells etc., from the present DC’s office Dimapur to the new complex at Chümoukedima. Several Dimapur-based Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have served a fiveday deadline with effect from September 29, 2021 on the chief minister to cancel the September 7 home department notification for shifting of the district

election office and disaster management cell the new complex at Chümoukedima including all other orders issued by the government. They also cautioned that in the event of “such forceful move leading to any unwanted incidents, the CSOs and affiliated bodies should not be held responsible.” Prior to submission of the memorandum, several hundred people gathered at DC court junction after which they marched towards DC office and submitted the “ultimatum” to the chief minister through DC Dimapur. The ultimatum was contained in a joint memorandum signed by presi-

dents/representatives of DUCCF, Sumi Council Dimapur, Dimapur Naga Students’ Union, Naga Council Dimapur, Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Dimapur, GBs Union Dimapur, Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur, Naga Women Hoho Dimapur, Kachari Tribal Council Nagaland, Dimapur Eastern Naga students’ Union and Dimapur Lotha Hoho. The CSOs also demanded removal of the tag “HQ: Chümoukedima; Camp: Dimapur” from the letter head of DC Dimapur. Speaking at the DC Court Junction, DDCF president Yibemo Kikon said that the memorandum was addressed to the chief

minister seeking immediate action after a thorough deliberation with various civil society groups. He also said despite representations submitted to the government on August 25, 2014, June 5, 2015 and April 6, 2021, against shifting the DC office, the home department ignored these and instead issued an order on September 7 directing the district election office and disaster management cell to shift to the new DC office complex. According to Kikon, the office of DC Dimapur should remain at the present location as also resolved by the CSOs at an emergency meeting. He said CSOs resolved not to allow any move for shifting the DC’s office “in part or as a whole” from the present location, which he said was ideally located. Kikon clarified that the shutter-down would impact only shops and business establishments while excluding medical stores, pharmacies, movement of vehicles and pedestrians, educational institutions, government and privates offices etc. from the purview of the shutdown.

TUD, NTUCT oppose shutter-down call

Tenyimi Union Dimapur (TUD) and Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town (NTUCT) have opposed the “shutter down” protest called by several organizations. TUD: Questioning the wisdom of calling a total shutdown of all business establishments in Dimapur on September 30 by some organisations, TUD president Vekhosayi Nyekha and general secretary Thepfungunyu Solo said that though they upheld and supported the right to protest as an inalienable democratic right, at the same time, in public interest the asked whether these organisations had forgotten the recent Covidinduced lockdown and its devastating effect on the people and the economy. Po i n t i n g o u t t h a t people were struggling to rebuild their lives following these recent traumatic and unprecedented events, they reasoned that imposing yet another “compulsory lockdown”in Dimapur would be nothing but a display of insensitivity at its highest and a slap on the (Cont’d on p-) face of the public.

“These organisations claim to speak for the public, but their actions completely belie and negate such claims,” they added. As their grievances was against the State government, TUD reasoned that there was no need for the organisations to make the public suffer. It implored upon the CSOs to seriously reconsider their proposed actions for the sake of the public at large. NTUCT: Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town (NTUCT) has said informed the residents of Chümoukedima Town that there would be no shutterdown protest in Chümoukedima town. In a circular, NTUCT president Lhousito Khro and general secretary Longshi Kikon appealed to the residents that the shut down at Dimapur Town, is being organized by some Dimapur based civil societies. NTUCT further reaffirmed its stand to support the state government’s decision to shift the deputy commissioner’s office Dimapur to the new complex at Chümoukedima.

Regulation – 8: Left, right and ‘U’ turns The driver shall plan well in advance of a turn, move to the appropriate lane of the road and give signal for the intended turn in the following manner, namely:- (1) Taking a left turn: (a) a driver who wishes to turn left shall clearly and in good time indicate his intention to turn left either by using direction indicator or giving appropriate hand signal; (b) before turning left, the driver shall, in reasonable time, move to the left most lane or use a slip lane, where provided; (c) while driving on a multi-lane road, where direction arrows pointing to the left are marked on the road, the driver shall use that lane while taking a left turn; (d) before moving into the left lane, the driver shall keep in view the traffic to his left and behind him, and change the lane only after giving a left-turn signal; (e) before turning left, the driver shall give way to cyclists and other slow-moving traffic; (f) at uncontrolled pedestrian crossings, the driver shall give way to the pedestrians before turning left; (g) a vehicle, which is unable to negotiate a left turn due to large turning radius required for the vehicle from the extreme left lane, may use the next lane with the driver keeping a watch on the traffic on the left of the vehicle in the rear view mirror and exercising extreme caution while negotiating the turn To be continued...

SARFAESI Act will be highly disastrous: NBA DIMAPUR, SEP 29 (NPN): Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) has cautioned that application of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) in Nagaland would be “highly disastrous” to the members of the business community and entrepreneurs as well as the legal heirs and dependants of deceased servicemen, having unpaid money loan, in particular and the state economy in general. In a press release, NBA president Talitsunba Ao and secretary V Hukavi Zhimomi said that the association at its executive committee meeting held on September 20, 2021 discussed about some organizations pressing the state government to apply the SARFAESI Act in Nagaland. The association stated that the SARFAESI Act if allowed to apply in Nagaland would also infringe upon the constitutional rights conferred by Article 371A of the Constitution of India, 1950. NBA said that the

SARFAESI Act was “wholly a beneficial legislation” for Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) and Assets Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) at the cost of the prospective borrowers of money from the BFI. However, the bar said that defaulted in payment of the amount due or any of the instalment payments for this reason or the other including unavoidable cases were, however, no ground to relax for the borrower under the provisions of the SARFAESI Act. NBA said the Act empowers the BFI to act through their agent the ARCs and without intervention by courts and tribunals. Therefore, NBA said it would be “much wiser and also legally and constitutionally consonant” on the part of the state legislatures to not succumbed to the pressure from any discipline for the sake of the public interest in the state economy in general and the members of the business community, entrepreneurs, and all other prospective borrowers of loan from BFI. (Full text on p-6)

State govt appeals to withdraw ultimatum, shutter-down protest in Dimapur DoPN schedule for jungle clearance Explaining the logic behind shifting branches/cells from the existing deputy commissioner’s (DC) office complex to the new DC office complex at Chümoukedima, the State government has appealed to Dimapur District Citizens’ Forum (DDCF) to consider withdrawing its ultimatum on Wednesday and refrain from going

for a total “shutter down” here on September 30. Principal secretary (home) Abhijit Sinha, in a press release, stated that the cabinet during its meeting on August 10 this year decided to post an ADC, EAC and sub-treasury officer at the new DC office complex at Chümoukedima, besides shifting certain branches/

cells of the DC office and other offices to the new complex. He said that the decision was taken to ensure convenience to residents of Dimapur district, including Dimapur town, for availing various government services from the branches/cells and offices housed at the new complex. Sinha further claimed that the

move was aimed at decongesting the present DC office, pointing out that the partial shifting of some branches to the new complex, which was complete in all respects, was in the interest of people. Mentioning that the decision for shifting was taken keeping in view the likely benefits and the interest of general public, he said

that the proposed “shutter down”, besides causing economic losses, would also greatly inconvenience the public. He therefore urged DDCF not to oppose the shifting and rather co-operate with the government in implementing “this well-thought decision” in the overall interest of people of Dimapur district.

Amarinder-Amit Shah meet sparks speculation India’s first gender-neutral HPV vax launched Fresh crisis in Cong as Ghulam Azad, Kapil Sibal seek CWC meet

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NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (PTI): Senior Congress leader Captain Amarinder Singh, who was unceremoniously removed as chief minister of Punjab by the grand old party, met Union home minister Amit Shah in the national capital on Wednesday amid speculations about his future move. Amarinder was forced to quit as Punjab CM after a bitter power tussle with Navjot Singh Sidhu, who led a sustained campaign against

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the veteran Congress leader. After his meeting that lasted for about 45 minutes, Singh tweeted “met Union Home Minister Amit Shahji in Delhi. Discussed the prolonged farmers’ agitation against #FarmLaws & urged him to resolve the crisis urgently with the repeal of the laws & guarantee MSP, besides supporting Punjab in crop diversification. #NoFarmersNoFood.” However, the politi-

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Beset by troubles on multiple fronts with senior leaders quitting the party, Congress faces the danger of imploding with party veterans Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal on Wednesday sharply questioning the decision-making process, saying there are “no monopolies”, and demanded convening an urgent meeting of the CWC for a “dialogue”. Sibal said the “Group of 23” is “not a Jee Huzur 23”, and will continue to put forth their views and repeat their demands. He also attacked the leadership, saying: “In our party at the moment there is no president. So we don’t know who is taking these decisions. We know and yet we don’t know.”

NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (AGENCIES): MSD Pharmaceuticals India on Wednesday launched India’s first gender-neutral Human Papillomavirus or HPV Vaccine, which is expected to help reduce HPV-related disease burden among both girls and boys. The vaccine, named GARDASIL 9, is a 9-valent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine. “We have worked with state governments like Punjab and Sikkim, and going forward, we hope to work

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in the world occur in India. There are over 100 kinds of the virus, of which 13 are known to cause cancer. Two types of HPV- type 16 and type 18- are responsible for about 70% of cervical cancer cases. Despite that, HPV vaccines are not part of the national immunisation programme nor is there any awareness of the vaccine availability. In 2008, India approved two HPV vaccines that have been available in the private sector.

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Oct 1 to Oct 2 Oct 9 to Oct 10 Oct 11 to Oct 12

132 kV Kohima to Dimapur 132kV Doyang to Sanis 132kV Wokha to Sanis

Oct 13 to Oct 16

132kV Kohima to Wokha

Oct 18 to Oct 20

132kV Kohima to Karong

Oct 22 to Oct 26

66kV Kiphire to Tuensang

7 8 9

Oct 27 to Oct 30 Nov 1 to Nov 5 Nov 6 to Nov 14

66kV Kiphire to LHEP 132kV Kiphire to Meluri 132kV Meluri to Kohima

Oct 4 to Oct 11

33kV Botsa

Oct 12 to Oct 13

33kV Jakhama

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Oct 14 to Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 19 to Oct 23

33kV KRM-1 33kV KRM-2 33kV Lalmati / AP-1

Oct 25 to Oct 27

33kV Chakhabama

DIMAPUR, SEP 29 (NPN): In an effort to avoid disruption and facilitate stable power supply, the department of Power Nagaland (DoPN) transmission division has released the jungle clearance and maintenance programme of 132kV, 66kV and 33kV lines scheduled to (Cont’d on p-) take place between October

Mid-day meal scheme renamed as PM POSHAN NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (PTI): The national mid-day meal scheme in government and aided schools will now be known as PM POSHAN Scheme, the government announced Wednesday. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the roll-out of ‘PM POSHAN

in Schools’ scheme that will provide hot cooked meal to students of elementary classes in government and government-aided schools across the country. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime

Minister Narendra Modi. “Today CCEA cleared the PM POSHAN (POshan SHakti Nirman) Scheme for providing one hot cooked meal in government and government-aided schools from 2021-22 to 2025-26…,” Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan told

reporters. Under the new scheme, mid-day meals have been extended to students studying in pre-primary or Balvatikas in addition to children studying in class 1 to 8 in government and government-aided schools across India,” he added. (Read more on p-7)

‘Kohima Street Carnival’ begins to mark 75 years of Independence Correspondent

"These are uncertain times. I advise you to get life insurance,"

with many more state governments and corporations, and expand the availability of vaccination,” Rehan A. Khan, Managing Director, MSD-India Region, told News18. India has the secondhighest death rate due to cervical cancer, and HPV is its most common cause. Over 1,22,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year, and around 67,000 women die of it every year. In addition, over 25% of all cervical cancer deaths

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KO H I M A , S E P T 2 9 (NPN): As part of the Azadi Ki Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence, a four-day-long Kohima Street Carnival began at Old NST area here on Wednesday. Speaking as guest of honour, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs adviser, Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire said Kohima Smart City Development Ltd (KSCDL) was organis-

(L) Nicky Kire inaugurates the carnival (R) piano festival underway.

ing the carnival as part of the celebration of India’s glorious history, people and diverse culture. He said similar events were being organised in other cities of the country,

observing that though Kohima was comparatively a small city, it had the potential to perform as good, if not better, than other cities. He thanked various stakeholders who had come

forward to take part in the carnival. Kire wished the carnival a grand success and hoped that everyone taking part either in it would have a good time. Earlier, KSCDL chief executive officer (CEO) Kezhazelhou Theünuo, in his welcome address, mentioned that a variety of interesting events were being planned for the four-day carnival. He invited citizens of the city to come, witness and be part of the event. KSCDL joint CEO

Avelu Ruho, who led the inaugural programme, said the theme of the event was “reimagining public places”. She said the carnival location was specifically chosen so as to encourage general masses to take part in it. As part of the carnival, Brilliante organised the 3rd edition of piano festival with various performances by its students. In a brief speech, Brilliante founder and director Khyochano Kikon thanked KSCDL for giving them the opportunity to be a part of

the carnival. It may be mentioned here that with two successful editions already to its credit, Brilliante went online in its third edition with state-of-the-art video and performances footages from different parts of the world as well as Nagaland. Brilliante aims to make Nagaland “piano capital” of India and piano communities around the world would be able to have access to one another. By going inter na-

AFFECTED AREA TO BE UNDER TOTAL SHUTDOWN

Phek, Kiphire district and Likimro HEP Likimro HEP Phek District Northern Angami Area Kohima Southern Angami Area Kohima

Zubza and Lalmati area Chakhabama & Chozuba area

1 and November 21 from 8am to 3pm. In a press release, the executive engineer transmission division informed that the department would try to minimize the total shutdown, but there would be intermittent disruption of power supply in some pockets during the activity.

State logs 24 fresh cases, 1 Covid death DIMAPUR, SEP 29 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded 24 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the infection. Of the fresh cases, 13 were from Dimapur, four in Peren, three in Mokokchung, two in Kohima and one each in Kiphire and Phek, taking the total caseload to 31219. With one more patient succumbing to the infection in Dimapur, the death toll rose to 665 (including 15 non-Covid deaths). PTI: The daily rise in coronavirus infections remained below 20,000 for the second consecutive day with 18,870 fresh cases recorded in a single day, while the death toll climbed to 4,47,751 with 378 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 a.m.

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STATE

Tongpang Ozukum visits KVS school Tuli

DIMAPUR: Minister for PWD (housing & mechanical), and Mokokchung DPDB chairman, Tongpang Ozukum visited Kendra Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) school, Tuli on September 29. Addressing the plight of KVS school, president A. Kika Lenda and general secretary Chubangangshi of Workers Union Pulp & Paper Company Limited (WUNPPCL) said that the maintenance of the school building and staff quarters were under the in charge of Nagaland Pulp & Paper Company Limited (NPPCL) from 1995. They stated that NPPCL made all efforts to support the repair and maintenance of the school building however, the sponsoring authority NPPCL was currently not in a position to maintain the school building and staff quarter. In this regard, they requested the state government to step in for further progress. Tongpang assured that he would commit to oversee that progress of the school was not hindered.

Tongpang Ozukum and Imnatiba interacting with the school authority and stakeholders of KVS School, Tuli. He also requested stakeholders and school authorities to continue their mission to educate students of the area. Later, the minister along with advisor for industries & commerce, labour & employment and skill development & entre-

preneurship, Imnatiba interacted with Adhoc town committee members and administration of Changtongya town. The minister also visited and interacted with Mokokchung district administration, urban development department of-

ficials and contractor of ongoing P. Shilu memorial park in Mokokchung town. Earlier, Tongpang also interacted with various Mokokchung stakeholders and faculty of Institute of Communication and Information Technology (ICIT) on September 28.

During his interaction at ICIT, principal of the institute, David Tsela appraised issues faced by the institute, especially the need for introduction of new diploma programme in “electrical and electronics engineering” and “civil engineering”. The minister said that with service sector opening up, it was time for young Naga professionals not to wait for the state government for employment but start their technical expertise with start-ups especially in the electrical and civil engineering projects. He also assured as chairman of Mokokchung DPDB to take necessary steps in addressing their representation with the responsible department and state government. Tongpang interacted with executive engineers from all divisions of road & bridges in Mokokchung district, national highway and Mokokchung Milk Union. Later, he visited the site for proposed recreational park in Mokokchung town.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Workshop on prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation of PWDs DIMAPUR: One day national level workshop on prevention, early intervention and rehabilitation of People with Disabilities (PWDs) was organised by Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Regional Centre Kolkata on September 29 at EBRC Hall, Longleng. A press release by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Longleng office stated that the workshop was organised in collaboration with CMO Longleng, Dr. Obangjungla and Youth Action for Social Service Nagaland. Chief guest of the inaugural session, Deputy Commissioner (DC) and chairman District Task Force (DTF) Longleng, M

Shayung Phom lauded the team for coming all the way from Kolkatta to educate the people of Longleng on the importance of hearing, prevention, early intervention and rehabilitation of people with disabilities. In a shor t speech, CMO Dr. Obangjungla said that deafness was usually the result of inner ear or nerve damage, which may be caused by a congenital defect, injury, disease, certain medication, exposure to loud noise or age-related wear and tear. She also spoke on the symptoms, when to see a doctor, causes, how hearing loss can occur and risk factors etc. and added that there are many challenges in a person with speech and hearing disabili-

ties. In the technical session, Indranil Chatterjee, lecturer (Sp&Hg), AYJNISHD, Regional Centre Kolkata, spoke on challenges of prevention and early intervention of persons with hearing impairment; Anupam Das, vocational counsellor AYJNISHD, Regional Centre Kolkata spoke on convergence of various resources for rehabilitation of persons with disabilities vis-s-vis role of different stakeholders; Dr Prosenjit Majumdar SWO, AYJNISHD, spoke on rights and various government provisions for persons with disabilities and Samir Ghosh, All India Co-Ordinator, DIL Project, AYJNISHD spoke on use of disability information help line for channelizing government schemes.

ICAR-NRC on Mithun organises prog DIMAPUR: ICAR-NRC on Mithun organised a programme for farmers on September 28 with progressive farmer Abi Yalie as chief guest. In a press release, ICAR-NRC on Mithun informed that farmers, scientist and staff virtually attended the prime minister’s interaction with farmers. During the interaction, the prime minister introduced 35 varieties of crops and

interacted with farmers across the country via video conferencing. Meanwhile after the programme, director in charge of ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Dr. Nazrul Haque gave a presentation on “climate resilient agriculture” and a promotional video on semi-intensive Mithun farming. Scientist, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Dr. Vivek Joshi proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was attended by 23 farmers.

ENCSU visits SCC; highlights land encroachment issue NE zone inter CAPFs debate on human rights held

DIMAPUR: Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) on September 25 initiated spot verification of Sao Chang College (SCC), government college, and expressed concern over land encroachment by “private parties”. In a press release, ENCSU president Serichum J Sangtam and general secretary Sanglekhamba C Chang said the spot verification was joined by the district administration Tuensang, Confederation of Chang Students’ Union, A book titled “the delusion and reality of alcoholism” was released by MTBA C-Khel Tuensang Village, pastor Rev. Ponen Longchar on September 29. The book was authored SCC authorities and SCC by a recovering alcoholic, BD student, Clark Theological College (CTC), students’ council. Nungsangmanen Aier. ENCSU said that ac-

cording to the survey map of Directorate Higher Education in the year 1992, the documents clearly stated that the land measured 48.24 acres. However, at present the union said the college has only 38 acres due to “illegal encroachment”. ENCSU said SCC being one of the oldest colleges in eastern Nagaland has lost its land resulting in loss of developmental activities. In this regard, ENCSU has appealed all stakeholders and public to cooperate with the union to resolve the issue.

DIMAPUR: Nor theast zone inter Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) virtual debate on human rights was held on September 27 at Assam Rifles Training Centre and School (ARTC&S) 3rd Mile Dimapur and partook by six CAPFs. A press release by ARTC&S stated that the main objective of the debate was to sensitise the importance of strict adherence to human rights while dealing with the public. Brigadier Suresh Sheoran, YSM, SM, commandant, ARTC & S appreci-

ated the efforts put in by the participants and made a special reference to the efficient conduct of the event by the organisers. He also conveyed good wishes to winning teams for semifinals and final round of debate competitions to be on October. Six teams for northeast based CAPFs namely BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB, ITBP and Assam Rifles participated in the contest. DIG Nagaland Police, Vikas; Senior scientific consultant to wild life conservation society, Bano Haralu and regional direc-

tor, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Dimapur Dr Chandra Shekhar Chaube were the jury members of the event. A total of 24 speakers debated on the topic in Hindi and English with 12 speakers each ‘for’ and ‘against’ the motion. The best teams in both the English and Hindi categories namely Assam Rifles and BSF as well as CRPF have been selected to represent the northeast zone in the semi-finals of inter-CAPF debate competition scheduled to be held in the month of October 2021.

1st Death Anniversary of our beloved Mother, Late Neingulie-ü Ciesotsu (Neiyie-ü)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

30th of September 2020 A year has passed, since you left us but your memories are still in our hearts. Nothing can fill the void that you left behind but knowing that you are in a better place makes us feel peace. You will always be alive in our hearts and prayers. Loving children, grand children, in-laws & family members k-1885/21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“Our blessed, loving great grandmother. Lived 108 years. First settlers of Zunheboto town from Litsami village. Now gone to be with the Lord.”

Lt. Prof. Imnayongdang (WAROMUNG) We, the family, wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends, churches, organizations and well-wishers near and far, for their expression of sympathy, kindness and unceasing prayer support shown to us during the illness and passing of our beloved father. Lt. Prof Imnayongdang (Rtd) who left us for his heavenly abode on the 24th of September 2021. We regret that we are unable to thank everyone individually but we deeply appreciate your kind and thoughtful expression of sympathy and support during our time of bereavement. May God bestow His blessing upon each and every one. Loving wife, children, son-in-law & grandchildren

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01.03.1950 to 24.09.2021

Born on 13.10.1913 – Died on 15-09-21 We, the bereaved family members of Late Xuholi Khala Chishi, wife of late Lhokhapu Khala Chishi, wish to convey our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who helped her, cared for her and was a source of blessings and happiness for her during her entire Lifetime and also a few years during her infirmity andold age. We would like to thank the various departments of the churches, organisations, colony individuals and near and dear ones. The gifts, the prayers and words of encouragements showered upon her and our family during the last few years and during the sad demise are all fondly remembered and cherished. It is our sincere prayer that God continue to use you and bless you abundantly. Loving Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren k-1891/21

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WEATHER FORECAST

SEPTEMBER 30 (Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A p.m. t-storm in spots

32 25

An afternoon thunderstorm

28 21

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

33 24

A t-storm around in the p.m.

30 21

Aizawl Imphal

Itanagar A stray morning thunderstorm 30 22 Shillong

A shower and thunderstorm

23 17

Kohima

Periods of sun with a t-storm

24 18

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

31 24

Some rain and a thunderstorm 27 20

Mkg

Tuensang A thundershower in spots Wokha

21 16

An a.m. shower; partly sunny 26 21

Zunheboto A stray morning thundershower 24 18

STATE

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Neposo Theluo speaking at the meeting in Kohima Wednesday (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, SEP 29 (NPN): A project end consultative meeting between the land resource department (LRD), r ural development (RD) department and Northeast Initiative D eve l o p m e n t A ge n c y (NEIDA) was held here, on Wednesday. In his opening remark, commissioner and secretary LRD Vikeyie Kenya said that just as the world talked about climate change, water scarcity, etc., Nagaland also experienced the same with change in the

rainfall pattern as seen this ensuing monsoon. He said human exploitation in the form of jhumming, rapid urbanisation, road construction, firewood trading, logging etc., added problems for water conservation leading to depletion of underground water. In this regard, Vikeyie said there was a need to restore and recharge springs through different approach and the springshed had become an important programme. He said that LRD initiative on springshed

‘World Rabies Day 2021’ observed in Dimapur, Peren DIMAPUR: Department of animal husbandry and veterinary services (AH&VS) in collaboration with SPCA, Dimapur organised a programme to mark “World Rabies Day” at government middle school (Ao) Duncan Basti, Dimapur on September 28 In a press release, Veterinary Hospital Dimapur (VHD) VS Dr KN Zubemo Humtsoe informed that during the programme, a total of 283 animals were vaccinated. The programme was chaired by SPCA, executive secretary Marian Rao, invocation prayer was said by VHD, VAS Dr. Bocto Sumi, keynote address was delivered by CVO, Dimapur Dr. Kelesekho Tsukru and a talk on “rabies facts not fear” was delivered by VHD Dimapur VS Dr KN Zubemo Humtsoe. Later, vote of thanks was delivered by Duncan Basti chairman Yangertoshi Ao. Peren: In Peren, a programme on “World Rabies Day” was held at veterinary dispensary, Jalukie. The programme was chaired by veterinary hospital Peren VS

Dr Neisalie Khezie, invocation prayer was proposed by Adibo, keynote address was delivered deputy CVO, Peren Namsui Thou and the vaccination drive was launched by ADC, Jalukie Dr. Tinojongshi Chang. Meanwhile, College of veterinary sciences & Animal Husbandry (CVS&AH) conducting anti rabies vaccination camp at Old Jalukie village. The program was coordinated by associate professor, department of veterinary public health and epidemiology, Dr. S. Mukherjee. During the programme, Old Jalukie village council chairman Heinking and chairman Jalukie Pumbling Nko, Kumui Iring who were also present in the occasion expressed their appreciation and thanked the dean, veterinary college, Dr. A.K. Sangwan, staff and students for spreading awareness to the people. The programme concluded with vote of thanks from assistant professor, department of veterinary public health and epidemiology, Dr. Ragubir Singh.

development programme in the state during 201617 recharged the underground aquifers by using appropriate engineering, vegetative or social measures while ensuring water quality of the spring water through community-led management of springsheds. To scale up springshed development in the state, LRD partnered with RD department, NEIDA, people’s science institute D e h r a d u n a n d AC WADAM Pune under the theme multi-stakeholder to provide drinking water se-

curity through springshed management in 100 villages in rural areas covering all the then 11 districts. With doable policy support at national and state levels on springshed management in hilly region, he hoped that the springshed management would ensure water security and turn vulnerable communities into “climate smart” communities. In his address, LRD director, Renben Lotha highlighted convergence programmes conducted over the years and said with the amount of rainfall Nagaland received and if the springshed were identified and managed well, there would not be any shortage of water. He infor med that LRD did not have monopoly with intellectual or economic resources and that it had singed memorandum of understanding with Kohima Science College. RD director Liboni Humtsoe said even as RD had limited for convergence since the traditional ways were drying up, the department must carry out projects intensively

NEWS IN BRIEF PD convenes consultative meeting: Principal director, Directorate of School Education, Shanavas C has convened a consultative meeting of all tribal literature boards/committees of Nagaland on October 5, 11 a.m., in the Morung conference hall, Directorate of School Education. All the tribal literature boards/ committees have been requested to nominate two members each to attend the meeting. Pughoboto citizens repair road: Pughoboto town under the umbrella of “Pughoboto Phughi Pukiqhe Loji” repaired the road from Pughoboto Town-Kasha Junction (approx. 13 Km) on September 25 and 27 with contributions from well-wishers of Pughoboto town. FAC Mkg general alumni meet: Fazl Ali College (FAC) Mokokchung has convened a general alumni meet on October 4, 1 p.m. at the College Auditorium. All former students of the College have been invited to the meet. Skill training in heavy machineries in Tsg: Skill training in heavy machineries for economic development of Nagaland, post COVID-19 lockdown organised by PWD (mechanical) and department of employment, skill development & entrepreneurship continued for junior excavator operator as per NSDC curriculum at Parade Ground, Tuensang. The training is imparted to 50 fifty trainees. Rotary Club Dmu screening camp: On account of “International Heart Day”, Rotary Club of Dimapur conducted a national free diabetic screening camps at five locations namely wherein around 500 people availed the service.

and assured to join hands with NEIDA and allied department. She informed that challenges should not be a hindrance to save the environment and resources and insisted for proper coordination, planning, funding and verification at ground level. Also speaking at the programme, NEIDA state coordinator, Sentimongla Kechuchar said the agency may not have all the resources however, successful implementation in 106 villages have proved that despite being in different department it could come together for water security in the state. In his closing remark commissioner and secretary RD, Neposo Theluo said the department have covered water stress blocks and villages and there was a need to go for promotion of farming and agricultural actives. For any convergence he advised that partners should fulfil the commitments and reminded that regular coordination programme was very important for implementing the project successfully.

DIMAPUR: Peren district Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) namely Zelianrong Baudi, Nagaland Zeliang People’s Organisation (NZPO), Zeme Council Nagaland (ZCN) and Liangmai Council Nagaland have decided to stop “rampant deforestation and exploitation of natural resources” in Peren district. In a press release, NZPO president Kevipele Iheilung and ZCN president Dr Tumda Newme stated that the CSOs of Peren district held an emergency consultative meeting on September 21 to discuss the issue. It said the house unanimously resolved to totally pro-

hibit the passage of round timber from Peren district except the sawn timber with immediate effect from this season onwards. The house also entrusted the student organisations of the district to impose the decision and warned that defaulters would be penalised. The CSOs said rampant logging of timber in the district and adjoining areas since many decades have destroyed the ecological balance in the district contributing in the process of climate change in larger picture. In order that further destruction of forest was stopped and economic activity was carried

DIMAPUR: Following the announcement of the by-polls to the 58 Shamator-Chessore assembly constituency, the deputy commissioner (DC) and district election officer (DEO) Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant, has informed that model code of conduct (MCC) has come into force with immediate effect throughout Tuensang district.

Special guest handing account books to villagers. (NP)

DIMAPUR: Land Resource department (LRD) organised the culmination programme of PMKSY-WDC erstwhile IWMP of Batch IV, V, VI (Project VII, VIII, IX, X, XI) at Chatsa, here, on Wednesday. Addressing at the event, advisor urban development and municipal affairs Dr. Neikiesalie Kire appreciated district project officer Kohima and his team for the effort in implementing the projects in the villages in Kohima district. Dr. Neikiesalie said many villagers were harvesting the seeds of their labour while some were on the verge to harvest. He appealed to the farmers to carry forward what was learnt and multiply what the department sowed. The advisor said that Naga coffee was branded as the best coffee in the world in taste

missioner (DC) Kiphire, T. Wati Aier as special guest on Wednesday. In his speech, DC Kiphire said that the district was blessed with rich natural biodiversity and that it could be the most tourist attracted district if people worked for it. He said that the state government was giving enough funds to the villagers but many did not use them judiciously. In this regard, he appealed the gathering to utilise the funds properly in order to boost the rural economy in the district. Wati Aier also encouraged the people to preserve the biodiversity area in their forest jurisdiction and appealed to the gathering to maintain COVID-19 protocol as the pandemic was not over. He also asked the villagers to cooperative with the medical staff whenever

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out in controlled manner, the CSOs said Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland proposed and pursued setting up of industrial zone in Jalukie which was approved in a DPDB meeting in the year 2017. However, CSOs said the matter put up to the concerned authority was “delayed inordinately”. CSOs Peren said September 21 decisions were taken to stop rampant deforestation and exploitation of natural resource in the district. It has asked all concerned timber/log contractors to abide by the decision to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings in future in the interest of the public.

By-poll: MCC comes into force in Tsg

Dr. Neikiesalie Kire, LRD officials and others at the programme. (NP)

villagers through labour and enhanced farmer’s economy through coffee which was laudable. Watershed committee representatives from Batch IV, V, VI and Rumesinyu WC secretary delivered speeches on the occasion. Watershed development team member Seyievilie Mechülho also spoke on the occasion. Dr. Niekiesalie Kire also handed out WDF to the watershed committee chairman from 43 villages. The programme was chaired by Anges N. Phewhuo AI, LRD Kohima while vote of thanks was proposed by APO Sentinungla. (Correspondent) Kiphire: Culmination programme of PMRSYWDC (Erstwhile IWMP) batch-IV, V &VI (Project-V, VI, VII &VIII) was held, here, at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall with deputy com-

and control of cancer, diabetes, cardio vascular diseases and stroke. She urged the trainees to increase NCD enrolment in their respective health units. The resource person for the training was Vitsiatho Nyuwi (TATA Trusts SPO). The team was accompanied by MO (NCD) Dr. Ebenezer Phesao and State NCD cell staff from Directorate of Health & Family Welfare. Meanwhile, CMO office Mokokchung also observed WHD on September 29 by creating awareness of Cardio Vascular diseases (CVDs). T h e d ay wa s o b served at Jubilee Memorial Higher Secondary School, Edith Douglas Higher Secondary School, Town higher Secondary School and Mayangnokcha Higher Secondary School. On the occasion students took pledge for a healthy heart and IEC materials on cardio vascular disease and nutrition were distributed with an aim to educate the students based on prevention of cardio vascular diseases and adopting healthy lifestyles.

Peren CSOs to stop deforestation, exploitation

In a press release, DEO Tuensang informed that political parties, intending candidates, government departments /establishments and general public to take note of the same and adhere strictly to the MCC. DEO called for extending cooperation to the district election machinery to ensure peaceful conduct of byelections.

Culmination programmes of PMKSY WDC in Kohima, Kiphire, Mokokchung

and flavour and said when such resources were within the state, one should not remain idle but take the lead in exploring more potentials of Naga coffee across the state. Supervisory officer and joint director LRD Vanchamo Ngullie expressed happiness that the villagers flew along with the schemes because of which the schemes could be implemented well. Vanchamo appealed to the villagers to carry forward and let the project grow bigger and not to lose it. DPO Kohima Dr. Menuosietuo Tseikha stated that the LRD started the project with 3E, ecological balance, environment protection and economy enhancement and it was well achieved. Tseikha said coffee plantation was initiated in massive scale without downing trees and could generate employment to youth and

DIMAPUR: Chief medical officer (CMO) office Mokokchung, organised a training on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) application for Community Health Officers (CHOs) and Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (ANMs) and observed “World Heart Day” on September. A press release from the CMO Mokokchung office informed that the training on NCD application was conducted at CMO Conference Hall Mokokchung and was organised by NPCDCS, NHM Directorate of Health and Family Welfare with technical support from TATA Trusts. The release stated that the training aimed to enumerate all individuals from 30 years and above for hypertension, diabetes, oral cancer, cervical cancer and breast cancer and provide assistance in tablet usage for uploading data on non-communicable disease enrolment and screening. At the training, joint director and SPO NPCDCS Dr. Mereninla Senlem presented an overview on national programme for prevention

they were on duty. Meanwhile, handing and taking of DPO and outgoing DPO was also held. DPO LRD P. Lipichem urged the gathering to extend their cooperation to the department and highlighted about watershed management board to be constituted and on how to handle the WDF account. Outgoing DPO who was on promotion and transferred as deputy director LRD Nagaland, Ahozhe Sema acknowledged the people of Kiphire district for extending their support during his long stay. Earlier, the programme was chaired by EDT Elen USBLA secretary, Dr. Apise Sangtam said the invocation while WDT Shensang proposed vote of thanks. (Correspondent) Mkg: Culmination programme of the Pradhan

Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana- Watershed Development Component (PMKSY-WDC) erstwhile Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), Batch V and VI (Project IX, X and XI), organised by the department of land resources under Mokokchung district was held on September 27 at town hall, Mokokchung. According to a DIPR report, while addressing the gathering as special guest, additional deputy commissioner, Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh said PMKSY ensured convergence with all assets/infrastructurebased programmes related to water conservation and management. He said that among many schemes, IWMP was the most important as it not dealt with water alone but also covered all the aspects of farming since the main objective of IWMP was to restore ecological balance by harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural resources. The ADC appreciated the department for its effort and commitment towards implementing the programme and also asked the farmers to take proper care and to be practical of what the department was providing.

PDCCI formed

DIMAPUR: Traders Union Peren and Jalukie in a meeting on September 27 has formed Peren District Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PDCCI). The union stated that PDCCI new members for the tenure 2021-2024 would be led by Haizin Mpom and Irangbui Hingleu as president and general secretary respectively.

NDPP Kma consultative meet adopts 5-point resolution

DIMAPUR: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Kohima region held a consultative meeting advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire at its office, Bayavü Hill Kohima. A press release by NDPP Kohima region stated that at the meeting, Dr. Nicky encouraged the party leaders and workers to remain steadfast to the party. He also assured of all possible support to the Kohima region and its frontal organisations and urged them not to be superficial but to have a cohesive relationship for the welfare of the party in general. Dr. Nicky also stressed on developing oneness and understanding for a stronger party and called upon the party members to start preparing for 2021 state general elections. NDPP central general secretary and in-charge of Kohima region, Prasielie Pienyü said as a new political party in the state, NDPP was working towards a cadrebased party to have a strong party base through mobilization, motivation and political training. NDDP Kohima region president Avio Tetseo said marred with the COVID-19 pandemic not much activities could be done during the two years. However, with 2023

election fast approaching he said party workers have to work hard to win all the seats under Kohima region. Kohima region women organization president Kekhrienuo Meyase and youth organization president M Patrick Kuotsu also delivered short speeches. NDPP Kohima region working president Keduolhoulie Huozha led the discussion hour and also presented the five-point resolutions which were adopted unanimously. During the meeting, the house resolved to continue the region’s support to the leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio and party president Chingwang Konyak; to endorse and welcome the formation of the opposition less UDA government; to tour all the six assembly constituencies under Kohima region. The meeting also resolved to vigorously pursue the party enrolment drive, keeping the door open for likeminded people willing to join the NDPP party from any other political party and to work hard for the election of party candidate from all the six constituencies under Kohima region in the next general election. Earlier, NDPP Kohima Region vice president Neibolhoulie Yhome chaired the consultative meeting. K Y M C

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Makeshift ‘refugee’ colonies spark epidemic fears 12 United Liberation of Bodoland

Houses razed down during the recent eviction drive in Darrang. (File photo) forced to turn into `refugees’ for the state’s ambitious Gorukhuti Agriculture Project. Some help and relief have started trickling in since Sunday from the public at large and a few nongovernmental organisations, but state agencies were not visible on the ground. According to different accounts, around 1,2001,400 houses were razed to the ground on September 20 and 23 in Dhalpur I, II and III villages, leaving over 7,000 people living and there homeless. Community assets including markets, mosques, graveyards and Madrassas, were among those which were felled by bulldozers.

The eviction drive on lands which the state government says belongs to it, which passed off peacefully on the first day, faced stiff resistance from local people on the second day. The resultant clash saw police firing which left not only two dead but over 20 people injured, including policemen. “My house was demolished and my 10-member extended family -- mother, wife, my three children, my widowed sister and her three children -- now living near the channel bank in the open,” Habibur Rahman told PTI here. R a h m a n’s b r o k e n house was in Dhalpur-III village. “On the day after evic-

tion, a storm came along with rains. It was a horrible night for all of us. My youngest daughter fell sick. “We received a few water bottles and some rice from some youths on Sunday. That is all we have got as relief. I had a toilet constructed three years ago under the `Swachh Bharat’ (Clean India) Mission. But now police are not allowing us to use them … its back to open fields for us,” Rahman said. A PTI correspondent saw several such septic toilets constructed under the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ by PSU oil firm Numaligarh Refinery Ltd as part of its corporate social responsibility, standing amidst the debris of razed villages. In contrast in the makeshift shanty town springing up on the banks of Nanoi, beds, utensils, almirahs, chairs and clothes – lay helter skelter. Infants crawled around under the scorching sun as mothers tried to drive away flies and mosquitos that the late Monsoon humidity brought. Safer Ali, whose house at Dhalpur-III was demol-

ished on September 23, said “we are citizens of India and we have been living here for decades. We have all documentary evidence, including Aadhaar numbers. Then why is the government treating us like this? Why can’t they provide us with basic humanitarian support?” he asked. Sirajul Hoque, another displaced farmer, said the police and paramilitary personnel now guarding their shattered homes were not allowing them to even collect the remaining few utensils and small household items lying scattered in the villages they were born in. Countering the victims’ narrative, local Lok Sabha MP and BJP’s National General Secretary Dilip Saikia told PTI the “encroachers are lying” despite getting relief from the authorities. When contacted, Darrang Additional Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Deka said the administration was trying to help. “We instructed the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department to provide these facilities. It takes time to install them.

Women in NE dominate managerial Cash reward for accused in positions with Meghalaya in lead: survey Arunachal MLA killing raised

NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (AGENCIES): According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), managerial positions in the North Eastern states of India are occupied by female employees. As per the survey, 34.1 per cent of such positions in Meghalaya are filled by women. While Meghalaya led the tally in the survey, it was followed by Sikkim and Mizoram. While the first three positions were taken up by Meghalaya, Sikkim and Mizoram, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab were among the states with high representation of women in managerial positions with 32.3 per cent and 32.1 per

cent, respectively. Overall, the ratio of female workers to total workers at managerial positions in India is 18.7 per cent. In rural areas, the ratio is 21.4 per cent while in urban areas, it is 16.4 per cent. In terms of women working as legislators, senior officials and managers in states and Union territories, Assam has the lowest ratio of 6.9 per cent. In this segment, Meghalaya secured the top of the list with 51.7 per cent and was followed by Sikkim and Andhra Pradesh at 50.4 per cent and 47.9 per cent. Overall, India’s ratio stood at 23.2 per cent. With

the highest ratio of females to males among professional and technical workers, Sikkim’s percentage stood at 120.2 while Meghalaya and Kerala had 101.5 and 91.6 per cent, respectively. In this segment, Assam had 52.9 per cent while 85.2 per cent of women in Manipur are working as professional and technical staff, The Times of India reported. According to the quarterly employment survey (QES) released by the Union Labour Ministry, 70.7 per cent of the total workforce comprises male workers in the nine key non-farm sectors while women workers comprised the remaining 29.3 per cent.

Orang National Park to reopen from Sept 30 GUWAHATI, SEP 29 (PTI): The Orang National Park (ONP) in Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam will reopen for tourists on Thursday after remaining closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the monsoon, an official said. All COVID-19 protocols and safety guidelines will be followed for the visitors, ONP Divisional Forest Officer Pradipta Baruah said

in a notice. Only a portion of the safari route inside the park will be opened for tourists at present due to the poor condition of roads owing to the recent flood, the DFO said. “The remaining part of the route will be opened after repairing the roads and it will be notified in due course,” he added. The national park is located 32 km from Tezpur and 140 km from Guwahati.

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TAMLU BÜhÜ UNioN kohiMA kohiMA : NAGALAND, 797001

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With immense pride and honour, the Tamlu Bühü Union Kohima (TBUK) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to; Shri B. Thetong Phom NSS on being promoted to the rank of section Officer under Nagaland Civil Secretariat and Miss K. Mannyü Phom, D/o Shri Kanpong Tamlu village for securing the post of Data Entry operator in the exam conducted by the Directorate of the Tribal Affairs. The Union wishes and prays the Almighty God continue to bless them in all their future endeavours. Sd(SHAHLONG BUCHEM) (BANGJUM PHOM) President General Secretary T.B.U.K T.B.U.K iN ThE CoUrT oF

PriNCiPAL DiSTriCT & SESSioNS JUDGE

MokokChUNG : NAGALAND S/c NO. 192/2021

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NoTiCE iNviTiNG CLAiMS/oBJECTioNS oF oThEr CLAiMANT(S) For iSSUE oF SUCCESSioN CErTiFiCATE UNDEr PArT-i oF iNDiAN SUCCESSioN ACT 1925. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late D. Bal Bahadur Gurung has been applied by Smti. Nanda kumari Gurung, W/o. Lt. D. Bal Bahadur Gurung, R/o H.No. 157 Arkong Ward, mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Family Pension PPO. NL/S/21134 2. closing of A/c Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 23.10.2021 Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 23.09.2021 Principal District & Sessions Judge mkc-361/21 Mokokchung : Nagaland

It is known for wild animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Rhinos, and wild elephants. All wildlife parks and sanctuaries in Assam are closed for tourists during the monsoon.

GUWAHATI, SEP 29 (AGENCIES): National Investigation Agency (NIA) has raised the reward against the five NSCN (I-M) cadres, involved in the killing of Arunachal Pradesh legislator for Khonsa, Tirong Aboh, and 10 others in May 2019 from Rs.2-3 lakh to Rs.7-10 lakh, NDTV report stated. The NIA had last year announced Rs.3 lakh each for information on ‘lt. col.’ Apem, ‘maj. gen.’ Absolon Tangkhul and ‘capt.’ Victor Tangkhul and Rs. 2 lakh each on James Kiwang and Rabi Wangno along with their pictures. On Wednesday, the NIA released their pictures along with their last known addresses and raised the cash reward on information leading to their arrest to Rs.7-10 lakh. While the reward on Apem, whose last known location was Tizit in Mon district of Nagaland, Absolon alias Baba and Victor in Ukhrul district of Manipur has been raised to

RESIGNATION

I, Shri N Tali Sangtam is resigning as Secretary (NPF) Central owing to some personal reason. My association with all ranks and files of (NPF) for 11 (Eleven) years will be remembered. (N TALI SANGTAM) Secretary (NPF) Central k-1884/21

Declaration of Sisowning Shri. AShok YADAv, aged about 48 years, S/o Late ramnarayan Yadav.

Shri. Ashok Yadav, aged about 48 years, S/o Late Ramnarayan Yadav, is an adult with disobedient, dishonest who is beyond our control and supervision. He is committing acts such as borrowing money from multiple individuals with unfair intentions against the social norms of our family. Therefore, we 1.) Shri. Sandeep kumar Yadav, S/o Late Vijay Shankar Yadav (Nephew of Shri. Ashok Yadav), R/o. midland colony, kohima, Nagaland. 2.) Shri. Sonu kumar Yadav S/o Late Vijay Shankar Yadav (Nephew of Shri. Ashok Yadav), R/o. midland colony, kohima, Nagaland, 3.) Shri. N.L. Yadav, (younger brother of Shri. Ashok Yadav), S/o Late. Ramnarayan Yadav, R/o Dist: Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, hereby declare to the public that we have severed all relations with him and disowns him from our inheritance absolutely and forever thereto vide Affidavit Regd. No. 208/21-139/19 Dt. 29/09/2021. And whosoever will deal with him, will be doing so at their own risk and responsibility we shall not be liable for any act done/may do in the past, present and future by Shri. Ashok Yadav, aged about 48 years, S/o Late Ramnarayan Yadav. Sandeep kumarf Yadav (Deponent) k-1894/21

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PriNCiPAL DiSTriCT & SESSioNS JUDGE

MokokChUNG : NAGALAND S/c NO. 168/2021

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NoTiCE iNviTiNG CLAiMS/oBJECTioNS oF oThEr CLAiMANT(S) For iSSUE oF SUCCESSioN CErTiFiCATE UNDEr PArT-i oF iNDiAN SUCCESSioN ACT 1925. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Lanutoshi Jamir has been applied by Smti. Mayangla, W/o. Lt. Lanutoshi Jamir, R/o H.No. 225, Arkong Ward, mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Family Pension PPO. NL/S/6777 2. closing of A/c Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 23.10.2021 Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 23.09.2021 Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung : Nagaland mkc-362/21

Rs. 10 lakh, that of James, lodged at Sagaing state in Myanmar and Rabi in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh has been raised to Rs.7 lakh. National People’s Party legislator Aboh and 10 others were killed when their convoy was ambushed near Pansum Thong village. They were on their way from Assam’s Dibrugarh to Khonsa. Aboh was killed ahead of the announcement of assembly election results. He was declared the winner and his widow, Chakat Aboh, won his seat as an Independent candidate in a by-election. Last year, the NIA had arrested one of the prime accused from Dimapur-- Ellie Ketok, a ‘sgt. maj.’ and area commander of Tirap area for the outfit who was among those who fired upon Aboh and the others. Five other involved in this case, Sethok Kangnong, Napong Jenpi, Jai Kishan Sharma, Luckin Mashangva and Yangte Josaham were arrested earlier.

cadres surrender in Assam

The 12 ULB cadres who surrendered. Courtesy- The Eastern Link.

GUWAHATI, SEP 29 (PTI): A total of 12 cadres of the newly formed insurgent group, United Liberation of Bodoland (ULB), on Wednesday surrendered with a cache of arms in Assam, a senior police officer said. The insurgents surrendered near the IndiaBhutan border in Udalguri district and were brought to Dimakuchi police station for completing necessary formalities, Special Director General of Police-cum-IGP (BTAD) L R Bishnoi told

PTI.

Mizoram logs 1,380 new COVID-19 cases

M’laya appoints Suchiang as Chief Secretary

AIZAWL, SEP 29 (PTI): Mizoram’s COVID-19 tally rose to 91,919 on Wednesday as 1,380 more people, including 248 children, tested positive for the infection, while three fresh fatalities pushed the northeastern state’s coronavirus death toll to 306, a health official said. The state had registered its highest single-day spike of 1,846 cases on Tuesday. Aizawl district reported the highest number of new cases at 890, followed by Lunglei (163) and Siaha (94). The single-day positivity rate was 19.28 per cent as 7,156 samples were tested, he said. Mizoram now has 16,208 active cases, while 75,405 people have recovered from the disease so far. The recover y rate among the coronavirus patients stood at 82 per cent, while the death rate was 0.33 per cent. The state has tested over 10.87 lakh samples for COVID-19 to date.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT JUDGE DIMAPUR NAGALAND

LOA 39/2021

NOTICE (SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT, 1925) Whereas application under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 has been filed by Smti. Imtikhumla Longchar D/o Late Rongsensashi, Resident of H/No. 423, Signal Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of her father Late Rongsensashi, covered by Patta No. 775, Dag No. 60/880, Block No. 8, Mouza No. 3, measuring an area of 02-04-01Ls, Dimapur Town, Dimapur before this court. Whereas 25th October, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection is any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/ or appear in person. Given under my hand and seal of the court on this 23 rd September, 2021. District Judge Dimapur, Nagaland DP-4731/21 IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT JUDGE DIMAPUR NAGALAND

NOTICE

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(SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT, 1925)

Whereas application under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 has been filed by Mr. Pouguirong Kamei S/o Late K. Poufullung Rongmei and Late Smti. Gangaidunlu R/o H/No. 224, Indisen Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of his parent's Late K. Poufullung Rongmei and Late Smti. Gangaidunlu, covered by 1. Patta No. 14, Dag No. 75 and 76, Block No. 11, Mouza No. 3, measuring an area of 02-04-03½Ls, Dimapur Town, Dimapur 2. Patta No. 736, Dag No. 882, Block No. 11, measuring an area of 01-00-07-Ls, Dimapur Town, Dimapur before this court. Whereas 25th October, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection is any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/ or appear in person. Given under my hand and seal of the court on this 27th September, 2021. DP-4720/21

District Judge Dimapur, Nagaland

“Among them, selfstyled ‘Kokrajhar district commander-in-chief ’ of ULB Pinjit is there. The cadres also deposited some arms,” he said. With this development, all members of the ULB have surrendered, Bishnoi said. The police had earlier arrested 12 cadres of the outfit and two ULB insurgents had died in an encounter, Bishnoi added. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta

Biswa Sar ma tweeted, “Continuing our outreach to bring home youths from path of militancy, all the cadres of newly formed group United Liberation of Bodoland (ULB) have returned home today.” “We welcome them to join our effort to build a beautiful and prosperous Assam,” Sarma added. B o d o l a n d Te r r i t o rial Council (BTC) chief Pramod Boro appreciated the decision of the ULB cadres to shun violence and return to the mainstream.

Correspondent SHILLONG, SEP 29: Rebecca Vanessa Suchiang was on Wednesday appointed Chief Secretary creating history of sorts by becoming the first indigenous Khasi woman officer to hold the top bureaucratic post in the State. Suchiang will take over from incumbent Chief Secretary M. S. Rao who will superannuate on Thursday. A notification from the government’s personnel department was issued on Wednesday confirming Suchiang as Rao’s successor. P P Trivedi was the first woman chief secretary of Meghalaya. An IAS officer of the 1989 batch of the Assam-Meghalaya Cadre,

Rebecca Vanessa Suchiang

Suchiang was till recently an Additional Chief Secretary in-charge of Personnel, Home (Police), Finance besides other departments. Recently, Suchiang was also appointed as CMD of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited. The notification further stated that on assumption of charge as Chief Secretary, Suchiang will also function as the State Vigilance Commissioner, Meghalaya.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND

Notice S/C No.173/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of succession certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Imnaluin has been applied by Smti Iminungla W/o Late Imnaluin R/O H.No. 232 Aongza Ward, Mokokchung Nagaland for possession of. 1. GPF 2. GIS 3. Gratuity 4. Leave encashment 5. Pension etc 6. Closing of A/C Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before the said day of 23.10.2021. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 23.09.2021 Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung: Nagaland mkc-359/21

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL JUDGE FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE- 1,5,20) Case No. : Divorce Case No. - 17/2021 Petitioner : Shri Rajesh Yadav Respondent : Smti Durga Devi To, Smti Durga Devi D/o Late Jaynath R/o - DMC-369, Lhomithi Colony Dimapur - 797112, Nagaland Whereas the above named petitioner has instituted a case against you for U/s 13 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all materials questions relating to the case on 09/11/2021 at 10:30 AM without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the case will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of this court, this 28th Day of Sept, 2021. PRINCIPAL JUDGE DP-4729/21

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Mangmetong Village Council Mokokchung, Nagaland

Mangmetong Village Council appreciates the Mokokchung Police Special Investigation team lead by SDPO Chuba Chang for quick and timely arrest of heinous criminal Mr. Aowati, GB of Yimyu Ward Mokokchung for the brutal murder of Easter, W/o Imtioza on 13th September 2021. The Mangmetong Village Council also vehemently condemn the barbaric act of Mr. Aowati. There is no place in civilized society for such heinous crime. The competent authority should reward befitting punishment as per the Law of the Land without any delay. And should not grand bail under any circumstances to deliver justice to the victim. DP-4722/21

DHALPUR (ASSAM), SEP 29 (PTI): It has been more than a week since thousands made homeless by an eviction drive by the Assam government which left two people including a 12-year-old boy dead here, are living either in makeshift shanties or under open skies. Forced to cross the Nanoi, a channel of the Brahmaputra, over 7,000 people uprooted from their homes and farms in Darrang district now use the stream’s muddy water to drink and cook and defecate in the open as `Swach Bharat’ toilets built in their villages are now guarded by policemen who do not allow them to re-enter any part of the lands they have been thrown out of. Local public health experts, on conditions of anonymity, said the crowded conditions, lack of safe water and open defecation may well lead to a health epidemic in the area. The district administration however, asserted that tube-wells and toilets were provided, besides health camps established for people who say they have been

Veteran Cong leader Faleiro joins Trinamool Congress KO L K AT A , S E P 2 9 (IANS): As expected the two-time Chief Minister of Goa and former Congress leader Luizinho Faleiro joined Trinamool Congress on Wednesday in Kolkata. Ten other Congress leaders also joined Trinamool along with Faleiro. Flanked by Trinamool Congress All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, State Minister of Panchayat Subrata Mukherjee and the party MP Sougata Roy, Faleiro took the flag of the party from Banerjee and said that his primary job is to fight the divisive policies, vengeance and the culture of intolerance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing a press conference, Faleiro said, “I would like to quote the last testament of Mahatma Gandhi -- the Father of the Nation. Just three days before his heinous assassination he had said -- ‘Congress which is the oldest national political organisation and which have fought many battles in a non-violent way cannot be allowed to die. It can only die with the nation. A living organism ever grows or dies’.”

Former Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro meets West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, at Nabanna in Howrah, Wednesday. (PTI)

Expressing his profound happiness to join Congress, the seven-time MLA of Goa said, “My resignation is the beginning of the unification of the congress family. I have started my journey from the west coast and have reached the east. I am a Congressman and I have lived with that for the last 40 years. I have the same ideology, principles and programs that Congress has. When I am joining Trinamool Congress it is to fulfill my dream to bring the congress family together”. “Today Congress family is fragmented. There is YSR Congress, Sharad Congress and Indira Congress. My dream is to bring the Congress family together,”

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he added. “I will strive to consolidate Congress but before that my main mission is to fight the divisive policies, vengeance and the culture of intolerance of the BJP,” he said. “Like the country Goa is also suffering because of the BJP. There is economic meltdown, administrative collapse and sharp unemployment. In Goa, 65 per cent of the population is living below the poverty line. The BJP has taken our country 45 years back,” the former veteran Congress leader said. Before addressing the chief minister, Faleiro met Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat in Nabanna.

Govt in Punjab reduced to ‘tamasha’; remove tainted ministers: Kejriwal CHANDIGARH, SEP 29 (PTI): AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said the Punjab government has been reduced to a “tamasha” and urged new CM Charanjit Singh Channi to immediately remove “tainted” ministers from his cabinet. The Delhi CM said this at the Chandigarh airport, a day after the Congress was pushed into a fresh crisis by the resignation of Navjot Singh Sidhu from the post of the party’s Punjab unit chief. Sidhu on Wednesday in a video message flagged the issue of appointment of “tainted” officials and ministers.

Kejriwal, who is the Delhi CM, also asked the Punjab CM to act on promises made by his predecessor, including the action in the Bargari desecration case. During the previous SAD-BJP regime, torn pages of a religious text were found at Bargari in Faridkot. Later, in police firing incidents at protesters, two people were killed at Behbal Kalan and many injured in Kotkapura. “We are seeing what kind of political atmosphere is prevailing in the state. Political instability is there, which is unfortunate,” said Kejriwal, who arrived on a two-day visit to Punjab.

Press Council sets up Fact Finding panel after Mehbooba’s allegations S R I NAG A R , S E P 2 9 (IANS): The Press Council of India has constituted a Fact Finding Committee to look into allegations by PDP President and former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti about harassment of journalists in Jammu and Kashmir. Mehbooba Mufti tweeted a letter of the Press Council which said that it, while taking suo moto cognizance of her communication concerning intimidation and harassment of journalists, has constituted a three-member Fact Find-

Defence Ministry approves proposals worth Rs 13,165 crore NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (IANS): The Defence Ministry approved proposals including for Advanced Light Helicopters, guided munition and rocket ammunition valued at Rs 13,165 crore on Wednesday. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for Capital Acquisitions proposals for

modernization and operational needs of the Indian Armed Forces amounting to approximately Rs 13,165 cr. Of the total amount approved, procurement worth Rs 11,486 crore (87 percent) is from domestic sources. Key approvals include helicopters, guided munition and rocket ammunition. Looking into the need of the Indian Army for an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Squadron

ing Committee consisting of Dainik Bhaskar Group Editor Prakash Dubey (Convenor) and New Indian Express journalist, Gurbir Singh, and Jan Morcha Editor, Dr Suman Gupta, to inquire into the matter. The Committee will regulate its own procedure. “The authorities of Jammu and Kashmir are requested to extend full cooperation and assistance to this Fact Finding Committee for the discharge of its function. “The Fact Finding Committee is required to make a thorough probe into

the matter holding discussion with the concerned authorities and the affected journalists and collect such information as it deem fit to submit its report to the council at the earliest,” the letter said. Mehbooba Mufti tweeted: “Thankful to the Press Council for their decision to constitute a fact finding committee to probe about journalists being harassed in J&K. Hope the local administration ensures their full cooperation so that this committee can discharge its duties”.

PM reviews projects worth Rs 50,000 cr at ‘Pragati’ meeting

to improve its integral lift capability to ensure its operational preparedness, the DAC accorded approval of procurement of 25 LH Mark III helicopters from HAL under Buy Indian-IDDMA at an approximate cost of Rs 3,850 crore in keeping with the continued thrust towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self Reliant India) and ‘Make in India’.

NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed eight projects, worth around Rs 50,000 crore, pertaining to seven states as he chaired the 38th “Pragati” meeting on Wednesday. “Pragati” is an ICT-based multimodal platform for pro-active governance and a timely implementation of projects, involving the Centre and the state governments. At the meeting, eight projects - four from the Ministry of Railways, two from the Ministry of Power and one each from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Civil Aviation - were reviewed, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement. With a cumulative cost of around Rs 50,000 crore, the projects pertain to seven states - Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Haryana.

Tamil Nadu to have special law against organised crime CHENNAI, SEP 29 (IANS): Tamil Nadu will soon have a special law to control organised crime, just like Maharashtra and Karnataka, the state government told the Madras High Court on Wednesday. The Tamil Nadu Control Of Organised Criminal Act, similar to the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act, 1999 (MCOCA), and the Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act, 2000, will be tabled in the next Assembly session, it submitted, against the backdrop of multiple judgments calling upon the state government to formulate such a law that would give more teeth to the state police and prevent ‘goonda’ elements from causing damage to the peace and tran-

quility of the state’s people. On November 30, 2018, the high court, while hearing a habeas corpus petition in a case related to the preventive detention of a person involved in a clash between rowdy gangs, had asked as to why Tamil Nadu should not come up with an exclusive law to tackle organised crimes. “The case on hand was demonstrating as to how rowdy gangs and paid killers are active in Tamil Nadu, destroying the law and order situation in the state and creating panic in the minds of the common man in Tamil Nadu as well as in other parts of the country,” it had said, adding that the clash between the gangs had led to the death of several persons and affected the tranquility and peace of the state. dC-938/21

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To, Shri L. Hongam Regt. No. 7931 Rank : ABC S/o Longching Add : Chi Village PO/PS : Mon Sub : SHOW CASE NOTICE Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty w.e.f 11-01-2021 (FN) without any leave or permission from competent authority till date. And whereas, your failure to respond to 3 (three) consecutive calling notices served to you vide letter No.1. RO-46/2020-21/3822 Dtd. 17/02/2021, No. 2. RO-46/2020-21/3930 Dtd. 25/02/2021, No.3. RO-46/2020-21/4010 Dtd 06/03/2021, through the concerned Police station is found to be tantamount to neglect of relevant conduct rules and applicable laws. Now therefore, the undersigned proposes to impose the penalty of dismissal/termination/removal from service. You are hereby given an opportunity of making a representation to show cause as to why the proposed penalty should not be imposed against you. Such representation if any should be submitted in written to the undersigned within 7 (Seven) days from the date of receipt of this show cause notice, failing which you will be declared as a 'deserter' and 'dismissed' from service without any further notice. Acknowledge the receipt of this show cause. (IMNALENSA) IPS, Superintendent of Police Mon::Nagaland db-250/21

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE MON :: NAGALAND NO/MON/DP/RO-46/2020-21/1906 Dated, Mon the 13th Sept' 2021

To, Shri W. Achat Regt. No. 9188/Rank : ABC S/o - Wangyuh, Village - Chenmoho PO/PS : Mon, Dist - Mon State : Nagaland Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty w.e.f 24-04-2021 (FN) without any leave or permission from competent authority till date. And whereas, your failure to respond to 3 (three) consecutive calling notices served to you vide letter No.1. RO-46/2020-21/403 Dtd. 04/05/2021, No. 2. RO-46/2020-21/564 Dtd. 12/05/2021, No.3. RO-46/2020-21/640 Dtd 21/05/2021, through the concerned Police station is found to be tantamount to neglect of relevant conduct rules and applicable laws. Now therefore, the undersigned proposes to impose the penalty of dismissal/termination/removal from service. You are hereby given an opportunity of making a representation to show cause as to why the proposed penalty should not be imposed against you. Such representation if any should be submitted in written to the undersigned within 7 (Seven) days from the date of receipt of this show cause notice, failing which you will be declared as a 'deserter' and 'dismissed' from service without any further notice. Acknowledge the receipt of this show cause. Superintendent of Police Mon::Nagaland db-250/21

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dated Kohima, the 28th September 2021

The Government of Nagaland has received financing from the World bank towards the cost of the Nagaland Education Project -The Lighthouse (NECTAR) and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards engagement of contractual employees. The department of Education, Government of Nagaland therefore invites applications for filling up the following contractual engagement vacancies under Nagaland Education Project-The Lighthouse, in the manner prescribed below: 12 (Twelve) post of District Project Assistants (1 for each district – dimapur, Kiphire, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Noklak, Peren, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto) TERMS AND CONDITIONS Minimum qualification and experience required: - Graduate or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institute/University. - At least 3 years of experience in a State or NGO run project as a supervisor or field executive. - Should have experience in roles of supervision, data collection and entry, project site visits and inspection. - Proficient in their respective district common local dialect. - Proficient in using MS Office. - Excellent communication skills. Remuneration: ` 30,000/- P.M (Fixed) Age as on 01-01-2021 Minimum Maximum 21 Years 40 Years Note: 1. Interested candidates may submit their resumes to contact@nagalandeduproject.com, on or before 5th of October, 2021 2. Applications will be accepted via Email only and should clearly state the NAME OF DISTRICT APPLIED for. 3. Candidates are allowed to apply for one district only. If found to have applied for more than one district, the application will be rejected. 4. Candidates applying for a particular district should be a permanent resident of that particular district and Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) should be produced during the time of Interview. 5. Eligible candidates will be called for a written test, for which the time, date and place will be specified later. 6. Candidates selected for the Interview, after the result of the written test, must bring along with them, in original, all educational qualification documents from matriculation onwards till requisite qualification together with HSLC Admit Card for proof of age and all other relevant documents like experience certificates. Failure to bring original documents will disqualify the candidate from appearing for the interview. 7. The engagement will purely be on contractual basis and will be co-terminus with the Project. 8. Any issue/complaints must be settled on or before the last date of submission of application. No complaints/grievances will be entertained thereafter. Sd/SHANAVAS. C (I.A.S) Project director Nagaland Education Project-The Lighthouse (NECTAR) dC-932/21

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 296 DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Travel season

ith festive season just round the corner, it will be four months of movement of people to and from Nagaland especially if the Hornbill Festival this year is to be held albeit some restrictions in view of Covid pandemic. Tourism in Nagaland, at least for the fun loving and thrill seeking visitor/tourist, is more about the Hornbill Festival which is evolving into a mega-carnival that gets more amplified with modern arts, crafts and music. Anyway, traditional arts or culture have their space and cannot claim all the space that tourism provides. Trade and tourism are highlighted by a very important denominator ‘T’–travel. In this regard, it may be mentioned that as the main gateway to Nagaland, connectivity to Dimapur with other states must meet the needs of people travelling to and from Dimapur by road, rail and air. The much touted four-lane expansion of the NH 29 between Dimapur to Kohima which began in 2016 was supposed to complete by 2018 but it is likely to be completed if at all, by 2022. This will make the construction among the longest time taken. Perhaps rampant extortion and kidnap of officers of construction firm are responsible for the delay but this alone cannot be the only factor. If it were so then no national highway in Manipur would have been completed. Moreover, highways in Manipur exhibit very high standard of workmanship. All these in a state that has been under bandhs, strikes, bombings, shootings etc for decades. Even roads linking Dimapur with Assam, till the inter-state check gates are well maintained. What is more, the national highways in Assam have attained the status of super highways; with most having expanded into four-lane and a few to six-lane. Except for national highways, all other roads in the state are maintained by the state government. Therefore, the objective to ensure smooth travel should be for the year through and to all districts and not only for the Hornbill Festival. Another important link is rail connectivity which is also a serious matter that needs to be addressed. Much has been written about the shabby deal meted to passengers travelling by trains to and from Dimapur. It needs to be reminded, that Dimapur station(though not a junction like Lumding) is the second highest revenue earner for the NF Railways after Guwahati. The Nagaland Express between Dimapur and Guwahati, introduced in 2012, was initially promising but gradually turned into a passenger express with several stops added between Dimapur and Guwahati. There is need to provide more quota in Rajdhani Express to cater to the growing demands. More trains with convenient timings would help a great deal in facilitating train travel. The other aspect is air connectivity between Dimapur and other states. Air connectivity will improve once the airport is brought to the standard of Dibrugarh, Guwahati etc. Dimapur airport handles hundreds of passengers even from nearby Assam. The volume will increase if the airport is developed but this needs the state government’s participation. Unless the state government takes interest to resolve the demands of land owners for expansion of the airport so as to create necessary infrastructures and facilities, the airport will gradually be reduced to a feeder point for Guwahati. The state government should realise that Hornbill Festival is only a part of tourism and unless road, rail and air connectivity are improved, other states will surpass Nagaland in tourism.

DailyDevotion The Awareness of the Call …for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! —1 Corinthians 9:16 We are inclined to forget the deeply spiritual and supernatural touch of God. If you are able to tell exactly where you were when you received the call of God and can explain all about it, I question whether you have truly been called. The call of God does not come like that; it is much more supernatural. The realization of the call in a person’s life may come like a clap of thunder or it may dawn gradually. But however quickly or slowly this awareness comes, it is always accompanied with an undercurrent of the supernatural— something that is inexpressible and produces a “glow.” At any moment the sudden awareness of this incalculable, supernatural, surprising call that has taken hold of your life may break through— “I chose you…” (John 15:16). The call of God has nothing to do with salvation and sanctification. You are not called to preach the gospel because you are sanctified; the call to preach the gospel is infinitely different. Paul describes it as a compulsion that was placed upon him. If you have ignored, and thereby removed, the great supernatural call of God in your life, take a review of your circumstances. See where you have put your own ideas of service or your particular abilities ahead of the call of God. Paul said, “…woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!” He had become aware of the call of God, and his compulsion to “preach the gospel” was so strong that nothing else was any longer even a competitor for his strength. If a man or woman is called of God, it doesn’t matter how difficult the circumstances may be. God orchestrates every force at work for His purpose in the end. If you will agree with God’s purpose, He will bring not only your conscious level but also all the deeper levels of your life, which you yourself cannot reach, into perfect harmony.

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What does Taliban’s triumph mean for political Islam? O

ver several months before the Taliban took control of Kabul in August 2021, their spokespersons asserted that they were now a “new” Taliban--a Taliban who would be moderate in doctrine and accommodative of the countrys diversity. During the last six weeks, there have been few indications of change. On womens education and employment, the Taliban have not yet taken a final view: though women at present are not permitted access to higher education or employment, the door has not been finally closed on these claims. In the broad area of ideology, there have been three developments: one, there are reports that numerous Salafi mosques and madrassas in 16 provinces have been shut down. Two, Taliban militants have committed themselves to conflict with the ISK, which the latter has cheerfully accepted. Three, the Taliban have made no call for jihad or for attacks on western targets; in fact, the emergence of Taliban in power suggests the efficacy of dialogue with major powers. This is affirmed by the Taliban’s recent engagements with Russia and China, both of which have been important interlocutors for the nascent administration, despite being associated with abiding hostility to their domestic Muslim communities -- the Uyghurs in China and the Chechens in Russia. What implications does this have for Afghanistan emerging as the bastion of violent extremism? The Taliban’s hostility to Salafi influences in Afghanistan and specifically the ISK would suggest that it is unlikely to provide sanctuary to jihadi groups and allow the country

to become the playing field for extremist activity. In fact, the Hayat Tahreer al-Sham (HTS), the erstwhile Al Qaeda-affiliated Jabhat Nusra in Syria, has seen the value of re-inventing itself on the Taliban precedent -- confine its activities to Syria, back Turkey and Russia in fighting extremist groups at Idlib, and seek international recognition and support as a legitimate opposition movement in Syria. While HTS cadres have welcomed the Taliban’s success, their leaders have cautioned that they view Afghanistan as a refuge for them as civilians and not as a base for violent attacks as the Taliban will not tolerate them. The crucial issue is that of international recognition -like any liberation movement that has come to power after prolonged struggle, the Taliban would like broad international acceptance. Failure in this regard could have serious consequences: as Russian commentator Kiriil Semonov has noted, if international recognition is not forthcoming, the Taliban could use extremist groups to perpetrate violence in neighbouring countries, posing a particularly serious threat to the Central Asian republics. The success of the Taliban in Afghanistan is thus a victory for freedom from foreign occupation, but it is not yet a triumph for representative governance. Developments over the next few months will tell us in which direction that country will move. Outlook for political Islam: Today, in West Asia, neither jihad nor the Brotherhood have the state sponsors they had earlier. Saudi Arabia and the UAE, that, besides Pakistan, had been the only countries to recognise

the “emirate” at Kandahar, now espouse moderate Islam; neither has shown any enthusiasm for the Taliban victory in Kabul. The UAE has given sanctuary to former president Ashraf Ghani, while the kingdom has called for an “inclusive” government in Kabul. A Saudi commentator has said Saudi Arabia would like to see an Afghanistan that is not driven by extremist religious ideology. It now only views the country through the prism of its geopolitical competition with Iran and is expected to work with Pakistan to stem Iranian influence rather than back extremist ideological politics in that country Again, Turkey and Qatar, both champions of Brotherhood-affiliated political Islam, are shaping fresh ideological approaches. Both have called for an inclusive government in Kabul; in fact, Turkey has made its management of Kabul airport conditional on the fulfilment of this requirement. Turkey has also been similarly cautious in its criticism of the Tunisian president’s attack on Ennahda, despite close ties of the AKP with its ideological partner. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has remained silent, in contrast with the rallies he had personally led when President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt was ousted. Turkish spokespersons have merely described events in Tunisia as “worrisome”, “illegitimate” and a source of “deep concern”. Turkey’s low-key responses reflect its interest to revive its ties with Egypt and Saudi Arabia and promote a new political order in Libya in cooperation with Egypt. A commentator has noted that Turkey will sacrifice the Brotherhood to appease Cairo and

Riyadh “in the hopes of securing new friends in the region”. In an ironical twist, Saudi Arabia is also reviewing its ties with the Brotherhood-affiliated Al-Islah party in Yemen. Contrary to its traditional hostility to the Brotherhood and its off-shoots, the kingdom has maintained close relations with the Al-Islah for several decades and has in recent years used the party in its fight against the Houthis. This is an opportunistic alliance as the two sides differ on important matters: Al-Islah rejects the sectarian approach of the Saudis and supports a united Yemen made up of all its diverse groups and ideologies. These differences have come to the fore in recent months: Saudi Arabia has voiced strong criticisms of Al-Islah as an Islamist organisation. The kingdom’s clerics have called it a “terrorist” organisation and accused it of “sedition, wreaking havoc, committing violence and terrorism”. Al-Islah member and Nobel laureate, Tawakkol Karman, has responded sharply by calling the Saudi clerics “hypocrites for bin Salman and his shoe polishers”, pointing out that the Brotherhood is struggling for freedom, and that Saudi Arabia is “the mother and father of terrorism”. This divide has pushed Al-Islah closer to the Houthis. These developments reflect a region in the throes of uncertainty as the US prepares to disengage from the region’s competitions and conflicts. But they certainly do not portend the demise of political Islam, even if its principal parties are experiencing pressure from authoritarian rulers. Despite severe repression in Egypt, the Brotherhood remains resilient today largely

due to the depth and spread of its leadership, the discipline and commitment of its members, and the free debate that is going on through social media on how the movement should face the current challenges and where it should affect major changes. Ideas being discussed include: accommodation with the al-Sisi government; recourse to violent opposition; and even a shift away from Islam towards the adoption of a broader agenda that would include matters that concern the global South: issues of culture and identity; ethnic, communal and sectarian extremism; poverty, inequality and exploitation, and environmental degradation and food security, etc. In order to understand the place of Islamism in West Asian affairs we should see it, not as movements with diverse expressions, but as a solid platform of resistance to authoritarian rule. The only relevant political issue in West Asian politics, as Peter Mandaville has learnt from Brotherhood activists, is whether one supports or opposes the authoritarian regime -- Islam, he points out, “provides a culturally and politically permissible means of registering dissent”. Recent developments in Tunisia and Morocco are setbacks in the struggle for popular participation in governance. However, given the persistence of authoritarian rule in the region, political Islam will remain for several years the principal and enduring instrument of resistance in West Asia. Talmiz Ahmad is a former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE, holds the Ram Sathe Chair for International Studies, Symbiosis International University, Pune. (IANS)

Post-mortem

NBA on application of SARFAESI Act in Nagaland

he Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) in its Executive Committee meeting held on 20-09-2021 discussed about the matters that appeared in the recent publications in the local print media where some organizations are pressing the State Government to apply the Securitisation And Reconstruction of Financial Assets And Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) in Nagaland, and the Bar resolved to issue this press release on the subject in public interest. That the introduction to the enactment of SARFAESI Act, provides among others that following the doors opened for the multinationals to step in, the nation has become ever-churning whirlpool of fierce economic competition with fast money moves. Thus, arose acute need for assistance to the banks and financial institutions in the recovery of loans because there were heavy losses being incurred on account of unpaid debts. The SARFAESI Act, therefore, empowers the Banks and Financial Institutions (BFI) to recover dues to them faster without intervention of Courts and Tribunals even without availing to approach Debts Recovery Tribunal by deploying Assets Reconstr uction Companies (ARCs) as their legal agent by entering into contract. The BFI acquires and takes possession of the properties or mortgaged assets of the borrower after 60 days’ notice even on default of an instalment payment by the borrower, and can sell or disposed of these properties and assets. For the pur poses, the BFI have to engage Assets Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) as their legal

agent against those defaulting borrowers even without any information to the borrowers, and thereupon the entire rights and interests in financial assets and security interest of BFI against the borrower relating to the loan amount shall stand passed unto the ARCs. It is to be mentioned that SARFAESI Act provides three different entities, namely, (a) The BFI including SBI and nonbanking financial institutions having assets worth Rs.200 crores as notified by the Government vide Ministry of Finance Notification No. S.O. 2405 (E) dated 17-06-2021, as the secured creditor (b) the Assets Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) substituted by SARFAESI Act, 2002, amended by its 2016 Amendment Act No.44 of 2016, dated 12-08-2016 for the words “securitization companies or reconstr uction companies” which was enforced with effect from 01-09-2016, herein, as the agents of the secured creditors, and (c) the borrower taking financial assistance and money loans from the BFI. That under the provisions of the SARFAESI Act, if the borrower defaulted in repayment of the secured debt (loan amount) or any of the instalment payments thereof, the BFI shall serve notice of 60 days to the borrower requiring to discharge the full liabilities within that period, and if the borrower defaults, the entire rights and interests in financial assets and security interest comprising mortgaged properties including the land, building and business establishment, charge created, hypothecation, pledged of properties, any beneficial interest in properties both movable and immovable,

any debts or receivables, any beneficial rights, title or interest on any tangible assets given on hire, financial lease, conditional sale in any previous contract of the borrower, and also similar rights and interest in intangible assets stood acquired by the BFI concerned. For the purpose of assets reconstruction and enforcement of security interest relating to the loan, the BFI statutorily have to engage the service of the ARCs, thus, eventually, the ARCs acquire the full legal rights of title and ownership of those financial assets and security interest under the process of assets reconstruction and enforcement of security interest. Thereupon, the ARCs practically takes over the possession of those financial assets and security interest. The ARCs shall also take over the management of the business of the borrower, sell or lease any part or whole of the business establishment including the land and building of the borrower, settle dues payable by the borrower, enforce security interest relating to the loan, and apart from realization of the loan amount together with interest including penal interest, the ARCs shall also realize all cost, charges, and other expenses from the borrower as determined and required by the BFI to be realized from the borrower; And, in consideration thereof, the ARCs are entitled to realize fees from the BFI in both cases of financial assets reconstruction and also enforcement of security interest. It may be mentioned that the cost includes the fees agreed to be given by the BFI to ARCs and other related expenses, and the amount of fees for ARCs are normally fixed at such

rate of percentage on the total value of the financial assets and security interest together with the principle amount of the loan plus all interests including penal interest accrued thereon. Therefore, it is implied on the part of the ARCs to realize maximum amount and maximum assets including all cost, charges and expenses from the borrower so as to resultantly realize maximum amount of fees. It is also obligatory on the part of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or the District Magistrate as the case may be to assist the BFI and ARCs to take position of the assets and documents of the borrower relating to the secured loan. That ARCs are companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956, now repealed by the Companies Act, 2013, and also having certificate of registration Issued by the Reserve Bank of India under Section 3 of SARFAESI Act 2002 as amended by its 2016 Amendment Act, and having owned fund of the amount not less than Rs. 2 crores. The SARFAESI Act is wholly a beneficial legislation for BFI and ARCs at the cost of the prospective borrowers of money from the BFI, however, defaulted in payment of the amount due or any of the instalment payments for this reason or the other including unavoidable cases, such as, death of the borrower, frustration of the business or the work caused by fire or natural calamities for which the loan has been taken, or for the reason that the borrower became permanently or temporarily incapable because of sickness or other natural causes, which are however, no ground to relax

for the borrower under the provisions of the SARFAESI Act. This law empowers the BFI to act through their agent the ARCs and without intervention by courts and tribunals, to take possession, management, and transfer by way of sale through public auction and lease of the properties and financial assets including business establishments mortgaged, hypothecated, pledged, and guarantee or indemnity executed by the borrower and his guarantor or indemnifier as the case may be in favour of BFI as security for the loan repayment. Thus, the BFI need not file application before the Debt Recovery Tribunal, and can straight away execute the terms of the loan transaction through the ARCs against the borrower, the guarantor and indemnifier. The resultant affect would certainly be disastrous to the upcoming economy as the legal victims would be no other than members of the business community and entrepreneurs rather than the multinational companies or big industrial houses. Even a single instance of default in installment payments of the loan due for recovery shall entail acquisition of the financial assets and security interest including the land, building and business establishments thereon and other properties and assets which are mortgaged, pledged, hypothecated, charge created, and any other security furnished by the borrower and his guarantor as security for repayment of the loan. So also, the plight of the legal heirs and successors to the estate of government employees dying leaving outstanding money loans to BFI and unredeemed

security assets would likely to be subjected to extremity at the hands of ARCs. The beneficial business of ARCs at the cost of the borrowers of the loan amount unable to repay on time would certainly hit not only the members of the business community, entre preneurs, and servicemen availing money loans, but also shall resultantly retard the state economy. On the other hand, even without application of SARFAESI Act, the BFI has ample legal forum for recovery of loan by filling applications before the Debt Recovery Tribunal established under Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993, or to file suit before civil court where the loan amount is less than Rs.10 lakhs. However, the SARFAESI Act if allowed to apply in Nagaland, apart from infringement of the constitutional rights conferred by Article 371A of the Constitution of India, 1950, it would be highly disastrous to the members of the business community and entrepreneurs as well as the legal heirs and dependants of deceased servicemen, having unpaid money loan in particular and the state economy in general. Therefore, it would be much wiser and also legally and constitutionally consonant on the part of the state legislatures to not succumbed to the pressure from any discipline for the sake of the public interest in the state economy in general and the members of the business community, entrepreneurs, and all other prospective borrowers of loan from BFI. Talitsungba Ao, President, Nagaland Bar Association and V. Hukavi Zhimomi, Secretary, Nagaland Bar Association

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Mamata BJP’s Trojan Horse, must ‘PM breaking relationships between people’ be kept out of oppn platform: Adhir

NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (IANS): As Congress is looking for a new state president in Punjab in case Navjot Singh Sidhu does not relent, the likely replacement for the post could be six-time MLA Lal Singh, the former Finance Minister of Punjab who held several government and organisational posts earlier, sources said. He is considered close to former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, while the party is also mulling on other names as well. The Congress is mulling on some names for immediate replacement and one of them is Manish Tewari, the MP from Anandpur Sahib. Names of Ravneet Singh Bittu, Ludhiana MP and from Amarinder Singh’s camp and Pratap Singh Bajwa, who is opposed to Amarinder Singh, are also doing the rounds. Former PCC President Sunil Jakhar who missed the Chief Minister’s post during the recent process of change of guard is also likely to be considered.

here and the relationships they have with each other. “My problem with the Prime Minister is that he is breaking these relationships.

Mid-day meal scheme renamed as PM POSHAN NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (PTI): The national midday meal scheme in government and aided schools will now be known as PM POSHAN Scheme and will also cover students of balvatikas or pre-primary classes, the government announced Wednesday. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the roll-out of the ‘PM POSHAN in Schools’ scheme that will provide hot cooked meal to students of elementary classes in government and government-aided schools across the country. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Today the CCEA cleared the PM POSHAN

(POshan SHakti Nirman) Scheme for providing one hot cooked meal in government and government-aided schools from 2021-22 to 2025-26,” Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan told reporters. “Under the new scheme, mid-day meals have been extended to students studying in pre-primary or Balvatikas in addition to children studying in class 1 to 8 in government and government-aided schools across India. This will benefit about 11.80 crore children studying in 11.20 lakh schools,” he added. CCEA has approved the continuation of the national scheme of PM POSHAN in schools for the five-year period 2021-22 to 2025-26 with the financial

outlay of 254061.73 crores from the central government and 31733.17 crore from state governments and union territory administrations. “Central government will also bear additional cost of about Rs 45000 crore on food grains. Therefore, the total scheme budget will amount to Rs.130794.90 crore. The concept of Tithi Bhojan will be encouraged extensively. Tithi Bhojan is a community participation programme in which people provide special food to children on special occasions and festivals. While social audit of the scheme is made mandatory in all the districts, special provision is made for providing supplementary nutrition items to children in aspirational districts and dis-

tricts with high prevalence of Anemia. Explaining the structural changes in the scheme, Pradhan said that the Centre has directed the states and the UTs to switch to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for providing honorarium to the cooks and helpers working under the scheme. “ T h e g o ve r n m e n t has made some structural changes to ensure transparency. Earlier, there were instances of leakages (of money)... In the coming years, the Centre might directly transfer funds to the schools according to their requirements,” he said.

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guration of a dialysis centre in Malappuram district of Kerala, said that India was not just a geographical territory, it was the people living

“If I go to these places with arrogance, then I am a fool. How can I go to people of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, who have a history of thousands of years, and claim to know them. I have to go there with humility. Otherwise, how can I define what India is?” “Imagine the arrogance of that person who claims -- ‘I know what India is. I know what people of Kerala need. I know what people of Tamil Nadu need’. Imagine the arrogance of such a person who claims that only he knows what India is and what people of India need. This is another problem that I have with Prime Minister Modi. He is convinced nobody understands this land like he does,” the Congress leader said.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the inauguration of HIMA Dialysis Center in Malappuram. (PTI)

If he is breaking the relationships between people of India, then he is shattering the idea of India. That is why I oppose him,” he said. “When he (PM) breaks the relationships between Indians, it is my duty, my job, my commitment to repair the bridges between the people. Every time he uses hatred to break bridges, it is my duty to repair them with love and compassion,” he added. The Congress MP further said that he cannot build the bridges without understanding the different traditions, ideas, religions and cultures in the country and for that one needs to visit the various states and religious places in the country with humility and the willingness to understand.

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MALAPPURAM (KER), SEP 29 (PTI): Congress MP from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of breaking the relationships and “bridges” between the people and claimed that this was leading to “shattering” of the idea of India. Rahul Gandhi, in Kerala for a day, also alleged that it was “arrogance” on the part of the Prime Minister to claim that only he knows or understands India and no one else, especially when he was making the claims without finding out about the culture, language, way of life and problems of the people of the various states and religions. The Congress leader, while speaking at the inau-

KOLKATA, SEP 29 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was the Trojan Horse of the BJP and should be kept out of all efforts to cobble up an opposition platform ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged on Wednesday. In an interview to PTI, Chowdhury said Banerjee was an “untrustworthy ally”, trying to grow nationally at the cost of the Congress. “Mamata Banerjee has always tried to bite the hand that fed her. She should be kept out of the efforts to form opposition unity. She is the Trojan Horse of the BJP, who can never be trusted in the fight against the BJP,” he said. “She is desperately trying to please Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP to protect her family and party leaders from the clutches of the CBI and ED. In return, she is helping the BJP achieve its target of Congress-mukt Bharat (Congress-free India). The TMC is trying to sabotage the opposition unity,” claimed Chowdhury, the state president of the Congress. He said that TMC has always grown at the cost of Congress. “First, they did it in Bengal, and now they are trying to do it nationally. The TMC is known for

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backstabbing its allies,” he claimed. His comments came as the Trinamool Congress has been inducting Congress leaders to bolster its national presence. Among the heavyweight Congress leaders who joined the TMC are Sushmita Dev and former Goa chief minister Luizinho Faleiro. “Mamata Baner jee is dreaming of becoming the next prime minister of the country, and Congress seems to be their biggest roadblock. As long as the Congress is there, she can never be the leader of the opposition front, and that is why she is trying to tarnish the image of the Congress and undermine its leadership,” Chowdhury said. On an article in the TMC’s mouthpiece that claimed Banerjee and not Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is the opposition face against Modi, he said the party’s leadership was living in a “fool’s paradise”.

“Rahul Gandhi has been the most consistent opposition voice against the BJP and the RSS. Congress still commands a 20 per cent vote share in the country. Apart from BJP, can you name any other party with such a vote share? The answer is no,” he said. L a u d i n g G a n d h i ’s leadership, Chowdhury said the BJP and certain opposition parties deliberately try to discredit him as they were “afraid of him”. He said the Congress has never claimed to be the leader of the opposition front as it was the “natural leader”. “Without Congress, there can never be any antiBJP front in the country. The opposition unity is based on shared ideas and policies, and should not be at the cost of the Congress,” he said. On the crisis in the party’s Punjab unit, Chowdhury said that he hoped it would be resolved soon.

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of the State. For which the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur is also the District Collector. 3. The State government, formed by democratically elected representatives of the people and hence, the best interest of the people must be kept in mind while taking such sensitive decision. There is a clear apprehension of tension leading to unrest if the Government goes ahead with the decision to shift headquarter

elsewhere. 4. It is quite surprising to see the posting of an ADC in the office of EAC Chümoukedima, even if certain condition such as “will function from” is indicated. It may be the prerogative of the State Government to put in place such administrative arrangements but no proper system seems to have been followed. People are aware that between EAC and ADC, there is another post of SOO (Civil).

India’s first gender-neutral HPV vax launched (From p-1) But those vaccines are expensive. Cervical cancer can be prevented by vaccines if they are given before girls or women are exposed to HPV. Once someone has been exposed to HPV, the vaccine may not be as effective. The HPV vaccine can also prevent vaginal and vulvar cancer. The vaccine can prevent genital warts, anal cancers, and mouth, head, neck, throat, head cancers

in women and men. In addition, vaccinating boys can also help to protect girls from the virus by possibly decreasing transmission. The vaccine can be given to girls between the age groups of 9-26 years and boys in the age groups of 9-15 years. GARDASIL 9 is a nano-valent vaccine given as an intramuscular injection, in a total of 3 doses spread over 6 months. In

girls aged between 9-26 years, a 3-dose regimen is scheduled at 0, 2 & 6 months for cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancer; precancerous or dysplastic lesions; genital warts; and persistent infections caused by HPV. In boys aged between 9-15 years, the same 3-dose regimen is advised for prevention of infections caused by HPV such as anal cancer, penile cancer and genital warts.

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government-aided primary schools. Besides, the government said the concept of ‘Tithi Bhojan’, a community participation programme in which people provide special food to children on special occasions/ festivals, will be encouraged extensively. Special provision has been made for providing supplementary nutrition items to children in aspirational districts and districts with high prevalence of anemia under the scheme, while social audit of the scheme has been made mandatory in all the districts. “Involvement of Farmers Producer Organisations (FPO) and women self-help groups in implementation of the scheme will be encouraged. Use of locally grown traditional food items for a fillip to local economic growth will be encouraged,” the release said.

‘Kohima Street Amarinder-Amit Shah meet... p-1) seen as a clear favourite in Carnival’ begins to (FromHowever, the politi- the polls, expected to be held mark 75 years... cally significant meeting, early next year. Amid specu(From p-1) By going inter national, Brilliante will host renowned pianists from around the world, including Marouan Benabdallah from Germany, Luke Jones from Wales, Monika Herzig from US and Padyumna Manot from India. Apart from participants from six countries, other pianists from India and Nagaland will also be taking part in the festival. Itinerary of the festival includes live street piano performances, introductory video showcasing the host city, masterclasses/ workshops via online and zoom meets and virtual grand concerts. It may be mentioned tha the festival is powered by Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) and supported by Nagaland Piano Teachers’ Association (NPTA). According to the organizers, the festival will culminate on October 2.

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which came days after Singh resigned as chief minister after accusing the Congress of humiliating him, raised speculation over his future plans ahead of the polls in Punjab with some political analysts viewing it as an indication that Singh may be seeking the support of the BJP. Singh’s meeting with Shah has added another dimension in politics in Punjab where no party is being

lation that the former chief minister may join hands with the BJP, a senior BJP leader said such a possibility cannot be ruled out. A lot will depend on whether the Centre makes a climbdown on the contentious farm laws, other sources said. If the Modi government works to resolve the farmers’ issue then it will smoothen Singh’s path to either join the BJP or support it, they said.

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(From p-1) 1. The present Deputy Commissioner’s office is located in a cadastral land which means it is in an urban area. Shifting it would entail tremendous hardship for the citizens of Dimapur as more than 50% of the total population of Dimapur District lives under Dimapur Sadar Sub Division. 2. Unlike other districts of Nagaland, Dimapur has three revenue areas and is also the Commercial capital

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ment’s “illogical approach of administering the Dimapur municipality from a far-flung village area”, the NPP said the move would cause untold miseries to the citizens of the Dimapur town area. The party stated that people residing in the town area and other nearby sub-divisions would have to traverse immense distances for all kinds of official works on a daily basis. In this regard, NPP unit has urged “all right thinking citizens to condemn and protest against such dictatorial moves by the state government.” It also demanded that the state government “immediately take serious cognition” about the shifting the DC headquarters to Chumukedima to avoid untoward situation in the near future. NPP maintained that it believed in a peaceful resolution to the fiasco and did not condone any use of violent or aggressive methods. The party, however, said that through democratic and peaceful measures “we can unitedly stand against the autocracy of the state government.”

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NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (AGENCIES): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of the ‘National Scheme for PM POSHAN in Schools’ for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 at a cost of over Rs 1.30 lakh crore. The scheme will have a financial outlay of Rs 54,061.73 crore from the Centre and Rs 31,733.17 crore from state governments and union territory (UT) administrations. The Centre will also bear an additional cost of about Rs 45,000 crore on food grains, taking the total budget of the scheme to Rs 1,30,794.90 crore. Replying to a question while briefing the media on Cabinet decisions after the meeting, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said the scheme will subsume the existing Mid Day Meal

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DIMAPUR, SEP 29 (NPN): National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland state unit has suggested bifurcation of administrative set up of Dimapur district into Dimapur rural (ADC) and Dimapur urban (DC) if the state government cannot forego its order. In a statement, NPP state unit suggested that the present DC office at Dimapur town be retained as the headquarters of Dimapur urban since Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) administration was also located within town area. NPP has, however, slammed the state government for turning a deaf ear to numerous demands and requests by the civil society organisations (CSOs) to not shift the present DC headquarters. “This only proves that the present state government is not a populist but a police government,” the party said and accused the state government was becoming “autocratic and utterly biased in favour of a particular tribe and section of people.” Further, questioning the govern-

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ments. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, in its statement, said approved infusion along with efforts made to suitably synchronise with the listing process of ECGC through the Initial Public Offering will increase the underwriting capacity of ECGC to support more exports. Goyal said in the past one year, a special focus has been given to exports. “PM Modi has given us a target to make a big leap in exports,” said Goyal. He said as of Septem-

ber 21, the country has exported goods worth $185 billion, which is the highest in the history of India in the first six months. He added that when small businesses export, they want it to have insurance cover as well. “If, for some reason, payment does not come on time, ECGC will provide insurance cover.” The Modi-led Cabinet also approved the listing of Export Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd through the initial public offer on the stock exchange. He said ECGC is giving profits for the past three years and pays dividend regularly. As per Goyal, around 97 per cent of the industries are from MSME sectors. “Today’s decision will provide direct benefit to MSMEs as they’ll be able to export on a bigger scale.” Under the scheme, Rs 500 crore will be disbursed

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NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (AGENCIES): The Prime Minister-led Cabinet has approved Rs 4,400 crore investment in Export Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd (ECGC) in the next five years (FY22 to FY26) to provide support to exporters as well as banks. The move will help create 59 lakh new jobs, including 2.6 lakh in formal sector. Capital infusion and planned IPO will increase ECGC’s underwriting capacity up to 88,000 crore and propel additional exports of Rs 5.28 lakh crore over a five-year period, a government statement said. “The PM-led cabinet today approved additional capital infusion of Rs 4,400 crore in ECGC. With this, ECGC will be able to provide an insurance policy worth Rs 88,000 crore,” Union minister Piyush Goyal said during a press briefing on cabinet announce-

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ex-diplomat Kishida wins Power blackouts in Beijing and Shanghai Japan party vote, to become new PM

China’s energy crisis is partially of its own making because of efforts to decarbonize the economy. (Reuters)

residences of top officials; Chaoyang, where many foreigners live; and Haidan, where several tech companies are located, the report said. “The main purpose is

CPEC in doldrums, no work done in last three years ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (IANS): Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Planning Salim Mandviwala recently said the Chinese Ambassador and companies had complained about the slow pace of work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. “ T h e y a r e c r y i n g. Chinese Ambassador has complained to me that you (Pakistan) have destroyed the CPEC and no work was done in the past three years,” he disclosed. Chinese are very angry with the present dispensation of Pakistan led by Imran Khan. Out of 77 CPEC projects in the country, just 15 could be completed since it

was started in 2015, according to media reports. Even Pakistan’s Planning and Development Minister Asad Omar accepted the fact that Pakistan could complete the only first phase of the CPEC and is entering into the second phase. In a hurriedly-called press conference recently to dispel the impression of slowing down CPEC, the Minister claimed the major work on the corridor projects had been completed during the tenure of the current PTI government. However, Umar observed that security threats had increased in the country because of opposition by international powers to the CPEC and the latest situation in Afghanistan.

to carry out regular equipment maintenance and upgrades to the power grid,” State Grid said in a social media post Tuesday. “At present, the power grid in the capital has sufficient,

stable and orderly supply.” The exact number of homes and business affected has not been disclosed. Some media outlets have reported that the blackouts cut through about 60 grid sections, which would translate to more than 10,000 people being without power. Beijing has a population of 22 million people. The scheduled blackouts mainly target private residences, largely sparing factories. Shanghai, home to 26 million people, will conduct rolling blackouts through Sunday as well. The national power shortage has caused suppliers of Apple and Tesla to suspend operations in Jiangsu Province, adjacent to Shanghai.

Factories run by Japanese manufacturers in Guangdong Province have been affected, Nikkei said. Taking the brunt of the power shortage is China’s Rust Belt region in the northeast. In Shenyang, a city in Liaoning Province, traffic signals have ceased to work, leading to congestions, according to media reports. In Jilin Province, Jilin City’s water supply has been unstable and officials have called on citizens to stock up on water. The biggest reason for the electricity shortfall is the waning operations at coal plants. The price of coal has risen by more than 30% from a year earlier, forcing coal-fired plants to reduce power output.

Indian org shares Alternative Nobel

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STOCKHOLM, SEP 29 (PTI): An Indian organisation is among four activists and groups which are awarded this year’s Right Livelihood Award, known as the ‘Alternative Nobel’, on Wednesday for empowering communities in areas ranging from child protection to environmental defence. The Swedish Right Livelihood Foundation, which awards the prize, said that

“in the face of the worsening climate crisis, powerful governmental and corporate interests, and even a terrorist threat, the 2021 Laureates prove that solidarity is key to a better future for all.” The 2021 Right Livelihood Laureates are leaders in advancing the rights of women and girls, environmental protection and reclaiming Indigenous rights through mobilising com-

munities and empowering grassroots initiatives. “Hailing from Cameroon, Russia, Canada and India, this year’s changemakers show that lasting change is built on communities banding together,” it said. Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment (LIFE), an organisation working to protect the environment in India through the creative use of law and legal processes, was among the winners. LIFE works with communities through a grassroots approach. It assists and empowers often vulnerable populations to stand up against powerful interests and have a voice in the decision-making process, while also strengthening institutions and reforming laws.

N Korea says it tested new hypersonic missile Taliban writes to India to

Picture released by Korean Central News Agency shows the test-firing of a hypersonic missile (Reuters photo)

SEOUL, SEP 29 (AP): North Korea said Wednesday it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile it implied was being developed as nuclear capable as it continues to expand its military capabilities while pressuring Washington and Seoul over long-stalled negotiations over its nuclear weapons. The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said the missile during its first flight test on Tuesday

met key technical requirements set out by defense scientists, including launch stability and the maneuverability and gliding flight characteristics of the “detached hypersonic gliding warhead.” State media released a photo of a missile mounted with a finned, cone-shaped payload soaring into the air while leaving a trial of bright orange flames. The latest launch, which came after two

rounds of missile tests this month, was shortly before North Korea’s U.N. envoy accused the United States of hostility and demanded the Biden administration permanently end joint military exercises with rival South Korea and the deployment of strategic assets in the region. The North has also offered to improve relations with the South if certain conditions are met, apparently returning to its pattern of mixing weapons demonstrations with peace overtures to wrest outside concessions. The North’s announcement came a day after the South Korean and Japanese militaries said they detected North Korea firing a ballistic missile into sea. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the launch didn’t pose an immediate threat but highlighted “the destabilizing impact of (North Korea’s) illicit weapons program.

Kam Air between India and Afghanistan. Akhunzada stated in his letter: “As you are well informed that recently the Kabul airport was damaged and (left) dysfunctional by American troops before their withdrawal.” With the help of technical assistance by Qatar, the airport became operational once again and a NOTAM (notice to airmen) in this regard was issued on September 6, he noted. “The intention of this letter is to keep the smooth passenger movement between two countries based on signed MoU and our national carriers (Ariana Afghan airline and Kam Air) aim to commence their scheduled flights,” he said. Therefore, Afghanistan CAA requests you to facilitate their commercial flights, Akhunzada noted.

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I, Theruovituo Angami, S/o Lt. Sengulie Angami of Meriema Village, hereby tender my unconditional apologies to Mr Kekhriezetuo Solo of T.Khel, Kohima Village for my wrongful action on him at his office premises on 24 th Sept. 2021, thereby causing not only physical harm but also mental torment to him and his family members. I, extremely regret my inhumanly abusive behaviour and feel deep remorse for the unwarranted act thus committed. Theruovituo Angami K-1890/21

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NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (PTI): The Taliban-controlled Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has written to Indian aviation regulator DGCA to resume commercial flights between the countries. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is yet to take a decision in the matter. The last commercial flight between India and Afghanistan was operated by Air India on KabulDelhi route on August 15, the day Kabul fell to the Taliban. Afghanistan airspace was declared “uncontrolled” by the CAA on August 16. In a letter dated September 7, 2021, CAA’s Acting Minister Alhaj Hameedullah Akhunzada requested the DGCA to permit commercial flights of Ariana Afghan airline and

TOKYO, SEP 29 (AP): Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving only one year since taking office last September. As new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Kishida is certain to be elected the next prime minister on Monday in parliament, where his party and coalition partner control the house. Kishida beat popular vaccinations minister Taro Kono in a runoff after finishing only one vote ahead of him in the first round where none of the four candidates, including two women, was able to win a majority. Results showed Kishida had more support from party heavyweights who apparently chose stability over

TUNIS, SEP 29 (AP): Tunisia’s president on Wednesday named the country’s first female prime minister, appointing her to lead a transitional government after her predecessor was sacked and parliament suspended. President Kais Saied named Raoudha Boudent Ramadhane, a 63-year-old professor at a prestigious engineering school, to the prime minister’s post in a surprise decision. The president’s office said in a statement that Saied instructed the new prime minister to name a new Cabinet as soon as possible. Tunisia has had no prime minister and has been in limbo since Saied froze the parliament and seized executive powers on July 25.

Candidates for the presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party pose prior to a joint news conference. (AP)

change advocated by Kono, who is known as something of a maverick. The new leader is under pressure to change the party’s high-handed reputation worsened by Suga, who angered the public over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and insistence on holding the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The long-ruling conservative Liberal Democratic Party desperately needs to quickly turn around plunging public support ahead of lower house elections coming within two months. Kishida called for growth and distribution under his “new capitalism,” saying that the economy under Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister Shinzo

Abe had only benefited big companies. Overall, little change is expected in key diplomatic and security policies under the new leader, said Yu Uchiyama, a political science professor at the University of Tokyo. All of the candidates support close Japan-U.S. security ties and partnerships with other like-minded democracies in Asia and Europe, in part to counter China’s growing influence and a threat from nucleararmed North Korea. Wednesday’s vote was seen as a test of whether the party can move out of Abe’s shadow. His influence in government and party affairs has largely muzzled diverse views and shifted the party to the right.

TNA meets EU delegation; opposes SL’s anti-terror law COLOMBO, SEP 29 (PTI): The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in Sri Lanka has pressed the visiting EU delegation on the need to repeal the country’s controversial anti-terror law that gives police sweeping powers to arrest suspects without trial. TNA, the main Tamil party, in a statement said that during their meeting held on Tuesday, they also discussed with the EU delegation the possibility of amending the constitution to address Tamil political grievances. The 5-member EU delegation arrived here on September 27 and are expected to hold a series of high level meetings. “Our delegation met with the visiting EU delegation and emphasised the repeal of the PTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act),” it said. The visiting EU mission is here to process the periodical monitoring of EU’s GSP+ trade concessions for Sri Lankan exports to the EU. GSP+ preferences for Sri Lanka were withdrawn in 2010 due to significant shortcomings in the country’s implementation of

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three UN human rights conventions. Sri Lanka was readmitted to GSP+ in May 2017. The EU’s GSP+ trade concession allows Sri Lankan exports to Europe without taxation. This has been a big boost to Sri Lanka’s apparel and fishing industries. The visit of the EU delegation comes after the European Parliament’s June 10 resolution calling for the repeal of Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and inviting the European Union (EU) Commission to consider temporarily withdrawing Sri Lanka’s access to GSP+. The resolution had stressed that “one of the key commitments of Sri Lanka was to fully align its counterterrorism legislation with international human rights conventions.” It urges the European Commission to “use the GSP+ as a leverage to push for advancement on Sri Lanka’s human rights obligations.” The country had in July informed the EU about the progress in the reconciliation process and the ongoing efforts to review a controversial anti-terror law.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (IANS): China has now started rolling blackouts in Beijing and Shanghai, metropolises home to 48 million people, as the country struggles with crippling power shortages that have hit key factories in a further threat to the economy, Nikkei reported. The Beijing office of State Grid Corp. of China said it will begin scheduled power outages in select areas through Sunday. Electricity will mainly be cut for a few daytime hours at a time. The rolling blackouts will affect at least four districts in the capital. They include Xicheng and Dongcheng, which house government agencies and

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Can intermittent fasting cut your Last time as Bond: Daniel Can Vitamin-A nasal drop help risk of diabetes, heart disease? Craig on ‘No Time To Die’ regain Covid-related loss of smell?

Jolla, Calif. “Intermittent fasting can improve sleep and a person’s quality of life as well as reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease,” Panda said in a journal news release. Time-restricted eating is a type of intermittent fasting that limits eating to a certain number of hours each day. Inter mittent fasting is a popular diet trend used to lose weight, improve health and simplify lifestyles, researchers said. In their research, investigators looked into

the science behind time-restricted eating and reviewed prior studies. The study found that when eating was restricted to fewer than 12 hours a day, sleep and quality of life improved. At the same time, risks for heart and liver disease and obesity decreased. Recent research has shown that genes, hormones and metabolism rise and fall at different times of the day. Aligning when we eat with the body’s internal clock can optimize health and reduce the risk of chronic conditions. “Eating at random times breaks the synchrony of our internal program and make us prone to diseases,” Panda said. “Intermittent fasting is a lifestyle that anyone can adopt. It can help eliminate health disparities and lets everyone live a healthy and fulfilling life.” (Endocrine Society)

ollywood star Daniel Craig, who is all set to bid adieu to the character of iconic spy ‘James Bond’, has talked about working in the spy thriller franchise’s 25th movie ‘No Time To Die’. Talking about the Bond legacy over the last many decades and how it still has a connection with the world, Craig said: “It’s impossible not to if you look at the Bond movies.” “ B u t a l s o, w h a t ’s happening in the world influences them. I don’t think we set out necessarily to directly do it, and I think you’re off to a bad start when you try to bring what’s happening in the world into them and reference it too much, but it’s the fears that we talk about.” Commenting on his preparations to get into the role of Bond, he added: “One of the things is that when I first started playing him, about three months would get me into shape for the movie. It’s now about a year, so even though I don’t have a script at that point, I’ve still started the process in my head because I’m

trying to get fit and get ready for any stunts.” “So, in a way it’s not a switch, it’s a process. Suttirat, our brilliant costume designer came out to New York and we sat and chatted about clothes, which was a long time before we started shooting.” ‘No time To Die’ also features Rami Malek as the villain. Speaking on getting Malek, he said: “He was awesome and very busy, and we were lucky to get him. I think his name came up fairly early, but it was one of those things where we wondered if he’d do it. We didn’t have the part there yet.” “So as much as it was a lovely idea, you’ve got to at least be able to say, ‘we haven’t got all the words, but this is what it is.’ Then we did, and we had to try and get him in. What you don’t want to do, especially with someone like Rami, is promise it and then not deliver.” ‘No Time To Die’ hits Indian theatres in IMAX 3D, 3D and 4DX on September 30 in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. (IANS)

K researchers believe that people who lost their sense of smell after Covid infections can likely regain it by using nasal drops containing vitamin A. Anosmia, the medical term for a partial or total loss of smell in a person, is one of the tell-tale signs that an individual has Covid. But the condition can also be long term, with nearly 5 per cent of Covid patients not recovering their sense of smell one year after being infected. To better understand, a team from the University of East Anglia will run a 12-week trial, treating infected people who have lost their smell with nasal drops containing the nutrient, the Daily Mail reported. The trial is based on a German study showing the potential benefit of the vitamin. The new study “will explore how this treatment works to help repair tissues in the nose damaged by viruses”. The team hopes the treatment “could one day

help improve the lives of millions around the world who suffer from smell loss, by returning their fifth sense”, the report said. The trial will begin recruiting participants in December. Vitamin A helps support the body’s immune system as well as keep the skin, and the lining of body parts such as the nose, healthy. Good sources of the

vitamin include cheese, eggs, oily fish, and liver. However, too much vitamin A in a diet can be harmful and damage your bone health later in life, the researchers said. In June, a study led by researchers from the University Hospitals of S t r a s b o u r g i n Fr a n c e showed that Covid-19related anosmia could take up to a year to get back. (IANS)

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n terms of healthy eating, timing is everything. That’s the word from researchers who claim the time of day that you eat may be just as important for your health as what you eat. H av i n g yo u r meals in a consistent window of 8 to 10 h o u r s m ay h e l p prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to the authors of a new study published online Sept. 22 in the journal Endocrine Reviews. “People who are trying to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle should pay more attention to when they eat as well as what they eat. Time-restricted eating is an easy-to-follow a n d e f f e c t i ve d i e t a r y strategy that requires less mental math than counting calories,” said researcher Satchidananda Panda, from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La

The Mangmetong Yimpang Pongener Kidong Telongjem Kohima, extend our heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Tsupokyemla, D/o Mr. K. Ayu Pongener and Mrs. Imsutula Tzudir, on being awarded Doctoral Degree from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on the topic: LINKAGE POLITICS: “Understanding Syria’s Role in Lebanese Civil War, 1976 – 1989”. The Telongjem pray that the Almighty God bless her with good health, wisdom and ever success in all her future endeavours. MOASUNEP PONGEN ALIYANGBA PONGENER President, MYPKTK General Secretary, MYPKTK

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Students of Dimapur Government College perform a traditional dance during the college ‘Cultural Extravaganza’ on Wednesday. (NP)

The Gluttones, a five-man band consisting of Meyisanen Lemtur on vocals, Akinto Ayemi and Imnok Sair on guitars, Mulong Lkr on bass guitar and Katovi Yepthomi on drums was formed in 2016 but went on a hiatus after a short period of success. The band is now set to release their comeback debut with their new single “Dance Through the Night” with a new line-up.

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FC Goa enter Durand Cup final

Players of FC Goa celebrate. The team will face Mohammedan SC in the final.

KO L K ATA , S E P 2 9 (AGENCIES): FC Goa sealed a spot in the final of the Durand Cup beating a youthful side of Bengaluru FC 7-6 in sudden-death in the semifinal here at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday. The teams were locked 2-2 after the regulation time and were tied 4-4 after the tie break-

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ers before the sudden-death came into play, Sportstar reported. FC Goa will face Mohammedan SC in the final on October 3. After both sides saw one of their attempts saved during the first five attempts in penalty shootouts, the deadlock was finally broken in the eighth

attempt when Goa goalkeeper Naveen Kumar stopped Damaitphang Lyngdoh’s shot after midfielder Christy Davis had made it 7-6 for Goa in the sudden-death. Bengaluru took the charge early and altered the score-line in the very first minute of the action (42 seconds) when N. Siva-

sakthi checkmated the Goa goalkeeper Naveen Kumar with a clever interception. The Bengaluru forward quickly read a back-pass from Goa defender Papuia and charged up to Naveen Kumar to block his forward pass and saw the ball rolling into the net. Goa, which fielded three Spanish players including the captain Edu Bedia, was stirred up by the early setback and regrouped quickly to find the equaliser in the eighth minute. Devendra Murgaokar nodded home as Muhammed Nemil reached him unmarked with a nice cross following a corner. Goa went into the lead in the 72nd minute when Redeem, who came in as a second half substitute, scored with a nice angular shot. The Bengaluru boys were not ready to give up and found the equaliser in the 83rd minute when Sivasakthi showed his finishing skill once again as he jumped above the Goa defenders to nod home a Namgyal Bhutia cross.

Murray overcomes Kudla in the San Diego Open 1st round LO N D O N, S E P 2 9 (AGENCIES): Andy Murray won his first match 6-3 6-2 in the San Diego Open after a late replacement saw him face lucky loser Denis Kudla. The 34-year-old former world number one was set to face Japan’s Kei Nishikori, who withdrew with a back injury. Cameron Norrie also had a straight sets win in the first round over Germany’s Dominik Koepfer 6-2 7-5. Wi l d c a r d M u r r ay cruised through his match against the 29-year-old American in just 69 minutes but is likely to face more of a challenge in the second round against the Norwegian second seed, Casper Ruud, ranked world number 10. Murray, currently ranked 109 in the world, reached the quarter-finals at the Moselle Open in Metz last week. That was his best finish in seven tournaments since his latest comeback in June after four disrupted years following a major hip injury.

Asian TT Championships: India men and women teams enter QFs

NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (AGENCIES): Sleep deprived Indian women overcame Uzbekistan 3-0 in a group winners match to make it to the quarterfinals of the Asian Table Tennis Championships at Lusail Multipurpose Hall, Doha in Qatar on Wednesday. The Indian women team are in the biennial meet without their top star Manika Batra, Indian Express reported. A league match between Iran and Indonesia went to the wire and drew a lot of attention as well as time. India’s second and final group match against Nepal to decide Group 1 leaders also got delayed on the opening night on Tuesday. India had defeated Jordan in the first group match on Tuesday morning. Archana Kamath won 11-2, 5-11, 4-11 while Tokyo Olympian Sutirtha Mukherjee brushed aside Rozalina Khadjieva 11-6, 11-7, 11-3. Both took 18 minutes each to take out their opponents while Ayhi-

ka Mukherjee was tested by Sugdiyona Madalieva. The Uzbek was bent on taking the encounter to fourth when she won second and threatened to bag the third too. But the former national champion Ayhika subdued her young rival, winning the tie at 8-11, 11-8, 10-12, 7-11 in 24 minutes. Iranians won a thriller over famed rivals Indonesia 3-2 with 35-year old Neda Shahsavari, London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games veteran using her experience to beat Novida Widarahman in the opener 11-5, 19-17, 11-4 and winning the fourth contest against Dwi Oktaviani Su-

giarto 11-7, 11-6, 11-4 to make it 2-all. In the decider tie, Mahshid Ashtari managed to win the closely fought encounter against Novida 11-9, 11-9, 11-8. Indonesia’s Dwi Oktaviani Sugiarto and Siti Aminah posted wins over Mahshid 11-7, 6-11, 12-14, 11-8, 11-9 and Shima Safaei 7-11, 11-5, 117, 9-11, 11-5, respectively. However, the marathon match drained the Iranians who lost the group winners match against Kazakhstan on Wednesday. Iran, India, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan topped their respective groups to enter the knock-out stage.

Inter –club badminton tourney ends We have achieved a lot over the last 10 years as a team: Rashid

DIMAPUR, SEP 29 (NPN): The three-day, 4th Dimapur district inter club badminton tournament organised by Morning Shuttler’s Club (MSC) under the aegis of Dimapur District Badminton Association (DDBA) came to an end on September 25 at multi sports complex, Duncan. The final day was graced by Upa Lokayukta Nagaland, Mayang Lima. Earlier, the tourna-

ment was declared open by DDBA president, Dr. George Thira. 12 registered clubs under DDBA competed in the seven doubles categories. Dimapur Badminton Club emerged as the team champion. Following are the winners in various categories: Men Open DoublesRiku Khape and Zhakhuo (DBC); Mixed DoublesNarola Jatti and K. Pikuto

Chishi (Elite Badminton Club); Men’s 35+ DoublesTongpang and Moanunsang (Shuttlers United); Men’s 40+Doubles- Vikugha Chopi and Asungba Ao (DBC); Men’s 45+ Doubles- Dr. Watizulu and Khuhozhe (DBC); Men’s 50+ Doubles- David Achumi and Yehokhe (Elite Badminton Club) and Men’s 105+DoublesAlem Pongen and Anam Shaiza (DBC).

India, Australia women all set for much-anticipated D/N Test CARRARA (QUEENSLAND), SEP 29 (IANS): After an enthralling One-day International series, the focus of the multiformat series between India Women and Australia now shifts to the one-off D/N Test to be played at the Metricon Stadium in Carrara from Thursday (September 30). The hosts will be confident after a 2-1 victory in the ODI series, but will have to cope with the absence of some crucial players. Opener Rachael Haynes joined the long list of players, who will be unavailable for selection for the match. For India, it will be how they embrace the unknown which will determine their performance in the match, as this will be their first tryst with the pink ball in a

day-night Test match. Yet with their performance in the ODI series and the performance in the one-off Test against England a few months ago, skipper Mithali Raj will be optimistic of their chances. The last time these two sides faced off in a Test match was way back in 2006. Playing in Adelaide, Australia registered a victory by an innings and four runs. Batting first, Australia scored 250 on a lively pitch, courtesy of Lisa Sthalekar’s 72. India were then rolled out for 93 after a fine collective performance from the Australian bowling unit. Following on, India only managed to score 153, with Lisa Sthalekar proving to be the difference-maker again, picking up five scalps with the ball.

DUBAI, SEP 29 (IANS): Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has said that his team has achieved a lot in the last ten years. He added that he was sure of Afghanistan winning the T20 World Cup in near future. The 2021 men’s T20 World Cup marks Afghanistan’s fifth appearance in the event since their first major appearance at an ICC event in the 2010 edition. “We have achieved a lot over the last 10 years as a team. Where we came from, where we had no facilities, we came from that stage and we’ve played lots of World Cups. It’s a dream of every country to be called a Test team and we’ve got that as well, we’ve played Test games. We have achieved a lot,” Khan said to ICC on Wednesday. Khan was assertive about Afghanistan becoming T20 World Cup champions in the near future. In 2016 T20 World Cup, Khan was the second leading wicket-taker, with eleven wickets at an average of

Rashid Khan 16.33 as Afghanistan qualified for the Super 10 stage. Afghanistan was the only team to beat eventual winners West Indies in their final Group 1 match, winning by six runs in Nagpur. Now in 2021, ahead of the men’s T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman, Afghanistan are in Group 2 of the Super 12 stage alongside India, Pakistan, New Zealand and two yet-to-beknown qualifying teams. “We have that target in the future that one day we have the ability to win the World Cup, especially the T20 World Cup. That’s the focus of everyone back home. That’s the dream of everyone, that’s the target

of every player and we are capable of achieving that target. We have that belief in our skills and ourselves, and I’m pretty sure we’re going to achieve that target in the future.” Khan also expressed surprise over being named as the ICC Men’s T20I Player of the Decade at the start of the year. “Unbelievable. I never had that in the mind to be called ICC T20I Player of the Decade. To be called the Player of the Decade was more than special for me. It was a dream.” The 23-year-old spoke about his vision for Afghanistan cricket in future. “To take Afghanistan cricket to the next level. As soon as we achieve that level, especially for the youngsters back home, it gives them lots of hopes, lots of future plans and gives them the kind of energy to come up and do the same for the cricket of Afghanistan. That will be the target to win the World Cup for the country.” Khan named uncapped spinner Noor

Ahmed as one to watch out for in the future. Ahmed took seven wickets in the 2020 Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. “He is someone who can deliver well in the future for Afghanistan.” Khan concluded by saying that his current team-mates Rahmanullah

Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai are ones to keep an eye on for the future. “These two are really destructive batsmen. If they look after themselves well, then they have that kind of self-belief that they can play at any stage and they can play some massive, massive innings.”

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We, the bereaved family of Late Mrs. Tekayangla, W/o Late Chubamaong Walling (Khar) who breathed her last on 23rd September 2021. We would like to express our deepest and sincere gratitude to each and every individual, friends, neighbours and well-wishers who stood by us emotionally, physically, financially at the sad and sudden demise of our 15.06.1933 – 23.09.2021 beloved mother. We regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually but it's our prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving Family Members

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All-round RCB thrash RR by 7 wickets in IPL

DUBAI, SEP 29 (PTI): Royal Challengers Bangalore dished out a clinical display with both bat and ball to record a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL here on Wednesday, boosting their prospects of a top-two finish. Chasing 150, RCB completed the task with as many as 17 balls to spare. Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell blazed away to an unbeaten 50 off just 30 balls, while Srikar Bharat played sensibly for his 44 off 35 deliveries. RCB needed 71 runs in the back 10 after the RR bowlers checked the flow of runs following the dismissals of Virat Kohli (25) and Devdutt Padikkal (22). Kohli and Padikkal gave the team a brisk start as RCB scored nine runs per over in the power play. However, both got out after settling down with Kohli falling to a fine direct hit by Riyan Parag after he had made a diving stop. Earlier, RCB staged an excellent comeback as Rajasthan Royals blew away a blistering start to finish at 149 for nine. Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed

by Lewis in his second over, came back strongly to exact revenge when he had the big-hitter from Trinidad sky one for wicketkeeper Bharat Srikar to complete a high catch. Samson pulled Garton over deep square leg Glenn Maxwell of Royal Challengers Bangalore hitting a boundary during the IPL for a six but RR lost the plot between Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Wednesday. (PTI) after that, the slide starting with the wicket of Mahipal (2/10) and leg-break bowler juncture, and so was skipper six over long on. Maxwell Lomror off Chahal. Yuzvendra Chahal (2/18) Sanju Samson (19). kept things tight in the next BRIEF SCORES: triggered the slide after RR Asked to take first over, giving away just four Rajasthan Royals: 149 were cruising at 100 for one strike, RR saw off two quiet runs, before Jaiswal smoked for 9 in 20 overs (Evin Lewis in the 11th over. overs before Evin Lewis Christian for a maximum 58, Yashasvi Jaiswal 31; Pacer Harshal Patel and Yashasvi Jaiswal (31) over extra cover. Harshal Patel 3/34, Yuzven(3/34) came close to pick- decided to cut loose at the However, Christian ing a hat-trick in successive Dubai International Cricket had the last laugh as Jaiswal dra Chahal 2/18, Shahbaz matches, in the final over, Stadium. Jaiswal played the mistimed and failed to clear Ahmed 2/10). Royal Chellengers Banbut Kartik Tyagi denied day’s first scoring shot when Siraj at mid off. Lewis conhim. Evin Lewis top-scored he hit Mohammed Siraj tinued in same vein and galore: 153 for 3 in 17.1 overs with 58 off 37 balls, but through the cover and in hit Harshal Patel for two (Glenn Maxwell 50 not out, he was guilty of throwing the next over, he clobbered successive fours. Garton, Srikar Bharat 44; Mustafizur away his wicket at a crucial Glenn Maxwell for a huge who was taken to the task Rahman 2/20).

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Vinoo Mankad Trophy: Nagaland beat Meghalaya by 10-run via DL method DIMAPUR, SEP 29 (NPN): Nagaland U-19 registered their second successive victory by snatching a 10-run win over Meghalaya under Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected Vinoo Mankad Trophy Plate Group match in Ranchi on Wednesday. In the opening match on Tuesday, Nagaland beat Manipur by six wickets. Batting first, Meghalaya scored 165/5 in 45 overs and then had Nagaland 106/4 in 31.3 overs when rain intervened. Nagaland had a slow start as both the openers were dismissed cheaply by Waldo. However, wicketkeeper batter Yugandhar and Man of the match of yesterday’s match Thejasilie (24 runs) steadied the innings before the later was dismissed by Santhosh. Nripen (16 runs) chipped in some valuable runs before he was adjudged leg-before by Gavineal Marpna. The match was stopped at 31.5 overs due to rain, while Nagaland was 106/4 requiring 50 runs to win with Yugandhar (46 not out) and Sujal on the crease. The match

Match in progress on Wednesday. (NCA)

was then called off and the match officials declared Nagaland as the winner by DL method. Earlier, Nagaland bowler, Odilemba struck early in the first over by picking up two wickets with a maiden over. He took the wicket of the opener, Mrinal Das and Josiah Mominwho scored a century in the previous match against Arunachal Pradesh. Raja also took the wicket of the other opener S M T to add to the opposition woes as their top 3 order batters got out without scoring a run. However, Meghalaya’s captain Kevin Christopher

played a steady innings to salvage his team from further damage scoring 46 runs before he was bowled by Neizekho Rupreo, who also took the wicket of Rohit (14 runs). The 6th wicket partnership between wicket-keeper batter Bharali (50 not out) and Bharat (36 not out) took their team to a defensive total. Nagaland will next play Sikkim on October 1. Meanwhile, Nagaland Women U-19 will play Arunachal Pradesh in the Women’s U-19 One Day Trophy 2021-22 on September 30 at KIIT Cricket Stadium, Bhubaneshwar.

Boxing great Pacquiao retires US Open champ Raducanu gets Indian Wells wildcard

MANILA (PHILIPPINES), SEP 29 (AP): Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially hanging up his gloves. The eight-division world champion and Philippines senator on Wednesday announced his retirement from the ring, “As I hang up my boxing gloves, I would like to thank the whole world, especially the Filipino people for supporting Manny Pacquiao. Goodbye boxing,” the 42-year old said in a 14-minute video posted on his Facebook page. “It is difficult for me to accept that my time as a boxer is over. Today I am announcing my retirement.” Pacquiao finished his 26year, 72-fight career with 62 wins, eight losses and two draws. Of those 62 wins, 39 were by knockout and 23 by decision. He won 12 world titles. His retirement from boxing followed a disheartening defeat to Yordenis Ugas in Paradise, Nevada on Aug. 21. The younger Cuban boxer, who defected to the United States in 2010, beat Pacquiao by unanimous decision, retaining his WBA welterweight title. It

Manny Pacquiao was Pacquiao’s first fight in more than two years. “Thank you for changing my life, when my family was desperate, you gave us hope, you gave me the chance to fight my way out of poverty,” Pacquiao said in the video. “Because of you, I was able to inspire people all over the world. Because of you I have been given the courage to change more lives. I will never forget what I have done and accomplished in my life that I can’t imagine. I just heard the final bell. The boxing is over.” Pacquaio had hinted at retirement recently. It also

had been expected because he is setting his sights on a bigger political battlefield. Earlier this month, he accepted his political party’s nomination and declared that that he will run for Philippines president in the May 2022 elections. He has accused the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, his formal ally, of making corruption worse in the Philippines. He promised to fight poverty and warned corrupt politicians they will soon end in jail. Pacquiao’s rags-toriches life story and legendary career — he is the only fighter in history to win titles in eight different weight classes — has brought honor to his Southeast Asian nation, where he is known by his monikers Pacman, People’s Champ and National Fist. He left his impoverished home in the southern Philippines as a teenager and stowed away on a ship bound for Manila. He made his professional boxing debut as a junior flyweight in 1995, at the age of 16, fighting his way out of abject poverty to become one of the world’s highest paid athletes.

INDIAN WELLS (US), SEP 29 (IANS): US Open champion Emma Raducanu has received a maindraw wildcard into next week’s BNP Paribas Open, the prestigious WTA 1000 event, which returns after a two-year hiatus. The 18-year-old Raducanu from Great Britain shot up the rankings, from No.150 to No.22, after her historic win in New York, where she became the first Emma Raducanu qualifier in the Open Era to win a major. Raducanu Raducanu made her tingham before making the did not lose a set through WTA Tour debut in June at Round of 16 at Wimbledon 10 matches. the WTA 250 event in Not- in just her second tour-level

event. Transitioning to the hardcourts, Raducanu reached the final of the WTA 125 event in Chicago, then reeled off 20 straight sets in New York. Given her rise, Indian Wells, which begins on October 4, will be just the fifth tour-level event of Raducanu’s career. This year’s edition of Indian Wells will not include the reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champions. World No.1 Ashleigh Barty of Australia confirmed her withdrawal from the tourna-

ment because of a change of schedule and Japan’s Naomi Osaka has also pulled out. “The BNP Paribas Open is one of my favourite events on the calendar,” Barty said in a statement. “It was a tough decision to withdraw but I know a few weeks of rest and seeing family back in Australia is the right thing for me at this point of the season. “I wish the tournament and the WTA all the best for a successful event and hope I’ll be back in Palm Springs in 2022.”

Ntl’ Women’s Boxing C’ship; performances to be considered for WC

NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (PTI): The National Women’s Boxing Championship will be held in Hisar, Haryana from October 21 to 27 and performances of the pugilists will be taken into account while selecting the squad for the world championships in December. The event will be staged at St Joseph’s International School in Hisar. This event will mark the return of women’s national championships after a gap of more than one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “...the performances will be considered when the selection

committee will meet to finalize the squad for the upcoming AIBA World Championships which is scheduled later this year,” the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) stated. The tournament will be played as per the AIBA’s revised 12 weight

divisions -- 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 81kg and +81kg. “We’ve resumed the domestic circuit slowly but steadily. Complete safety precautions have been taken for our boxers and support staff as well as for the others involved in organising the tournaments in these unprecedented times,” said BFI President Ajay Singh. “We have successfully conducted five national championships in the last three months, including the junior and youth events. “We are glad that despite the constraints we have seen so many

fresh talents participating and getting the opportunity to pursue the sport at the highest level,” he added. The draw will take place on the evening of October 20. All the boxers, team officials, coaches and technical officials taking part in the championships will need to provide a negative RT-PCR report, with a bar code, of tests conducted 72 hours before their arrival at the venue. The men’s event was held earlier this month in Bellary, Karnataka. The gold-winners from that tournament have been selected for the world showpiece in October.

PSG beat Man City; Sheriff stuns Real Madrid SAI to draw up fresh list of TOPS

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Paris Saint-Germain’s Jasurbek Yakhshiboev powered a header past Thibaut Courtois after being left second goal against Manchester City on Tuesday evening unmarked at the back post.

PARIS, SEP 29 (AFP): Lionel Messi opened his Paris Saint-Germain account as the French side beat Manchester City while new boys Sheriff Tiraspol shocked Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. Messi’s top-cor ner finish added to Idrissa Gueye’s first half goal as PSG moved top of Group A with the 2-0 win over last year’s runners up. Pep Guardiola’s side hit the

bar twice in the first half with Portugal playmaker Bernardo Silva failing to score two metres out with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma helplessly on the ground. In Group D, Sheriff, playing in just their second ever game in the group stage of the competition, upset record 13-time winners Real Madrid 2-1 in the Spanish capital. Uzbekistan winger Jasur Jakhshibaev put the

Moldovans in the lead before the half hour mark as Karim Benzema equalised after 65 minutes to score for a 17th different season in the competition, a feat only also achieved by 34-yearold Messi. But the hero for Sheriff, who are based in the region of Transnistria on the Moldovan-Ukrainian border, was Luxembourg attacking midfielder Sebastien Thill. The 27-year-old Thill fired home a sublime

half volley with 62 seconds of regular time remaining at the Santiago Bernabeu two week after Sheriff had beaten Shakhtar Donetsk earlier in the month in their opening group game. Madrid’s Casemiro rued his side’s lack of efficiency in front of Sheriff ’s Greek goalkeeper Georgios Athanasiadis. Earlier in the group, Serie A champions Inter Milan remain winless in Europe this season fol-

lowing the 0-0 draw at Shakhtar. Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk was a spectator in Kiev days after beating Anthony Joshua on points to become just the third boxer to win both the cruiserweight and heavyweight world titles. Salah, Firmino doubles In Group B, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool hammered Por-

to 5-1 and Luis Suarez claimed a 97th-minute winner as Atletico Madrid edged AC Milan 2-1 in Italy. Jurgen Klopp’s side wore black armbands after former Liverpool striker Roger Hunt died earlier in the day aged 83. Milan played an hour with 10-man after Franck Kessie’s red card and the s eve n - t i m e E u r o p e a n champions were unable to claim a first win in the competition since 2013. Earlier, Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller took his tally to 10 goals in as many games this season as Ajax beat Besiktas 2-0 to stay top of Group C in the Champions League on Tuesday. Netherlands winger Donyell Malen also scored for his new club as Borussia Dortmund overcame Sporting Lisbon 1-0 and trail the Dutch champions on goal difference. American Jesse Marsch lost his fifth game in nine matches in charge of RB Leipzig in the 2-1 home defeat to Club Brugge. Leipzig face a tough ask to reach the last 16 in a group alongside PSG and City.

core group for next Olympic

NEW DELHI, SEP 29 (PTI): A new core group of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for the next Olympic cycle will be drawn up from among the country’s elite athletes after the earlier one was dissolved at the end of Tokyo Games, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said on Wednesday. India achieved unprecedented success in the Tokyo Games this year by winning seven medals, including a historic gold in athletics, mainly due to the funding and support of the athletes under TOPS which was established in 2014. The SAI said it is holding discussions with the National Sports Federations to finalise the fresh list of athletes in the TOPS core group ahead of its meeting next month. “Inclusion of India’s elite athletes in the Core Group of the TOPS for the next Olympic cycle is being discussed with NSFs by SAI ahead of the meeting scheduled in October to finalise the fresh list of athletes in the TOPS Core Group,” a release said. “The Core Group list,

which was dissolved at the end of the Olympics and Paralympics, will be drawn up again at a meeting which will have representatives from national sports federations and the Indian Olympic Association as its members.” The SAI said following the finalisation of the list of TOPS core group, all support will be extended to the selected athletes, as per the norms of the scheme. “TOPS has been the key scheme in extending personalised support to athletes for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics and will be supporting athletes in the next Olympic cycle as well. “It is also expected that some of the athletes who are in the Developmental Group of TOPS and are training for Olympics 2024 and 2028 will also be considered for inclusion in the Core Group.”

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