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PM rolls out door-to-door vax drive

NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the COVID-19 vaccination drive needs to be taken door-to-door now and stressed the importance of complet-ing the inoculation by taking the second dose.

Cautioning against any laxity after surpassing the milestone of 1 billion vaccine doses, Modi said “a new crisis can come” and quoted a saying to assert that one should not underestimate “diseases and enemies as they should be fought till the very end”.

He called for equal attention to taking the second dose of the Covid vaccine, noting that when-ever the cases of infection start decreasing, the feeling of urgency among people decreases. Modi made the remarks as he interacted with district magistrates of over 40 districts spread across Jharkhand, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, and other states with districts having low vaccination coverage.

Talking about the issue of rumours and misunderstandings about Covid vac-

State logs 11 fresh cases, 1 Covid death DIMAPUR, NOV 3 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded 11 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the virus. Of the fresh cases, nine were from Dimapur and one each in Mokokchung and Phek, taking the total caseload to 31879.

Further, one more patient succumbed to the infection in Tuensang, pushing the death toll to 687 (including 15 non-Covid deaths).

PTI: India’s Covid-19 tally reached 3,43,08,140 with a single-day rise of 11,903 new infections, while the death toll has climbed to 4,59,191 with 311 daily fatalities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds the review meeting with districts having low vaccination coverage, through video conferencing, in New Delhi, Wednesday. (PTI)

cination, he said awareness is the only solution for this and asked the state officials to take help from religious leaders in this regard.

Speaking to the officials, he urged them to change gears from making arrangements earlier for taking people to the vaccination centres and getting them safely vaccinated to now administering vaccines door-to-door.

Modi urged the health workers to reach every house with the passion of ‘har ghar tika, ghar-ghar tika’ (vaccine at every doorstep). He also urged the officials to work with the spirit of ‘har ghar dastak’ (knocking on every door) to ensure full vaccination of both doses.

Modi cautioned that

while reaching out to every house, equal attention needs to be paid to the second dose along with the first dose of the vaccine.

He said Diwali is being celebrated after the important milestone of administering 1 billion doses and people should move forward with the resolve that they would celebrate Christmas after achieving new goals.

Immediately after returning from his visit to Italy and Glasgow to attend the G20 and COP 26 meetings, the prime minister held the review meeting which included officials of districts with less than 50 per cent coverage of the first dose and low coverage of the second dose of Covid vaccine.

During the meeting, the district magistrates gave

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recommended Emergency Use Listing status for Covaxin,” a source told PTI. The TAG-EUL is an independent advisory group that provides recommendations to WHO on whether a COVID-19 vaccine can be listed for emergency use under the EUL procedure.

Covaxin has demonstrated 77.8 per cent effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19 and 65.2 per cent protection against the

Centre cuts excise duty on petrol by Rs.5, diesel by Rs.10

WASHINGTON, NOV 3 (AGENCIES): The Israeli company behind the controversial Pegasus spyware has been added to a US trade blacklist.

Pegasus has reportedly been used by nation states to target the phones of rights activists and journalists.

The US has now put its maker, NSO Group, on its “entity list”, banning business dealings with them.

NSO Group said it was “dismayed” by the decision, adding that its technology helped maintain US national security by “preventing terrorism and crime”.

It has long maintained that its software is sold only to military, law enforcement and intelligence agencies from countries with good human rights records.

But earlier this year, it was accused of having sold its technology to authoritarian governments, which then targeted innocent people.

States urged to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel

DIMAPUR/NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (NPN/PTI): Buckling under pressure, Centre on Wednesday cut the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 (effective from Thursday) respectively to bring down retail rates from record highs.

The announcement comes on the eve of Diwali which will help bring down the skyrocketing prices of fuel and provide some relief to the common man battling inflation. “Government of India has taken a significant decision of reducing Central Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively from tomorrow (Thursday). Prices of petrol and diesel will thus come down accordingly,” an of(Read more on p-9) ficial statement said.

an account of the issues and challenges being faced in their districts, which has resulted in low vaccination coverage, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

They highlighted issues like rumours resulting in vaccine hesitancy, difficult terrain, challenges created due to prevailing weather conditions in recent months, it said. The officials also presented an account of the steps that have been taken by them till now to overcome these challenges and also shared good practises adopted by them which has led to increase in coverage.

During the interaction, the prime minister also discussed the issue of vaccine hesitancy and the local factors behind it in detail.

G L A S G OW, N OV 3 (AGENCIES): The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Wednesday published detailed guidance new Delta variant. Bharat to help the world’s cities Biotech’s Covaxin and As- address warming, which is traZeneca and Oxford Uni- occurring at twice the global versity’s Covishield are the average rate in urban areas. two widely used vaccines in Beating the Heat: A India.

Sustainable Cooling HandCovaxin shelf-life ex- book for Cities, prepared tended to 12 months: In with RMI, states that by the a massive announcement, end of this century, many Bharat Biotech confirmed cities could warm as much that the CDSCO has ap- as 4 °C if GHG emissions proved the extension of the continue at high levels. Even shelf life of Covaxin up to at 1.5°C of warming, 2.3 bil12 months, from the date of lion people could be vulnermanufacture. able to severe heat waves.

This approval of shelfLaunched at the ongolife extension was based on ing UN Climate Conference the availability of additional stability data, which was submitted to CDSCO. Covaxin initially had a shelf life of six months when it first received emergency use approval in the country.

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"These days, we cannot make any decision without prior consultations with CSOs, NGOs and NPGs." K Y M C

least 100 meter away from hospitals, nursing homes, primary and district health care centres, educational institutions, courts and religious places.

DC informed that only crackers with reduced emission (improved crackers) and green crackers would be permitted to be sold through licensed traders and used.

The order has prohibited the manufacture, sale and use of fire-crackers gen-

erating noise level exceeding 125 dB (AI) or 145dB (C)pk at 4 meters distance from the point of bursting.

Further, the order has banned manufacture, sale and use of joined firecrackers (series crackers or laris) as the same cause huge air noise and solid waste problems. Fireworks containing barium salts has also been banned.

On festival days like Diwali, Gurupurab etc, DC stated that the fireworks

would be allowed strictly till 10pm only and not beyond.

On Christmas eve and New Year’s eve, DC said fireworks would be permitted from 11:55 p.m. till 12:30 a.m. only.

As per the Supreme Court directives, DC has advised the general public to refrain from and minimise the usage of the firecrackers. DC has cautioned that defaulters were liable to be penalized under relevant sections of the law.

(COP26) by Cool Coalition, UNEP, RMI, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), Mission Innovation and the Clean Cooling Collaborative, the new guide offers planners an encyclopedia of proven options to help cool cities.

“Science tells us that to keep global temperatures from rising by more than 1.5°C, we need to achieve net-zero emissions by midcentury. Sustainable and equitable urban cooling must be a part of cities’ efforts to reach net-zero energy targets,” said Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director.

In outlining the problem, the Sustainable Cool-

John Longkumer taking the salute on the occasion. (DPRO)

not only for the fresh recruits but also for the Nagaland Police family. With the training process over and oath of allegiance taken, he expressed happiness at the ad-

excise duty on diesel and petrol, it said.

The reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel will also boost consumption and keep inflation low, thus helping the poor and middle classes. Today’s decision is expected to further spur the overall economic cycle.

States are also urged to commensurately reduce VAT on Petrol and diesel to give relief to Consumers, the Centre said.

Seven states cut VAT Seven BJP-r uled states-- Assam, Tripura, Manipur Karnataka, Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have announced additional cuts in prices of petrol and diesel.

Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Karnataka and Goa have reduced the prices of both the fuel by Rs.7 per litre and Uttarakhand by Rs. 2.

Himachal Pradesh government also decided to issue a notification.

dition of 489 trained police personnel ready for duty.

Describing the police personnel as “peace warriors”, Longkumer reminded them about their pledge

for ensuring peace by maintaining law and order in the society.

Emphasising on the importance of communityoriented policing, mutual self-respect and discipline, the police chief announced that promotions would be based on performances.

He also cautioned the new recruits against misusing social media platforms and congratulated NPTS principal Aboli Metha, all unit commanders, parade commanders, trainers, IGP (training) and DIG (training)

ing Handbook for Cities describes how cities are warming quickly due to the “heat island effect”, caused by a combination of diminished green cover, the thermal properties of the materials commonly used in urban surfaces, and waste heat from human activities.

The Handbook notes that: Demand for space cooling is increasing. The energy requirement for space cooling is predicted to triple from 2016 to 2050 as millions of households in developing countries acquire air conditioners in the coming decades. Impacts of urban heat are not evenly distributed. Cooler cities, homes and

streets are key to ensure climate justice. Lower-income districts and communities are usually the most vulnerable to heat, placing the negative impacts of excess warming disproportionately on those least likely to be able to afford or access thermal comfort. We need to transition to more equitable and sustainable ways of cooling our cities and make them liveable for all.

The benefits of sustainable urban cooling are far reaching, including improved health and productivity, reduced power energy requirements, lower emissions, and economic benefits.

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Onion gets cheaper by up to Rs 12 per kg as centre releases 1.11L tonnes of buffer stock

N E W D E L H I , N OV 3 (PTI): The Centre on Wednesday said it has so far released 1.11 lakh tonnes of onion from its buffer stock in major markets across the country, which helped cool down the retail prices by Rs 5-12 per kg.

The buffer onion was released in major markets such as Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati, Bhubaneshwar, Hyderabad, Bengalur u, Chennai, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Kochi and Raipur.

In addition, onion was disposed of in local markets in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, it added. “Onion prices are

Nagaland police induct 489 recruit constables D I M A P U R , N OV 3 (NPN): Nagaland Police on Thursday inducted 489 recruit constables (RCs) of the 66th batch into the force at Nagaland Police Training School (NPTS) Parade Ground, Chümoukedima.

Nagaland DGP, John Longkumer inspected the ceremonial attestation parade and took the salute from 16 parade contingents, a DIPR report stated.

Longkumer congratulated the new recruits and their family members, terming the day as remarkable

Farmers have, through their hard work, kept the economic growth momentum going even during the lockdown phase and the massive reduction in excise on diesel will come as a boost to them during the upcoming Rabi season, it added. In recent months, crude oil prices have witnessed a global upsurge. Consequently, domestic prices of petrol and diesel had increased in recent weeks, exerting inflationary pressure, it said.

Driven by the enterprising ability of India’s aspirational population, the Indian economy has witnessed a remarkable turnaround post the COVID-19 induced slowdown. All sectors of the economy – be it manufacturing, services or agriculture – are experiencing significant upward economic activity.

To give a further fillip to the economy, the Government of India has decided to significantly reduce the

UN issues new guidance to address warming in cities

Firecrackers banned in ‘silence zones’ in Dimapur D I M A P U R , N OV 3 (NPN): Following the Supreme Court setting aside the Calcutta High Court order imposing a total ban on firecrackers, the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan, has issued directives concerning firecrackers for strict compliance by all concerned.

In an order, DC Dimapur stated that no fireworks would be burst in silence zones i.e. an area at

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US blacklists NSO group citing Pegasus spyware

WHO approves Covaxin for emergency use NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (PTI): Technical Advisory Group (TAG), an independent advisory committee of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has recommended Emergency Use Listing (EUL) status for Bharat Biotech COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, sources in the know of the development said.

The WHO is in the process of evaluating Covaxin’s clinical trial data for use of EUL. The TAG on October 26 had sought “additional clarifications” from the company for Covaxin to conduct a final “risk-benefit assessment” for Emergency Use Listing of the vaccine.

“The Technical Advisory Group of WHO has

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for successful conduct of the programme. NPTS principal administered the oath of allegiance to the new recruits.

Giving a brief report, Metha said the 489 new recruits, including 85 women constables, were given physical training and taught weapon handling and investigation, even as awareness programmes were organised for them on various topics.

The new recruits included six post graduates, 78 graduates, 66 HSSLC, 133 matriculates and 206 undermatric.

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being also stabilised through buffer stock. ...Efforts of the Centre to ease onion prices is now bearing results,” the consumer affairs ministry said in a statement.

Onion prices are now cheaper than last year as the average all India retail price of the key kitchen staple is ruling at Rs 40.13 per kg, while in wholesale market it is at Rs 31.15 per kg, it said.

A total of 1,11,376.17 tonnes of onion from the buffer stock was in major markets till November 2, it added.

As per the ministry data, the intervention has helped cool down retail prices by Rs 5-12 per kg so far.

In order to cool down prices, the government has taken up calibrated and targeted release of onions from the buffer stock on first-infirst-out (FIFO) principle, guided by the twin objectives of moderating prices and ensuring minimal storage loss.

Apart from releasing in the market, Centre has offered buffer onion at Rs 21 per kg to all states and union territories for lifting from the storage locations. This would enable states/UTs to take up by themselves market interventions either through direct supply to retail consumers via retail outlets or release in key markets to bring down prices.

Gov, CM, Dy CM greet on Diwali

D I M A P U R , N OV 3 (NPN): Nagaland governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi and chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy CM Y. Patton have extended greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of Diwali festival.

In his message, Mukhi said that Diwali festival signifies victory of light over darkness, good over evil, truth over falsehood and knowledge over ignorance.

He said the festival also gives an opportunity for the people to spend time together and foster good relationships.

Governor prayed that the

spirit of the festival “guide us from darkness to light” and wished good health, joy and prosperity to all on this auspicious occasion.

“May the joy and beauty of the Festival of Lights fill your lives and homes with happiness, peace and prosperity,”chief minister Neiphiu Rio tweeted. Dy CM Y. Patton also extended Diwali greetings and prayed for peace and prosperity.

Taking note of the impact of fireworks to environment and health, Patton urged all to be cautious and find better ways to celebrate.

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KMC conducts surprise checking of butcher shops

KMC officials at one of the butcher shops in Kohima on Wednesday. (NP)

KOHIMA, NOV 3 (NPN): Following a complaint of fleecing consumer by butcher, a joint team of Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) police and district administration conducted surprise checking of butcher shops at BOC area, here on Wednesday.

KMC chief inspector Kikruselie Pienyu said the checking was initiated to check the weighing scales of butchers after having received the complaint.

During the checking, the team checked the electronic weighing scales and also verified the business licenses while also cautioning the butchers to follow cleanliness standards and to desist from cheating customers.

Kikruselie said that KMC had fixed rates for various items including vegetables and meat products however the consumers rarely came forward to lodge formal complaints with the KMC. He also informed that

SDAO Naginimora gives out Rabi seeds to farmers

USSC visits schools in Kiphire

Committee on subordinate legislation meeting KIPHIRE, NOV 3 (NPN): rescheduled: MLA and the chairman of the commit- United Sangtam Students’ tee on subordinate legislation, Nagaland legislative Conference (USSC) paid assembly, Dr. Chotisuh Sazo has rescheduled the surprise visits to government meeting of the committee on subordinate legislation schools here, at Kiphire to November 8, 11 a.m., in the committee room of the town on Wednesday. During assembly secretariat. Members of the committee have its course of visitation USSC been requested to attend the meeting as rescheduled. vice president, Sethrongba Y Yingbithongrü exhorted the DC Phek notifies on traffic movement: Deputy com- students to give their best in missioner Phek, Razouvolie Dozo has informed that their studies.

USSC vice president exhorting students at GMS Longya there would be total restriction of traffic movement He said that many lead- Ward Kiphire. (NP) under SARDP-NE Pfutsero-Phek ongoing 2-lane ers in the state were from govroad between the chainage 50+600 to 51+100 (near ernment school and appealed PHED Kiphire town and organised various activities Losami village) from 10 p.m.-5 a.m., November 3-20. to the teachers to put priority warned that further course in the school despite being The restriction is necessitated to facilitate speedy com- on teaching and to be regular of action would be initiated located in far away without proper footsteps and other pletion of 2-Lane works. Public have been advised to in their duty. Sethrongba also against irregular teachers.

USSC acknowledged facilities. Meanwhile, USSC avoid travelling in the stretch during the stipulated said that teaching was a methtime for safety. od of sowing seeds of educa- the efforts of teachers at said that surprise checking NPF youth wing Dmu convenes meeting: NPF tion and therefore urged them GMS Longya ward Kiphire in schools would be initiated Youth Wing Dimapur division has convened a meet- to devote their time and to for coming out with best re- in the district any time. The sults in the board exams. The conference directed the teaching on November 4, 10 a.m., at Dimapur division teach with sincerity. conference also expressed sat- ers to be regular and warned The conference also youth wing office. All the division youth wing office isfaction with the efforts given that action would be initiated lamented that four teachers bearers and all five A/C NPF youth wing president from the teachers who had against irregular teachers. were found absent at GMS have been requested to attend the meeting.

DWO Phek notifies: District welfare officer, Phek has informed that payment of National Social Assistance Programme and state welfare programme would begin from November 5 at district welfare officer office, Phek DIMAPUR: Dimapur police have recov- morgue for PM examination after compleduring office hour. Village/town chairmen have been ered an unidentified body of a non-local tion of all legal formalities. The deceased asked to collect the pension scheme of respective vil- male around 40 years at the siding area KM was wearing a black colour trousers and lage/town along with payment book and register of 261/1 between Dimapur-Khatkhati end on blue formal shirt. Claimant of the deceased the beneficiary. Tentative payment schedule would Wednesday. According to Dimapur police have been requested to contact the officerbe: Chozuba (NovemPRO, the body was shifted to district hospital in-charge GRPS, Dimapur at 7085055021 ber 5 and 6); Kikruma (November 9 and 10); 1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY 1 ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Pfutsero (November 11 and 12); Chizami (NoOF LT. RENPHAMO ODYUO vember 15 and 16); Me(04/11/2020) luri (November 17 and 18) and Phek (November 22 and 23).

Dimapur police recover unidentified body

We are much indebted and sincerely grateful to all the individuals, Church, Organizations, Hospital staff, School staff, batchmates, friends, families and all who stood by us through unceasing prayers and supported us morally, physically, materially and financially during illness and demise of our beloved Mr. VIKUOTSÜ (ABA) VICTOR PEKI on 31.10.2021.

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PHED Kiphire division observes ‘Nadi Utsav’

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DIMAPUR: Sub-divisional agriculture officer (SDAO) office Naginimora, Mon distributed Rabi season seeds to villages under Naginimora sub-division in the presence of EAC Naginimora, Menlom Phom on Wednesday. The programme was attended by Konyak Union, Naginimora Unit, KNSK members and farmers.

DIMAPUR: District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM), PHED Kiphire division in collaboration with Akehda Amulung (ISA) observed “Nadi Utsav” river festival in commemoration of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) Kiphire on November 3.

In a press release, office of PHED Kiphire division informed that during the launching of the programme, EAC Kiphire Chumbenthung Mur r y spoke on the genesis of “Ganga Utsav” river festival, its objective and significance.

JE (PHED), Dilemla highlighted the main rivers under Kiphire district and said that the vision of “Nadi Utsav” was to strengthen the relationship between publicriver connect and to outreach people by organising various activities to spread awareness on conservation of river water. As a mark of gesture and to imbibe the sense of festivities, a series of activities were also carried out such as drawing competition on theme “importance of river” at Good Shepherd High School, Kiphire which was participated by more than 80 students, while signature campaign related to river conservation was also conducted where more than 150 people signed and pledged to conserve river water. The “Nadi Utsav” River festival was led by officials from DWSM, PHED Kiphire division and was attended by members of Akehda Amulung (ISA), volunteers from Nehru Yuva and students from Good Shepherd High School. It may be mentioned that the objective of the programme was to promote engagement of various stakeholders and ensure greater public participation for the sustenance of river water.

the rates of different items were fixed after considering the cost effects of the market with proper consultations.

Accepting its limitations in not being able to conduct checking on a daily basis, Pienyü requested consumers to accept the rates fixed by KMC as their right and become the informers with supporting evidence so that appropriate action would be initiated against defaulters.

Aggrieved consumers could contact KMC officials at 9774644639.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Lt. Bikash Hasnu "He will wipe every tear from their eyes"

REV 21:4

Though it feels like only yesterday, sadly missed along life's way, quietly remembered everyday. No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts, You're always there. dp-5062/21

Loving Wife, Children & GrandChildren

06.12.1961 – 04.11.2020 A year has passed and there is not a single day that we haven't remembered you. You have always kept us tied with love, care and affection. And we believe that your spirit will be besides us no matter wherever you are. Your memories will always remain in our hearts.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude personally, but it is our earnest prayer that Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly.

Loving Wife and Family

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken it away, blessed be the name of the Lord”

Job 1:21

Born : 10.03.1977 – Died : 29.10.2021 With deep regret in our heart, we, the family members of Lt. P. Imnawapang (Yajang C) express our heartfelt gratitude to one and all, who have supported us physically, morally, spiritually and financially during his brief illness and sad demise on the 29th of October 2021. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally but it is our earnest prayer that Almighty God shower His blessings upon each one of you and reward you abundantly.

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STATE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LATE ER. KIKHRUVILIE MEDOZE BORN : 10/09/1994 – DIED : 31/10/2021 MATTHEW 5:8

“BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD”

Late THENUOHEÜ NGANUO ANGAMI 13/11/1979 30/10/2021

Late Mrs. Pialrali Lasuh 19th September 1948 – 15th October 2021

The family of Mr. Vetetso Lasuh, would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who stood by us as we mourn the demise of Late Mrs. Pialrali Lasuh.

The memories of your visitation during her illness and funeral along with phone calls and words of condolence meant very much to us.

We would specially like to thank Thetsumi Village for their caring arrangement, Medical staff, Church leaders, Public leaders, friends and well wishers in honouring her life.

We are grateful and we remember all who stood by us in times of sorrow, regardless of the pandemic. It is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless each of you. dp-5265,5283/21

Loving Husband, Children, In-laws and Grandchildren

“The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord” Job : 1:21 We, the bereaved family members of Late Thenuoheü Nganuo Angami wishes to acknowledge the many impression of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to us following our sad demise of our beloved daughter, sister and mother.

We offer our heartfelt thank to all the different churches, villages, friends, neighbours, different union, society, groups, relatives and well wishers who stood by us and provided moral, physical, financial and spiritual support throughout the prolonged illness till the sad demise of our dearest sister and mother.

We are indebtedly grateful to each and every individual who reached out to us during our time of mourning, your love and support made our loss more bearable.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude and it is our humble prayer that Almighty God shower his blessing upon each and everyone of you.

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We, the bereaved family of LATE ER. KIKHRUVILIE MEDOZE would like to express our deepest and sincere appreciation and heartiest gratitude to each and every individual who sympathized with us spiritually, physically and financially during this mournful time.

Our sincere gratitude to:1. Christian Revival Church, Chümoukedima Town 2. Youth Department Christian Revival Church, Chümoukedima Town 3. Angami Baptist Church, Ward no 11 4. Batch of 2013-17 (School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University) 5. Batch of 2014, SET, Nagaland University.

6. Block IV Youth, Chümoukedima Town 7. Chümoukedima Town Students’ Union 8. Chümoukedima Town Youth Organization 9. Chümoukedima Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association 10. Chümoukedima Thepfü Thepfuko 11. Chümoukedima Medoze Khel 12. Zion Hospital- Doctors and Nurses 13. Dr Kavito Zhimomi, SMO, Malaria Office 14. Team Tribal (Magnessa) 15. Unity Colony Ward no 11 We regret our inability to thank each one of you personally but it is our sincere prayer that God shower His blessing upon each individual abundantly.

You are fondly remembered Loving Mother, Brothers, Sisters and Loved Ones. dp-5295/21 K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST NOVEMBER 4

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

30 17

Partly sunny and pleasant

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Partly sunny and pleasant

Itanagar Partly sunny and cooler

26 14 29 18 27 13 25 14

Shillong

Clouds giving way to some sun 21 8

Kohima

Partly sunny and nice

23 11

Dimapur Mostly sunny and not as warm 28 16

Partly sunny and pleasant

25 14

Tuensang Turning sunny and cooler

17 9

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DIMAPUR NOT YET CHILD FRIENDLY, SAYS CHILDLINE DIRECTOR K. ELA

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Zunheboto Partly sunny and pleasant

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D I M A P U R , N OV 3 (NPN): Child Friendly Dimapur (CFD) along with ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) Dimapur conducted a workshop on the theme “making children our priority”, in the AIDA hall, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Campus here on Wednesday.

Addressing the gathering, director Prodigal’s Home, K Ela, who is also the collab director for Childline stated that Dimapur was not yet a child friendly district and pointed out that it was the most unsafe district for children in the state.

She said that though many children were raised in safe and secure environment, many were denied of their basic rights and were forced into child labour and child abuse.

Ela lamented how the problems faced by children were very complex and that they were not in the position to voice their concerns.

Disclosing that there were not enough professional counsellors to look into the problems faced by children, she urged the need

Director, Prodigal’s Home, K. Ela Protection officer institution care DCPU, speaking at the workshop. (NP) Esther Sema. (NP)

for more professional counsellors. She also urged the gathering to fight the battle for child rights together as it was the duty of a responsible citizen to make their homes child friendly.

“We are just fighting a losing battle if we don’t come together and work together”, she stated.

Further speaking child abuse, she noted that child abuse was not only about child labour or children not getting proper education, but also about children facing substance issues, such as involvement in consumption of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc. She also maintained that school drop outs were most vulnerable and prone to antisocial elements.

“In order for Dimapur to become child friendly,

every family has to become child friendly”, she later added.

Meanwhile, protection officer institution care, District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Esther Sema spoke on Integrated Child Protection scheme (ICPS) and the roles of the DCPU in coordinating all child protection activities. She informed that the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) took care of children in need of care and protection and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) took care of children in conflict with law.

Highlighting CWC, she said that when cases of children in difficult, vulnerable and distress situations came to notice, DCPU along with CWC conduct social investigation with CWC being the final and

competent authority to dispose the case with regard to child abuse.

After through investigation, CWC decides whether a child would be restored to their parents or to a Child Care Institution (CCI), she informed.

Esther said that altogether, there were 19 CCIs in Dimapur, inclusive of government and private funded.

With regard to JJB, she said that the board handled all cases related to children below the age of 18 in conflict with law.

When investigation or inquiry was ongoing in cases concerning a juvenile, such children coming in conflict with law are kept at special CCIs. She however lamented that most children in con-

flict with the law were in need of constant care and protection and were mistreated or were victims of social and economic deprivation.

On child rights ambassador which was launched in November 2019, she said that it was aimed at empowering children to be ambassadors of their own rights.

The programme was chaired by SMO, CFD, Carrol Lotha, and associate director, AIDA Rev. Fr. TT Joseph SDB, delivered welcome address.

It may be mentioned that the objective of the workshop was to bring together civil societies from various disciplines to discuss issues and concerns of children, brainstorm ideas and identify collective action plans to realise dream of making Dimapur a child friendly city.

Representatives from DCPU, CCI’s, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, North East Christian University (NECU), and NGOs working with children such as Prodigals Home, Serendip Guardians, Can Youth, Peace Channel, CECS and colony leaders, attended the workshop.

Organisations extend Diwali greetings DIMAPUR: Extending warm greetings from the rank and file of NPCC to the Hindu community, NPCC president K. Therie hoped that just as the illumination of the occasion celebrated the eradication of dark shadows and evil, the people would introspect and illuminate their inner selves with the true spirit of Deepawali to drown out all darkness of sin and evil.

“During this joyous

celebration of triumph of good over evil, may we restrain from promoting evil social elements and recommit to uphold the true spirit of democracy, justice and equality”, Therie said.

Meanwhile, Matri Foundation through its president Sweety Biswas extended Diwali greetings and hoped that the occasion would light up everyone’s lives with happiness, joy and peace.

Deputy commissioner (DC) Mokokchung, Limawabang Jamir addressing the gathering at the Mokokchung GBs’ Union (MGBU) golden jubilee, Wednesday in the town hall. The jubilee was celebrated on the theme, “Sobaliba Nung Terenlok” with advocate/notary public, LB Namo as the key speaker. (NP)

Gorkha community celebrate Pre-Tihar District level awareness programme on NECTAR

Members of Gorkha community in Kohima lighting lamps at the Pre-Tihar celebration.

KOHIMA: Gorkha community in Kohima celebrated Pre-Tihar (Deepawali Milan) jointly organised by Gorkha Public Panchayat Kohima (GPPK) and subordinate bodies at Multiutility hall Chandmari Kohima on Tuesday night.

Extending greetings on the occasion, GPPK president Santu Thapa expressed hope that Tihar, which was also known as the festival of lights, brings abundance of blessing to the Gorkhas/Nepali com-

munity and the people of the State in general.

On the occasion, Thapa also led in paying homage to the forefathers of the community for being early settlers and participating in the developmental process of Kohima by engaging in different fields.

A moment of silence was also observed in honour of the departed souls.

Compere Jenny Lamichane dwelt on the significance of the celebration while Bhailo

and Deusi, traditional songs that sung during the festival were presented by members of Gorkha Sahitya Kala Sanstha followed by entertainment by various clubs and Assam Rifles band.

Keneizhakho Nakhro, MLA, Deputy IGAR(N) Brig Vinod Bajiya, Col Ganesh Nagarajan, ADC Kohima N Bhavani Sri and officials of Tsütuonuomia Khel Council led by its vice chairman Kelhousinyü Solo also joined the celebration.

DIMAPUR: District level awareness and sensitisation programme on Nagaland education project (NEP)- “The Light House (NECTAR)” with district level stakeholders, NGOs and various department was held in the district planning and development board (DPDB) Hall Kohima on November 4.

According to a DIPR report, principal director department of school education (DoSE) and project director, NEP-The Lighthouse (NECTAR), Shanavas C while highlighting the project said that DoSE initiated NEP-The Lighthouse (NECTAR) committed to focus its efforts on enhancing quality and learning outcomes of government schools and improving overall quality of education in the state.

He informed that Nagaland Enhancing classroom teaching and resources (NECTAR) would be the first-ever world bank financed education project in the North East region to be directly implemented by a state government.

He said that the project would breathe new life into the education system of the state as it faced several challenges.

This he said was ultimately

Stakeholders and government officials at the awareness and sensitisation programme.

reflected in the decline of students learning outcomes measured by the National Achievement Survey (NAS).

Therefore, he said, through this initiative, the government was committed to prioritise addressal of three targeted problems within a fixed project duration such as enhancing the gover nance of schools across the state, improvement in teaching practices and enhancement of overall learning environment.

ENSF holds first presidential meet ZVYSO condemns raid; demands

removal of AR outpost at Zhadima

ENSF federating unit presidents during the meet in Kohima.

DIMAPUR: Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) held its first presidential meet at DUDA guest house Kohima attended by its federating units.

In a press release, ENSF information and publicity secretary, Keyoungkhum K informed that during the programme, ENSF president Chingmak Kumchuba Chang in his presidential address acknowledged the federating units for their cooperation and for standing beside the federation against all odds and K Y M C

hurdles.

He urged the federating units to maintain the same spirit in order to achieve the ultimate goal of the Eastern kin.

On behalf of federating unit presidents, Konyak Students Union (KSU) president T Noklem Konyak congratulated the new ENSF team.

In his speech, Noklem stated that the best individuals with refined wisdom were nominated into ENSF new tenure and expressed confidence in the new team to take to revamp the lapses and

loopholes prevailing in Eastern Naga.

The programme preceded with a discussion hour and short briefing

by ENSF assistant general secretary, Kaibo Konyak on agendas where ENSF charter of demand over NSSB was deliberated which the house unanimously resolved to stand on the demand.

The prog ram was chaired by ENSF vice president Nuyhemong, invocation by Konyak Students Union president and solidarity messages from six federating units.

DIMAPUR: Zhadima Village Youth and Sports Organisation (ZVYSO) has condemned the raid carried out by Assam Rifles (AR) at the private residence of Roko Angami on the wee hours of October 29.

In a press note, ZVYSO president Vizosielie Khoubve and general secretary Kevingulie Theünuo claimed that the raid was carried out under the command of Maj. Sartaj Singh posted at AR post IG Stadium, allegedly under the direction of Col. Umesh Saki.

ZVYSO claimed that the raid was conducted without any search warrant from the legal authority and alleged that the paramilitary force forcibly entered the house and broke “door locks, broke cupboard and safe locker in the absence of the house owner.”

“This atrocious act of the Assam Rifles has inflicted mental torture and fear psychosis in the family, induced public panic and insecurity”, ZVYSO stated.

It also said that the “detestable act” had tarnished the good image of Roko Angami and deeply hurt the sentiments of the public.

If the Assam Rifles happened to act on “any

devised information provided by some unscrupulous informant”, Zhadima Village Youth Organisation (ZVYO) demanded the responsible individual to be brought to light for justice.

“Enough of innocent Nagas have been tormented and killed by the Indian Armed Force because of such false information by some treacherous spies”, it said.

Stating that the Assam Rifles should tender public apology for the character assassination of a public leader and disrupting public peace and harmony, the organisation stated that it should “ruminate on the abrogation of the sketchy tag friends of the hill people”.

ZVYO also demanded that the Assam Rifles outpost at Zhadima village be removed at the earliest as it “no longer served its purpose or provide security to the people.”

It said that the land inhabited by Assam Rifles at Zhadima village was not an acquisition property of the Assam Rifles and demanded for the area be “cleared at the earliest as the villagers intend to use it for a more productive development.”

He also informed that the project would envisage to directly benefit around 1.5 lakh students in government schools in Nagaland, 20,000 teachers including school heads, 100 district and sub-district officers’ members of 2000 SMC and SMDCs DC Kohima Gregory Thejawelie also requested DoSE to address the prevailing issues and to ensure that education system in the state was improved with the right intervention to focus

the quality of teachers.

The prog ramme was chaired by project assistant, DMA SS Kohima Ruokuoneinuo while deputy secretary and deputy project director Avelu Ruho gave a PowerPoint presentation on community investment and collective management.

Senior SDEO Kohima, Theyievilie Suohumvii led the discussion hour and conclusion remark was delivered by DEO Kohima, Neizetuonuo.

LFIC conducts workshop on intellectual property rights DIMAPUR: Livingstone Foundation International College (LFIC) conducted an international Webinar on “intellectual property rights” on October 29 with Prof. Jangkhongam Doungel, Mizoram University, senior research fellow, University of Cincinnati, Ohio State, USA as the resource person.

A press release from the college informed that in his talk, Prof. Jangkhongam highlighted the importance of intellectual property rights for people from different walks of life.

Stating that it was a concept was evident even before the 20th and 21st century, he said that it had become significant due to globalisation and international trade & relations among the nations.

He spoke in length about the importance of IPR in academic world since a writer, author could be violating IPR without being aware.

Therefore, he emphasised that if anything was published by an author, writer, if he/she borrowed original ideas/ concepts from others, due

credit must be given to the source. Apart from this, a person might violate IPR if one manipulates, tampers data collected for research, he exhorted.

The professor also stated that violation of IPR could land someone in legal suits and penalties.

Earlier, the session began with a brief introduction from the host, L Achilo Kikon, welcome address was delivered by LFIC principal, Dr. R K Behera. The webinar was attended by participants from various parts of the country.

CIH conducts awareness programme

DIMAPUR: Central institute of Horticulture (CIH), Medziphema, Nagaland in collaboration with Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) conducted an awareness programme on “scope and importance of bees, beekeeping and honey” at Wolam Nyukeng village under Noklak block of Noklak district.

The inaugural programme was followed by a technical session with hands on demonstrations on scientific beekeeping and management with resource persons from NBHM, C. Francis Kikon,

Phem Khmn and Mhathung T Tsopoe.

Topics on importance of beekeeping and role of bees in pollination and crop production, handling and management of scientific bee box, site selection, routine and seasonal management, types of bees, etc., were covered at the programme.

Earlier, village council chairman, Wolam Nyukeng gave the concluding remarks followed by an interactive session. Altogether, 50 people participated in the training.

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Need serious introspection in Assam 71 booked for posts on social media in Tripura Congress after defeat in bypolls: RS MP AGARTALA, NOV 3 (PTI): The Tripura Police on Wednesday said it has registered five cases against 71 people for alleged provocative and fake posts on social media aiming at disturbing peace and communal harmony in the state. Strict action will be taken against those who are “spreading rumours of communal violence and trying to create hatred in the society”, it said.

Taking to Twitter, the state police said, “Five criminal cases have been registered against 71 persons who posted provocative posts on social media.

Strict action shall be taken against those persons who are trying to create hatred in the society.”

The five cases were filed for allegedly spreading rumours on social media platforms on the issue of recent communal violence incidents in Tripura, a se-

The complaint was filed by RTI activist Saket Gokhale, who had recently joined TMC. nior officer said.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that fake pictures and videos were uploaded on social media to tarnish image of the government and the state police,” he said.

The police appealed to people “not to like or retweet provocative posts since it amounts to rumour-mongering”.

Fake news is being circulated that a mosque in Kakraban area of Gomati

district has been damaged and vandalised, it said on the microblogging site.

“This is a complete misrepresentation of facts.

The mosque in Dargabazar area of Kakraban is completely fine & Gomati police is working to maintain peace and tranquillity,” it said. Replying to a tweet, the cybercrime department of the police said, “These are fake videos being circulated under criminal conspiracy to disturb the peace

Assam kids become poster boys for communal amity in Bangladesh

NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (AGENCIES): A photo of two friends Lijesh Poddar (9) and Edwin Sutradhar (10) was displayed on the posters at the recent protest

by Awami League in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Father of one of the children, Litton Podder later recognized his son Lijesh after watching the news on a private news channel of Bangladesh, reports The Sentinel Assam.

He confirmed the boy as his son after watching the news many times and then got surprised to realize that his son’s pictures were included in the placards of protest in Dhaka. The protest by Awami League in Dhaka was led against the attack on the Hindu community in Bangladesh.

Litton Podder in a statement said that the photograph of his son with his friend representing the two religions was captured by a photographer named Tapas Pal from Bongaigaon.

Tapas took the image of two friends Lijesh and Edwin with the purpose of doing something different and creative so he dressed Lijesh as a Hindu boy and Edwin as a Muslim showing both in the photo as friends in arms. Litton said that he is extremely delighted to know

Lijesh Poddar (9) and Edwin Sutradhar (10) that his son and Edwin have become the poster boys for peace and communal brotherhood in Bangladesh.

Lijesh Poddar and Edwin Sutradhar were primary school friends hailing from lower Assam. Lijesh at present studies in class 3 and Edwin in class 4 both belong from different schools. In the year 2020, Rahul Gandhi posted their picture on his Twitter writing that the pandemic is an opportunity for the country to unite keeping the differences of religion and ca aside by coming together to defeat the virus with the central idea of empathy, compassion, and self-sacrifice.

The picture was shared by many politicians including an MP from Rajasthan and the President of Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Lurin

Jyoti Gogoi. But this time the picture being shared in posters of protest in Dhaka became a greater cause.

Notably, rallies were organized in Bangladesh by thousands of members from the Bangladeshi ruling party to fight against communal violence. The protests were held to make it clear that the people of Bangladesh will not allow communal hatred and never tolerate communal differences on its soil. The huge rally was attended by the main leaders of the Awani party and was marched up to Shahid Minar as numerous people seeking religious peace and harmony joined the gathering.

In the communal violence, many homes were burned and six people were brutally killed that including 2 Hindu men.

and communal harmony in the state and defame the state government and police. Police has registered criminal cases and suitable action against the fake rumours is being taken expeditiously.”

The state government had on October 29 alleged that a group with vested interest from outside had hatched a conspiracy against the administration to create unrest in Tripura and malign its image by uploading fake photographs of a burning mosque on social media.

An investigation by the state police revealed that “no mosque was burnt in Panisagar sub-division in North Tripura district,” Information and Culture minister Sushanta Chowdhury said.

A mosque was allegedly vandalised and two shops were set ablaze at Chamtilla during the Oc-

tober 26 Vishva Hindu Parishad rally which was organised to protest against the recent communal violence in neighbouring Bangladesh.

Three houses and a few shops, reportedly owned by members of the minority community, were also ransacked in nearby Rowa Bazar, North Tripura Superintendent of Police Bhanupada Chakraborty had said.

“There was no incident of burning of any mosque in Panisagar. Fake news was uploaded on social media on October 26 by a group from outside to disrupt the process of development for all sections of people in the state,” Chowdhury had said in a video message.

It was a conspiracy to malign the image of the government, and appealed to the people to maintain peace, he added.

Sachin to donate retinal cameras to help children in NE

Government job aspirants agitate in Manipur

MUMBAI, NOV 3 (AGENCIES): Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar has lent a helping hand to the Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital and will support the Pediatric Intensive Care (PIC) and Neonatal Intensive Care (NIC) Unit in Assam, CricTracker report stated. He will donate retinal cameras that will help identify Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a condition that can cause blindness among preterm newborn babies.

While thanking Sachin Tendulkar foundation, Dr. Shajin, MD and consultant pediatrician at Makunda Hospital, said many babies fail to get ROP screening done, as many do not have the wherewithal to travel all the way to Guwahati.

Correspondent

IMPHAL, NOV 3: N Birenled BJP’s coalition government in Manipur got yet another deadline demanding declaration of results for the government job recruitment rally.

The coalition government has been under pressure to declare results of various government job recruitment rallies with only a few months to go to vote in the state Assembly.

The election to the 60seat Manipur Assembly, due by early part of next year, is expected to come up by February-March.

As the model code of conduct for the elections like banning all government job recruitment and declaration of results are to be imposed later, government job aspirants fear deferring of the

FAKE tweet bearing my name is circulating saying that since cases of #COVID19 have gone up schools & colleges are being closed down from Nov 20.

This is WRONG & should not be heeded to.

Stay off misinformation and fake news! I am advising @assampolice to take note and act.”

Tripura govt to change rule on allowances after defections

AG A RTA L A , N OV 3 (PTI): Two days after a ruling BJP MLA of Tripura joined the Trinamool Congress, the Biplab Kumar Deb government decided to change the rule that allowed lawmakers to enjoy certain facilities including allowances for the rest of their lives even if they remain so for just one day.

As per the proposed new rule, legislators will need to complete one full term to be entitled to such benefits, Information and Culture Minister Sushanta Chowdhur y said on Wednesday.

The “positive” decision was made by the council of ministers on Tuesday, he said.

Ashish Das, BJP MLA of Surma(SC) constituency in Dhalai district, joined the TMC on Sunday at a rally

of party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in Agartala. He did not resign as a legislator. The previous Left Front administration had enacted a rule that all facilities and financial benefits would be given to a legislator who served at least four years in office.

The message reads, “AS per covid-19 cases are increasing in Assam very fast. On 31st October it cross 300+ positive cases.

So the Education department and the government decided to closed school’s and the college’s from 20th November.”Further replying to the tweet, Guwahati Police said that a case is being

declaration of the results and recruitment rallies till election is over.

Job aspirants in the state police department have been pressing the government to complete the recruitment processes for riflemen and jemadars and there is also a demand for declaration of a mass recruitment of 413 multitasking staff (MTS) in the state education department.

The recruitment processes for the appointment of the MTS started way in 2018 and all the processes like written test and vivavoce had already completed within the same year. The results for the same are yet to be declared with the best reason to the government only. The candidates who appeared in the recruitment rally were now apprehensive when the declaration of the

Ripun Bora

the three seats the BJP won, two were held by Congress leaders -- Sushanta Borgohain and Rupjyoti Kurmi -- who had deserted the party and joined the BJP. Both were nominated by the BJP and won the by-elections. Bora said the analysis of the results of the by-elections showed that it is “very surprising and devastating defeat” for the Congress party. The MP said the results of the bypolls generally goes in favour of the ruling party and this happened in the by-polls

results have been delayed till date. With this strong apprehension, the DPC faced candidates, formed a joint action committee (JAC) and set a November 10 deadline to the government to declare the results.

“If the results are not declared on or before November 10, we will be compelled to launch various forms of agitations,” JAC convener S Somananda Singh declared.

Addressing a news conference at Manipur Press Club Imphal, the convener alleged that they (DPC faced candidates) were silent for such a long time believing the assurances given by the government including the state education minister.

He claimed that the present education minister had assured to declare the results by September.

held in six assembly seats in 2016, 2017 and 2019 during his tenure as President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. During that time, however, the Congress had been able to increase the vote in the by-elections compared to the previous general elections, he said.

Even in the bypolls to the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha seat held in 2016, the Congress could increase the votes in comparison to the 2014 general elections.

“The result of this byelections has seriously demoralised the rank and file of the party. Such huge decrease of the Congress votes within the gap of six months is very unfortunate,” he said.

The MP also said that in two assembly constituencies -- Thowra and Mariani -- there is no record of such “dismal performance” by the Congress in the electoral history of the party in Assam.

Now, even after two months , the assurances have not been translated into action, he alleged. “ Wi t h o n ly a f ew months away to go to the polls, we are apprehensive the results not being declared,” he said.

He strongly condemned the state government while alleging that it was the habit of the government to keep pending declaration of results of government job recruitment for years.

He lamented that once the results were not declared before the elections it would remain undeclared for years.

The Model Code of Conduct may come up any time as only four-five months left to go to poll, the authorities of the government should ensure declaration of the results at the earliest, he pointed out.

Manipur govt asks people to deposit arms in police stations IMPHAL, NOV 3 (IANS): Ahead of the next year’s Assembly elections, the Manipur government has asked people to deposit their firearms immediately, otherwise legal action would be taken against them, officials said on Tuesday.

A Manipur Home Department official said

that District Magistrate of all 16 districts have been asked to issue separate notifications asking the people to deposit the arms immediately in the nearest police stations.

The Department notification asked the people to deposit all licenced guns and weapons to the police stations concerned at the

Assam CM asks police to act on fake news

G U WA H AT I , N OV 3 ( AG E N C I E S ) : A s s a m Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Saram has asked Assam Police to register an FIR for spreading fake news purportedly issued his Twitter account, reports The Sentinel Assam.

Taking to the microblogging site, the Assam Chief Minister wrote, “A

NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (PTI): Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora on Wednesday said there is an urgent need for the Congress to do a serious and meaningful introspection in the wake of party’s “devastating defeat” in the assembly bypolls in Assam. Bora also said he has information that a large number of Congress leaders in Assam were contemplating to leave the party and to join the BJP or the TMC. “It has become very urgent for the Congress to carry out a serious and meaningful introspection of the results of the byelections in Assam,” he told reporters here.

In the assembly bypolls held in five constituencies in Assam, the Congress failed to win even a single seat while the BJP won in three and the remaining two were won by the saffron party’s ally UPPL. Among

taken up at Crime Branch, Guwahati.

It is to be mentioned here that, the screenshot was widely been circulated on WhatsApp and other social media handles.

Earlier also, in the name of Assam Chief Minister fake news went viral about the non-opening of schools.

AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION Regd. No. 1067 Date 15-09-2021 I, Shri. Longshithung Ezung, a permanent resident of Longsa village do hereby solemnly declared and affirmed an oath as under: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit.

2. That my daughter’s name in all her documents was recorded as Mhachoni L Ezung.

3. However my daughter’s name in my service record was wrongly entered as A. Mhachoni Ezung.

4. That henceforth my daughter’s name shall be corrected as Mhachoni L Ezung in all my official record.

5. The above statement are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I signed this declaration in sound mind and robust health.

WITNESSES 1. Shri. Y. Jonjibemo Ezung (Shri. Longshithung Ezung) DEPONENT k-21334/21

AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. SASILO ANGAMI, aged about 44 years, presently residing at House No - 221, Ward No - 08, Chumukedima Town, District - Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my name was inadvertently entered and recorded as "SAZEILHO ANGAMI" in my service records and other official documents whereas my correct and official name is "SASILO ANGAMI" as per my Aadhaar Card bearing No - 368880275135.

3. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of rectifying my name from "SAZEILHO ANGAMI" to "SASILO ANGAMI" in my service book and also enable me to approach the appropriate authority for any clarification/rectification of the same.

4. That the statement made from para 1 to 3 is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing false has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 12th day of February, 2021 at Dimapur.

Notary Public Dp-5289/21

earliest in the interest of maintaining law and order in the context of the forthcoming state Assembly elections.

“Those who do not deposit the arms and ammunition... the licensee is liable to be punished for violation of state government instructions under the relevant provisions of

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR NAGALAND S/C No. 887/2021

NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF IDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Getab Ali has been applied by Smti Mamtaz Begum, W/o, Getab Ali R/o H/ No. 174J, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Family Pension GPF, GIS, Gratuity, Leave Encashment, Medical re-imbursement.

2. A/C No. 30515483626 SBI Nagaon Assam, Dimapur.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the pension benefits/estates of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear before this court within a period of 30 days from the date of publication.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 2nd Nov, 2021.

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Dp-5283/21

the Arms Act, 1959, read with Arms Rules 2016,” the notification said.

During the past one month many people were injured, including some with bullet wounds, in several incidents of violence as various political parties undertook various campaign programmes in different parts of the

northeastern state.

Elections to the 60seat Manipur assembly are likely to be held in February-March next year along with the polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Goa. The Election Commission has already started various exercises to hold the elections in the state.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

S/C No. 831/2021

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late K. Vinili Chishi has been applied by Miss Nikali Chishi on behalf of Master Nikumgha Chishi, D/o Late K. Vinili Chishi, R/o H/No. 39, Hevishe Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Pension Benefits.

2. SBI A/C No. 10810611890 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the pension benefits/estate of the said deceased may of she/he so desire appear before this court within a period of 30 days from the date of publication.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 2nd Nov., 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland Dp-5286/21

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER, PWD (R&B) NAGALAND : KOHIMA

No.CE/R&B/PMGSY-II/TENDER/2019-20

Dated, Kohima the 2nd Nov. 2021

SHORT RE- TENDER PRESS NOTICE

1. The -Engineer-In-Chief, NPWD & Empowered Officer, NGRRDA Nagaland invites on behalf of Governor of Nagaland percentage rate tenders in electronic tendering system from approved and eligible Class-I Contractors registered with Nagaland Public Works Department (NPWD) for the following work including maintenance for five years after construction under PMGSY-II Batch-I (2019-20) ROADS : Length Total estimated Cost (Rs. In Lakhs) Earnest Money Cost of Tender Km (2%) Document Const.

Maint.

Kohima NG0207A002 T-01(Botsa) to Sendenyu 19.00 1688.34 175.00 33.77 15000 via Tsiemekhuma Peren NG0901A012 T-01 to Lilen via Vonkitem 17.00 1654.04 166.61 33.08 15000

Sl. No District Package No 1 2

Name of the work

2. Date of release of invitation for bids through e-procurement : 3rd Nov. 2021 3. Availability of Bid Document and mode of submission: The bid document is available online only and bid should be submitted online on website www.pmgsytendersngl.gov.in.

4. Downloading of Bidding Documents : From 03/11/2021 to 10/11/2021.

5. All other details may be obtained from the link given above.

Dc-1075/21

Sd/Engineer-In-Chief, NPWD & Empowered Officer, NGRRDA Nagaland: Kohima

Amarinder ‘coward’, ‘crybaby’, says Sidhu

CHANDIGARH, NOV 3 (PTI): Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday once again trained his guns on former state chief minister Amarinder Singh, calling him a “fraud”, “coward” and a “crybaby”.

Sidhu also dubbed the former CM as a “spent cartridge” and a “dying duck in a thurderstrom, a lost cause”, a day after the veteran leader resigned from the Congress and announced the name of his party, Lok Punjab Congress.

Meanwhile, Punjab ministers Pargat Singh and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring also attacked the former CM over his party and bonhomie with the BJP. Amarinder Singh had resigned as the Punjab Congress chief after a bitter power tussle with Sidhu.

On Amarinder Singh indicating in his resignation letter to Congress national president Sonia Gandhi that he would “expose” the MLAs embroiled in illegal sand mining, Sidhu in an interaction with reporters in Amritsar asked, “Was he sleeping all these years?”

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was earning the money, he asked.

Sidhu dubbed Amarinder Singh as the “world’s biggest coward”, questioning why he did not act if he found any wrongdoing.

Replying to a question, Sidhu said, “I don’t want to talk about spent cartridges.”

“He is a fraud person.

He has become a ‘rondu bachha’ (crybaby). It is said when person ages he becomes like a child, he has become a ‘rondu bacha’ now,” Sidhu said.

“You are a dying duck in a thunderstorm, a lost cause,” he added hitting out at Amarinder Singh.

Sidhu also claimed that people of Punjab hate the former CM.

“We changed a failed chief minister,” said Sidhu, referring to the resignation of Amarinder Singh as the Punjab CM. “People of Punjab will have to decide whether they stand with those who fight for Punjab or with those who fight for power,” he said.

Sidhu said he never hankered for posts and all along stood for Punjab’s interests.

“I always chose Punjab,” he said.

Sidhu also made a mention of Tuesday’s meeting of party MLAs and other senior leaders, in which Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was also present.

Replying to a question, Sidhu said policies are not for two months but a roadmap is given for five years.

“Sidhu will stand with the roadmap of Punjab,” he said.

When asked what all can be achieved by the Channi government in a short span as the Punjab Assembly polls are only a few months away, Sidhu replied, “When there is right intent, good policy and political will, everything is possible”.

M e a n w h i l e, s t a t e Sports and Education Minister Pargat Singh attacked the former CM over his new party the Punjab Lok Congress.

His party is neither for “Punjabis” nor for “Lok”, and certainly not the “Congress”, tweeted Pargat.

Transport Minister Amarinder Singh Raja Warring targeted the former CM for attacking Sidhu over his alleged Pakistan links and the veteran leader’s relations with the BJP. He said Amarinder Singh in his letter to party president Sonia Gandhi mentioned about Sidhu hugging the Pakistan Army chief and that country’s PM during his visit there.

“As U now r ‘seat sharing’ with anti-farmer BJP here r few pictures of ur new found BumChums,” tweeted Warring tagging photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting the then Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Pakistan in 2015.

Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh had on Tuesday resigned from the Congress, accusing party president Sonia Gandhi and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of hatching a “midnight conspiracy” to oust him.

The 79-year-old leader timed his bitter resignation letter with an announcement on the name of his new party. The Punjab Lok Congress will be formally launched after the Election Commission registers it and allots a poll symbol.

In his resignation letter, Amarinder had also attacked Sidhu for his alleged Pakistani links and said the latter’s “claim to fame was that he would abuse me and my government on a regular basis”.

He had described Sidhu as an “acolyte of the Pakistani deep state”.

Central teams sent to 9 states, UTs reporting high number of dengue cases NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (PTI): The Union health ministry has sent teams of experts to nine states and union territories, which are reporting a high number of dengue cases, to support them in public health measures for control and management of the disease.

This is in accordance with the directions issued

by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during a review meeting on the dengue situation in Delhi on Monday, a health ministry statement said.

These nine states and union territories are Haryana, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir.

Mandaviya had directed the ministry to extend help to states and union territories that have a high incidence of dengue cases, the statement said.

It said that 1,16,991 dengue cases have been reported by states and union territories across the country.

The statement said that a significantly higher

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and other officials during a review meeting on on Monday.

number of cases in some states have been reported in October as compared to the number of cases during the same period in the previous year.

Fifteen states and union territories are reporting their maximum cases in the current year. These states have contributed to 86 per cent of the country’s total dengue cases till October 31, it stated.

In view of this, central teams, comprising experts from the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and Regional Offices, have been sent to the nine states

and union territories that have reported more cases in October compared to September, the statement said.

The teams are tasked to assist and support these states and union territories to mount an effective public health response. They have been asked to report on the status of vector control, availability of kits and medicines, early detection, availability and use of insecticides, status of antilarval and anti-adult vector control measures, among others, the statement said.

They will also brief state health authorities about their observations, it said.

NIA arrests suspected JMB terrorist in WB Elated over Bihar by-polls outcome, Nitish take potshots at Lalu

KOLKATA, NOV 3 (PTI): Sleuths of the National Investigation Agency have arrested a suspected terrorist of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, an official said on Wednesday.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of NIA personnel conducted a search operation in Subhasgram area and apprehended the Bangladeshi national on Tuesday.

The man entered India illegally around two years ago and he was picked up ahead of Kali Puja and Diwali festivals to be celebrated on Thursday.

“He has been involved in a fake identity card racket and has helped some locals get such bogus documents.

He has visited several places in the country before he started residing in South 24 Parganas,” the official told PTI. Fake voter and Aad-

haar cards and several documents related to the terror group were seized from the possession of the man, identified as Abdul Mannan, who is being interrogated.

The suspected JMB member used forged documents to get a rented accommodation in Subhasgram area and was staying there for the past few months, the official said.

The suspected JMB ultra, identified as Abdul Mannan, was remanded to

‘Oppn leaders in WB being forced to join TMC at sword-point’

Kailash Vijaywargiya

INDORE, NOV 3 (PTI): B J P ge n e r a l s e c r e t a r y Kailash Vijaywargiya has claimed opposition leaders in West Bengal are being forced to join the Trinamool Congress at “sword-point”, by implicating them in false cases, and that Islam also came to the country in a similar manner.

Vijaywargiya, who was the BJP’s main strategist for the West Bengal polls held earlier this year, made the comments on Tuesday while responding to a question from reporters on a number of his party leaders switching over to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in that state.

“I am reminded of an incident that Islam entered the country at sword-point and in Bengal also, people are being forced to join the Trinamool Congress at sword-point. I feel both the incidents are similar,” the BJP leader claimed.

He further claimed that the law and order had “totally collapsed” in West Bengal and BJP leaders there were being implicated in false and serious cases of dacoity, murder and corruption.

“There are 20 cases going on against me alone (in West Bengal). When the government is hellbent on murdering the opposition, then how will a person live there (in West Bengal)?” he said. Attacking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Vijaywargiya said “In the history of the country, if a name of a dictator will be written who has no faith in democracy, then Banerjee’s name will figure in it.”

“India’s democracy is being praised the world over, but I can say it with full responsibility in my capacity as the BJP’s general secretary that there is no democracy in West Bengal,” he added.

NIA custody till November 8 by a special court in Kolkata on Wednesday.

He had sneaked into India from Bangladesh two years ago, NIA counsel Shyamal Ghosh submitted before the special court judge, seeking his custody for interrogation.

The accused has links with the four JMB terror operatives arrested in July from Haridevpur area in the southern outskirts of Kolkata, Ghosh told the court.

PATNA, NOV 3 (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday asserted that results of the just-concluded by-elections in the state, won by his JD(U), were a resounding rejection of the RJD founded and headed by his arch-rival Lalu Prasad who betrayed arrogance and a lack of humility.

Kumar was talking to reporters at the state headquarters of the JD(U) where he joined a function organised to felicitate the victorious debutants Ganesh Bharti and Rajiv Kumar Singh who respectively retained for the party Kusheshwar Asthan (SC) and Tarapur assembly constituencies.

“The by-polls were a sad occasion for us as these were necessitated by the deaths of our sitting MLAs. I have always held that people’s will is supreme. They have reposed their trust in

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with JDU National Prez Lallan Singh and Union Minister RCP Singh after JDU won by-elections of both Tarapur and Kusheshwar Asthan constituencies. (PTI)

us. We will continue serving them as long as the trust continues,” Kumar said.

For Kumar, the by-poll outcome has come as a big relief, a year after his party was drubbed in the assembly polls though he returned as the chief minister, enjoy-

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who had plunged into campaign himself, despite old age and ill-health, and claimed that the RJD’s victory in the by-polls would trigger a “stampede” in the NDA and pave way for a change of guard.

“What can I say about

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ing full support of allies.

“Our candidates belonged to the JD(U). But the entire NDA backed them solidly, down to the grassroots level,” said Kumar.

Kumar was also asked about the failure of Prasad,

them? What type of language did they use during the elections? There lies the difference. We believe in the supremacy of people.

They (Prasad and his family) believe in lording over everybody else. People have made their preference clear, though,” Kumar said.

Prasad, who had been the chief minister himself in the 1990s, was succeeded by his homemaker wife Rabri Devi when a chargesheet in the fodder scam caused him to step down.

His wife occupied the top post for eight years until being voted out of power in 2005.

Convicted in a number of fodder scam cases, Prasad now stand disqualified from contesting elections himself though his younger son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav has been repeatedly called the “chief ministerial” candidate of the RJD.

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hat drove civil society organisations in Mangkolemba sub divisional headquarter in locking up of the PWD (Roads & Bridges) Divisional office after the ultimatum to repair the road expired on October 31 is something that was waiting to happen. The CSOs held a peaceful protest on November 1, as a mark of public resentment over the government inaction in repairing the 11km long Longnak-Mangkolemba road, which was last repaired in 1986. A conglomeration of civil society organizations of the town had served an ultimatum to the state government on September 26 to repair the Longnak-Mangkolemba road by October 31.

Roads across Nagaland’s districts have been in a state of disrepair since the late eighties. It is shocking but true that despite having to break their backs travelling across the state on these so-called roads which are actually pot-holes, the public of Nagaland have been very tolerant. The Mangkolemba incident where some heated exchanges purportedly took place between the protestors the ADC, was avoidable and it is a tribute to the protestors that despite being irked by some remarks, they did not let their anger get out of control. Over three decades or to be more specific, thirty years of disrepair of the road, is a fit case to be mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records. In fact, Nagaland, before the construction of the 4-lane highway was more than fit to be in the world record book. Even today, the NH 29 from Dimapur to Kohima despite construction for the 4-lane which started as early as 2016 and scheduled to have been completed by 2018 still a long way off. The stretch from Chümoukedima to Mediphema is still under construction while the stretch from Piphema to Kohima is yet to see progress beyond the cut hill slopes. Even in Dimapur, the hub of commerce of Nagaland, several roads such as GS Road, Durga Mandir-DMC stretch and roads in several colonies such as Burma Camp etc are in bad shape. Even the highway from Dillai gate to Dhobinalla traffic point linking GS Road is fast deteriorating.

This particular road was constructed during 2001-02 and even after more than twenty years, the road remained as good. Interestingly, this road stretch has no visible roadside drains.There is a general feeling that those responsible for maintenance are not interested to follow the golden rule ‘ a stitch in time saves nine’ when it comes to undertaking filling up new potholes.

However, good roads don’t just happen after black topping the surface. Roads can remain good only if necessary measures are undertaken to prevent its untimely deterioration. It is a fact that roads are not built to last forever but they can last as long as they are properly constructed and cared for by the departments and the public. One evidence of how roads deteriorate badly during three to five years is water logging due to lack of proper drainage. Deplorable roads not only add to misery to the travellers but also invite huge cost in terms of loss of hours, damages to vehicles and adversely affect health conditions of the travellers. It may also be suggested that the state roads and bridges authority should enforce the laws and also ensure that monitoring is undertaken by a totally separate and independent branch that may also include prominent citizens.

DailyDevotion A Bondservant of Jesus

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me… —Galatians 2:20 These words mean the breaking and collapse of my independence brought about by my own hands, and the surrendering of my life to the supremacy of the Lord Jesus. No one can do this for me, I must do it myself. God may bring me up to this point three hundred and sixty-five times a year, but He cannot push me through it. It means breaking the hard outer layer of my individual independence from God, and the liberating of myself and my nature into oneness with Him; not following my own ideas, but choosing absolute loyalty to Jesus. Once I am at that point, there is no possibility of misunderstanding. Very few of us know anything about loyalty to Christ or understand what He meant when He said, “…for My sake” (Matthew 5:11). That is what makes a strong saint.

Has that breaking of my independence come?

All the rest is religious fraud. The one point to decide is— will I give up? Will I surrender to Jesus Christ, placing no conditions whatsoever as to how the brokenness will come? I must be broken from my own understanding of myself. When I reach that point, immediately the reality of the supernatural identification with Jesus Christ takes place. And the witness of the Spirit of God is unmistakable— “I have been crucified with Christ….”

The passion of Christianity comes from deliberately signing away my own rights and becoming a bondservant of Jesus Christ. Until I do that, I will not begin to be a saint.

One student a year who hears God’s call would be sufficient for God to have called the Bible Training College into existence. This college has no value as an organization, not even academically. Its sole value for existence is for God to help Himself to lives.

Will we allow Him to help Himself to us, or are we more concerned with our own ideas of what we are going to be?

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hildren are the future of society. Every child should get an equal chance to education and opportunities for livelihood, and no child should be deprived of their rights and liberties. Child labour is a major concern of the world as it affects children both mentally and physically. It is a serious issue in India as well as the world.

According to Census 2011, the number of child labourers in India, between the ages of 5-14, are 10.1 million, out of which 4.5 million are girls and 5.6 million are boys. Out of the total number of 152 million children between the ages of 5-17 globally, 86 million boys and 64 million girls are estimated to be child labourers. There are 22.87 million working children in India between the ages of 15-18 years.

As per this record, one in every 11 children in India are working. Almost 80% of the issue of child labour is concentrated in India’s rural areas.

Across India, child labour can be found in different industries such as brick kilns, garment making, carpet weaving, domestic service and food and refreshment services such as at tea stalls, on farms, and for fisher y and mining also. Several other forms of exploitation faced by children include sexual exploitation and production of child pornography. Maximum child labourers are illiter-

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ate — while 45% of child labourers of Bihar are illiterate, states including Rajasthan and Jharkhand have 40% of their child labourers illiterate, and both Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh have about 38% of illiterate child labourers.

In India, many child labourers are working for the starvation of wages in textile factories, helping on the street. Children are also used as cheap labour in the industries for gem polishing, carpet manufacturing and steel extraction.

A large number of girl child labourers are victims of child trafficking.

The commercial sexual exploitation of children is among the worst forms of child labour. Prostitution in India envelops the lives of around 1.2 million children.

D o e s I n d i a H ave Laws Against Child Labour?

The Indian Constitution provides laws against child labour, both in its Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. Both the laws prohibit child labour below the age of 14 years in any factory or mine, or engage in any other hazardous employment (Article 24). By 1960, the Indian Constitution envisioned to provide infrastructure and resources for free and compulsory education to all children between the age of 6-14 years (Article 21-A and Article 45).

The Factories Act of

1948 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in any factory.

The law has also framed rules on when, for how long and who between the age of 15-18 years can be employed in a factory.

The Mines Act of 1952 restricts employment of children below the age of 18 years in any of the mines in India.

The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act of 1986 prohibits employment of any child below the age of 14 years as domestic help.

It is a cognizable criminal offense. However, children between 14-18 years are called adolescents and can be employed in non-hazardous occupations.

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 provides free and compulsory education to all children aged between 6-14 years.

The Act also mandates to reserve 25% of the seats in every private school for children belonging to economically backward class.

The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection) of Children of 2015 has made bondage of a child for employment a punishable offense with a prison term.

In 1993, the Indian gover nment enacted a law against child labour and banned all dangerous work or activities that could harm the mental, moral, spiritual or social development of children

under the age of 18 years.

However, child labour continues for several reasons. People exploit the loopholes in the law that allows children to get employed or work in the family business. Thus, having children sell tobacco/cigarettes on streets can be considered legal, if it is part of their family business. Along with that, many influential and powerful people, because of their links with political leaders, get special liberties in these laws. And companies may not be interested in removing their cheap labour from their business.

Laws against child labour were tightened in the years 2006 and 2016. Children under the age of 14 were prohibited from getting employed as service staff in restaurants or as house helps as well. UNICEF is working with the Central and state governments to eradicate child labour from the world.

But a lot more needs to be done.

However, child labour in family business remains acceptable, and with that, these laws can be twisted to make children from the age 15-18 years’ work. The law also doesn’t exclude activities such as field work, where children are exposed to pesticides and other harmful chemicals, and have to put laborious hours.

To ensure the strict enforcement of these laws, the Indian government

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is developing additional laws that would increase the punishment of the employer who appoints children under the age of 14 years as labour, the penalty amount of which would be collected as fine. The period of imprisonment is also likely to change.

What Initiatives Has The Government Taken To Eradicate Child Labour?

The Indian government formed the Gurupadswamy Committee in 1979 for research on child labour and ways to tackle it. On the recommendation of this Committee, the Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act was enacted in 1986.

In 1987, a National Policy on Child Labor was formulated, especially to focus on rehabilitation of children working in hazardous occupations.

Since 1988, the Ministry of Labour And Employment has implemented around 100 industry-specific National Child Labour Projects to rescue and rehabilitate child workers.

A plethora of laws, Acts, institutions and organizations have been formed by the Indian government to combat the prominence of child labour from India.

Several NGOs including Child Fund, Care India, Bachpan Bachao Andolon, Child Right & You, Talaash Association and Global March against Child Labour have been working to eradicate child labour in India.

What Else Can Be Done To Eradicate Child Labour In India?

Several steps have already been taken and the government is taking many more steps to reduce child labour in India. UNICEF is also working with the Central and state governments to eradicate child labour from the world. But a lot more needs to be done.

Laws against child labour need to be strengthened more and strictly enforced.

It is very important to first combat poverty as this the root cause of child labour.

Equal access to education is also crucial to break the cycle of child labour. As children learn more and more, they are more likely to get employed in decent jobs in when they grow up.

Although the government is providing free and compulsory education to children under the age of 14, widespread poverty and lack of opportunities to earn money for adults often force families to send their children to work.

As a result, children are forced to discontinue their education and drop out of school.

Child labour in our countr y has become a social norm that we all accept and tolerate in our society. This abusive and explorative practice will continue unless society adopts a zero-tolerance attitude towards it.

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Firecrackers

firecracker is a small explosive device primarily designed to produce a large amount of noise, especially in the form of a loud bang; any visual effect is incidental to this goal. They have fuses, and are wrapped in a heavy paper casing to contain the explosive compound.

Firecracker affect our health The bursting of crackers is primarily responsible for an increase in concentration of dust and pollutants. The fine dust that settles after bursting crackers is rich in pollutants like oxides of sulphur and nitrogen, metal dust and organic pollutants.

• Even the tiny sparklers, torches and flower pots which are otherwise considered to create no noise at all generate thick smoke that can affect the respiratory tract of young children.

• The suspended particulate matter (SPM) levels rise significantly during Diwali. This causes throat, nose and eye related problems which can later develop into adverse health issues.

• Firecrackers have much more severe effects in people with heart, respiratory or nervous system disorders.

• They can aggravate problems for people suffering from colds, allergies or coughs and can also cause congestion of the throat and chest.

• They can also cause water contamination and acid rains.

• They result in air pollution that creates carcinogenic Sulphur compounds and airborne arsenic effect.

• The green light produced in fireworks displays comes from barium, which is radioactive and

poisonous. The blue colour produced from copper compounds comes from dioxins linked to cancer.

Firecrackers affect the environment Noise Pollution: Firecrackers make more noise than the allowed decibel limit.

Air Pollution: Smog caused by firecrackers is harmful when inhaled.

It also causes reduced visibility.

Fire Hazards: Sometimes rockets set fire to huts, heaps of dry grass and even houses.

Garbage: After bursting of firecrackers the main problem that comes to our sight is the garbage lying on the roads. This garbage is chemical garbage that has effect on people’s health.

Firecrackers affect animals • The sound of bursting crackers can be quite traumatic to pets, as they cannot bear loud sounds.

• We know that dogs have an incredible hearing ability and they can detect sounds that cannot be heard by human beings.

Chemicals in firecrackers Today, simple sparklers have given way to elaborate fireworks that can light up the entire sky above your home. Unfortunately the fumes that these crackers produce are harmful to the environment and us.

The levels of various chemicals used in making fire crackers are injurious to our respiratory passages.

Celebrate eco-friendly Let us celebrate this Diwali in an eco-friendly way and save the environment from pollution. Say no to fire crackers Issued in public interest by Nagaland Pollution Control Board

(From previous issue) living. The vision for educa- resources needed for learning 4. Classroom manage- tion at school in Nagaland disabilities, many disabled ment and supervision: Class- needs to be implemented so children are lacking behind room management involves that students will leave having and not able to get opportuthe management of resources not only mastered the disci- nity to access education. A of the class. Supervision is a plines, but more importantly learning disability is a lifelong service for helping the teach- learned to process the ability challenge. However, with the ers become better and bring to use good judgement to live right support and encouragecoordination between various reverently, to make decisions ment, children with learning school resources. The main with kindness and justice, disabilities can succeed in aim of the supervisor is to pro- and to engage in thoughtful school and can go on to lead vide leadership and develop citizenship. We believe that a successful career in life. The the leadership quality among the success of a good school educational vision for the the teachers. Therefore, for is to be found in the practices school in Nagaland needs to efficient management of the of wisdom, kindness, honesty, include and implement inclusive education with sufficient school, efficient leaders are and serving to others. necessary. Leadership should Vision for utilization of equipment and resources and be associated with power, po- technology in education shall specially trained teachers to sition, and ability to influence be the central component that give special education for the group functioning. The serves as a link between all the children with learning school heads as an executive curricular areas and is utilized disabilities.

In conclusion, educaleader should be able to di- as a common tool for students rect, guide and influence the and teachers to communicate, tional vision for effective behaviors and work of others collaborate, and construct school is one provides with towards accomplishment of learning inside and outside a framework to build school specific goals in a given situ- the walls of the classroom. and community education. ation. So, leadership quality As the educational vision It is a process, the chief goal is needed for effective school statement provides the idea of which is to bring about management in the state. regarding learning process changes in human behaviors.

As a government school and the future outcomes for Every child or individual teacher in Nagaland, edu- all students, the vision devel- should have access to a type cational vision for the best oped for schools in Nagaland of education that permits practice in school governance should aim at providing an ef- maximum development of and management is very es- fective, inspiring learning en- his potential capabilities. For sential for the development vironment, in which the team any educational vision or of children learning. A gov- of well-trained, creative and programme to be effective in ernment school in Nagaland enthusiastic teachers could school governance and manheeds to be a school where ensure high quality teaching agement, the purposes and deep exploration goes hand- practice in well-resourced objectives are to be clearly in-hand with high expecta- school settings to meet the stated.

The best practices and tions. A school where students needs of our students in partare encouraged to build skills nership with the parents and instructional programmes would help to promote the that sets them for success in the community. kindergarten and beyond.

The Right to Education school’s vision. Hence, the Schools need to provide a safe, (RTE) Act, 2009 covers classes proper leadership processes developmentally appropriate, 1-8 for free and compulsory that needs to be used by the nurturing environment that education for the children head teacher or headmaster promotes social, emotional, between the age of 6-14 years. would help to make the educognitive and physical growth, The state government needs cational vision for a school in as well as a positive self-image. to give due importance to Nagaland into a reality. This We should ensure assess- classes nurseryA and B which reality would bring hope to ment, pedagogy and curricu- are not covered under the the government school teach- Sir, The festive season has begun and with it comes the use of tons of lum are student- centered, de- RTE Act,2009. Anganwadis ers in Nagaland to improve velop and inclusive classroom and schools should have a overall quality of education firecrackers. Despite the show they put in, firecrackers are neither safe atmosphere in which all stu- strong coordination channel and transform the education to use nor good for our health. Just this week in the neighbourhood, few dent learn to appreciate and of communication which will system with new innovations, people were seen bursting firecrackers on the road and with old people at respect the diversity in their help in improving learning methods and approaches home, I have concerns over how they would live through another festive class. Educational vision for outcomes while providing which our children or students season this year as we all know that air and noise pollution that are caused by firecrackers could affect people with disorders related to heart, respiraa school in Nagaland needs to continuous movement of will benefit from.

(Concluded) tory and nervous system. I would also like to tell the citizens as another implement, believing that the students from anganwadis citizen that we might be having the time of our life bursting crackers but N. Pangkhao Konyak student who walk out of our to primary schools.In Nagaschool should be capable of land due to lack of special- (An excerpt from the winning there are other living beings around us, less privileged, lacking the ability deep thinking, collaborative education, specially trained entry of the essay competition to communicate the way you do which are animals including our own pets.

Aren Jamir, Dimapur problem solving, and virtuous educators, equipment and for government school teachers) Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Pak denies airspace for Srinagar-Sharjah flight

Omar says ‘unfortunate’, Mehbooba blames Centre

NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (PTI): Pakistan has denied use of its airspace to Go First’s Srinagar-Sharjah flight, the government officials said on Wednesday.

According to officials, Pakistan’s refusal on Tuesday forced the flight to take a longer route and fly over Gujarat to reach its destination in the UAE. Go First, previously known as GoAir, had started direct flights between Srinagar and Sharjah from October 23 and the service was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to the Val-

ley last month. According to officials, till October 31, the flight was going through Pakistan airspace.

However, Pakistan on Tuesday did not allow the flight to pass through its airspace, and therefore, the service had to take a longer route, going over Gujarat, adding around 40 minutes to the flight time, they said.

There were no specific reasons given by the Pakistan government as yet for refusing the permission to the flight, officials said.

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which operates four times a week, did not face any issue when it used Pakistan airspace between October 23 and October 31.

There was no immediate statement or comment from Go First on the matter.

This is the first service between Jammu and Kashmir and the UAE after 11 years. Air India Express had started a Srinagar-Dubai flight in February 2009 but it was discontinued after some time due to low demand.

Reacting to Pakistan’s action, former J&K chief

minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah tweeted “very unfortunate. Pakistan did the same thing with the Air India Express flight from Srinagar to Dubai in 2009-2010. I had hoped that @GoFirstairways being permitted to overfly Pak airspace was indicative of a thaw in relations but alas that wasn’t to be.”

Blaming the Centre, PDP chief and former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti tweeted “puzzling that GoI didn’t even bother securing permission from Pakistan to use its airspace for international flights from Srinagar. Only PR extravaganza without any groundwork.” Inaugurating the flight, Shah had said the commencement of Srinagar-Sharjah services would boost tourism.

“There are many

people from Srinagar and Jammu who are settled in the Gulf countries. There are many tourists who want to come from the Gulf countries to Jammu and Kashmir. The tourism of J-K is going to get a big boost with the commencement of Srinagar-Sharjah flights,” he added. The Srinagar-Sharjah flight duration is around 3 hours if the Pakistan airspace is used, however, with Islamabad refusing to allow the flight through its airspace, it will be nearly an hour longer, raising fuel and ticket costs.

The Pakistan government, however, allowed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special flight to Italy to use its airspace on Friday to attend the G20 summit. His return flight from Italy was also allowed to use the Pakistan airspace on Wednesday, officials said.

Opp activists lock up Odisha minister in govt bungalow during Kuchinda bandh

SAMBALPUR (ODISHA), NOV 3 (PTI): Opposition Congress and BJP workers gheraoed Odisha Women and Child Development Minister Tukuni Sahu and kept her confined for hours in a government bungalow at Kuchinda township here on Wednesday during a 12hour shutdown by the two parties against the attack on their workers by alleged ruling BJD activists during a visit by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Sahu was in Kuchinda to distribute smart health cards under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, which was launched in the district by Patnaik on Tuesday.

The opposition parties workers rushed to the bungalow when the minister was chairing a meeting of officers there before attending a programme to distrib-

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ute smart health cards and locked the main gate forcing her to be confined there, the police said. They raised slogans against the government for Tuesday’s attack by BJD workers on Congress and BJP activists who were demonstrating during the chief minister’s visit to press their demand for the removal of Minister of State for Home D S Mishra in the Kalahandi woman teacher kidnap and murder case.

As Sahu was forced to

stay in bungalow for hours, the local police rushed to it and picked up the protestors.

“We picked up the protestors to maintain the law and order situation as the ruling BJD activists had also reached the place,” he said.

Ravi Naik, the BJP state general secretary was among those picked up by the police.

BJP and Congress had separately called the 12-hour Kuchinda bandh after the president of the Kuchinda Youth Congress unit, Jayant Kishan was beaten up mercilessly by a group of people allegedly members of BJD on Tuesday. Kishan is still in hospital.

The bandh evoked partial response in the township as the business community of the area did not extend support in view of Dhanteras and Diwali festivals.

or farmers, Father, in jail for 3 years over daughter’s Winds will blow against BJP in 2022: Bizmen all victims of govt’s Chidambaram after bypoll results bad policies: Rahul murder, freed after she was found alive

seats, the result shows that the BJP has won in Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh), Shiv Sena in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Congress in Mandi (Himachal Pradesh).

In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Shiv Sena candidate and the widow of late Mohan Delkar, Kalavati Delkar won by more than 50,000 votes. The Congress won all three Assembly constituencies of Arki, Fatehpur and Jubbal-Kotkhai of Himachal Pradesh. It has also won both the seats of Vallabhnagar and Dhariyawad in Rajasthan. In West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress swept all four seats, while the BJP and allies have gained grounds in the northeast.

In three of the four

NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the Union government over a media report that claimed more businesspersons died by suicide than farmers in 2020, saying both were victims of the dispensation’s “bad policies”.

Taking to Twitter, he tagged the media report which cited National Crime Records Bureau data to claim that at least 11,716 Indian businesspeople died by suicide in 2020, more than the farm suicide cases which numbered 10,677.

FARRUKHABAD (UP), NOV 3 (AGENCIES): A man in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad had to spend nearly three years in jail on charges of his daughter’s murder. Things became bizarre when the daughter who allegedly was “murdered” three years ago came forward to register a complaint and plead her father’s innocence. Taking cognizance of this gross negligence, the local court released the man and ordered a probe against the police.

T h e i n c i d e n t wa s re[orted from the Dev Saini village of Merapur police station of the district. It all

started in 2016 when the daughter of 61-year-old Lalaram, Soni, went missing.

The troubled father filed a police complaint and ran from pillar to post to take the case forward. However, when the police were unable to trace Soni, they arrested Lalaram and charged him with the murder of his own daughter Lalaram had filed a police complaint raising suspicion against four people, Omkar Ajab Singh, San-

tosh, Vishnu Dayal and Santosh Devi. However, instead of acting on Lalaram’s complaint, the cops arrested him for the murder of his own daughter and charged him under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 302. Ignoring the merit of the case, the officers filed a chargesheet based on conspiracy and false evidence.

The case became widely known in the region.

When the his daughter got to know about her father’s trouble, she came forward

and testified that she was actually alive.

After Lalram’s release, the court also ordered to file a case against the four people against whom he had initially complained. Accusing the police of torturing him, Lalaram said that he was beaten up inside the lockup till he confessed to the murder of his daughter who actually was alive.

He added that police even extorted money from him in return for letting his innocent son-in-law out.

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Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, the security deposit of BJP candidates has been forfeited.

The security deposit of the BJP candidates in Gosaba, Khardha and Dinhata have been lost, raising a huge question mark on the party’s performance. The JD(U) has won in both the seats of Bihar-- Kusheshwar Asthan and Tarapur. The candidates of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and ally United Democratic Party (UDP) were leading in the Mawryngkneng, Rajabala and Mawphlang Assembly seats in Meghalaya.

In MP’s Khandwa Lok Sabha seat, the BJP has had an easy win. The party has also won Jobat, and was leading in Prithvipur but trailing in Raigon.

In Maharashtra, the lone seat that went for the bypoll has been bagged by the Congress. It has wrested Hanagal seat from BJP in Karnataka which is the home turf of the CM but the major setback has been for TRS which has lost Huzoorabad seat to the BJP.

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“Congress won eight seats Non-BJP parties won 7 seats of which only one seat was won by a crypto ally of the BJP, namely YSR Congress. The other six seats were won by parties opposed to the BJP. “The honours are even today. Which way will the wind blow in 2022?.”

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Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, fell 1.63 per cent to USD 83.34 per barrel in global trade.

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Vigilance Awareness Week was observed at the NEEPCO Corporate Office and all offices/ locations of NEEPCO from October 26 to November 1. The Week commenced with the pledge taking and display of banners in prominent locations. Various competitions were organized during the Week to spread Awareness on Vigilance, based on the theme “‘Independent India @ 75: Self Reliance with Integrity’.

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To meet the energyand building-related emissions target of their Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Climate Agreement, Vietnam will also pilot the handbook in three cities, Can Tho, Tam Ky and Dong Hoi City.

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physical training was bagged by constable Zuchanthung Tungoe and for best in turnout was bagged by constable Khriephreto Meyase.

Vice principal NPTS, I Meren Chenth was the parade commander while chief drill instructor NPTS, ABI Pitongse Sangtam was the parade 2 i/c.

ADGP, Renchamo Kikon and other senior police officials also attended the program.

Besides, a weak American currency in the overseas market also helped the local unit, forex dealers said.

At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened strong at 74.64 against the greenback and later gained strength to settle at 74.46, a level not seen since October 5. The local unit moved in

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quarters for recognising the services of the instructors.

E a r l i e r, t h e D G P handed over trophies and certificates to the recruits.

The award for all-round best performance and best in legal studies was bagged by constable Limasunep Longkumer, for best in weapon handling was bagged by constable Anguvito H. Zhimomi, for best in drill was bagged by constable Phasenti Magh, for best in

MUMBAI, NOV 3 (PTI): Extending its winning run for a fifth straight session, the rupee rose further by 22 paise to close at a nearly one-month high of 74.46 against the US currency on Wednesday on the back of easing crude oil prices and foreign fund flows into domestic IPOs.

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On the occasion, Metha also acknowledged chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy chief minister Y Patton, DGP and all senior officers from police head-

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On the outlook, he said, “We are sure that this demand will continue to surge till the end of the financial year and we look forward to supporting the consumers to find their ve-

NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (PTI): Gold price in the national capital on Wednesday tumbled by Rs 375 to Rs 46,411 per 10 grams amid a decline in the international prices of precious metals as well as rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 46,786 per 10 gram.

Silver also tumbled Rs 898 to Rs 62,052 per kilogram from Rs 62,950 per kilogram in the previous trade.

The Indian rupee surged 22 paise to close at 74.46 against the US dollar on Wednesday. In the international market, gold traded lower at USD 1,781 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 23.48 per ounce.

“Gold prices traded weak with spot gold prices at COMEX trading 0.32 per cent down at USD 1,781 per ounce on Wednesday,” HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said.

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auto major Tata Motors had a good day on Dhanteras on Tuesday. “On the auspicious day of Dhanteras, our deliveries nearly doubled as compared to last year, owing to strong demand for our ‘New Forever’ range, including the newly launched Punch and the EVs. Across India, our deliveries grew by 94 per cent,” Tata Motors President, Passenger Vehicles Business Unit Shailesh Chandra said.

He, however, did not disclose the exact sales number for the day. Multibrand certified used car company, Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd said it delivered a record 1,028 units on Dhanteras through

hicles through our strong online and offline channels.”

MG Motor India had stated that it delivered over 500 units of its mid-sized SUV Astor to customers during the auspicious day.

This is particularly special considering acute shortage of chips, MG Motor India said in a statement adding it was trying “its best to improve the availability to meet its initial target of 4,000-5,000 deliveries by December-end 2021”.

Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), which represents over 15,000 auto dealers that own over 26,500 outlets across the country, had on Tuesday said that the chip shortage situation has impacted offtake in the passenger vehicle segment.

“This is the worst festive season which Indian Auto Retail has seen in the last decade. Chip shortage is impacting supplies in PV creating a huge shortage of vehicles in SUV, compact SUV and luxury segment,” FADA President Vinkesh Gulati had said.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (PTI): Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it sold around 13,000 units on the day of Dhanteras, lower than last year hampered by supply constraints due to semiconductor shortage, although Tata Motors stated its deliveries grew 94 per cent. Automobile dealers’ body FADA on Tuesday termed the current festive season the worst in terms of business in a decade for its retail partners across the country as chip shortage impacted supplies in passenger vehicles creating a huge shortage of vehicles in SUV, compact - SUV and luxury segment.

“Demand and bookings have been good. We tried our best to deliver as many vehicles as possible.

However due to supply side constraints we closed a little lower than last year, at around 13,000 units,” Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Director (Marketing & Sales) Shashank Srivastava told PTI. On the other hand, homegrown

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We’ll lead if you don’t: Indian schoolgirl at COP26

G L A S G OW, N OV 3 (PTI): A 15-year-old Indian schoolgirl, whose solar-powered ironing cart project was the finalist of Prince William’s inaugural Earthshot Prize, addressed the World Leaders’ Summit of the COP26 conference in Glasgow with a clarion call for them to act and save the planet.

Vinisha Umashankar, who is from Tamil Nadu, was part of the “Accelerating Clean Technology Innovation and Deployment”, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just before he left for New Delhi on Tuesday evening.

She invited world leaders, international organisations, civil society, and business leaders to stand with her generation and back the innovations, solutions and projects working to repair the planet and join the next generation in taking action.

“We, the Earthshot Prize Winners and finalists, are proof that the greatest challenge in the history of our Earth is also the great-

Vinisha Umashankar’s solar-powered ironing cart project was the finalist of Prince William’s inaugural Earthshot Prize.

est opportunity. We lead the greatest wave of innovation humanity has ever known,” said Umashankar.

“We chose not to complain, but take actions that will make us wealthier and healthier. We chose to do these things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard. Rising to these challenges will shape a new generation. A generation that will build a better world for all of us and generations to come,” she said.

“We won’t wait for you to act. We will lead even

14 injured in Pak bomb blast

At least 14 people were injured, 5 seriously, in a bomb explosion during a football match in the town of Hub.

ISLAMABAD, NOV 3 (IANS): Fourteen people were injured in a bomb explosion in Kharan district of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, police sources said.

About four to five kg of explosives fixed in a motorbike were detonated by unknown militants at a busy road of the district, sources told Xinhua news agency, adding that all of the injured were civilians. The injured

have been shifted to a nearby hospital where four of them are reported to be in critical condition. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet, and police have kicked off the investigation process at the blast site. Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo condemned the attack and directed the hospital to provide the best possible medical treatment to the injured.

if you don’t. We’ll build the future, even if you are stuck in the past. Please accept my invite. I assure you won’t regret it,” she added.

Umashankar had made the shortlist cut of the 1 million pounds Earthshot Prize within the “Clean Our Air” category with her concept of a solar-powered clean alternative to the charcoal-powered street irons that press clothes for millions of Indians each day. Earlier, she joined the Indian winner in the category, Vidyut Mohan, for a

meeting with Prime Minister Modi.

“It was such an honour meeting the Prime Minister, who was very curious about my winning agricultural waste recycling project and had some very encouraging words about scaling this up to help farmers all over India,” said Mohan, the co-founder of Takachar – which was named the winner of the prize last month for its cheap, small-scale, portable technology that converts crop residues into sellable bio-products.

“The prize means a lot as it gives the project a global scale and also offers us access to crucial support and funding,” said Mohan, with reference to his 1mn pounds win.

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, joined the winners and finalists at the World Leaders’ Summit, hosted by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson where Heads of State and Government leaders assembled over Monday and Tuesday to deliver nation-

al plans to tackle climate change.

“Our Finalists are bursting with energy, ideas and ambition, so please expect many of them to come knocking on your doors!

Their ingenuity is amazing.

Their potential is off the charts. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to the real superstars in this room today,” Prince William said in his address to the summit.

Earlier on Tuesday, Global Advisor to the Earthshot Prize Winners, Michael R. Bloomberg, hosted an Earthshot Prize Global Alliance Assembly reception in the Green Zone of COP26.

This was the first time the finalists met with some of the Global Alliance, an unprecedented network of philanthropists, NGOs and some of the world’s biggest companies and brands representing 3.6 million employees globally that together will help support and scale the innovative and ground-breaking solutions developed by all 15 finalists.

WASHINGTON, NOV 3 (AGENCIES): NSO Group has been placed on a US blacklist by the Biden administration after it determined the Israeli spyware maker has acted “contrary to the foreign policy and national security interests of the US,” reports The Guardian.

The finding by the commerce department represents a blow to the Israeli company and reveals a deep undercurrent of concern by the US about the impact of spyware on national security interests.

It comes three months after a consortium of journalists working with the French non-profit group Forbidden Stories, including the Guardian, revealed multiple cases of journalists and activists who were hacked by foreign governments using the spyware.

The Guardian and others also revealed that the mobile numbers of Emmanuel Macron, the French president, and nearly his entire cabinet were contained on a leaked list of individuals who were selected as possible targets of surveillance.

“Today’s action is a part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to put human rights at the center of US foreign policy, including by working to stem the proliferation of digital tools used for repression,” the commerce department said in a statement.

“This effort is aimed at improving citizens’ digital security, combatting cyber threats, and mitigating unlawful surveillance and follows a recent interim final rule released by the commerce department establishing controls on

Further analysis found that one of those crossbinding antibodies was able to bind to a multitude of animal coronaviruses in addition to the two humaninfecting pathogens. “This antibody binds to the coronavirus at a location that is conserved across numerous mutations and variations,” Haynes said. “As a result, it can neutralise a wide range of coronaviruses,” he explained.

Researchers at the University of North Carolina

the export, reexport, or incountry transfer of certain items that can be used for malicious cyber activities.”

The commerce department said it included NSO – as well as three other companies – on the so-called “entity list” because it had “reasonable cause to believe, based on specific and articulated facts, that the entity has been involved, or is involved, or poses a significant risk of being or becoming involved in activities that are contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States”.

In effect, it means that NSO will be barred from buying parts and components from US companies without a special licence.

It also puts a cloud over the sale of the company’s software globally, including in the US.

C A N B E R R A , N OV 3 (AP): Australia leaking French President Emmanuel Macron’s text messages to the media was a “new low” and a warning to other world leaders that their private communications with the Australian government could be weaponised and used against them, the French ambassador said on Wednesday.

French Ambassador to Australia Jean-Pierre Thebault used an address to Australia’s National Press Club to make a withering attack on Canberra’s surprise decision to scrap a 90 billion Australian dollar ($66 billion) contract with France to build a fleet of 12 diesel-electric submarines.

Australian media on Tuesday reported the contents of a text message from Macron to Prime Minister Scott Morrison in September in which the French leader asked: “Should I expect good or bad news for our joint submarines ambitions?”

The Office of the Bamunpukhuri – I Village Council invites all the concerned citizens of Bamunpukhuri – I Village to the General Meeting which will be held on Saturday the 6th November 2021, at 10:00 am, Kachari Community Hall.

With immense pride and honor we the Rainbow Colony Council would like to congratulate Deputy Kilonser "YANPVüO JUNGI" on being appointed as the CAO (Central Administrative Officer) of Wokha District.

We would like to express our profound gratitude to the Hon'ble collective Leadership of NSCN/GPRN (NSCN-IM) for recognizing his contributions and elevating him to a prestigious post.

The Council wishes and prays to our Almighty God to bestow him with good health, brighter wisdom and many more achievements in his future endeavors.

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The commerce department said that “investigative information” had shown NSO and another Israeli surveillance company called Candiru had developed and supplied spyware to foreign governments that used this tool to “maliciously target government officials, journalists, businesspeople, activists, academics, and embassy workers”.

NSO has said that its spyware is used by foreign government clients to target serious criminals. It has denied that any of its clients ever targeted Macron or any French government officials.

But in the weeks that followed the publication of the Pegasus project, Israeli officials met with counterparts in the US and France to discuss allegations of abuse of the technology.

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The 30th General Conference of the Ezonmontsü-rüi Ekhung will be held on 12th November 2021, 10:00 AM at DBHSS Youth Centre, Wokha Town, Nagaland.

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the thenyizumi Union Kohima (tUK) with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to the following members on their recent promotion.

1. er. Mhaseto Nakro, S/o Lt. Vamuzu Nakro promoted to Addl. Director (HOD) under Technical Education.

2. Mr. Besuhu Dawhou, S/o Lt. Hukhuyi Dawhou promoted to Registrar under Agriculture Department.

The Union conveys best wishes in all their future endeavours.

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Morrison used it as proof that Macron knew the deal was in doubt after Macron accused the Australian leader of lying during a Paris dinner in June. Macron said Morrison gave him no indication the deal would not go ahead.

France has condemned the leak as a further breach of trust. “This is an unprecedented new low, in terms of how to proceed and also in terms of truth and trust,” Thebault said.

“Doing so... sends a very worrying signal for all heads of state: Beware, in Australia there will be leaks and what you say in

confidence to your partners will be eventually used and weaponised against you,” Thebault added.

Rather than proof that Morrison hadn’t lied to Macron, the message suggested Australia had left France in the dark.

“It completely demonstrates that until the last minute, we didn’t know where things were heading to,” Thebault said. “It completely demonstrates that nothing has ever been told to us.”

Australia cancelled the deal when it formed an alliance with U.S. and Britain to acquire a fleet of eight nuclear-powered submarines built with U.S. technology.

Morrison maintains that he did not lie to the French leader and had been clear that conventional submarines would not meet Australia’s evolving strategic needs. The French ambassador agreed with Macron’s assessment that he had been lied to by Morrison on multiple occasions.

Nepal to sell surplus electricity in India’s energy exchange market KATHMANDU, NOV 3 (PTI): For the first time, Nepal will sell its surplus electricity to India at a competitive rate after New Delhi allowed the neighbouring country to trade its power in the Indian power exchange market, according to media reports on Wednesday.

The Energy Exchange under India’s Power Ministry on Monday granted permission to Nepal after persistent lobbying from Kathmandu, as Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is now in a position to sell its surplus energy, according to a report in The Kathmandu Post. In the first phase, 39MW power, including 24MW produced by NEAowned Trishuli hydropower and 15MW Devighat power house, has been permitted for trading in Indian Energy

Exchange (IEX). Both projects were developed with India’s assistance.

“Following the Indian approval for Nepal to export its electricity, power trade between the two countries has entered a new phase,” the report cited Nepal’s ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation as saying.

Gokarna Raj Pantha, joint spokesperson for the ministry, told the Post that the Nepal Electricity Authority would now be able to participate in an auction in the Indian Energy Exchange everyday to sell power.

The NEA will start exporting the power through 400- kV Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur inter-country transmission line from midnight, The Himalayan Times reported.

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This is to inform all the students concerned of Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) that filling up of examination forms for Even Semesters (II, IV & VI) Compartmental exams shall be done from 10th Nov to 16th Nov 2021. The students can avail the form from Examination Cell at the Institute and submit at the same after filling up the form with the examination fee of Rs. 500/- per semester and photo copy of the compart mark sheet(s) on any of the above mentioned dates during office hours (9:00Hrs to 16:00Hrs). Late submission of forms shall not be entertained by any means. Details of exam routings shall be notified latter in the Institute website. Students are advised to take due care while filling up the form as any wrong entries shall not be considered. For any clarification or queries, students can contact 8731820910 or 8794217386 .

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at Chapel Hill (UNC), US, tested the antibody in mice to determine whether it could effectively block or minimise the infections.

They found that when given before the animals were infected, the antibody protected mice against developing SARS, Covid-19 and its variants such as Delta. The researchers also found that the antibody provide protection from many animal coronaviruses that have the potential to cause human pandemics.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 3 (IANS): The Taliban has banned the use of foreign currencies in Afghanistan, a move that could further disrupt the war-torn nation’s economy on the brink of collapse, the BBC reported.

“The economic situation and national interests in the country require that all Afghans use Afghani currency in their every trade,” the Taliban said.

The economy is struggling due to the withdrawal of international financial support after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August.

The US dollar has been used widely in Afghanistan’s markets.

Dollars are also often used for trade in areas bordering Afghanistan’s neighbours such as Pakistan.

tered or eliminated, leaving antibodies ineffectual, they said. However, the researchers noted that there are often sites on the virus that remain unchanged despite mutations.

They focused on antibodies that target these sites because of their potential to be highly effective across different lineages of a virus.

Of the 1,700 antibodies from the two individuals, the researchers found 50 antibodies that had the ability to bind to both the SARS-CoV-1 virus as well as SARS-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19.

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for the current epidemic,” said study co-senior author Barton Haynes, director of Duke University Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI), US. “It could also be available for future outbreaks, if or when other coronaviruses jump from their natural animal hosts to humans,” Haynes said.

The researchers identified over 1,700 antibodies, which the immune system produces to bind at specific sites on specific viruses to block the pathogen from infecting cells.

When viruses mutate, many binding cites are al-

France says Australia hits ‘new low’ leaking Macron texts

US ‘black lists’ Israeli maker of Pegasus spyware

Novel antibody reduces severity of Covid-19 infection: Study

WASHINGTON, NOV 3 (PTI): Scientists have identified and tested an antibody that limits the severity of infections from a variety of coronaviruses, including those that cause Covid-19 as well as the SARS illness.

The study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine on Tuesday, isolated the antibody by analysing blood from a patient who had been infected with the SARS-CoV-1 virus, which caused the SARS outbreak, and from a current Covid-19 patient.

“This antibody has the potential to be a therapeutic

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE

No.AGR/KVK-Mp/2017-18/ The Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland invites application for the post of SMS (Genetics & plant Breeding) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mon. The number of post required qualification and terms & conditions for appointment are given below:Sl. Name of the Nos. of Qualification No. posts post 1. Subject Matter essential: Master Degree in Genetics & plant Breeding 1 Specialist (SMS) with specialization in plant Breeding, having good (Genetics & plant academic record from a recognized University.

Breeding), KVK Preference: ph.D in the relevant field with knowledge Mon of local language/ communication skill, two years’ field working experience in ICAR or KVK or equivalent Institute.

Total: 1 teRMS & cONDitiONS: 1. The appointments are purely on temporary basis and shall stand terminated as and when ICAR stops funding.

2. The Undersigned reserves right to terminate service of any incumbent without any notice, if the service is found unsatisfactory.

3. The scale of pay for the post against Sl. No. 1 is Rs. 15600-39100 /- (basic) plus Grade pay Rs.5400/- (Level-10) 4. The age limit of the candidate should not be below 20 years and above 35 years.

Interested candidates may apply with all their relevant Bio-data and self attested academic certificates including ST, Indigenous Certificate, Unemployment Certificate and Experience Certificate (if any) along with 3 (three) recent passport size photograph within 15 days from the date of advertisement.

Applications should be addressed to the Director of Agriculture, Nagaland, Kohima, with envelop super scribed “AppLICATION FOR THE pOST OF __________________ .

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planning New band ‘BrahMos’ releases maiden official song ‘Tadpayegi’ Kristen Stewart engaged Ed10Sheeran ‘symbol records’ A to girlfriend Dylan Meyer E

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Dylan Meyer and Kristen Stewart

risten Stewart is engaged to her girlfriend of two years Dylan Meyer. The Twilight star dropped the news on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show, telling the host, “We’re marrying, it’s happening”. She also talked about the proposal, saying, “I wanted to be proposed to, so I think I very distinctly carved out what I wanted and she nailed it.”

According to reports, Stewart — who has previously dated her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson — first met Meyer eight years ago on the sets of a movie. But, they reconnected again after six years.

The 31-year-old Spencer actor had previously said that the couple’s romance began when Dylan arrived at the same party that she was at. And in a total rom-com style, Kristen had told Dylan, “Where have you been and how have I not known you?”

The couple was purportedly in love within two

weeks of this encounter.

In August 2019, the pair made its first public appearance, when they were spotted embracing while out for a walk. Back then, Stewart had recently split from her model girlfriend Stella Maxwell.

Meyer, a screenwriter, is known for her work on Moxie and Rock Bottom.

The couple went Instagram official in October 2019, when Meyer posted an intimate picture of the two of them sharing a kiss, captioning it, “Find me under the covers hiding from the happiness police.”

In November 2019, Stewart had told Howard Stern that she had first told Meyer she loved her really “early” in their relationship: “I’m really impulsive.

The first time I told her I loved her, it was really late, we were in some sh*tty bar, and her friends were there or whatever, and they walked out, and I was just like, ‘Oh, man, I’m so f***ing in love with you.’

Done.”

(Reuters)

d Sheeran is planning more “symbol records”. The 30-year-old singer - who has topped the charts with ‘+’, ‘x’, ‘÷’ and ‘=’ over the past decade - is set to release an acoustic ‘-’ record in 2022, and he already knows how he’s going to title the following five LPs. He told the ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast: “I’m going to make 10 symbol records, but the next five won’t be maths.”

He’s also got plans for a follow-up to 2019’s ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’, which featured high profile duets with the likes of Eminem, Cardi B, Justin Bieber and Stormzy.

He added: “Between the next one I’ll do ‘No. 7.’

“Meanwhile, Ed is giving some thought to his touring schedule too and revealed his upcoming ‘Mathematics’ live run - which kicks off in Dublin in April 2022 will last five years before he looks to be more selective.

Revealing his wife Cherry Seaborn and their daughter Lyra - who they welcomed into the world in August 2020 - will be joining him, he said: “I’m bringing my family with me. My daughter is one and when she starts school I’m going to want to be settled and I’m not going to want to go on a five-year world tour.

“So now is the time to do it. I’m going to do it until she turns five or six and then stop. Then I think I’ll tour in school holidays.”

(Contactmusic)

newly formed band “BrahMos” from Nagaland comprising of seven members ensembled from different regions of the state has recently released its maiden official authentic hindi song, “Tadpayegi” on October 30 2021, in their YouTube Channel.

The members included Angap Ngapgang and Keziah Semy on vocals, Khriela Kets and Kennedy Chiru on guitars, Tia Phom on bass, Kekhrie Dzüvichü on Drums and Imti Zulu as the band manager/country vocalist.

The band name BrahMos itself aimed to portray its powerful emotions like that of any supersonic mis-

sile through music. The band’s range of genre is flexible and reflects on multiple genres like Country, Blues, Hindi, Rock n Roll, etc.

The song, “Tadpayegi”, interprets about the remorse that oftentimes occurs in any relationship that has ended.

The song talked about “betrayal, the separation and the inexpressible pain one has to go through and the wrap of one relationship does not mean the end of the world, hence, one has to buckle up their shoes, strengthen their mind and move on”.

The band BrahMos revealed that the band is all set to release their second song (cover) on November 13, 2021. (Correspondent) The newly formed band BrahMos

Blackpink set to release their movie in India on Nov 12

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opular all-girl K-Pop group Blackpink are set to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their debut with a theatrical release of the film ‘Blackpink: The Movie’ in Indian theatres on November 12.

Blackpink is a quartet comprising Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa.

The band’s debut song reached the top of every record chart in Korea within only four hours of its release, announcing a splendid arrival of ‘The Monster Rookie’.

Each member of Blackpink possesses distinctive talent such as vocal, dancing, rapping, and musical skills while boasting

perfect chemistry among the members.

While the film is a celebration of the band’s debut anniversary, it is also a special gift for ‘Blink’ - Blackpink’s fans to revisit unforgettable memories and enjoy the passionate performances in festive spirit.

The film consists of diverse sequences focused on each and

every member, some of which are: ‘The Room of Memories’; a segment looking back on five years of memories since their debut, ‘Beauty’; compelling shots of all four members with their distinct characteristics, ‘Exclusive Interviews’, a message for the fans.

Furthermore, the re-edited versions of the live performances from ‘The Show’ (2021), ‘In Your Area’, and a dozen more hit songs by Blackpink will be unfolded on the screens to provide the global fans with a touching experience as though they are actually at fan meeting events and live concerts.

PVR Pictures will release it in India on November 12. (IANS)

Noted B’wood screenwriter Shafeeq Ansari passes away

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oted screenwriter Shafeeq Ansari of ‘Baghban’ fame died early on Wednesday in Mumbai after a prolonged ilness. He was 84.

His son Mohsin Ansari confirmed the news of the writer’s demise and his last rites are to be performed at the Oshiwara cemetery.

Shafeeq Ansari started his career as a writer in 1974 with Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha-starrer ‘Dost’, followed

by Dharmendra and Hema Malini-starrer ‘Dil Ka Heera’ and in 1990 he penned Dilip Kumar, Govinda and Madhuri Dixitstarrer ‘Izzatdar’ followed by ‘Pyaar Hua Chori Chori’ which starred Mithun and Gouthami.

Ansari joined hands with veteran filmmaker B.R Chopra and was credited as one of the dialogue and screenplay writers of 2003 hit ‘Baghban’ featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and Salman Khan.

He is survived by his son Moshin and a daughter.

(IANS)

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ATO AREA SPORTS ASSOCIATION • 35th GBs' trophy (Football) • 32nd Lt. Nikhekhu & Lt. N. Yihoto Zhimo memorial Volleyball trophy (men/Women) • 7th Lt. Shekuto Süü memorial Badminton trophy (men/Women)

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With immense pride and honour, the Jotsoma Students’ Union extent our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Nuneno N a k h r o , D / o M r. S a z o t o Nakhro and Mrs. Sedevisieno Nakhro for securing the post in Medical Scientist, ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) New Delhi Hqs. in the recently ICMR Scientist Exam 2020.

The Union wishes and prays that the Almighty God continue to give her good health, wisdom and success in her new endeavors.

Bode Peseyie Keneibizo Peseyie President, JSU Info & Publicity Secy. JSU

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Prince FC lifts Futsal Nite tounrey in Jalukie

Prince FC Jalukie Town and Royal FC Samziuram with match officials and organisers after the final match.

D I M A P U R , N OV 3 (NPN): Prince FC Jalukie Town defeated Royal FCSamziuram via-shoot out to win the second edition of Futsal Nite tournament.

Nsamlungbe Nkie from Royal FC Samziuram was adjudged as the best player while Adambo from Prince FC Jalukie Town bagged the best keeper

award.

The event was organised by The Next Plan Club Jalukie B, sponsored by M-Tech Construction and powered by Sound King studio Jalukie.

A total of 64 teams participated in the tournament which began on October 25 and culminated on October 30 at Jalukie B local

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ground. Meanwhile, the club expressed gratitude to everyone for their assistance in making the tournament successful.

It may be mentioned that the Next Plan Club was formed in 2019 with a group of young and like-minded individuals with the vision to uplift and help the society, for a better tomorrow.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Honoured to be Taekwondo Championship 2021 NABA to organise training session In this regard, NABA NOV 3 (NPN): Dimapur District Tae- KOHIMA, NOV 3 (NPN): awarded Khel DIMAPUR, kwondo Association (DDTA) will be organising the Nagaland Aainball As- has invited all the sports Dimpaur District Taekwondo Championship 2021 sociation (NABA) has in- lovers and enthusiasts to Ratna: Neeraj 20th from November 19 to 20 at Dimapur Government Col- formed that it would be the demonstration-cumNEW DELHI, NOV 3 (PTI): Named for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after winning a historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday said he would continue to work hard to bring more laurels for the country.

The 23-year old Chopra, who became only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold in the Tokyo Games, is among the 12 sportspersons named for the countr y’s highest spor ting award.

“Very honoured to be awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna alongside some outstanding sportspersons. Aap sabhi ke sahyog aur support ke liye tahe dil se dhanyavad (Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support from all of you),” he said in a tweet.

lege, auditorium. Further details can be contacted at: introducing Aainball Sport for the first time in Naga8794217690 and 9774042185. land under the initiative of State manager and president, Avizo Nienu.

DIMAPUR, NOV 3 (NPN): Basketball Association Mokokchung District (BAMD) which had been formed in 2020 has set its focus to promote basketball in the district.

BAMD, which had been formed by basketball lovers and players in Mokokchung district will also be conducting series of activities like coaching camps and tournaments in the phase manner. The association further informed invited interested basketball players and lovers in the district to join BAMD membership.

BAMD is headed by Meyatoshi Imchen as president and Temsutoshi Longkumer as general secretary.

BAMD to promote basketball

training session on November 4, 2021, at Hockey Ground, IG Stadium, Kohima from 9.00 am onwards.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First Death Anniversary of

Late Mego Nagi

1st Death anniversary of our beloved

Late KELENGUNUO KHRUOMO 1996 – 2020

17/07/81 – 04/11/2020

A year has passed since you left us; it has been a very difficult one. Your love and dedication towards us are fondly remembered in our hearts.

We cherished your memories and deeply missing you.

Your loving husband, son & relatives

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021

T20 WC: India keep alive in semifinal race with 66-run win over Afghanistan ABU DHABI, NOV 3 (IANS/PTI): India managed to keep themselves alive in the semifinals race of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a huge 66-run win over Afghanistan in a Group 2 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday. After India’s batting rose to the occasion with a gigantic 210/2 in 20 overs, it was always an uphill mountain to climb for Afghanistan, who made 144/7 in their 20 overs.

With their net runrate finally entering the positive bracket (+0.073), India would now hope that Afghanistan can recover from this drubbing and upset New Zealand, giving Virat Kohli’s men an outside chance to qualify for the semi-finals behind Pakistan who are set to top the group.

Afghanistan lost openers Mohammad Shahzad and Hazratullah Zazai in the power-play.

While Shahzad lobbed one to mid-off off Mohammed Shami for a three-ball duck on the last ball of third over, Zazai top-edged to short mid-

as Rashid Khan slogged straight to long-on. Karim Janat hit a six on the final ball of the innings but the match’s fate had been sealed long ago in India’s favour.

Earlier, Rohit (74) and Rahul (69) stitched 140 runs from 14.4 overs for the opening wicket to set up India’s big total.

Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant Pant remained not out on 35 and

27 respectively.

Fo r A f g h a n i s t a n , Karim Janat and Gulbadin Naib took a wicket each.

Brief Scores: India 210/2 in 20 overs (Rohit Sharma 74, KL Rahul 69, Karim Janat 1/7, Gulbadin Naib 1/39) beat Afghanistan 144/7 in 20 overs (Karim Janat 42 not out, Mohammad Nabi 35, Mohammed Shami 3/32, Ravichandran Ashwin 2/14) by 66 runs.

Group 2 - after India’s win over Afghanistan KL Rahul hits a boundary during the Twenty20 World Cup match between India and Afghanistan, Wednesday. (PTI)

Teams

P

W L

NR

Points NRR

Pakistan

4

4

0

0

8

+1.065

wicket off Jasprit Bumrah on the first ball of the fourth over.

The fifth over by Shami went for 21 runs, with Gulbadin Naib taking a four while Rahmanullah Gurbaz smacked back-toback sixes before finishing the over with a four. Naib struck Hardik Pandya for two fours to take Afghanistan to 47/2 in the first six overs.

Post power-play, Gurbaz went for another big hit but skied to Pandya at deep mid-wicket off Ravindra Jadeja. With Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin

Afghanistan

4

2

2

0

4

+1.481

New Zealand

3

2

1

0

2

+0.816

India

3

1

2

0

2

+0.073

Namibia

3

1

2

0

2

-1.600

Scotland

3

0

3

0

0

-2.645

working in tandem, Afghanistan found it hard to break free. Ashwin got his first T20I wicket since 2016 by trapping Naib plumb lbw in front. Ashwin scalped his second wicket of the match in the 12th over as Najibullah Zadran tried to reverse sweep but was clean bowled.

Mohammad Nabi and Karim Janat stitched a 57-run partnership for the sixth wicket. But Shami came back in the 19th over to take out Nabi, holing out to deep mid-wicket. Two balls later, Shami had his third wicket of the match

India’s remaining fixtures Oct 5, India vs Scotland (Dubai) Oct 8, India vs Namibia (Dubai) New Zealand’s remaining fixtures Oct 5, New Zealand vs Namibia (Sharjah) Oct 7, New Zealand vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)

THURSDAY’S MATCHES Australia Vs Bangladesh: 3:30 pm West Indies Vs Sri Lanka: 7:30 pm

Guptill shines as Kiwis beat Scotland DUBAI, NOV 3 (IANS): Veteran opener Martin Guptill’s excellent 93 helped New Zealand beat Scotland by 16 runs in the 32nd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.

Guptill, who was going through a rough patch before the match, smashed 7 sixes and 6 fours during his 56-ball stay in the middle. After putting 172/5 in 20 overs, the Black Caps restricted Scotland to 156/5 as their bowlers’ experience triumphed over an inspirational Scotland performance.

Michael Leask played some brilliant shots but failed to guide his team home. He remained unbeaten on 42. Seamer Trent Boult and spinner Ish Sodhi scalped two wickets each for New Zealand.

Earlier, despite a toporder failure, New Zealand posted a good total of 172, thanks to Guptill.

Meanwhile, Guptill also became just the second batsman in T20I

Martin Guptill bats during the match between New Zealand and Scotland in Dubai, Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

history to breach the 3000run mark. He reached the milestone after Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, who currently has 3225 runs in 92 matches. The Kiwi opener secured the feat in 105 matches while opening for Black Caps, scoring at an average of 32.30 with a good strike rate of 136.29.

Guptill held one end as wickets fell at the other on regular intervals in the first ten overs, while Glenn Phillips (33) helped stabilise the innings along-

side Guptill.

A m o n g b ow l e r s, Safyaan Sharif and Bradley Wheal picked two wickets each but Mark Watt bowled a brilliant spell, conceding only 13 runs in four overs while picking the wicket of Devon Conway.

Brief scores: New Zealand: 172/5 in 20 overs (Martin Guptill 93, Glenn Phillips 33, Sharif 2-28) vs Scotland: 156/5 (Michael Leask 42*, Matthew Cross 27, Trent Boult 2-29, Ish Sodhi 2-42).

NSF Trophy: MhakenyiKro-u enter finals Dravid appointed as head coach JYO annual sports meet begins

Players of MhakenyiKro-u (white) tussle for the ball with Berenike FC on Wednesday. (NP)) Correspondent

KOHIMA, NOV 3 (NPN): MhakenyiKro-u FC entered the finals of the 21st NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy by defeating Berenike FC Meriema 4-1 in the first semi final at IG Stadium, here on Wednesday.

The first goal came in the form of a free kick in the 5th minute taken by Asito Krose. Asito went on to achieve a hat trick by scoring two more goals in the 17th and 86th minutes of the game.

His teammate, Yhun-

shalo Kemp added the final goal for the team in the 80th minute which sealed the deal. The lone goal for Berenike FC was scored by Longo in the 34th minute of the game.

Khrukhoto from Berenike FC, Joseph and Kalminlem from MhakenyiKro-u FC were cautioned with yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

Earlier KOHIMAS managing director and match patron of the game Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso in a brief remark stressed on the need for the youths to em-

ploy themselves in any field.

He said the main reason behind the high unemployment rate in Nagaland was solely because of laziness. He added that while Nagas were focused only on festivals and leisure, people who come from other parts of the country look and find opportunities to earn and make their living.

He said those people who were consider outsiders come to Nagaland uneducated and unskilled however, they were willing to take any kind of job while the educated youths of the state wasted their talents by staying unemployed.

He therefore urged the youths to move beyond the idea of only government jobs and be ready to take up any job and create their own opportunities. A special song was presented by Aseno Metha during the lemon break.

The second semi final will be played between Headhunters and Fifa FC on November 4 at 5:30 p.m. with DRDA, Dimapur project director, Kethosituo Sekhose as the match patron.

Rahul Dravid

MUMBAI, NOV 3 (IANS): Former India captain Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the head coach of the senior Indian men’s cricket team, said the BCCI on Wednesday. Dravid will take charge from the upcoming home series against New Zealand, starting with the T20Is from November 17.

“It is an absolute honour to be appointed as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team and I am really looking forward to this role. Under Mr Shastri, the team has done very well, and I hope to work with the team to take this forward.

Having worked closely with most of the boys either at NCA, U19 and India A setup, I know they have the passion and desire to im-

prove every day. There are some marquee multi-team events in the next two years, and I look forward to working with the players and the support staff to achieve our potential,” said Dravid in a statement. Dravid will take over from Ravi Shastri, whose tenure comes to an end after the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The decision to appoint Dravid was taken by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising of former India wicketkeeper Sulakshana Naik and former India pacer RP Singh.

“The BCCI welcomes Rahul Dravid as the Head Coach of India’s senior men’s team. Rahul has had an illustrious playing career and is one of the greats of the game. He has also served Indian cricket as Head of National Cricket Academy (NCA) with distinction.

Rahul’s effort at the NCA has nurtured several young cricketing talents who have gone on to represent the country at the international stage,” said BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Correspondent

KO H I M A , N OV 3 (NPN): The 61st annual sports meet of Jakhama Youth Organization began Wednesday at Jakhama local ground.

Speaking as the inaugural invitee, advisor to Chief Minister, Technical Education & Elections, Medo Yhokha extended greetings to the gathering on achieving a milestone with their 61st meet.

Yhokha infor med that taking note of lack of proper channel for talented sportspersons, the government was working on some sports policies to bring various disciplines together under Nagaland Olympic Association.

He said this channel would function as a platform for gifted sportspersons to represent the State in bigger arenas.

He said most sportspersons were limited to playing only in district and State levels due to lack of proper channels and therefore a proper set of policies would go a long

Medo Yhokha speaking at the inaugural of JYO annual sports meet. way in creating more platforms.

He called on the youths to widen their perspectives and create opportunities for the future.

He said the older generations, even though lacked proper infrastructures, were pioneers and achievers in many sports disciplines and given the present scenario, sportsperson in this age were blessed with all the provisions and therefore they had a greater

chance at achieving more.

He later wishes the meet a grand success.

Earlier the inaugural programme was chaired

by Dr. Kelühol Tase while JYO president, Kekhüsazo Zao delivered the president’s address.

The oath taking was administered by games and sports secretary, Khulto Khazo.

The four-day sports meet will culminate on November 6.

UCL: Ronaldo rescues United; Bayern, Juventus in Round of 16

LONDON, NOV 3 (AFP): Cristiano Ronaldo scored another late goal to rescue Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday, as his former club Juventus and Bayern Munich both secured qualification for the last 16 with two group games to spare.

Ronaldo fired in from the edge of the box a minute into injury time to snatch United a 2-2 draw with Atalanta in Italy and keep them on course to qualify from Group F. The competition’s alltime top scorer had earlier cancelled out Josip Ilicic’s opener to equalise at the end of a slick team move in first-half stoppage time.

However, having lost Raphael Varane to injury before that, United went behind again in the 56th minute when Duvan Zapata ran through, evading Harry Maguire before slotting in. The goal was initially disallowed for offside before being given after a VAR review, but Ronaldo thwarted the hosts again with his ninth goal in 11 appearances since returning to Old Trafford and his record-extending 139th goal in the competition.

beat Malmo 1-0 in Sweden with a second-half Hakim Ziyech goal.

Thomas Tuchel’s side, who were again without Romelu Lukaku, need one more point to be certain of advancing.

Lewandowski hat-trick

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during 2-2 draw against Atalanta on Tuesday. (AP)

“We believed until the end. I helped my team get one point,” said Ronaldo.

“We never give up, it’s a good result for us I think.”

The 36-year-old also scored an injury-time winner when United came from behind to beat Villarreal 2-1 in September and headed in late on to complete a comeback from 2-0 down to defeat Atalanta 3-2 at home two weeks ago.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are level on seven points atop the group with Villarreal, who beat Swiss

champions Young Boys 2-0 in Spain with Etienne Capoue scoring a first-half opener and then setting up Arnaut Danjuma to clinch the win late on.

Chelsea get better of Malmo

Captain Paulo Dybala’s brace helped Juventus to a 4-2 win over Zenit Saint Petersburg in Turin as they kept up their 100 percent record in Group H to secure a last-16 place.

Dybala’s early opener

was cancelled out when Leonardo Bonucci headed into his own net, but the Argentine international restored Juve’s lead just before the hour, netting a penalty which he had initially missed before being granted a retake.

Federico Chiesa and Alvaro Morata added further goals for Massimiliano Allegri’s team before Sardar Azmoun pulled one back in stoppage time.

Juve are three points clear of reigning European champions Chelsea, who

Robert Lewandowski netted a hat-trick as Bayern steamrollered Benfica 5-2 in Germany to make it four wins from four in Group E, securing their progress and leaving them requiring a single point to clinch first place.

Lewandowski nodded in the opener and then set up Serge Gnabry for a cheeky back-heel to make it two. Morato headed Benfica back into the game and Lewandowski then had a penalty saved right on half-time after a Lucas Verissimo handball.

However Leroy Sane made it 3-1 just after the restart and Lewandowski added two more delightful finishes either side of a consolation effort from visiting substitute Darwin Nunez. It was an eventful night for Lewandowski

on his 100th Champions League appearance. He has now scored 81 times in the competition – only Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have scored more.

“I never thought I would have so many games with so many goals,” Lewandowski told Amazon.

Meanwhile, managerless Barcelona boosted their qualification hopes, Ansu Fati’s goal in Ukraine securing a second straight 1-0 win over Dynamo Kiev to lift them up to second above Benfica.

Red Bull Salzburg could have sealed progress from Group G but instead the Austrians went down 2-1 to Wolfsburg in Germany. Ridle Baku and Lukas Nmecha scored for Wolfsburg either side of a Maximilian Woeber free-kick.

Lille and Wolfsburg are now just two points behind group leaders Salzburg after the French side came from behind to win 2-1 at Sevilla. Lucas Ocampos gave Sevilla the lead but Jonathan David levelled with a penalty and Jonathan Ikone secured Lille’s first win in 11 Champions League games.

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