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State govt cuts VAT on fuel by Rs. 7 per litre

D I M A P U R , N OV 4 (NPN): A day after the Centre cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs.5 and Rs.10 respectively, the state government Thursday reduced value added tax (VAT) on diesel, petrol and other motor spirit by Rs.7 per litre with immediate effect.

Taking to twitter, state chief minister Neiphiu Rio tweeted: “Happy to announce that the Government of Nagaland has reduced VAT on diesel and petrol and other motor spirit

by Rs 7 per litre, with immediate effect.”

In a notification, additional chief secretary & finance commissioner Sentiyanger Imchen stated: “In exercise of powers conferred by sub section 3 of Section 3A of the Nagaland (Sale of Petroleum and Petroleum Products including Motor Spirit and Lubricants) Taxation Act, 1967 (as amended), the Governor of Nagaland is hereby pleased to reduce the overall incidence of Value Added

District

Petrol price per litre in `

Diesel price per litre in `

Tuensang

100.58

86.92

Kiphire

100.47

86.88

Noklak

100.28

86.29

Mon

100.06

86.49

Phek

99.78

86.18

Zunheboto

99.78

86.14

Longleng

99.47

86.04

Mokokchung

99.45

85.89

Wokha

98.80

85.29

Kohima

98.05

84.59

Peren

97.30

84.04

Dimapur

96.92

83.68

Tax (VAT) on ‘Diesel’ and ‘Petrol and other Motor Spirit’ sold within the State of Nagaland by Rs. 7 only per litre with reference to the prices prevailing on the 3rd of November 2021.”

Welcoming the decision, state deputy chief minster Y Patton said that reduction of VAT on petrol, diesel, and other motor spirits was a “great move that deserves appreciation.”

Following the cut in central excise and VAT, petrol and diesel prices in Di-

mapur stood at Rs.96.92 per litre and Rs.83.68 per litre respectively. In the state capital Kohima, petrol and diesel was retailing at Rs.98.05 per litre and Rs.84.59 per litre respectively. (See table) IANS: Other North Eastern states-- Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Mizoram also announced additional cuts (VAT) in petrol and diesel prices by Rs. 7 a litre.

However, the petrol pumps in different North

Eastern states are taking the new prices of the transport fuel as per the Centre’s excise duty slash, but the state governments’ additional reductions are not yet effected due to lack of appropriate official communications.

An official of Indian Oil Corporation said, with the Centre and state governments’ reduction of taxes the rate of petrol in the North Eastern states would be around Rs 100 to Rs 104 and diesel Rs 86 to Rs 90.

Will prices of essential items come down?

While people have welcomed the Centre’s decision to reduce the excise duty on fuel, the moot question is whether the authorities in the State will also ensure that prices of all commodities are rationally cut in view of the slashing of petrol and diesel prices?

Ever since the pandemic outbreak, the woes of the common man had only multiplied as fuel prices reached new heights. For instance, cement per bag which was earlier sold at Rs. 470 per bag had shot up to Rs. 490 in Dimapur due to the hike in diesel prices. Similarly, prices of other essential items had also shot up without any regulation.

According to Indian Foundation of Transport Research and Training (IFTRT), freight rates on key trunk routes are expected to come down by 10-12 per cent over the next few days following the cut in the diesel prices.

The move will have a cascading impact on the prices of fruits, vegetables and other consumables, the prices of which are expected to come down, offering a relief from the persistent inflation.

According to a corporate legal expert, as per the information published by the Central government, the cost inflation index (CII) for 2021-22 is 317. During 2000-2001, it was 100.

India must enhance its military capabilities in ‘Be prepared to take booster dose line with changing world, modes of war: PM to complete fight against Covid’ NOWSHERA (J&K), NOV 4 (PTI): Asserting that modern border infrastructure will enhance the country’s military capabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that in a departure from earlier times, connectivity has been established in border and coastal areas, from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh and from Jaisalmer to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Addressing soldiers on the occasion of Diwali at Nowshera sector in J&K’s Rajouri district, Modi asserted that India must enhance its military capabilities in line with the changing world and modes of war, and noted that modern border infrastructure has been built to augment connectivity and troop deployment.

Hailing the valour of the soldiers, Modi said they were the ‘suraksha kawach’ (protective shield) of ‘Maa Bharti’ (mother India) and it was because of them that people of the country can sleep peacefully and there is

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Nowshera to celebrate Diwali with soldiers. (PTI)

happiness during festivals.

Hailing the role of the brigade here in the 2016 operation, Modi said their role fills the people of the country with pride.

“I will always remember that day as it was decided that all soldiers should return before sunset and I was waiting anxiously for the call to know if all my jawans had returned,” he said.

Without any casualties, all the bravehearts returned after their accomplishment, Modi said. After the surgical strikes, innumerable attempts were made to disturb

HYDERABAD, NOV 4 (IANS): According to doctors, people, especially those vulnerable to the Covid-19 infection in India, should be mentally prepared to take a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine to protect themselves from new variants and help complete the fight against the virus.

While India is on track to fully vaccinate its adult population, advanced nations like the US are preparing ground to administer a booster dose to ensure new variants of Covid-19 virus do not mutate and emerge into a major cause of worry.

Doctors presume there could be newer varieties of this virus which would germinate in the society, and vulnerable groups must be prepared to take a booster dose of the vaccine to ensure the fight against the virus is complete.

peace in the region and attempts are still being made, but every time terrorism has been given a “befitting reply”, he said.

Modi said the responsibility of protecting the freedom of the country vests with everyone and today’s India, in the Amrit Kaal of freedom, is aware of its capabilities and resources.

Modi asserted that modern border infrastructure will enhance the country’s military capabilities. How work was done with regard to connectivity of border areas D I M A P U R , N O V 4 is known to people, he said. (NPN): State chief secretary, J Alam, has encouraged the youth in the state to look beyond jobs in the public sector as the government been inoculated against Covid-19 till No- employment has reached its vember 4 (713342 first dose and 501806 saturation point. second dose).

According to a DIPR PTI: India saw a single-day rise of report, Alam, who made an 12,885 new Covid-19 cases, taking the experiential visit to KAAS country’s infection tally to 3,43,21,025, Coffee farm, Sendenyu vilwhile the death toll due to the disease has lage, along with agriculture climbed to 4,59,652, with 461 more fatali- production commissioner ties being recorded, the data updated at 8 (APC), Y Kikheto Sema and land resources department am showed.

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G E N E VA / M O S C OW, NOV 4 (AP): A 53-country region in Europe and Central Asia faces the “real threat” of a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic in the coming weeks or already is experiencing a new wave of infections, the head of the World Health Organisation’s regional office said Thursday.

Dr. Hans Kluge said case counts are beginning to near record levels again and the pace of transmission in the region, which stretches as far east as the former Soviet republics in Central Asia, is of “grave concern.”

“We are at another critical point of pandemic resurgence,” Kluge told reporters from WHO Europe headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark. “Europe is back at the epicentre of the pandemic, where we were one year ago.”

He said the difference now is that health authorities know more about the virus and have better tools to combat it. Relaxed prevention measures and low vaccination rates in some areas explain the latest surge, he said.

Kluge said hospitalisation rates due to COVID-19 in the 53-country region more than doubled over the last week. If that trajectory continues, the region could see another 500,000 pandemic deaths by February, he said.

WHO Europe says the region tallied nearly 1.8 million new weekly cases, an increase of about 6% from the previous week, and 24,000 COVID-19 weekly deaths, – a 12% gain. Kluge said the countries in the region were at “varying stages of vaccination rollout” and that region-wide an average of 47% of people were fully vaccinated.

Only eight countries had 70% of their populations fully vaccinated.

“We must change our tactics, from reacting to surges of COVID-19, to preventing them from happening in the first place,” Kluge said.

WHO’s headquarters in Geneva on Wednesday reported that cases had risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.

The infection rate was by far the highest in Europe, which reported some 192 new cases per 100,000 people.

Several countries in Central and Eastern Europe have seen daily case numbers shoot up in recent weeks.

Russia has set another record for daily coronavirus deaths as it struggles through a long surge of infections that has prompted restrictions throughout the country.

The national coronavirus task force on Thursday said 1,195 people died of COVID-19 over the past day, exceeding the 1,189 recorded the previous day. Since late September, Russia has tallied new highs in infections or deaths almost daily.

The task force reported 40,217 new infections, down from the record 40,993 on Oct. 31. Less than 35% of Russia’s nearly 146 million people have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, even though Russia approved a domestically developed vaccine against the coronavirus months before most countries.

Phek district gets first private hospital Correspondent

KOHIMA, NOV 4 (NPN): Planning & coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs minister Neiba Kronu inaugurated the first private hospital of Phek district at Pfutsero town on Thursday.

Former minister late L Mero first initiated the move to set up the hospital by using his commercial building and was supported by the planning department.

Newly inaugurated Mero Hospital and Diagnostic Center has 20 beds with four doctors and is led

by Dr DK Mero as managing director (MD). The hospital has a diagnostic centre, ultrasound, ECG, (Cont’d on p-8) x-ray and operation theatre.

Newly inaugurated Mero Hospital and Diagnostic Center. (NP)

Addressing the inaugural function, Kronu observed that Pfutsero town had 60% of the Phek district’s total population and was surrounded by big villages, for which a need for a private hospital was long felt.

He expressed happing for being able to fulfil the vision of late Mero. He re-

called that the former minister was eager to set up the hospital for the people and therefore even sacrificed his building and converted it into a hospital. With the opening of the private hospital at Pfutsero town, Kronu hoped that citizens from Phek and Kiphire districts would ben(Cont’d on p-8) efit.

Chief Secy urges youth to look beyond govt jobs

Nagaland logs 15 fresh Covid-19 cases DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): Nagaland on Thursday recorded 15 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported during the day.

Of the fresh cases 13 were from Dimapur and one each in Kohima and Phek, taking the total caseload to 31894.

The death toll remained unchanged at 687 (including 15 non-Covid deaths).

Meanwhile, 1215148 persons have

“According to various studies, immunity against coronavirus developed by vaccination might wane over time. While the younger and healthy sections of the population might have a lower risk, those in the high-risk category must be well prepared to tackle the danger.

Many in India took their second dose more than six months back, which is a considerable time to reassess antibodies levels among them. No vaccine manufactured to date has assured 100 per cent protection against this virus, and like in the West, Indians too must be prepared to take an additional booster dose if necessitated,” said Dr. M Sai Sudhakar, Chief Interventional Cardiologist, Gleneagles Global Hospital.

WHO voices ‘grave concern’ about COVID-19 rebound

officials on November 4, urged the youth to find and invest in other avenue and coffee being a very promising crop. Alam said he was delighted to experience an actual hands-on in the field for coffee harvesting and processing. He said that the visit was once in a lifetime experience.

The chief secretary said he was amazed as to how much work was actually taking place on the ground and was impressed

J Alam, Y Kikheto Sema and others at a coffee farm, Sendenyu village on Thursday. (DPRO Kohima)

to see the progressive vil- government could not focus but learned how much “we lagers undertaking such ac- on many developmental ac- are dependent on the outside tivities. Alam stated that the tivities during the pandemic, world (Cont’d on p-8)

‘Air pollution may exacerbate Covid-19 risks’ N E W D E L H I , N OV 4 (IANS): With the ongoing Covid pandemic having airborne transmission, particulate matter (PM) in the air could act as a carrier to increase the spread of the virus, experts said.

AIIMS Patna associate professor, Dr Abhishek Shankar, said air pollution is one of the greatest challenges and there have been discussions at global level for strategic solutions to this concern. This has become more important in view of positive correlation between air pollution and the spread of Covid-19, he added.

“These can be well understood with two hypotheses.

First, Covid-19, like other viruses, has an airborne transmission, and PM could act as a carrier to increase the spread of the virus. Secondly, PM could induce damage to lung cells, increase inflammation leading to increase in mortality and this effect can be more pronounced in most polluted areas,” Shankar told IANS. Air pollution also weakens the immune system, compromising ability to fight off infection. Long-term exposure to chronically high PM2.5

levels weakens the ability of the lungs to clear off infections due to compromise in immunity, making general population more prone to acquire Covid-19, he added.

AIIMS Delhi’s additional professor, community medicine, Prof Harish Salve, told IANS that the rising air pollution- whether due to stubble burning or crackers, it may have adverse impact on compromised lungs.

As severe Covid patients have compromised lungs, they must avoid going outside in the morning hours as air pollution

has more impacts during the time. “Air pollution is most important contributor and risk factor for non-communicable disease like lungs problem, heart failure, brain stroke and many others. Over 85% deaths in India are linked with noncommunicable diseases, Salve said.

Noting firecrackers injuries most commonly affect eyes, hands, face, head, and fingers, RML Hospital’s Dr Tarun Kumar said that most commonly, they result in burn injuries but can also leads to Devotees light diyas inside a temple at Kalibari Road, Dimapur on the occasion laceration and tissue damage. of Diwali festival on Thursday. (NP) K Y M C

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YUM celebrates golden jubilee

YBBM youth department presenting a special jubilee song at the programme. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, NOV 4 (NPN): Yimkhiung Union Mokokchung (YUM) celebrated its golden jubilee on the theme “reflect rejoice reenvision” at the town hall, here on Thursday.

Speaking at the programme as special guest, chairman Nagaland BioResource Mission, Thronghokiu said that Mokokchung was an important centre not only for education and healthcare facilities but also to carry out commercial activities for the Eastern Nagaland people.

He appreciated the Aos for their kindness and hospitality towards Yimkhiung people and appealed for peaceful co-existence

ASHAs trained on ‘Aapke Dwar-Ayushman’ DIMAPUR: A block level training for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) on “Aapke DwarAyushman” was held under Mon and Phomching blocks on October 30 and November 3.

In a press release, NHM Mon media officer, Leeyan Chemshy informed that the ASHAs were trained on improving the awareness of the scheme, increasing e-card penetration and establishing a continuum of care which will ultimately lead to increased utilisation under the scheme.

Resource persons for the training were ASHA co-ordinators of the blocks.

It may be mentioned that the training would cover all the blocks of the district in the coming week.

Total 288 ASHAs are targeted to be trained in the district and would carry out household verification of eligible household in coordination with the village council.

and unity among the tribes.

Thronghokiu urged the Yimkhiung community members living in Mokokchung to keep up with the good exemplary work by living together in harmony and in unity with all. Addressing the Yimkhiung people residing in Mokokchung, the special guest acknowledged the Yimkhiung citizens of Mokokchung for always being helpful in times of need when required as Mokokchung was the main town which connected them to the state capital.

He encouraged the younger generation to look forward and work hard for the betterment of the society and individuality.

Thronghokiu chal-

lenged the Yimkhiung people residing in Mokokchung to take up greater roles and responsibility to produce eminent personalities among the Yimkhiungrus.

The special guest also released the jubilee souvenir.

M e a n w h i l e, s h o r t speeches were delivered by Ao Senden president Chubawati Longchar, ENPUM president K. Yansomong, advocate and ex-candidate 58 A/C ShamatorChessore, H. Mukam and Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) president, Throngso.

During the programme, a special blessing prayer for the jubilee was initiated by the Eastern Nagaland Churches Fellowship (ENCF) and was led by secretary Ngako Chollen.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the bereaved family of Late Sentirenla (Longsa) would like to express our profound gratitude to every individual, friends, relatives, neighbours, churches and well wishers especially to Aoyimti B a p t i s t C h u r c h D i m a p u r, United Baptist Church Khekiho Colony, Kuhuboto Town and Kuhuboto Town Village Council who supported us physically, financially and through prayers Late SENTIRENLA from the day of her sickness till Born : 02/09/1982 her last breathe.

Died : 25/10/2021 We regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. dp-5300/21

- Loving Husband, Children and Family Members

FLT on NQAS held in Mon DIMAPUR: A Facility Level Training (FLT) on National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) was conducted on October 29 at the Conference Hall of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mon with DPM Quality Assurance (QA) Imlinoba Changkiri as the resource person.

A press release by the department stated that the resource person gave a detail presentation on the topics laid under NQAS and had an interactive session with the SMOs and MOs of the health units.

The training deliberated on topics such as definition of Quality, need for quality standards, overview of NQAS, areas of concern- service provision, patient rights, inputs, support services, clinical services, infection control, quality management standards, outcome, observation, record review, staff and patient interview.

Earlier, the training commenced with a welcome address by CMO Mon, Dr Kechongol Sophie.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021

NDPP Ghaspani II, Longleng hold meetings DIMAPUR: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) 5 GhaspaniII assembly constituency (A/C) held its annual executive meet on October 29 at the residence of advisor, sericulture, excise & minority affairs, Zhaleo Rio. In a press release, media secretary Thejangukho Yalietsu informed that the meeting deliberated various issues and suggestions tabled by party workers and leaders where a number of resolutions were adopted by the house. Zhaleo Rio advised party workers to strive unitedly for peace, prosperity and development.

Others who spoke at the meeting included NDPP Central senior vicepresident, Charlie Sekhose, NDPP founding member Kaka Zhimomi, core committee member Miathou Krose, NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II A/C president Dosau Kuotsu and a host of regional and central party leaders.

The house reaffirmed its support for Zhaleo Rio in the next election.

Other agendas discussed by the house includ-

ed the importance of party membership and enrolment, significance of grassroot workers and the need to develop coordination for their uplift, developments that has been accomplished, etc.

Earlier, the house observed a minute silence in remembrance of party members who lost their lives during the pandemic.

The meeting was chaired by NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II A/C working president, Khekiho Zhimomi.

Longleng: NDPP 50 A/C Longleng region election committee convenor Metpong Phom and member H. Leisha Phom held

a meeting on November 3 at the residence of the treasurer N. Yengcha Phom, Longleng Town.

In a press release, NDPP Longleng region informed that during the meeting, the central team highlighted about NDPP party activities and appealed party workers to stand firm and support the leadership of state chief minister Neiphiu Rio and NDPP president Chingwang Konyak.

The house unanimously constituted and elected 50 A/C unit office bearers headed by N. Emei Phom as president, Shaunyu Phom as women president, Jeitok

Phom as youth president and its organisation 50 A/C assembly constituency level.

Earlier, 50 A/C Longleng president, N. Emei Phom delivered the welcome address while Longleng region president B. Hayu, advisor H. Tenchem and ex-candidate 50 A/C, Y.B. Angam Phom exhorted the party workers. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from central team, H. Leisha Phom.

Altogether, 50 A/C unit office bearers and village level office bearers attended the meeting along with advisors and senior party leaders.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1 st DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED MOTHER

LATE MRS NEILENUO KISO A year has passed since you left us to be with our Heavenly Father but the love and care you left behind is still fresh in our mind and heart. The fact that you are no longer here with us will always make our heart ache.

However, you will always be in our hearts. You are being deeply missed.

“To a Mom that was very special, who did everything she could while she was with us, to make us happy. She 05 November 2020 fought so hard to live, but God wanted her with Him.” “We Love and Miss You Apfü” dp-5299/21

Loving Children, grandchildren, in-laws & relatives

Late H. KAKIHO AWOMI HEAD GB. TSUTOHO VILLAGE Born on :- 10/02/1946 – Died on:- 28/10/2021 We, the bereaved family members of Late H. Kakiho Awomi Head GB, Tsutoho Village, would like to express our sincere and profound gratitude to all the neighbouring villages, churches, organisations, relatives, friends and all the individuals for your unceasing prayer and supported us morally, physically, materially and financially upon us during the time of illness till his last breath on 28th October 2021.

We are indebtedly grateful to each and every individual who reached out during our hard times of mourning and support, was the greatest comfort to all our family members.

Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. dp-5304/21

Loving wife, children and family members

SF nab four with illegal Burma teakwood DIMAPUR: Security forces in a joint operation with the police apprehended four individuals with “illegal Burma teakwood” at general area Pherima, Dimapur on November 2.

According to PRO IGAR (N), based on a specific input the joint team seized two trucks of 4500 CFT illegal Burma teakwood worth around Rs 70 lakh. The apprehended individuals along with the recovered items were handed over to forest range office Dimapur for further investigation.

AR conduct meeting DIMAPUR: Kiphire battalion of Assam Rifles held a meeting at Khonghka village, Kiphire on November 1 to review security situation along Indo Myanmar border and to develop cooperation among locals, village guards, CSOs. Matters related to general situation in AOR and prevention of crossing of illegal migrants from Myanmar were discussed in particular.

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WEATHER FORECAST NOVEMBER 5

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

29 17

Aizawl

Mostly sunny and pleasant

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Sunshine and pleasant

26 12 29 18 27 11

Itanagar Partly sunny and not as warm 25 15 Shillong Partly sunny Kohima

Mostly sunny and nice

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Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler

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Mostly sunny and not as warm 22 15

Zunheboto Sunny and pleasant

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Jubilee Choir performing a hymnal song at the NUVBC Golden Jubilee Celebration (inset: Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho)

Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , N OV 4 (NPN): Naga United Village Baptist Church (NUVBC) celebrated its golden jubilee on the theme, “transformed towards greater goal”, with general secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho as the speaker, here, on Thursday.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Zelhou said that if people were to believe God as the head and Christ as the owner of the Church, they must listen to Him and that it should be God who should set agendas for the Church in order to have His rightful place.

H e e x h o r t e d h ow believers should ponder whether God was pleased with their agenda since unless God helped, there was no hope.

Delivering the welcome address, executive secretary, CBCC, Rev. Khrotso Mero acknowledged pioneers of the Church for their selfless service and commitment.

Rev. Khrotso urged the gathering to never forget the pioneering deeds carried out by them.

He challenged the gathering to be a channel of peace for the village and Nagas as a whole.

We are what we are today because of God’s love, he stated.

Tokhü Emong Mini Hornbill Festival 2021 begins in Wokha

Lotha Hoho chairman, Mhondamo Ovung inaugurating the Tokhü Emong Mini Hornbill Festival.

WOKHA: Lotha Hoho (LH) chairman, Mhondamo Ovung inaugurated the Tokhü Emong Mini Hornbill Festival 2021 which was launched on Thursday with around 90 stalls.

In a press release, LH joint secretary me-

dia, Abenthung Kikon informed that during the programme, Lotha Hoho vice chairman, S. Mhonlumo Lotha briefed the stall owners about rules and regulation.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by

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Tokhü committee treasurer, Y. Bankathung Lotha, dedication prayer was said

by Humtso Baptist Church pastor, Bikhamo Yanthan while Tokhü committee convenor, Myingthungo Lotha delivered a brief report on the setup of stalls.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by pastor, NUVBC, Kühüsheyi Chotso, while act of unveiling the jubilee plaque was initiated by former general secretary, NBCC and Church advisor, NUVBC, Rev. Dr. Phuveyi Dozo.

Highlights of the jubilee celebration included message through songs by youth choir and jubilee choir, while invocation was offered by former pastor, NUVBC, Welhinyi Krome and prelude presented by child department.

Release of souvenir was later initiated by pastor, Lozaphühü and president, CBCC, Rev. Kevengoi Sakha.

Tokhu Emong Mini Hornbill Festival guidelines DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Wokha, Orenthung Lotha has informed that as per the discussion of the District Task Force (DTF) meeting for COVID-19 on November 2, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) directive and guidelines would be enforced in view of the Tokhu Emong Mini Hornbill Festival, 2021 scheduled to be held from November 4-7.

DC has informed that: the organising committee should strictly ensure that all COVID-19 protocols are followed; should make adequate space for the arrangement of physical distancing of at least one metre distance; take measures to avoid overcrowding at all cost; ensure compulsory use of face mask and use of hand sanitizers in all the stalls.

Surroundings of stalls must be sanitised daily as a strict health measures due to the ongoing pandemic, DC informed.

Trg on post-harvest management

DIMAPUR: State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) organised a two-day training on “post-harvest management and value addition of fruits and vegetables” for Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) on October 21-22 at SAMETI, Medziphema.

SAMETI Medziphema informed that the training was aimed at imparting technical knowledge on post-harvest management and value addition of fruits and vegetables to the participants.

Resource persons for the training program were postharvest technologist, Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH) DA & FW, government of Inddia, Vinika K. Aomi and director resource team pristine foods, Er. Puteü Phesao.

Topics on post-harvest management of vegetables, postharvest processing, packaging and marketing of fruits and vegetables in Nagaland were covered during the training. Hands on demonstration for preparation of kiwi candy, gooseberry wine and squash were showed to the participants by pristine foods.

Altogether 22 participants from different districts attended the training. The valedictory programme was chaired by deputy project director, SAMETI, Janet Chishi where the participants from all the districts interacted with the resource person. Certificates were distributed to the trainees by director SAMET and principal IETC, Dr. Watimongla Jamir.

CSU to celebrate platinum next year

CSU platinum jubilee organising committee members during the press conference on Thursday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, NOV 4 (NPN): Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) would be celebrating its platinum jubilee in the month of February, 2022.

Announcing this during a press conference here on Thursday, central organising committee (COC) convenor, Mütsikhoyo Yhobu said they were hoping to bring the people together during the celebrations.

He said CSU was the mother organisation for all the other organisations of the community.

Yhobu added CSU was formed in 1947 during a very crucial stage especially in the political and Naga movement and that it had been representing the community in the various platforms.

He observed that there was a special unity in the Chakhesang community which could be emulated by the other Naga tribes and therefore CSU wanted

to display the unity through the jubilee.

Yhobu, who was former president of Naga Students Federation (NSF) added that after its formation, Chakhesang Students’ Union had been a backbone of the apex Naga student body.

Another member of COC added that the motto for the jubilee was “Towards a refined guild” which, he said, was befitting and was in line with CSU’s motto, “Let the welfare of the people be the final law.”

With the celebration we pray the community will be blessed and also it would bring the Naga family closer, added another member.

Although a proper date is yet to be finalised, the organisers disclosed that they had set a tentative date for the jubilee in the first or second week of February.

Members of COC and CSU and senior leaders involved in the organizing committee attended the presser.

MCC Kohima observes silver jubilee

DIMAPUR: Mangmetong Cultural Club Kohima (MCCK) observed its silver jubilee at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performaing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma on Thursday.

According to a DIPR report, guest speaker of the programme, Dr. Watijungshi Jamir while speaking on culture reformation said culture was an organised body of conventional understanding manifested in art and artefacts, which persisted through tradition and characterized a human group.

Dr. Watijungshi said that one must give importance to traditional attires as it identified a community and that traditional attires had deep significant meaning and were valued as the materials used to make them were not easily available.

Dr. Watijungshi Jamir advised MCCK to organise cultural programmes, teach traditional folk songs, dances, stories and “how to use the traditional machete (dao)” to the younger gen-

Dr. Watijungshi speaking at the silver jubilee programme on Thursday. (DIPR)

eration. He also encouraged them to set up a museum in the native village to display artefacts, traditional attires and tools used by the Mangmetong villagers for tourist to see and the younger generations to learn.

Meanwhile, first president of MCCK, L. Ayang Imchen in his speech said

that the club was formed in the year 1996, with 18 members and shared the struggles in the initial period.

He added the Club was registered in 2001 by the Home Department to become a recognised club and since then have been performing in government

events.

DIG prison, Imtiangshi Ao pointed out that many countries around the world moved forward as they followed their own culture but “we” copied other cultures and hence failed to go forward.

In this regard, he urged all to retrospect and follow their culture by preserving and practising it.

E a r l i e r, To n g p a n g L. Imchen urged the club members to venture to the villages to learn more on culture and educate people about the importance of conservation of environment.

Others who spoke on the occasion included executive engineer, Imnameren Imchen, Mangmetong Union Kohima president, Samson Tzudir, MCCK president, Panger Imchen, Asenla Akang and Timothy Imchen.

A folk song was also presented by Kohima Mangmetong Women Union.

The MCCK souvenir booklet was released by joint secretary, school education, Nokchasashi Kichu.

Witter Theological College celebrates platinum jubilee Essay competition winners awarded DIMAPUR: Witter Theological College (WTC) celebrated its platinum at the Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA) mission centre, Vankhosung, Wokha, on Thursday.

Speaking on the jubilee theme, “echoing grace: reflect, rejoice and renew” LBCA former executive secretary and Ekhyo Yan Baptist Church pastor, Rev. Dr. E. Nrio Ezung said that grace came from God for His people in all circumstances of life and it was grace that enabled people to reflect upon the challenges of the past and turn them into praise worthy experiences in order to renew towards achieving greater and higher goal for His glory.

Recalling the selfless role of pioneering men and women who shaped up the progress of the college 75 years ago from a humbling bible school in the year 1946, he said they had deep seeded vision and contributed for it to have come thus far.

Though they were no more, Dr. Nrio said that they were thankful to Dr. K Y M C

LBCA former executive secretary, Rev. Dr. E. Nrio Ezung LBCA executive secretary, Rev. Dr. L. Tsanso releasing speaking at the programme. the jubilee history.

J. E. Tanquist (American missionary), Rev. Megosieso Savino of Khonoma village, Rev. Ahamo Patton, Rev, Zanao Yanthan, K h o c h e r a o H u m t s o e, Yankho Kikon, Nphyo Kikon and others for their sacrifices.

The speaker also expressed confidence on the existing teaching faculty and non-teaching staff and said that the college was in good hands as it was being guided by efficient leadership with exuding potentials to grow without limit in the years

ahead.

In the programme, principal secretary to the government, E. Mhonbemo Patton pointed out that reaching 75 years entailed responsibilities.

He also said what was most important was to have a roadmap for future generation to equip them not only for academic excellence but to help them strive and excel in their calling in a holistic manner by understanding the needs of the comparatively young and developing society.

Meanwhile, LBCA executive secretary, Rev. Dr. L. Tsanso released the jubilee history and prayed for the newly inducted alumni association office bearers.

He also inaugurated Rev. Dr. E. Nrio Ezung library and unveiled the portrait and pronounced the inaugural prayer.

The executive secretary thanked Rev. Dr. E. Nrio for faithfully carrying out the responsibility entrusted on him by LBCA to build the library in his name for the benefit of the

students and teachers and anyone who loved books.

The jubilee celebration was chaired by vice principal Dr. T. Nzanthung Ngullie, welcome note was delivered by principal, Dr. Moanungsang, hymn “Here I am Lord” was presented by the jubilee choir while Lochumbeni and Lumrila presented a poetry in motion, “Oh! The Glorious 75 Years” while Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur pastor, Rev. Zanao Mozhui pronounced prayer of blessing for the college.

DIMAPUR: Winners of the “Governor’s Certificate of Excellence 2021” essay competition on the topic “relevance of Gandhiji’s thoughts for building a peaceful and prosperous Nagaland” were awarded in the Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) hall on November 3.

According to a DIPR report, additional deputy commissioner Kohima, N. Bhavani Sri who chaired the programme gave a brief account of the essay competition. She said that on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2021, as part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” and under the initiative of Raj Bhavan, all the districts were asked to organise essay competi-

tions for high schools and higher secondary schools.

Accordingly, the Kohima district level essay competition was conducted online and out of 57 participants from 18 schools, Vijayanand V. Thomas, class XII from Rüzhükhrie Higher Secondary School, Kohima won the first prize while Alinen Kent, class XII from Stella Higher Secondary School bagged the second prize.

Deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie gave away the first prize while principal director (DoSE), Shanavas, C presented the second prize.

Noklak: An award distribution ceremony of the district level of essay competition was held on

November 1 in the conference hall of the DC, Noklak.

DC Noklak, Hiazu Meru while congratulating the winners said that he was impressed with the contents and encouraged them to hold on to the values of Gandhi’s thoughts.

The DC also handed over certificates and cash prizes to the winners.

Winners of the essay competition, K. Phunyang from Government Higher Secondar y School and P. Peshie from Christian High School also spoke during the occasion.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by SDO (C) Noklak C. Phuniang while introduction of awardees and handing of awards was done by EAC, Pukha Lam.

KPC, DPC extend condolences

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Press Club (DPC) has expressed grief over the demise of Takodong Ao, father of its executive member Mao Longkumer who passed away on Thursday in Dimapur.

The DPC conveyed its deepest sympathies to the bereaved family members.

KPC: Kohima Press Club (KPC) has expressed deep sadness to learn of the demise of Takodong Ao. In a condolence message, KPC conveyed sincere condolences to the bereaved family and offered prayers to the Almighty to grant them solace at this time of grief.

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Ready to relocate evicted families if UAPA against 2 Tripura lawyers for exposing police citizenship proved: Assam govt to HC

NEW DELHI, NOV 4 (AGENCIES): Tripura Police have invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against two lawyers who alleged Muslims were targeted in the violence in the state last month and also named fringe outfits Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Hindu Jagran Manch (HJM), and Bajrang Dal as the perpetrators.

In their report, the lawyers, conducting a factfinding and legal assistance mission on behalf of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), also said the Tripura government and state police did not take timely action to stop the violence, which is “tantamount to sponsoring the violence”.

The lawyers booked under the UAPA, among other charges, are Mukesh, who practises at the Delhi High Court, and Ansar Indori, a Supreme Court lawyer and member of the National Confederation of Human Rights Organizations (NCHRO), an umbrella body of various human rights groups.

They were accompanied on the mission by Supreme Court lawyers Ehtesham Hashmi and Amit

A hut damaged in Tripura’s North district during violence in the state last month.

Srivastav.

Their report was released Tuesday at the Press Club of India in Delhi.

The violence in Tripura started with a mosque getting vandalised and shops and houses getting attacked and torched in Panisagar town, during a 26 October VHP rally on last month’s communal violence against Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh.

This was followed by several other alleged incidents where mosques were vandalised, and establishments belonging to minority communities set on fire.

Around 71 people have been booked by Tripura Police in connection with the violence so far and five

criminal cases filed over alleged provocative social media posts.

T h e Tr i p u r a H i g h Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the case and sought a report on the violence from the state government.

The PUCL team visited the state on 30 October.

The two lawyers have been asked to appear at the Agartala Police Station by 10 November.

Speaking to ThePrint, Mukesh described the case as “a clear witchhunt and vendetta”.

“We exposed the roles of some religious organisations for the violence but no one has been questioned by Tripura Police and now they

are coming after the lawyers who went to the ground for a fact-finding report,” he added.

ThePrint reached officer-in-charge of the West Agartala police station, Jayanata Karmakar, but texts and calls went unanswered.

An officer at the police station who did not wish to be named said they are not authorised to speak to the media “since the case is now in court”.

‘Won’t be surprised if more FIRs follow’ West Agartala Police served notices on the two lawyers Wednesday. They have been booked under sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc, and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony), 153B, 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation), 471, 503 (criminal intimidation), 504, 120B (punishment of criminal conspiracy) of the IPC, and Section 13 of the UAPA, which deals with abetting unlawful activity or assisting with it.

They have been accused of causing breach of

peace through their statements and social media posts, according to the notices, copies of which have been accessed by ThePrint.

Mukesh said he “did not share anything which even remotely incited violence or created enmity between religious groups”.

“I just stated the facts which I received on the ground,” Mukesh added.

One of the posts related to Tripura violence on Mukesh’s Facebook page is a YouTube video of his press conference, where he said the VHP and the Bajrang Dal trained their cadres in advance to vandalise the houses of minorities and do anti-minority sloganeering.

Both Mukesh and Ansari said they had not deleted any post from their social media. “Courts and the government can check, if they find anything even slightly seditious,” Ansari added.

Hashmi, who spearheaded the fact-finding team, said they stand by their report. “I will not be surprised if FIRs are filed against other members of our fact-finding team also,” he added.

G U WA H AT I , N OV 4 (PTI): The Assam government said it has earmarked about 134 hectare for relocating the evicted families of Gorukhuti in Darrang district provided they are valid citizens besides a set of other requirements.

The evicted families of Dhalpur villages in Gorukuti will not, however, be paid any compensation as they are “encroachers”, the government said in an affidavit to Gauhati High Court in response to a PIL filed by the Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia.

“An area of about 1,000 bighas(about 134 hectares) of land in the southern part of No 1 & No 3 Dhalpur village has been earmarked for relocating the evicted persons subject to verification of the status of erosion affected and landless status in their respective original places and districts, citizenship and existing rehabilitation policy of the state,” the affidavit by the government said.

S i p a j h a r Re ve nu e Circle Officer Kamaljeet Sarma, representing the Assam government, said in the affidavit that the occupants

of the areas were encroachers and they were “liable to be evicted at any time” as per rules framed under Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886.

“The matter is related to encroachment and eviction only and is not at all related to acquisition of land.

Therefore, the question of resettlement, rehabilitation and compensation etc as per Land Acquisition Act is irrelevant,” he added.

Besides Saikia’s case, the Gauhati High Court had itself registered a suo motu PIL after the violent eviction drive at Sipajhar and both the matters were clubbed together.

The Gauhati High Court bench, headed by Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Kakheto Sema, heard the matter on Wednesday and granted one week’s time to the state government for filing a detailed counter affidavit and fixed December 14 for the next hearing.

The Court also noted the state government’s assurance that as of now for the remaining alleged encroachers no coercive measure is being adopted

as efforts are being made to convince them to move to the demarcated area on their own.

“All the same, as and when such measures are adopted, the petitioner would be at liberty to move an application before this Court,” the order said.

When contacted, Saikia’s counsel Talha Abdul Rahman told PTI that there is a due process to detain foreigners. “You cannot just evict people from their homes on suspicion of being foreigners and later make their rehabilitation contingent on proof of citizenship.

“NRC is not published and the state is doubting the correctness of NRC drive.

How does it then rely on the same NRC to exclude people?” he asked.

According to different accounts, around 1,2001,400 houses were razed to the ground on September 20 and September 23 at Dhalpur I, II and III villages in Gorukhuti, leaving over 7,000 people homeless.

Village markets, mosques, kabarstans, madrassas and maktubs were also bulldozed.

BSF denies killing two North East Leaders Connect adopts ‘Tawang Declaration Don’t use edible oil, avoid fish Bangladeshi nationals & meat in evening: BJP MLA

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SHILLONG, NOV 4: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday rubbished allegations of killing two Bangladesh nationals and said it detected two dead bodies on Wednesday near the international India-Bangladesh border.

A BSF official said a team of the Indian border guards from Border Outpost (BOP) Dona in Meghalaya East Jaintia Hills district rushed to the spot after they were informed that two dead bodies were lying near the IB in alignment of BP No. 1331/M. “The area is secluded and no Indian goes there. Moreover, the place of occurrence is about 10 mtrs from International Boundary (IB) inside BD territory,” he said.

Quoting reliable source, the BSF official said, “It appears that the incident might have occurred in Bangladesh due to some

unknown reason and bodies were dumped near the IB to hide their misdeed.”

The dead bodies were identified that of Askar Ali, a resident of Lohajuri, (approximately two km from International Border) and Arif Hossain, a resident of Mikirpara (approx 600 mtrs from International Border) under Kanaighat area in Bangladesh’s Sylhet district.

A team of Border Guard Bangladesh from BOP Donachera also arrived at the spot on Thursday for spot verification.

“They (BGB) are however waiting for orders from their higher headquarters for further course of action and disposal of the dead bodies,” the BSF official said.

“However, unfortunately some media houses in Bangladesh have misinterpreted the facts, claiming that they were killed either by BSF or Indian villagers which is totally false and unfounded,” the BSF official said.

I TA NAG A R , N OV 4 (AGENCIES): North East Leaders Connect (NELC), a community of like-minded leaders and achievers from the Northeast region, met at the 10th anniversary of the network at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh recently, TNM report stated.

The core members of the group adopted the ‘Tawang Declaration’ during their meeting on October 31 and November 1.

“NELC believes that Northeast India is endowed with tremendous natural beauty and geo-strategic importance. The region has inherent potential particularly in the fields of tourism, organic agriculture, horticulture, food processing, handicrafts, music, sports and IT-enabled services. It is important to harness the region’s abundant natural resources in a sustainable and scientific manner, while keeping the local ecology in mind. Achieving this goal will ensure a stronger, resilient and progressive India,”

Members of the North East Leaders Connect.

the ‘Tawang Declaration’ read.

Among others, Union minister Kiren Rijiju, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma are the members of the group.

“Guided by the principal understanding that the youth are the future and key to ensuring any sustainable intervention, North East Leaders Connect shall continue to bring together various young minds and leaders. They will be provided a platform to network, be mentored and collaborate towards building a vibrant, dynamic and

USTM first in NE to be accredited grade ‘A’ by NAAC G U WA H AT I / 9 T H MILE, RI BHOI, NOV 4 ( NPN): The University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has been awarded the accreditation rating of “A Grade” by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university, which is only 8-years-old, has been accredited by NAAC on a 7-point criteria which include key factors such as infrastructure, emphasis on research and innovation, curriculum and faculty.

The result of the assessment was cleared in the meeting of the Standing Committee of NAAC held on November 3 and shall remain valid for the next five years. The highest body of evaluation for the Universities and Colleges in the country held series of meetings with the vice-chancellor, heads of the departments, deans and other members of the university. The peer team visited all departments, centers, cells and examined the activities, facilities and interacted with the faculty, staff and students, besides examining all records maintained by the University.

Expressing his gratitude, Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor of USTM said, “I am very grateful to the Government of Meghalaya for standing behind us and continuously supporting us

cohesive Northeast,” a statement from the group said.

Other than Rijiju, Khandu and Sangma, the founding members of North East Leaders Connect includes: Assam MP Gaurav Gogoi, Nagaland legislator Mmhonlumo Kikon, Manipur legislator RK Imo Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev, former India footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, advisor to chief minister of Nagaland and associate vice-president at Athletics Federation of India Abu Metha, entrepreneur Lalrin Tluanga Jahau, Commissioner of Income Tax G Gaichanglungliu Kamei, founder at YouthNet Hekani

Jakhalu, founding editor/ publisher at Eastern Sentinel Jarpum Gamlin, founder & editor-in-chief at EastMojo Karma Paljor, advisor Mayfair Hotels and director Right Clique Hospitality Bjorn De Niese, managing director at Centre Point Group Enterprise Larsing Ming Sawyan, founder & director at Edu Center Pvt Ltd. Lezo Putsure and founder at EastMojo, Tattva Creations & Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival Tanushree Hazarika.

NELC members include policymakers, business innovators, journalists, social entrepreneurs, educators, healthcare experts, sports personalities, development practitioners and more. The vision of North East Leaders Connect is ‘to act as a catalyst for the promotion of a vibrant and robust economy, good governance, sustaining the ecology, and preserving our cultural identity to engage our youth and communities in the Northeast’.

IMPHAL, NOV 4: National People’s Party (NPP) on Thursday declared fighting the elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly alone.

The 60-seat Manipur Assembly will go to poll by early part of next year, most likely by February-March.

With a few months to go to poll, electioneering by political parties and aspiring candidates has already intensified in the state.

Leader of Manipur unit of NPP have stated that there would be no prepoll alliance with any of the political parties, including the ruling coalition partner BJP Talking to media on the sideline of a party function in Imphal today, Manipur NPP vice-president Y Joykumar who is also the deputy chief Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, USTM (inset). Authorities, students, teachers, staff and minister in the BJP-led coalition govin our endeavors. My sincere thanks go to the entire USTM family, our partners and special thanks to all the students and their parents.

Our Vice Chancellor who is a renowned academician in the country has mentored the institution.

This five years’ assessments is based on five successful batches of students.” The NAAC peer team appreciated the best practices of USTM including its Payback Policy and Adoption of Villages, he added.

This is for the first time in the North East and is very rare in the country that a private university has been able to get NAAC “A” rank in its first cycle of assessment.

Prof GD Sharma, the VC of USTM said, “The accreditation of USTM by the NAAC and award of the A grade are a culmination of the collective and institutional contributions of all stakeholders of USTM. As the first private university established in the North East region of India, we assumed a leadership role in promoting best practices in all aspects of teaching, research and administration.”

“It is a historic moment for the USTM family to be accredited A Grade

by NAAC. The visionary leadership of our Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque, his commitment and hard work, inspiration and mo-

tivation has been a key force behind this great accomplishment”, said Dr. AH Barbhuiya, Academic Registrar of USTM. Congratulating the university, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma said: “Congratulations from the Government of Meghalaya to the chancellor, vice chancellor, professors, officers, staff, management council members, students and all concerned of the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya for getting A rating by the NAAC.” Academic fraternity from across the country and the globe have sent congratulatory messages to USTM for this achievement.

time. “The fishes reared in the pond are not good for health. Only the river and such sources fishes are good,” he added. Further, the MLA said that meat is also not good for health.

“My wife quarrels with me as I do not eat food items prepared on oil. I eat fish.

Our Chief Minister does not eat meat,” he said.

Earlier, the Dispur constituency MLA, Atul Bora said if people reduced the consumption of oil, the rates will come down, and the outlets producing “spurious oil” will also shut down. “Mark my words, 90% of the mustard oil in the market is adulterated.

I don’t eat mustard oil instead I enjoy boiled food. In Arunachal Pradesh, most of the families have not seen mustard oil.”

Meanwhile, BJP state president Bhabesh Kalita said it was Bora’s “personal opinion” on the rising mustard oil prices.

No pre-poll alliance: NPP in Manipur Correspondent

well wishers at UTSM.

GUWAHATI, NOV 4 (AGENCIES): Dispur BJP MLA Atul Bora has once again urged people not to consume or use cooking oil, cautioning that edible oils are not good for health. The ruling party MLA made such a comment on edible oil while talking about the current price rise drawing flak from various sections, a few days ago, reports The Sentinel Assam.

On Thursday, MLA Bora speaking in a meeting reiterated his earlier stand on the edible oil and said, “I do not eat items preprepared on edible oil. Edible oils are not good for health.

People should avoid the use of these. Spurious edible oil could deposit harmful ingredients in the human body.”

The MLA also cautioned the people to be careful in eating fish and meat. According to him, people should not eat fish and meat in the evening

ernment said that the party was preparing to contest the elections alone.

“NPP will not form pre-poll alliance with any of the political parties,” Joykumar said but added that the party is not against the post-poll alliance.

Responding to queries from the reporters, the deputy chief minister said that the party was expecting fielding 35 to 40 candidates in the upcoming polls and expecting to win at least 20 seats.

Even if the party could not secure an absolute majority or single largest party, the NPP will have a major role in the formation of the new government after the elections, he said.

NPP, which secured four seats in the 2017 election to the state Assembly, is currently a partner of the BJP in the coalition government.

At the initial stage, all the four MLAs of the party enjoyed ministe-

rial berths. However, chief minister N Biren Singh had dropped two of its ministers when a major reshuffle was effected last year.

Earlier, speaking at the function, NPP working president and sitting MLA L Jayentakumar claimed that the party was gaining popularity among the people of the state day by day.

The party has grown in strength over the past few years in the state.

Knowing this, many aspiring candidates from different constituencies have joined the NPP, he said.

The party was expecting more will join the party in the days to come,” the working president said.

“I am sure NPP will shine in the elections. I have a strong confidence in the party not only becoming a single largest party but also playing an Xfactor in the formation of the next government,” he added.

Assam approves rules to protect rights of employers

GUWAHATI, NOV 4 (PTI): The Assam cabinet on Thursday approved the Industrial Relation Rules, 2021 aiming at safeguarding the rights of employers and employees, a minister said.

The rules have been framed with a view to amalgamate, simplify and rationalise provisions of three central labour codes relating to industrial relations, Health and Family Welfare Minister Keshab Mahanta told reporters.

A scheme for providing ration to migrant workers, who faced hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, got the government’s go-ahead, he said.

“The Assam Migrant Workers’ Food Security Scheme was approved to provide relief in the form of dry ration to them,” Mahanta said after the cabinet meeting chaired

by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Based on data of migrant workers on e-SHRAM portal and other available resources, district administrations will distribute ration to them, he said.

The cabinet also authorised the deputy commissioner of Kamrup (Metro) and Kamrup (Rural) to grant permission for transfer of land in protected areas or blocks without

prior approval of the government, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan said.

“In the greater interest of public and for expeditious disposal of proposals seeking permission for transfer of land in the protected belts and blocks of Kamrup (M) and Kamrup district, the provision of para 17.5 of Land Policy, 2019 will be deleted,” he said.

According to the provision, the revenue department or the deputy commissioner concerned allot land to indigenous landless people after they apply for it.

“But after three years of continuous possession of the land, the allottees are required to apply for the ‘patta’ (land right) again,” he said.The cabinet also decided to “allow conversion of allotment certificate to periodic ‘patta’ in rural areas of Assam within three years of allotment”, Mohan said. The state government has launched a portal, ‘Mission Basundhara’, where conversion of allotment certificate to periodic ‘patta’ has also been included as a service. Of the 24 medical seats reserved for the community, 18 will be for students from the Brahmaputra valley and six from the other, he said.

Diwali: Delhi’s air quality may turn ‘severe’

NEW DELHI, NOV 4 (PTI): With the share of stubble burning in Delhi’s pollution rising to 25 per cent on Diwali, the highest this season so far, authorities have said that the air quality in the city may turn “severe” by midnight and shoot up rapidly by Friday morning if firecrackers are burnt.

The PM2.5 pollution in the capital may enter the “severe” zone by midnight even if there is 50 per cent of firecrackers emissions as compared to last year, said Gufran Beig, the founder project director of SAFAR. The PM2.5 pollution will shoot up rapidly by Friday early morning with the AQI even crossing the 500-mark, he said.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board’s data, the capital’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 382 on Thursday, up from 314 on Wednesday. It was 303 on Tuesday and 281 on Monday. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’.

“The extremely calm wind conditions in Delhi and 25 per cent stubble share (fire count 2,293) are two major factors today,” SAFAR said.

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People commute during a foggy morning, in New Delhi,Thursday. (PTI)

model forecasts, the stubble burning share may increase to 35 per cent on Friday and 40 per cent on Saturday with the wind direction changing to northwesterly. Northwesterly winds carry smoke from farm fires in Punjab and Haryana towards the national capital.“Relief is expected only from the evening of November 7 but AQI will fluctuate within ‘very poor’ range,” the air quality forecast agency said.

An official from the India Meteorological Department had earlier said that model predictions do not indicate the AQI reaching the ‘severe’ category “even with higher emissions”.

Last year, the share of stubble burning in Delhi’s pollution had peaked at 42 per cent on November 5. In 2019, crop residue burning accounted for 44 per cent of

Delhi’s PM2.5 pollution on November 1.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday had urged the Centre to issue an advisory to Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to completely stop stubble burning during the Diwali period so that people could breathe easy after the festival. The contribution of stubble burning in Delhi’s PM2.5 concentration was 32 per cent on Diwali day last year as compared to 19 per cent in 2019.

The contribution of farm fires in Delhi’s air pollution has remained low this season so far due to the record-breaking rainfall in October and “unfavourable” wind direction for transport of smoke from stubble burning. SAFAR said “very calm” local Delhi wind conditions with little ventila-

tion is expected for the next three days which will be unfavourable for dispersion of pollutants.

On October 27, the Delhi gover nment had launched the ‘Patakhe Nahi Diye Jalao’ campaign to create awareness against the bursting of crackers.

Action is being taken under relevant IPC provisions and the Explosives Act against anyone found burning crackers under the campaign. On September 28, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022.

According to the government, more than 13,000 kg of illegal firecrackers have been seized and 33 people arrested under the anti-cracker campaign.

25 new Zika virus cases in Kanpur, takes tally at 36

Diwali celebrated across India amid Covid curbs, restrictions on firecrackers

KANPUR, NOV 4 (IANS): With 25 more people having tested positive for Zika in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, the city has now emerged as a hotspot for the virus.

The total number of cases in the city are now 36.

Kanpur District Magistrate, Vishal G Iyer, who held an emergency meeting on Wednesday evening with health officials, said: “The condition of all 25 patients is stable, and there is no need to panic. All the new patients are in home isolation and special teams have been constituted to monitor their health.

“One patient from the earlier cases has been shifted to Kanshi Ram Trauma Centre from home isolation.”

The latest Zika virus cases were reported from the civilian as well as Army base in Chakeri area of Kanpur.

An alert has been announced in the radius of 30 km of area and a massive vector control drive has also been launched.

The District Magistrate said: “I personally appeal to all residents to ensure that there is no stagnant water collecting in their house or periphery. Fogging exercise and sample collection is on in full swing. We all have to cooperate with each other to overcome this.”

N E W D E L H I , N OV (PTI): Buildings were decorated with earthen lamps and colourful lights while people, dressed in their finest, exchanged gifts on Diwali which was celebrated across India amid Covid curbs and restrictions firecrackers in some states.

People visiting temples maintained social distancing norms while many took the virtual route to convey their greetings although active Covid cases in India declined to the lowest number in 253 days.

One of the most popular Hindu festivals, Diwali is associated with the day Lord Ram is believed to have returned to Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman after defeating Ravana during his 14 years in exile and is seen as a celebration of the victory of good over evil.

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Diwali and hoped for their happiness and prosperity.

Senior leaders across political parties took to social media to extend their best wishes.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on lit a lamp on Diwali in honour of Indian soldiers.

People purchase flowers for decoration and rituals during Diwali Festival, in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI)

BSF personnel and Pa k i s t a n R a n ge r s ex changed sweets and Diwali wishes on the international border in Gujarat and Rajasthan’s Barmer.

In the national capital, skies hung heavy with smoke and its air quality inched towards the ‘severe’ category on Diwali night as people burst firecrackers in a blatant disregard to the government’s ban against it.

Experts predicted that Delhi’s air quality may plunge to the ‘severe’ category by midnight.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal along with his wife and cabinet ministers performed Diwali Puja at Thyagaraj stadium from a stage modelled on the upcoming Ram Mandir in

Ayodhya.

Across Punjab and Haryana, devotees queued up at temples and gurdwaras to pay their obeisance amid tight security.

Bandi Chhor Divas, which coincides with Diwali, was also celebrated in Punjab. It marks the release of the sixth Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind, along with 52 kings, from Mughal prison in 1620.

Several incidents of high-intensity cracker bursting were reported from Gurgaon and Faridabad despite the Haryana government banning the sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in 14 of its districts in the National Capital Region, while curbs were put in other parts.

Democracy is meaningless without 3 Indian teens feature in Intl Children’s Peace Prize shortlist freedom of expression: Taslima Nasreen

NEW DELHI, NOV 4 (PTI): Determined to continue her fight against “injustice and fanaticism”, exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen called democracy sans freedom of expression “meaningless”.

She was speaking at the ‘Rajendra Yadav Smriti Samaroh’ organised in memory of renowned writer and editor Rajendra Yadav by Hans Hindi literary magazine on November 1 here.

A total of three books, including “Shabdvedhi, Shabdbhedi” -- a compilation of Nasreen’s selected articles that were published

Taslima Nasreen

in ‘Hans’ during the last decade, were also launched on the occasion. “Democracy is meaningless without freedom of expression. I will continue to speak for women’s rights, true secularism, human rights and com-

munal harmony. I won’t stay quiet. I will continue my fight against injustice and fanaticism and I will continue to speak the truth,” said a statement quoting 59-year-old “Lajja” author. The articles were translated in Hindi by well-known translator Amrita Bera and edited by Sangam Pandey - ex sub editor of Hans magazine, read the statement from Hans magazine. The other two books, “The Best Of Hans -- Volume 1 & 2”, launched during the event were compilation of English translations of celebrated stories from the initial years of Hans magazine.

BENGALURU, NOV 4 (IANS): Three teenagers, a physically challenged boy and two brothers, from India have been shortlisted for this year’s International Children’s Peace (ICP) Prize, South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Thursday announced on behalf of the KidsRights Foundation.

Muhammad Aasim is a 15-year-old physically challenged boy from Kerala, who is inspiring youngsters with disabilities around the world to continue their education. Christina Adane is a 18-year-old girl born in the Netherlands to Ethiopian parents, and now living in

the UK, who has made a name for herself fighting food injustice. Vihaan, 17, and Nav Agarwal, 14, are two brothers from Delhi, who are committed to reducing pollution, at a time when the eyes of the world are on the COP26 Climate Change Conference.

The three finalists have been shortlisted by a panel of experts from over 169 nominees from 39 countries, reflecting the impact and significance of a global recognition that offers the winner a worldwide platform of hundreds of millions to promote their work.

Announcing the finalists, Archbishop Desmond

Dengue surge across India, teams rushed to states,UTs said that from Sept 30 to Oct 30, around 12,000 dengue cases were reported. The five worst affected districts are SAS Nagar followed by Bathinda, Hoshiarpur, Amritsar and Pathankot.

Dr Gagandeep Grover, Punjab’s nodal officer for vector-borne diseases, said prolonged monsoon and an increase in testing have exposed the disease’s spread.

“The health department has collected 43,000 samples this year compared to just 18,000 last year,” he said.

There were Covid and dengue co-infection cases as well.

“A few such cases treated between January and July. After that no such case has been reported,” said Dr Rajeev Bhaskar, nodal officer of Covid-19 in Punjab.

In Rajasthan, following a spike in dengue patients, there is no space in all major hospitals, including Jaipur’s SMS Hospital.

Dengue patients are being accommodated on the hospital ground. The demand for blood and platelets is rising.

Rajasthan Health Minister Dr Raghu Sharma said medical workers have been alerted about the sharp surge in dengue cases.

“Medical workers’ leave has been cancelled and house-to-house surveys are on,” he added. Such campaigns, however, have remained on paper. No fogging has taken place at many places in worst-hit Jaipur, Jhalawar, Alwar and Dholpur districts.

Knights in The Hague, and livestreamed so that the winner’s message can reach a global audience.

Each year the prize has been awarded by a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and in 2021 Kailash Satyarthi, the 2014 recipient, will declare the winner of the Nkosi statuette along with a study and care grant for him or her to obtain an education.

The recipient will also receive a project fund of 100,000 euros, half of which will go to the winner’s theme, with half invested by KidsRights in other projects of other young changemakers fighting for children’s rights.

The International Children’s Peace Prize was launched in 2005 during the World Summit of Nobel Peace laureates in Rome, chaired by Mikhail Gorbachev. It is awarded annually to a child who has made a significant contribution to advocating children’s rights and improving the situation of vulnerable children such as orphans, child labourers and children with HIV/ AIDS. The prize is an initiative of Marc Dullaert, Founder and Chairman of the KidsRights Foundation, an international children’s rights organisation based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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CHANDIGARH/LUCKNOW/JAIPUR/BHOPAL/SRINAGAR, NOV 4 (AGENCIES) : The Centre has finally acknowledged the outbreak of dengue across nine states and UTs and has put out the number of affected people at 1,16,991 across the country.

The affected states and UTs are Haryana, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir.

More than 120 people have died across north India — the worst affected being Punjab where 61 people have succumbed to the mosquito-borne viral disease. Rajasthan (26 deaths) and Uttar Pradesh (eight deaths) follow Punjab. Uttar Pradesh has a largest prevalence of the disease with the number touching 21,954, whereas in Punjab the figures are touching 17,000.

The Union Health Ministry has rushed teams to the nine states/UTs to support them in public health measures for control and management of the disease.

October witnessed a significantly higher number of cases in some states as compared to the number during the same period the previous year.

As many as 15 states/ UTs are reporting maximum cases in the current year; these states contribute 86% of the country’s total dengue cases till October 31, the Union Health Ministry said. Sources in the Punjab health department

Tutu, patron of the ICP Prize said: “This year’s finalists are worthy of any in my 13 years as Patron of the International Children’s Peace Prize, the world’s definitive youth prize with so many famous previous winners.

What magnificent examples this year’s finalists are to youngsters, and indeed people of all ages around the globe. They show, through their values and determination, just what children can achieve in campaigning to improve the rights of others worldwide.”

The hybrid ceremony will take place on November 13 in the Hall of

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Nominations are sought for selection of a new chairman of the University Grants commission (UGc). The University Grants commission is a statutory body with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, entrusted with the task of determination, coordination and maintenance of standards in University education Under the provisions of Section-5 of the UGc Act, 1956. chairman is appointed by the central Government.

Eminent persons with substantial experience in academics, governance and/ or professional management with proven track record of dynamic, idea centric leadership in institution building, flair for innovations and global outlook in higher education, commensurate with the responsibility and prestige of the position, may be nominated by the peers. As per sub-section (2) of section 5 of the UGc Act, 1956 the chairman shall be chosen from among persons who are not officers of the central Government or of any State Government. No self nominations will be accepted.

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Nominations along with the nominees' curriculum vitae may be emailed to the director (UGc), Ministry of Education at email Id: smita96.srivastava@gov.in, on or before 30th November, 2021. Hard copy of the curriculum vitae will not be accepted. The Search-cum-Selection committee, nominated for selection to the post of chairman, UGc shall reserve the right to consider persons of eminence outside the list of such nominations. In accordance with the procedure evolved by the committee, nominees would be short listed based on agreed parameters and the short-listed nominees may be invited for interaction with the committee. davp 21205/11/0014/2122

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DIRECTORATE OF TREASURIES & ACCOUNTS BID FAREWELL

The Directorate of Treasuries & Accounts had organized a farewell programme on 3rd October 2021 at 12:30 Noon at the Directorate Conference Hall in honour of the following outgoing retired officers and staff: Shri Adi Naleo, Director Shri Ariji Lokho, Sr. P.S. Shri Mukumchim Yimch, Asstt. Director Shri Taliangshi, Registrar Smti Loyivani, Superintedent Shri Kilemtemsu, Driver Shri Lesü, Peon and Smti Chiam Khiamniungan, Sweeper The outgoing officers and staffs had given their thanks to the Almighty God for making them successful completion of service career. They also expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all the officers and staff for the love and affections they received during the entire period of service.

The programme was chaired by Smti Amenla Jamir, Joint Director and Shri R.N. Yanthan, Principal Director had spoken on the occasion on behalf of the Department and acknowledged the retired officers and staffs who have rendered their services with hard work and sincere dedication in the various capacities towards the Department.

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Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

The Web of Corruption

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A global challenge

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espite making commitment along with over hundred countries to not only talk but act on reducing man-made greenhouse gas emissions and halting the devastation of the environment- both of which are the major contributors that have been instrumental for global climate change, not much is being done. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change established an international environmental treaty to combat “dangerous human interference with the climate system”, in part by stabilizing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. The global climate has been on a steady rise during the century driving the unmistakable change in weather patterns that have caused floods, abnormal rains in some parts while in others, devastating forest fires have consumed lakhs of hectares of forests. The closes that the world came to getting all on board for finally doing something happened at the 2015 Paris COP agreement. Most importantly, 2015 Paris COP disempowered scientific consensus into a shared global political consensus. The significance of the 2015 Paris accord is that now the governments know that they know that they know – there is universal agreement on diagnosis, and a broad convergence of views on prescription. The agreement was an important victory for the United Nations and the somewhat weary and beleaguered principle of multilateral action.

The Paris Agreement was the culmination of decades of desperations among the world’s developed nations who were made to think deeper into actionable words.

The recently concluded Conference Of the Parties (COP)26 took another step when over 100 nations committed to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030.

The Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use commits the signatories to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation, backed by almost 14 billion pounds in public and private funding. Countries from the northern forests of Canada and Russia to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo endorsed the declaration. The UK said together, they contain 85 per cent of the world’s forests, an area of over 13 million square miles. The countries that have signed the agreement contain 85 percent of the world’s forests.

The announcement includes £14 billion (US$19.2 billion) of public and private funds for conservation efforts. In addition, 28 countries have committed to ensuring trade in globally important commodities such as palm oil, cocoa and soy, does not contribute to deforestation. Saving the world’s dwindling forests is essential if the world is to avoid dangerous climate change. Forests soak up carbon from the atmosphere and cutting them down releases it. On balance, forests removed about 7.6 billion tons of carbon every year over the last two decades. This is roughly 15 percent of global emissions. However, forests around the world are moving from net sinks of carbon, which soak up more than they release, to net sources. While the Amazon rainforest as a whole remains a carbon sink (for now), ongoing land clearing in parts of the Brazilian Amazon mean forests there are already emitting more carbon than they absorb. Increasing global temperatures are causing more forest fires too, further raising emissions from forests and so driving global temperatures higher. Those who benefit from logging against the global benefits from forest conservation need to be streamlined but there is only one option to tackle climate change and that is – mindset change.

DailyDevotion The Authority of Truth

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

—James 4:8

It is essential that you give people the opportunity to act on the truth of God. The responsibility must be left with the individual— you cannot act for him.

It must be his own deliberate act, but the evangelical message should always lead him to action. Refusing to act leaves a person paralyzed, exactly where he was previously. But once he acts, he is never the same. It is the apparent folly of the truth that stands in the way of hundreds who have been convicted by the Spirit of God. Once I press myself into action, I immediately begin to live. Anything less is merely existing. The moments I truly live are the moments when I act with my entire will.

When a truth of God is brought home to your soul, never allow it to pass without acting on it internally in your will, not necessarily externally in your physical life. Record it with ink and with blood— work it into your life. The weakest saint who transacts business with Jesus Christ is liberated the second he acts and God’s almighty power is available on his behalf. We come up to the truth of God, confess we are wrong, but go back again. Then we approach it again and turn back, until we finally learn we have no business going back. When we are confronted with such a word of truth from our redeeming Lord, we must move directly to transact business with Him. “Come to Me…” (Matthew 11:28). His word come means “to act.” Yet the last thing we want to do is come. But everyone who does come knows that, at that very moment, the supernatural power of the life of God invades him. The dominating power of the world, the flesh, and the devil is now paralyzed; not by your act, but because your act has joined you to God and tapped you in to His redemptive power.

Quotes

The only courage that matters is the kind that gets you from one moment to the next. ~ Mignon McLaughlin

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021

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ndia’s rank in the global corruption index is very low at 102 out of 198 countries in 2020. According to the transparency international, corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. Corruption undermines democratic institutions, retards economic development and contributes to civil and political unrest. It weakens democratic institutions by distorting electoral processes, erodes trust towards government and authority, and exacerbates inequality, poverty and social divisions. The debate on corruption is unending in our society, but we don’t see an end to it any time soon.

The people get the leaders the deserve, so goes the old adage. During elections, majority of the electorates are concerned about who can give them more money, jobs, positions or contract works.

There are no serious debates on who can lead the people with integrity, dedication and efficiency. The conversations about governance, corruption, back door appointments and so on, begins after election. But at that time, we all know we are a bit too late.

There are different types of leaders; political, religious, civil servants, NGOs or village level leaders including the village council members, VDBs and so on. Who are these leaders? They are selected or elected from the members of the society only. So, if only a handful of them are corrupt,

that can be remedied by changing the electoral or selection process. But if majority of them are corrupt, then nothing much can be done about it. Because if we pick an apple from a basket that contains only rotten apples, we would eventually pick a rotten apple.

This does not, however, meant to imply that all the members of the society are corrupt. The argument emanated from the fact that in Nagaland, every leader that hold public office is often viewed as a potentially corrupt person. If we observe the social media discourses, there are so much anger and frustrations vented out against our leaders. It is rare to find leaders who are being appreciated for their hard work, dedication and social service. In the end, politicians, bureaucrats, police, contractors, engineers, goan buras - everyone is considered corrupt or chor manu. The question is, who are they? Are they not members of our same society? Yes, they are. They are us and we are them. In a way, we can also say that they are the best product of our society, systems and institutions. It is not possible that all leaders are corrupt while the rest of the citizens are clean and innocent.

Therefore, something must be wrong with the citizens too.

The web of corruption is so deeply entrenched in our society that everyone is directly or indirectly encircled by it. We talk about corrupt politicians, but we cannot push a simple

file without offering the peons or clerks that little tips called chai pani. We complain about backdoor appointments, but we celebrate when our friends or relatives secure appointments through the windows, calling it God’s blessing. Some would even openly brag the amount they paid someone to get the job. But if someone got the job, who is not us, we suddenly become the crusader of justice. How ironic.

Whenever there is election, money is involved. All else are forgotten. Even students’ unions and pressure groups are not sparred. Later, when these pressure groups remain silent on important issues, the public will point fingers. But what do we expect?

The less said, the better. Of course, there are some strong and spirited who speaks and acts on their conscience, but they are like rare species, outnumbered and diminishing each day.

S o m e t h i n g mu s t b e wrong with our notion of leadership. The first efficiency criteria for leadership are the wealth of the person. “How wealthy is he?” would be the first question that would be raised when somebody vies for an elected office. Then comes family, muscle power, village and so on. This is not to say that the affluent are corrupt while the poor are not. But the basis on which we choose leaders are mostly focused on wealth and money power while the other aspects of leadership

qualities and moralities are ignored and overlooked.

The selection or election process at the village level are again different. In many villages, majority of the employed and educated individuals migrates to the towns and cities.

Among those that remain in the village, leadership positions such as GBs, village council members, VDB members etc. are offered to the less fortunate members of the society, with a consideration that holding such positions would help them get some government reliefs, rations or small perks.

This may not be the case in all the villages, but prevalent in many. Whenever elections or nominations for such vacancy arise, “aah! you know his condition, he does not have any other source of income, so let him do it” kind of argument crops in. In the end, we all gets governed by them.

Fast forward, during elections, newspapers and social media are filled with unlawful declarations that this village supports this candidate, that candidate and so on. Democratic rights to contest elections or to cast votes freely are willfully violated. But not many people care, because the majority are blinded by money, wine and the illusion of a prosperous future. So, in a way, the society becomes a victim of our own decision. In the words of Thomas Jefferson “the government you elect is the government you deserve.”

Many might feel that

changing politicians would solve the issues of corruption.

But it is not that simple. Corruption cannot be eradicated simply by changing leaders.

Every five years the people get an opportunity to elect new leaders. Some old ones are reelected and new faces are also elected. But we have seen that corruption does not vanish simply because we replace one with another leader. It is because the kind of corruption that we have is not just political; it is there in the business, bureaucracy, the justice system, civil societies and even in the religious institutions.

According to the world bank, corruption has an adverse impact on the poor, increasing costs and reducing access to services, including health, education and justice.

Corruption perpetuates mediocracy and channelize economic resources and political power in favour of the social elites. It also impedes investment thereby restricting economic growth and job creation.

Because of these reasons, it erodes people trust in government and undermines the social contract. What follows is lawlessness. On the other hand, societies that combats corruption more seriously are able to use their human, financial and natural resources more efficiently, thereby growing and advancing more rapidly.

Therefore, all citizens shares equal responsibility to combat corruption. But humans are by

nature, profit seeking. Given an opportunity, majority would seek to maximize individual’s welfare and do things the easy way. For these reasons, human form societies, establish governments and institutions and enact laws to govern themselves. Therefore, even if all citizens have a role to play, leaders and law enforcers have greater role to play.

The culture and system will not change by itself. The people who control the system must change first. Then, gradually things will fall in line.

For this we need role models, committed leaders and reformist who can act and walk the talk. Effective law enforcement is essential to ensure that the corrupt are penalized without exceptions. Nothing deters corruption more than a swift penalty. Anti-corruption agencies should be strengthened and allowed to work without interference. Countries that are successful at curbing corruption have a long tradition of transparency and openness in governance, freedom of the press and access to information. Perhaps, we can learn a lesson or two from them.

Judicious use of government’s resources is also crucial. Given the will and direction, corruption can be contained, even if it takes time. But it is a matter of choice. Whether we have it is us or not will determine whether the future would be better or worse.

Dr. N Janbemo Humtsoe janbemolotha@gmail.com

Role played by veterinarians during Corona Virus pandemic

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noble profession by itself, which need no explanation as it serves the poor and marginal rural population of the country. Animal husbandry plays a vital and significant role for livelihood of our farmers and the responsibility of veterinarians has always remained important to support this cause. India is a country where more than 70% population live in rural areas and their livelihood depend mostly on Animal husbandry and agriculture by way of backyard livestock and poultry production. Our country ranks 1st in milk production, 3rd in egg production and 4th in poultry production.

Besides being multitasking in their duties, Veterinarians play a pivotal role in global health as recently it is envisaged about “One health policy” for the global community. Veterinary professionals not only engage themselves in treatment prevention and management of animal diseases but also contribute immensely towards zoonotic and diseases of public health importance and also ensure food safety. Veterinarians in general and veterinary epidemiologists in particular have the responsibilities to identify the risk involved and epidemiological aspects of Covid-19 infection to human, animal and environment and their interfaces.

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into the clutches of Corona Virus pandemic during the early part of year 2020 and still recuperating with its affect. It not only infects human being but also pets, domestic and wild animals. It has been confirmed that more than 70% emerging and re-emerging diseases have zoonotic significance. The massive outbreak of Covid-19 has led the apex health body i.e. World Health organization (WHO) to declare it a global pandemic.

The covid-19 pandemic has put considerable pressure on public health services across the globe over the part 2 years. It has shattered the global economy in general and national economy in particular. There were 2 waves of this global pandemic hitting the economy tremendously.

All the sectors including the livestock and animal husbandry sector got affected by the blow of this invisible virus incurring huge economic loss to the country and pandemic mediated lockdowns and stricter guidelines which was inevitable caused enormous agony to the poor and marginal farmers of our country.

During the surge of Covid-19 our fellow vets and supporting staffs were in an unprecedented situation as to how to deliver the primary animal health care services to the animals at farmers door step and also in the veterinary hospitals. Veteri-

nary doctors could not restrict them on the four walls of their houses and came forward to extend helping hand to the affected farming communities.

The central and state Govt. authorities imposed strict guidelines with movement restriction. Our farmer brothers have faced a lot of problem in procuring animal and poultry feed, fodder and other medicines.

During this period of hopelessness, the veterinarian along with their supporting staffs came forward to help the farmers with their basic need to cater animal’s health and other related issues with the help of district administrators and stakeholders. With the help of Veterinary professionals the farmers could sell off their extra milk to the milk co-operatives, created awareness to accept frozen and processed animal products and online marketing of their products.

Veterinary colleges and institutes have conducted several virtual and online workshop and awareness programmes for providing technical services to the farmers during this period. Later during the month of June-July of 2020, state and central govt. came up with several guidelines (considered under essential services) so as to ease the suffering of animal farmers and pet owners. And also the Veterinarians were allowed to move freely to attend cases and treat

the animals in the private and Govt. hospitals and clinics. Veterinarians posted in different high security laboratories have worked day and night for diagnosis of this virus in human and animal population.

Many veterinary research institutes and colleges are recently engaged in the processing and screening of human samples for using level-III biosafety facilties and RT-PCT technology. The veterinarian have given their best to deliver animal health care and consultancy services by following Covid-19 appropriate behavior, which was the need of the hour to help our poor and marginal farmers as they were going through a period of monetary crisis. Several free animal health and vaccination camps were organized for the livestock and pet animals in different part of the country maintaining Covid protocol. Further, the zoo and wildlife animals were also been attended by specialist vets as Covid-19 cases were reported in these animals in different countries. The veterinary profession rose to the occasion during these turbulent times to deliver their services and worked as a role model for the society and our livestock sector.

In the conclusion, since we have not yet come out of the danger of this diseases even after vaccination of more than 70% population;

proper surveillance, monitoring, upgradation of health care services and awareness are the need of the hour. And veterinarians are on their toes to deliver as regards to diagnosis, prevention, control and improving public knowledge of this disease is concerned. Strengthening “one health” solution to combat this new virus need to be implemented successfully and veterinarians are one of the stakeholder for the same.

Many important aspects like food safety, prevention of outbreaks, safe guarding public health play a very important role in fighting this disease and this can only be achieved by inclusion of veterinary professionals in the global health care system. The unpredictable nature of the pandemic and the causative virus require all new and innovative approaches to tackle it and this can only be fought together by joining hand with various professionals and veterinarians has emerged as one of the strongest workforce.

Dr Gunjan Das, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and AH, CAU, Jalukie, Peren, Dr Bhabesh Mili, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences and AH, CAU, Jalukie, Peren.

Roots of migrant massacre in Kashmir

igrant workers are those, who work away from their home, especially in other states or even abroad and earn for their livelihoods. They include not only the labourers engaged in various sectors, but also the bureaucrats & many other officials.

Although these officials do not suffer as much pain as the lobourers, who have to work without counting the hours.

The term “Migrant worker” is not new in the global history and also in the multi-lingual lexicons. Old people recall, the “Kabuliwalas” from Kabul, residents of areas located thousands of mile away from India. They used to travel through the village streets to sell their dry-fruits and were much popular among the youngsters. These migrant people garnered love & affection according to the Indian culture & tradition of “Atithi Devo Bhavah”.

Interestingly enough since ages, this perennial process of migration has been continuing at various levels across India. People often migrate from one place to another in search of livelihood; and, this is a positive sign for fostering integrity among diversity of cultures across our lovely India. The progress & prosperity of some States is a testimony to the diversified contributions of such migrant people. When the migrant workers returned to their native destinations during the pandemic Covid-19, this cycle of progress got stalled in many states and the organizers eventually had to request their workers to return to the places of work.

Similarly, the people of Bihar, irrespec-

tive of their castes, religions, faiths, cultures, languages, food habits among various other factors, have spread to different corners of the country and have intermingled with local people in the respective regions. Of course conversely, Bihar is also welcoming the migrant people from various other states.

During the winter season, Kashmiri people often travel to sell their shawls & sweaters.

The Lhasa markets of Tibetan refugees are famous places for woolen clothing in many towns. Once, Chinese dentists had a monopoly in the field of dental treatment across the Indian towns. Not only migrant workers or vendors, but Bihar has established several powerful politicians through its constituencies, notably George Fernandez, Madhu Limaye, M.J. Akbar, Syed Shahabuddin, I.K. Gujral, Sharad Yadav & others. Numerous bureaucrats & officials have also served in various states for their entire service tenure, but the masses of those respective States have never treat them as migrants.

On the other hand, Bihari workers are often the soft targets whenever and wherever there is disturbance for local causes in any corner of the country. In this endless series, now the migrant labourers & street vendors, who are the poorest of the poor, are being massacred in Kashmir without any fault.

Old parents, life-partner wife and even young children were eagerly waiting for their kin to return home with new cloths for the Dipawali & the Chhath Puja; but the separatist forces dashed their dreams in the blink of an eye; and the hapless family found the dead bodies

of their kin wrapped in shrouds.

After the abrogation of article 370, it was ardently hoped that the Central Government will crush the separatist forces. But the recent events indicate that the roots of these foreign elements are deeper in the region.

The intelligence system has completely failed.

Although some foreign militants have been gunned down; their whereabouts are yet to be traced out and razed.

More responsible for the latest killings of the Hindus & the Sikhs are the pro-Pakistan unemployed politicians, who are frequently praising Pakistan & China while provoking the militants. Such gun-men are just the branches & leaves of the “Anti-Indian” trees; the roots are those politicians, who ruled this beautiful State for their own petty reasons and never ever did anything for the State & the common masses. They were, of course, involved in brain-washing the public.

The deceased migrant workers were not foreigners; but were breathing at their roots. All of them belonged to the “Maharishi Kashyap gotra”, whose name Kashmir owns. They were engaged in the developmental works of roads, bridges, tunnels, telephone towers and other infrastructures of the Himalayan state; and in lieu of their variegated services at the ground level, they were supposed to be paid wages for the livelihood of their families. Any kind of development in the region is nothing short of a thorn for the masters of stone-pelters, communalists and anti-peace forces.

The Most ironic aspect is the continued appeasement politics of the political parties.

For instance, there have been a series of political tourism of leaders during the aftermath of the brutal incident at Lakhimpur Khiri.

But no one has a word of condolences to the family of the unfortunate victims of the barbaric merchants of death of these innocent migrants. Is this not simply because they donot belong to a particular community and have not been gunned down by Hindu miscreants ? Such selective attitude of the parties is supplying oxygen to the communal agenda of the militants.

Those who believe and talk about the so-called “Two-nation Theory”, have already parted ways with their share. Now not only the Biharis, but also each & every son of the soil has Constitutional as well as the very vital Spiritual Right to live, learn, work and earn in any part of the Bharat Mata and that too with respect & dignity. Though, the migrants in Kashmir have shifted for a moment, yet they will definitely return to work at the same spot very soon.

If the Central Government wants the development of the natives across Jammu & Kashmir, then along with the gunning down of the terrorists & local criminals, the white-dressed provoking persons have to be penalized for their anti-national, anti-social and anti-people activities. In the name of democracy, pro-Pakistan leaders can not be left free to spread their poisonous messages, resulting in the massacre of the innocent sons of the soil.

Er. Prabhat Kishore is a technocrat and educationist

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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alliance will support Mukhtar Yogi plays Hindu-Muslim card to attack SP SP-SBSP Ansari in UP assembly polls: Rajbhar

AYODHYA (UP), NOV 3 (PTI): Targeting previous governments in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that earlier public money used to be spent on ‘kabristan’ but under the BJP dispensation, funds are being used for redevelopment of temples.

Addressing an event organised at the Ram Katha Park by the Uttar Pradesh government as part of Deepotsav celebrations, he also announced that beneficiaries of the Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Anna Yojna will continue to get free ration till Holi next year. He said the scheme, which was rolled out to provide free ration to the poor during the COVID-19 pandemic, was set to expire in November this year but his government decided to extend it till Holi (March) next year as the

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“pandemic is not yet over.”

Under this scheme, he said, beneficiaries will get salt, sugar, dal and oil along with wheat and rice. Adityanath said his government’s decision to extend the scheme will benefit 15 crore people of Uttar Pradesh.

Elections to the Uttar Pradesh assembly are due to be held early next year.

The chief minister also launched 50 different projects worth Rs 661 crore.

Adityanath said, “Peh-

le pradesh ka ye paisa kabristan ke boundary par kharch hota tha, aaj mandiron ke punarnirman par kharch ho raha hai (Earlier the state’s money used to be spent on boundary of kabristan.

Today it is being spent on redevelopment of temples.”

“Yahi antar hai soch ka. Jinko kabristan pyara tha woh janta ka paisa wahin lagate the, jinko dharma aur sanskriti pyari hai wo unke utthan, unnayan ke liye uss paise ka upyog kar rahe hain

(This is the difference in thinking. Those in love with kabristan used to spend public money there, those who love religion and culture are spending the money on their uplift and upgrade,” he said.

The construction of a majestic Ram temple is underway in Ayodhya and various other projects are being implemented by the central government for facelift of 500 temples and other religious sites in Uttar Pradesh, he said. Of these, the work has been completed at more than 300 sites and the work in the remaining sites will be completed in the next two months, he said.

Talking about the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, Adityanath trained guns at the parties who governed the state earlier, saying 30 years ago chanting of Jai Shri Ram was considered as a crime.

He said the construction of the Ram temple has finally begun after the prime minister laid its foundation last year, and gave the credit to the strength of democracy and people.

“Those who were firing at you 30 years ago, they are bowing before your strength,” he said in an apparent reference to the firings on kar sevaks in Ayodhya, and added, “Ram united everybody. This is the power of Ram.” “No power in the world can now stop construction of the temple and its completion by 2023,” he added.

The CM said Ayodhya has now emerged as “a new cultural city” before the world, and asserted that it will witness more development in the coming days.

The city will attract tourists from all over the world, he added.

BALLIA (UP), NOV 4 (PTI): Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) president Om Praksh Rajbhar on Thursday said his alliance with the SP will support jailed BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari in the upcoming 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

Rajbhar, who forged a tie-up recently with the Samajwadi Party for the UP assembly polls, had met Ansari in Banda jail, prompting the ruling BJP to accuse him of practising the “politics of appeasement”. “I have met Mukhtar in Banda jail two days ago. During the meeting, his son Abbas Ansari was also present. The SP and the SBSP alliance will support him in the assembly polls,” Rajbhar told PTI. “It depends on Mukhtar whether he contests in alliance with the SP and the

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SBSP or as an independent candidate,” he added.

When asked whether Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav will be ready to support him, Rajbhar said, “If he has to form a government, he should not have any problem in giving support. When he can forge an alliance with Mayawati, then there will be no problem in supporting Mukhtar.”

Rajbhar had earlier termed Mukhtar as an “old friend”. He used to go to

meet him in Punjab jail, even as a minister in the Uttar Pradesh’s BJP government.

“Mukhtar is an old friend whom I have known for the past 19 years,” Rajbhar had said.

In a statement on Rajbhar’s meeting with Ansari, Uttar Pradesh government spokesperson and Cabinet minister Siddharth Nath Singh on Wednesday said, “It was not just a meeting between Rajbhar and mafia Mukhtar Ansari but an evidence of the politics of appeasement that the BJP often talks about.” The SBSP had held a rally in Mau on October 27 with SP president Yadav too participating in it and announcing a poll alliance with Rajbhar’s party, which is said to have a considerable influence over his community voters in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

BJP has to be defeated completely to Deshmukh, held for money laundering, taken for medical checkup bring down fuel prices by Rs 50: Raut

MUMBAI, NOV 4 (PTI): A day after the Centre slashed the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 per litre, respectively, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the BJP has to be defeated completely if the fuel prices have to be brought down by Rs 50.

Slamming the Centre, Raut, whose party shares power with the NCP and Congress, told reporters that one really needs to be harsh to raise the fuel prices to over Rs 100. Petrol prices

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in the country were over Rs 100 for some time now.

On Wednesday, the central government cut the excise duty on petrol and diesel by a record Rs 5 and Rs 10 per

litre, respectively, to help bring down rates from their highest-ever levels The move came a day after the BJP lost bypolls in some states controlled by it.

Raut said the reduction of price by Rs 5 won’t serve any purpose and it should have reduced by at least Rs 25, and then Rs 50. “After the BJP’s defeat in the bypolls, the Centre reduced the fuel prices by Rs 5. If the price has to be brought down

by Rs 50, BJP must be defeated completely,” he said.

MUMBAI, NOV 4 (PTI): Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, was taken to the state-run J J Hospital here on Thursday for a medical checkup, an official said.

His all vital parameters are stable, the official said.

Deshmukh is currently in the ED’s custody, where his interrogation in connection with the money laundering case is on.

The NCP leader was brought out of the ED’s office around 12 noon and taken to the hospital in south

Mumbai, the official said.

His routine check up was conducted at the hospital between 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm following which he taken back to the ED’s office, the official added.

Deshmukh (71) was arrested by the ED late Monday night after being questioned for over 12 hours in connection with the money laundering case. The former minister had skipped multiple summonses issued by the ED in the case, but after the Bombay High Court last week refused to quash them, he appeared before the agency on Monday.

Bommai govt completes 100 days change of guard in the state, Bommai on July 28 had taken over as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, from BJP stalwart B S Yediyurappa, who stepped down from the coveted post, coinciding with his government completing two years in office.

Though the hundred days is not a major milestone, it is certainly a clear indication on our way forward, the Chief Minister speaking to reporters said, “the strong and promising steps that we have taken in the last hundred days, and the decisive decisions that we have taken, will indicate about the pro-people path that our government will take in the future.”

Pointing at the programmes of his government like ‘Amrith’ schemes, scholarship to children of farmers, and social security initiatives, he said, the economy is slowly recovering, and looking at the recovery the administration plans to take several progressive steps for the welfare of the people.

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The first General Session of the Nyiro Range Public Organisation (NRPO) shall be held on 13th Nov’ 2021, 10:00 am at the Nyiro Govt. High School Compound Wokha.

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The agency had initiated a probe against Deshmukh and his associates after the CBI filed its FIR against the NCP leader on April 21 this year on charges of corruption and misuse of official position.

Deshmukh had refuted these allegations earlier and said the agency’s whole case was based on malicious statements made by a tainted cop (Sachin Waze).

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case, in which there has been an allegation of collection of Rs 100 crore, and maintained the involvement of foreign angle cannot be ruled out. The ED had told the court that Deshmukh’s custodial interrogation was the need of the hour in the interest of the ongoing investigation, and that the entire money trail requires to be established in order to bring the guilty to book.

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HUBBALLI (K’TAKA), NOV 4 (PTI): As his government completes hundred days in office, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said he is satisfied with the decisions taken so far in taking the administration in the right direction, and the work is on towards inclusive economic progress.

He also ruled out any discussions regarding expanding the cabinet immediately.

“I’m satisfied with the decisions that have been taken with regards to taking the administration in the right direction, by taking officials into confidence,” Bommai said in response to a question whether he is satisfied with the hundred days of his administration.

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On Tuesday, a special holiday court here remanded him in the ED’s custody till November 6.

The ED had told the court that Deshmukh was the “prime beneficiary” of proceeds of crime and directly involved in the offence of money laundering. The central agency, in its remand note, said the NCP leader emerged as an “important cog in the wheels” in the

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MUMBAI, NOV 4 (IANS): Faster pace of vaccinations along with vastly improved economic scenario boosted India’s key equity indices during the initial phase of the special “Muhurat” trade session on Thursday.

A special hour-long session held every year on Diwali day - the Muhurat trade - marks the start of the Hindu New Year for the domestic equity market.

The initial trade saw the key equity indices S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 -- make handsome gains. Consequently, the Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) gained 115.65 points, or 0.65 per cent around 6.25 p.m., to trade at 17,944.85 points from its previous 17,829.20 points. Similarly, the 30-scrip Sensex made gains during the initial period of the trade session. It was at 60,192.36 points, up 420.44 points, or 0.70 per cent, from its previous close at 59,771.92 points.

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In a recent meeting by the Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry with the stakeholders to ascertain jute bag demand, an overview of the requirement of jute bags to the tune of around 46 lakh bales in the year 2022-23 but the low commitment of new jute bags by jute mills is creating

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The Centre had fixed raw jute trading at Rs 6,500 per quintal causing raw jute shortage for the mills, the official said.

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infection fell from 77 per cent to 67 per cent in the same period.

“The existing evidence suggests that the vaccines administered currently are holding up extremely well to protect against severe disease, hospitalization, or even death.

Though there is no strong evidence leading to a need to provide a third dose for people who have already been vaccinated; there is nothing wrong in staying mentally prepared to take a third dose as and when the healthcare community feels a large section of the population would require a booster dose to protect against a possible spread of virus in future,” said Dr. Aarathi Bellary,

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(From p-1) While research into the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines longerterm is still being carried out, there has been some suggestion that protection levels against infection begin to deteriorate after around six months, although levels of protection against serious illness from the virus decline at a slower rate.

According to Britain’s ZOE Covid-19 study, the effectiveness of the Pfizer jab against infection in the months after the second dose fell from 88 per cent to 74 per cent at around the five to six-month mark.

For those who received the AstraZeneca jab, protection levels against

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while Chakhesang Public Organisation president Mikha Kenye, Chakhesang Mothers’ Association president Zhonelü Tunyi and Pfutsero Town Welfare Committee convener Mezelo Lomi also spoke at the inaugural programme.

The speakers acknowledged the minister for his initiative and the development activities initiated by him for the people and urged the citizens to extend support to the initiatives.

Earlier, Rev Z Mero pronounced a dedicatory prayer before unveiling the plaque.

plantation covers a compact area measuring about 25-26 hectares which was voluntarily donated by members of the club.

He pointed out that total number of coffee plants within the farm at present was around 80,000 and have supplied 1,80,000 coffee saplings enabling 45 households in Sendenyu area to start coffee farming.

DPO Kohima, Dr. Menuosietuo Tseikha, elaborated on the cycle of coffee plantation. He also presented a live hands-on to process the cherries till the drying the beans.

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(From p-1) He also said that an international bank would soon set up its branch at the town. Asserting that the state government was serious in developing Phek district, Kronu urged the people to extend cooperation and support the government’s initiatives.

Kronu also urged doctors of the hospital to work for the people, while seeking support from the citizens and appealing them to cooperate with the hospital.

Dr DK Mero shared a brief history of the hospital

“Our aim is to generate at least one lakh jobs as Nagaland lacks industrial activities. Another aim is to prevent the impact of climate change by encouraging farmers to give up jhum cultivation and switch over to coffee,” APC said.

Dr. G. Thong, Orthpaedic NHAK, HoD, highlighted the activities of Kebentsin Agri & allied cooperative society (KAAS) Sendenyu village of KAAS Coffee farm.

The coffee farm began in the year 2015 with the initiative of the DPO, LRD Kohima and the land for

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zaar branch, Beeky Singh, delivered a brief note on the importance of the newly launched Kent Cameye.

It can be noted that ME, which deals in computer and IT related products, took the dealership of the Kent Cameye for whole of North East India.

Kent Cameye is a vehicle security system that allows you to track your vehicle, prevent misuse of car by driver, with added features such as AI, unknown driver detections, pre-installed 4G/3G connectivity, data transfer to secure cloud storage etc.

APC Nagaland, Y Kikheto Sema, stated that the hills of Nagaland, were now growing organic coffee, which was not only being sold locally, but exported to international markets.

He said Nagaland at present has nearly 10,000 hectares of coffee cultivation, adding that the department was taking steps to expand it to 50,000 hectares by 2030. The land resource department has exported 27.5 metric tonnes of coffee to the South African company, which signed an agreement to buy Nagaland coffee for 30 years.

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DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): Matrix Enterprise (ME) on Thursday launched the Kent Cameye, a vehicle security system, at its office, at River Belt Colony, Dimapur.

Speaking on the occasion, minister, PWD and Housing, Tongpang Ozukum, said the economy is now powered by innovations by forward thinking individuals, who are determined, skilled and hard working.

Elaborating on the vehicle security system, the ministers said that the newly launched Kent Ca-

meye by Matrix Enterprise is an important initiative undertaken by proprietor, ME, S Tiasunep Ozukum, to provide better security service for vehicles in the state.

On the boom of upcoming Naga entrepreneurs, he stated that such entrepreneurs and youths should be encouraged, promoted and protected and that no individual or organization should be a stumbling block for the young entrepreneurs.

Earlier, pastor, DABA, Rev. Wati Kichu offered the dedicatory prayer, while deputy manager, SBI Ba-

taken into consideration,” Alam stated.

Lauding the village for being a biodiversity conservative village, the chief secretary appreciated the efforts of the “cautious villagers for protecting and conserving the density of forest which will contribute a lot in balancing the biodiversity.”

The chief secretary assured that the government would extend support in possible areas for the requirements and would take up with the concerned department for further development.

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(From p-1) and how much requirement is there for us to be self-dependent in terms of economic needs.”

He, therefore, urged the youth to take up such kind of activities that were labour intensive and provided sustainable income.

“Potential has always been there, and we are blessed with a very fertile land and huge resource, for the last decades we have been experimenting in different land-based activities for viable crops unfortunately it failed because substantial activities were not

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UK authorizes Merck’s COVID-19 pill BECOMES THE FIRST COUNTRY TO APPROVE ANTIVIRAL COVID-19 PILL

LONDON, NOV 4 (AP): Britain has granted a conditional authorization to Merck’s coronavirus antiviral, the first pill shown to successfully treat COVID-19.

It is the first country to OK the treatment, although it was not immediately clear how quickly the pill would be available.

The pill was licensed for adults 18 and older who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have at least one risk factor for developing severe disease. The drug, known as molnupiravir, is intended to be taken twice a day for five days by people at home with mild to moderate COVID-19.

An antiviral pill that reduces symptoms and speeds recovery could prove groundbreaking, easing caseloads on hospitals and helping to curb outbreaks in poorer countries with fragile health systems. It would also bolster the twopronged approach to the pandemic: treatment, by way of medication, and prevention, primarily through

vaccinations.

Molnupiravir is also pending review at regulators in the US, Europe and elsewhere. The US Food and Drug Administration announced last month it would convene a panel of independent experts to scrutinize the pill’s safety and effectiveness in late November.

Initial supplies will be limited. Merck has said it can produce 10 million treatment courses through the end of the year, but much of that supply has already been purchased by governments worldwide.

In October, UK officials announced they se-

cured 480,000 courses of molnupiravir and expected thousands of vulnerable Britons to have access to the treatment this winter via a national study.

“Today is a historic day for our country, as the UK is now the first country in the world to approve an antiviral that can be taken at home for COVID-19,” said Britain’s health secretary, Sajid Javid.

“We are working at pace across the government and with the NHS to set out plans to deploy molnupiravir to patients through a national study as soon as possible,” he said in a statement, referring to the UK’s

National Health Service.

Doctors said the treatment would be particularly significant for people who do not respond well to vaccination.

Merck and its partner Ridgeback Biotherapeutic have requested clearance for the drug with regulators around the world to treat adults with mild-tomoderate COVID-19 who are at risk for severe disease or hospitalization. That’s roughly the same group targeted for treatment with infused COVID-19 antibody drugs, the standard of care in many countries for patients who don’t yet require hospitalization.

Merck announced preliminary results last month showing its drug cut hospitalizations and deaths by half among patients with early COVID-19 symptoms.

The results have not yet been vetted by outside scientists.

The company also did not disclose details on molnupiravir’s side effects, except to say that rates of those problems were similar

China may have at least 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, says Pentagon

WA S H I N G TO N / B E I JING, NOV 4 (PTI): China is sharply increasing its nuclear arsenal and could have up to 700 deliverable warheads by 2027 and at least 1,000 by 2030, as the Communist giant aims to surpass US global power by the middle of the 21st century, the Pentagon has warned in a new report.

China is investing in, and expanding, the number of its land-, sea-, and air-based nuclear delivery platforms and constructing the infrastructure necessary to support this major expansion of its nuclear forces, it said on Wednesday in a congressionally mandated report, amidst tense relations between Washington

and Beijing over a range of issues, including Taiwan.

The Pentagon’s new estimate marks a dramatic increase from the projection reported in last year’s report, which placed Beijing’s tally around 400 nuclear warheads within a decade.

China is also supporting this expansion by increasing its capacity to produce and separate plutonium by constructing fast breeder reactors and reprocessing facilities, it said.

The report also raises concerns over Beijing’s increasingly aggressive behaviour towards Taiwan, India and continued assertive actions against countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

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“The accelerating pace of the PRC’s nuclear expansion may enable the PRC to have up to 700 deliverable nuclear warheads by 2027.

The PRC likely intends to have at least 1,000 warheads by 2030, exceeding the pace and size the Department of Defense projected in 2020,” the report said.

China’s modernisation and expansion of its nuclear force is part of a broader effort aimed at matching, and in some cases surpassing, the US military by 2049 as the dominant power in the Indo-Pacific region, according to the report. China has possibly already established a nascent “nuclear triad” with the development of a nuclear capable airlaunched ballistic missile (ALBM) and improvement of its ground and sea-based nuclear capabilities, it said.

New developments in 2020 further suggest that China intends to increase the peacetime readiness of its nuclear forces by moving to a launch-on-warning (LOW) posture with an expanded silo-based force, it said.

The Pentagon report also says that China has

continued its aggressive, top-level push to master advanced technologies and become a global innovation superpower.

“The PRC seeks to dominate technologies associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution; this push directly supports the People’s Liberation Army’s ambitious modernisation efforts and its goal of becoming a “world-class” military capable of “intelligentised” warfare. China has long viewed the United States as a competitor and has characterised its view of strategic competition in terms of a rivalry among powerful nation states, as well as a clash of opposing systems, the Pentagon report’s preface noted.

China’s strategy aims to achieve “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” by 2049 to match or surpass US global influence and power, displace American alliances and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, and revise the international order to be more advantageous to Beijing’s authoritarian system and national interests, according to the report.

between people who got the drug and those who received dummy pills.

The drug targets an enzyme the coronavirus uses to reproduce itself, inserting errors into its genetic code that slow its ability to spread and take over human cells. That genetic activity has led some independent experts to question whether the drug could potentially cause mutations leading to birth defects or tumors.

In company trials, both men and women were instructed to either use contraception or abstain from sex. Pregnant women were excluded from the study.

Merck has stated that the drug is safe when used as directed.

Molnupiravir was initially studied as a potential flu therapy with funding from the US government.

Last year, researchers at Emory University decided to repurpose the drug as a potential COVID-19 treatment. They then licensed the drug to Ridgeback and its partner Merck.

Two Filipino soldiers killed in clash with rebels

M A N I L A , N OV 4 (IANS): Two Filipino soldiers were killed and four others wounded in a clash with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the Negros Occidental province, the military said on Thursday.

The militar y said the fighting, which broke out around 3.40 p.m. on Wednesday lasted about an hour, reports Xinhua news agency.

The army sent troops to the area after villagers complained about the rebels’ presence, the military added.

No casualties were reported on the side of the rebels, but the military claimed troops saw the rebels drag at least four comrades as they fled.

Last weekend, the military confirmed having killed NPA’s high-ranking commander George Madlos, a “topmost wanted” rebel leader, during a clash in the southern Bukidnon province. The NPA rebels have been fighting the government since 1969.

They concentrate their attacks on rural areas and small-scale skirmishes with the military.

China has likely considered Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Seychelles for military bases

NEW DELHI, NOV 4 (IANS): China has likely considered a number of countries including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Seychelles as locations for People’s Liberation Army (PLA) facilities.

China is seeking to establish a more robust overseas logistics and basing infrastructure to allow the PLA to project and sustain military power at greater distances.

Beyond its base in Djibouti, the PRC is pursuing additional military facilities to support naval, air, ground, cyber, and space power projection. The PRC has likely considered a number of countries, including Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Seychelles, Tanzania, Angola, and Tajikistan, as locations for PLA facilities. The PRC has probably already made overtures to Namibia.

A global PLA military logistics network and PLA military facilities could both

interfere with US military operations and support offensive operations against the United States as the PRC’s global military objectives evolve, a US Defence Department report said.

China is seeking to establish a more robust overseas logistics and basing infrastructure to allow the PLA to project and sustain military power at greater distances. Beijing may assess that a mixture of military logistics models, including preferred access to commercial infrastructure abroad, exclusive PLA logistics facilities with prepositioned supplies colocated with commercial infrastructure, and bases with sta-

tioned forces, most closely aligns with the PRC’s overseas military logistics needs.

Currently, the PRC uses commercial infrastructure to support all of its military operations abroad, including the PLA’s presence in other countries’ territories, such as at its base in Djibouti.

Some of the PRC’s OBOR projects could create potential military advantages, such as PLA access to selected foreign ports to pre-position the necessary logistics support to sustain naval deployments in waters as distant as the Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Atlantic Ocean to protect its growing interests.

Japanese PM to Weapons devp is ‘inevitable choice’ for self-defence: N Korea double as FM until Cabinet re-launch

SEOUL, NOV 4 (IANS): North Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that its development of new weapons is an “inevitable choice” to prevent a war and protect its people, accusing the US of having “double standards” on self-defence against Pyongyang.

Nor th Korea conducted a series of missile launches in the last two months, including a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test in October, reports Yonhap News Agency.

“Our strengthening of self-defence capabilities is an inevitable choice to prevent a war and protect our

country’s sovereignty, dignity and the people’s right to survival and improvement,” the ministry said in a note posted on its website.

Citing an unnamed Russian expert on North Korea, the Ministry said the US and other Western countries are criticising North Korea’s military development while staying quiet on South Korea’s similar actions, such as an SLBM test in September.

“It is an accurate assessment on the unfair act of double standards of the US and Western countries that blindly take issue with our measures to strengthen national defence capabilities,” it said.

TOKYO, NOV 4 (IANS): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will double as Foreign Minister until he re-launches the Cabinet after Parliament or Diet holds a special session next week, local media reported on Thursday.

After Akira Amari resigned from the post of the secretary-general of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) due to his shock defeat in a single-seat district in Sunday’s House of Representatives election, the party officially decided to appoint Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to the party’s No. 2 post, reports Xinhua news agency.

Motegi, former policy chief of the LDP, easily secured his seat in his constituency Tochigi Prefecture in the latest election of the lower chamber.

For mer Education Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will be a candidate to succeed Motegi as Foreign Minister, local media reported, citing sources. Under the Japanese Constitution, the Cabinet must resign en masse when the first session of the Diet is convened following a general election.

Glasgow summit EU delegation meets Taiwan UK minister Sunak releases new Gandhi president on first official trip consigning coal to history commemorative coin to mark Diwali

European Parliament delegation meeting Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.

TAIPEI, NOV 4 (AP): The head of a European Parliament delegation on its first official visit to Taiwan said Thursday that it’s “high time” for the European Union to step up cooperation with the selfruled island, which is also claimed by China.

Thirteen lawmakers from the Parliament’s committee on foreign interference in democratic processes met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on the second day of their three-day visit.

“We came here with a very simple, very clear message. You are not alone,” said Raphael Glucksmann, the French chair of the committee.

“Europe is standing with you, by you, in the defense of freedom and the defense of rule of law and human dignity.” “It is high time for the European Union to step up its cooperation with Taiwan,” she said.

Tsai kept her welcome remarks short, calling the visit “highly significant” and saying Taiwan was willing to share its experience in combating disinformation and that it wants to build a “democratic alliance” against disinformation.

Last month, the European Parliament passed a resolution calling for the body to “intensify EUTaiwan political relations.”

The non-binding

resolution also called for changing the name of the representative office in Taiwan to the European Union Office in Taiwan, and to establish a bilateral investment agreement with the island.

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spoke out against the visit Thursday, saying it “urges the European side to correct its mistakes and not to send any wrong signals to the separatist forces of Taiwan independence, so as to avoid serious impact on ChinaEU relations.” Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a daily briefing that “the fact that Taiwan is part of China cannot be changed.”

G L A S G OW, N OV 4 (IANS): Coal is being consigned to history on Thursday at the UN climate change summit (COP26), as countries, banks, and organisations move away from the single biggest contributor to climate change.

A just transition to clean energy and the rapid phase-out of coal has been at the heart of the COP26 Presidency as part of its efforts to minimise temperature rises in line with the Paris Agreement.

The breadth of commitments in Glasgow at Energy Day signal the world is moving towards a renewable future.

At least 23 nations made new commitments to phase out coal power, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Poland, South Korea, Egypt, Spain, Nepal, Singapore, Chile, and Ukraine.

In a new ‘Global Coal to Clean Power Transition Statement’, countries also committed to scaling up clean power and ensuring a just transition away from coal.

Thursday’s announcements follow a collapse in the financing of coal, as developed nations have pledged new support to help developing countries

make the transition to clean energy.

Banks and financial institutions also made landmark commitments at COP26 to end the funding of unabated coal, including major international lenders like HSBC, Fidelity International, and Ethos.

This follows recent announcements from China, Japan, and South Korea to end overseas coal financing which now means all significant public international financing for coal power has effectively ended.

In addition, a group of 25 countries, including COP26 partners Italy, Canada, the US and Denmark, together with public finance institutions, have signed a UK-led joint statement committing to ending international public support for the unabated fossil fuel energy sector by the end of 2022 and instead prioritising support for the clean energy transition.

Collectively, this could shift an estimated $17.8bn a year in public support out of fossil fuels and into the clean energy transition. Developing countries, including Ethiopia, Fiji, and the Marshall Islands, offered their support, signalling growing unity.

LONDON, NOV 4 (PTI): UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a new 5-pound commemorative coin celebrating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi to mark the festival of Diwali on Thursday.

Available in a range of standards, including gold and silver, the special collectors’ coin is designed by Heena Glover and features an image of a lotus, India’s national flower, alongside one of Gandhi’s most famous quotes – “My life is my message”.

“This coin is a fitting tribute to an influential leader who inspired millions of people around the world,” said Sunak, in his role as the Master of the Mint in the UK. “As a practicing Hindu, I am proud to unveil this coin during Diwali. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the movement for Indian independence and it is fantastic to have a UK coin commemorating his remarkable life for the first time,” said the Indian-origin finance minister.

The commemorative Gandhi coin is said to build on the “enduring relationship and cultural connections” between the UK and India, as India celebrates its 75th year of Independence

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this year.

The product range, which went on sale on the UK Royal Mint’s website from Thursday, includes the commemorative 5-pound collectors’ coin – priced at GBP 13 and wrapped in a mini-booklet with information on “Gandhi – Icon of Peace and Liberty”.

The range also includes a limited edition “Silver Proof ” coin being sold for GBP 95 and a “Gold Proof ” version available to order for GBP 2,440. Both the silver and gold versions are offered in a specially packaged box.

“The Mahatma Gandhi 2021 UK Coin is the perfect keepsake to commemorate an icon who changed the world and whose vision of hope, peace and tolerance still resonates more than seven decades after his death,” notes the Royal Mint.

“During his lifetime, his followers called him ‘Mahatma’, which is San-

skrit for ‘great soul’, and he is still widely recognised by that name today. The Royal Mint is proud to honour one of the greatest figures of the twentieth century with a brand-new design,” it added.

The new range is part of Royal Mint’s wider Diwali collection, which includes 1g and 5g gold bars in henna-style packaging, and the UK’s first gold bar depicting Lakshmi – the Hindu goddess of wealth.

The 20g gold Lakshmi bar was designed in partnership with the Hindu community in South Wales, where the Royal Mint is based. The Mint officials will also join Diwali celebrations at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Cardiff, where worshippers will offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi and lord Ganesha for the coming year.

“As we approach Diwali celebrations, we are delighted to unveil the first official UK coin commemorating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. The beautiful design builds on the enduring relationship and cultural connections between the UK and India,” said Nicola Howell, Chief Customer Officer for the Royal Mint.

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The organizers of the pageant Forerunners Mokokchung also held an interaction with medias where the details of the programme and other associated points were explained.

The pageant will be graced by Advisor Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Dr. Neikiesalie Kire, while Director Youth Resources and Sports, Akumla Chuba will be the

special guest. The show will also witness performances from Alobo Naga, Wapang Longkumer, winner Naga Orpheus Hunt 2012, Elemenz (Dance crew), Jungshi Wallinger and others. The official choreographer and the show director for the pageant will be Sanjeev Tamang, former Mister North East 2016, a professional fashion designer while choreographer and the makeup artist will be Christy Tsanglao.

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The company said in a regulatory filing that its operating profit for JulySeptember was estimated at $55.7 million, up by 63.33 per cent from a year ago.

Revenue surged by 79.5 per cent to lift the net profit by 81.86 per cent. Hybe attributed the increases to the growth of sales of the

album, merchandise and licensing deals, reports Yonhap, the South Korean news agency.

Album sales rose by 21 per cent from the previous quarter because of the strong performance of BTS’s megahit single ‘Butter’ and ‘The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape’, a re-packaged version of an album by Tomorrow X Together, according to the company.

‘Butter’, released in May, spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the longest-reign-

ing hit this year thus far.

Earlier in the day, Hybe announced that it will get into the non-fungible token (NFT) business through a joint venture with Dunamu, the largest South Korean cryptocurrency operator.

“We will establish a joint venture with Dunamu in the United States to develop a platform where various NFTs based on artistes’ IP (intellectual property) rights are traded,” Hybe said, adding that it will continue to expand its IP lineup to include global artistes and sports stars.

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The event is designed to reignite the carnival vibe in culmination to the Hornbill Festival to be held in the month of December.

It is envisioned to collaborate with local brands, entrepreneurs and businesses by giving them a space to expedite their market reach. It is an event collective of home-grown brands, delicious food, artists, thrifting, heartwarming entertainment and creative ventures for the audience. It is an experience for people who’d enjoy art, fashion, food and music brought together with a whole lot of ‘that’s new!’. The activities would literally go on, but the organisers suggested experiencing this magnanimous event for yourself. There is something for everyone.

dor for BBBP. The organizers have earmarked Rs. 50,000, Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 to the top three winners while gift hampers and other prizes will also be awarded to various sub title winners.

The organizers also added that tickets for the show have been priced into three categories (1000 admit three, 500 admit two and 200 admit one) and will be available at the main counter, besides for advance booking they can be contacted at 8258078112.

It also informed that the proceeds from the show will be donated to Covid Hospital Mokokchung.

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UCL: Liverpool in Round of 16; Real beat Shakhtar; Dortmund fall to Ajax

LIVERPOOL/MADRID/ D O RT M U N D N OV 4 (IANS): Diogo Jota, and Sadio Mane scored as former Champions Liverpool have secured their place in the knockout rounds of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

Jota opened the scoring in the contest with a header after 13 minutes and Mane followed it up eight minutes later with a reactive finish inside the box.

Atletico then had Felipe sent off towards the end of the first half as Juergen Klopp’s men easily overcame a dangerous side on Wednesday night to confirm their status as Group B winners, with two fixtures remaining.

With AC Milan held to a draw by FC Porto earlier in the day, the win at home secured Liverpool the top spot in the group and a place in the Round of 16.

Jordan Henderson rolled the ball to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who sent a whipped, first-time cross into the penalty area and Jota was there on the edge of the six-yard box to head the ball home. making it 1-0.

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Liverpool players celebrate their side goal against Atletico Madrid.

ery from the Reds’ rightsided full-back produced the team’s second goal.

Mane brushed off several Atletico defenders on a run as the ball made its way towards the right-hand side once again.

From there, AlexanderArnold fired at the goal from distance. Mane intercepted the shot inside the box and redirected it into the back of the net. It continued to be all Liverpool in the second half. A charging run from Salah ended with a save from Oblak and vital clearance from Rodrigo De Paul

to stop Jota from converting the rebound. From the resulting corner kick, Matip sliced a shot wide.

Jota then didn’t connect properly with Tsimikas’ fine cross as he watched the ball drift just past the wrong side of the post.

The visitors showed they were still a danger with 10 men when they launched a threatening counter-attack, which ended with a tame shot from Hector Herrera.

Liverpool continued to dominate proceedings but couldn’t add the third goal.

Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side goal.

Real Madrid beat Shakhtar 2-1

Karim Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in the Champions League to take a big step towards qualifying for the last 16 of the competition.

The win on Wednesday night leaves Real Madrid with nine points from their four group games and another win away to Sheriff Tiraspol in three weeks will book their place in the knockout stage.

Real Madrid won 5-0

in Ukraine a fortnight ago, but Alan Patrick gave them a warning that this would be tougher when he rattled the Real post with Thibaut Courtois beaten.

A bad mistake from the Shakhtar defense allowed the Spanish side to take the lead in the 14th minute: Marlon Santos lost the ball while trying to play out from the back and Vinicius left Benzema with a tap-in to open the score what was also his club’s 1000th goal in the European Cup. A mistake from Ben-

zema, who lost the ball in midfield, allowed Patrick to again set up Fernando two minutes from the break, but Courtois was able to save with his leg.

Perhaps spurred by a half-time pep talk from Ancelotti, Real Madrid showed more urgency at the start of the second half and got their reward when Benzema netted his second of the night after the best move of the game which involved some swift passing between Casemiro, Vinicius, and the Frenchman.

Ajax Amsterdam bounced back 3-1 against ten-men Borussia Dortmund to progress into the last 16 ahead of schedule while Paris Saint-Germain shared the spoils with resilient Leipzig at the fourth round in UEFA Champions League.

Dortmund continued to be aggressive but suffered a setback in the 29th minute when Mats Hummels received his marching orders for a foul on Antony.

Although Dortmund had to play with ten men, the hosts opened the scoring in the 37th minute after Marco Reus converted a penalty into the bottom left corner.

After the break, Dortmund kept all their men behind the ball and tried to focus on counterattacks.

The host’s strategy paid off until the 72nd minute before Dusan Tadic tapped home a deflected cross at the far post to shock the BVB with the equaliser, reports Xinhua.

Ajax gained momentum and completed their comeback in the 83rd minute after Antony’s pinpoint

cross allowed Sebastian Haller to head home from inside the box and gave the Dutch side a 2-1 lead.

Things went from bad to worse for the hosts in the game’s dying minutes as Antony’s square pass to the far post found Davy Klaassen, who poked home from very close to make it 3-1 on the scoreboards.

With this result, Ajax booked their berth for the next round with four wins in as many games in Group C. Dortmund slipped to third place and will face Sporting in an all-or-nothing clash.

Elsewhere, Leipzig secured a late two-all draw against Paris Saint-Germain.

The Red Bulls caught a perfect start on home soil as Christopher Nkunku marked an early opener.

PSG remained unimpressed and turned the tide by courtesy of Gerorginio Wijnaldum’s first-half brace.

The hosts had the last laugh though as Dominik Szoboszlai converted a penalty to clinch a last-gasp 2-2 draw. Despite the share of the spoils, Leipzig stay in last place of Group A meanwhile PSG slumped to the -2nd spot.

Rodriguez returns to Colombia Paris Masters: Medvedev made to work hard in win over Ivashka squad after 12-month absence BOGOTA (COLOMBIA), NOV 4 (IANS): Former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has been recalled to Colombia’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Paraguay after a 12-month absence, the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has announced.

Rodriguez, who joined Qatar’s Al-Rayyan from Everton in September, has not represented his country since scoring a first-half penalty in a 6-1 defeat to Ecuador in November last year. Rodriguez made his mark at the International stage in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, scoring six goals as Colombia reached the quarter-finals for the first time.

The 30-year-old has made just three appearances for Al-Rayyan because of a lingering calf problem.

Cafeteros manager Reinaldo Rueda also called up four uncapped players: Los Angeles FC striker Cristian Arango, Independiente Medellin goalkeeper Andres Mosquera, Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gomez, and Talleres Cordoba forward Diego Valoyes.

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Brazil in Sao Paulo on November 11 and Paraguay in Barranquilla five days later.

Colombia are currently fourth in the 10-team South American group with 16 points from 12 qualifiers.

The top four teams will earn a place at next year’s World Cup in Qatar while the fifthranked side will advance to an intercontinental playoff.

Following is the Colombia squad: Goalkeepers: David Ospina (Napoli), Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Andres Mosquera (Medellin).

Defenders: Daniel Munoz (Genk), Davinson

Sanchez (Tottenham), Jhon Lucumi (Genk), Oscar Murillo (Pachuca), Yeimar Gomez (Seattle Sounders), Johan Mojica (Elche), William Tesillo (Leon), Yairo Moreno (Pachuca).

Midfielders: Gustavo Cuellar (Al Hilal), Wilmar Barrios (Zenit de Saint Petersburg), Jefferson Lerma (Bournemouth), Sebastian Gomez (Nacional), Victor Cantillo (Corinthians), James Rodriguez (AlRayyan), Juan Guillermo Cuadrado (Juventus), Cristian Arango (Los Angeles FC), Yerson Candelo (Nacional).

PARIS, NOV 4 (IANS): Russia’s Daniil Medvedev did a lot of good to his faint hopes of preventing Novak Djokovic from taking the year-end No 1 spot in the ATP world rankings, by securing a hard-fought win against Ilya Ivashka of Belarus in the Paris Masters.

Medvedev squandered a commanding first set lead and was forced to work harder than he wanted on Wednesday night as he remained on course for the title.

The reigning US Open champion has a faint hope of denying Novak Djokovic a record seventh finish as year-end No. 1 in the ATP Rankings.

At a minimum, by winning the Paris title the World No. 2 can ensure that Djokovic won’t clinch World No. 1 honours before the ATP Finals in Turin.

Medvedev needs to win at Paris and in ATP Finals and hope that Djokovic does poorly in both.

Medvedev, the defending champion in Paris, had three set points and a 5-1 lead before allowing the Belarusian to claw back to even terms in the opening set at 5-all.

But after doing all the

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hard work to push back into the match, Ivashka, the World No. 46, sprayed four unforced errors to drop serve to love to cede momentum back to Medvedev, who would eventually claim a 7-5, 6-4 victory.

Medvedev will next face American Sebastian Korda, who defeated last week’s St. Petersburg champion Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-4. Korda did not face a breakpoint and dropped just seven points on serve.

In other matches, lucky loser Alexei Popyrin of Russia advanced third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas after the Greek retired with an injury with the score 4-2 in the first set.

Taylor Fritz of the United States beat fifth seed Andrey Rublev of Russia; fourth seed Alexander Zverev of Germany beat Dusan Lajovic of Serbia 6-3, 7-6(5); Sixth seed Casper Ruud of Norway defeated Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan 6-4, 6-0.

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KOHIMA, NOV 4 (NPN): Nagaland Aainball Association (NABA) conducted its first ever demonstration cum training in the State at hockey ground, IG stadium, here on Thursday.

The demonstration was performed by international aainball player from Assam Dipankar Kalita.

He later trained the participants on the various rules and techniques of the game since it was a

relatively new game.

Deputy director, department of youth resources and sports (DYRS), Jakedovo Chase was also present at the venue to witness the demonstration.

Participants included district sport ambassadors, women football players at IG stadium and NABA executives.

The association thanked the DYRS for giving NABA to organise the event and also taking a keen interest in the sport.

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Holders West Indies out of T20 WC semifinals race after loss to Sri Lanka

ABU DHABI/DUBAI, NOV 4 (PTI/IANS): Defending champions West Indies were eliminated from the semi-final race in the T20 World Cup after a 20-run loss to Sri Lanka here on Thursday as their ageing stars failed to recreate the magic of the past.

Going into the game with two losses in three games, the West Indies were always up against it and Sri Lanka out-batted them by amassing 189 for three on a good batting surface.

Pathum Nissanka (51 off 41) and Charith Asalanka (68 off 41) struck sublime half-centuries to give Sri Lanka the upper-hand.

The West Indies could only reach 169 for eight despite Shimron Hetmyer’s unbeaten 81 off 54 balls.

Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga once again starred with with the ball taking two wickets for 19 runs in four overs.

The West Indies, who have won two of the last three world titles, are now mathematically out of the competition with two points from four games.

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Australia on Saturday.

Sri Lanka batters played with freedom and flair to set up a daunting target which prove to be too

steep for West Indies, who could never recover from a poor start to the run chase.

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The West Indies’ forgettable campaign showed the need to look beyond greats like Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo while rebuilding ahead of the 2022 edition.

Gayle’ struggles in the continued and he was the first to depart for West Indies. Pacer Binura Fernando removed Gayle and Evin Lewis in the second over to put extreme pressure on the opposition.

Nicholas Pooran (46) and Hetmyer batted well but wickets at regular intervals kept the West Indies always behind in the chase.

Earlier, the in-form Nissanka and Asalanka enjoyed batting on the surface.

Nissanka played some outrageous strokes en route his third half-century of the tournament. If the switch hit was not bold enough, the opener walked way across the off stump to whip Ravi Rampaul towards backward square leg for a boundary.

Asalanka too struck a sublime half-century and

NFA to conduct first referee recruitment course

D I M A P U R , N OV 4 (NPN): Nagaland Football Association (NFA) under the guidance of AIFF will be conducting first referee recruitment course for Nagaland from November 16 to 19 at IG Stadium Kohima. Referee instructors from AIFF will conduct the course.

All district football associations have been informed to nominate maximum four referees. Can-

Players of Headhunters clad in white jersey and Fifa FC, black jersey vie for the ball during the second semi-final match on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, NOV 4 (NPN): Headhunters entered the final of the ongoing NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy by defeating Fifa FC with a score 2-1 at IG Stadium, here on Thursday.

Playing for Headhunters, jersey no 5, Haotinmang, scored the first goal in the 43rd minute which was the only goal scored in the first half.

Later in the second half, Chingsha Phom, jer-

sey no 10 from the Headhunters added another score taking the tally to two in the 60th minute.

After repeated attempts to score, Maibam Lanchenba, jersey no 15, from Fifa FC scored the nil-saving goal for the team.

Fifa’s miser y was compounded when they failed to exploit a penalty awarded to them and another shot on target which was blocked by the goal post.

Mecievikho, jersey no

34, from Headhunters and Mangkhohao, jersey no 17, from Fifa were cautioned with yellow cards for their unsporting behaviours.

D R DA D i m a p u r, project director Kethosituo Sekhose, was the match patron while Neikiezolie Pienyü presented a special number during the lemon break.

The final match will now be played between Mhakenyi Kro-u FC and Headhunters on November 6.

3 fours and 1 six.

Chasing the target, Manipur fell short by 17 runs losing 6 wickets in 20 overs. For Nagaland, Abu Nechim (2/19) and Khrievitso Kense (2/22) took 2 wickets each. Nagaho and

Sr Women’s One Day Trophy: Nagaland beat Arunachal by 9 wkts

Nagaland defeated Arunachal by 9 wickets on Thursday at the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy 2021-22 at Eden Garden, Kolkata.

Nagaland women’s team encountered discipline bowling spells and

fielding so far in the ongoing tournament.

After losing the toss and asked to field first, Nagaland bundled out Arunachal for 95 runs in 48 overs while leaking only 7 extras. Poonam Khemnar took 3 wickets (3/20).

Kiran Navgire picked 2 wickets (2/7). While Limatola and Merensola chipped in with one wicket each. Nagaland chased down the target comfortably in just 15.3 overs losing a wicket of Gautami Naik who scored 39 runs.

Poonam Khemnar scored 29 runs and Sentilemla also chipped in with 20 runs.

Nagaland will play their last match against Bihar on November 6 at 22 Yards, Salt Lake, Kolkata at 9 am.

missed the delivery and was clean bowled.

Warner was bowled while going for a wild swing off Shoriful Islam on the final ball of the power-play.

Mitchell Marsh smacked Ahmed for a four over mid-on and finished off the chase with a big six over deep mid-wicket.

Brief Scores: Bangladesh 73 all out (Shamim

Hossain 19, Mohammad Naim 16, Adam Zampa 5/19, Josh Hazlewood 2/8) lost to Australia 78/2 in 6.2 overs (Aaron Finch 40, David Warner 18, Taskin Ahmed 1/25) by eight wickets.

FRIDAY’S MATCH New Zealand Vs Namibia Time: 3:30 pm India Vs Scotland Time: 7:30 pm

Akash signs off with bronze medal at 2021 Men’s World Boxing

NEW DELHI, NOV 4 (IANS): Indian boxer Akash Kumar’s sensational run at the 2021 AIBA Men’s World Championships ended with a bronze medal after he suffered a heartbreaking loss in the semifinal in Belgrade, Serbia on Thursday.

Akash endured a 5-0 loss against Kazakhstan’s Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the 54kg category.

It was India’s seventh medal at the world’s one of the biggest boxing events as Akash joined the elite list of boxers that includes Amit Panghal (silver in 2019), Vijender Singh (bronze in 2009), Vikas Krishan (bronze in 2011), Shiva Thapa (bronze in 2015), Gaurav Bidhuri (bronze in 2017) and Manish Kaushik (bronze in 2019) who have won medals for the country at the Men’s World Championships in the past.

Playing in his debut World Championships, Akash started the Last-4 bout aggressively as the first round saw both the boxers trading heavy blows. How-

Akash Kumar

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Mundhe also claimed a wicket each.

Nagaland will play next against Vidarbha on Friday at Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA Cricket Ground, Mulapadu at 1 pm.

Australia’s captain Aaron Finch, left, gestures to teammate David Warner during the T20 World Cup match. (AP/PTI)

wani gave it his all but somehow fell short when it came to matching up with the speed and accuracy as the southpaw Sabyrkhan capitalised onto the momentum in the final round to complete victory by unanimous decision.

With this loss, Indian challenge came to an end at the 21st edition of the tournament which witnessed participation of 650 top boxers from more than 100 countries from across the world.

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Nagaland men’s cricket team players and official for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22.

Australia beat Bangladesh by eight wickets

Australia made short work of a small chase to beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in a Group 1 match at the Dubai International Stadium here on Thursday. After Adam Zampa’s 5/19 skittled out Bangladesh for just 73, Australia overhauled the target with 82 balls to spare.

The margin of the win means that they are now ahead of South Africa in the Group 1 standings on the basis of net run rate.

With an eye on completing the chase quickly, Aaron Finch came out all guns blazing, smashing Mustafizur Rahman for a four and six in the second over.

David Warner joined the party by smashing three fours through offside off while Finch slammed a six in the fourth over which yielded 21 runs.

Finch’s onslaught continued with sixes over extra cover and down the ground off Taskin Ahmed.

But two balls later, Ahmed had the last laugh as Finch

ever, the Kazakh boxer looked in better position with relentless punches which put the Indian on the backfoot at the end of a pulsating opening round.

The 20-year-old Akash, who was playing his maiden international tournament at elite level, however, tried making a comeback in the second round and showcased some brilliant skills to overcome the fight that Sabyrkhan put up.

The boxer from Bhi-

DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): Shuttlers United Dimapur will be organizing an open memorial tournament in memory of three club members - late Achi, late Among and late Senti from November 25 to 27 at SM College indoor stadium Dimapur.

According to the organizers, the tournament will have six categories - Men’s doubles open, mixed doubles open, 75+ (minimum age 35), 85+ (minimum age 40), 95+ (minimum age 45) and 55+.

For queries/forms interested persons can contact at 7005095028 or 7630803977.

Nagaland beat Manipur by 17 runs

ever, the later could not complete his well-deserved half century as he was dismissed by Rex on 42 runs.

Hokaito Zhimomi also chipped in some quick runs as he scored 35 runs not out in 24 balls which included

didates shall be 18 to 35 years, class 10 passed and have been asked to produce fitness certificate issued by a recognised doctor.

The course fee is Rs. 2,500 per candidate and the last date of submission will be November 12. Food and lodging will be provided by the host, Kohima District Football Referee Association. Further details can be contacted at 7005785288 and 9774356324.

Shuttlers United open memorial tournament

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22

D I M A P U R , N OV 4 (NPN): Nagaland Senior Men’s team started off their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign with a win over Manipur by 17 runs on Thursday at ACA Stadium, Mangalagiri, Vijayawada.

Having won the toss and electing to bat first, Nagaland managed to put up a good total of 150 runs losing 3 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. However, Nagaland had a shaky start as both the openers Jonathan Rongsen and Sedezhalie Rupreo were dismissed cheaply by Rex. Wicket-keeper batsman Chetan Bist and Shrikant Mundhe steadied the innings and the former went on to score 66 not out in 48 balls which included 3 fours and 2 sixes. How-

one of the highlights of his innings was a straight slog sweep off Dwayne Bravo for a six.

With nothing to lose, Sri Lankan batters played to their promising potential and made the West Indies attack look pedestrian.

They also displayed that the future of Sri Lankan batting is in capable hands and with more experience at the highest level, they will only get better.

Sri Lanka made 48 for one in the Powerplay with the loss of Kusal Perera, who played well for his 29 off 21 balls. Andre Russell took a brilliant catch to dismiss him.

Nissanka and Asalanka then got together and with their free flowing strokeplay, put the West Indies attack under tremendous pressure.

After Nissanka’s dismissal, Asalanka went ballistic. In the 18th over, he slog swept Bravo for a straight six before smoking one over the bowler’s head for a boundary.

Skipper Dasun Shanka also chipped in with an unbeaten 25 off 14 balls in the death overs.

BUENOS AIRES, NOV 4 (IANS): Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina’s squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil despite injury concerns, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced.

Messi missed PSG’s 2-2 draw at Leipzig in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday because of hamstring and knee problems, though they are understood not to be serious.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni also included Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, who has recovered a thigh injury that left him out of the Albiceleste’s October qualifiers, reports Xinhua.

The 34-man squad also includes newcomers Enzo Fernandez, Santiago Simon, Exequiel Zeballos, Cristian Medina, Gaston Avila, Federico Gomes and Matias Soule.

Argentina will meet Uruguay in Montevideo on November 12 and Brazil in Buenos Aires four days later. The twotime World Cup winners are currently second in the South American qualifying group with seven wins and four draws from 11 matches, six points behind Brazil.

The Argentina squad: Goalkeepers: Franco Armani (River Plate), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa),

Juan Musso (Atalanta), Federico Gomes Gerth (Tigre).

Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla), Nahuel Molina Lucero (Udinese), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), German Pezzella (Real Betis), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Lucas Martinez Quarta (Fiorentina), Nicolas Tagliafico (Ajax), Lisandro Martinez (Ajax), Marcos Acuna (Sevilla) Gaston Avila (Rosario Central).

Midfielders: Guido Rodriguez (Betis), Leandro Paredes (PSG), Enzo Fernandez (River Plate), Rodrigo De Pa u l ( A t l e t i c o d e Madrid), Exequiel Palacios (Bayern Leverkusen), G i ova n n i L o C e l s o ( To t t e n ham), Nicolas Dominguez (Bologna), Santiago Simon (River Plate), Cristian Medina (Boca Juniors), Matias Soule (Juventus), Thiago Almada (Velez Sarsfield).

Forwards: Angel Di Maria (PSG), Lionel Messi (PSG), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Angel Correa (Atletico de Madrid), Paulo Dybala (Juventus), Julian Alvarez (River Plate), Joaquin Correa (Inter Milan), Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina), Ezequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors).

PARIS, NOV 4 (AGENCIES): Frenchman Gael Monfils withdrew hours before his match against Novak Djokovic in the Paris Masters on Thursday due to an adductor strain, sending the Serbian world number one into the quarter-finals.

After his second round win over compatriot Adrian Mannarino, Monfils said he got injured during the match and an ultrasound on Thursday revealed a muscular lesion.

“I have the impression that to be optimistic, in about 10 days I will be at 100%, but because of muscular lesion, you just need rest,” Monfils told reporters, confirming that it was the end to his 2021 season.

Djokovic, who is playing his first tournament since finishing runner-up in the U.S. Open, will face the winner of Cameron Norrie and Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals.

Po l a n d ’s H u b e r t Hurkacz also booked his place in the quarter-finals with a 4-6 7-5 6-2 win over German Dominik Koepfer, to improve his chances of qualifying for the Nov. 14-21 ATP Finals in Turin.

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