8 Jan 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 32

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Covid: India records over 1.17L cases

NEW DELHI/LONDON, JAN 7 (PTI/IANS): The daily rise in coronavirus infections was recorded above one lakh after 214 days, taking India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,52,26,386 which includes 3,007 cases of Omicron reported across 27 states and UTs, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

It has taken just eight days for India's daily cases to cross 1 lakh from 10,000.

If compared it with the second wave last year, it took Covid cases 47 days to reach the 1 lakh level from a tally of 10,000. In the first Covid wave in 2020, it took SARS-CoV-2 virus 103 days to reach the near 1 lakh level from the 10,000 Covid cases (the peak registered was 98,795).

Out of the total Omicron cases reported so far, 1,199 people have recovered or migrated. Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of 876 cases followed by Delhi at 465, Kar-

nataka 333, Rajasthan 291, Kerala 284 and Gujarat 204.

The death toll climbed to 4,83,178 with 302 fresh fatalities, the data stated.

The active cases comprise 1.05% of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has decreased to 97.57%, the ministry said. An increase of 85,962 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

I n d i a m ay s e e 1 0 lakh Covid cases a day by Jan-end: As the Omicrontriggered third Covid wave enters a key phase, a new projection by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science and Indian Statistical Institute (IISc-ISI) claims that the country is likely to witness over 10 lakh Covid cases a day at January-end/ beginning of February when the third wave meets its peak.

The Omicron 'Projections January-March 2022 IISc-ISI Model' by Professor Siva Athreya, Professor

Rajesh Sundaresan and the team from the Centre for Networked Intelligence at IISc-ISI in Bengaluru predicts that the third Covid wave may peak in Januaryend and early-February, with daily cases touching 10 lakh.

The peak of the third wave will vary for different states and the Covid-19 curve for India could start flattening by March-beginning.

Online appointment for precaution Covid dose from today: Union Health Ministry said the online appointment facility for precaution or booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine would start from Saturday evening.

The ministry said there was no need for new registration.

“Those who have taken two doses of Covid-19 vaccine can directly take an appointment or walk-in to any Covid vaccination centre. The online appointment facility will start by tomorrow evening. Vaccination with on-site appointment

Assam: 7 more ENPO urges state govt Omicron cases to declare Shamator as G U WA H AT I , JA N 7 district immediately (PTI): At least seven more people, including a foreign returnee, have tested positive for Omicron variant of coronavirus in Assam, taking the tally of the new strain to nine, an official said on Friday.

Of the seven new Omicron patients, six have no travel history, National Health Mission Director Lakshmanan S said.

“Genome sequencing test results of seven COVIDpositive patients came yesterday and all have been infected with Omicron variant. Of them, only one had returned from a foreign country and others did not have any travel history,”Lakshmanan told PTI. The nine Omicronpositive patients include an Assam resident whose sample was collected in Meghalaya.

State logs 8 fresh Covid-19 cases

DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): Nagaland on Friday recorded eight fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported during the day.

Of the fresh cases, six were from Dimapur and one each in Kohima and Tuensang, taking the total caseload to 32255.

The death toll remained unchanged at 703 (including 16 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

This is it!

DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): Reiterating its earlier “supporting letters”, Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) has urged the State government to declare Shamator as district immediately since the State Cabinet had on December 18, 2021 approved this “in principle”.

This followed an emergency joint consultative meeting of the organisation, federating tribal bodies and frontal organisations held at Tourist Lodge Dimapur on Friday, ENPO media cell stated in a press statement.

Non-cooperation with SFs

The meeting also appealed to the State government to coordinate with the Central government for ensuring immediate justice in the recent Oting massacre case.

ENPO reiterated that the people of Eastern Nagaland would continue their noncooperation against the Indian Army until justice was delivered.

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to all those eligible for the precaution dose. The dose will reflect in the digital vaccination certificates after being administered.

All HCWs, FLWs, and citizens aged 60 years or above with comorbidities will be able to access the vaccination for precaution dose through their existing Co-WIN account.

‘Next Covid variant could be more virulent’

The reduced severity of Omicron is good news for now, but it is the result of an “evolutionary mistake” as COVID-19 is transmitting very efficiently and there is no reason for it to become milder, indicating that the next variant could be more virulent, a leading Indian-origin scientist from the University of Cambridge has warned.

Ravindra Gupta, Professor of Clinical Microbiology at the Cambridge Institute for Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Diseases (CITIID), led a recent study on the Omicron variant and was among the first globally to describe the modified fusion mechanism of cells at play which might make Omicron more visible to the body's immune defences.

While the study showed that the new variant is infecting the cells found in the lungs less, the virus itself is not intending to become milder. “There is this assumption that viruses become more benign over time but that’s not what’s happening here because those are long-term evolutionary trends,” Prof. Gupta told PTI in an interview on Thursday.

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‘Yellow alert’ declared in Nagaland; state govt to issue fresh Covid SOP closure of educational institutions, halved seating D I M A P U R , J A N 7 capacity in transport fa(NPN): With Covid-19 cilities, etc, among other cases recording a sudden things are enforced. jump across the country, the State government has decided to declare “yellow alert”. In this regard, the home department would be issuing a fresh SOP. Highly placed sources confirmed that this was deThe state health decided at the meeting of the partment has categorized High Powered Committee the Covid situational level (HPC) on Covid-19 chaired into four colours/level-by chief minister Neiphiu green (level 0), blue (level Rio, held at Rhododen- 1), yellow (level 2), orange dron Hall, Police Complex, (level 3) and red (level 4).

Chümoukedima on Friday.

Further, the HPC also Under the graded re- deliberated on the measures sponse action plan, “yellow to be put in place amid fears alert” or ‘level 2’ is im- of the highly infectious posed when the Covid-19 Omicron variant that has positivity rate stays above generated panic among the 0.50 per cent for two con- public across the country. secutive days. The sample Talking to media perpositivity rate in Nagaland sons after the meeting, as on January 7 stood at health & family welfare 1.32 per cent. minister Pangnyu Phom With the yellow alert, said the government has curbs like night curfew, decided to put in place Staff Reporter

Night curfew, other restrictions to be reimposed

Shamator dist demand: Govt to constitute ‘3rd party’ panel Staff Reporter/Correspondent

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA, JAN 7 (NPN): The State cabinet on Friday decided to constitute a “third party committee” to deliberate/ consult on the issue of creation of Shamator district.

This was among several agendas discussed at the cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Neiphiu Rio at Rhododendron Hall, Police complex, Chümoukedima.

Talking to media persons after the meeting, deputy chief minister Y Patton said the cabinet decided to constitute a “third party committee” to discuss and consult leaders of civil society organisations.

Day-5: Women and children during the mass rally organised

by Yimkhiung Women Organisation. (I.A. Shamator)

Referring to the issue of boundary demarcation between Dimapur and Chümoukedima districts, Patton said the government has entrusted a committee to work out the matter. He mentioned that the committee has been given one month’s time to come up with a detailed report on boundary demarcation.

Another minister who

attended the meeting informed Nagaland Post that the cabinet reiterated its earlier decision of agreeing “in principle” to make Shamator a district, provided the two tribes– Yimkhiung and Tikhir– coexisted without any differences.

The meeting also deliberated on the ongoing protest spearheaded by Yimkhiung Tribal Council de-

manding Shamator district.

However, the cabinet was of the view that making Shamator a district should not create any tension between the two tribes, the minister said.

He clarified that the government did not have any issue in granting district, but insisted that the two tribes should co-exist in harmony by leaving aside their differences. He said the cabinet viewed that the local legislator and Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation should intervene and settle the matter amicably.

On Day-5, Yimkhiung Women Organisation (YWO) organised a mass rally in support of the demand.

restrictions on social gatherings and also impose night curfews.

Asked if the government was planning to reimpose Covid-induced lockdown, he clarified that there was no discussion about that, but reiterated that restrictions would be put in place and strict adherence of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour would be ensured. He said the home department would be issuing a fresh SOP. Supplementing the health minister, deputy chief minister Patton, who too was present, said the HPC discussed on attainment of 100% vaccination within a stipulated time.

For this, he noted that the committee would hold meetings with district and health authorities, adding that most of the legislators would also be involved in the mission to achieve 100% vaccination against Covid-19.

Govt releases `379.75 cr PDRD grant for Nagaland DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): Centre on Thursday released 10th monthly instalment of the post devolution revenue deficit (PDRD) grant of Rs. 9,871 crore to 17 states. With this release, a total amount of Rs. 98,710 crore has been released to the eligible States as PDRD in the current financial year.

As per the state-wise details of grant released, an amount of Rs.379.75 crore has been released to Nagaland in January 2022 and total amount of Rs. 3797.50 crore was released during 2021-22.

The grants are being released as per 15th Finance Commission (FC) recommendations in month-ly installments to meet the gap in revenue accounts of the States post devolution.

FC has recommended a total PDRD grant of Rs. 1,18,452 crore to 17 States in the financial year 2021-22. Out of this, an amount of Rs. 98,710 crore (83.33%) has been released so far.

NCPCR asks 4 states, including Nagaland Minorities issue: SC gives Centre ‘last opportunity’ to reply to step up children’s Covid vax coverage NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (PTI): The apex child rights body NCPCR on Friday asked Punjab, Manipur, Nagaland and Meghalaya to take immediate steps to increase the rate of COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 15-17 years as the collective rate of inoculation of kids in these states remained below 1.45 per cent.

In a letter to chief secretary es of these four states, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) said these states have shown poor performance in providing

vaccination to children.

“It has observed by the Commission that in comparison to other states and national data of vaccination of children, your state has not made enough efforts in providing vaccination to the most vulnerable population of our country which might be putting them on a huge risk of life.

“In this regard, the Commission request you to take immediate steps towards increasing number of vaccinations for children in a speedy manner,” the letter stated.

The Covid vaccination (first dose) programme for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years started from January 3.

In a week's time, the NCPCR said approximately 22.7 per cent of children (15 to 18 years) has been vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine against the pandemic.

According to the data, COVID-19 vaccination coverage of children aged 15-17 years was recorded at 0.9% in Nagaland, 1.3% in Punjab, 1.9% in Meghalaya and 2% in Manipur.

NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (PTI): Supreme Court on Friday granted the “last opportunity” to the Centre to file its reply on a PIL seeking directions for framing of guidelines identifying minorities at the state level as Hindus are in a minority in 10 states and are not able to avail the benefits of schemes meant for minorities.

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MM Sundresh asked the Centre to file its response within four weeks after solicitor general Tushar Mehta sought more time. Senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan, appearing for the petitioner,

sought transfer to the Supreme Court of the petitions on similar issue which are pending in various high courts.

The apex court also allowed the plea seeking transfer of cases from several high courts to it against the Centre's notification to declare five communities Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis - as minorities and tagged the matter with the main petition.

Petitioner-advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay sought a fixed date of hearing from the bench but the top court posted the matter

after seven weeks. “Look at the environment. Let it stabilise. Next week we are taking only urgent matters.

We do not know how things will work out in the next two-three weeks. Let things stabilise,” the bench said.

Upadhyay in his plea has also challenged the validity of Section 2(f) of the National Commission for Minority Education Institution Act 2004 for giving unbridled power to the Centre and being manifestly arbitrary, irrational and offending.

“Direct and declare that followers of Judaism, Bahaism & Hinduism, who

are minorities in Laddakh, Mizoram, Lakshdweep, Kashmir, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab and Manipur, can establish & administer educational institutions of their choice in spirit of the TMA Pai Ruling,” the plea said.

The petition said that denial of minority rights to actual religious and linguistic minorities is a violation of right of minority enshrined under Articles 14 (equality before the law) and 21 (no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law) of the Constitution.

Naga Club observes 104th foundation day in Kohima States asked to ensure oxygen Correspondent

“No hunting for two years during covid means more wildlife. That’s good for me.”

starts on January 10,” the Ministry said.

Healthcare (HCWs) a n d f r o n t l i n e wo r k e r s (FLWs) and those above 60 years suffering from comorbidities will be eligible for precaution dose from January 10.

CoWIN, the Covid-19 vaccination platform, will send reminder messages

Kazakh prez gives shoot-tokill order to quell protests

KOHIMA, JAN 7 (NPN): Naga Club, which was founded on January 7, 1918, observed its 104th foundation day at Prasielie’s residence, Pfuchatsumia Khel, Kohima village, here on Friday.

Speaking on the occasion as resource person, renowned Naga peace activist Niketu Iralu, described the day as a moment of history and one that also gave the sense of historic significance behind the great village.

Niketu Iralu speaking at Naga Club Foundation Day. (NP)

Emphasising on the topic “What the Naga struggle has achieved: assessment,” Iralu said it was not a question but an assertion and answer to the questions

that many especially the younger generations of the Nagas today were asking because they were disturbed and insecure due to the society the Naga struggle had produced.

He said the question “what has Naga struggle achieved?” had been going on in the minds of the younger generations.

Iralu maintained that unless the people welcomed this question and answered it truthfully, the struggle, even though it was important for them, would destroy

them gradually.

Asserting his response to the question young people were asking, the peace activist said Nagas had become a people and a nation, which was the greatest achievement of the Naga struggle.

Iralu said the Nagas had become a people and a nation through the positions that were made clear before the new government of India created by the British came and before India became an independent nation on August 15, 1947 and because of that the

Naga position could not be wiped off.

He said Nagas have to redefine many things that had kept the people divided till now.

He hoped that the Naga Club in its present form would be able to explain the future possibilities to the Naga people.

Later, during the interaction, Iralu while responding to an observation on the need for Naga Club to bring the Nagas closer together, said the Club was meant to

equipment facilities functional

NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (PTI): Underlining the challenge posed by a rising number of Covid-19 cases across the country, with a focus on Omicron, the Centre on Friday emphasised that it is the primary responsibility of the states to ensure that all the oxygen equipment at all the health facilities are tested and kept in a functional state to meet any emergent situation.

The States were urged to ensure full and optimal utilisation of the ECRP-II funds through daily reviews and to upload the expenditure on the dedicated NHM-PMS portal so that they are eligible to receive further funds to strengthen the healthcare facilities up to the sub-district level.

Centre also urged the states to commission PSA plants being set up from the states’ funds and CSR funds on a war-footing and to ensure that mock drill of PSA plants (Cont’d on p-8) are carried out to ensure that the oxygen (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

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Students urged to transform society

Minister V. Kashiho Sangtam and others after unveiling the LASU monolith.

DIMAPUR: Minister Soil and Water Conservation, Geology and Mining and NSMDC, V. Kashiho Sangtam called upon the student community to be self-disciplined and be role model to transform the society.

The minister was speaking as a special guest during the quadranscentennial celebration of Longmatra Area Students’ Union (LASU) on Friday at Longmatra Town, informed a press release issued by media cell BJP

Nagaland. Through the celebration, Kashiho hoped that LASU would have competitive mindset by rededicating themselves and be a torch bearer in transforming the society and a nation building. He stated that anniversary or

a jubilee was a time for celebration and a time to introspect and retrospect as well and to look out for improvement itself in the weaker areas, if any.

Highlighting the importance of quality education, the minister said, “quality education is the only gate way for a prospect future and the future belongs to those who have well prepared today.”

Kashiho also stressed on the importance of hard work, dedication and sincerity to be successful in a competitive age. Earlier, the monolith was blessed by former ES, USBLA Rev. T Tsangkhuchu while it was unveiled by the minister. The programme was compared by Tethsomong and Tsosingthsi, invocation was pronounced by pastor New Longmatra B/Lithro, Rev Litongri, solidarity speech was delivered by the general secretary USSC, assistant director (Rtd), Z Tsangkhuchu delivered a short speech and Arumong presented a special number.

NBSE notifies on HSLC & HSSLC exams DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed all Heads of Institutions (HoIs) and candidates with special needs appearing High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) 2022 examinations to submit application for any concession/exemption, if they have not applied earlier to the board.

According to DIPR report, the application should be forwarded by the HoIs where the candidate is studying with relevant medical certificate, and stating the specific concession/exemption required, as provided under the NBSE management of examination rules.

NBSE informed that the application be sent through e-mail at hslcorder@gmail.com and hsslcorder@gmail.com on or before January 21.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

DC Mon informs on ILP: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mon Thavaseelan K has informed all domestic and foreign tourists, traders, businessmen, students, labourers, priests, teachers and anyone else who needs to obtain ILP to enter Mon district that it can be obtained online at www.ilp.nagalnd.gov.in by following the instructions indicated therein.

Wokha DPDB meeting: Assistant development commissioner (planning) and member secretary, DPDB Wokha, P. NchumbemoKikon has informed all the concerned members that the DPDB meeting would be held on the fourth week of January, 11 a.m. at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Wokha. It has been informed that the date and agenda to be discussed would be intimidated later.

Free cleft lip & palate surgery: Oking Hospital & Research Clinic, Kohima has informed that a team of doctors from Smile Train Shija Cleft Project, Imphal will be available for a free mega surgery camp for cleft lips and palates on January 16-18 at Oking Hospital, Kohima. Oking Hospital has therefore asked patients to register at Oking Hospital & Research Clinic, Kohima one or two days ahead of the camp for necessary examination. Further details can be contacted at Oking Hospital, Kohima (0370 2290080, 2290146) or Smile Train Shija Cleft Project, Imphal (9436869799, 9436235270).

Chakhesang Day & CPO’s general session: Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) will be observing its 40th general session and 8th Chakhesang Day on January 10 at Zapami Village. All executive council members (area/range presidents and colleagues, frontal president and colleagues of CMA, CYF, and CSU), all VCCs, Head GBs and VDB secretaries have been asked to attend the programme, with not less than five members each. It has further informed that all prevailing SOPs will be maintained at the event.

NSSU holds general conference; elects: Northern Sumi Students’ Union (NSSU) held its 32nd general conference on January 4-5 under the theme, “Impact of socio-economic development” at Mithehe Village. During its general election for the tenure 2022-2024, the union also elected new executive members led by Oyika S Sumi as president and Inakato Sumi as general secretary six other members and assembly speaker and deputy speaker.

Agri department bids farewell to retiring officer

PCRA to conduct ‘saksham national competition’

LHK holds medical camp and extravaganza DIMAPUR: Lakhuti Humtsoe Khumshum (LHK) conducted general meeting, medical camp, cultural extravaganza and fanfare on December 31, 2021 and January 1 at Humtso Khel, Lakhuti village, Wokha, under the theme “Sukhying Mha Sothe Khumshumta”.

A press release by LHK stated that on the first day, general meeting was held, wherein former MLA, Y Sulanthung Lotha, chaired the meeting which was attended by 200 members.

Welcome address was delivered by chairman, LHK, Dr. Stephen Humtsoe, and short speeches delivered by four units of LHK EH Lotha of Kohima, Pius Lotha of Dimapur, Titus Humtsoe of Wokha and Er. Simon

Humtsoe of Baghty.

The release also added that marathon race was organized on December 31 under the theme “Run for common good” where three aged categories participated.

Transport commissioner, government of Nagaland, Elias T Lotha, enlightened the participants on how one should cultivate sense of common good towards building society and at the same time keeping oneself fit and healthy.

The clan was exhorted by commissioner secretary to the Government of Nagaland, K Libanthung Lotha, transport commissioner, Elias T Lotha, philanthropist & social worker, Dr. Roland Lotha and Sr. SDEO Wokha, A Mhathung Humtsoe.

A medical camp was also organized by a team of doctors led by Dr. William Humtsoe, Dr. Wilson Humtsoe, Dr.Thungbemo Humtsoe and Dr. Zulanthung Humtsoe.

On Januar y 1, all male members of LHK adorned in traditional attires marched to Lakhuti public ground remembering their ancestors and sought blessings.

The oldest member of the clan (98 years) Khonsao Humtsoe blessed and prayed for God’s wisdom and good health for all clansmen.

Traditional song and dance competitions were conducted which was participated by five women groups from five khels.

The show culminated with the performance from the popular DGP band.

quiz competitions aim to raise awareness among young bright minds about the conservation of petroleum products in industrial, transport, agriculture and domestic sector, reduction of oil imports, energy conservation, importance and use of renewable energy sources, and how to practice conservation tips in our daily lives, and save the environment.

It has been informed that the competition would be conducted online on the web portal www.pcracompetitions.org and that registrations by schools would be accepted from January 3 till March 2. Schools have been asked to visit the web portal and disseminate the information to the students for further details.

In this regard, Nagaland Board of School Education has directed all HoIs under NBSE to encourage the students to participate in the aforementioned competitions positively.

S. Kivikhu Achumi and others at the farewell programme. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN 7 (NPN): Department of Agriculture on January 6 organised a farewell programme for S. Kivikhu Achumi, who retired as additional director.

On behalf of the staff, additional director, C. Peter Yanthan lauded the outgoing officer his dedicated service to the department.

Speaking at the programme, the retiring officer, S. Kivikhu thanked the officers and staff for their support during his service in the department.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

During the farewell programme, various officers of the department spoke on the good impute of the outgoing officer and congratulated him on the completion of a successful

retirement life.

Earlier, director M. Ben Yanthan chaired the programme which was attended by the officers and staffs of the agriculture department.

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LATE ToNgpANgmEREN “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure”. dp-93/22

Units of VK Range Students’ Union (VKRSU) being introduced to advisor CAWD and NSDMA, Kazheto Kinimi on January 6. The advisor graced the 46th VKRSU general conference as special guest.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed all the registered Heads of Institutions that the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, government of India, would be conducting its annual “saksham national competition” on essay writing, painting and quiz for class-VII to X. According to DIPR report, the essay and painting competitions would be held on the topic, “azadi ka amritmahotsav through green and clean energy” and that quiz competition questions shall pertain to fuel conservation, environment, general studies and general knowledge.

The report stated the Petroleum Conservation Research Association was committed to make oil conservation a national movement. It said the essay writing, painting and

…Loving Wife, Sons & Daughters

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Acknowledgement

Acknowledgement

Born on : 17/12/1976 – Died on : 29/12/2021 K Y M C

Loving Wife, Children and Family Members

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Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us at the demise of our beloved Late Thungchibemo Ngullie on 29 December 2021.

We would also like to offer our sincere appreciation to Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur, Dimapur Pangti Ekhung, The Gideons International India Dimapur West Camp, Alumni Associations of Northeast India Baptist Bible College Silchar and Faith Baptist Bible College Kerala, our dear neighbors and well wishers.

May God bless you abundantly.

Thank you

Lt. K ORENTHUNG LOTHA (UBC)

We, the family members of Late KHRIELANGUZO KENEIU BELHO express our profound gratitude to each and every individuals, churches, various organizations, neighbors and well wishers, who have supported and helped us physically, financially and through prayers during his brief illness and sudden demise on 1st January 2022.

We also convey our special thanks to the following: Khedi Baptist Church Doctors, nurses & staff of Bethesda Hospital Dr. Albert Pochury Deputy Commissioner, Kohima and staff Nagaland State Bharat Scouts & Guides Dobashi Associations Jakha Kigwe Kewhi Krotho We regret our inability to thank each and every individual, however, fervently pray to God Almighty to bless all abundantly. k-32/22

Loving Wife, Parents, Family Member & In-Laws

Born : 24-09-1982 | Died : 03-01-2022 We, the bereaved family members extend our deepest heartfelt gratitude towards every well-wisher from near and far, who stood by us through prayers, financially, physically and emotional support during the prolonged illness and sad demise of my beloved husband and our son and brother.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Doctor & nurses, Olive Christian Hospital & Research Centre.

2. Commissioner of Police and All ranks & files of CP Dimapur.

3. O.C and staff of Sub-Urban Police Station, Dimapur.

4. Lotha Baptist Church Purana Bazar.

5. Lotha Baptist Church Purana Bazar, Women Department.

6. Lotha Baptist Church Purana Bazar, CNY Department.

7. Purana Bazar/ Naharbari Yankho Ekhum.

8. Dimapur Wozhuru Range Union.

9. Dimapur Tsopoe Ekhung.

10. Dimapur Shaki Tsopoe Ekhung.

11. Dimapur Shaki Ekhung.

12. Dimapur Shaki Randan Khumshum.

13. Mech Kachari Women Union, Naharbari.

14. Nagamese Christian Church Naharbari.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly. dp-102/22

Loving Wife, Children, Family Members.

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LSU Karbi Anglong, Aoyimti village, LVSU celebrate jubilees

Advisor Mhathung Yanthan and other dignitaries at the celebration Watsu Telen performing cultural song at the platinum jubilee celebration Minister Tongpang Ozukum releasing the LVSU programme. (NP) on January 7. (NP) jubilee souvenir magazine on January 6.

Staff Reporters DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): Lotha Students Union Karbi Anglong (LSUKA) Borlengri celebrated its Silver Jubilee while Aoyimti Village Dimapur and Longkong Village Students Union (LVSU) celebrated Platinum Jubilees on January 6 and 7.

Advisor Horticulture and Border Affairs, MhathungYathan graced the LSUKA celebration programme as special guest at Borlengri.

Speaking on the occasion, Yanthan congratulated the union and appreciated the pioneers for their contribution and sacrifice towards the union.

Fo c u s i n g o n t h e theme, “honoring the past, envisaging a new tomorrow”, the advisor encour-

aged the students to cherish the memories and not to waste their golden period.

He also encouraged them to work hard and learn to manage time and focus in their career.

Highlighting on the importance of preserving cultural identity, Yanthan said it was important to preserve one’s mother tongue as it was the root of culture. On the border issue, the advisor said that for peaceful coexistence between the two communities (Karbi and Naga), the issue needed to be discussed through dialogue.

Also, speaking on the occasion, Karbi Students Association (KSA) president, Thangsing Timung said that some hindrance taking place on the border was due to the failure of the central and the state

government. He further said that “Karbi and the Naga people have a long history and were connected in blood, which is the reason we need to understand that we are not enemy but friends and from the same ancestors”.

Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Diphu chairman sports and youth welfare development board, Phenpiga Rengma in his speech congratulate LSUKA for reaching the milestone. Regma reiterated that although “we may have lots of issue, it can be resolved through dialogue”.

Short speeches was also delivered by LSUKA founding president, LSUKA president, Dimapur Lotha Students Union (DLSU) president, Lotha Hoho chairman, Naga

Council Dimapur (NCD) chairman and Lotha Hoho Dimpaur (LHD) chairman.

Highlights of the programme included unfurling of union flag followed by blowing of trumpet, welcome song by Mon Bosti Lotha youths and a minute silence in remembrance of the departed soul.

At the celebration programme, release of jubilee souvenir and dedicatory prayer was offered by Bor Lengri Lotha Baptist Church (BLLBC) Rev. Arhonthung Odyuo.

Aoyimti Village: Aoyimti Village Dimapur platinum jubilee celebration was held at the village playground, under the theme “Nükrangdong” (roughly translated as centre of attention or admiration).

Addressing the gathering as guest speaker, I

Toshitsungba Aier IPS (Retd) stated that Jubilee was a time of introspection of what we have done in the past years and a time to look forward for what should be done in the future.

He said though Nagas have left head hunting era, were now into money hunting era where Nagaland had become a land scarcity of truth.

He added that Nagas should pray to have only one government instead of several.

Meanwhile, messages of NLA speaker, Sharingain Lonkumer and Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Rajesh Soundrarajan were read out by members of the planning committee.

In his message, Longkumer stated that Aoyimti village had progressed from

a distant village compromising of not more than 30 families, to a modern, educated and developed village, not only in terms of households, but in terms of contributions towards socio-economic indicators in the development of Dimapur as a district and cosmopolitan.

He urged the villagers to commemorate the jubilee celebration as a special occasion to celebrate victory against illiteracy, poverty, absence of school and primary health facility, etc., and to collectively progress forward in all fields.

DC Dimapur also shared jubilee greetings to the villagers, and hoped that the village would set an example for others to follow in all welfare and developmental works.

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gramme was chaired by Chubatemjen Lemtur and Temsujungla Ozukum, and invocation offered by pastor, ABA, Temsu Jamir.

Short speech was delivered by president, Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur, Meren Nokpu, and welcome address delivered by chairman, Aoyimti Village Council (AVC), Imnukluba Jamir.

Highlights of the programme included cultural song by Watsu Telen Aoyimti Village, a play by Dreamz Unlimited and release of Jubilee Souvenir by editorial board.

LVSU platinum jubilee: Minister PWD (Housing & Mechanical) Tongpang Ozukum graced the platinum jubilee celebration of Longkong Village Students Union (LVSU) as special guest on January 6.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister encouraged the gathered students’ community to strive for all round education maintaining that there were thousands of Nagas, who were educated but not disciplined, cultured, well-mannered and sophisticated.

“This is a vital factor why young educated Nagas find difficulties in finding employment in their chosen professions”, the minister added. Ozukum also encouraged them to pursue their quest for knowledge diligently as the world has become very competitive for employment.

“Competition has become very tough for employment both in private and government sector but meritorious students will be always honoured and chosen”, he stated.

Transformation camp underway at Jalukie

DIMAPUR: The threeday, Jalukie Students’ Union (JSU) 57th annual social-cum-transformation camp under the theme “Impact” got underway on January 7 at Old Jalukie Sector A. The programme will culminate on Januar y 9. During the event, the campers will be imparted with different aspects of value and knowledge, disciplining oneself, opting for JSU members leading the praise and worship at the transformation camp. entrepreneurship, aspiring elite services, native words Mao community residing in different parts of Nagaland celebrated Chithuni festival on January 7. The translation, protecting resources and much more. festival is held to mark the end of the harvest period and the beginning of a new period.

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SASU holds 28th Biennial Conference

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Special guest, Y.Kikheto Sema taking part in the cultural dance.

Correspondent SHENA NEW (ZUNHEBOTO), JAN 7 (NPN): The 28th biennial conference of Saptiqa Area Students’ Union (SASU) was held on Friday at Shena New Village.

Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) Nagaland ,Y.Kikheto Sema, who graced the event as special guest called upon the youth to understand the values of life brought about through the knowledge gained from parents and elders during one’s growing stage of life.

He said that students of today should deviate from having negative thoughts on education but should understand which way they should tread and what pro-

fession they should aim for.

He said that the knowledge gained from parents and elders during the early stages of education such as showing respect to teachers and elders, looking to God for wisdom and guidance are some of the important values which should never be forgotten but should be carried on till lifetime.

Dwelling on the importance of education, the APC said that about 50 percent of the State’s salary component is being spent on Education and Police Departments which shows the Government’s concern over human resource development and the security of its people.

He therefore called upon the students to make optimum advantage of the Government’s concerns and have

a positive frame of mind as they progress towards achieving greater goals in their lives. He called upon the parents to nurture and advise their children with positive guidance stating that the fruit of a tree is known from the seed that is sown.

Stating that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the entire manner of lives with social and economy being the hardest hit, Kikheto said that Nagas, especially the youth, should also look towards survival by doing labour and earning their livelihood.

The special guest acknowledged the pioneers and prominent leaders from Saptiqa area who have made significant contributions in various fields for develop-

ment and progress of Nagaland State as well as for Zunheboto district. Earlier, upon arrival, the special guest unfurled the conference flag. The APC was accompanied by host of dignitaries, officers and prominent leaders from Saptiqa Area. Inakha Achumi, head G.B Shena New extended greetings while N.K. Naga, Bollywood playback singer presented special song during the inaugural session of the conference. Cultural presentations including Aphilo Kuwo by SOKK, Saulele

by UKK, Lejole by SPKK and Thighale by SNKK were performed during the inaugural session. Hekato T Achumi delivered the presidential address while Hekuto Kits proposed the vote of thanks.

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Mnp ILP stir: Protest against Amra Bengali

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IMPHAL, JAN 7: Police detained as many as five students taking part in a protest on Imphal streets on Friday against a court petition challenging the system of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Manipur after a brief face-off.

In response to a petition filed by a Kolkata based organization, Amra Bengali challenging ILP in Manipur, the Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central government and Manipur government in Manipur recently.

Taking serious note of the court petition, Manipur government has also decided to the fight legally the court petition at its best level.

The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), the apex body which is spearheading the movement for introduction of the system to protect the indigenous people of the state has also declared meeting the case squarely and fairly. On Friday, students of various schools

Students protesting against court petition challenging ILP system in Manipur confronting with police in Imphal on Friday.

and colleges converged in front of the Western Gate of Kangla fort in the heart of the capital city and staged a protest against the court petition seeking revocation of the ILP system.

The students protesting under the aegis of the students’ wing of the JCILPS also burnt effigies of leaders of the Amra Bengali while demanding withdrawal of the petition.

While they were burning the effigies, a police team arrived and tried to disperse them. Instead of dispersing, the students went ahead with chanting slogans and

attempted to further carry out a rally on the streets towards BT Road, following which the police used force.

They engaged in a brief clash with the police and after additional police forces were brought in, they dispersed. Police also picked up five students who were detained in a lock-up of the city police station.

Meanwhile, the students’ wing of JCILPS threatened to continue their protest with intense forms if the arrested students were not released immediately unconditionally.

Talking to reporters at

JCILPS office in Imphal, convener of the student wing Haobijam Challamba alleged that Amra Bangali challenged the constitutional right of the people of the state by filing the petition to the Supreme Court.

He said that the Centre had introduced the ILP system understanding the sentiment of the people and that the JCILPS demanded an ILP system with the sole objective of protecting the indigenous people of the state and it was not against any particular community.

The cour t petition came at a time while JCIL-

PS was pressing the state government to reinforce the system to regulate entry of non-residents into the state more effectively.

Strongly condemning Amra Bangali for the court petition, he said every community has the right to protect its identity and way of life. “Like Bengalis love their community, Manipuris also love their communities.

Amra Bengali is interfering with the rights of the other communities,” Challamba alleged.

Amra Bangali and its secretary Mukulchandra Roy must know that the JCILPS and the people of the state will not succumb to any pressure and is ready to launch intense forms of agitations if the court petition is not withdrawn at the earliest.

ILP system came into effect in the state from January 1, 2020 after the Centre extended the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 in the state.

The system is in force in other northeastern states like Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Rijiju dismisses China renaming places in Arunachal; says it won’t change status

I TA NAG A R , JA N 7 (PTI): Union minister Kiren Rijiju has dismissed China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh and asserted that renaming of places in India by someone outside the country will not change their status.

The Union law and justice minister also said that such renaming will not be acceptable to anyone.

“Arunachal’s names were given by the country and that is acceptable to all.

Our traditional names, our community’s identity will remain forever. If someone outside gives some new names, that will not change our status,” he told reporters here on the sidelines of a function on Thursday.

Rijiju was replying to a question on Beijing announcing Chinese names for 15 places in Arunachal Pradesh.

“If someone changes names outside the country, will we accept it? The name given by your parents is your real name. If someone changes your name force-

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fully, will you accept it?” he asked.

India has already rejected China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh and asserted that the state has “always been” and will “always be” an integral part of India and that assigning “invented” names does not alter this fact.

On December 29, 2021, China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs announced that it had standardised in Chinese characters, Tibetan and Roman al-

phabet the names of 15 places in Zangnan, the Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh, according to staterun Global Times.

This is in accordance with regulations on geographical names issued by the State Council, China’s cabinet, it said in a report.

Among the official names of the 15 places, which were given exact longitude and latitude, eight are residential places, four are mountains, two are rivers and one is a mountain pass, the report said.

This was the second batch of standardised names of places in Arunachal Pradesh given

by China. The first batch of the standardised names of six places was released in 2017.

China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of South Tibet.

China’s renaming of the places in Arunachal Pradesh came amidst the ongoing stand-off along the border in Ladakh which started in May 2020.

Meghalaya HRC chairs 1st hearing Tripura CM performs yagna Three minors charred to death in Assam in Cherishterfield Thangkhiew case for long life of PM Modi S H I L LO N G, JA N 7 (AGENCIES): In a major development in the judicial inquiry into the killing of ex-HNLC militant Cherishterfield Thangkhiew, chairman of Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) Justice T Vaiphei chaired the first hearing in Shillong on Friday, reports East Mojo.

Justice Vaiphei said the Meghalaya police had filed an application requesting the commission to conduct in-camera proceedings of the inquiry and exclude the public and family members of the deceased.

“An in-camera proceeding can be allowed, if a request is made by the state government. However, there is the question of whether to include or exclude the families of the victims?,” Justice Vaiphei said.

The chairman said the request for in-camera proceedings was allowed with

Justice T Vaiphei a rider that only the learned counsel for the family of the victim will be allowed to participate in the proceedings and no other person except officials of the commission, police officials concerned, counsel for the family and the commission will be allowed in the court room. Justice Vaiphei said the evidence of the state government will be taken on January 14 and 15, if they are produced, which will then be the second hearing expected to be held.

The commission chairman said he can’t answer how many hearings it will

take as there are several witnesses in the case but he assured to have continuous sitting, subject to the availability of the counsel, and that he was determined to complete the inquiry at the earliest.

It may be mentioned that a judicial inquiry was initiated by the state gover nment last year after a massive law and order situation erupted in the state following the death of Thangkhiew at his residence in Mawlai during the wee hours of August 13, 2021.

The police had claimed that Thangkhiew was killed in retaliatory firing as the former militant had tried to attack the police with a knife. This led to several questions like the comparison between the weapon used by Thangkhiew versus the one used by the police.

Questions were also raised about the timing of the encounter.

AG A RTA L A , J A N 7 (PTI): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb performed ‘Maha Mrityunjay Yagna’ at the Kasbeswari Kali temple in Kamalasagar in Sipahijala district on Friday for the long life and good health of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

D e b, w h o h a d o n Thursday offered puja at Meher Kalibari in Agartala, announced that religious rituals would continue till January 11 in the state for the protection of the prime minister.

“I performed Maha Mrityunjay Yagna, and chanted Maha Mrityunjay Mantra at Kasbeswari Kali temple. I prayed for the long life and good health of PM Modi. The genuine love of crores of Indians will help in keeping up the momentum for him,” Deb wrote on Facebook.

Agriculture Minister Pranajit Singha Roy and

state BJP president Manik Saha also offered puja at the famed Tripura Sundari temple for the long life of the prime minister.

“The incident of deliberately obstructing the convoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi while he was on the way to a government function in Punjab is very dangerous for the security of the country,” Singha Roy said in a Facebook post.

He also took part in the ‘Maha Mrityunjay Yagna’ at Udaipur Shib Bari where he prayed for the good health and prosperity of Modi.

Education Minister Ratanlal Nath also performed puja at the Mahadev-Kali temple in Tulabagan Choumuni in his Mohanpur constituency in the West Tripura district.

The r uling BJP on Thursday held torch rallies in all eight districts and 23 sub-divisions of the state to protest over the issue.

DIBRUGARH (ASSAM), JAN 7 (PTI): Three minors were charred to death on Friday while playing inside a makeshift shelter in Charaideo district of Assam, police said.

The tragic incident took place around 10.30 am at Greater Baruahola village under Sepon police station in the upper Assam district, Charaideo Superintendent of Police Sudhakar Sing told PTI. “Four minors were playing inside a ‘Tongi Ghar’ when one of them tried to light some wheat straws and those caught fire, and the blaze engulfed the entire structure… One managed to escape, while the other three were charred to death,” he said.

‘Tongi Ghar’ is a type of thatched house made by villagers in the paddy fields of Assam.

The deceased have been identified as Bivan Munda (2), Anud Munda

Covid-19: Assam under 3rd wave from Jan Mizoram logs 579 new Covid cases 1; to treat all cases as Omicron, says CM G U WA H AT I , J A N 7 (PTI): Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the third wave of the pandemic along with Omicron variant of COVID-19 has hit the state from January 1 and now the government will treat all coronavirus cases as patients of the highly infectious new variant.

Addressing a press conference here, Sarma said that the doubling rate of cases is two days and on some occasions, it’s even a single day.

“So, we assume that there are lots of Omicron cases in Assam at this moment. We have now decided to consider all positive cases as Omicron and will treat them accordingly,” he said.

At least seven more people, including a foreign returnee, have tested positive for Omicron variant of coronavirus in Assam, taking the tally of the new strain to nine, an official said on Friday.

Sarma said that the number of cases in Assam started rising from December 27 and the third wave with Omicron as the dominant variant has hit the state from January 1, while it is estimated that the peak of the second wave (6,573 cases in a day) will be touched by January 20.

“By the end of January, we will reach the peak of the third wave. This will be much higher than the second wave’s peak, say 10,000 or 12,000 or maybe even more.

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So, we’ve decided to ramp up our testing significantly to trace the contacts,” he added.

Announcing new restrictions, the chief minister said that the night curfew timing has been advanced to 10 pm from 11:30 pm now and it will continue till 6 am, besides the wearing of masks made compulsory.

“All schools in Assam up to class 5 will be closed from tomorrow and this will be up to class 8 in Guwahati till January 30. The rest of the classes will take place on a rotational basis on every alternate day,” he added.

Sarma also said that except for hospitals, only fully vaccinated people will be allowed in public places like hotels, restaurants, cinema halls, government offices, schools, colleges, buses and malls.

“We will be very strict on this. If we find any nonvaccinated or partially vaccinated people in any of these places, there will be a fine of Rs 25,000 on the owner of the establishment.

It’ll be a kind of curfew for the people who are not fully

vaccinated.

“For the government employees, if they are not fully vaccinated by January 15, they will not be allowed to come to the office and their salaries will be deducted on a daily basis,” he said.

People travelling in two-wheelers and fourwheelers have to be doublevaccinated, Sarma said.

The chief minister said that the government is giving thrust on vaccination more as “there is no strategy to control Omicron” and the best way is to minimise the impact of an infected person.

“So far, 3.85 crore vaccine doses have been administered. As per our calculations, around 55 lakh people have not taken the second dose of the vaccine,” he added.

For all the inbound travellers in airports and railway stations, COVID-19 testing will be mandatory if the person is not fully vaccinated and samples will be taken from children below 15 years also as the Omicron is infecting the younger generation significantly, the CM said.

“However, the double vaccinated people will have to do a test at their homes on the next day and inform us of the report if it is positive.

Then on the seventh day, if there is no hospitalisation, we will consider them as negative even if they do not test again,” Sarma said.

A I Z AW L , J A N 7 (AGENCIES): With 579 fresh coronavirus cases, Mizoram saw a big spike on Thursday - a jump of 13 per cent compared to the previous day (506). The surge in cases is nearly six times higher than what the northeastern state recorded about a week ago, reports NDTV. The northeastern state is not just concerned over the new Omicron variant but fears over Delta variant still prevail.

The overall caseload in Mizoram has doubled in the last two days.

The positivity rate, however, has dropped from 16.47 per cent last week to

9.72 per cent on Thursday.

But Mizoram is still battling the prevalence of the Delta wave. It seems the second wave, which never ebbed, is now merging into the third wave.

Aizawl, the state’s capital, is contributing over half of the fresh Covid cases currently.

On January 1, 84 new infections were reported in the state with a positivity rate of 16.4 per cent and an active caseload of 1,715.

By January 4, 443 daily cases were registered, with a positivity rate of 13.38 per cent and an active caseload of 2,162.

On Thursday, 6, 579 positive cases were report-

ed with 9.72 per cent positivity rate and 3018 active cases in the state.

In view of the Delta variant, which is still contributing to the surge, officials say, the Rapid Antigen Tests are being used more aggressively.

Restrictions were imposed in the state capital Aizawl for Christmas and the New Year celebrations.

Yet the city continues to see a surge.

Official say there were fewer restrictions in the villages and people from Aizawl had travelled to villages for Christmas and New Year and probably celebrated without following Covid protocol.

Meghalaya logs 64 fresh Covid cases; positivity rate jumps to 0.30 pc Correspondent SHILLONG, JAN 7: The daily COVID-19 positivity rate in Meghalaya has jumped to 0.30 per cent on Friday as 64 persons, including two health workers, tested positive for the viral infection, surging the number of active cases to 262 in the State which has so far registered 85,085 confirmed COVID-19 cases, health officials said.

On the other hand, 14 more persons have recovered from the viral infection, pushing the number of recoveries up to 83,338, while the fatality count remained at 1,485 with no deaths reported on Friday. The State recovery rate has dipped to 97.94 per cent from 98.00 per cent in the past 24 hours, while fatality rate stand at 1.74 per cent.

Director Health Services (MI), Dr.

Aman War said East Khasi Hills district that includes the State capital recorded 55 new cases, taking the number of active cases in the district to 220 and 1009 deaths.

New cases detected on Friday also included three each in Ri-Bhoi district and South West Garo Hills district besides one cases each in North Garo Hills district, West Jaintia Hills district and West Khasi Hills district.

As per latest official count, the number of active COVID-19 cases recorded in other districts is 22 in West Garo Hills, seven each in Ri-Bhoi and West Jaintia Hills and one cases each in East Jaintia Hills, North Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills. Of the 12, 64,307 persons tested for COVID-19 in the State till Friday, 11, 79,222 tested negative for the virus, as per official report.

(2) and Khahinur Karuwa (4), another police official said.

“The police team from Sepon outpost has reached the spot and launched an investigation. Initial probe showed that the three mi-

nors died of burns,” Singh said. Nearby villagers rushed to douse the fire, but it was too late by then, he added.

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, the SP said.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS SELECTED FOR STATE HANDLOOM EXPO AT URBAN HAAT, DIMAPUR. W.E.F: 10/01/2022 TO 23/01/2022 SL. ADDRESS/ID No. NAME OF THE PARTICIPANTS NO 1 Rajbala Deuri Bora, R.B Handloom Assam 2 Kalpajyoti Bora, Dipshika Collection Assam 3 Rewat Bora Assam 4 Raabita Doley, Handloom Unit Assam 5 Nirda Doley, Weaving Unit Assam 6 Biswa Hira Bora, Handloom Unit Assam 7 Ashini Ingjal, Handloom Unit Assam 8 Anjana Begu, Handloom Unit Assam 9 N. Sunita Devi Manipur 10 M. Jugindro Singh Manipur 11 M. Ayingbi Chanu Manipur 12 M. Bijenti Chanu Manipur 13 B. Chaoba Devi Manipur 14 K. Keinahanbi Devi Manipur 15 Soma Sarkar, Weavers Service Center Delhi 16 Panna, Akshita Enterprise Delhi 17 Florence Lotha, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro-001 18 Wapangtila Jamir, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro-003 19 Imsurenla, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro-004 20 I. Atula Jamir, Yimchalar's Collection NHHDC Pro-005 21 Susukumla, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 006 22 Imsen Merensangla Jamir NHHDC Pro- 007 23 Saraholi Yeptho, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 012 24 Vitoli Chophi, Lokivi Group NHHDC Pro- 014 25 Kitoka Aye, Trinity Group NHHDC Pro- 015 26 Chipikali, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 016 27 Mongmeth, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro- 019 28 Tohoni, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro -024 29 Satemnungla, Weaving Unit, CTN NHHDC Pro- 028 30 Aienla Jamir, Trio MPCS NHHDC Pro -032 31 Tiasangla, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro- 033 32 Asenla Jamir, Handloom Society NHHDC Pro- 034 33 Repabenla, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 035 34 Alemla H Aye, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro- 036 35 R. Molungla Longkumer, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 038 36 Imkonglila, Faith SHG NHHDC Pro- 040 37 K. Lithrila Sangtam, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro- 042 38 Bendangnungsang, Mulungdok NHHDC Pro- 043 39 Kezutso-u Sekhamo NHHDC Pro- 045 40 K. Kheqholi Zhimomi, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 049 41 Putosenla Pongen, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 050 42 Yumei Rupreo,Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 052 43 Aghupu Yeptho, Ahoni Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 053 44 Suponglemla, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro- 054 45 Kumzukinla Phom, Handloom Collection NHHDC Pro- 056 46 Arentsungla Kichu, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 058 47 Mereninla, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 059 48 Kekhrietsu u Mere, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 062 49 Merennungla, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 063 50 Livi Zhimomi, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro- 064 51 Eyingbeni, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 066 52 Putikokla, Olaanglar, GLG NHHDC Pro- 067 53 Abovi Sukhai, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro- 068 54 Ochinaro, Molemgtok Society NHHDC Pro- 071 55 Kakhuli, Aloino Unit NHHDC Pro- 075 56 V. Kazhevi Awomi, Awolimi Unit NHHDC Pro- 076 57 Boholi Chishi, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro-087 58 Anne Z Yeptho, Handloom Unit NHHDC Pro-088 59 Anandy Lotha, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 089 60 Hutovi Ayemi, Weaving Unit NHHDC Pro- 090 N.B:- 1. The participants applied but not selected will be given priority in the next State Handloom Expo 2. The selected participants are directed to report to the exhibition ground at Urban Haat, Dimapur on 10th January, 2022 at 7:00 AM 3. The participants are directed to keep their exhibits in their respective stall under lock & key. The office shall not be held responsible in case of any losses/theft.

4. Selected participants are informed to strictly follow COVID SOP and the scheduled time. In case of failure, appropriate action will be taken.

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Over 90% of adults received one dose of vax: PM Doctors advise teens against taking

NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that more than 90 per cent of India’s adult population has received single dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

The Prime Minister was speaking after virtually inaugurating the second campus of Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute in Kolkata.

He said that today, more than 90 per cent of India’s adult population has received single dose of the vaccine. “Within just five days, more than 1.5 crore children have also been administered the first dose,” he said.

Dedicating the achievement to the entire country and every government, Modi especially thanked the scientists of the country, the vaccine manufacturers and the people in the health sector for this achievement.

“The new campus will go a long way in providing affordable and state-of-the-art care to the people of West Bengal, especially to the poor and

PM Modi along with WB CM Mamata Banerjee virtually inaugurates the second campus of Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute in Kolkata via video conferencing. (PTI) middle class families. In the journey of the pledge to make the best medical care available to each and every citizen of the country, we have taken another strong step,” the Prime Minister said.

He mentioned that the country started the year with vaccination for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years. At the

same time, India is also achieving the historic milestone of 150 crore - 1.5 billion vaccine doses, in the first week of the first month of the year itself.

“A total of 150 crore doses in less than one year is a significant achievement and symbol of the will power of the country.

It denotes the country’s new confidence, Aatm-

nirbharta and pride, he said. As cases are rising due to the Omicron variant, this shield of 150 vaccine doses becomes all the more important,” Modi said.

So far, he said, about 11 crore doses of Corona vaccine have been provided free of cost to West Bengal by the government.

“More than one-and-a-

half thousand ventilators, over nine thousand new oxygen cylinders have also been provided to Bengal.

A total of 49 PSA new Oxygen plants have also started functioning in the state,” the Prime Minister mentioned.

The Prime Minister said today Ayushman Bharat scheme is becoming a global benchmark in terms of affordable and inclusive healthcare. “Under PM-JAY-Ayushman, more than 2 crore 60 lakh patients have received free treatment in hospitals across the country.

Estimates say that in the absence of the scheme, patients would have ended up spending 50 to 60 thousand crore rupees. More than 17 lakh cancer patients also benefited under Ayushman Bharat scheme,” he said.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Union Ministers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Dr Subhas Sarkar, Shantanu Thakur, John Barla and Nisith Pramanik were among those present on the occasion.

paracetamol after Covid-19 jab

NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (AGENCIES): Children undergoing Covid-19 vaccination must not take paracetamol, a common pain reliever, without first consulting, doctors have advised.

The advice was issued in response to growing concerns that some immunisation centres are advising children to take three paracetamol 500 mg tablets after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Taking paracetamol tablets without consulting a doctor can harm children, health experts warned.

“Paracetamol is not recommended as prophylaxis, before and after any Covid vaccination as we don’t know how it alters the immune response of the vaccine,” said Dr. Akshay Budhraja, Sr. Consultant, recommended. It is because it has the potential to cause hepatotoxicity (liver damage caused by drug exposure) in them,” added Dr. Col.Vijay Dutta, Senior Consultant - Inter-

nal Medicine, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre.

A low-grade fever, muscle ache, lethargy, headache, soreness at the injection site is common in the first two days after vaccination, which usually subsides on its own, without any medication.

“However, if the fever persists or the intensity increases then paracetamol or other painkiller is advised after consultation w i t h a p hy s i c i a n . S o paracetamol is to be taken only after consultation and not as prophylaxis for fever, which happens because of the immune response of the body to the vaccine components,” Budhraja added.

If children develop a fever after receiving the Covid vaccine, “they should be given Mefenamic acid or Meftal syrup”, while paracetamol is safe for adults over the age of 18 with fever, Dutta said.

Previously, Bharat Biotech also issued a statement that no painkillers or paracetamol are rec-

ommended following the inoculation.

To combat the increasing cases of Covid-19 driven by the highly-transmissible Omicron variant, the government has begun administering the vaccines to teenagers aged 15 to 18.

Only Covaxin has been recommended for vaccinating teenagers.

According to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, India has achieved a one-crore vaccination milestone for people between the 15 and 18 age group against Covid-19 till Wednesday, after the beginning of the drive on January 3.

India’s adult vaccinations have also reached 149.66 crore as of Friday morning. Meanwhile, India on Friday registered a single-day rise of 1,17,100 new Covid-19 cases, a significant rise from the previous day’s 90,928 cases, in a span of 24 hours. The countr y’s Omicron infection tally has reached 3,007.

Major lapse of security at borders: Rahul ‘Bulli Bai’ app ‘mastermind’ suspended by his college

NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (IANS): After reports of construction of a bridge at Pangong Tso lake by the Chinese forces emanated, the Congress has questioned the government about the status at the borders.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday in a tweet said, “What has been happening at our borders is a major lapse of national security. Will the PM ever talk about it?” The government and the Congress are at loggerheads on the security breach of the Prime Minister, but Rahul questioned the

Rahul Gandhi PM on his ‘silence’ over the border issue. As per reports a few days back, a new satellite image came into light which showed bridge construction on both the sides of pangong lake in eastern Ladakh sector. This area is on the Chi-

nese side, about 40 km away from LAC (Line of Actual Control). As per the military experts this bridge will ensure Chinese army PLA’s swift movement in the area.

The government on Thursday responded to the construction issue and said that with regards to the reports about a bridge being made by the Chinese side on Pangong lake, the government has been monitoring this activity closely. This bridge is being constructed in areas that have been under illegal occupation by China for around 60 years now.

BHOPAL, JAN 7 (PTI): The alleged “mastermind” behind the creation of ‘Bulli Bai’ app, Niraj Bishnoi, has been suspended by the Madhya Pradesh-based engineering college, where he was a B Tech student, following his arrest, an official of the institute said on Friday.

Bishnoi, a student of the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Bhopal campus, was arrested on Thursday from Jorhat in Assam.

The 21-year-old is the

Niraj Bishnoi “main conspirator” in the case and allegedly involved in creation of the controversial app that has listed hun-

dreds of Muslim women for “auction”, the Assam police have said.

The VIT administration took action against Bishnoi soon after his involvement in the case came to light, the official said.

The VIT Bhopal campus is situated about 100km away from the state capital in Sehore district.

“Soon after we got information through the media and later through the Sehore police (about his arrest), we immediately suspended Bishnoi from

PUNE, JAN 7 (PTI): The Pune police have registered a case against Maharashtra BJP social media coordinator Jiten Gajaria for allegedly posting objectionable comments on Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s wife and some other political leaders, an official said on Friday.

A team from the Pune cyber cell went to Mumbai on Thursday to arrest Gajaria, but he was not found at his residence, he said.

“We have issued a copy of the notice to his brother and asked him to respond to it,” said D Hake, police inspector, Pune cyber cell.

He said the case against Gajaria has been registered on the basis of a complaint filed by a worker of the Shiv Sena, which is headed by Thackeray.

“A case has been registered for posting objectionable and defamatory comments on a social media platform against (CM’s wife) Rashmi Thackeray, (NCP leaders) Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar and (Congress president) Sonia Gandhi. Besides making objectionable and defamatory posts against political leaders, some posts aimed at creating hatred between two groups,” Hake said.

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Kumar was addressing Congress workers at Mapusa town.

He also targeted the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the security breach during Modi’s Punjab visit.

The BJP says prime minister does not belong to any one party, so why was he campaigning for the party, Kumar asked. The former JNU student leader also said the BJP accuses him of being anti-Hindu, but the fact remains that his name is `Kanhaiya’.

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The next day, a resident of Kundikala, lodged a complaint alleging halfa-dozen villagers of Aara (belonging to a particular community) along with some others barged into his house and thrashed him and two family members, including his niece, he said.

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Based on the complaint, 6 persons were arrested, but all of them got bail from a local court the same day, Shukla said.

Prima facie it seems, taking advantage of that incident, some people provoked residents of Kundikala to hold a gathering and take such a pledge against the minority community, he said. “We are trying to identify those who administered the oath to the gathering,” Shukla added.

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Villagers take oath to boycott Muslims; probe on RAIPUR, JAN 7 (PTI): Authorities in Chhattisgarh have initiated a probe after a video purportedly showing residents of a village in Surguja district taking a pledge to neither do commercial transactions with members of the Muslim community nor sell their land to them went viral on social media, officials said on Friday.

After the video, reportedly shot in Kundikala village located under Lundra police station limits of the district on January 5, came to light on Thursday, senior police and administration officials visited the village and initiated an inquiry.

According to the officials, the video appears to be a fallout of a brawl between residents of two villages on January 1.

People in the video can be heard saying, “From today, we Hindus pledge to not buy any item from a Muslim shopkeeper and not to sell them anything.

We pledge to not sell or give our lands on lease to Muslims. We Hindus pledge to buy from vendors coming to our villages only after ascertaining their religion.

We also pledge to not work

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rime Minister Narendra Modi’s cavalcade was stuck on a flyover in Punjab on January 5 for nearly 20 minutes due to farmers blocking the flyover. Private cars were also seen approaching the cavalcade, which was a major security lapse. It alleged that the Punjab government failed to deploy additional security to secure any movement by road.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to address a rally in Ferozepur today, but the event had to be cancelled. The Punjab Congress ruled government under chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi claimed that Modi made a last-minute change of the route without informing the state police. Further, the Congress maintained that because the public meeting scheduled at the Ferozpur remained vacant, the BJP instead latched on to speculations that Modi was prevented from taking the route to the venue. The route taken,without prior information from the PM’s security, was under occupation by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha. The SKM said the protesting farmer bodies had no programme to obstruct Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event at Ferozepur in Punjab. If that be the case then who was/were responsible for creating the crisis? Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to visit Ferozepur in poll-bound Punjab on Wednesday.However, his convoy was stranded on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters. The prime minister’s Punjab visit was purely political. However as the prime minister of the country, Modi was well within his right to plan and execute his plans. However, since Modi, as the prime minister and also as a visitor to Punjab,should not have politicised the flop show. The issue is supposedly a law and order situation and not politics. The Picture that emerges is that Modi changed the route at the last minute. Even so, it is the responsibility of the state government to ensure that its police chief and forces were covering the security of the prime minister. On the other hand, if Modi decided not to go to the election rally because he may have been informed that there were no crowds(as also shown by television channels) ,then the entire issue of protestors blocking the entourage was not the truth. The protesters were demanding that cases under various sections of IPC against protesting farmers be dropped and also that the union minister Ajay Mishra be dropped since his son-Ashish Mishra- was charged under sections of IPC for the hit-and-run case. The BJP instead chose to counter these allegations made by the Congress by reiterating that it was all a conspiracy. Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, who has joined hands with the BJP, too hit out at the Congress government and batted for the imposition of President’s rule, while Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleged there is a complete collapse of law and order in Punjab. The battle for Punjag has already began and the vitriolic attack against the Congress-led government is expected. However, in order to get to the truth, the entire case should be probed by a high level judicial enquiry since it involves the office of the prime minister of India.

DailyDevotion Intimate With Jesus

Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip?” —John 14:9

These words were not spoken as a rebuke, nor even with surprise; Jesus was encouraging Philip to draw closer. Yet the last person we get intimate with is Jesus. Before Pentecost the disciples knew Jesus as the One who gave them power to conquer demons and to bring about a revival (see Luke 10:18-20). It was a wonderful intimacy, but there was a much closer intimacy to come: “…I have called you friends…” (John 15:15). True friendship is rare on earth. It means identifying with someone in thought, heart, and spirit. The whole experience of life is designed to enable us to enter into this closest relationship with Jesus Christ. We receive His blessings and know His Word, but do we really know Him? Jesus said, “It is to your advantage that I go away…” (John 16:7). He left that relationship to lead them even closer. It is a joy to Jesus when a disciple takes time to walk more intimately with Him. The bearing of fruit is always shown in Scripture to be the visible result of an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ (see John 15:1-4).

Once we get intimate with Jesus we are never lonely and we never lack for understanding or compassion. We can continually pour out our hearts to Him without being perceived as overly emotional or pitiful. The Christian who is truly intimate with Jesus will never draw attention to himself but will only show the evidence of a life where Jesus is completely in control. This is the outcome of allowing Jesus to satisfy every area of life to its depth. The picture resulting from such a life is that of the strong, calm balance that our Lord gives to those who are intimate with Him.

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Naga Club Foundation Day presidential address

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on behalf of Naga Club convey our warmest welcome to you all. We greatly appreciate your presence on this occasion when we are commemorating “Naga Club Foundation Day”. As I see it, I believe Naga Club will play its rightful role for our society if on this day every year it becomes known for its factual review of the past, truthful and bold assessment of the present, with the conclusion and lessons thus understood together, the Club contributes its thinking and vision for our people with humble, authoritative confidence.

At the outset, as we today start our review of the progress we have made, we remember with enduring respect, Krurovi Peseyie, our past President, for the exemplary role he played to establish the roadmap the Club has to walk on in the vastly changed times in which we Nagas find ourselves today.

He fulfilled his responsibilities with knowledge of the facts of the history of the Club. We mourned his premature departure from us. We remember with deep affection all that he gave so sacrificially.

And with equal gratitude the steadfast role of our distinguished officers such as Mr Khyomo Lotha, former Secretary and Mr Kewezü Mero, former Joint Secretary for the ways in which they have kept the story of the Club alive through the chaotic decades of our Naga struggles. We thank them for passing on the baton to those who have stepped forward to be responsible for

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the Naga story.

Our visionary forefathers like Rheichalie Pienyu and his fellow Naga pioneers founded the Naga Club 102 years ago on this day, January 7, 1918. The founders were some of the first Naga elders representing different tribes. The British were the first ever foreign nation and power whose ruthless trespass into their homeland, the Nagas fiercely fought against to defend what was most important to them, their right of ownership of their homeland, their honour, and identity, as understood by them: some of the fiercest battles took place from 1832 -1880. Then the British Government sought peace from the Nagas to end the lengthy wars. As such, a “no more fight agreement ” was made in our Naga customary practice in our favour on 27 March at Mezoma in 1880.

However, this was unilaterally interpreted by the British as a small portion of western Nagas, known as Naga Hills District becoming a part of the eastern edges of British India empire thereby violating the said “no more fight agreement” It is important to point out that therefore it was the British who attempted to made the homeland of the Nagas parts of the India and Burma they had stealthily and illegally created simply by drawing the eastern boundary line of their Empire in South Asia without the consent of the Nagas, the rightful owners of the land.

As such, the Naga Club

Settlement”, then Delhi is very wrong but that would be Delhi’s own business, and the thinking Indians have begun to understand how the Nagas understand their unquestionable history.

Nagas are clear and justly proud that their struggle was not an act of secession, that unlawfully or treasonously violated some solemn agreement or understanding made by them to be a part of the new independent India at any time. Nor was it an antiIndia reaction as they were acting on the basis of unquestionable facts of their history and their right to choose their own future as a good neighbor of India as justified by the facts of their history.

The recent massacre committed by the 21 Para Commandos of the India Army in Oting Village, Mon, Nagaland on 4th Dec 2021 thereby murdering 14 innocent persons in shoot at sight methodology and injuring 35 others has sparked huge civil unrest among the Nagas bringing back the sad memories of decades of hardship of military barbaric violence and massacre, pain and humiliation endured by the Nagas on our defense for self-determination and continue to live as a free nation.

The AFSPA is the symbol and face of India which gives the arm forces wide powers to shoot, to kill, to arrest, to conduct warrantless searches and to demolish structures in the name of “aiding civil power”. Equipped with this draconian special

powers soldiers have raped, tortured and murdered the Nagas for seven decades without fear of being held accountable.

The Act violates international human rights law including the right to life, the right to be protected from arbitrary arrest and detention and the right to be free from torture and cruel inhuman or degrading treatment. It also denies the victim of abuse the right to seek remedy. Such a draconian law insults our dignity as human beings for all these years, over and above Delhi has apartheid-like casteist attitude towards the Naga people, as such, these evil treatments have been going on for seven decades unabated.

The Oting killings have brought back to us what happened on March 5, 1995 killings in Kohima Town when the Rashtriya Rifles began shooting indiscriminately mistaking the sound of a tire busting in their own convoy for a bomb attack. AFSPA simply means this kind of totally arbitrary use of military force by the Government of India to show that our land, its resources, and its strategic geo-political significance for their India alone matter, not us the people of the land.

The Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru declared to AZ Phizo, President Naga National Council (NNC) and the NNC delegates at Delhi on 11th March 1952 “Whether the heaven falls or India goes to pieces and blood runs red in the country, I don’t care. Whether I am here or for that matter anybody else

comes in, I don’t care. Nagas will never be allowed to become independent. The next Indian Prime Minister who talked in the same tone and manner was Morarji Desai.

After refusing to talk to A.Z. Phizo, President of NNC in London, in June 1977 unless he said he was an Indian, he declared: “Yes, I will exterminate all rebels. There will be no mercy. I will exterminate all. I will certainly exterminate the rebel Nagas. I have no compunction about it.”

They said it all honestly representing India what were in their hearts for the Nagas.

However, Nagas are neither secessionists nor rebels, after every massacre of innocent civilian they would condemn them as rebels or mistaken of identity as was in the recent massacre committed at Oting on 4th Dec 2021, Mon, Nagaland.

If Delhi treats us to be its enemy at all times then we shall remain to be so. Goliath the mighty was created purposely by our God Almighty only to promote David, the teenage shepherd little boy who became the greatest King of Israel. Therefore, we must learn to hold our peace and develop ourselves in all areas of life to become the human beings we are meant to be.

We know this is the challenge we have to accept. And Naga Club’s role is in helping our people rise to this challenge with hard work, integrity, commitment, courage and non-violence.

Kuolachalie Seyie President Naga Club

Why are the Hindutvawadis scared of conversion?

inorities particularly the Indian Christians and the Indian Muslims have frequently been threatened verbally and assaulted physically by the far-right wing Hindu fundamentalists vis-à-vis Hintutvawadis, the BJP-ruled states including the government at the Centre. The so-called Hindu outfits even went to the extent of vandalizing and ransacking the churches and mosques. Over and above, these militant outfits and corroded mindsets forced them to chant jaisriram.

For instance, in Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Goa more such incidences occur and have become new-normal. Even in other states Christians and Muslims are not safe. Why such incidences keep happening? How come they are not contained? What then is the way out? These are questions that rage at large. Apparently, the ruling BJP government in Karnataka on the 23rd of December 2021, passed the controversial bill on anti-conversion, which aims to curb ‘illegal’ religious conversions from Hinduism to Christianity and Islam.

Accordingly, the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021was passed in the assembly on the 21st of December, 2021, by voice vote. However, it should get the nod from the Karnataka State Council to become an Act. Knowing well it may not get approval of the majority in the Legislative Council, the BJP Government in Karnataka in the recently concluded Belagavi session refrained to table the bill and is now exploring ordinance route.

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Nagaland submitted the historic memorandum to the British Statutory Commission headed by Sir John Simon in Kohima in 1927.

In the first place I consider it our duty to declare that we shall never ever damage what our Naga struggle has already achieved from the starting point the Naga Club made and gave to the Nagas. Our forefathers, like other pioneer-creators of nations, somehow realistically survived extremely difficult economic, social and political challenges the turbulent changes the outside world brought to them. The founders of Naga Club understood what the consequences of their decisions would be for the generations coming after them. They faithfully and patiently upheld their timetested virtues by remaining committed with integrity and unflinching courage to what they believed would be best for the Nagas as a whole.

We shall at all costs and always uphold their’ “unique original stand”, namely,“leave us alone to determine for ourselves”, firmly claiming their right given to them by their history as a people and a nation. Our Minds and our “Naga National Soul” was never compromised or colonized by any nation till date.

If Delhi thinks that accepting the Indian Constitution by the Nagas under duress will make the Nagas into Indians or accepting the Indian constitution under duress been treated as so called “Naga solution” or “Indo- Naga Final Political

Anti-Conversion Bill/Act has literally thrown open a few serious challenges to the minorities in India.

A few pertinent questions that loom at large are: Why should the Indian Christians be scared of conversion?

When asked those who blame Christians and Muslims blaming the Indian Church and Christian organizations involved in conversion; but when asked to produce data and witnesses to substantiate their charges, they hardly have. This show that what they utter are blatant lies. RSS-BJP is serious in passing anti-conversion laws is primarily to curtail the activities of Muslims and Christians who it thinks that they are the major avenues.

RSS-BJP must have been scared and alarmed by their own data they collected or have. The forces of Hindutva are desperate to legislate against conversion because they know that the Hindu demographic landscape could change in the years and decades to come, if not contained now. Therefore, the best way is to legislate the whole gamut of conversion. Whatever may be the compelling reasons, the fact of the truth is RSS-BJP fear that Christianity has the innate capacity, powerful message and in-built dynamism to propel changes within – could be due to the power of the Gospel and the proclamation of the WORD. Further, they do recognize the very fact that Christianity has the in-built dynamism to grow faster. As against these probabilities, the RSSBJP might have got the information from the intelligence agencies or from its own sources that number of conversions keep increasing to

Christianity and Islam, though the 2011 data shows the reverse. This why BJP-RSS gets alarmed by the changing contours of socio-religio eco-space. But the irony is many Christians and leaders give-in to their litany, apologetic and falling into the traps of RSS-BJP. This is how the Hindutva forces and Hindutva wadis operate instilling fear amongst the people by first attacking, lynching, brutalizing and vandalizing those who subscribe to Islam and Christianity. Therefore, when anti-conversion becomes the law which they want to use as a tool since it defines mass conversion as converting two or more people at a time. Under the law, repeat offenders (those previously convicted under the new Act) will get imprisonment of not less than five years and a fine of Rs. 2 lakh rupees.

These penal provisions will also be applicable to institutions indulging in forceful conversion. Persons in-charge of the institutions will be held accountable and tried under the new law. In the event of legal conversion, the bill seeks to record the new religion of converts and also the government is geared to reclassify the person converted for entitlement to enjoy social status or to receive economic benefits he/she was getting prior to conversion.

All these are with a view to bring back people who converted to Islam and Christianity from Hinduism through Ghar Vapsi (home coming).

RSS-BJP and the right-wing outfits to stop conversion from Hinduism to other religion and so the incentives that are attached to those communi-

ties would automatically be removed the moment they change their religion from Hinduism. The law enforces that those guilty of forceful conversion to pay a maximum compensation of up to Rs. 5 lakhs to the victims.

In case of mass conversion, the guilty will be punished with an imprisonment to three years, which may be extended up to 10 years, and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh. It is also intending a separate law to curb ‘love jihad’, a term used to accuse men from other religion of converting Hindu women by marriage. Religion is personal and to whichever religion one subscribes it is absolutely her/his freedom of choice. In this rubric wherein one’s personal freedom and the choice are enjoined and enshrined in the Constitution is being throttled tantamount to obstructing one’s basic fundamental rights.

If people want to get converted from one religion to the other, it is their personal freedom and have the right to embrace any religion they want. If conversion is carried out through luring and dubious ways and means, it can be brought before the law. RSS-BJP is scared as there are conversions taking up without any luring and incentives and there are no data and evidence to prove that Christians or Muslims are engaged in individual or mass conversions.

Based on their apprehensions, RSSBJP want to safeguard and to protect its vision of Hindu Rashtra.

However, conversion is one’s basic right and so, as Indians the State has no right to interfere. It is so weird and bizarre to hear that the BJP Government of Karnataka

and others has plans to initiate a separate law for ‘love jihad’ soon after anti-convention bill. On this, RSS-BJP has gone a bit extreme of even controlling those falling in love by forgetting that ‘love’ per se tends to transcend religion. Love shall never be constricted or confined within a rubric of conditionalities. It is ludicrous how our law makers stoop down so low to control love, which is a natural human instinct that goes beyond all controls, conditionalities and boundaries.

It is not going to be an easy task for the law-enforcing agencies to monitor or surveille who’s falling in love with who. This move is going to empower the far-right Hindu fundamentalists and vigilantes to take law into their hands to their advantage.

Law enforcement agencies with tainted mind-set and the divisive ideology would harass Christians and Muslims in varied ways. Nonetheless, the Indian citizens have the right to embrace any religion or renounce any religion as they want. It is their constitutional right.

Hence those who want to get converted to Christianity on their own will have the right to embrace.

On this, there should not be any compromise or fear or bargain. However, as Isaac Asimov reflects that “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.” At this juncture for Christians it becomes increasingly important to hold the Bible on hone hand, while on other, the Indian Constitution.

Dr. John Mohan Razu

Vehicular parking provision; a social responsibility

aking your car to Kohima town on a busy day can turn out to be a day you want to forget. Often times, I experienced taking an unpleasant rounds through the circular road starting from Phulbari Junction and passing through Razhii point and Assam Rifles camp; all because there weren’t any space for parking my car. At times, I felt I may have looked like an amateur terrorist doing a recce for a possible strike right under the nose of our ‘Friend’s of the Hill People’.

My take is that Traffic jam and its associated problems in Kohima which invariably takes its toll on our economy, mental and physical health, Social and on many other aspects of our day to day life are mainly contributed by our own doing. We all love to live in palatial houses but hardly ever willing to sacrifice space for parking provisions. What baffles me is the sight of traffic jam caused by vehicles parked on the colony road (Even National Highway is not spared) on account of activities related to well-known educational institutions and thereby causing public nuisance. Churches are also equally guilty of creating nuisance on account of its congregation/churchgoers park their vehicles on the roadside. We love to take pride in constructing state of the art churches spending crores of money but fail miserably in budgeting on vehicular parking provision. Churches and Educational institutions as I know are the epitome of virtues such as Sacrifice, Love,

Peace, Wisdom, Discipline, Responsibility, Understanding etc. However, by being the cause for Traffic Jam, road rage, provocation for utterance of expletives and causing untold misery and loss to the fellow being, it remains to be seen as to whether we as part of institutions and Churches can confidently stand the test of being the epitome of virtues that we all aspire to attain.

In stating thus; let us ponder for a moment and decide whether we should be remembered for being an agent of increasing the Happiness Index of the Citizens or as an agent responsible for bringing chaos and misery to our fellow citizens by our own greed.

Leaving aside the usual chaos being witnessed along colony roads, the traffic situation along the National Highway 29 (AH 1) is pathetic to say the least. The pitiable interstate Tourist bus and Heavy trucks trying to manoeuver through the congested roads and business establishments extending its activities right into the National Highway is something which does not project a good image of ourselves. We may have to remind ourselves often that the road passing through Lerie, PR Hill, TCP gate and Naga Hospital is a National Highway and that certain minimum space is required for vehicles to traverse through it. The colourful footpath along the stretch is indeed an interesting sight with curves and bends and sudden gaps. The National Highway Division needs to be commended for its ingenuity in

having to prepare a “Detailed Estimate” for a work such as this.

We cannot afford to stay complacent with the sight of upcoming Multi-level Car Parking facilities and Smart City projects.

Before we could realise, the advent of rail connectivity and its resultant population influx could easily overwhelm Kohima city; unless the importance of vehicular parking provision is imbibed on every citizen and Government machinery as a shared responsibility.

Having stated thus, I would like to place before the esteemed readers, my sincere desire for change; 1. Let the concerned Departments/ Agencies conduct detailed study and research on the impact of Traffic jam and its associated problems on our Economy, Health and Social matters. Findings on this may, in a way, help quantify the loss and ill effects to some extent and help us all appreciate its gravity in a more realistic way.

2. The Government of Nagaland make conscious effort to enact laws and bye laws which would empower the concerned agencies to act with the desired level of authority so that encroachments and unauthorised parking of vehicle be dealt with effectively and impartially. With the Government of Nagaland literally abiding by the Democratic ideals of “Government of the people, for the people and by the people”, decisions that calls for tough measures are hard to come by on

its own.

Thus, it is pertinent that all stakeholders such as local based Civil Society organisations, Churches, Institutions and Business Associations are taken along; for without it, any initiative; though well intentioned is unlikely to see the light of the day.

I would like to conclude with a positive note by sharing with readers some of the good practices I have observed in recent days and also with the hope that more Good Practices are witnessed in the coming days; • The Nagaland Police requires much applause for its policy of traffic management by utilising smart and efficient Women Traffic Police force. I am also of the conviction that amid traffic jam and chaos, their presence have also kept incidents like road rage, confrontation and use of abusive words under control to a large extent.

• The management of St. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. Secondary School, Lerie, Kohima have attended to the much needed importance of making provision for vehicular parking. This has not only ensured safety and security from accidents and injuries but have also brought much relief in terms of ease of traffic movement to the residents in the colony. I only wish that practices such as this is followed as a basic and mandatory requirement for all the institutions.

M. Kayina Lerie Colony, Kohima.

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.

PM security breach: MHA panel at Ferozepur CHANDIGARH/FEROZEPUR, JAN 7 (PTI): A Central team probing the “serious lapses” in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security during his Ferozepur visit reached the town Friday, while the Punjab government submitted a report to Centre saying an FIR has been registered in the matter.

The three-member committee, constituted by the Union Home Ministry on Thursday, is seeking full details about the sequence of events that unfolded during Modi’s January 5 visit, sources said. Amid foggy weather conditions, the team visited the Pyarayana flyover near Ferozepur in the morning and interacted with senior Punjab Police and civil administration officials.

The panel is led by Sudhir Kumar Saxena, Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat, and has Balbir Singh, Joint Director of the Intelligence Bureau; and S Suresh, IG, Special Protection Group as two other members.

The Centre has advised the committee to submit its

Police personnel and officials at the flyover where Modi’s convoy was stuck for 2o minutes due to a blockade by a group of protestors, in Punjab’s Ferozepur on January 5, 2022. (PTI Photo)

report at the earliest.

The team has started its enquiry into the security breach and look into the lapses which caused the prime minister’s cavalcade to remain stranded at the flyover for almost 15-20 minutes on Wednesday, the sources said.

The Centre had on Thursday formed a threemember committee to enquire into “serious lapses” in security arrangements during Modi’s visit to Punjab

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which led to the exposure of the VVIP to “grave risk”.

The team spent around 45 minutes at the flyover before heading to the BSF sector headquarters for further questioning and investigation into the matter.

At the BSF sector headquarters in Ferozepur, which is around 10 km from where the incident took place on National Highway 5, the Central team remained closeted with the senior civil and police officers who were di-

rectly responsible to ensure the smooth passage of the prime minister’s convoy and its foolproof security.

According to the sources, the Central team has summoned several senior police and civil officials including those who were deployed for the prime minister’s security during his visit to Ferozepur to appear in person before them on Friday.

Meanwhile, Punjab government’s Chief Secre-

tary Anirudh Tewari’s wrote to the Union Home Ministry regarding the security breach, informing that an FIR has been lodged in the incident.

The state government has mentioned that it has formed its own two-member panel to investigate the alleged lapses.

Tewari is learnt to have shared details pertaining to the sequence of events that unfolded on Wednesday, official sources in the state said.

The Punjab government had on Thursday announced the two-member panel to investigate the lapses. The panel has been asked to submit its report in three days.

The Punjab police has also registered an FIR against unidentified protesters who blocked Modi’s cavalcade on Wednesday. The prime minister’s convoy was stranded on the flyover due to a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur on Wednesday after which he returned from the poll-bound state without attending any event, including a rally.

Farmers had no programme to obstruct PM Modi’s event: SKM CHANDIGARH, JAN 7 (PTI): The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday said the protesting farmer bodies had no programme to obstruct Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event at Ferozepur in Punjab.

In a “major security lapse”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy was stranded on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur on Wednesday after which he returned from poll-bound Punjab without attending any event, including a rally.

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of various farmer outfits, said ten farmer organisations affiliated to it had announced a symbolic protest for the arrest of Union minister Ajay Mishra over the Lakhimpur incident and other outstanding demands in the wake of the prime minister’s visit.

Various programmes of protests and effigy burning were announced at village-level across Punjab

on January 2 and at district and tehsil headquarters on January 5, the farmers body said.

“There was no programme to stop the prime minister’s visit or obstruct his visit,” SKM said in a statement.

Stating that peaceful protests were held at district and tehsil headquarters on January 5, it maintained that when some farmers were stopped by police from going to the district headquarters of Ferozepur, they protested by sitting on the road at many places.

“Of these, was the flyover of Pyarayana where the prime minister’s convoy came, stopped and went back. The farmers protesting there had no concrete information that the convoy was going to pass through.

They only got this information from media after Modi’s return,” the statement said.

“It is clear from the video of the occasion that the protesting farmers did not make any effort to go

towards the prime minister’s convoy. Only a group with BJP flag and raising ‘Narendra Modi Zindabad’ slogan had reached near that convoy. Therefore, the threat to the life of the prime minister seems completely concocted,” it said.

The SKM added that it is a matter of great regret that to “cover up” the failure of his rally, Modi tried to “malign” both the state of Punjab and the farmers’ movement by using the pretext of “somehow his life was saved”.

When Modi’s convoy had reached near village Piareana on FerozepurMoga road on Wednesday, around 30 km away from the National Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala, some protestors blocked the road following which the PM’s cavalcade was halted for almost 15-20 minutes on a flyover. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Ferozepur) Inderbir Singh had said around 100 farmers suddenly arrived on the spot and blocked the road.

PM security lapse: Punjab CM’s Akhilesh Yadav 7-day mandatory home quarantine India sends another batch of mocks PM ‘President’s rule plan’ charge humanitarian aid to Afghanistan for all international arrivals security breach life with “murderous inten-

Charanjit Singh Channi

GONDA (UP), JAN 7 (PTI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said protesting farmers should have allowed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reach the rally venue in Punjab’s Ferozepur to let him witness and address the “empty chairs” there.

Mocking the PM’s security breach, Yadav said due to the cancellation of the public meeting at Ferozepur, the country was deprived of knowing why the three farm laws were brought and later withdrawn.

The Samajwadi Party chief made the remarks while narrating his own experience of once addressing a thin crowd of only 25 people at Koderma in Jharkhand despite his party men preventing him for hours from addressing the rally due to the people’s failure to gather in large number.

“People and farmers of Punjab should have allowed the PM to reach the dais.

He (Modi) would have felt good to see empty chairs.

He should have given a speech to empty chairs as in UP also he has empty chairs in his meetings,” he said mockingly.

NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (AGENCIES): Centre on Friday announced that all international arrivals have to undergo seven-day mandatory home quarantine. The Union Health Ministry has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) which will be valid from January 11 for all international travellers from all points of entry (airports, seaports and land border.

All travellers should: submit complete information in self-declaration form on the online Air Travel Suvidha portal before the scheduled travel including last 14 days travel details; upload a negative RT-PCR report conducted within 72 hours of prior to the journey; submit a declaration with respect to the authenticity of the report (liable for criminal prosecution).

The travellers are also required to submit an undertaking on the portal or otherwise to the Ministry of Civil Aviation through

concerned airlines before the scheduled travel for agreeing to undergo home/ institutional quarantine/ self-health monitoring.

Protocols for travellers from countries identified as “at-risk” will continue and all those who are required to be tested on arrival should preferably pre-book the test online on the Air Suvidha portal, to facilitate timely testing. The updated list of ‘at-risk’ countries: Countries in Europe including The United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Hong Kong, Israel, Tanzania, Ghana, Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Nigeria, Tunisia and Zambia.

Travellers from ‘at-risk’ countries will also be required to submit samples for post-arrival Covid test (self paid) and wait for the test result at the airport before leaving or taking connecting flights. If tested negative,

these travellers will follow home quarantine for seven days and shall undertake RT-PCR test on the eighth day of arrival in India. The result of the test shall be required to be uploaded in the Air Suvidha portal, subject to monitoring by states/ UTs. Self monitoring will also be required for the next seven days.

If found positive, their samples should be further sent for genomic testing at the INSACOG laboratory network. They shall be managed at an isolation facility and treated. The contacts of such positive cases should be kept under home quarantine.

At the time of boarding the flight, only asymptomatic travellers will be allowed to board after thermal screening, the statement said. If any passenger reports symptoms of Covid-19 during flight, he/she shall be isolated as per protocol. (These include co-passengers seated in the same row, 3 rows ahead and 3 rows behind)

NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (PTI): India on Friday delivered two tonnes of life-saving medicines to Afghanistan as part of humanitarian aid to the wartorn country.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the supplies were handed over to the Indira Gandhi Hospital in Kabul.

“As part of our ongoing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people, India supplied the third batch of medical assistance consisting of two tonnes of essential life-saving medicines to Afghanistan today,” the MEA said in a

statement.

It said India stands committed to continuing its special relationship with the people of Afghanistan and providing them humanitarian assistance.

“In this endeavour, we had recently supplied 500,000 doses of COVID vaccine and 1.6 tons of medical assistance to Afghanistan through World Health Organisation (WHO),” the MEA said.

“In coming weeks, we would be supplying more batches of humanitarian assistance consisting of medicines and foodgrains to Afghanistan,” it said.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (AGENCIES): Returning fire in the massive fight over a security breach that left Prime Minister Narendra Modi stuck on a highway for 20 minutes on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi today accused the BJP of an elaborate conspiracy to impose President’s Rule in the state ahead of elections, reports NDTV. “It is a deep conspiracy to defame Punjab and Punjabiyat. It is an attempt to spoil the situation in the state. It is an attempt to impose President’s Rule in Punjab,” Channi told NDTV in an interview.

“I have already said I would be the first to take a bullet for the Prime Minister. What else should I do?

Slit my wrist?” - said the furious leader, who took charge of the Punjab Congress government four months ago.

The Chief Minister hit out at the BJP’s allegations of endangering PM Modi’s

tions”.

“Where was the threat?

Nobody was within a kilometre of you. No stone was thrown, no bullet was fired, no slogans were raised, nobody showed you any stick.

How can you say ‘I made it alive’! Such a sensitive statement by such a big leader.

People voted you as Prime Minister - you should make responsible statements.

You are saying we want to kill our Prime Minister.”

Channi accused the BJP of trying to paint a wrong picture of what went down on Wednesday, when PM Modi’s route was blocked on his way to a rally in Punjab’s Ferozabad by road.

“Actually, the PM had intended to turn around after 10 km because 70,000 chairs were put at the venue but not even 700 showed up.

All chairs were empty. They felt it was better to make a uturn 10 km before the venue.

How petty they are! Just to ensure that empty chairs are not shown on TV they made up this new thing - ‘the PM is in danger, he survived, mrityunjay jaap happening everywhere... Why are you taking the country on the wrong path? We are nationalists. Every time elections come you suddenly remember nationalism and pretend to be nationalists.”

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He said the Naga Club belonged to everyone and therefore no one should distort the history to suit their own interest but let historical facts remain so. He announced that in memory of their Rheichalie Pienyü, the family had decided to construct a memorial park on a hilltop at Phirtsakhie for which they sought the support and guidance of the Naga Club. Earlier, the

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(Full text on p-6) In his greetings message, Prasielie Pienyü, great grandson of Lt Hisale (Rheichalie Pienyü), the first president of Naga Club, paid respect and homage to all the pioneers of the Naga Club. He clarified that many people assumed the Naga Club was formed by the Naga Labour Corp that returned from Europe at the end of World War I (1914-18), however this was not true as told by Rheichalie Pienyü. He said Naga Club was formed by some likeminded salaried people serving in DC’s office Kohima which comprised of Peshkar, Interpreter, Clerks, Potdar, Chaprasis etc. to work for the greater interest of the Naga people.

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other nations like Canada and the UK, whose democracy had become so stable, could discuss questions of Scotland for UK and Quebec province of Canada.

Stating that sovereignty should be discussed only when India was ready, he opined that sovereignty may not be part of any settlement that could come at the moment. Earlier, delivering presidential address, Naga Club president, Kuolachalie Seyie, said Naga Club was founded on January 7, 1918 by “our visionary forefather Rheichalie Pienyü and his fellow Naga pioneers comprising of some of the first Naga elders representing different tibes”.

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He said Nagas were demanding sovereignty long before India came into existence. He said any Naga could go to Delhi and tell them what Naga sovereignty meant. However, Iralu said Delhi could not discuss about it since that government would fall in the next election on the grounds that it had fragmented the territorial integrity of India.

Therefore, he said that no government of India could discuss about this issue.

Iralu said Nagas could, therefore, say that their sovereignty, for which many people had sacrificed their lives, was India’s problem.

“This has to be understood by the Indian people and not just the government,” he said. He said Naga sovereignty would be taken up by the future Nagas when Indian democracy was mature, developed and stable enough to be able to discuss matters like that. He said

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from India, Goyal said the Centre is working towards ‘One Nation One Standard’ as it is important to set the benchmark by working skilfully so that India is globally aligned.

He also said that standardization and conformity assessment will also provide consumers, safe, reliable and high-quality products, and ‘’therefore, our job becomes important and relevant in the years to come.’’

Bureau of Indian Standards will make consumers more aware of the quality, he said and added, ‘’Every single action demands quality that should be our mantra.’’

Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary Nidhi Khare, and BIS DirectorGeneral Pramod Kumar Tiwari were present at the video conference.

Tiwari said, ‘’we commit to contribute further in future with more zeal and dedication in India’s progress.’’

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in 1947, commemorated its 75th anniversary on January 6.

Suggesting five mantras for Bureau of Indian Standards to grow in the future, Goyal said first it should work as a facilitator, not an obstructer. Secondly, BIS should develop as a global organization by learning from global experiences and integrating global standards.

Thirdly, BIS should work on gap analysis to assess laboratory attesting needs of the country and set up high-quality modern labs across India.

Fourth, Bureau of Indian Standards should bring a quality or standard revolution through ‘One Nation One Standard’ which will become a game-changer.

And lastly, BIS should ensure maintaining quality is not expensive and is cost-effective.

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(From p-1) flow at the patients’ bedside adheres to adequate purity and the recommended outlet pressure with no leakages.

In addition, the flow meters must remain in a functional state, they were told. The states were also exhorted to monitor the installation of PSA plants at private as well as medical college hospitals.

The Union health secretary emphasised that the states need to ensure that the delivered ventilators are quickly installed and commissioned at the designated field health facilities, the statement said. They were urged to address the large gaps that continue to exist between the numbers of delivered and installed ventilators, provide the consignee details of hospitals for the requirement of additional ventilators and expedite the issuance of final acceptance certificates for the installed ventilators. The states were further reminded to expedite the process of finalising the maintenance contracts with the manufacturers. They were also advised to lodge any complaint related to ventilators in the online complaint management system, which was launched on August 30 last year, the statement said.

The states were also urged to ensure an adequate buffer stock of drugs and update the buffer stock details of government hospitals and medical colleges on the Drugs and Vaccine Distribution Management System (DVDMS) portal. The states and Union territories that have not frozen their buffer requirement of drugs on the DVDMS portal were urged to timely update the same, along with the details of the stocks available and the purchase orders placed, the statement said.

NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (PTI): Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday gave the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) five growth mantras including being a facilitator and not an obstructor and ensuring that maintaining quality is not expensive and is costeffective.

Congratulating the BIS on its 75th anniversary, the Minister said the BIS has been contributing to the national economy through its core activities of ‘’Standardization and Certification.’’ ‘’Both the Nation and BIS will be completing 100 years in 2047, so it’s going to be a great opportunity for BIS to plan and chart out our 25-year agenda from now until 2047.

How we will contribute to make India a world power and a superpower and a great nation,’’ he said in a statement.

BIS, which came into existence as the Indian Standards Institution (ISI)

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trillion in 2020 to USD 3 trillion by 2030.

For the full fiscal year 2021-22 (April 2021 to March 2022), India’s real GDP growth rate is projected to be 8.2 per cent, rebounding from the severe contraction of 7.3 per cent year-on-year in 2020-21, IHS Markit said.

The Indian economy is forecast to continue growing strongly in the 2022-23 fiscal year, at a pace of 6.7 per cent.

The rapidly growing domestic consumer market as well as its large industrial

the fast-growing online grocer BigBasket, whose e-sales have surged during the pandemic, IHS Markit said. “The large increase in FDI inflows to India that has been evident over the past five years is also continuing with strong momentum in 2020 and 2021,” it said.

This, it said, is being boosted by large inflows of investments from global technology MNCs such as Google and Facebook that are attracted to India’s large domestic consumer market.

Being one of the world’s fastest-growing economies will make India one of the most important long-term growth markets for multinationals in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing industries such as autos, electronics and chemicals, and services industries such as banking, insurance, asset management, healthcare and information technology.

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France and the UK. “Overall, India is expected to continue to be one of the world’s fastestgrowing economies over the next decade,” it said.

The long-term outlook for the Indian economy is supported by a number of key growth drivers.

“An important positive factor for India is its large and fast-growing middle class, which is helping to drive consumer spending,” IHS Markit said, forecasting that the country’s consumption expenditure will double from USD 1.5

sector have made India an increasingly important investment destination for a wide range of multinationals in many sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure and services.

The digital transformation of India that is currently underway is expected to accelerate the growth of e-commerce, changing the retail consumer market landscape over the next decade.

“This is attracting leading global multinationals in technology and e-commerce to the Indian market,” according to the report. “By 2030, 1.1 billion Indians will have internet access, more than doubling from the estimated 500 million internet users in 2020.”

The rapid growth of e-commerce and the shift to 4G and 5G smartphone technolog y will boost home-grown unicorns like online e-commerce platform Mensa Brands, logistics start-up Delhivery and

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NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (PTI): India is likely to overtake Japan as Asia’s second-largest economy by 2030 when its GDP is also projected to surpass that of Germany and the UK to rank as world’s No.3, IHS Markit said in a report on Friday.

Currently, India is the sixth-largest economy in the world, behind the US, China, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom. “ I n d i a ’s n o m i n a l GDP measured in USD terms is forecast to rise from USD 2.7 trillion in 2021 to USD 8.4 trillion by 2030,” IHS Markit Ltd said. “This rapid pace of economic expansion would result in the size of Indian GDP exceeding Japanese GDP by 2030, making India the second-largest economy in the Asia-Pacific region.”

By 2030, the Indian economy would also be larger in size than the largest Wester n European economies of Germany,

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Kazakh prez gives shoot-to-kill order to quell protests

A L M A T Y, J A N 7 (AGENCIES): Security forces appeared to have reclaimed the streets of Kazakhstan’s main city on Friday after days of violence, and the Russianbacked president said he had ordered his troops to shoot to kill to put down a countrywide uprising.

A day after Moscow sent paratroopers to help crush the insurrection, police were patrolling the debris-strewn streets of Almaty, although some gunfire could still be heard.

Dozens have died and public buildings across Kazakhstan have been ransacked and torched in the worst violence the former Soviet republic has experienced in 30 years of independence.

Moscow said more than 70 planes were ferrying Russian troops into Kazakhstan, and that these were now helping control Almaty’s main airport, recaptured on Thursday from protesters.

The uprising has prompted a military intervention by Moscow at a time of high tension in

A car, which was damaged during the protests triggered by fuel price increase, is seen on a road in central Almaty.

East-West relations as Russia and the United States gear up for talks next week on the Ukraine crisis.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev blamed foreign-trained terrorists for the unrest, without providing evidence.

“The militants have not laid down their arms, they continue to commit crimes or are preparing for them,” Tokayev, 68, said in a televised address.

“Whoever does not surrender will be destroyed.

I have given the order to law enforcement agencies and the army to shoot to kill, without warning.”

The demonstrations

began as a response to a fuel price hike but swelled into a broad movement against the government and for mer President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Nazarbayev, 81, was the longest-serving ruler of any ex-Soviet state until he turned over the presidency to Tokayev in 2019. His family is widely believed to have retained influence in Nur-Sultan, the purposebuilt capital that bears his name.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the situation with Tokayev in several phone calls during the crisis, the Kremlin said on Friday.

SCARED The protesters in Almaty appear mainly to come from the city’s poor outskirts or surrounding towns and villages. The violence has come as a shock to urban Kazakhs, used to comparing their country favourably to more repressive and volatile ex-Soviet Central Asian neighbours.

“At night when we hear explosions, I am scared,” a woman named Kuralai told Reuters. “It hurts to know that young people are dying. This has clearly been planned ... probably our government has relaxed somewhat.”

In a state where scant political opposition is tolerated, no high-profile leaders of the protest movement have emerged to issue any formal demands.

One man who attended the first night of protests and who did not want to be identified said most of those who initially turned up wanted to “express solidarity spontaneously”, before 100-200 “aggressive youths” started hurling rocks at police.

The Interior Ministry

said 26 “armed criminals” had been “liquidated”, while 18 police and national guard members had been killed. Those figures appeared not to have been updated since Thursday.

State TV repor ted more than 3,800 arrests.

Fresh gunfire could be heard on Friday near the main square in Almaty, where troops had fought protesters on Thursday.

Armoured personnel carriers and troops occupied the square.

TRAITORS Pro-government politician Yermukhamet Yertysbayev, speaking on state television, suggested there were traitors within the ranks of Kazakhstan’s security forces.

He said the security forces had been ordered to leave the Almaty airport before militants seized it, and that the National Security Committee building had been left undefended, allowing protesters to gain access to weapons.

Unrest has been reported in other cities, but the internet has been shut off since Wednesday, mak-

ing it difficult to determine the extent of the violence.

In Aktau, a city on the Caspian Sea in western Kazakhstan, some 500 protesters gathered peacefully on Friday in front of a government building to call for Tokayev’s resignation, a witness told Reuters.

State television said more than 60 people, including civilians, police and military, had been injured in the southern city of Shymkent since the unrest began, adding that the situation there was calm on Friday.

RUSSIAN INFLUENCE Moscow’s swift deployment demonstrated Putin’s readiness to use force to maintain influence in the former Soviet Union, at a time when he has also alarmed the West by massing troops near Ukraine, whose Crimean peninsula Russia seized in 2014.

The mission falls under the umbrella of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, comprising Russia and five ex-Soviet allies. Moscow said its force would number about 2,500.

9 West must stand up to Russia in Kazakhstan, oppn leader says LONDON, JAN 7 (AGENCIES): The West must pull Kazakhstan out of Moscow’s orbit or Russian President Vladimir Putin will draw the Central Asian state into “a structure like the Soviet Union”, a former minister who is now a Kazakh opposition leader told Reuters.

Protests that began as a response to a fuel price rise swelled this week into a broad movement against Nursultan Nazarbayev, who stepped aside as president in 2019 after decades in office but has remained the real power in Kazakhstan.

President KassymJomar t Tokayev, Naz arbayev’s hand-picked successor, has called in forces from ally Russia as part of a Moscow-led alliance known as the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).

Mukhtar Ablyazov, a former banker and government minister who is leader of an opposition movement called Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan, said the West needed to enter the fray.

“If not, then Kazakh-

stan will turn into Belarus and (Russian President Vladimir) Putin will methodically impose his programme - the recreation of a structure like the Soviet Union,” Ablyazov told Reuters in Russian from Paris. “The West should tear Kazakhstan away from Russia.”

“Russia has already entered, sent in troops. CSTO is Russia. This is an occupation by Russia,” he said.

He did not say how the West should pull Kazakhstan out of Russia’s orbit, or whether it should use force.

Kazakhstan, a former Soviet republic, is wedged between Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.

China would stand aside in Kazakhstan and simply observe events, Ablyazov said.

Sentenced in absentia in Kazakhstan for fraud, embezzlement and for organising a murder, Ablyazov, 58, lives in France where he has been granted refugee status. He has dismissed the charges against him in Russia and Kazakhstan as politically motivated.

Sri Lankan bank pays USD 6.9 mn to Military staff step in to help strained London hospitals Chinese company amid fertiliser row COLOMBO, JAN 7 (PTI): A top state-owned bank in Sri Lanka on Friday paid USD 6.9 million to a Chinese company to settle a longstanding dispute triggered over its fertiliser shipment that was rejected by Colombo after it was found to be contaminated.

The announcement comes after the Colombo Commercial High Court dissolved an order preventing the payment to Qingdao Seawin Biotech for the imported fertiliser. The order was dissolved on the basis that the Chinese company and the Sri Lankan government had reached a settlement on the issue.

State-owned Ceylon Fertilizer Company had secured the court order to

block the payment to the Chinese company over the shipment of organic fertiliser which was found to be contaminated following its tests carried out by the National Plant Quarantine Service.

The order prevented the People’s Bank of Sri Lanka from making payments under a Letter of Credit opened in favour of the Chinese company.

Friday’s decision came after the settlement conditions were agreed upon. Sri Lanka refused to accept the shipment while agreeing to pay after intense lobbying by the Chinese, officials said.

In November last year, the People’s Bank of Sri Lanka was blacklisted by

the Chinese embassy here following the escalation of the row after the court blocked the payment to the Chinese company.

China’s Ministry of Commerce said the “default” had caused “huge losses” to Chinese enterprises in international trade with Sri Lanka.

Responding to a tweet from the Colombo-based Chinese embassy on the decision, People’s Bank in Sri Lanka had said it was only following a court order, restraining the bank from paying the Chinese company.

“Once the legal barriers in effect are removed, the LC payment will be effected promptly as per the usual trade practices,” the bank had said in a statement.

LONDON, JAN 7 (AP): British troops were deploying Friday to hospitals in London that are struggling to cope with “exceptional” staff shortages amid the surge in COVID-19 cases fuelled by the omicron variant.

The Ministry of Defense said that it was sending some 40 military medics and 160 general duty staff to plug staffing gaps caused by National Health Service personnel who are either ill or self-isolating amid the spike in coronavirus cases in the capital.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said earlier this week he hoped the country can “ride out” the pandemic without further restrictions, even as he warned that the country faces difficult days ahead caused

A patient is pushed on a trolley outside the Royal London Hospital in the Whitechapel area of east London. (AP)

by the highly transmissible omicron variant.

The military deployment underscores the impact on Britain’s health service of the pandemic that infected nearly 180,000 people on Thursday alone in the country, forcing many workers to

stay home.

“The men and women of our armed forces are once again stepping up to support their dedicated colleagues in the NHS as they work hand-in-hand to protect the nation from COVID-19,” Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said.

“They have shown their worth time and again throughout this pandemic, whether driving ambulances, administering vaccines or supporting patients in hospital, and they should be proud of their contribution to this truly national effort,” he added.

Health service leaders said the military deployment highlighted how the country is battling to stay on top of the pandemic.

Chaand Nagpaul, council chairman of the British Medical Association, told Sky News “we have never known this level of staff absence before.”

He said the health service faces pressure every winter, “but I don’t think anyone who’s worked in the NHS has experienced this level of absence of their col-

leagues and we’re feeling it in very real time because doctors and nurses and healthcare workers are having to cover for their absent colleagues — that’s adding additional, exceptional strain.”

Across England, hospitals are declaring “critical incidents” due to staff shortages and postponing planned surgeries.

“This is not normal, and therefore, the government does need to recognize this is clearly an NHS under extreme pressure and the living reality sadly for thousands of patients is that they’re suffering the consequences of such pressures and also staff absence,” Nagpaul said.

While the current military focus is on London, it could spread.

Iran displays missiles amid nuclear talks with world powers Decision on extension for Pak Army DUBAI, JAN 7 (AP): Iran put three ballistic missiles on display at an outdoor prayer esplanade in central Tehran on Friday, as talks in Vienna aimed at reviving Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers flounder.

The missiles, known as Dezful, Qiam and Zolfaghar and with official ranges of up to 1000-km (620 miles), were alreadyknown models, the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said.

Diplomats from countries that remain in the 2015 nuclear deal — Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China — are working with Tehran to revive the accord, which had sought to limit Iran’s nuclear ambitions in exchange for trade.

American diplomats are present in Vienna but

posed sanctions on Iran.

A report by state TV said the missiles on display were the same types as those used to strike U.S. bases in Iraq.

The display came on the second anniversary of ballistic missile attacks on American bases in Iraq in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike that killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad in 2020.

The Iranian military mistakenly shot down Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 with two surface-to-air missiles after the attacks, killing all 176 people on board. After days of denial, the Guard publicly apologised, blaming A woman walks past missiles displayed in a missile capabilities exhibition by the paramilitary air defense operator who Revolutionary Guard at Imam Khomeini grand mosque, in Tehran, Jan. 7. (AP/PTI) authorities said mistook they are not in direct talks collapsed in 2018 when Trump unilaterally with- the Boeing 737-800 for an with Iranians. The accord then-President Donald drew the U.S. and re-im- American cruise missile.

2 Sudanese protesters dead, 54 security personnel injured KHARTOUM, JAN 7 (IANS): Sudanese police announced on Friday that two protesters were killed and 54 security personnel injured in demonstrations in the capital Khartoum that took place a day ago.

Sixty suspects were arrested during the protests and legal measures were taken against them, the police said in a statement, which blamed the protesters of committing violence against the security forces, reports Xinhua news agency.

New demonstrations were staged on Thursday in the capital city to demand that the authority be handed over to a civilian government. The protesters attempted to reach the presidential palace, but the security forces used tear gas to disperse them, witnesses said.

Earlier in the day, communications and internet services on mobile

phones were disrupted in Khartoum ahead of the planned protests.

The security authorities closed major roads in central Khartoum and deployed military forces around the army’s general command headquarters and the presidential palace.

They also announced the closure of bridges linking the three major cities of Khartoum, Omdurman and Bahri ahead of the demonstrations, but AlHalfaya and Suba bridges were open to traffic. On January 2, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation amid waves of protests in recent weeks in the country. Sudan has been suffering a political crisis after the general commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan declared a state of emergency on October 25, 2021 and dissolved the Sovereign Council and the government.

Heavy snowfall kills 11, injures 23 across Afghanistan KABUL, JAN 7 (IANS): Heavy snow, that started falling across Afghanistan earlier this week triggering avalanches and floods, have so far claimed the lives of 11 people, while injuring 23 others, the media reported. Citing officials of the Taliban-led Afghan government, Bakhtar News Agency said that 90 per cent of the country’s territory witnessed snow or rainfall that led to financial loss besides the deaths and injuries, reports Khaama Press. The casualties have been reported in Helmand, Nimroz, Farah, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Jawzjan, Takhar and Kabul.

Officials of the Ministry of Disaster Management said that they have rescued several people who were stranded due to the floods. The recent heavy snow and rainfall have also clogged several highways and flights to Kabul International Airport have also been disrupted.

chief Gen. Bajwa can wait: PM Imran

ISLAMABAD, JAN 7 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said he has not yet thought about an extension to Chief of the Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa’s tenure as there is still time for his term to end, according to a media report on Friday.

Talking about the contentious issue of the extension in Bajwa’s tenure, Prime Minister Khan said that he enjoyed an unprecedented relationship with the military leadership, the Dawn newspaper reported.

“The current year has just started and November is far away. Then why there is worry about extension in the tenure of the army chief,” the prime minister was quoted as saying in the

Imran Khan

report. Khan said that he had so far not thought about extension in the tenure of COAS Bajwa.

The 61-year-old will serve the post of Army chief till November 28, 2022. Bajwa, a close confidant of Khan, was to retire on November 29, 2019 at the end of his three-year original term but Prime Minister Khan gave the Army chief another extension of same length, citing regional security situation, through a notification.

However, the Supreme Court on November 28 suspended the government order, observing that there is no law to give extension to the Army chief ’s tenure. But the apex court granted a six-month extension to Gen Bajwa after being assured by the government that Parliament will pass a legislation on the extension/reappointment of an army chief within six months.

The government after initial hesitation secured the support of the main Opposition parties and introduced three bills in the National Assembly to extend the retirement age from 60 to 64 years for the chiefs of army, navy and air force, and the chairman of the joint chief of staff committee.

Swedish maternity ward full of Covid-infected women STOCKHOLM, JAN 7 (IANS): A maternity ward of a Swedish hospital is fully occupied by women infected with Covid-19, state media reported. In its report, the Swedish Television (SVT) said that country has been hit by a surge of the Omicron variant, smashing the previous record of new confirmed cases in 24 hours by half. This is also reflected among pregnant women, reports Xinhua news agency.

“For the first time since the pandemic started, we have an entire maternity ward that are filled with women tested positive for Covid-19,” the hospital in Sweden’s second-largest city Gothenburg where the maternity ward is located said in a social media post.

Representational image.

SVT reported that almost all the 11 pregnant women who tested positive were unvaccinated.

“We already have a strained situation at the maternity ward. Now it gets even worse, as (for) delivering women wearing full pro-

tective equipment is a tough work environment,” unit manager Shabnam Ronaghi told SVT. “As a pregnant woman, you belong to a risk group, and not getting vaccinated is serious,” she said.

According to the Public Health Agency of Swe-

den, pregnant women have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill with Covid-19, and an infection may also lead to premature delivery.

The agency therefore strongly recommends that expectant women get vaccinated. Despite this, only 54 per cent of women who gave birth in December 2021 had received at least one dose of vaccine, the authority said in a report. This compares to 85.9 per cent of the population aged 12 and older who had received at least the first dose till date. The number of patients treated for Covid-19 at Swedish hospitals was approximately 930 on Thursday, an increase of more than 100 from the previous day, and 110 were in intensive care, SVT reported.

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Gal Gadot says her version of Golden Globes to be private Cleopatra will be ‘sexy and smart’ event with no live-stream H T he Golden Globes will be a private event this year with no livestream, organisers said, as they prepare to hold a pared-down ceremony on Sunday with no celebrity red carpet following controversy last year.

Dramas “The Power of the Dog” and “Belfast” lead nominations with seven nods each, and winners will be announced online.

Last year, broadcaster NBC dropped plans to televise the event following criticism of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which votes on the annual film and television awards - one of the biggest ahead of the Oscars.

The HFPA was criticised for the lack of racial diversity among its members and critics also raised questions over whether close relationships with movie studios may have swayed choices for nominees and winners.

In October, the HFPA said it had added 21 new members, six of whom are

Black.

“This year’s event is going to be a private event and will not be live-streamed,” organisers said on the Golden Globes official Twitter page late on Thursday.

“We will be providing real-time updates on winners on the Golden Globes website and our social media.”

Earlier this week, the HFPA said there would be no audience or red carpet at the event, which would also “shine a light on the (group’s) long-established philanthropy work”.

It has also banned gifts and favours and im-

plemented diversity and sexual harassment training for members. The group, which numbers just over 100, plans to further expand this year.

Rapper and actor Snoop Dogg announced the nominations for the 79th Golden Globes last month.

Nominees include Lady Gaga (“House of Gucci”), Nicole Kidman (“Being the Ricardos”), Will Smith (“King Richard”), Kristen Stewart (“Spencer”) and Denzel Washington (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”).

In television, drama “Succession” led with five nominations.

(Reuters)

ollywood star Gal Gadot will play the r uler of ancient Egypt in a new movie that will be produced by her ‘Wonder Woman’ Director Patty Jenkins and give fans a teaser of what to expect from her take on the character.

Speaking to InStyle magazine, Gadot said, “I can’t reveal a lot but I can tell you that we’re going to celebrate the Cleopatra story. We’re going to show not just how sexy and appealing she was, but how strategic and smart, and how much impact she had and still has on the world we’re living in today.”

The historical figure has been portrayed on the big screen a number of times -- most notably by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 movie ‘Cleopatra’ -- but Gadot says that Kari Skogland’s project will be different from those that have come before, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said, “I’ve watched all the Cleopatra movies throughout history but I feel like we’re telling the story the world needs to hear now.” The casting of

‘Butter’ from BTS ranked most downloaded song in the US The South Korean group, in fact, showed a strong presence in the digital song sales category. It took four of the top 10 posts, with ‘Permission to Dance’ in third place with 404,000 downloads; ‘Dynamite’ in sixth with 308,000; and ‘My Universe’, a collaboration single with British rock band Coldplay, in seventh place with 287,000 downloads.

BTS also topped the topselling physical album list with its fourth full-length album ‘Map of the Soul: 7’ in 2020, but failed to hit the list in the year gone by.

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-pop super group BTS has grabbed the honour of having the most-sold digital song of the year in the United States for the second time.

‘Butter’ topped the charts in the country with 1.89 million downloads sold, according to an annual year-end report released

by MRC Data and Bill-

board jointly on Thursday (US Time), Yonhap news Agency reported.

In 2020, the group’s ‘Dynamite’ was the top seller with 1.26 million sold.

The summery discopop song was released in May as the group’s second English-language song and stayed for 10 non-consecutive weeks atop the

‘Billboard Hot 100’ chart.

Including ‘Butter’, only 40 songs have achieved the feat in Billboard history.

Coming in a distant second place in the year-end ranking was ‘Fancy Like’ by Walker Hayes, which sold 499,000 downloads. ‘Butter’ was the only song that sold more than 1 million downloads in the United States last year.

the Israeli actress caused a backlash when it was announced, as people argued that an Arab or African star should have taken on the part. Gadot hit back at the critics by insisting that Cleopatra -- whose race has been subject to debate among historians -- was actually from Macedonia but the right Macedonian actress “wasn’t there”.

The ‘Red Notice’ star said, “First of all, if you want to be true to the facts, then Cleopatra was Macedonian.”

(IANS)

Korean series ‘The Silent Sea’ tops non-English shows on Netflix

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outh Korean sci-fi horror series ‘The Silent Sea’ was the most-viewed non-English TV show over the week from December 27 to January 2 on Netflix, the global video streaming service said.

The drama, according to Yonhap News Agency, topped Netflix’s official weekly char t for nonEnglish TV programmes with 47.8 million hours of viewing for the week, vastly outnumbering ‘The Queen of Flow: Season 2’ with 29.5 million hours and ‘Money Heist: Part 5’ with 26.3 million hours.

‘The Silent Sea’ is

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Delhi tops list of online gamers in India in 2021

ranked No. 10, just behind the Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Sooryavanshi’, on Netflix in India. The Raveena Tandon-led series ‘Aranyak’ and the Malayalam superhero movie ‘Minnal Murali’ are in the top two positions.

‘Squid Game’ and ‘Money Heist’ are at No. 6 and 7 in India.

For ‘The Silent Sea’, the week in review marked a remarkable increase in viewership, as it had placed third with 22.2 million hours in the previous week.

The eight-part series premiered on December 24.

It is the third Koreanlanguage series to have

topped the Netflix chart for non-English TV shows, following the global sensation ‘Squid Game’ released in September and Yeon Sang-ho’s fantasy horror ‘Hellbound’ in November.

Netflix said ‘The Silent Sea’ made the Top 10 in the category in 77 countries over the one-week period and topped the list in six nations, including South Korea and Thailand.

Starring Bae Doo-na and Gong Yoo, the latest Netflix original is set on the moon, where a special team is tasked with finding out the secrets of an abandoned research facility, Balhae Base. (IANS)

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elhi, in 2021, saw the highest number of online gamers among all the Indian cities and it was the only metro city that emerged in the list of top five, a report said on Thursday.

According to the India Mobile Gaming Report 2021 (IMGR) released by Mobile Premier League (MPL), Delhi topped the list and was followed by Jaipur, Pune, Lucknow, and Patna. “Delhi, Jaipur, Pune, Lucknow and Patna have emerged as the top five cities in India in terms of the number of online gamers,” the e-sports and skill gaming platform said in a statement. “Cities such as Pune, Lucknow and Patna, saw a huge number of players taking to mobile games in 2021, toppling big cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. While Mumbai and Bengaluru clinched sixth and seventh positions, Kolkata was at the 12th position,” it added. Carrom, Fruit Dart, Fruit Chop, Runner No.1, and Block Puzzle were some of the top games that were played across different Indian cities, the report said.

(IANS)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

8th Jan 1972 – 8th Jan 2022 Your love and affection for each other is an inspiration, a great example of Commitment for us and everyone around you.

May your divine and admirable union be richly blessed and may your love grow stronger each day.

Wishing you both many more years of happy married life on your Golden Wedding Anniversary.

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50 th Wedding AnniversAry Mr. Chipang and Mrs. Retsangshi

Gurvinder Singh’s ‘Adh Chanani Raat’ to make its world premiere at IFFR The Nagaland Childrens’ Home, Diphupar, Dimapur is grateful to the SBI Regional Business office, Super Market complex, Dimapur for donating 8 (Eight) set of computers for children digital education under corporate Responsibility (CSR) on 01/01/2022.

Thank you and may God bless you.

(KOLHI WETSAH) Director Nagaland Childrens’ Home Diphupar, Dimapur

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Dearest Mom and Dad, as you celebrate 50 years of journey together, we give thanks to God for bringing both of you together as one and blessed with countless blessings and a happy family. We pray for your long life and good health.

Congratulations on your 50th Wedding Anniversary.

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Loving children, in-laws and grandchildren

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production, ‘Adh Chanani Raat’ is produced by Bobby Bedi of ‘Bandit Queen’ and ‘Maqbool’ fame Vipul D Shah, Manmohan Shetty and Rajesh Bahl.

‘Adh Chanani Raat’ is Singh’s third feature in the trilogy of Punjabi language films after ‘Anhey Ghorey Da Daan’ (2011 Venice Film Festival, Orizzonti) and ‘Chauthi Koot’ (2015 Cannes Film Festival, Un Certain Regard) to be adapted from literary works of noted Punjabi authors.

This is also the director’s second feature to be inspired by Gurdial Singh’s novel by the same name after his highly acclaimed debut feature, ‘Anhey Ghorey Da Daan’ (‘Alms for a Blind Horse’).

Set in rural Punjab, ‘Adh Chanani Raat’ features an ensemble cast,

including acting debuts of Jatinder Mauhar as Modan (noted Punjabi filmmaker of ‘Qissa Panjab’, ‘Mitti’, ‘Sarsa’), Mauli Singh as Sukhi (indie publicist/producer) and professional actors like Samuel John (Ruldu), Raj Singh Jhinger (Geja), Dharminder Kaur (mother). It has been shot

by Satya Rai Nagpaul.

Sharing his thoughts on the film, Singh says, “The film is about sadness on the verge of implosion that engulfs a silent agrarian land. Here is unwritten violence simmering under the surface in which the margins are pushed far into a breakdown of basic human relations.

It is violence that scripts the alienation of the being from its own self-hood. It is also about the last-ditch resistance of the oppressed.”

(IANS)

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Mr. C Pursangba Jamir and Mrs. Kharitila Walling (08 Jan 1971 to 08 Jan 2022) “ The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy” - Psalm 126:3

We want to thank you for being our loving and caring parents and we pray to God to bless you many more years of togetherness.

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a t i o n a l Awa r d winning filmmaker Gurvinder Singh’s next feature in Punjabi language, Adh Chanani Raat (‘Crescent Night’) will make its world premiere at the prestigious 52nd International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) held from January 26 to February 6.

The film is part of the Harbour section which offers a safe haven to the full range of contemporary cinema that the festival champions.

Originally planned to be held physically, IFFR has moved online this year, too, for the second consecutive year due to growing concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 across Europe, making it the first major European film festival to take the virtual route in 2022.

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AC Milan register opening win in 2022

ROME, JAN 7 (IANS): AC Milan got its 2022 campaign off to a good start, as it dominated Roma 3-1 at San Siro. A slew of concurrent affairs had stripped AC Milan to bare-bones as it missed nearly 10 players due to COVID-19, injuries and Africa Cup of Nations duty, but it had Zlatan Ibrahimovic back into action.

The home side took a dream start just minutes into the game as Tammy Abraham had a handball in the box, Olivier Giroud turned up to convert it on Thursday night.

Milan doubled its lead in the 17th minute, Giroud was involved again as the French hitman intercepted Roger Ibanez’s wayward pass to hit the post before Junior Messias followed to pounce on the rebound.

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AC Milan’s Rafael Leao challenges for the ball with Roma’s Gianluca Mancini during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Roma in Milan, Italy, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

Pellegrini’s attempt took a slight deflection off Abraham to wrong-foot Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan,Xinhua reports.

Roma were one player down in the 74th minute when Rick Karsdorp

saw red after his second bookable offense, minutes before Ibrahimovic’s assist sent Rafael Leao clear to drill home. Roma’s situation went from bad to worse in the dying minutes as it was reduced to nine

players when Gianluca Mancini also collected his second yellow card after he mistimed his tackle on a rushing Leao in the box, but Ibrahimovic saw his penalty denied by Rui Patricio.

With the win, AC Milan still sits second, one point off city-rivals Inter Milan whose Thursday’s game against Bologna was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also on Thursday, Juventus shared the spoils at 1-1 with Napoli, Dries Mertens gave the Partenopei a 1-0 lead, but Federico Chiesa’s deflected strike helped the Bianconeri avoid a home defeat.

E l s ew h e r e, L a z i o fought back from 2-0 down to settle for a 3-3 tie against Empoli, Cagliari won Sampdoria 2-1 away, Hellas Verona beat Spezia 2-1, Sassuolo drew with Genoa 1-1. Due to a rising tide of COVID-19 infections, another three fixtures including Atalanta vs Torino, Fiorentina vs Udinese and Salernitana vs Venezia were temporarily cancelled.

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4th Nokdenlemba Open Volleyball Trophy from Jan 18-20

DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): The 4th edition of Nokdenlemba Open Volleyball Trophy 2022 will commence tentatively from January 18 – 2, under the theme “One Team-One Spirit” at Multi Sports Complex, Mokokchung.

Nokdenlemba Open Volleyball Trophy is a running trophy organized

by Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) in honour of late Nokdenlemba, the first president of AKM.

The trophy was scheduled to be held on 2021 but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. However, the organizers are optimistic that this year’s edition would attract more participating teams to compete for the coveted title.

The AKM is all geared-up to organize the lone trophy which has been held successfully for more than 10 years. This year’s champion will walk away with a cash prize of Rs.

1 lakh with trophy and certificates, while the runners-up will receive a cash prize of Rs. 60,000/- with certificates. Another addition to event would be both semi-finalist teams will receive Rs. 20,000/- each along with individual prizes.

Interested teams may collect the registration form from AKM office during hours from January 13 onward. For further queries one may contact at 8731049595.

Osaka, Halep reach SFs in Melbourne

Naomi Osaka and Simona Halep.

MELBOURNE, JAN 7 (AGENCIES): Former world number one Naomi Osaka reached the semifinals of the Melbourne Summer Set 1 WTA event on Friday after beating German Andrea Petkovic, while two-times Grand Slam champion Simona Halep battled past sixth seed Viktorija Golubic.

Four-times Grand Slam champion Osaka defeated Petkovic 6-1 7-5 as the Japanese fought back from a break down in the second set, sealing the victory in an hour and 14 minutes at Rod Laver Arena.

The 24-year-old, who struggled for form last year since withdrawing from the French Open in May, will face third seed Veronika Kudermetova in the last four after the Russian beat compatriot Anastasia Potapova 6-2 4-6 6-0.

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Earlier, world number 20 Halep outlasted Golubic 6-2 5-7 6-4 and set up a semi-final match against China’s Zheng Qinwen, who advanced with a battling 7-6(1) 7-6(6) win over unseeded Ana Konjuh.

Halep looked in control during the first set but allowed her Swiss opponent back into the contest in the next and appeared frustrated at times in the decider, where both players freely traded breaks early on. An error-prone Halep continued to struggle on her serve and smashed her racquet before breaking for a 5-4 lead and heaved a big sigh of relief when she sealed the win on Rod Laver Arena.

“It was really difficult,” Halep said. “I didn’t trust that I could win the match, but I fought. She played unbelievable tennis

DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): Lancer ‘A’ and Dynamics have registered their wins in their respective match at the ongoing 26th edition of T20 Winter Cricket Challenge (WCC) on January 7 at Wokha local ground.

Sesame Jinx Club locked horns with Lancer ‘A’ in the first match. Winning the toss, Sesame Jinx Club opted to bat and could only collect 38 runs in 14.1 overs losing all wickets with Shibu Thakuri contributing 10 runs for the team.

Thungchamo of Lancer ‘A’ of in his 4 overs delivery claimed a maiden, restricting 15 runs and making 4 casualties and Sanjay Shiva claimed 4 wickets in his 2.1 overs with just 2 runs.

Lancer ‘A’ quickly registered victory in five overs losing two wickets with Inakato Zhimomi 24 runs (not out).

Sesame Jinx Club Ajay in his 2 overs delivery collects a wicket for 12 runs.

Lancer ‘A’ won the

so I’m happy I could be stronger in the end.”

Rafael Nadal’s hopes of getting some muchneeded practice in before the Jan. 17-30 Australian Open were dashed when Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor pulled out of their quarter-final clash with an unspecified injury.

The Spanish world number six, who brought a premature end to his 2021 season with a left foot issue, beat qualifier Ricardas Berankis on Thursday before withdrawing from his doubles clash.

The 20-times Grand Slam winner will meet Emil Ruusuvuori in the semi-finals after the Finn eased past Alex Molcan 6-2 6-1.

Third-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov saved two match points as he defeated Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-7(5) 6-0 7-5, while Nadal’s doubles partner Jaume Munar lost to American Maxime Cressy 7-6(3) 6-4 in the other last-eight clash. Russian Daria Kasatkina shook off a slow start to beat Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 7-5 6-1 in the Melbourne Summer Set 2 tournament, with American Amanda Anisimova also advancing to the semis.

08-01-21 Dearest Aza, It has been a year since you left us for eternal home. On that day was the saddest moment for our family even though our Almighty God has been granted a reward of eternal rest for your soul.

We want you back here but know that can't be till we meet again in paradise till then you'll always be with us in our hearts, thoughts and our prayers. ''He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away all tears'' Isaiah 25:8 Loving husband, children, grandchildren and relatives

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match by 8 wickets in 5 overs and Sanjay Shiva claimed the man of the match.

In the second match, Tempo CC winning the toss opted to bat first, setting a target of 44 runs trailing all wickets in 11 overs played against Dynamics. Yanpothung’s 11 runs contributed to the team run score. Along of Dynamics in his 3 overs delivery gathered 5 casualties for 9 runs with Kumchan in 3 overs delivery, 5 runs claimed two wickets.

Dynamics won the match by 9 wickets in 4.3 overs with Tumbon and Zuben contributing 22 and 16 runs (not out) respectively. Tempo CC Epyothung in his 2.3 overs for 17 runs claimed a wicket.

Along from Dynamics bagged the man of the match award.

Saturday’s matches 1st match: Blackcaps Tseminyu Vs White Woods 2nd match: Rising Star Vs PND Cricket Club

Chat-Ai Y Romoun informed that the decision was taken in affirming its support towards the Konyak civil society notification to show a sign of respect to the departed souls of Oting and Mon town incident on December 4 and 5, 2021.

The club also condemned the gruesome and heinous

crime committed by 21 Para Special Arm Force.

The Loung United Club stands in total solidarity with all the bereaved families in time of this unbearable lost and also appealed all the sections of the Konyak society to stand united until justice is delivered.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Insp/GD Walang, 206 Cobra P.I Unit. 37 Battalion A good son, loving husband, father and brother, whose life was cut short on 30th December 2021.

Born to be a soldier, he lived a daring yet silent life. Though his life was cut short, yet he left behind footprints that can never be erased.

We, the family members of Late Walang (Chungliyimsen), deeply acknowledge the kind gestures bestowed upon our family during our time of bereavement.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you personally, yet it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, son and family members dp-107/22

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Spain beat Poland to reach ATP Cup final SYDNEY, JAN 7 (IANS): Roberto Bautista Agut clinched Spains place in the ATP Cup championship match on Friday with a thrilling 7-6(6), 2-6, 7-6(5) victory against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz. Russia and Canada will meet on Saturday to earn the other spot in the final.

The 33-year-old Bautista has been flawless this edition, winning all four of his matches at No. 1 singles to lead the way for the twotime finalists.

“It’s a match that I will always remember. I think both of us could get the win today. He also really deserved a lot of good things. But this is our game, this is ten”is,” Bautista said. “Today I was the one who got the win. I think I also deserved it. I did a lot of good things on the court.”

Hurkacz was desperate to keep his country’s hopes alive and he played tremendous tennis, saving five match points with gutsy shot-making. But Bautista was relentless, eventually emerging victorious after a high-quality two hours and 44 minutes.

Chief of Team Metamorphosis Wokha, M James Tungoe giving away the man of the match award.

1st Nokpang Memorial Trophy called off

Lt. h. KhevILI ChIshI

(23/11/1948 – 30/12/2021) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race.

(2 timothy 4:7)

We, the bereaved family of Lt. Mrs. Khevili hotoshe Chishi are deeply grateful to all the many friends, family members and well wishers, who stood by us and provided emotional support to us during our difficult times. To those who travelled long distances to be with us, sent floral tributes, for all the monetary tributes and the earnest prayer support that was extended to our family. Your contributions made our loss more bearable. Even though we are unable to thank every individual, we pray that our Almighty God immensely bless each one of you.

We would like to convey our special gratitude to: 1. Valley View Sumi Baptist Akukhou Dimapur 2. Valley View Community Dimapur 3. Valley View Sumi Council Dimapur 4. Lokobomi Union Dimapur 5. Zunheboto Town Sumi Baptist Church (SBAK Aizuto) 6. Youth Department ZTSBC 7. Old Town Prayer Fellowship (SBAK Aizuto) 8. Old Town Colony Zunheboto 9. Lokobomi Union Zunheboto 10. Dr. Daili Athikho MD (Cardiologist) Zion Hospital Dimapur 11. Friends, relatives and well-wishers

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Venuo Medeo, son of Veleyi Medeo from Pholami village and Thao D. Vadeo, son of Vemhayi D. Vadeo of Sakraba bagged 3rd and 4th positions respectively and received Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively.

Thuputha Dzudo of Porba, Venutso Sakhamo of Porba and Shetsu Therie of Pholami stood 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions respectively under 16 years wrestling category.

Lancer ‘A’ and Dynamics register wins in T20 WCC

Earlier, SWA president Kuhusheyi D. Vadeo delivered presidential address. The function was D I M A P U R , J A N 7 led by SWA vice president (AGENCIES): The Loung Vekelie Venuh, administra- United Club has called off tion of oath to wrestlers the declared 1st Nokpang was done by CWA tech- Memorial Trophy which nical secretary Tewetso was scheduled to be held Tsuhah. from January 10 to 15 at The prize distribution Leangha village football ceremony was led by SWA ground, Mon. assistant general secretary A press release from meet 2022 of Secheku Wresting Association (SWA) at Kerelhi Lohe while vote Loung United Club conveof thanks was proposed

by SWA treasurer Vesopa nor, L. Methtong Konyak and information secretary, Earlier, gracing the important role towards the Nakro. meet as the special guest, uplift of human standard MP Rajya Sabha K.G. Ke- and contribute to healthy nye maintained that Naga society.

1st Death annIversary wrestling is a prestigious Vice president All InLate Mrs. vitoli tsuipu (atsü Meze) game. In this, he called dia Traditional Wrestling upon the wrestlers to main- and Pankration Federatain discipline and enhance tion & Advisor Nagaland the level of moral and good Wrestling Association, D. character to keep alive the Mosonyi Domeh, said that prestige and image of the Naga wrestling has become Naga wrestling, which a kind of festivity in Nagahave been practiced since land. He called upon the time immemorial. wrestlers to stay focus on Kenye said that sport physical exercise and mainis one factor which plays tain discipline to excel.

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K.G. Kenye and others with wrestlers of 28th wresting Thetsiimi village under Phek district on January 7.

DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): Hiiluyi D. Vadeo emerged as the champion of 28th wresting meet of Secheku Wresting Association (SWA) held on Friday at Thetsiimi village under Phek district.

Son of Veciizo of Sakraba village, he awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 80,000. Puto Sakhamo, son of Late Kuthosheyi of Porba village stood 2nd position and was awarded with Rs. 60,000.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022

Beloved, Husband, Children, In-Laws and Grandchildren

As we grieve the loss of our beloved Lt. Hikhowe Lohe, it is incomprehensible to express our deepest gratitude and our indebtedness to each and every individual for your unreserved love, support and contributions physically, financially, materially, emotionally, spiritually and morally at his sudden demise on 1st January 2022 at Guwahati.

From the depth of our heart, we are eternally grateful and your unconditional love has greatly comforted us in our untold grief. We apologize for our inability to mention everyone of you but we place our prayer to our Gracious God to bless each one of you.

1. Village Council Losami 2. Losami Baptist Church 3. CYE Losami 4. Lower Christian Khel Losami 5. Kepfoh Clan 6. Hikhowe's friend Losami/Chizami 7. Chakhesang Christian Fellowship Guwahati.

8. Laymen Evangelical Fellowship 6th Mile Guwahati 9. Losami Welfare Union Dimapur 10. Losami Union Kohima 11. Losami Union Pfutsero 12. Kuzhami Baptist Church Darogapathar.

13. Sakraba Baptist Church and Prayer Cell 14. Sumi Baptist Church and Prayer Cell.

15. Sumi Village Youth Society.

16. Gidemi Baptist Church and Prayer Cell 17. Pholami Baptist Church and Prayer Cell 18. Middle Khomi Baptist Church 19. Lower Khomi Baptist Church 20. Losatephe Baptist Church.

Akhowe Not a day shall pass without us missing you. You will live on in all the better parts of us. You have fought your fight.

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Mumbai City FC regain top spot in ISL

VASCO, JAN 7 (AGENCIES): SC East Bengal held reigning champions Mumbai City FC to a 0-0 draw in the 2021-22 Hero Indian Super League at the Tilak Maidan Stadium. The result allowed the Islanders to reclaim the first place in the points table. However, their winless streak extends to four matches while SCEB is now 10 games without a win.

Igor Angulo was the first to test the goalkeeper as his header was comfortably saved by Arindam Bhattacharja. Daniel Chima Chukwu was next to threaten the goal on the other end but his attempt from closerange went narrowly past the right side of the goal.

SCEB were dealt an early blow due to injury to Joyner Lourenco who needed to be replaced by Ankit Mukherjee. Both teams struggled to create major scoring

Ahmed Jahouh of Mumbai City FC and Thongkhosiem Haokip of SC East Bengal head the ball during the ISL match at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Goa, Friday. (PTI)

chances in the first half.

The Islanders dominated the possession but found it tough to find spaces behind SCEB’s backline. Due to the resilient defending from the Red & Golds, both teams went into the halftime break on level terms.

Mohammad Rafique was sent in the second half

as a replacement to Bikash Jairu. A few minutes post the restart, strong calls for a penalty from MCFC players were denied by the referee as Adil Khaan allegedly fouled Cassio Gabriel inside the box. The Brazilian then blasted a long-range drive which was expertly parried away by Bhattacharja. The

frustration could be seen amongst the MCFC ranks as Ahmed Jahouh came close with a long-range strike at the hour mark. Vinit Rai made his MCFC debut as Des Buckingham sent him alongside Ygor Catatau to inject more energy on the pitch. Amarjit Singh Kiyam also picked up an injury

and was replaced by Darren Sidoel with 15 minutes left to play. Jahouh was the first player to get booked who picked up a fourth yellow card of the season and will be suspended for the next game.

The final stages of the match saw more determined defending from SCEB as they frustrated the Islanders who could not create meaningful scoring chances. The fourth official announced five minutes to be added for stoppages and the Islanders threw everything in their locker but could not find the goal they were looking for.

In the end, both teams had to settle for a point each following a goalless draw.

Mumbai City FC is up against Bengaluru FC in their next at the PJN Stadium on Monday whereas SC East Bengal will clash with high-flying Jamshedpur FC at the Athletic Stadium on Tuesday.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022

South Asian Cross-Country & 56th National Cross-Country Championships rescheduled DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): South Asian CrossCountry Championships & 56th National CrossCountry Championships which was scheduled to be held in Kohima, Nagaland have been rescheduled in view of the health and safety concerns due to the surge in Omicron variant in the country. This was decided during the emergency meeting of the South Asian Athletic Federation (SAAF) held over zoom to discuss the prevailing scenario of the Coronavirus pandemic.

A press release issued by co-convenor & associate vice president AFI, Abu Metha informed that the decision to reschedule the championships was taken after consultation with the health and government authorities and also in consultation with SAAF.

However, the rescheduled championships will be held in the same venue, Kohima and necessary preparations for the same will continue.

The rescheduled date will be fixed in consultation with the concerned authorities and will be informed accordingly.

The emergency meeting which was held through zoom was chaired by the president of SAAF, Dr. Lalit K. Bhanot and was also attended by associate vice president of AFI and co-convenor of the organising committee, Abu Metha. Six SAAF countries have confirmed participation and were prepared to travel to India, however all members observed that they would support and cooperate with the decision of the organisers.

Abu Metha gave a detailed update on the

preparations for the event and observed that Nagaland Athletics was fully prepared to host the event, while highlighting that the spread of the Omicron virus was a serious health concern and the host association was prepared to reschedule the championships in the greater interest of public health and safety.

The house acknowledged the excellent preparatory efforts being made by the Athletic Federation of India (AFI) and the Nagaland Athletics (NA) for the championships which was to be held in Nagaland. The house extended its appreciation to the Government of Nagaland and the chief minister of Nagaland, who is also the president of the Nagaland Olympic Association for extending all possible effort for successful conduct of the event.

Premier League: Philippe Coutinho Djokovic joined by Czech player in Australian immigration hotel joins Aston Villa on loan from Barcelona LO N D O N, JA N 7 (IANS): Aston Villa and FC Barcelona have agreed on terms for Brazil international Philippe Coutinho to spend the rest of this season on loan at Villa Park, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

“Aston Villa and FC Barcelona have agreed on terms for Philippe Coutinho to spend the rest of this season on loan at Villa Park,” Villa said in a statement.

“The agreement, which is subject to the player completing a medi-

cal and receiving a work permit, also includes an option to buy and Philippe will travel to Birmingham in the next 48 hours.”

The 29-year-old Brazil international moved to the Nou Camp from Liverpool in 2018, but struggled to establish himself and spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Bayern Munich.

He won the Champions League with the German club, who beat Barcelona in the quarter-finals of that season’s competition. The attacking midfielder will link up in Birmingham

with Villa boss Steven Gerrard, with whom he played at Liverpool.

Aston Villa coach Gerrard and Coutinho formed a great relationship during two years playing together at Liverpool, where Gerrard saw the 29-year-old’s qualities firsthand.

Ahead of confirmation of the move, the Villa head coach was asked about Coutinho at his prematch press conference on Thursday, and his admiration for the player was clear.

MELBOURNE, JAN 7 ( AG E N C I E S ) : Te n n i s world No. 1 Novak Djokovic was joined in Australian immigration detention by Czech women’s player Renata Voracova on Friday in a row over COVID-19 vaccines that could scupper the Serbian’s shot at a recordbreaking 21st Grand Slam.

Unlike Djokovic, whose determination to play in the Australian Open has rallied his homeland, 8 1 s t - r a n k e d Vo r a c ova planned to leave the country after being held in similar circumstances, the Czech Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“Renata Voracova de-

Renata Voracova and Novak Djokovic

cided to drop out of the tournament due to limited possibilities for training and to leave Australia,” it said, adding that it had made a diplomatic protest and that several other players were also at the modest

Park Hotel.

Djokovic, widely criticised in 2020 for hosting a tournament as the COVID-19 pandemic was first raging, was detained at Melbourne’s airport on Wednesday. Authorities re-

voked a visa granted on the basis of a medical exemption from Australia’s strict COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

The initial decision to grant him entry outraged many in Australia, which is battling its worst surge of infections and where the adult vaccination rate is more than 90%.

The Australian government pushed back on Friday against suggestions by Serbian supporters, including Djokovic’s family, that he was a prisoner. “He is free to leave at any time that he chooses to do so and Border Force will actually facilitate that,” Home Affairs Min-

ister Karen Andrews told reporters.

Djokovic’s lawyers won legal approval for him to remain until a full court hearing against the federal government on Monday.

That should reveal more details about the exemption granted to Djokovic and the documentation he provided at the border to support it.

The 34-year-old has not revealed the grounds for the exemption and has consistently refused to disclose his vaccination status, while publicly criticising mandatory doses. Vaccines are not mandatory in Australia but are required for a range of activities.

Knicks rally from 25 down to top Celtics at buzzer N E W YO R K , JA N 7 (AGENCIES): RJ Barrett banked a 3-pointer at the buzzer Thursday night to cap a historic comeback by the host New York Knicks, who overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Boston Celtics 108-105.

Evan Fournier fueled the comeback -- the biggest for the Knicks since they overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks on March 14, 2004. He scored a careerhigh 41 points, including the 21-footer that tied the game for the first time at 96-96 with 4:04 left and the 3-pointer that gave New York its first lead, 99-98 with 2:07 left. Julius Randle finished with 22 points while Immanuel Quickley had 16 points off the bench for the Knicks, who snapped a tie with the Celtics for 10th place -- and the final playin berth -- in the Eastern Conference. Barrett’s gamewinner gave him 13 points.

Knicks guard Evan Fournier (13) passes the ball as Celtics, Robert Williams III (44) and Marcus Smart (36) defend.

Jayson Tatum scored 13 of the Celtics’ final 15 points and finished with 36 points for the visitors, who lost a heartbreaker for the second time in as many nights. Jaylen Brown missed a layup at the buzzer of a 9997 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

Suns 106, Clippers 89 C a m e r o n Jo h n s o n scored a career-best 24

points and grabbed seven rebounds and Jalen Smith matched his career highs of 19 points and 14 rebounds to help Phoenix beat visiting Los Angeles and become the first NBA team to reach 30 wins this season.

Chris Paul contributed 14 points, a career-best 13 rebounds and 10 assists to register his first triple-double of the season for the Suns,

whose 30-8 start is the second-best in franchise history (they were 31-7 in 2004-05).

Marcus Mor ris Sr. scored a season-high 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Clippers, who lost for the eighth time in their past 11 games. Reggie Jackson had 16 points and Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Boston Jr. each had 10 for Los Angeles.

Pelicans 101, Warriors 96 Brandon Ingram scored a game-high 32 points as host New Orleans defeated short-handed Golden State. Josh Hart added 14 points, Herb Jones scored 13 and Gary Clark had 10 off the bench as the Pelicans ended a three-game losing streak during which they had allowed an average of 124.7 points.

Andrew Wiggins scored 21 points for the Warriors, who played without Steph Curry (quad contusion) and Draymond Green (sore hip).

Ashes: Bairstow slams century but Eng still in trouble

Jonny Bairstow celebrates making 100 runs. (AP/PTI)

SYDNEY, JAN 7 (IANS): An unbeaten century by Jonny Bairstow (103 off 140 balls) on another raininterrupted day saw England post 258/7 on Day 3 of the fourth Ashes Test, even as Australia strengthened their advantage with the ball, with Pat Cummins and Scott Boland taking two wickets apiece at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Middle-order batter Bairstow, playing his second Ashes game in the five-

Test series, brought up the tourists’ maiden century of the series, though will have work to do on Saturday, batting with the tail to close the 158-run firstinnings deficit. Australia had scored 416/8 declared in the first innings.

Despite a delayed start, Australia came out firing with pacer Mitchell Starc bowling Haseeb Hameed (6) in just the fifth over of the first session.

Opener Zak Crawley and Dawid Malan survived

the rest of the opening spell shared between Cummins and Starc, but they couldn’t deal with what came next.

In his second over of the innings, the hero of the Boxing Day Test, Scott Boland gave the Sydney crowd plenty to cheer about when he pegged Crawley’s off stump, dismissing the England opener for 18.

Three overs later, the Australian quick continued his remarkable form in his debut Ashes series, removing captain Joe Root for a duck. Root failed to manage Boland’s delivery outside off stump, edging the ball to second slip for an impressive catch from Steve Smith.

With the lunch break in sight, things went from bad to worse for the visitors. Australia all-rounder Cameron Green claimed the scalp of Malan (3), who flicked the ball off his hip to Usman Khawaja at leg slip. Green’s delivery was

the last of the first session as England headed into lunch 36/4 with all the work to do.

After 10 overs without scoring a run, including the loss of three wickets, England began their fightback with Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow at the crease.

It seemed to be Stokes’ lucky day as Cummins dropped the all-rounder on nine and he was fortunate not to walk three overs later. Green steamed in to Stokes, clipping his off stump but only for the bails to remain intact. Australia’s misfortune proved costly as the England duo brought up a 50-run partnership before Stokes notched up his 25th Test half-century off 70 balls.

Brief scores: Australia 416/8 declared vs England 258/7 in 70 overs (Jonny Bairstow 103 not out, Ben Stokes 66, Mark Wood 39; Pat Cummins 2/68, Scott Boland 2/25).

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