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India stares at energy crisis with coal stocks down to days NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (AGENCIES): An energy crisis is looming over India as coal supplies grow perilously low, adding to challenges for a recovery in Asia’s third largest economy after it was wracked by the pandemic, reports the Associated Press.

Supplies across the majority of coal-fired power plants in India have dwindled to just days worth of stock. Federal Power Minister R. K. Singh told the Indian Express newspaper this week that he was bracing for a “trying five to six months.”

“I can’t say I am secure … With less than three days of stock, you can’t be secure,” Singh said. The shortages have stoked fears of potential black-outs in parts of India, where 70 percent of power is generated from coal. Experts say the crunch could upset

renewed efforts to ramp up manufacturing. Power cuts and shortages over the years have subsided in big cities, but are fairly common in

August. Power consumption in August jumped by nearly 20 percent from the same month in 2019, before the pandemic struck, the power

Out of India’s 135 coal plants, 108 are facing critically low stocks, with 28 of them down to just one day’s worth of supply some smaller towns.

Out of India’s 135 coal plants, 108 were facing critically low stocks, with 28 of them down to just one day’s worth of supply, according to power ministry data released on Wednesday, the most recently available.

On average, coal supplies at power plants had fallen to about four days worth of stock as of the weekend, the ministry said in a statement. That’s a sharp plunge from 13 days in

ministry said. “Nobody expected economic growth to revive like this and for energy demand to shoot up so quickly,” said Vibhuti Garg, an energy economist at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. The shortfalls in supply were worsened by flooding of mines and other disruptions from unusually heavy rains, Garg said. India mostly relies on domestically mined coal. With global coal prices at an all-time

Naga talks: Rio to leave for Delhi today DIMAPUR, OCT 8 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio is scheduled to leave for Delhi on Friday in connection with the Naga political negotiations.

Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that Rio will be leaving for Delhi on Friday afternoon after meeting union minister of state for communications Devusinh Chauhan, who will be arriving Dimapur from Bokajan.

It was also reported that Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is also likely to leave for Delhi on Friday, where both Rio and Sarma will meet Central leaders and may also meet Naga Political Groups.

Currently, top leader-

ship of the NSCN (I-M) led by ato kilonser and chief negotiator Th. Muivah and chairman Q. Tuccu and WC/NNPGs led by N. Kitovi Zhimomi have been holding talks with Government of India representative, AK Mishra.

Niki Sumi-led NSCN (K) who were also in Delhi returned to Nagaland on Thursday after meeting Mishra. As reported in this newspaper, with talks back on track sources said that “something can be expected very soon”.

Signalling urgency in getting all stakeholders on board for early agreement to the Naga political issue, Assam chief minister and NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma and Naga-

land chief minister Neiphiu Rio had recently held a closed-door meeting with the NSCN (I-M) leadership at Police complex, Chümoukedima on September 21.

After the meeting, Sarma took to twitter and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home minister were committed to ensure ever-lasting peace in the North East.

“We are all keen that the ongoing Peace Talks fructify into concrete results soon,” he said. Sarma further informed that he had also discussed the political scenario in Nagaland with Rio and also with regard to the upcoming Nagaland Assembly elections, and NEDA’s role in it.

Shifting of DC office: CSOs to continue stir

CSOs members during the sit-in protest on Thursday. (NP)

DIMAPUR, OCT 8 (NPN): Core Committee of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has affirmed that the ongoing protest against the shifting of DC office Dimapur would continue indefinitely.

In a press release, core

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committee’s media cell said that DC Dimapur, during the meeting with committee members at his chamber on October 8, verbally conveyed that the September 7, 2021 order of the state government had been put on hold.

According to the committee, DC also assured that “no branch/cell would be shifted from the present office.” The committee said it had, however, reiterated that until the state government revoked the order, which was issued by the principal secretary home, through an official notification, the protest “shall continue indefinitely with intense approach.”

Though the state home department had issued a clarification on October 6 and informed that the September 7 order had been kept on hold, a core committee member said an official notification should be out as demanded.

high, increasing imports is not an option, experts said.

The government has asked state-run Coal India Ltd. to increase production.

Coal prices in Indonesia, one of India’s suppliers, swelled to nearly $162 per ton this month from $86.68 in April, boosted by surging demand in China, where recent power cuts have forced factories to shut down and left some households in the dark. “With the current prices, it is difficult for India to rely on external sources for coal as it’s about two or three times more than what we pay domestically right now,” said Swati DSouza, research lead at National Foundation for India.

With monsoon rains receding, coal deliveries have picked up and are likely to rise further, according to the power ministry. An official team is monitoring the situation.

Quake in Myanmar jolts parts of NE DIMAPUR, OCT 8 (NPN): A 5.5-magnitude earthquake, which struck Myanmar around 11:58 p.m. Thursday, jolted parts of North East region, but no causality or loss of property has been reported.

According to US Geological Survey, the epicentre was located 44 km WestNorth-West of Monywa, Myanmar at a depth of 90km. Seismologists consider NE region as the sixth most earthquake-prone belt in the world.

Fuel prices hiked again DIMAPUR, OCT 8 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) increased the prices of petrol and diesel for the fourth consecutive day on Friday. According to a price notification of the OMCs, petrol was hiked by 30 paise a litre and diesel by 35 paise per litre.

After the rate revision, petrol price in Dimapur increased to Rs.102.01 per litre while diesel price soared to Rs.94.25 per litre. In the state capital, prices of petrol and diesel rose to Rs.103.01 per litre and Rs.95.06 per litre respectively.

According to IANS report, the OMCs hiked the rates as global oil surged again, with benchmark Brent crude gaining over 1 per cent to cross $83 a barrel.

Any changes in petrol and diesel prices are implemented with effect from 6 am every day. Prices differ from state to state depending on the incidence of local taxes.

Asset Management, said at a briefing on Friday.

Ta t a s b e a t t h e R s 15,100-crore offer by a consortium led by SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh and the reserve price of Rs 12,906 crore set by the government for the sale of its 100 per cent stake in the loss-making carrier.

As per the terms of the transaction, Tatas cannot lay off any employee for one year and can offer a VRS in the second. It is free to do mergers but cannot sell the Air India brand or logo for

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CM inaugurates Sovima Cricket Ground Says, Nagaland ready to host national and international matches Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 8 (NPN): State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio inaugurated Sovima Cricket Ground (SCG) at Sovima here on Friday.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, Rio stated that he was delighted to be inaugurating the second cricket ground at Sovima village. He said it was a proud privilege that many dignitaries, friends of six North Eastern states representing North East Cricket Development Committee (NECDC), had joined the inaugural programme. The chief minister also disclosed that the third Cricket ground would be ready within one year at Sovima and maintained the state could host any national and international tournaments.

Neiphiu Rio with officials of the Nagaland Cricket Association after the SCG inauguration on Friday. (NP)

Asserting that it has been a long struggle and history for North East region particularly Nagaland in the field of sports, Rio recalled that Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) was recognized only in 2004 after 41 years of statehood.

The chief minister lamented that due to nonrecognition of NOA, players from the state could not participate in any national events and had to represent other states and companies.

He also said that the state did not get affiliation to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

However, the chief minister said that laying of foundation stone for the Nagaland Cricket Stadium by the then BCCI president Sharad Pawar encouraged the association, which ultimately led to the formation of NECDC comprising of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Sikkim.

In this regard, Rio acknowledged NECDC for remembering those who had struggled for the cause. “We get courage and achieve because of collective efforts and unity,” he stated.

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High Covid rate in 0-19 age group in India: Study NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (AGENCIES): A crosssectional study conducted in India among COVID-19 cases has found an increased number of infections among the younger age group of 0-19 years and women, higher mortality rate and more frequent incidences of post-vaccination infections with Delta variant as compared to a non-Variant of Concern lineage.

The COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update, released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) this

week, said a cross-sectional study, which is not yet peer reviewed, focussed on demographic characteristics, including severity of the illness and mortality rate.

It was conducted in India among COVID-19 cases caused by the nonVariant Of Concern (B.1) variant and the Delta variant (B.1.617.2). Using viral genomic sequences from 9,500 COVID-19 patients, the study found an increased number of infections among younger age groups (0-19 years) and women, a lower

mean age for infection and symptomatic illness/hospitalisation, higher mortality and more frequent incidences of post-vaccination infections with Delta variant compared to the non-VOC (B.1) variant, the WHO update said.

The update said that globally, the number of weekly COVID-19 cases and deaths continued to decline, a trend that has been observed since August.

Over 3.1 million new cases and just over 54,000 new deaths were reported

during the week of September 27 to October 3, 2021.

The cumulative number of confirmed cases reported globally is now over 234 million and the cumulative number of deaths is just under 4.8 million.

Cases this week decreased by 9 per cent as compared to the previous week, while the number of deaths remained similar to that of the past week.

All regions reported a decline in the number of new cases this week apart from the European Region.

By-election: UDA consensus nominee set to win uncontested DIMAPUR, OCT 8 (NPN): United Democratic Alliance’s (UDA) consensus candidate and NDPP nominee, S Keoshu Yimchunger is all set to win the by-poll to the 58th Shamator-Chessore Assembly constituency as he was the only candidate to have filed his nomination papers on the last day of filing of nominations on Friday.

Keoshu filed his papers in the presence of ADC and returning officer to the 58 Shamator-Chessore Assembly Constituency byelection, B Henok Buchem.

No other candidate filed nomination papers for the ensuing by-polls, officials sources confirmed.

The by-poll is scheduled on October 30. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on October 11, and October 13 is the last day for

Tata Sons wins Air India bid for `18,000 cr NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (PTI): Tata Sons will retake Air India—the airline it founded nearly 90 years back—as the government accepted its winning bid of Rs 18,000 crore to acquire 100 per cent of the debt-laden state-run carrier.

Talace Pvt Ltd, a unit of the holding company of salt-to-software conglomerate, made the winning bid of Rs 2,700 crore cash and Rs 15,300 crore in debt takeover, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Secretary in the Department of Investment and Public

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five years. While this will be the first privatisation since 2003-04, Air India will be the third airline brand in the Tatas’ stable - it holds a majority interest in AirAsia India and Vistara.

Air India will give it access to a fleet of 117 widebody and narrow-body aircraft and Air India Express Ltd another 24 narrow-body aircraft besides control of 4,400 domestic and 1,800 international landing and parking slots at domestic airports, as well as 900 slots at airports overseas such as

withdrawal of candidatures.

Counting of votes will take place on November 2.

The by-poll has been necessitated as the seat fell vacant following the death of MLA and adviser Toshi Wungtung.

Though NPF had earlier planned to set up its candidate, the party, however decided to withdraw from the race and agreed to extend support to the NDPP candidate as requested by the latter.

BJP sources also informed that the party would be supporting the NDPP candidate as per the seat sharing pact between the two parties.

Congress sources also informed that the party will not be fielding any candidate, as decided by the party high command.

State logs 13 fresh cases, 1 Covid death DIMAPUR, OCT 8 (NPN): Nagaland on Friday recorded 13 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the infection.

Among those who had tested positive for Covid, seven were from Dimapur, three in Kohima, two in Mokokchung and one in Phek, taking the total caseload to 31410.

Further, one more patient succumbed to the virus in Mokokchung, pushing the death toll to 669 (including 15 non-Covid deaths).

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ANPSA holds 38th annual general body meeting NEWS IN BRIEF

DIMAPUR: The 38th year annual general body meeting (AGBM) of the All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) central was held on the theme, “achieving excellence in education together” on October 7 at Hotel Vivor, Kohima.

In a press release, ANPSA informed that presidents of the ANPSA district units and subunits gave their reports and the proposed constitution amendment was read out and discussed in detail.

The morning session (business session) was moderated by joints secretary ANPSA central, Abalie Medoze, proprietor, Bethesda Hr. Secondary School Dimapur, Rev. Moses Murry said a prayer while Jo Foundation Inclusive school students presented a song.

During the presidential address, president Nini Sekhose said that ANPSA

ENSF elects new office bearers

DIMAPUR: Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) conducted a handing and taking programme at DUDA guest house on October 8. In a press release, ENSF president Chingmak Kumchuba Chang and information and publicity secretary, K Keyoungkhum informed that while speaking at the programme, advisor to ENSF Shasha L Phom stated that the Eastern Naga was not a tribe but a conglomeration of six tribes that shared a responsibility to uplift Eastern people as one. In his speech, outgoing president, Sepili L Sangtam thanked officials and six federating units for their support towards the federation.

He also stressed on the challenges and struggles faced by the federation and encouraged the new team to uphold the visions and the legacy of the predecessors.

Meanwhile, incoming president, Chingmak Kumchuba Chang stated that the demands of former team should be upheld as they had not been successfully concluded following the completion of their tenure due to the pandemic. Earlier, Confederation of Chang Students’ Union (CCSU) president spoke on behalf of the six federation units.

The programme was chaired by Mr. Manpang Konyak, Former Vice President, ENSF in the presence of six Federating Units of ENSF Viz CCSU, KSU(Konyak), KSU (Khiamniungan) , YAA, USSC, PSC respectively. Office bearers for the tenure 20212024 would be led by C. Chingmak Kumchuba Chang as president, Nuheymong Yimchunger and Sepikyu J. Jinger Sangtam as vice presidents, Khumo. P. Khiam as general secretary along with 11 other members, three members of federal assembly, six members under the advisory board.

ANPSA members at the annual general body meeting in Kohima on October 7.

central team of leaders have been able to achieve many things even during the pandemic because of the unstinted support of the executive and general body members. She also gave a brief history of founding of ANPSA. Stating that ANPSA had come a long way being a non-pressure, non-political group, Nini said that at a time when social activ-

ism had become rife, even though such activism may be well intentioned, it had the potential to destroy values that we hold dear, both by being a distraction and by causing divisions.

In this regard, she pointed out that ANPSA chose to take a different approach, to look at what was positive in the society, build upon it and guide children to become problem solvers

rather than problem seekers.

During the conference, general secretary P.J. Nathan gave a report and led one-minute silence in memory of teachers and school proprietors who passed away during the second wave of the pandemic.

It was informed that ANPSA set up a compassionate fund which went towards helping families of these teachers and pro-

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rated. The session began with prayer by administrator, Baptist High, Kohima, Rev. Mechiehol Savi, special number by students of Minister’s Hill Baptist higher secondary school Kohima, two hymnals accompanied

by Vichütuonuo on keyboard and Visino as cantor from Mezhür higher secondary school Kohima and state teacher awardee Dhurba Joyti Sen from Queen Mary higher secondary school Mokokchung shared his experiences of teaching during the pandemic.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks from ANPSA vice president, Rev. Fr. Jacob Charalel who also pronounced the benediction. Altogether, 100 members from across the state attended the conference.

Earlier on October 6, an executive meeting moderated by ex-officio advisor Bithungo Kikon was also held.

CEO asks DEOs to complete Excise NC seize suspected heroin assigned works within timeline

DIMAPUR: Excise Narcotic Cell (NC) enforcement duty party manning the inter-state check gate at Khuzama on October 6 seized 240 grams of “suspected” heroin and arrested one person. In a press release, deputy commissioner of Excise NC, S Chanlei Angh stated that in this connection one person identified as Kone Mary (45) daughter of Danii Kone and resident of Naga Bazaar, Kohima was arrested and sent to judicial custody. Angh said the arrested person was booked under relevant section of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985 and that the case was under active investigation. The duty party was led by AIE, Nokcha, head constable Anglong , constables - Kamnei, Kiyakhrielie, Tokaho, Azily and lady constable Merela.

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KMC informs: Kohima municipal council has informed all business establishments/institutions with its jurisdiction to renew trade license on or before October 30. KMC informed that trade license inspection would be conducted from November 1 onwards and has cautioned that defaulters would a fine of Rs 2,000 would be imposed as penalty along with other normal charges and late fine as applicable.

Noklak DPDB meeting on Oct 12: Deputy commissioner Noklak, Hiazu Meru has informed members of the District Planning and Development Board, Noklak that the monthly DPDB meeting would be held on October 12, 11 a.m., in the conference hall of the DC. All concerned members have been asked to attend the meeting.

PD treasuries & accounts informs: Principal director, treasuries & accounts in an order informed that joint director under the directorate of treasuries & accounts-Nagaland, Kohima, Vitsulie Motonyu has been nominated as nodal officer for attending all the departments audit matters.

DMC announces winners: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) for a better Dimapur has announced winners of “Cleanest Colony Competition 2021” as the following - Duncan Colony and Sifty Colony (first quarter), Nuton Basti Colony and Aokong Colony (second quarter) and Lengrijan Colony and Niu Colony (third quarter).

NSS unit SJC orientation: NSS unit (committee) of St. John College, Dimapur held its orientation programme on October 7 at the college with NSS Officer (SNO) of Nagaland, Zeneikho-o Pfukha as the resource person.

FGN terminates: FGN “commander in-chief Naga Army”, ‘general’ T.M Rhakho has informed that Mulevo (Avo) of Kohima town command has been terminated because of his “numerous involvements in illegal misuse of government funds”. FGN cautioned any individual or group entertaining Mulevo of Kutsapo village under Phek district would be doing so at their own risk and that FGN should not be held responsible.

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Late Temjenmongba Jamir

CEO Nagaland, V. Shashank Shekhar and others during the video conference meet on Friday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Chief electoral officer (CEO) Nagaland, V. Shashank Shekhar Friday asked all district election officers (DEOs) to complete assigned works within prescribed timeline.

A press release from the CEO office informed that a video conference with all DEOs was convened by the CEO to discuss issues and review the progress of pre-revision activities in connection with Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls w.r.t January 1, 2022 as the qualifying date.

At the meeting the

CEO appreciated the efforts of the DEOs while discharging their official duties. He reminded the officials that the election commission was monitoring the progress of various pre-revision and revision activities and exhorted all to complete assigned works within prescribed timeline.

The status of various pre-revision activities such as the status of Garuda App, forms for new voter registration, correction, deletion and transposition, demographically similar entries (DSEs) and logical errors were reviewed and

taken up with each district.

The district officials have also shared issues pertaining to their district. Issues relating to having an accurate electoral roll and systematic voters education and electoral participation (SVEEP) were also deliberated. It was discussed that further meetings would be held on these issues and on improving the electoral system in genera The meeting was attended by the CEO, officers from CEO’s office and the DEOs in the districts.

The deputy commissioners (DCs) are the designated DEOs.

"Life went on but it was never the same" A year passed since you left us, but we hold you close within our hearts forever and always.

We miss you and love you endlessly. dp-4857/21

From, Wife and Family Members

Born : 25.02.1979 – Died : 25.09.2021 We, the family of Late R. LETEMKOKBA (Longjang village) No: 3175. Rank UBC.DEF Mokokchung would like to express our gratitude to everyone who stood by us at the sudden demise of our beloved on 25.09.2021.

We have nothing to give you in return, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Celebrating the life with Jesus Christ of our dearest

Lt. Kariba Jamir (Mangmetong) on his 1st Death Anniversary

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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15/08/1931 – 01/10/2021 “Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her”

09/10/2020 – 09/10/2021

Remembered, loved & missed.

Proverbs 31:28

We, the bereaved family members of Late Imlisüla Longchar Chungtia, W/o Late Karineken Kechu would like to express our sincere and profound gratitude to each and every individual, churches, organizations, unions, friends and well-wishers from far and near who stood with us through your prayer and also supported us physically, materially and financially during the illness and demise of our beloved mother.

We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and every individual, but it is our sincere and humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Children & Grandchildren

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving daughters, sons-law, grandchildren & great grand children

Wka power div to act against theft

DIMAPUR: Taking note of the rampant electricity theft through illegal connection, the Wokha power division has cautioned that such cases if caught would be strictly dealt with as per provisions of the law. In a notification, SDO electrical sub-division, Wokha Thanyalo Kath informed that illegal connection, hooking, looping of electric supply line or tampering with meter was punishable offence under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act 2003.

Respective colony chairmen have been directed to take note and prevent illegal connection for better power supply to the colony.

F u r t h e r, S D O i n formed that any electrical connection should be taken through proper procedure.

SDO said electricity theft has led to damage of transformers and electrical appliances of other consumers at Wokha town.

prietors at Rs. 30,000 for teachers and 10,000-5,000 for school proprietors as per need. Leneno Y. Disong gave the treasurer’s report while the moderator read out proposed amendments to the constitution which was accepted and passed.

The morning session concluded with Bithuno Kikon reading out names of search committee members who would be selecting the next team of office bearers (2022 – 2024). In the second session which was moderated by Pheluopfelie, headmaster, St. Paul’s School, Phesama, Father Charles D. Souza was the resource person for the keynote session where a paper presentation on NEP 2020 was given.

He gave a slide show presentation on NEP 2020 and areas of concern were emphasised where it was seen that NEP 2020 had grandiose goals but implementation had to be elabo-

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

22/06/1972 – 03/09/2021 "He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness."

ISAIAH 57:2 With profound gratitude, we, the bereaved family members of Late A. Akiu wish to thank all the friends and well wishers from far and near for sharing the grief at the untimely demise our beloved dad and my husband. We are truly indebted to one and all who stood by us and supported morally, physically and financially from the beginning till the end.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Dr. B. Boorah Cancer Institute Guwahati 2. Administrator and staff Gironi Khar Guwahati 3. Naga Students' Union Guwahati 4. Eastern Naga Students' Union Guwahati 5. Yimchunger Baptist Church, DMP 6. ENPo 7. Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC) 8. Yimchunger Union DMP (YUD) 9. Kiutsukiuru Mikhung Arihako 10. Relatives, friends and well wishers.

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

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Born on 19-09-1975 – Died on 06-10-2021

12.09.1982 – 29.09.2021 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. LIPOKTEMSU AO (Chuchuyimlang) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the friends, neighbours, churches, organizations, well-wishers and Directorate of Industries & Commerce who stood by us physically, morally, spiritually and financially during his brief illness and demise.

We also extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to doctors & nurses of Fellowship Nursing Home & Zion Hospital, Dimapur who treated and took care of him during his illness.

It is our prayer that our Almighty God bless you all.

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We, the family members of Late Thejangulie Solo wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during his prolonged illness and sudden demise.

Special thanks to:1. Baptist Mission Church (BMC), Kohima 2. NCRC Bayavü Hill, Kohima 3. K.P Betheseda Hospital, Kohima 4. Forest Department, Kohima 5. Forest Colony, Kohima 6. Forest Colony Women Fellowship, Kohima 7. New Market Colony, Kohima 8. Bayavü Hill, Kohima 9. Thunder Club, Kohima 10. Mods on Kohima 11. Friends, neighbours and well wishers We may not be able to thank each and every one of you individually but our Father Almighty has seen your deeds and we pray that He repays you more and bless you all abundantly. k-1960/21

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WEATHER FORECAST OCTOBER 9

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Agartala Partly sunny and humid

33 25

A p.m. t-storm in spots

28 20

Aizawl

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

33 25

Imphal

Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

30 20

Itanagar

A morning t-storm in spots

30 21

Shillong

Some sun with a t-storm

24 16

Kohima

Couple of thunderstorms

25 18

Dimapur

A t-storm around in the a.m.

32 23

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A t-storm around in the a.m.

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Y. Kikheto Sema with officers of FOCUS-Nagaland project and officials of FAO India at the meeting. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Agriculture production commissioner (APC) and mission director, Y. Kikheto Sema with a team of officers of Fostering Climate Resilient Farming Systems in the North East –Nagaland (FOCUS-Nagaland) project held a joint meeting with officials of Food and Agriculture Organisation

of the United Nations (FAO) India led by country representative, Tomio Shichiri at Nagaland House, New Delhi on October 8.

According to a DIPR report, Y. Kikheto Sema acknowledged FAO for supporting FOCUS-Nagaland project in the state.

Emphasising the importance on learning

innovative farming technologies for agricultural growth in the state, he appealed to the FAO to organise exposure visits of officers and farmers to various state, regions of the country and even countries having similar agro climatic conditions and farming practices.

It may be mentioned

A stray morning thunderstorm 26 21

Zunheboto Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

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KVK Zbto organises swachhta prog

DIMAPUR: Special swachhta programme was organised on October 6 by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Zunheboto at Shichimi Village, Akuluto block, Zunheboto.

During the programme, training on “crop residue management and creating wealth from the farm and home waste” by CTO (agronomy/ plant breeding and genetics) was imparted

by Dr. Visakho Shunyu.

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that FAO is a partner organisation in the FOCUS project and is providing various training and handholding support to key interventions planned under the project.

Major activities include preparation of training materials and conducting training of veterinary officers in animal production; preparation of training materials and conducting training of trainers in sloping agricultural land technology (SALT), horticulture and animal husbandry; preparation of a long term weather data based agro-climatic atlas for Nagaland, etc.

Earlier, APC along with joint secretary and SPD of FOCUS-Nagaland, S. Tainiu met joint secretary, department of economic affairs, Manisha Sinha to brief her of FOCUS-Nagaland project and discuss the issue of advance grant from IFAD to which an assurance was given.

Inclusion of Noklak, Peren and Tuensang in the FOCUS project was also discussed.

Training, workshop on skill development in Longleng

Participants with special invitee during the training programme at Longleng. (NP)

Correspondent L O N G L E N G, O C T 7 (NPN): Basic training-cumworkshop on skill development to villages under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was organised by Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Longleng division at indoor stadium, here, on Thursday.

Acknowledging PHED division Longleng for organising the training programme in the district, special guest, EAC Ruokuosetuo was satisfied to learn that there were more percentage of local people in the workforce than non-locals.

He said that the youth between the age group 18-40 years constituted 40 percent-

age of local population.

The special guest encouraged the participants that the skill development training was an opportunity to enhance their skills and become self-reliant while contributing to the economy at large.

While delivering the keynote address, SDO PHED Longleng S. Chuba Phom said that the skill development training was organised to ensure the sustainability of water supply infrastructures by enabling stakeholders to take responsibility of operation and

maintenance after completion of the schemes.

During the training, participants were trained theoretically and practically by demonstrating the use of equipment and tools on four trades such as plumbing, masonry, welding and electrician by skilled master trainers.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by IEC consultant PHED Longleng Dauom Phom while vote of thanks was proposed by district coordinator PHED Longleng Sumachiba Walling.

USSC irked by ‘random transfer/attachment’

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Vice president of India, Venkaiah Naidu departed Nagaland on October 8 morning.

Dignitaries led by state governor, professor Jagdish Mukhi, legislators including Metsubo, Tovihoto, Medo Yhokha, Kashiho Sangtam and government officials led by chief secretary J Alam, home commissioner Abhijit Sinha, DGP Nagaland, John Longkumer, DC Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan commissioner police Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo and state protocol officer were present at the airport. (DPRO Dimapur)

DIMAPUR: United Sangtam Students Conference (USSC), the apex body of Sangtam student community, has expressed displeasure over “random transfer/attachment” of government employees “without reliever” and has banned the same within its jurisdiction.

In a press release, USSC president, Samuel B. Sangtam and general secretary, Lumpili Sangtam while reiterating its earlier notification has warned

head of departments not to enforce “random transfer/ attachment”.

USSC has warned that the concerned authority would be held responsible of the notice was “violated”.

Further, USSU said it would visit every department and asked all government employees to be at their own posting adding the conference would initiate its “own course of action” against irregular government employees.

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200 Chinese troops enter Indian territory in Arunachal

NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (IANS): Around 200 troops of China’s People’s Liberation Army entered into Indian territory last week leading to a face-off with the Indian Army at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, sources said. It happened during a routine patrol close to the LAC near Yangtse in Tawang Sector.

The Indian troops intercepted around 200 PLA soldiers, who had crossed over into the Indian side from Tibet and attempted to damage unoccupied bunkers.

This led to a face-off which was amicably resolved by the commanders at the local level. They met to disengage and de-escalate the situation. Top government sources said the faceoff between the two sides lasted for a few hours and was resolved as per the existing protocols. There was no damage caused to the Indian defences during the engagement.

Sources also stated that the India-China border has not been formally demarcated and hence there is a

The Indian and Chinese troops engaged in yet another face-off last week. (PTI)

difference in perception of the LAC between the two countries.

“Peace and tranquillity in these areas of differing perceptions has been possible by adherence to existing agreements and protocols between the two countries,” the source said.

Both sides undertake patrolling activities up to their line of perception.

Whenever patrols of both sides physically meet, the situation is managed according to established protocols and mechanisms agreed by both sides.

“Physical engagement can last for a few hours prior to disengaging as per mutual understanding,” said the

Arunachal formally devolves powers to Panchayati Raj I TA NAG A R , O C T 8 (PTI): The Ar unachal Pradesh government on Friday formally devolved powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), giving a shot in the arm of grassroots democracy in the northeastern state, officials said.

The formal devolution of powers to the panchayat bodies was made by adopting the SPICE (Sustainable, Participative, Inclusive, Comprehensive and Empowerment) model to make the PRIs self-governing entities. The state cabinet had on September 30 agreed for “genuine” devolution of powers to the PRIs as per the 73rd Constitutional amendment and 11th Schedule of the Constitution in 29 subjects.

Accordingly, 10 per cent of state-owned revenues (SoR) would be devolved to the PRIs, which would come into effect from the next financial year. This will be in addition to the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) grants, of-

Pema Khandu ficials of the Panchayati Raj Department said.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu, while formally launching the initiative, said that the state government, after studying the models of various states, worked out the SPICE model.

“Fund allocation will be based on population and area in a 50:50 ratio.

While 70 per cent will be basic grants, 30 per cent will be performance-based,” he said.

Obser ving that the PRIs need to improve their performance to avail funds, he urged the panchayat chiefs to get familiarised with the system.

source, adding that in last week’s incident there was no damage to defences.

It is stated that this is a “routine business” happening “whenever patrols meet, wherever there’s differing perceptions on the Line of Actual Control. Both sides patrol. Just that in this instance, the patrols happened to meet,” the source added.

India and China have been engaged in border disputes for the last 16 months at the Line of Actual control in Eastern Ladakh.

Twe l ve r o u n d s o f commander-level talks have taken place so far for the disengagement and the 13th round is scheduled to happen in mid October.

Manipur government orders probe into death of Abonmai Correspondent IMPHAL, OCT 8: Manipur government on Friday ordered an independent inquiry into the murder of Athuan Abonmai, former president of Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland).

The state government ordered the inquiry in pursuance of an agreement which the state government entered with ‘Joint Action Committee Against the Brutal Murder of Shri Athuan Abonmai’ on October 6 last.

The inquiry committee led by state additional chief secretary V Vumlunmang as inquiry officer will find the facts and circumstances leading to the death of the social activist.

It will also fix the responsibility while recommending preventive measures to avert any such incidents in the future.

The order issued by the state Governor will submit its reports within three months from the date of issue of the order.

Besides, the inquiry will be independent from the investigation to be done by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). However, the findings may be submit-

ment said. In 2018, the government of India included the Guwahati airport in the group of six airports -- Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangalore, Jaipur and Thiruvananthapuram -- set for privatisation for operations, management and development (OMD) for a period of 50 years.

Adani Enterprise Limited emerged as the successful bidder for all the six airports.

The concession agreement between the AAI and Adani Enterprise Limited was signed on January 19 this year in New Delhi.

NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (IANS): To take a stock of party poll preparedness, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J.P. Nadda will be on a two-day visit to Manipur from Saturday.

It has been learnt that during his visit, Nadda would be holding a series of meetings to take a stock of the situation on the ground.

The assembly elections in Manipur are scheduled to be held in February-March next year.

BJP’s national media head Anil Baluni said: “The BJP chief will be on a twoday visit to Manipur starting Saturday (October 9, 2021).

During his visit, he will take part in various important programmes and will guide the BJP state unit leaders and karyakartas (workers) on various issues.”

Ahead of Nadda’s visit, state in-charge and party national spokesperson Sambit Patra has already reached the northeastern state to review the preparation before Nadda’s visit.

In a social media post, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said: “Met @ sambitswaraj ji, Prabhari BJP Manipur today and

J.P Nadda with Manipur CM Biren Singh.

discussed about the preparation for @JPNadda Ji’s visit to Manipur on 9th and 10th October.”

A senior party functionary said: “During his two days visit, Nadda will take part in various party programmes and guide party workers. He will interact with state leaders in different groups and collect feedback from them.”

On October 9 after reaching Imphal, Nadda will first have lunch at the residence of booth president at Utlou and later he will address a public gathering there.

In the evening, Nadda will meet the BJP Manipur

core committee. After the core committee meeting, Nadda will meet BJP MPs and MLAs from the state.

On Sunday, Nadda will visit the Imphal residence of the King of Manipur, Rajya Sabha MP and the BJP leader Maharaja Leishemba Sanajaoba.

Nadda will also inaugurate the newly constructed state BJP office in Imphal.

He will also interact with prominent personalities and dignitaries from the state who have excelled in the field of education, sports, science and technology and entrepreneurship at the City convention centre in the state capital.

Union Minister Barla inspects 4 candidates file nomination PMJVK project works in Manipur for Oct 30 by-poll in Tuirial

SHILLONG, OCT 8 (PTI): A militant of the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) surrendered before a senior official in East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said. The militant identified as Emanuel Suchen, wanted in two IED attacks in the district earlier this year, surrendered before the senior district official at the district headquarters town of Khliehriat on Thursday, the minister said.

“Better sense prevailed for Suchen, he surrendered himself to the police. He surrendered himself before the Additional District Magistrate of East Jaintia Hills district in Khliehriat,” the Home minister told PTI. He said due process of law in dealing with surrendered militants will follow.

According to the Home minister, Suchen joined the HNLC in 2002, was arrested in 2008 and was jailed for three years only to return to the militant group after his release.

state government, claimed a DIPR release on his visit in the district.

During an interaction with officials of the district, he stated that as he is also from a minority group, he is willing to help the people of Senapati which consist of mostly minority groups.

He also appealed to the members present to take hold of every opportunity and benefits given to the minority under his ministry.

The Union minister has been on an inspection tour in the hill districts where various developmental works under the PMJVK were being taken up since his arrival in the state on October 6.

During the inspection, the Union minister expressed unhappiness on learning that the works could not be completed due to non-release of funds.

He however expressed satisfaction with the smooth progress of the works.

Union minister of state for minority affairs John Barla inspecting progress works of PMJVK projects.

Correspondent IMPHAL, OCT 8: Union minister of state for minority affairs John Barla on Friday inspected projects being taken up under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) in Manipur’s Senapati district.

The Union minister arrived at Imphal on October 6 on his five-day visit to review progress works of various developmental

From Friday onwards, the operations, management and development responsibilities of Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport will be handled by the new airport operator -- Adani Guwahati International Airport Limited (AGIAL) -- the statement said.

Amidst the sonorous traditional tune of ‘taalkhol’ and ‘Bihu’, in presence of the Adani Group’s representatives, the charge handover moment was witnessed by several staff and officers of the airport with their families.

In the initial three years, the new airport operator will be supported by the employees of the AAI. Speaking on the occasion, Kumar wished luck to the new operator and assured his support in the initial phase.

Baruah, in his address, thanked the AAI for bringing in noticeable changes to LGBI Airport.

He appealed to each individual at the airport and public at large for wholehearted support to make the airport a world class facility which will bring pride to the nation, the statement said.

‘Discrepancies’ in nurse recruitment in Mizoram

AIZAWL, OCT 8 (PTI): The Mizoram government has issued a show-cause notice to the director of Zoram Medical College (ZMC) over alleged discrepancies in the recent recruitment of nurses.

The state administration on Thursday sought an explanation at the earliest from Dr John Zohmingthanga, the director of the lone medical college in the state, over allegations that some ‘nurses’, who did not possess any nursing certificate, were recruited without conducting any personal interviews.

Voluntary nurses, who were hired in April for a limited period, have been staging an agitation at the hospital since October 5 over the alleged recruitment discrepancies. They

ted to the NIA, the order stated.

On the request of the state government, the Union ministry of home affairs had recently instructed the NIA to probe the sensitive murder case.

The inquiry order was issued in pursuance of the agreement which the state government signed with the JAC on October 6 last, the order stated.

The former ZB president was abducted by miscreants from Tamenglong district headquarters on September 22 last and subsequently murdered later in the evening of the same day.

He went to take part in a government community outreach programme attended by the state chief minister. His dead body was retrieved from a place at Pallong village under Tamei subdivision of the same district, some 30 km away from the place he was abducted.

Demanding justice in the murder case, the JAC with the support of various CSOs across the state launched a series of agitations. However, all forms of agitations were suspended after the agreement was signed.

BJP president J.P. Nadda on two-day visit to Manipur

HNLC militant surrenders in Meghalaya

Ghy airport’s operations handed over to Adani Group

G U WA H AT I , O C T 8 (PTI): The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati was handed over to the Adani Group for operations, management and development responsibilities on Friday.

Beginning the process of developing and modernising the Northeast’s foremost airport, the symbolic key of the airport was handed over

by Ramesh Kumar, Airport Director of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to Utpal Baruah, Chief Airport Officer of the new airport operator at an event held midnight, a press state-

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also claimed that they have been irregularly paid.

Main opposition party Zoram People’s Movement and influential outfit Mizo Students’ Union have also requested the state government to nullify the results.

The Health Department had last month issued an advertisement inviting applications for the recruitment of 50 nurses at ZMC on a contractual basis. The results of the personal interviews conducted between September 27 and September 30 were declared on October 4.

However, the results were strongly opposed from different quarters.

The voluntary nurses demanded that the results be rectified on or before

October 14.

Hundreds of voluntary nurses were hired in ZMC and other COVID care facilities in the state to cope up with a manpower crunch amid a spike in coronavirus cases.

A voluntary nurse at ZMC, on condition of anonymity, told PTI that at least 103 of them are working in the hospital. They have been hired for at least compulsorily 100 days at a monthly remuneration of Rs 22,000.

She claimed that in the government advertisement, it was clearly mentioned that voluntary nurses would be given priority in recruitment to the 50 posts, but only 14 were selected whereas over 80 per cent of them had applied.

projects being taken up under PMJVK in the state.

On the third day of his visit, the Union minister inspected ongoing construction works of a model residential school, working women hostel and Sabhavna Mandap under PMJVK at Senapati district headquarters.

Seeing the progress of the ongoing development in full swing, Barla was pleased and excited with the work taken up by the

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND

NO.juD/Succ-34/19-20/92

Dated Zbto. the 07/10/2021

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Whereas application has received from Smti Toili Sema U/S 372 of the Indian Succession Act, resident of School Colony, Satakha Town for Succession of SBI A/C No - 11819537998, P.P.O No - 240559318836, pension benefits & other allowances, debts & securities of Late G. Heito Sema.

Notice is hereby issued for filing objections to all who have interest in the said claim(s) within 45 (forty five) days from the date of publication to this notice.

AIZAWL, OCT 8 (PTI): Four candidates have filed their nominations for the October 30 by-poll to Tuirial assembly seat, an official of the Election Commission office here said on Friday.

The bypoll to Tuirial seat was necessitated by the death of its MLA Andrew H Thangliana, who died in August. “Four candidates from four different parties have filed nominations for the bypoll till 3 pm on Friday, the last date of filing nomination papers,” Kolasib returning officer Lallawmawma told PTI. The ruling Mizo National Front has fielded K Laldawngliana, while main opposition ZPM fielded Laltlanmawia, he said. Congress candidate Chalrosanga Ralte and BJP nominee K Laldinthara too filed nominations on Friday, he said.

Scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on October 11 and the last date for

withdrawal of candidature is October 13. According to Lallawmawma, more than 17,900 voters are expected to exercise their franchise in 27 polling stations of Tuirial.

The final roll is, however, is yet to be published, he said. Of the total voters are 663 Brus, who are currently lodging in transit camps in Tripura and have already been allowed to permanently settle in that state, he said.

The Election Commission is yet to decide whether or not to arrange special polling booths for the Bru voters, he added. Political parties and civil society organisations have been demanding the deletion from the voters’ list names of Bru voters who were reluctant to return to Mizoram and have been allowed to re-settle in Tripura.

Names of nearly 12,000 Bru voters are still in Mizoram voters’ list as their re-settlement is under process, election officials said.

Government of Nagaland

Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland Health Project Kohima : Nagaland

No.NHP/Procurement XXXVII/2021/5932

Dated: Kohima 8th October 2021

CORRIGENDUM Reference our E-Tender ref. no. 2021_DHFW_396_1 and bid ref no. NHP/PP/2021/A/006 published/uploaded in nagalandtenders. gov.in 14th September 2021 for Infrastructural Development of CHC, PHC and SC of Kohima District. The last date for submission has been extended up to 16th October 2021 11:30 AM and opening of the same on 16th October 2021 12:00 PM. Sd/Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao Project Director Nagaland Health Project Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Kohima : Nagaland dc-974/21

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DISTRICT : KOHIMA.

IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT

(THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) (KOHIMA BENCH) W.P (C) NO. 219 /2020.

Shri. Akangnungba Ao -VSState of Nagaland & 5 Ors.

……….PETITIONER.

………RESPONDENTS. To, 1. The General Manager, District Industries Office, Mokokchung, Nagaland.

2. The Manager, HDFC Head Office, Ground Floor, PN 4763, New Secretariat Road, Phezoucha, Kohima, Nagaland.

3. The Branch Manager, HDFC Bank, Mokokchung, Nagaland

NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that W.P (C) NO. 219/20 has been filed by the above named Petitioner in the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, wherein you have been impleaded as Respondent Nos. 4, 5 & 6.

The Hon’ble High Court vide Order dated 04/10/2021, has directed to issue summon by way of substitute publication in the paper and the matter has been listed again after Puja vacation. i.e. returnable after 2 (Two) weeks.

If no appearance is made on your behalf or by your advocate or by someone authorized by law to act on your behalf on the next date of appearance, the matter will be heard and decided in your absence.

Signed and sealed by the order of the Court on this the 8th day of October’, 2021.

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NOTICE INVITING TENDER Nagaland University, Headquarters Lumami hereby invites tender from qualified Contractors/Suppliers for the following works under AICTE sponsored Projects to be executed at Kohima Campus, Meriema.

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violence: Cong demands Lakhimpur case: SC dissatisfied with UP govt Lakhimpur dismissal of Ajay, his son’s arrest DO YOU TREAT OTHER ACCUSED THE SAME WAY? SC ASKS UP GOVT ON ‘BRUTAL MURDER’ IN LAKHIMPUR KHERI

murder case.

“See there is a straight statement made by the eye witness, the person who has seen the incident,” the bench said, adding, “Post mortem report does not show the gun shot injury, is a ground for not taking the custody of the accused”.

The top court posted the matter for hearing on October 20.

Four farmers were mowed down by an SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri when a group agitating against the Centre’s three new farm laws was holding a demonstration against the visit of UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on October 3.

Two BJP workers and a driver were beaten to death allegedly by the angry pro-

The Uttar Pradesh Police issued a fresh notice to Union minister Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish asking him to appear before it by 11 am Saturday in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that left eight dead, after he missed his summons for Friday.

Declaring his son “innocent”, Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra said Ashish could not appear on Friday as he was “not well”, but he will record his statement on Saturday. The latest notice, pasted on the wall of Ajay Mishra’s house Friday afternoon, warned that legal action will be initiated against Ashish if he fails to appear on Saturday.

Deputy Inspector General (Headquarters) Upendra Agarwal who is heading

the team probing Sunday’s incident waited for him at the police lines but he didn’t show up, after which the fresh notice was issued.

In Lucknow, the Union minister, whose son faces a murder case in connection with the October 3 violence, said, “We have full faith in law. My son is innocent. He got a notice on Thursday but he said he was not well.

He will appear before the police tomorrow and give his statement and evidence as he is innocent.” He was talking to reporters outside Chowdhary Charan Singh airport in Lucknow.

On Opposition relentless attack on him and demand for his resignation, the minister said, “Vipaksh to kuch bhi mangta hai (Opposition can demand anything).”

Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish but no arrest has been made so far.

Ashish was asked by the police to appear before it at 10 am Friday, but he skipped the summons.

The MoS Home has, however, claimed that neither his son nor he was present at the site when the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri erupted on Sunday that led to the death of eight people, including four farmers.

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala alleged that going by the Supreme Court’s observations on Friday, “it has become clear that the (Narendra) Modi and Yogi (Adityanath) governments are standing with criminals who have kept the Consitu-

tion and law bound”.

“We have only one demand that Ajay Kumar Mishra Teni is dismissed immediately without any delay and all accused are arrested.”

Since the top court has expressed doubt over the police, CBI and the administration, “we want that a commission of two sitting judges be set up under whose supervision an SIT should be formed and the guilty be punished within 30 days,” Surjewala said.

Only then the Constitution and the law could be saved, else people will lose faith in them, he claimed.

“Modi ji, you did not follow ‘raj dharma’ after Atal Bihari Vajpayee told you to do so earlier. But, this is a test for him (Modi) to follow ‘raj dharma’ now.

No accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri killings have been arrested till now,” the Congress chief spokesperson said.

He also demanded the constitution of a special bench to hear the pending murder case against Ajay Mishra Teni and decide on it on its next date of hearing on October 20.

No action will be taken under pressure, without evidence: UP CM on Lakhimpur violence case

Why are you silent on Lakhimpur incident: Sibal to PM Modi

CBI can directly register case, preliminary probe not mandatory: SC

Thanks to PM, festive spirit has faded, says Rahul

NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (PTI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, and said just “one word of sympathy” was needed from him.

In a tweet, Sibal said, “Lakhimpur Kheri Horror.

Modi ji, Why are you silent?

We need just one word of sympathy from you. That should not be difficult!” “Had you been in opposition how would you have reacted?

Please tell us,” the Rajya Sabha MP said. Earlier this week, Sibal had urged the Supreme Court to act suo motu on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

He later thanked the CJI after the SC took cognisance of the incident and had said courts in India are temples of justice that can restore the faith of the voiceless.

NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (IANS): Supreme Court on Friday held that it is not mandatory for the CBI to launch a preliminary enquiry (PE) in all cases of corruption or other offences, and instead it can register a regular case upon the satisfaction of a cognizable offence.

A bench, headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices Vikram Nath and B.V. Nagarathna, said: “We hold that in case the information received by the CBI, through a complaint or a ‘source information’, discloses the commission of a cognisable offence, it can directly register a regular case instead of conducting a preliminary enquiry, where the officer is satisfied that the information discloses the commission

of a cognizable offence.”

The top court, however, added this does not take away from the value of conducting a preliminary enquiry in an appropriate case, and conducting a preliminary enquiry would not take away from the ultimate goal of prosecuting accused persons in a timely manner. “However, we once again clarify that if the CBI chooses not to hold a preliminary enquiry, the accused cannot demand it as a matter of right,” it added.

The bench added that precedents of the top court and the provisions of the CBI manual make it abundantly clear that a preliminary enquiry is not mandatory in all cases which involve allegations of corruption. “The decision of the Constitution Bench in

NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, saying thanks to him the “festive spirit has faded” due to sustained inflation.

In a tweet, Gandhi quoted a news report that price rise has hit the common people hard with petrol becoming dearer by Rs 2.35 and diesel by Rs 3 in 11 days. “The prices of petrol, diesel and food items and LPG are continuing to rise.

Thanks to Modi Ji, the festive spirit has faded,” he said in a tweet in Hindi with the hashtag “price hike”.

Rahul Gandhi and his Congress party has been attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rise in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG and of essential food items.

LUCKNOW, OCT 8 (PTI): There will be no injustice with anyone and no action will be taken under any pressure, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday, amid demands by the opposition to arrest Union Minister Ajay Mishra’s son in the Lakhimpur-Kheri violence case.

Describing the violence, which left eight people, including four farmers, dead, as unfortunate, he said the government is going deep into the details of the incident.

“There is no place for violence in democracy, and when the law is giving guarantee to secure everyone, there is no need to take it into one’s hands, whosoever they be,” the chief minister said while speaking to a news channel. On allegations that attempts are being made to save the minis-

testers, while a local journalist was also killed in the violence.

An FIR under section 302 of the IPC has been registered against the Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra and others in the

incident in Tikonia police station but no arrest has been made so far.

Farmer leaders have claimed that Ashish was in one of the cars that allegedly knocked down the protesters but the minister has denied the allegations.

MoS Ajay Mishra says son ‘innocent’

message has gone”. The top court questioned the soft approach of the police towards the accused (Ashish Mishra) named in the FIR after Salve said that a notice seeking his presence has been sent and he has sought some time.

“Mr Salve, these are very serious charges. We are not on merits of whatever it is... If you see the FIR which is filed by the counsel (of UP), this is an offence under Section 302 (murder) of the IPC apart from other sections. “Is it the same way we treat other accused in other cases also. We send notice and say please come, please stay..,” the bench quipped.

Salve said if allegations and evidence are true and the manner in which the car was driven leaves no manner of doubt that possibly it is a

Yogi Adityanath ter’s son, Ashish Mishra, in the case, Adityanath said, “There is no such video. We have issued numbers, and if anyone has evidence, they can upload it. All will be crystal clear. There will be no injustice with anyone.

No one will be allowed to take the law in his hand but no action will be taken under any pressure.”

“We will not arrest anyone on allegations. But yes, if someone is guilty, he will also not be spared irrespective of who he is,” he said. Four of the eight

people who died on Sunday were farmers, allegedly knocked down by vehicles carrying BJP workers. Angry farmers then allegedly lynched some people in the vehicles. The other dead included two BJP workers and their driver.

Farmers claimed that Ashish Mishra was in one of the vehicles, an allegation denied by him and his father who say they can produce evidence to prove he was at an event at that time. Asserting that action in Uttar Pradesh is take based on evidence, Adityanath said, “We did this all over the state.

Action was taken against whosoever evidence was found.” “Be it a BJP MLA or an opposition MLA and anyone in any post. We never hesitated in taking action.

In Lakhimpur incident also, the government is doing the same thing,” he said.

NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (PTI): The Congress on Friday demanded the immediate dismissal of Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra, arrest of his son Ashish and setting up of a commission of two sitting judges so that farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence get justice within 30 days.

It also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to follow ‘raj dharma’ by ensuring that all those accused in the killing of farmers during the violence on Sunday are arrested.

Violence had broken out on Sunday after two SUVs allegedly ran over a group of anti-farm law protesters who were demonstrating against the visit of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya at TikoniaBanbirpur road in Lakhimpur Kheri. Eight people were killed in the violence which included four farmers.

Union Minister Ajay Mishra’s son has been accused of hitting farmers with his vehicle in Lakhimpur Kheri. The UP Police has lodged a case against

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Lalita Kumari case holds that if the information received discloses the commission of a cognisable offence at the outset, no preliminary enquiry would be required,” it added, in its 64-page judgment.

The bench said since the institution of a preliminary enquiry in cases of corruption is not made mandatory before the registration of an FIR under the CrPC, the Prevention of Corruption Act, or even the CBI manual, for it to issue such a direction “will be tantamount to stepping into the legislative domain”.

The bench also pointed out that registration of a regular case can have disastrous consequences for the career of an officer, if the allegations were proved to be wrong.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (AGENCIES): Dissatisfied with the steps taken by Uttar Pradesh government in the “brutal” murder of eight persons including four farmers at Lakhimpur Kheri, the Supreme Court Friday questioned non-arrest of accused, directed preservation of evidence and mulled transferring probe to another agency, saying “proof of the pudding is in the eating”.

Without mincing words, a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said, “the law must take its course against all accused” and “the government has to take all remedial steps in this regard to inspire confidence” in the investigation of “brutal murder of eight persons”.

The UP government will have “to make another pudding and make it palatable”, senior lawyer Harish Salve, appearing for the state, said, adding that whatever is done so far is not satisfactory.

He assured the bench that “between today and tomorrow whatever is the shortfall (in the probe) will be filled up because the

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Big is not a crime

ecent reports of another expose by The Indian Express, citing media reports of well known Indians who parked hundreds of crore rupees abroad- has taken the nation by storm. The only notable and dismaying aspect is that such a humungous explosion did not actually rankle the India national media like it did with the 2001 Telgi scam estimated at around Rs.20,000 crore and many other scams .

It is surprising because the Modi government which has credited itself of being scam-free has not been seen to be as active as it is in the media. The scam involved, much like the Bofors howitzer deal and others, amounts to several thousand crore rupees of ill gotten money including tax evasion. In the most recent Pandora papers, a sequel to the Panama papers, millions of leaked documents and the biggest journalism partnership in history have uncovered financial secrets of 35 current and former world leaders, more than 330 politicians and public officials in 91 countries and territories, and a global lineup of fugitives, con artists and murderers. The names in the Panama papers scam is like a who’s who of the globe such as the King of Jordan, the presidents of Ukraine, Kenya and Ecuador, the prime minister of the Czech Republic and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The files also detail financial activities of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “unofficial minister of propaganda” and more than 130 billionaires from Russia, the United States, Turkey and other nations.

Over 380 Indians have been named in the ‘Pandora Papers’ – the millions of leaked files casting light on around 29,000 off-the-shelf companies and private trusts set up by 14 global corporate services firms.

An investigation of the Pandora Papers records, undertaken by The Indian Express, has also revealed that Anil Ambani, the chairperson of Reliance ADA Group and his associates own at least 18 offshore companies across Jersey, British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cyprus. Seven of these firms, set up within three years, have borrowed and invested at least $1.3 billion or Rs. 9,768,27,15,000. Ironically, like terrorism, ‘offshore financial centers’ (shell companies) and ‘tax havens’ do not have a globally accepted definition.

They are described as a system or location where non-residents are allowed to park funds without having to reveal their full identity or the source of the wealth. Surprising because similar reports of illegal wealth stashed in tax havens were published in Offshore Leaks (2013), Panama Papers (2016) and Paradise Papers (2017). All these exposés resulted in naming and shaming some of the rich and wealthy, including politicians. After the Panama Papers leaks, at least two of them lost their power not to speak of reputation. These revelations or exposes will continue to make waves in the media but there is hardly going to even be a ripple effect to result in getting those named under the dragnet of the law. The legal process even in India does very little to bring these cheats to book.

Even the much talked about Swiss Bank accounts of hundreds of Indians that used to hog the media headlines since the 70s has not progressed much beyond the realm of speculation. This proves that big fishes play with big money in big offshore banks where the law does little else than trying to impress that it is doing something.

DailyDevotion Coming to Jesus

Come to Me… —Matthew 11:28

Isn’t it humiliating to be told that we must come to Jesus! Think of the things about which we will not come to Jesus Christ. If you want to know how real you are, test yourself by these words— “Come to Me….” In every dimension in which you are not real, you will argue or evade the issue altogether rather than come; you will go through sorrow rather than come; and you will do anything rather than come the last lap of the race of seemingly unspeakable foolishness and say, “Just as I am, I come.” As long as you have even the least bit of spiritual disrespect, it will always reveal itself in the fact that you are expecting God to tell you to do something very big, and yet all He is telling you to do is to “Come….”

“Come to Me….” When you hear those words, you will know that something must happen in you before you can come. The Holy Spirit will show you what you have to do, and it will involve anything that will uproot whatever is preventing you from getting through to Jesus. And you will never get any further until you are willing to do that very thing. The Holy Spirit will search out that one immovable stronghold within you, but He cannot budge it unless you are willing to let Him do so.

How often have you come to God with your requests and gone away thinking, “I’ve really received what I wanted this time!” And yet you go away with nothing, while all the time God has stood with His hands outstretched not only to take you but also for you to take Him. Just think of the invincible, unconquerable, and untiring patience of Jesus, who lovingly says, “Come to Me….”

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Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Break the chain of child labour

hildren are the future of a nation and are the mirror of its development. Their shriveled or blossomed face reflects country’s degradation or advancement. Since ancient times, their care has been the sole responsibility of the society. In human life, childhood is the stage when they need love, affection, trust, responsibility and acceptability and safety. The people whose childhood has been secure, respectful & reciprocal, their personality and future are generally found to be balanced and they contribute for the wellbeing of the society. But it is poignant that large portion of children have to spend their childhood in a miserable condition.

The children who should have to contribute in nation’s progress as engineer, doctor, scientist, officer, journalist, businessman, or progressive farmer, are unfortunately engaged as child labourer for livelihood of their family.

A child is meant to learn and not earn. Chronic Poverty, high population growth, lack of interest in education, migration, natural disaster, increasing landlessness, rising and

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unemployment etc. are the underlying reasons behind the child labour. These children come from such family, who have no other means other than human work-force. Even after 73 years of independence, India has not come out of poverty. The economic as well as population policies of governments have failed and a large portion of the masses are bereft of even basic amenities.

The problem of child labour has always been neglected at national level.

Although this problem has its presence in all ages.

In ancient time, the children engaged themselves in agriculture or other family occupations. After industrialization, the concept of child labour also transformed. Children became an independent unit and they have to join the workplace without guardian’s protection and have to handle their problems themselves.

The child labour has been promoted gradually by industrialist, factory owner, hotels, and landlord farmers, because the children work for undefined hours without any hue & cry on minimal wages.

“More hand more work”

mentality of labourer family has made the situation from bad to worse. Such children are deprived of inclusive social protection regarding education & all-round development and their whole childhood undergoes for earning wages. They are seen having sickle, fade or other equipments in their hand in place of books or notebooks.

The problem of child labour can be found in every corner of the world.

India, Brazil, Haiti, Kenya, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bangla Desh are the most affected countries. Unicef report 2020 reveals that approximately 16 Crore children are engaged in child labour, out of which half belongs to Asian sub-continent. Globally 9 million additional children are at risk of being pushed into child labour by the end of 2022 as a result of pandemic COVID 19.

The agriculture, forestry & fishing sector accounts for 70% of children as child labour, followed by 20% in service and 10% in industry. The child labour in rural areas stands 14% as against 5% in urban areas.

The child labour is more prevalent among boys, but when household chores

are taken into account, the gender gap narrows.

Several industries in India are fully reliant on child labour. Kalin industry in Kashmir, glass industry in Firozabad, Cracker & match industry in Shivkashi (Tamilnadu), slate industry in Mandsaur (MP), leather industry in Kanpur & Agra, Diamond polish industry in Rajasthan & Gujarat, lock industry of Aligarh, Bangle industry of Jaipur, Hosiery, Bidi, fishery, etc. have their existence on the cheap wages of child labour. Most of the Dhabas and hotels in the country are flourishing due to 15-16 hour working of child labour.

Involvement of child labour in hazardous activities leads to numerous health and psychological problems like chest & abdominal pain, skin infections, eye or ear problem, headache, physical tardiness, respiratory infections. Due to no proper guardianship & care such children often exposed to theft, violence, criminal activities, physical & sexual abuses, drugs and other immoral activities.

The problem of child labour has been tackled through protective legisla-

tion at both national and international levels. The government has enacted the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 to prohibit the engagement of children in certain employment and to regulate the conditions of work in certain other employment. The Supreme Court in its judgement on 10th December 1996, has declared child labour as illegal. Article 24 of the Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any hazardous industry or factory or mines. Article 39 has provision of protection of children against exploitation and moral & material abandonment. Article 45 in the constitution deals the provision of free & compulsory education for children below 14 years and for this “Right to Free & Compulsory Education Act 2009” has been implemented in year 2010. The Factories Act 1948, The Plantation Labour Act 1951, Motor Transport Workers Act 1961, The Contract Labour Act 1970, and Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act 1976 have been promulgated.

The words “child” and “labour” together sig-

nifies a disconcerting and negative narrative. But the prevailing socio-economic conditions donot permit to root out child labour overnight. A hungry person cannot be expected to listen to valuable advice unless he can fill up his stomach first. In 1987, National Policy on Child Labour was framed for education, health, entertainment, and other development works for their well-being, but it needs to be reshaped and keep free from bureaucratic red-tapism.

Child labour has been a burning issue all over the world. It cannot be eradicated without joint collaboration of society, family and administration.

Child Labour is a social crime as every child has a right to shine. In today’s scientific age, although we have reached on Moon and Mars, world has come closer due to globalization, and numerous works of development can be counted on finger; but the ground reality is that without rooting out the child labour, a nation cannot become “Swasth, Sashakt & Samriddh Rashtra”.

Prabhat Kishore is a technocrat & academician

Local policy response to global energy crisis

he global energy crunch is continuous and ongoing.

It is offset by access to limited natural resources, resulting in low supply to meet the ever rising demand. Its impact assumes multiple manifestations, including record energy prices and concomitant inflation in European Union and the United Kingdom, and power cuts affecting critical nation’s industries, left millions without electricity and hospitalization of workers due to carbon monoxide poisoning during power blackouts (China, a case in hand). The current global energy is partially caused

by Covid-19 induced lockdown.

There were reported shortages of workers in (coal) mining sector as localised curbing measures were enforced. However, policies of the governments have also been identified as responsible for the energy crisis.

Member states of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, an international environmental treaty to fight against perilous human interference with the climate system and signed by 154 states at the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, were asked to frame their own Intended Nationally Determined Contributions. Under this Contributions scheme, each member state works out its own emission strategy for greenhouse gas reduction for a targeted period. The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) are non-binding national plans and embedded

in it were the policies and aims of the parties to the treaty to mitigate emissions in response to climate change. Adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015 thus formalised NDC and hence various member states, including China and European Union, put a cap on emission.

Enforcement of the Paris Agreement in 2016 saw its member states gradually gravitated towards investment in renewable and green-based energy sources. That has expectedly precipitated competitive investment in environment-friendly energy generation. Whereas what is still remaining undeniable is much of the world still heavily depends on conventional sources of energy like oil, gas, coal or nuclear. Contrary to the common projections, energy generation from renewable sources failed to commensurate with bulging market demand.

Analysts concurred that curbing emission norms and associated leap to non-conventional sources of energy as contributing factors to the current crises.

The ripple effect went on to disturb energy prices in India, with fuel cost, among other cascading effects, setting record prices across the country. Given that policies of the local/national governments have been a crucial determinant in energy supply chain, the policy makers are incumbent to initiate contextual vital steps at the state/local level.

Developing rural Nagaland assumes significance considering

that Nagaland enjoys 71.14 (2011 Census) percentage share of rural population. New technology interventions as well as dedicated approaches to sustainable exploitation of technology-free pristine resources are critical to policy formulation.

Based on the applicability in Nagaland, the technology commonly called as hydroger, a portmanteau of two words – hydro and generator, was developed by NEPeD in collaboration with the Nagaland Tool Room and Training Centre. What is unique to this hill-friendly technology is its indigenous design and simplicity, its adaptability in streams/rivulets negotiating through steep and narrow terrains and its compatibility with both low lying areas and higher heights. Off late, lighting in few villages was briefly powered by hydroger until challenges such as maintenance and dearth of technical knowhow among the locals forced stop the novel initiative in the energy sector.

A relook at this intervention by training and equipping the locals with the technical knowhow for basic maintenance work will be a big boost. The locals must also be sensitized that every facility runs with a cost and hence minimal energy price corresponding to consumption may be charged.

With no large power consuming facilities and taking into account the river gradients, hydrogers and other indigenous interventions offer a viable solution to frequent power cuts in rural,

or even average urban, areas.

Further, policy makers ought to seize full advantage of the state’s landscape, acknowledge wind as a potential clean energy resource and exploit ways to harness it.

As per the Nagaland State Human Development Report (2016), the state has 13,318 sq km (80% of state’s geographical area) of forest cover. The state is carbon neutral, or even netzero carbon, as the state’s vast expanse of forest absorbs more carbon than it emits. Emissions from the traditional practice of slash and burn cultivation forms a major contributing factor.

However, NEPED in 2009 had concluded that jhum cultivation in Nagaland experienced a declining trend. This also means reduction in alternate use of land for shifting cultivation and jhum re-growths, leading to reshaping of jhum landscapes into forestlands and increased carbon sequestration capacity. Though no exact data is available as to how much tonnes of carbon the forests of Nagaland are currently being absorbed, the sequestered greenhouse gases, when released through anthropogenic activities including wildfire or slash and burn cultivation, could negatively impact climate prediction in the long term.

Despite the role of indigenous communities in conserving forests and balancing increasing climate instability, the current model of carbon credit trading do not benefit them at all as the market give primary emphasis

on multi-national companies and big business establishments.

Policy, as such, need to be framed in the local context to negotiate at the national/global climate forums for incentivising both the state and indigenous communities who forego the practice of shifting cultivation, or had been conserving and preserving the forests for centuries, thereby contributing locally in combating climate change. The proceeds as state share will be additional revenue for the state to invest in R&D on clean energy measures.

Report has it that the ongoing global energy crisis is attributable to shortage of workers and inability to perfectly click investment in non-renewable with renewable sources. The cause of shortage of workers is twofold – less qualified workers and immigration policy offset by Brexit and pandemic. Commissioning oil fields in Nagaland would augment the energy scenario, though miniature it may be. The state in the meantime is imperative to train, skill and equip our youth with the latest technological knowledge and form a workforce on development, designing, governance and use of clean and green energy. The enterprising youth will automatically innovate and indigenise such technologies based on location-specific measures. A well measured step into our future would save us from unwanted extremes.

Nukhosa Chüzho Kohima, khozch@gmail.com

Emerging importance of ‘Mental Health Club’ in schools and colleges in Nagaland

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ood mental health is cr ucial for a healthy life as it includes our psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. According to the American Psychological Association, mental- health problems among the students have been rising since the 1990s. Many students are experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, severe mood swings, harming oneself, addiction, anger, eating/sleeping disorder, forgetfulness, fear, etc., but fail to find a way out to cure the problems and it leads to poor academic performance. So, this is where the schools and colleges can play a pivotal role in introducing mental health club and create awareness among the students by organizing various activities.

Why suicide cases among the students are increasing day by day? According to a survey, suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-29 age group.

Most suicidal persons commit suicide as they are unable to find alternative ways to solve their problems. According to data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), every hour one student commits suicide in India. The National Crime Records Bureau data shows that 10, 159 students died by suicide in 2018, an increase from 9,905 in 2017 and 9,478 in 2016. Maharashtra had the highest number of students in 2018 with 1,448- almost 4 suicides everyday- followed by Tamil Nadu with 953 and Madhya Pradesh with 862.

Factors that cause suicide among students are usually academic stress, the pressure to get excellent grade, parental expectations and immense competition to do well. Every year many students commit suicide after the result of various board exams or competitive exams are being announced. When they are unable to meet the expectation, they feel their future is miserable and they end up committing suicide.

Unfortunately, mental health issues among the students often go unnoticed. Lack of awareness about mental health issue and the absence of counselors or psychologists in schools and colleges prevent the students from getting help they need.

Many schools and colleges are still lacking behind in

providing mental health services. According to a study, around 37% college students in India are suffering from depression or some form of mental illness. With the increase in mental health problems among the students, the State Government should make it mandatory for every schools and colleges in Nagaland to take initiative and establish mental health club and provide counseling facility for the well-being of the students.

Frequent mental health awareness programme should be organized in order to provide the students the overview of what is mental health, help the students identify potential mental health issues and to terminate mental health stigma. Institutions should also orga-

nize training or workshop for teachers on how to deal with students with mental health issues. Students should be given proper guidance on how to get access to the mental health services or seek professional for better mental health condition.

“If we start being hon-

est about our pain, our anger, and our shortcomings instead of pretending they don’t exist, then maybe we’ll leave the world a better place than we found it.”-Russell Wilson Khrutalu Dozo Immanuel College Dimapur dozolulu@gmail.com

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‘Tis the season to be safe and calm and kind

In just two months, we will be celebrating Christmas, however, we must not remain complacent. No matter how and where we spend the Holidays, it is important that we keep up-to-date on the latest public health orders and recommendations and follow them.

We will have to think of ways to celebrate and enjoy the holiday season despite not being able to gather in large numbers like other years.

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No external forces will be allowed to violate our territory: IAF chief

NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (IANS): Despite the huge uproar across the country over the October 3 violence in Lakhimpur Kheri that left nine persons dead, the BJP is set to sweep the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh next year, according to the latest ABP-CVoter-IANS State of States 2021 tracker that was conducted after the Lakhimpur Kheri incident.

The survey findings can work as a boost for the BJP, which is on the backfoot over the matter.

As per the survey, the seat projection for the BJP and its allies is between 241 and 249, while its nearest rival Samajwadi Party and its allies are projected to win 130-138 seats. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is likely to win just 15 to 19 seats, while the Congress and others won’t manage to cross the double-digit mark.

The region-wise breakup gives lead to the opposition parties in Western UP, but the BJP is expected to gain in all the regions of the state.

In the Awadh region, the BJP is likely to get 65 to 69 seats, while the SP will win 19 to 23 seats. In Bundelkhand, the saffron party is likely to get 13 to 17 seats, while the SP’s tally will between 1 and 5 seats.

ing IAF’s rich heritage and passing it on to the future generations,” he said.

The IAF chief said that the last year had been quite challenging, yet extremely rewarding, and the prompt actions in response to developments in eastern Ladakh where India and China have been in a standoff over the border dispute since May 2020 - were a testament of the IAF’s combat readiness.

“Your accomplishments have been impressive and you have helped achieve significant progress in many areas. I want to thank each of you and your families for the sacrifices that you have made and continue to make, while serving in this glorious

service. I will continue to rely on your skills, courage, determination and hard work in the years ahead,” he said. He said that the force’s sacred duty is to protect nation’s sovereignty and integrity at any cost. “... you are to do what it takes to ensure that we do not let the nation down,” he said.

Noting the security environment in the region and beyond has been impacted by a complex interplay of geo-political forces, he said that moreover, the advent of new domains - over and above the traditional domains of land, sea and air - have resulted in a paradigm shift in the way military operations will be conducted.

Dera chief Ram Rahim convicted in disciple Ranjit’s murder case

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (IANS): A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Haryana’s Panchkula on Friday held Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh guilty in the murder case of Dera follower Ranjit Singh, officials said.

Ram Rahim Singh is currently serving a 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment for the rape of two women followers at Rohtak’s Sunaria jail. He was also convicted for life for the murder of Sirsa-based journalist Ram Chander Chattrapati.

Apart from Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the CBI court on Friday also convicted four others -Krishan Lal, Sabdil Singh, Jasbir Singh and Avtar Singh -- in the same case.

The quantum of the sentence will be pronounced on October 12, the CBI

said in a statement.

Ranjit Singh, a resident of Khanpur Kolian village in Kurukshetra, was murdered on July 10, 2002 when he was working in the fields of his village.

The CBI had registered the said case on the orders passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2003 and then it took over the investigation of the case which was earlier registered at Police Station Sadar, Thanesar in Kurukshetra.

After investigating the case for four years, the CBI filed a chargesheet in July, 2007 against six accused and charges were framed in December, 2008. During the pendency of trial, one accused died last year and trial proceedings were abated against him.

In sync with the changing nature of war-fighting, ongoing capability enhancement in the Indian Air Force is aimed at providing the optimum means for employing air power and achieving desired effects across domains - swiftly and decisively, the IAF chief said.

He said that theme for this year’s anniversary celebrations is being self-reliant and being capable.

Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said that the force has been at the vanguard of indigenisation in domestic aerospace sector, and due to concerted efforts at all levels, a large number of low-tech, low-cost, and high-volume spares have been indigenised across all fleets.

The need of the hour is to reassess and realign with emerging trends, in order to gain from ongoing efforts towards greater self-reliance in high-tech items, he added.

“I am happy to report that several projects are well underway for harnessing the potential of automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence in order to transform the way we fight future wars,” he said.

Court refuses bail to Aryan, 2 others in drugs case MUMBAI, OCT 8 (PTI): A metropolitan magistrate here on Friday denied bail to Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, and two others in a case pertaining to the alleged seizure of banned drugs from a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate R M Nerlikar rejected the bail pleas of Aryan Khan (23) and the other two accused.

The court on Thursday sent Aryan Khan and seven others arrested in the case in 14-day judicial remand after their NCB custody ended.

Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, appearing for the NCB, opposed the bail applications of the three accused. After hearing the arguments, the magistrate denied bail to Aryan Khan, Munmun Dhamecha and Arbaaz Merchant, saying their applications were not maintainable.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had arrested these three along with some others over the last weekend after raiding the Goa-bound Cordelia cruise ship on Saturday evening. The central agency had claimed to have recovered drugs from the ship.

There is difference between what PM says, does: Gehlot Slams Centre over inflation, farm laws UDAIPUR, OCT 8 (PTI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying people have understood that there is a difference in what he says and does. He also targeted the Centre over farm laws and price rise while accusing the BJP of provoking people in the name of religion.

People have understood that there is a difference between words and deeds of the prime minister, Gehlot said at a rally in Udaipur’s Vallabhnagar Assembly segment, where bypolls are scheduled for October 30.

Petrol and diesel prices have been constantly increasing and instead of focusing on financial management, the government is earning money from these, Gehlot said.

Hitting out at the Centre over farm laws, the CM said, “What is going on in the country is in front of all.

Farmers have been sitting on a dharna for one year

NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (PTI): In a message for the Congress, poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Friday said those looking for a quick revival of the grand old party-led opposition following the Lakhimpur Kheri incident are in for a big disappointment as there are no quick fix solutions to the “deep-rooted problems” of the party.

Kishor’s tweet comes in the backdrop of days of speculation that he was in talks with the Gandhi family and was set to join the Congress.

“People looking for a quick, spontaneous revival of GOP led opposition based on Lakhimpur Kheri incident are setting themselves up for a big disappointment,” Kishor said on his Twitter handle.

“Unfortunately there are no quick fix solutions

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to the deep-rooted problems and structural weakness of GOP,” he said.

Former Union minister and senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily had last month voiced strong support for Kishor’s induction into the Congress and said those opposing his entry into the party were “anti-reform”.

Though there has been speculation both within and outside the Congress over Kishor’s likely admission into the

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Kishor’s tweet is being viewed by many as an indication that things may not be working out between him and the party leadership.

Four farmers were mowed down by an SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri when a group agitating against the Centre’s three new farm laws was holding a demonstration against the visit of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.

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Japan’s parliament had elected Kishida as prime minister on Monday.

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against the agriculture laws.

It has never happened in 70 years.”

“We passed bills to counter the laws but the governor has not forwarded them to the president,” Gehlot added.

Gehlot accused the BJP of not acting in a democratic manner. They are not secular and provoke in the name of religion, he alleged.

Referring to the UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri incident, Gehlot said farmers were mowed down and when Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra went to meet their kin, which is the duty of the opposition, she was prevented.

Congress general secretary Ajay Maken too targeted the Centre over price rise, saying an LPG cylinder has become expensive by Rs 305 in one year but the government is not seeing

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this because of its utter arrogance.

He said a minister’s son was involved in mowing down the farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri. He was not arrested but the UP Police arrested Priyanka Gandhi when she was going to wipe tears of farmers, Maken alleged. Addressing the rally, former deputy CM Sachin Pilot said when the BJP was in power in the state, it betrayed people and now as an opposition party, it failed to fulfil its responsibility.

What sentiments the BJP has for farmers, people of the country have seen this, he said Transpor t minister Pratap Singh also attacked the Modi government on inflation. He said the victory of the Congress in the Vallabhnagar bypolls will be a slap on Modi. After Vallabhnagar, the Congress leaders addressed rallies in Pratapgarh’s Dhariawad in support of party candidate Nagraj Meena.

The bypolls to Vallabhnagar and Dhariawad have been necessitated due to the demise of the MLAs there.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (IANS): Indian Air Force chief V.R. Chaudhari on Friday asserted that the force will not allow any external forces to violate the country’s territory, even as he pitched for to lead further indigenisation to achieve self-reliance.

Addressing the force on the occasion of the 89th Air Force Day, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari exhorted the Air Warriors that they must demonstrate to the nation that the country’s territory will stay secure.

“When I look at the security scenario that we face today, I am acutely conscious that I have assumed command at a crucial time.

We must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate our territory,” he said.

He pledged to do all he can to provide the force with clear direction, good leadership, and the best resources that he can muster.

On behalf of all Air Warriors, he paid homage to fallen braves, who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. “Today, it is an occasion to renew our solemn pledge for preserv-

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inauguration of SCG was a great day in the history of Cricket not only for Nagaland, but for the Cricket journey of the nation.

He also acknowledged chief minister’s support and role in the development of cricket in the state. Earlier, Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) president Kechangulie Rio delivered the welcome address. The programme was chaired

by NCA secretary Hyunilo Anilo Khing, invocation and dedicatory prayer was delivered by associate pastor Sovima CRC, Zhau Sanchu, and special number was presented by Vibeizonuo Rupreo. Short speeches were also delivered by Sovima village council chairman, Sebastian Zumvü, and members of NECDC. Minister Tongpang Ozükum, advisor Mmhonlumo Kikon, advisor Tovihoto Ayemi, advisor Zhaleo Rio, commissioner of police Dimapur Rhothihu Tetseo, DC Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan and Er. Picto, MLA, accompanied the chief minister.

It may be mentioned be noted that players from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Sikkim, also attended the inaugural programme.

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taking over of the plant but no talks had been held with the Tata Group, the union official said.

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However, the meeting of top Tata Group officials with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has fueled the speculation about it showing interest in acquiring the plants of Ford India.

Further, Anurag Mehrotra, who had quit as Ford India’s President and Managing Director has joined Tata Motors as Vice President, International Business and Strategy, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (PTI): Gold in the national capital on Friday rose Rs 50 to Rs 45,959 per 10 grams amid gain in international precious metal prices and rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 45,909 per 10 grams.

Silver in contrast dipped by Rs 922 to Rs 59,834 per kg, from Rs 60,756 per kg in the previous trade. The rupee opened on a weak note and fell below the 75 per US dollar level in early trade on Friday. In the international market, gold was trading higher at USD 1,755 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 22.47 per ounce.

CHENNAI, OCT 8 (IANS): The workers of Ford India Private Ltd are waiting in suspense, hoping for good news of their continued employment under a new owner, said a union official.

“The management has told us that no talks have been held with the Tata Group for sale of the two factories. However, news reports are there about the Tata Group in talks with the state government in connection with taking over of the Ford India’s plants,” a union leader, speaking on condition of anonymity, told IANS. Ford India management had told the union that car makers like MG Motors, Maruti Suzuki and others had earlier discussed the

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SPV of salt-to-software conglomerate beat a consortium led by SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh to bag Air India.

This marks the return of Air India to Tatas’ folds.

Tatas had founded the airline before it was nationalised. “On an emotional note, Air India, under the leadership of Mr J R D Tata had at one time gained the reputation of being one of the most prestigious airlines in the world,” Tata said.

Tatas, he said, will have the opportunity of regaining the image and reputation it enjoyed in earlier years. “Mr J R D Tata would have been overjoyed if he was in our midst today,” he said thanking the government for its opening of select industries to the private sector.

(From p-1) Further, the chief minister assured to extend continuous support towards Nagaland Cricket Association, adding that they would collectively work together as NECDC. He expressed hope that they can achieve bigger dreams together. “The old is gone, and the young brigade has taken over,” Rio said.

Mentioning the achievements of Jonathan Rongsen, who played at English County Cricket, Khrievitso Kense, who was picked by Mumbai Indians as supporting player, and U19 Nagaland team, the chief minister hoped that such stories would encourage and motivate young players to aim for higher and bigger goals.

Asserting Nagas were very emotional, gets excited very quickly and did not maintain consistency, the chief minister has, therefore, urged the youth to be consistent and persuasive with determination so professionalism could be exerted and bring laurels to the state and nation.

Also, delivering a speech, advisor to CM and member secretary NECDC, Abu Metha, stated that the

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NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (PTI): Ratan Tata on Friday welcomed the government accepting Tata Sons’ bid of Rs 18,000 crore for the takeover of Air India, saying the airline provides a very strong market opportunity to the group even through it will take considerable effort to rebuild the debt-laden carrier. “Welcome Back, Air India,” he said.

“The Tata Group winning the bid for Air India is great news,” he said in a statement. “While admittedly it will take considerable effort to rebuild Air India, it will hopefully provide a very strong market opportunity to the Tata Group’s presence in the aviation industry.”

The government on Friday announced that an

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ning of 2019.

“With the worst of the second wave behind us and substantial pick-up in COVID vaccination giving greater confidence to open up and normalise economic activity, the recovery of the Indian economy is gaining traction,” Das said.

“Economic recovery has gained momentum, supported by ebbing of infections, the robust pace of vaccination, expected record Kharif foodgrains production, government’s focus on capital expenditure, benign monetary and financial conditions, and buoyant external demand,” he added. Other measures announced on Friday include extending the threeyear Special Long Term Repo Operation (SLTRO) of Rs 10,000 crore for Small Finance Banks (SFBs) till year-end, the introduction of a framework for retail digital payments in offline mode, raising the limit of domestic fund transfer to Rs 5 lakh per transaction from Rs 2 lakh currently, geo-tagging of payment system touch points and appointing internal ombudsman for NBFCs.

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GDP growth projection at 9.5 per cent for the current fiscal ending March 2022, the central bank cut the forecast for the headline inflation to 5.3 per cent from 5.7 per cent based on the current moderation in the liquidity trajectory.

Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) of 14 days and fine-tuning operations under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) averaging Rs 9 lakh crore per day as against Rs 7 lakh crore during June to August 2021, he said.

As the economy shows signs of emerging from the COVID impact, a near-consensus view emerging among market participants and policy makers is that the liquidity conditions emanating from the exceptional measures instituted during the crisis would need to evolve in sync with the macroeconomic developments to preserve financial stability, Das said.

“This process has to be gradual, calibrated and non-disruptive while remaining supportive of the economic recovery,” he noted.

RBI has slashed the repo rate by a total of 115 basis points (bps) since March 2020 to soften the blow from the coronavirus pandemic and tough containment measures. This follows rate cuts to the tune of 135 bps since the begin-

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to resume bond purchases if needed, he added.

RBI had bought Rs 2.2 lakh crore worth bonds through Government Securities Acquisition Programme or GSAP in the previous two quarters.

While it maintained

“Aggregate demand is improving but slack still remains,” Das said. “Output is still below pre-pandemic level and the recovery remains uneven and dependent upon continued policy support.”

The existing 14-day VRRR auction will be stepped up with the auction amount set to increase

by Rs 1-2 lakh crore over the next 2 months, reaching up to Rs 6 lakh crore

by December. Further, RBI may consider the introduction of a 28-day VRRR, if necessary, to further calibrate the liquidity levels.

The plan is to reduce the surplus system liquidity from the current high levels to around Rs 2-3 lakh crore by the end of the current quarter.

“Since the onset of the pandemic, the Reserve Bank has maintained ample surplus liquidity to support a speedy and durable economic recovery,” he said.

The level of surplus liquidity in the banking system increased further during September 2021, with absorption through fixed-rate reverse repo,

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MUMBAI, OCT 8 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India expectedly kept interest rates unchanged at a record low on Friday but signalled the start of tapering pandemic-era stimulus measures on economic recovery taking roots.

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the key lending rate or the repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent while the reverse repo rate or the borrowing rate was maintained at 3.35 per cent. It voted 5-1 to retain the accommodative stance, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said in an online broadcast.

He indicated the central bank’s willingness to make “gradual” adjustments to the excess liquidity in the monetary system which currently stands at over Rs 9 lakh crore.

I m p o r t a n t l y, t h e GSAP programme to purchase government securities from the market has been stopped for now to ensure that there is no further infusion of liquidity, he said and stressed that the step is not a reversal of its accommodative policy stance. RBI will be ready

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Afghan mosque blast: 100 dead, wounded KABUL, OCT 8 (AP): A blast went off Friday at a mosque packed with Shiite Muslim worshippers in northern Afghanistan, killing or wounding at least 100 people, a Taliban police official said.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast, which took place in Kunduz, the capital of Kunduz province, but militants from the Islamic State group have a long history of attacking Afghanistan’s Shiite minority.

Dost Mohammad Obaida, the deputy police chief for Kunduz province, said that the “majority of them have been killed,” in reference to the victims.

He said the attack may have been carried out by a suicide bomber who had mingled among the worshipers inside the mosque.

“I assure our Shiite brothers that the Taliban are prepared to ensure their safety,” Obaida said, adding that an investigation was underway.

If confirmed, a death toll of dozens would be the highest since U.S. and NATO forces left Afghanistan at the end of August and the Taliban took control of the country. The Taliban have been targeted in a series of deadly attacks

People view the damage inside of a mosque following a bombing in Kunduz, province northern Afghanistan. (AP/PTI)

by rival IS militants, including shooting ambushes and an explosion at a mosque in the capital of Kabul.

The Kunduz explosion went off during the weekly Friday prayer service at the Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque. The Friday noon prayer is the highlight of the Muslim religious week, and mosques are typically crowded. Witness Ali Reza said he was praying at the time of the explosion and reported seeing many casualties.

Photos and video from the scene showed rescuers carrying a body wrapped in a blanket from the mosque to an ambulance. The stairs at the entrance of the mosque were covered in blood. Debris from the blast covered the floor and the

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mosque’s lofty ceiling was charred black. A resident of the area, Hussaindad Rezayee, said he rushed to the mosque as soon as the explosion went off. “I was busy at home doing construction work, and when the prayers started, the explosion happened,” he said. “I came to look for my relatives, the mosque was full.”

Earlier Friday, the chief Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the Shiite mosque was the target and that a “large number” of worshippers were killed and wounded.

He said Taliban special forces had arrived to the scene and were investigating the incident.

The Taliban leadership has been grappling

with a growing threat from the local Islamic State affiliate, known as the Islamic State in Khorasan. IS militants have ramped up attacks to target their rivals, including two recent deadly bombings in Kabul.

IS has also declared war on Afghanistan’s minority Shiites and has taken responsibility for some of the worst attacks targeting the community, including attacks on their mosques in Kabul and the western province of Herat.

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan condemned Friday’s attack, saying it was “part of a disturbing pattern of violence” targeting religious institutions.

Previously, IS had claimed a bombing on Sunday outside Kabul’s Eid Gah Mosque that killed at least five civilians. Another attack on a madrassa, a religious school, in Khost province on Wednesday was not claimed.

The local Islamic State affiliate also claimed responsibility for the horrific August 26 bombing that killed at least 169 Afghans and 13 U.S. military personnel outside the Kabul airport in the final days of the chaotic American pullout from Afghanistan.

US Dy Secy of State discusses with Pak FM Afghan situation, bilateral issues ISLAMABAD, OCT 8 (PTI): Pakistan and the US on Friday discussed regional security issues, including the situation in Afghanistan, and bilateral economic cooperation as America’s Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman held talks with the country’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

In a tweet, Sherman said that she met Qureshi “to discuss Afghanistan’s future and the important and long-standing US-Pakistan relationship”.

“We look forward to continuing to address pressing regional and global challenges,” she said.

Sources in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Sherman visited the Foreign Office for talks with Qureshi on the pressing issue of Afghanistan.

During the detailed talks, the two sides agreed to work together for a durable peace in Afghanistan.

In another tweet, the US diplomat said that she also met National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf to “discuss Afghanistan and areas of cooperation in the US-Pakistan relationship.”

The US embassy here said in a statement on Friday that Sherman, who

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman (left) with Pak FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Credit- Twitter-DeputySecState

met Yusuf on Thursday, “discussed developments in Afghanistan and ways to advance cooperation across the bilateral relationship”.

According to Radio Pakistan, Yusuf said that the world must maintain contacts with the interim government in Afghanistan, which is now under Taliban rule since August 15 when the Afghan militant group ousted the elected government of President Ashraf Ghani, forcing him to flee the country and take refuge in the UAE. The US Deputy Secretary of State arrived here from New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day visit to discuss various aspects of bilateral ties and the regional situation in the wake of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

According to the Foreign Office (FO), Sherman’s visit follows a recent meeting between Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly.

“We look forward to reinforcing a balanced Pakistan-US relationship that is anchored in mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas including security, trade, investment, energy and regional connectivity,” the FO added.

Meanwhile, the Dawn newspaper quoted a senior diplomatic source as saying that the “visit is taking place at a very critical time, both in the context of Afghanistan and developments in the wider region.”

US secretly training Taiwan forces NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (IANS): The US has been secretly maintaining a small contingent of military trainers in Taiwan for at least a year, according to a new report, the latest sign of the rising stakes in US-China rivalry, the Guardian reported. About two dozen US special forces soldiers and an unspecified number of marines are now training Taiwanese forces, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The trainers were first sent to Taiwan by the administration of former President Donald Trump but their presence had not been reported until now.

The report came as President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday that Taiwan will “do whatever it takes to defend its freedom and democratic way of life”.

“Taiwan does not seek military confrontation,” she told a security forum in Taipei. “It hopes for a peaceful, stable, predictable and mutually beneficial coexistence with its neighbours. But Taiwan will also do whatever it takes to defend its freedom and democratic way of life.”

US troops have not been permanently based on the island since 1979, when Washington established diplomatic relations with China.

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Early voting begins for Iraq’s snap parliamentary polls BAGHDAD, OCT 8 (IANS): Early voting began on Friday for Iraqi security forces, prisoners and displaced people ahead of the country’s snap parliamentary elections this Sunday.

Jumana al-Ghalai, spokeswoman of the Independent High Electoral Commission, said in a statement that polling centres across Iraq opened at 7 a.m., reports Xinhua news agency.

The voting process will end at 6 p.m., she added.

More than a million voters from the security forces are scheduled to cast their ballots at 595 polling centre across the country, and more than 120,000 displaced people will vote in 86 polling centre during the day.

On economic policies, Kishida said that his government would invest in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence and seek legislation to prevent the leakage of technology.

Kishida also promised to implement tax incentives for companies that raise wages.

Meanwhile, the Prime Kishida applauded after Minister vowed to ward off deflation through drastic tween the haves and the monetary easing and fiscal spending. have-nots”.

IS ‘headache’, not ‘threat’: Taliban

KABUL, OCT 8 (IANS): A top official from the Ministry of Information and Culture of the Taliban government in Afghanistan has called the Islamic State (IS) a “headache”, while downplaying that the terror group was a “threat”, the media reported.

Adding the the group would soon be “suppressed”, Zabihullah Mujahid, the Deputy Minister

American N-sub struck in SCS; China demands US to provide details BEIJING, OCT 8 (PTI): Expressing concern over a US nuclear submarine sustaining damage in the disputed South China Sea, China on Friday demanded Washington to reveal the details and the location of the incident and blamed America’s assertion to conduct air and naval sorties in the name of “freedom of navigation” as its cause.

A US nuclear-powered submarine struck an object underwater in the South China Sea (SCS) on Saturday. A number of sailors on board the USS Connecticut were injured in the accident.

None of the injuries were life-threatening, a statement from the US Pacific Fleet said on Thursday.

It’s unclear what the Seawolf-class submarine may have hit while it was submerged. “The submarine remains in a safe and stable condition. USS Connecticut’s nuclear propulsion plant and spaces were not affected and remain fully operational,” the US Navy statement said.

Asked for his reaction, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing here that “China is severely con-

The idea matched with “Abenomics”, which was pursued by former premiers Shinzo Abe and Yoshihide Suga.

Regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, Kishida pledged to get fully prepared for booster shots and medical treatments, and he also mentioned legislation to make it easier for the government to impose restrictions on movement and secure medical resources when future waves of infections happen.

of Information and Culture, said: “We don’t call Daesh (IS) a threat, but we call it a headache... It creates headaches in some places but is immediately taken out in every incident; (they) have been chased out and their sanctuaries found.”

The Minister added that the people of Afghanistan do not support the IS. However, political experts have said that the IS

a serious problem for Afghanistan, warning that if tremendous efforts are not made to counter the group, it will extend its activities.

Tamim Bahis, a political analyst, said: “Daesh (IS) doesn’t have international and regional support, and without support Daesh will not be able to fight for a long time. However, fighting with Daesh will create problems for the Taliban.”

TOKYO, OCT 8 (IANS): Authorities in Japan said on Friday that a powerful earthquake which jolted the country the previous day left 32 people injured, while also disrupting train services in the Tokyo area, affecting around 368,000 passengers in total.

The earthquake that struck the capital region at 10.41 p.m. on Thursday night reached upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in parts of Tokyo and Saitama prefecture, reports Xinhua news agency.

The last time that people in central Tokyo faced such an intense jolt was during the massive quake of March 11, 2011, which devastated northeastern Japan and triggered a tsunami and nuclear disaster.

According to East Japan Railway Co. (JR East), the strongest earthquake for the Japanese capital in a decade caused services on the Shinkansen bullet train and 16 local train lines cancelled or delayed

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Train services were disrupted by the powerful earthquake.

from late night Thursday to about 3 p.m. (local time) on Friday, resulting in many late-night train passengers stranded and a commuter disruption in the morning.

JR East have resumed train services, but many passengers were forced to wait at stations due to delays. After a train derailed in Tokyo’s Adachi

Ward, one of the areas hit hardest by the temblor, the operation of the Nippori Toneri Liner, a driverless guideway transit system in Tokyo, might remain suspended for several days, according to its operator.

The Japan Transport Safety Board has sent officials to investigate the derailment.

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cerned about this accident”.

“The US as the side involved in this incident should inform the relevant details including the location, purpose of this navigation, details of the accident and what did the submarine run into and whether any nuclear leakage has taken place and whether local maritime environment was harmed”, he said.

He also said that the US’ assertion to conduct air and naval sorties in the name of freedom of navigation was the cause for this incident. “I also want to emphasise that for some time the US side has been acting, making waves in the SCS under the banner freedom of navigation. This is the source of this accident, severely threatening and imposing serious risks to the re-

gional peace and stability”, he said. “The US has been delaying uncovering the details of this accident. It is acting without any transparency and responsibility,” he said. Zhao said that China and the relevant countries in the SCS have to doubt the facts and the US intention.

China claims most of the SCS. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have counterclaims over the area. Over the years, China has built a number of military installations in the reclaimed islands in the SCS and deployed a big fleet of its naval ships and submarines.

Citing the incident, China also said that the US’ move to sell nuclear subs to Australia under AUKUS will increase nuclear risks in the region.

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“Only when we properly distribute the fruits of growth will we be able to realise more growth,” Kishida said, adding that

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China’s Chang’e-5 probe reveals volcanic activity on Moon

A capsule containing moon rocks (shown) collected by China’s Chang’e-5 mission landed back on Earth in December 2020.

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he first lunar sample in more than 40 years, b r o u g h t b y C h i n a ’s Chang’e-5 probe also includes lava dated at two billion years old, giving an insight into volcanic activity on the Moon.

In December 2020, Chang’e-5 lander brought back about 1,731 grams of lunar samples from the moon.

The mission -- the first ever by a Chinese team -- used only tiny fragments to confirm predictions about the Oceanus Procellarum region, where the spacecraft had landed, Nature reported.

At about two billion years old, the samples reveal volcanism that is at least a billion

years younger than any found

by NASA’s Apollo astronauts or by the Soviet Union’s uncrewed Luna missions in the 1960s and 1970s.

“This is the youngest-ever lava flow dated from the Moon,” Katherine Joy, a planetary scientist at the University of Manchester, UK, was quoted as saying.

The findings, published in the journal Science, fill a vital gap in the Moon’s geology, and will also help scientists to understand the history of other Solar System bodies, the report said.

On 1 December 2020, Chang’e-5 lander descended on the volcanic Mons Rumker area in the Oceanus Procellarum

region. It spent the next two days examining its surroundings and gathering the samples with the help of its camera, spectrometer, radar, scoop and a drill.

The probe also withstood temperatures of over 100 degrees Celsius on the lunar surface.

Oceanus Procellarum, a latin term which means ‘Ocean of Storms’ stretches 2,500 kilometres from north to south on the Moon’s near side, It is thought to contain young solidified lava, an indication of relatively recent volcanism on the Moon, the report said.

While no mission had landed at Oceanus Procellarum earlier, samples returned by the

Apollo and Luna programmes had provided evidence of volcanic eruptions on the Moon stretching back more than 4 billion years, with the majority occurring between 3.8 billion and 3 billion years ago.

The findings provide a vital data point about the history not just of the Moon, but of the wider Solar System too. By knowing the exact age of Oceanus Procellarum, and matching that to the number of its craters -- which accumulate over time as impacts occur -- scientists can infer that locations on other worlds, such as Mars, where similar numbers of craters are of a comparable age, the report said.

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Dog DNA reveals ancient trade network connecting the Arctic to the outside world

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ncient Arctic communities traded with the outside world as early as 7,000 years ago, DNA from the remains of Siberian dogs suggests.

Analysis of the DNA shows that Arctic pups thousands of years ago were interbreeding with other dogs from Europe and the Near East, even while they and their owners were living in one of the most remote places on Earth. Along with previous archeological finds, these results suggest that Siberians long ago were connected to a vast trade network that may have extended as far as the Mediterranean and the Caspian Sea, researchers report in the Sept. 28 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Dogs have been valuable commodities in the Arctic for the last 9,500 years and have been used for sledding, hunting, herding reindeer, clothing and food. Because the region is remote, scientists thought local dogs — and their owners — had been completely isolated from the rest of the world for much of that time, an idea supported by the fact that ancient Siberi-

The remains of a 2,000-yearold dog from an archeological dig at Ust’-Polui in Russia, give clues to prehistoric trade networks there.

ans didn’t exchange much DNA with people outside of the region, says Tatiana Feuerborn, an archeologist at the University of Copenhagen.

But previous archeological evidence — including the discovery of glass beads and other foreign goods entombed alongside 2,000-year-old dogs near the Yamal Peninsula in Russia — suggested that these communities were trading with other cultures beyond the Arctic.

After reading about the archeological evidence in the news, Feuerborn wanted to see if she could use remains from the 2,000-year-old dogs and others from around Siberia to reveal whether an ancient trade network existed. Dogs rarely wander far from their humans, meaning researchers can “use dogs to understand human movement, like

migrations and even trade interactions,” says Kelsey Witt, a geneticist at Brown University in Providence, R.I., who was not involved in the study. For instance, archeologists have used ancient dog DNA to push back the arrival date of people in the Americas (SN: 3/1/21).

I n t h e n ew s t u dy, Feuerborn and colleagues analyzed DNA from the remains of 49 Siberian dogs, ranging from 11,000-yearold bone fragments to fur hoods used by Arctic explorers at the turn of the 20th century. The team found that Siberian dogs — unlike their owners — began mixing with other dog populations from the Eurasian steppes, the Near East and even Europe as far back as 7,000 years ago. T h e r e sult suggests that Siberians did bring in dogs from the outside world, Feuerborn says.

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Facebook introduces new Page experience for users in India

In a bid to make it simpler for public figures and creators to build a community and achieve their business objectives, Facebook on Friday rolled out a new Page design in India.

The new Page design includes intuitive layout with a crisper look and feel making it easy to navigate between a personal profile and a public Page. Viewing bios, posts and other important information will be simpler.

There is a dedicated news feed to Pages for the first time that will bring about new ways to engage by helping discovery and joining conversations.

“This will make it easy to follow trends, interact with peers and engage with fans. The dedicated

News Feed will also suggest new connections such as other public figures, Pages, Groups and trending content that a Page or public figure cares about,” the company said in a statement.

That apart, Page conversations will now be more visible to wider audiences and surface more frequently in the followers’ News Feed.

A l s o, c o m m e n t s from public figures will be bumped to the top of the comments section. People will also be able to follow Pages directly from comments and recommendations posts.

The new design will remove Likes and focus on Followers, thereby simplifying the way people connect

with their favourite Pages.

Followers of a Page can now receive updates from their favorite Pages.

This will also enable public figures to get a better estimation of their fan base and build a stronger connect with them.

Updated task-based admin controls will now make Page management more convenient, like the ability to clearly assign and manage admin access and allocate permissions based on specific tasks.

Page admins can now be given full or varying levels of access to manage specific tasks including Insights, Ads, Content and Community Activity and Messages. This will also ensure account safety and integrity.

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ATV with the Cybertruck in 2019, reports Electrek.

“We are definitely making Cybertruck here and so probably the ATV too. The ATV is an interesting design challenge because ATVs are pretty dangerous and we want to make an ATV that is

the least dangerous ATV,” Musk said.

Musk added some details about how Tesla plans to make that happen.

“It will have a very low centre of gravity because the battery pack is going to be down low,” the CEO said.

“I think we can do

with samples from living sloths, anteaters and other modern omnivores.

Nitrogen isotopes, different forms of the element, can vary a lot among different food sources as well as between ecosystems. Those isotope values in one amino acid, glutamine, change sig-

nificantly with diet, increasing the higher the animal is on the food chain. But diet has little impact on the nitrogen values in another amino acid, phenylalamine.

By comparing the nitrogen isotopes in the two amino acids found in the sloths’ hair, the researchers were

able to eliminate ecosystem effects and zoom in on diets.

The data reveal that while the diet of the Shasta ground slothwas exclusively plant-based, Darwin’s ground sloth was an omnivore, Tejada and colleagues report October 7 in Scientific Reports.

Actor Joaquin Phoenix hints at ‘Joker’ sequel

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scar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix has suggested that a sequel to ‘Joker’ is possible as there are more things to “explore” with the villain. The 46-yearold star won the Best Actor Oscar for his role as Arthur Fleck/Joker in the 2019 movie, which serves as an origin story to the iconic ‘Batman’ villain.

Phoenix told Playlist: “This is an interesting guy. There are

Tesla Cyberquad will be the safest all terrain vehicle: Musk

esla CEO Elon Musk said that the company’s Cyberquad will be the safest all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the world.

Musk commented on the Tesla Cyberquad for the first time at Tesla’s shareholder’s meeting since he unveiled the electric

In this artist’s rendition, the giant ground sloth Mylodon darwinii taking a bite out of the carcass of a llamalike Macrauchenia.

The findings upend what scientists thought they knew about the ancient animals. Scientists have assumed the ancient creatures were herbivores. That’s in part because all six modern species of sloth are confirmed vegetarians, and in part giant ground sloths’ teeth and jaws weren’t adapted for hunting or powerful chewing and tearing (SN: 6/20/16).

But Darwin’s ground sloth could have managed to ingest already-killed meat, Tejada and colleagues say.

And that might help solve a long-standing puzzle: the apparent absence of large carnivorous mammals in South America at the time.

Darwin’s ground sloth, the researchers add, may have filled a vacant ecological niche: the scavenger who wouldn’t say no to a meaty meal.

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some things with the suspension to make it really hard to roll this thing. When an ATV is rolling is when bad things happen. It’s going to be the ATV that won’t roll,” he added.

According to the report, it doesn’t sound like Tesla is at an advanced stage of design for the Cyberquad.

As the auto-tech website previously reported, the original prototype unveiled at the Cybertruck event was a Yamaha Raptor ATV converted to electric with a Zero Motorcycle powertrain.

Tesla certainly has some time to make it happen. At the event, Musk again linked the Cyberquad to the Cybertruck, which is itself delayed to late 2022.

(IANS)

some things we could do with this guy and could (explore) further. But as to whether we actually will? I don’t know.” It was reported earlier this year that director Todd Phillips was working on a script for the sequel and he previously suggested that a follow-up had been discussed during filming for the first film, reports variety.com. Speaking after the movie’s release, the filmmaker said: “Well there was (a push for a sequel) even

Comedy series ‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’ to release on Oct 29

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he multi-starrer comedy series ‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’, inspired by the French multi-season show, Dix Pour Cent (Ten Per Cent), will start streaming on Netflix on October 29. The show offers hilarious glimpses into the world of glitz, glamour and drama.

The French original, which ran from 2015 to 2020, had a procession of international stars, from Isabelle Adjani to Sigourney Weaver and Monica Belucci, from Guy Marchand to Jean Reno. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Banijay Asia, the series, will be directed

by Shaad Ali, will feature Rajat Kapoor, Soni Razdan, Ayush Mehra and Ahana Kumra, and include spe-

cial appearances by Jackie Shroff, Farah Khan, Sarika and Richa Chaddha, among others. It provides an inside look at what goes into the making of a Bollywood star.

Speaking about the series, Shaad said “This project has been close to my heart since the beginning.

It was a huge responsibility to be mindful of the original screenplay, which has been such a success, and yet leave my own stamp on the adaptation.” He added: “Each component of the show, from the casting to the cameos, has been planned with great care. All of us who are a part of the show have poured our heart and soul into it. I just can’t wait to introduce the audiences to the world of showbiz through my lens.” (IANS)

before ‘Joker’ came out.

“A movie does that kind of business and became that beloved around the world - they had talked to us about it. Joaquin and I had spoken about it anyway as far back as when we were shooting the movie.” Phillips had planned to get DC and Warner Bros., to focus on movies that explore the darker side of their superheroes and hoped that other filmmakers would embrace the concept. The 50-year-old director explained: “I pitched it as three movies, ‘Joker’ being the first with me, and then these two other movies, with two other directors. (IANS)

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Cultural programme in honour of the vice president of India, Venkaiah Naidu at Niathu Resort, Dimapur on October 7. (DPRO)

odern sloths may be dedicated vegetarians, but at least one of their massive Ice Age cousins chowed down on meat when it had the chance. Darwin’s ground sloth — which could grow to over 3 meters long and weigh as much as about 2,000 kilograms — may have been an opportunistic scavenger, chemical analyses of fossil sloth hair suggest.

Paleontologist Julia Tejada of the University of Montpellier in France and colleagues analyzed the chemical makeup of two amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, within the fossil hair of two giant ground sloth species: Darwin’s ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii) of South America and the Shasta ground sloth (Nothrotheriops shastensis) of North America (SN: 4/25/18).

The team compared these

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France beat Belgium; reach Nations League final India govt can trigger Pakistan LONDON, OCT 8 (AP): Kylian Mbappe redeemed himself with a goal and an assist as France came from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 Thursday and reach the Nations League final.

Theo Hernandez scored the last-minute winner to complete the comeback and send world champion France through to Sunday’s final against Spain.

Two quickfire goals at the end of the first half had given Belgium a seemingly comfortable lead but Mbappe, who became the youngest player to reach 50 caps for Les Bleus, set up Karim Benzema’s goal in the 62nd minute and converted a penalty seven minutes later.

The 22-year-old Mbappe was made somewhat of a scapegoat for France’s failure at the European Championship after missing the decisive penalty in the shootout in France’s loss to Switzerland in the round of 16.

Theo Hernandez and his brother Lucas Hernandez were named in the starting lineup for France, in midfield and defense. It was the first time two brothers

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates, Belgium v France, Nations League semi-final, Juventus Stadium, Turin, Italy, October 7.

had played together for Les Bleus since Herve and Patrick Revelli in 1974.

Spain beat Italy in the other semifinal on Wednesday.

Belgium was looking to avenge its semifinal defeat to France at the 2018 World Cup and it almost got off the perfect start as Jules Kounde’s woeful clearance from Romelu Lukaku’s cross fell straight to Kevin De Bruyne, who was in a

great position in the middle of the penalty area. But his shot was palmed around the post by France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. France had a good chance at the other end soon after but Benjamin Pavard sent his effort straight into the arms of Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, following good work from Mbappe.

After that high-tempo start, the match calmed down, with Belgium restrict-

ed to shots from distance.

But Belgium took control shortly before halftime.

Yannick Carrasco broke the deadlock in the 37th minute when he cut inside from the left, turned a defender and drilled into the near bottom corner.

De Bruyne provided the assist for that goal, spotting Carrasco’s run, and he did the same four minutes later as he threaded a through-ball to Lukaku,

who collected with his back to goal before turning, racing clear of Lucas Hernandez and firing into the roof of the net.

“Well, that’s a comfortable lead!” the Belgium team’s official Twitter account wrote at halftime.

That proved premature as France upped the pressure at the start of the second half and nearly pulled a goal back in the 58th minute when Mbappe cut in from the right and rolled the ball across to Antoine Griezmann, who fired just wide of the post.

France did reduce the deficit four minutes later as Mbappe again danced his way past defenders before finding Benzema, who managed to squeeze in a swiveling shot despite being surrounded by red shirts.

And Deschamps’ side was level shortly afterwards when Mbappe drove a penalty kick into the top right corner after Youri Tielemans was adjudged _ with the help of video review _ to have fouled Griezmann.

Belgium almost immediately restored its advantage but Lloris managed to push De Bruyne’s attempt over the bar.

Cricket Board collapse: Ramiz

NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (AGENCIES): Conceding that it was Indian money that was, in a way, keeping the Pakistan Cricket Board afloat and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said India’s financial clout in the world game was the reason no other ICC member country could go against them.

In that context, Raja told a Senate Standing Committee that the Indian government can trigger a collapse of the PCB if it were so inclined, The Indian Express reported.

“The PCB gets 50 percent of its funding from the ICC. The ICC conducts tournaments and the income generated from them is distributed among its member boards,” Raja told the panel.

“Now, 90 percent of the ICC funding is generated from the Indian market. In other words, Indian business houses are running Pakistan cricket. If tomorrow, the Indian Prime Minister decides that they will not fund Pakistan cricket, there’s a possibility that the PCB can collapse.”

The PCB has been left

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high and dry in recent times with New Zealand and England pulling out of tours to the country. The Kiwis, in fact, had arrived in Pakistan but decided to fly home literally minutes before the first One-Day International citing unspecified “security threats.”

Pakistan’s Interior minister Sheikh Rashid had alleged a conspiracy in this regard, claiming that the emails threatening the New Zealand team originated from accounts based in India.

This after virtually no international cricket taking place in Pakistan for more than a decade after a terrorist attack against the visiting Sri Lankan team in Lahore.

Also, there has been no bilateral series for a decade

and a half against India, the biggest draw card for any host country – and more so for Pakistan – due to frosty relations between the two countries. In fact, England’s tour of Pakistan was considered a return goodwill gesture for last year’s tour of the United Kingdom, during which players had to remain in a strict bio-bubble when the coronavirus was raging in that country.

India, England, and Australia are informally dubbed the ‘Big Three’ in the ICC as no major decision – financial or cricketing – can be implemented without their nod. Many in Pakistan see the country’s isolation in the world body as a result of India flexing its muscles.

“Australia will not stand up to them (India).

No country will stand up to them. You saw what happened – they (New Zealand) packed up and left in two minutes. That’s because they don’t have their own interest in playing in Pakistan, as our cricketing economy is not that strong,” Raja told the Senate Standing Committee.

Siniakova stops returning Clijsters; India, Spain to join Women’s Pro League only for Season 3 Gauff to meet Garcia in Indian Wells

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INDIAN WELLS, OCT 8 (IANS): Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic put a halt to the comeback of two-time champion Kim Clijsters of Belgium in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open here, while former world No.4 Caroline Garcia of France and former world No.11 Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia were also among the early winners on Day 2, as each came from a set down to advance to the second round.

Former world No. 1 Clijsters, who was making her first appearance in 10 years at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday evening, was outlasted by Siniakova 6-1, 2-6, 6-2, in an hour and 36 minutes.

In the Czech’s first meeting with

Clijsters, Siniakova fended off a valiant second-set comeback from the four-time major champion before regrouping in the third set and collecting her first singles win at Indian Wells since 2018.

“It was really special,” Siniakova said on court, after her win. “I was actually looking forward (to this), because I remember when I was young, and I was watching her play, and she always did amazing. So it’s unbelievable I could stay with her on the court,” she told wtatennis.com.

By moving forward, Siniakova sets up a second-round meeting with another former world No.1 and multiple-Grand Slam champion, No.10 seed Angelique Kerber of Germany.

Clijsters won the BNP Paribas Open in 2003 and 2005, and last played the event in 2011 before her retirement in 2012. After an eight-year absence from the tour, Clijsters returned to action early last season, and she went 0-3 in 2020 after close losses to Garbine Muguruza of Spain, Johanna Konta of Great Britain, and Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia.

Clijsters made her 2021 season debut last week in Chicago, losing to Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan in three sets. The Belgian has now played five matches since her return, and though she has been in contention in all of them, she is still looking for the first win of her comeback.

This time, it was world No.53 Siniakova who got the better of Clijsters, taking advantage of key points more than the 38-year-old former No.1 did. Each player held nine break points, but Siniakova converted six of hers, while Clijsters could only convert three.

LAUSANNE (SWITZERLAND), OCT 8 (IANS): The national women’s teams of India and Spain have been invited to be part of Season 3 of the FIH Pro League that is starting on October 12 with a match between title-holders, world champions, and Olympic gold medallists, The Netherlands and Belgium.

Both teams will replace -- for this season only -- Australia and New Zealand, who last month announced that they will not participate in this season’s FIH Hockey Pro League due to Covid-related inter-

national travel restrictions put in place by their respective governments.

However, Australia and New Zealand will join the Pro League again for Season 4, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Friday.

Whenever possible, the female squads of India and Spain will play on the same dates and venues as their male counterparts, who are already part of FIH’s global home-andaway league which involves most of the best nations in world hockey, the FIH said.

With India and Spain,

Indian women’s hockey team (AP)

the third edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League welcomes two teams who played brilliantly at the recent Olympic Games in Tokyo, the release said.

India finished fourth in Tokyo after stunning Australia in the semifinals while Spain narrowly missed reaching the lastfour stage, losing to Great

Britain in a shoot-out in the quarterfinals.

FIH CEO Thierr y Weil welcomed the two teams to the Pro League.

“It’s wonderful to welcome such great teams as India and Spain for the next edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League, especially after their brilliant performance in Tokyo. This is great for the athletes and great for the fans! On behalf of FIH, I’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Hockey India and the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation for having accepted our invitation.”

Soha, Akanksha win doubles title T20 WC: New Indian team in AITA women’s tennis event jersey to be revealed on Oct 13

BENGALURU, OCT 8 (IANS): Local lass Soha Sadiq and Akanksha Nitture of Maharashtra teamed up to win the doubles crown of the AITA Rs 1 lakh prize money women’s tennis tournament played under the aegis of KSLTA here on Friday. They will be on the opposite ends of the court in the singles final and one of them will complete a grand double on Saturday.

The top-seeded pair outplayed the Tamil Nadu duo of Samhitha Sai C and Avanthika Sai 6-0, 6-2 to win the title.

However, on Saturday, Soha and Akanksha will be hoping to complete a grand double when they take to the court as rivals for the singles honours in the final.

In contrasting semifinals played at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for

Sports Excellence courts on Friday, defending champion and top seed Soha faced stiff resistance from fourth seed Pooja Ingale of Maharashtra before overcoming her rival with a 7-6, 6-2 victory, according to a press release issued by KSLTA on Friday.

Akanksha almost blanked her opponent Samhitha Sai C of Tamil Nadu, seeded a notch above her winning 6-0, 6-2.

MUMBAI, OCT 8 (IANS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Friday that the Indian cricket team would be sporting a new jersey ahead of the men’s T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman from October 17. The launch of the new jersey will be on October 13.

“The moment we’ve all been waiting for! Join us for the big reveal on 13th October only on @mpl_

sport. Are you excited?” read the tweet from BCCI. The jersey will be launched by athleisure brand MPL Sports, the official kit sponsors of the Indian cricket team till December 2023.

The new jersey will replace the navy-blue retro jersey with blue, green, white and red stripes, inspired from the 1992 World Cup kit which the team has been sporting since the tour of Australia in November last year.

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Pramod Bhagat clinched India’s first Paralympics gold this year. (File)

neighbours play.

Initially, he competed against able-bodied players before getting into competitive para badminton in 2006.

“The struggles in life teach us a lot and what we can achieve,” the world no 1 Bhagat said. “It is important how much confidence we have and not how much we train or play….It is important how you make up your mind and move forward.”

Suhas Yathiraj, India’s first-ever IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics, described Tokyo Paralympics as a watershed mo-

ment, saying it can provide a big boost to para sports just like winning the 1983 World Cup did to cricket in the country. Yathiraj had claimed the silver in the men’s singles SL4 class badminton event at Tokyo.

“1983 was a watershed moment for Indian cricket when Kapil dev lifted the world cup. Similarly, 2020 Tokyo is a watershed moment for Indian paralympics. You will see a sea change in attitude,” Yathiraj, the Noida District Magistrate, said.

“I see a huge difference

in the way people perceive… nothing succeeds like success. The way the country is celebrating both Olympic and paralympic medals is very good … awareness is increasing gradually.”

Table tennis player Bhavina Patel, who clinched a historic silver medal on her Paralympic Games debut in Tokyo, said she was worried about qualifying for the Tokyo games when the pandemic struck and recalled the challenges she faced.

“It was a big challenge during the pandemic. First, I had to qualify for the Para-

lympis. With great difficulty, I could qualify for the Paralympics,” said Patel, who became only the second Indian female athlete ever to win a medal at the Paralympics.

“Apart from training, fitness was a challenge but I was able to overcome them.

During the pandemic, it was a blessing, I trained a lot and planned a lot for each player.”

Paralympic Committee of India president Deepa Malik said accessibility would be key to developing para-sports in the country.

“Accessibility is not just physical, it has to be in the mindset as well. Unless we tap the grassroot and we create more arenas that are accessible and are universally accessible, it will always remain a chicken and egg story,” she said.

“What will come first, more talent or the infrastructure. We really need to work on district level and on state policies. Thanks to these 19 medals a lot of states have revised their policies for para-sports.”

Malik said she was ecstatic when Bhavina Patel won a silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.

QATAR, OCT 8 (AP): FIFA plans to postpone the Club World Cup (CWC) until early next year due to hosting challenges linked to the pandemic, people familiar with the planning said.

Coronavirus restrictions led to Japan withdrawing from staging the seven-team tournament this December, and South Africa then abandoned a bid due to the need to get more of the country vaccinated.

FIFA is now exploring staging the event in January or February, the people told The Associated Press. They

spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss ongoing talks.

Qatar is an option — like in February when Bayern Munich won the delayed 2020 edition in Doha — to help the Gulf nation test venues for the men’s national teams’ World Cup that starts in November 2022. FIFA is already due to stage the Arab Cup competition in December in Qatar as part of World Cup preparations.

The Club World Cup could attract a more global

fanbase, with Chelsea qualified as Champions League winner. It will disrupt a Premier League weekend for the west London club, as would have been the case if the tournament was contested as planned in December.

An extended 24-team Club World Cup was due to debut this year in China but it was shelved because the pandemic required the rescheduling of national team competitions in June and FIFA was unable to raise the necessary funding for the planned quadrennial event.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (PTI): Tokyo Paralympics gold-medallist shuttler Pramod Bhagat on Friday said he is confident that India will double its medal count at the prestigious multi-sport event in Paris, which is just three years away.

India had retur ned with its best-ever performance from the Tokyo Paralympics, winning 19 medals — five gold, eight silver, six bronze. The country’s previous best tally at one edition of the Paralympic Games was four.

“I am confident that the medal tally will double (in Paris in 2024),” said the three-time world champion Bhagat, who claimed the yellow metal in the men’s singles SL3 class, during a panel discussion at ‘India Today Conclave’.

“Our Prime Minister is fully supportive of the athletes. The PCI is taking care of its athletes well, if the PM is with us and the facilities are being given, it is possible….”

Bhagat, who had contracted polio when he was 4 years old, picked up the sports after watching his

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MI fail to make play-offs despite win over SRH

ABU DHABI/DUBAI, OCT 8 (PTI/IANS): Defending champions Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 42 runs in a high-scoring game here on Friday but their spirited effort was not enough to take them to the IPL play-offs.

After amassing 235 for nine, MI needed to limit SRH to 65 or less to qualify for the play-offs ahead of KKR but expectedly that did not happen. SRH ended with 193 for eight with stand in captain Manish Pandey making an unbeaten 69 off 41 balls. It is for the first time in three seasons that five-time champions MI have not entered the last four after lifting the trophy in the past two editions. Ishan Kishan (84 off 32) and Suryakumar Yadav (82 off 40) struck whirlwind fifties. But it was not to be for MI as they failed to restrict SRH to their desired target, even though they won the match comfortably.

Even though MI and KKR ended their round-rob-

of guiding MI innings after Kishan’s dismissal.

BRIEF SCORES: Mumbai Indians 235/9 in 20 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 82, Ishan Kishan 84; Jason Holder 4/52) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 193/8 in 20 overs (Manish Pandey 69 not out; Jasprit Bumrah 2/39).

RCB beat Delhi Capitals

Ishan Kishan plays a shot during the IPL in Abu Dhabi, Friday. (PTI)

in engagements on 14 points from as many games, the Kolkata outfit leapfrogged Rohit Sharma’s side on net run rate. Chasing 236, Jason Roy (34 off 21) and Abhishek Sharma (33 off 16) got SRH off to a flier, stitching 64 runs in 5.2 overs.

But SRH lost their plot soon after the dismissal of the openers with Jimmy Neesham striking twice -first accounting for Sharma and then Abdul Samad.

It was always going to be an uphill task for SRH to get 70 runs off 24 balls and it

1st Pughoboto Super League kicks off DIMAPUR, OCT 8 (NPN): The 1st season of Pughoboto Super League kicked off on October 8 at Pughoboto.

State secretary minority Morcha BJP of Nagaland State, Mustafa Ahmed graced the opening ceremony as special invitee. All together, eight teams are participating in the league from Pughoboto and Mishili.

In his speech, the special invitee encouraged the player’s to maintain sportsmanship and discipline. He also appealed the players to cooperate with the Aphuy-

emi Football Club and go beyond Pughoboto.

He further assured to help the sportspersons from Pughoboto area to go beyond Nagaland.

In the opening match, Vulaito Sector defeated the Mishili Phuye XI 5-1.

Xukuto Zhimo of Vulaito scored the first hat-trick of the League. In the second match, Mishili Yepaqa defeated Shenaito Sector 1-0.

SATURDAY’S MATCHES Pughoboto Fusions Vs Heboluto Sector Phaphaghu Sector Vs Shutulaghu Sector

turned out to be so with Pandey remaining unbeaten on 69 runs. Earlier, MI openers -- Kishan and skipper Rohit Sharma (18 off 13) meant business and showed the intent from the onset.

Kishan, especially, was in belligerent mood as he went hammer and tongs and didn’t spare a single SRH bowler to bring up his fifty in just 16 balls, the fastest half century this season. Yadav, who had not been at his best in the second leg so far, rose to the occasion when it mattered and took the onus

bution with the bat, scoring 29 runs in 22 balls.

In reply, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal were dismissed cheaply with Anrich Nortje dismissing the two openers. Things looked worrisome when Axar Patel dismissed AB de Villiers soon after. But KS Bharat (78 off 52) and Glenn Maxwell (51 off 33) stitched an unbeaten 111-run stand to take RCB over the victory line in the last ball. Bharat struck a six off the final delivery to seal victory.

BRIEF SCORES: Delhi Capitals 164/5 in 20 overs (Prithvi Shaw 48 off 31, Shikhar Dhawan 43 off 35; Mohammed Siraj 25/2) lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore 166/3 in 20 overs ( KS Bharat 78 off 52 and Glenn Maxwell 51 off 33; Nortje 2/24)

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets in the 56th match of IPL 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on Friday.

With this win, Virat Kohli led RCB finished the league stage with 18 points in 14 matches.

They will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator in Sharjah on October 11. Riding on some fine knocks by Prithvi Shaw (48 off 31) and Shikhar Dhawan (43 off 35) Delhi Capitals posted a total of 164/5 in IPL PLAY-OFFS SCHEDULE October 10 20 overs.

Apart from Shaw and Qualifier 1: DC vs CSK: 7:30 pm October 11 Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer also made a valuable contri- Eliminator: RCB vs KKR:7:30 pm

Gold and bronze for India in mixed rapid fire, silver in women’s 3P team NEW DELHI, OCT 8 (IANS): India won its 10th gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Championships, being held in Lima (Peru), after Vijayveer Sidhu and Rhythm Sangwan outclassed Thailand’s Kanyakom Hirunphoem and Schwakon Triniphakorn 9-1 in the mixed rapid fire event, according to information received here on Friday.

Also winning silver on the day was the junior women’s 50m rifle 3-positions (3P) team comprising

Prasiddhi Mahant, Nishcal and Ayushi Podder, while the second Indian pair in mixed rapid fire pistol, Tejaswini and Anish Bhanwala, also won bronze, making it a total haul of 23 medal thus far with two more competition days remaining.

Vijayveer and Rhythm came through two rounds of qualifying to completely dominate their match against the Thai pair, not allowing them to win even one series.

The 3P women on

the other hand went down fighting to a quality US trio tying at 43-43 at one stage to eventually go down 43-47.

In the mixed rapid fire bronze match, Tejaswini and Anish put it across a second Thai pair 10-8.

There are two medal events scheduled on Friday, the penultimate day of competition. India are leading the medals tally with 10 gold, nine silver and four bronze medals.

USA is second with six gold.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021

WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held ond half as Peru maintained their hopes of qualifying for a second consecutive World Cup. Peru have 11 points and are seventh in the 10team table.

Argentina held by Paraguay; maintain unbeaten run

Gabriel Barbosa celebrates scoring Brazil’s second goal with teammates on Thursday. (Reuters)

S A O PA U L O, O C T 8 (AGENCIES): Brazil fought back from a goal down to score three times in the second half and record a 3-1 win over Venezuela that maintained their 100 percent record in qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup. Venezuela had never beaten Brazil in a World Cup qualifier in 17 previous attempts but their hopes rose after taking an early lead through Eric Ramirez, who converted Yeferson Soteldo’s cross after defenders Fabinho and Marquinhos slipped at the vital moment, Rediff.com reported.

However, Brazil got back on level terms when Marquinhos headed home a corner in the 71st minute before Gabriel Barbosa scored a penalty six minutes from time and debutant Antony made it 3-1 in stoppage time.

With Argentina’s 0-0 draw at Paraguay, Brazil extended their lead at the top of the South American qualifying group to eight points. The top four teams qualify automatically for Qatar and the fifth-placed side goes into an inter-regional playoff.

Brazil were missing the suspended Neymar while

Gabriel Jesus started for the first time since getting sent off in the Copa America quarter-final against Chile in July.

However, it was the introduction of secondhalf substitutes that turned the game for the five-times World champions.

Leeds United’s debutant Raphinha opened up space and hit the corner that led to Marquinhos’ goal, while Vinicius Jnr was instrumental in the buildup that led to Barbosa’s penalty.

Raphinha also set up fellow substitute Antony to tap home just before the final whistle and score on his debut. Also on Thursday, Ecuador beat Bolivia 3-0 to move into third place in the group. Michael Estrada opened the scoring and Ener Valencia got a brace in the first half as the home side edged above Uruguay and moved within three points of second-placed Argentina.

Peru beat Chile 2-0 at home, leaving the visitors third from bottom with seven points from 10 games, above only perrenial strugglers Bolivia and Venezuela.

Christian Cueva scored after 36 minutes and Sergio Pena made it 2-0 in the sec-

Argentina failed to score for the first time since June 2019 but a 0-0 draw at Paraguay on Thursday maintained their unbeaten record in South America’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Argentina have gone 23 games without defeat under coach Lionel Scaloni and are second in the qualifying group with 19 points, behind Brazil, the only other unbeaten team, who have 27 after beating Venezuela 3-1 in Caracas.

The top four teams qualify automatically for Qatar next year and the fifth-placed side goes into an inter-regional play-off.

Argentina were without Lautaro Martinez in attack and with Lionel Messi quieter than usual the game lacked excitement, especially in the first half.

The visitors had the better of the opening exchanges but Paraguay grew into the game in the second half and tested Emiliano Martinez in the Argentine goal more often.

Scaloni made five changes in the second half and the game opened up.

Substitute Alejandro Gomez brought out a superb save from Paraguayan keeper Antony Silva with 12 minutes remaining and then at the other end Carlos Gonzalez blazed a cutback over the bar three minutes from time.

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