December 16, 2020

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New coronavirus variant that spreads faster found in the UK

LO N D O N, D E C 1 5 (AGENCIES): Britain’s capital-- London will be placed under the highest level of coronavirus restrictions from Wednesday amid a “very sharp” spike in COVID-19 cases in London and its surrounding areas as a new variant of coronavirus was identified and responsible for the “faster spread”, the UK government announced in Parliament on Monday.

The UK Health Secretary, Matt Hancock told the parliament that “swift and decisive” actions were needed as the doubling rate of COVID-19 has hit just in seven days in several parts of London.

“I must stress at this point that there is currently nothing to suggest that the variant is more likely to cause serious disease, and the latest clinical advice is that it’s highly unlikely that this mutation would fail to respond to a vaccine,” he added. Consequently, London will move to Tier 3 “very high alert” local restrictions on Wednesday.

Pay 2k per month to CCI children: SC NEW DELHI, DEC 15 (PTI): Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states to provide Rs 2,000 a month for the education of each child who was in a child care institution (CCI) and now been restored to his or her family during COVID pandemic.

The court also said state governments should provide necessary infrastructure to CCIs for online classes of children living there on the basis of recommendation from district child protection units within 30 days. A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao said states should ensure that required number of teachers are made available to teach children in CCIs.

Under the Tier 3 restrictions, all hospitality venues, including restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes will be shut except for takeout and delivery.

Indoor entertainment venues- such as bowling alleys and cinemas - will stay closed. People will not be allowed to travel to and from tier three areas.

Residents in London will also not be able to meet in private gardens and other outdoor venues. They may meet up to six people outside at parks, public gardens, or sports facilities. Retailers will be able to stay open.

“We do not know the extent to which this is because of the new variant but

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Farmers harden stance; govt says MSP will continue NEW DELHI, DEC 15 (PTI): Hardening their stance on the three new agri laws, farmer leaders on Tuesday said they will “make” government repeal these legislations, and asserted that their fight has reached a stage where they are “determined” to win it no matter what.

They said that they will completely block the Chilla Border between Delhi and Noida on Wednesday to press for their demands, adding that farmer unions are not running away from negotiation, but the government has to pay heed to their demands and come forward with concrete proposals. Addressing a press conference at the Singhu Border, farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal said, “The government is saying ‘we won’t repeal these laws’, we are saying we will make you do it.”

Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that Minimum Support Price (MSP), at which the government commits to procure the produce from farmers, is an administrative decision and it “will continue as it is”.

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Nagaland prepared to launch COVID-19 vaccine drive: H&FW

Correspondent

KO H I M A , D E C 1 5 (NPN): As India gears up for COVID-19 vaccination drive, State Health & Family Welfare department said it was adequately prepared to carry out the vaccination drive in Nagaland.

Informing this to mediapersons here, Deputy Director and Spokesperson on COVID-19, Dr. Nyan Kikon said that the vaccination drive will be carried out in phases. The first phase will be for healthcare workers followed by frontline workers but further directions were awaited from the Health ministry, he said.

Around 18,000 to 19,000 healthcare and frontline workers have registered for the first phase of COVID-19 vaccine, Kikon said.

While admitting that huge logistical operation will be required for the vaccination, Dr. Kikon informed that the vaccine for healthcare workers and frontline workers will be distributed in their respective district.

Meanwhile, speaking to Nagaland Post, Principal Director H&FW, Dr. Vizolie Z. Suokhrie said Nagaland

was fully prepared for the vaccination drive but that the department was yet to get the definite date on the arrival of vaccines.

Dr. Suokhrie said the first phase will be for healthcare workers, phase two for frontline workers and the third phase to cover senior citizens (50 years above) and those with comorbidities/ vulnerable group. He said the vaccines will be provided free of cost and that prioritization has been done since the vaccine was expensive with limited production.

A three-member Central team (Public health division) visited Nagaland on December 13 to review and asses public health measures and clinical management for COVID-19. Dr. Kikon said that the team visited Kohima and Dimapur and held meetings with the District Task Force headed by the deputy commissioner and department officials.

He informed that the central team visited COVID19 care centers, district hospitals, COVID-19 sample testing triage and quarantine centers and that actions based on their finding will be taken accordingly .

A member of the central team from NEIGRIHMS Shillong and specialist in COVID-19 management, Dr. MD Jamil informed that the report of the findings will be submitted to the Ministry and the department. He termed Nagaland’s response to COVID-19 as “very good”.

He however urged people to be extra cautious and follow safety protocols during festive and marriage season as there was likelihood of surge in COVID cases.

IDANSB to assist in vax drive: Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch (IDANSB) informed that it has prepared a list of dental professionals and interns to assists in the COVID-19 vaccination drive across Nagaland.

IDANSB president, Dr. Kaketo Yepthomi and honorary secretary, Dr. Vichovol Temi said that the list of names were sent to all district commissioners and Health department.

The list includes dental professionals and interns, actively involved in day-today provision of clinical care to patients and have experience in administering injections.

Centre concerned over COVID situation No winter session of Parl Nagaland COVID-19 tally 11761 in Nagaland, Himachal, Uttarakhand Budget session in Jan 2021 COVID-19 STATUS AS ON december 15, 2020 Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, DEC 15 (NPN): Centre on Tuesday expressed concern over the COVID-19 situation in some states like Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and called for bringing the situation under control. “We request the government and citizens of Uttarakhand, Nagaland and Himachal Pradesh to do effort to bring the situation under control,” Dr VK Paul, member (Health) at NITI Aayog, told a press conference here.

Noting Delhi has made progress, he said, “We congratulate the government of Delhi as also all the other governments who have done so well in contributing towards such a significant control (in cases) in recent D I M A P U R , D E C 1 5 times.” Centre said COVID(NPN): In what comes as a 19 cases and deaths are demajor relief for passengers, clining in India which is very the much-awaited direct flights between Dimapur and Delhi will be operational from December 26.

According to airport DIMAPUR, DEC 15 sources, IndiGo airlines (NPN): Nagaland Baptist will be launching the di- Church Council (NBCC) rect flight to Delhi from has reminded Church on Dimapur, which will be the need to collaborate with operational thrice a week-- various stakeholders to deTuesdays, Thursdays and velop practical strategies Saturdays. to effectively implement the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition ACT (NLTP) 1989.

Delivering his keynote address at the consultative meeting cum pre-Christmas programme, jointly organized by Christian Forum Dimapur (CFD) and Joint Christian Forum Nagaland (JCFN), at Bethesda Higher Secondary School, Walford Colony, here Tuesday, the NBCC general secretary and JCFN chairman Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho said NLTP Act was an important issue which the church needed to “ A f u t u r i s t i c n e w discuss and work together Parliament building. But with the experts, civil society can it inspire our MPs to groups and government to attend sessions?” implement the Act scientifi-

Dmu-Delhi direct flight from Dec 26

no matter its cause, we have to take swift and decisive action which unfortunately is absolutely essential to control this deadly disease while the vaccine is rolled out We must act now to shift the curve because when the virus moves quickly, we must move quickly too,” Hancock said.

He said that experts had identified over 1,000 cases with the variant, predominantly in the south of England.

Meanwhile, the UK health officials have notified the World Health Organisation (WHO) about the new variant as expert analysis continues.

However, multiple experts have said that the variant of coronavirus was not a that big a cause of concern and is unlikely to derail efforts to fight the pandemic.

“Just because there has been a small change in the virus’ genetic makeup this does not mean it is any more virulent, nor that vaccines won’t be effective,” said Tom Solomon, professor of neurology at the University of Liverpool.

“The emergence of different coronavirus strains... is neither cause for panic nor unexpected,” Dr Zania Stamataki, a viral immunologist at the University of Birmingham said.

The outbreak of a new coronavirus variant in London has come at a time when the country has begun the vaccination drive. The vaccine that is being supplied to Europe, and all of the UKs 40 million doses (to be delivered in stages with the whole order completed by the end of 2021) come from Pfizer’s manufacturing hub in Puurs, Belgium.

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States asked to be ready for ‘adverse’ effects of COVID vax reassuring, but cautioned against any laxity saying an overwhelming proportion of the country’s population is still “very very susceptible” to the virus and the situation may escalate unexpectedly.

“Mortality is declining and it is well below 400 per day. Cases have come down to almost 22,000. This is the kind of number we all experienced in July. So that is very reassuring. As a nation, we seem to be now doing very well. We are saving lives. But remember, this cannot be taken for granted.

An overwhelming proportion of our population is still very very susceptible to the virus. And the situation can escalate unexpectedly,”

Paul said while cautioning against any laxity.

He further said the reassuring thing is that people are saying the R0 has come below one which means the pandemic is shrinking. “So we should be happy about that but cautiously happy,” he said.

Speaking about COVID vaccination drive, Union Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that 29,000 cold-chain points, 240 walkin coolers, 70 walk-in freezers, 45,000 ice-lined refrigerators, 41,000 deep freezers and 300 solar refrigerators will be used for this purpose.

He added that all these equipment have already reached different states.

However, he cautioned about the adverse effects as well, saying that such adverse effects are primarily seen in children and pregnant women after vaccina(Cont’d on p-8) tion.

NEW DELHI, DEC 15 (PTI): Centre has said the winter session of Parliament will not be held this year in view of COVID-19 pandemic and that it will be appropriate to convene the budget session in January next year.

In a letter to leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said, “Winter months are very crucial for managing the pandemic because of recent spurt in cases during this period, particularly in Delhi...”

The minister said he had informally contacted floor leaders of various political parties and “they have expressed their concerns about the ongoing pandemic and opined of doing away with winter session”.

The winter session normally starts from last week of November or first week of December.

Cong slams govt: Slamming the government for its decision to not hold Parliament’s winter session in view of COVID-19, the Congress said the “decimation of parliamentary democracy is complete”.

Congress party’s chief whip in Rajya Sabha Jairam Ramesh said that the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad, was not consulted on the matter.

On its official Twitter handle, the Congress said, “Another step in the BJP’s attempt to destroy democracy.”

ACTIVE CASES Death Symptomatic Miunder District Asymptomatic Recovered Death gratCritical-ICU InvestiMod- Seed Mild gation erate vere Without With On VentiOxygen Oxygen lator Dimapur 121 19 5 3 0 0 1 6084 42 3 72 Kiphire 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 1 0 0 Kohima 343 6 7 0 0 0 0 3250 21 0 25 Longleng 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9 Mokokchung 18 0 1 1 0 0 0 116 1 0 6 Mon 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 579 2 0 9 Peren 21 2 0 0 0 0 0 473 0 0 0 Phek 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 0 0 0 Tuensang 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 226 1 0 0 Wokha 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 1 0 3 Zunheboto Total

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137 10970

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Total Cases 6351 39 3651 18 143 600 496 44 238 39

3 142 127 11761

*7 deaths not due to Covid-19 *3 deaths under investigation

DIMAPUR, DEC 15 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday reported 33 new COVID-19 cases-- 15 in Kohima, 8 each in Dimapur and Mokokchung and 2 in Peren, taking the tally to 11761 cases.

One more COVID-19 related death was reported in the state.

Out of 72 deaths, 62 died due to COVID, 7 deaths are non COVID related while 3 deaths are under investigation. Further, the distribution across various categories include 4638 cases from the armed forces/police, 1821 returnees,

4742 traced contacts and 560 frontline workers.

India’s tally crosses 99L

PTI adds: India’s coronavirus caseload mounted to 99,06,165 with 22,065 infections being reported in a day, while the death toll rose to 1,43,709 with 354 new fatalities, Health Ministry stated.

Daily COVID-19 case count fell below 23,000 after a little over five months, while the national recovery rate stood at over 95 per cent, according to data updated.

NBCC calls for effective implementation of NLTP Act FA the only basis for Naga

This is it!

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Participants of the consultative meeting held on Tuesday.

cally and effectively.

He also admitted that both the government and the church have failed to act upon the Act systematically and effectively but added that the Church cannot hold on the Act without doing anything systematically, professionally and intelligently.

He also opined that Church needs to take criticism positively and constructively.

Dr.Keyho said that the “time has come for all of us” especially the Churches,

government, civil society organisations to work together to make the dream of the people of Nagaland a reality.

Also, speaking at the programme, retired commissioner excise Moangwati Aier reminded that Nagaland was not the only state in India where liquor is prohibited.

Presenting the statistics of various states in India after prohibition of liquor, Maongwati said that states

like Kerala, Gujarat, Manipur, Mizoram and Bihar were effectively implementing the Act. He said that the states were performing better than Nagaland because they have very stringent measures where defaulters were severely punished. He explained the challenges and issues besides strategies to combat the issue effectively.

CIHSR director Dr. Sedevi Angami presented facts on hazards of alcohol and its effects on the life of the individuals and the society. He also presented various strategies to help the Churches and civil society to fight the issue effectively.

In order to effectively implement the Act , Dr.Angami said Nagaland needed to have good governance, dynamic leadership in the local and state level.

Rev. James Ngullie highlighted the initiatives,

activities and various programmes conducted by various Churches in response to the NLTP ACT. Ps. Yanbemo Lotha highlighted various youth related issues, challenges and how to respond positively to resolve the issues by various churches in the state.

Rev. Moses Murry spoke on behalf of the Churches’ response to the political situation of the state.

At the event, the house decided to pray for unity and reconciliation among all the political groups to come together and work for lasting peace and sustainable development.

Short speeches were delivered by Naga Women Hoho represented by Elis.Z.Swu, Dimapur Naga Student Union represented

by Nupato K. Chishi and Nagaland NGO Forum represented by Dr. Hesheto.

solution, says Q. Tuccu

DIMAPUR, DEC 15 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) chairman Q. Tuccu has asserted that the Naga people have rejected the past accords imposed on them as these were not issue-based solutions.

He said this in his speech at the winter parliament session held at CHQ Hebron on December 15, 2020. Tuccu went on to add that the “imposed solution or solution with an unmandated group of people who don’t represent the issue of the Nagas is not acceptable to the Naga people.” He also reiterated that Framework Agreement signed between the government of India and NSCN on August 3, 2015, after series of negotiations for eighteen years, was based on ‘equality and mutual respect’ and the recognised unique history of the Nagas.

(Cont’d on p-8) Tuccu said the Frame-

work Agreement was the “Magna Carta of new relationship of the two people” which the NSCN(I-M) will always stick to and abide by it. (Full text on p-6) Christmas, New Year greetings: NSCN (I-M) collective leadership has wished the Naga people a very happy Christmas and New Year.

Asserting that this past year had been a very trying time for the Naga people, the collective leadership prayed that “this coming year brings more certain times for the Naga nation.” The collective leadership also extended love and good wishes for the better days ahead.

“Let us keep our spirit high without wavering. May our Almighty God who has sustained us throughout be with you all during this holiday season!” the collective leadership prayed.

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Self-reliance, need of the hour: Azo

Kuzholuzo Nienu speaking as guest during the NPF central youth wing meeting cum pre-Christmas programme on December 15. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, DEC 15 (NPN): Kuzholuzo Nienu, MLA and NPF youth wing incharge said self-reliance was the need of the hour to counter the scarcity of food which peaked during the lockdown when all the food and vegetable markets went empty.

He was speaking as the guest during NPF central youth wing meeting cum pre-Christmas celebrations

held at NPF headquarters here, Tuesday. Citing examples of how the lockdown and pandemic had affected everyone, Azo said, the one thing he learnt from the situation was the importance of self-dependence and sufficiency. “Witnessing shortage of fish, meat and other essentials during the pandemic led me to realise the need to be self-reliant. I have started rearing chicken, pigs and fish. This way we all can truly understand and value

self-reliance,” he said.

Drawing comparisons on how a person learns from trying times, Azo said he had gained more experience from three years of being in the opposition than 15 years of ruling.

He called on his party men to learn how to be in the opposition and at the same time be patient as God would reward accordingly as promised in the Bible.

Taking a swipe at the ruling, Azo instructed his

party men not to be envious of those in power. He said most of them in the ruling parties were also suffering and that only a handful were actually enjoying the benefits of being in power.

He encouraged them to endure and be hopeful for better times and not be like those power mongers who keep switching sides.

He also wished the gathering a merry Christmas and prosperous year ahead.

Earlier, programme was chaired by NPF working president S Medom, while president N Vihoshe Swu delivered the welcome address.

NPF minority wing president Bishnu Battacharjee and Dimapur division president T Lotha gave short speeches. Central women wing president Yanhola Yimchunger gave compliments, a special presentation was made by Arola Jinger and the summing up of the programme was done by vice-president Supoyi Vezhu.

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NPF minority wing calls on LoP DIMAPUR: Office bearers of NPF minority wing central & division held a meeting with NPF leader of opposition (LoP), T.R Zeliang on December 14 at his residence, initiated by NPF minority wing central, president Bishnu Bhattacharjee.

A press release by NPF minority wing, central, general secretary, Arun Mishra stated that various issues related to party activities, minority community of Nagaland in general were discussed. Zeliang appreciated the activities of NPF minority wing within the party and in the state and assured his support to strengthen minority wing to work in grass root level.

Meanwhile, Zeliang extended Christmas & New Year greetings to NPF minority wing leaders and people in Nagaland. Others present were Apun Naben, Roshan BK, Puja Das Paul, Shahid Ahmed Barbhuyia, Debendra Rana, Ashad Ahmed, Rajen Roy and Kanai Lal Das.

ZCCI conducts mass social work in Zbto NBA, ANPSA Dimapur

unit extend condolences

Participants at the social work conducted by ZCCI on December 15.

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DIMAPUR: Zunheboto Chambers of Commerce and Industries (ZCCI) conducted a mass social work on December 15, where all the businessmen cleaned their establishments and surroundings.

A press release by ZCCI president, Kikheto Muru and media affairs

Holoka T. Sumi stated that, during the social works all the shops were closed and businessmen also gave their full cooperation. ZCCI office bearers and executives were divided into groups and distributed the work accordingly. Activities included cleaning of roads, drainages and the entire

town and washing away of dust and dirt. Department like PHED, DEF Zbto, Assam Rifles, and NFES also provided water trucks for the social work.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) and All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) Dimapur unit have respectively condoled the demise of late K. Atoli Sema, wife of justice H. K. Sema on December 14 after a period of illness.

NBA: Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) in a condolence note by NBA president, Tali Ao and secretary, V. Hukavi Zhimomi shared with the sorrow and agony of the bereaved family sorrow and pray that almight strengthen the physical and mentil power of the family.

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WDTCC, DLCC, DLES members and others during the quarterly meeting held in Wokha on December 15. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Wokha District Tobacco Control Cell (WDTCC), district level coordination committee (DLCC) and district level enforcement squad (DLES), NTCP Wokha held its quarterly meeting on December 15 at the DC Wokha chamber, chaired by EAC (Hq) I. Yentinougbou.

According to DIPR report, four schools namely Fer nbrook, Libemo Memorial, Government School Sector “A”, Little Angel School and Longsachung and Niroyo villages were declared tobaccofree schools and villages respectively.

With this declaration the district has now have 23 tobacco free schools and 4 tobacco-free villages.

Certificates were handed over by chief medical officer, Wokha, Dr. C W Tungoe.

DNO NTCP, Wokha, Dr. Daisy Ovung, while presenting the quarterly reports of DTCC, said the team has visited shops selling tobacco products from Niropen Colony to NST Colony covering around 100 (hundred) shops on COTPA Section 6, where shops owners were directed to display board with specified warning indicating that “Selling of any tobacco products to and by any person below 18 years of age is a punishable offence”. Dr. Daisy also informed that enforcement drive was also conducted on November 24 comprising of COTPA fly-

ing squad, members from NTCP and Dobashis and visited 40 hotels and restaurants within the town to ensure prohibition of smoking in public places.

The members also deliberated to strengthen the enforcement of COTPA Law and to conduct enforcement activities once every month, where district nodal officer (NTCP) Dr. Daisy appealed all the members to extend co-operation for effective implementation of the law.

She also said that since tobacco control committee has been constituted in every school and villages she urged them put more effort and to frequently review tobacco related activities and report/submit the activities.

unit: All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) Dimapur unit in a condolence note by ANPSA Dimapur unit president, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema stated that, the fraternity of private schools in particular and the Naga society in general have lost a great educationist and impeccable visionary of the modern times.

All the office bearers and members of ANPSA Dimapur unit conveyed deepest sympathy, prayer and condolences to the bereaved family members especially to her husband, Dimapur: Lasumi Students’ Union (LSU) has convened its 57th general session justice H.K. Sema, relatives, on December 30, 10 a.m at GMS, Zhikhutsa, Lasumi village. All its members, senior staff and students. leaders and elders have been invited to the session.

Lasumi Students’ Union 57th general session

IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMENLA WALLING

4 schools and 2 villages declared tobacco-free area in Wokha

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

Lt. NGOGO W. NRITHUNG KITHAN

28/04/1990 – 16/12/2019

Who left us this day 16-12-2019 leaving us broken and shattered. We still feel the pain of losing you and miss you and always will.

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Dear Ngogo, A year gone without you, In silent tears we still loved, Still missed and held you so dear.

Until we meet again.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving Wife, Daughter, Mom, Sisters, Brother and In-laws

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us during the sickness and sudden demise of our beloved Lt. T. Setingla Sangtam.

Your presence and kind deeds have helped us bear the irreplaceable loss.

We convey our special thanks to :1. Shri. H. Khehovi Yepthomi, Advisor, Tourism Art & Culture Nagaland 2. Shri. Lirimong, Ex-Candidate 3. Shri. Alongse Sangtam, Dy. Director ITI, Kohima 4. Shri. Setsathong, Project Director, DRDA, Kiphire 5. Shri. H. Hezheto Yepthomi, A.O, DRDA Zunheboto 6. Shri. Setsathong, Project Director, DRDA Kiphire 7. Sangtam Baptist Litho Kohima 8. Sangtam Baptist Lithro, Women Ministry Kohima 9. Sangtam Union Kohima 10. Amahator Area Union Kohima 11. Kiphire Town Baptist Lithro 12. Changchor Union Kiphire 13. Changchor Unionlarü Kiphire Born on : 15/05/1974 14. Rest House Ward Kiphire Died on : 05/12/2020 15. Yingithonger Clan 16. SHG Rest House Ward Kiphire 17. Doctors & nurses, Intensive Care Department NHAK 18. Doctors & nurses Civil Hospital Kiphire 19. Friends, relatives and neighbours and well wishers We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every one of you. It is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Husband, Children, Grand Children and Relatives K-2056

VIKHETO CHOPHI

Born : 6th April 1980 – Died : 12th Dec 2020

The family of the Late VIKHETO CHOPHI (NST), Dimapur-Nagaland, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours and well-wishers who visited our home, attended the wake, service and burial. And who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time.

For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent floral tributes, message of condolences, as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful.

A special word of thanks to the management, nurses and staff of Nikos Hospital for their kindness and respect shown at all times.

To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. Our heartfelt gratitude is the only thing we can offer, but we pray that the good Lord bless you according to his riches.

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WEATHER FORECAST December 16

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

27 15

Hazy sun

24 10

Guwahati Hazy sun

25 13

Hazy sun

25 7

Aizawl Imphal

Itanagar Mostly sunny and pleasant

24 12

Shillong

Plenty of sunshine

18 6

Kohima

Mostly sunny

21 7

Dimapur Mostly sunny and pleasant

25 12

Sunny and nice

23 9

Mkg

Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler

17 5

Hazy sunshine

21 11

Wokha

Zunheboto Brilliant sunshine

20 7

Zhaleo Rio cutting the ribbon of the newly constructed GB Union hall at Dhansiripar on December 15.

DIMAPUR: Advisor of Sericulture, Excise & Minority Affairs, Zhaleo Rio said that GBs being custodians of customs and culture should strive to unite people and deliver unbiased justice on all fronts which can bring manifold blessings.

A press release by NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II A/C media secretary, Thejangukho Yelietsu stated that, Zhaleo said this during his inaugural speech of the new building of Dhansiripar sub-division GBs Union on December 15

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at Dhansiripar. Zhaleo complimented the united efforts of everyone concerned in building the new complex, while adding that transparency in fund management too must have aided the construction processes. He urged people to practice austerity measures in their daily lives and requested the authority to properly utilise and maintain the building for the welfare of the subdivision. Remarking that Dhansiripar was lucky to have been a beneficiary under MPLADP 2018-19 for

construction of the hall, Zhaleo said that “even my constituency have never received such an opportunity.” He further urged the GBs to remain vigilant against any antisocial elements in their respective villages since they were “the eyes and ears of the government.”

On the Naga political issue, Rio opined that “Nagas are no less than a divided house with so many organisations having different wishes and principles” whereas the Indian government was aware of

these shortcomings, leading to failed breakthrough in negotiations till today. Rio asserted that one should acquire knowledge about “the Naga struggle and our aspiration for sovereignty whatsoever”, but warned that divisive policies will always continue to be stumbling blocks unless Nagas unite and speak together as one.

He expressed that the central government was committed for a permanent settlement of the Naga imbroglio at the earliest possible time.

Earlier, in the inaugural programme compered

by Lovitoli Swu, invocation was pronounced by pastor Dimasa Baptist Church, Dhansiripar, Fainesdao Naben. P. Dohoi Swu, head GB, Pimla, president, Dhansiripar subdivision GBs Union, delivered the welcome address and T. Rio, head GB, Razhaphe village gave the construction committee report. Atula and Among presented special number and short speeches were delivered by SDO (Civil), Dhansiripar, and Joydhwas Hasnu, chairman, Village Council, Dhansiripar. Tshithrongse, Hd. GB, delivered the vote of thanks while pastor, UBC Dhansiripar, pronounced benediction.

NCSU advent Christmas honours Kohima traffic police personnel

NCSU and traffic officials of Kohima with recipients of NCSU best traffic award 2020 at Hotel De Oriental Grand, Tuesday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, DEC 15 (NPN): Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union (NCSU) on Tuesday honoured two traffic police personnel in recognition of their service in dealing with the traffic menace at the state capital.

The recipients are traffic constables Nusütso Dawhuo of North Traffic Police Station and 15th IR Mahila Battalion Havildar Imtikala Imsong, attached to South Traffic Police Station.

NCSU secretar y N Neilo Koza led the felicitation of the best traffic award 2020 coinciding with the NCSU advent Christmas, while NCSU president Pele Khezhie handed over the awards, which comprised cash of Rs 10,000 each and citation.

Delivering the message,

NCSU advisor Povotso Lohe said that Christmas was a time for reconciliation between man and God, and appealed to all to remember that Christmas was a time to give thanks to the Lord, born to save humanity. While education came to Nagas through the Gospel, he expressed hope that the festive season would usher in peace and oneness among the Naga society.

NCSU president, Pele Khezhie extending greetings on the occasion said that this was a time to forgive each other and be of one heart.

He informed that the picture of the award recipients as role model would be put up as a poster in the main town.

He also extended best wishes for the New Year 2021.

Speaking on the occasion, deputy superintendent of Police (Traffic), Manom Wallim appreciated NCSU

for the annual felicitation of traffic personnel during this festive season.

Terming it a unique occasion organized by NCSU, he said “Your support encourages and keeps us going to deliver public service to the society”. Appealing all to celebrate Christmas in the true essence of rejoicing at the birth of Jesus Christ, he expressed hope that NCSU and its members would grow for the betterment of society.

Chaired by NCSU vice president K L Setuo Rutsa, the prog ramme commenced with NCSU advisor Sawathang Kezseb pronouncing the invocation, special Christmas melody was presented by Inato Assumi, while NCSU secretary Imsunok tendered vote of thanks and advisor T Yanger Imchen offered benediction.

SSUPCC celebrates 25th anniversary DoSE issues notice on pre-matric scholarship scheme

DIMAPUR: Principal director School Education, Shanavas C has informed that many people with vested interest were applying for scholarship under fictitious name which was a serious crime.

According to DIPR repor t, depar tment of School Education therefore once again requested the institute nodal officers to be cautious while verifying the students application form and the INOs responsible for the 1st level verification are required to maintain copies of supporting documents (Inset) Khekiye Sema. Founder SSUPCC, Y. Lhotoi Awomi along with other members prescribed by the ministry year-wise and produce after unveiling the jubilee monolith.

DIMAPUR: Sumi Students Union Public College of Commerce (SSUPCC) celebrated its silver jubilee under the theme, “reprocess furthermore” at Rotary Club, Dimapur on December 14.

The celebration was graced by Khekiye Sema (retd.) as guest speaker, wherein he congratulated the founding members of SSUPCC and lauded the past and present leaders and members of the union for taking the union this far.

He called upon the gathering not to forget the former leaders, whose sacrifices have made successful and fruitful long journey of 25 years of existence.

He further encouraged the students to have a sense of responsibility by maintain-

the physical record to the DNO/SNO as and when required.

INOs will maintain the records separately for the applicants under fresh and renewal categories respectively and the records will be retained by the school for at least 5 years.

INOs must not share the user ID and password of

the institute with anyone and surrender them to the head of institute when they leave school.

In case a student has not submitted any document or has not submitted the required number of documents the INO may mark the app ration as “defective” so as to provide another opportunity to the

genuine applicant to rectify the mistake.

Department also informed that the ministry has extended the national scholarship portal (NSP) for applying online scholarships for 2020-21 and the following actions have been initiated/decided by the ministry: Last date for submission of online ap-

plications by the students on December 31; Last date for first level (institute) verification on January 15, 2021 and last date for second level (district) verification on January 31, 2021. Students have been advised to carefully read the guidelines for registration on national scholarship portal.

ing unity in order to pave way for the younger generations. “To achieve 25 years is a sign of maturity and we should live accordingly”, he remarked.

Earlier, special numbers by Livika Wokhami and “Timeless Band” enthralled the gathering. Prayer session for the jubilee was offered by associate pastor, Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church, Kanili Aye. Greetings message was delivered by founder SSUPCC, Y. Lhotoi Awomi, who also unveiled the jubilee monolith in the college campus.

Earlier, the celebration began with a prayer by youth pastor, NCRC Sumi Purana Bazar, Tovika Aye while chairman jubilee planning board, John Achumi welcomed the gathering.

KVK Kiphire training for women farmers

DIMAPUR: KVK, Kiphire in collaboration with district administration, MSK and DRDA, Kiphire, conducted training-cum-input distribution programme on “Empowering farm women through improved agricultural practices for livelihood generation” at Longmatra and Sitimi blocks from December 7 to 11.

A press release by KVK Kiphire stated that, resource person AC, Longmatra NSRLM, Sepila Sangtam spoke on value addition in agri and horticulture crops where surplus produce could be further processed and additional income earned instead of it being wasted. Emphasising on value addition, she focussed on ginger, gooseberry and wild apple abunK Y M C

dantly available locally.

She further laid emphasis on importance of value addition and encouraged women farmers to take up as to increase their income and livelihood.

SMS, DAMU KVK, Kiphire, Temjenna Jamir, delivered technical lecture on integrated pest and disease management in important crops. Awareness on the new Farm Act 2020 was accented to the participants, attended by area co-ordinators of respective blocks where they took initiatives in mobilizing SHGs in various villages. A total of 120 women farmers were selected from 24 SHGs from each block covering total of 10 villages from Longmatra block and 14 villages from Sitimi block.

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BTC: Five BJP-UPPL-GSP members sworn in

Assam students develop mobile app to help farmers

Kokrajhar (Assam), Dec 15 (PTI): The fourth Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) was constituted on Tuesday with the swearing in of five members of the BJP-UPPL-GSP combine and UPPL’s Promod Bodo assuming charge as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the autonomous body.

The members were administered the oath of office

by Assam Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua at the Green Field Ground in Bodofa Nwgar here.

Besides Bodo, the others sworn in included Deputy CEM Gobindo Chandra Basumatry of the United Peoples’ Party Liberal (UPPL), BJP’s Gautam Das and Diganta Barua and Gana Suraksha Party’s (GSP) Ghanashyam Das. Bodo took oath in Bodo language while the others did it in Assamese.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Irrigation Minister Bhabesh Kalita, Lok Sabha MPs Dilip Saikia, who is also the BJP’s National General Secretary, and Pallab Lochan Das, Rajya Sabha MPs- Bhubaneswar

New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI): Students at IIT Guwahati, NIT Silchar and Dibrugarh University in Assam have jointly developed a multi-lingual smartphone application for farmers to smartly manage their farms and remotely monitor distress activities.

Developed with a goal of optimising the in-farm productivity through Artificial Intelligence (AI), the application called “AgSpeak” will help the farmers in making decisions and managing farm activities through their smartphone or computer. “India is a leading agricultural country with immense potential, yet 2 billion people globally did not have regular access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food in 2019 alone. To end this global starvation, we need to double agricultural productivity in the next 15 years. Unless we use technology appropriately in the agricultural sector, this would be impossible,” said IIT Guwahati Director TG Sitharam.

According to Manik Mittal, a student at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, the startup is leading this initiative in the northeastern India, which has untapped potential with diverse ecosystems having agriculture as the major economic activity. “The

PM,Shah hailed for Bodo Accord

Five members of the BJP-UPPL-GSP combine and UPPL’s Promod Bodo assumed charge as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the autonomous body Kalita and U G Brahmawere present in the swearing in ceremony.

The outgoing CEM Hagrama Mohilary of Bodo Peoples’ Front (BPF) was conspicuous by his absence on the occasion.

In his address, Sonowal thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the new Bodo Accord signed in January 2020 which led to a peaceful elections to the council.

The new council should strive to give respect, identity and dignity to all sections of the people of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) as the voters of the region have strengthened the hands of the Prime Minister to bring about positive changes, Sonowal said.

The chief minister said that members of the different factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) understood the futility of violence and gave up extremism to return to the mainstream of the society.

He also announced a Rs 60 crore package for rehabilitation of all NDFB cadres who came to the mainstream.

Sonowal announced that militants belonging to outfits, other than the four of the NDFB, would also be rehabilitated if they come overground and give up violence.

Leaders of all four factions of the NDFB- then All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) Chief Pramod Bodo, Mohilary and the Chief Minister had signed

the Bodo pact in New Delhi on January 27 this year paving way for elections to BTC. Sarma also hailed the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister for the Bodo Accord which would lead to fulfil the aims and aspirations of the people of Bodo areas and bring about equal development of all people living in the BTR. He said that by providing the Bodo language an official status, giving development councils for all the Bodos living outside the BTR areas, giving relaxations to provincialisation rules of the schools locate in the region, the present state government has taken a series of steps for the development of Bodoland Territorial Region.

He announced that the state government would take steps to set up new educational institutions, new stadia, campus of Bodoland University at Udalguri, Medical College at Tamulpur and setting up colleges in each of the 40 constituencies in the BTR. Bodo, the new BTC CEM, described the Prime Minister as a visionary who had taken the initiative to solve the problems of the region so that peace can prevail.

Many governments have come and gone but no such definite initiative like bringing all factions of the NDFB were taken before, he said.

He assured all communities living in the BTR to live without fear and to come forward with their problems which the new council will try to resolve in the next five years.

B o d o, t h e f o r m e r President of the All Bodo Students’ Union who went on to form the UPPL, said that his priority will be to ensure that there is no “unhappy people” in the BTR after the five year rule of the new council.

The UPPL has won 12 seats, BJP nine and GSP one seat in the just concluded 40-member council polls while the Bodoland Peoples’ Front (BPF), which

had headed the autonomous body for the last three terms, emerged as the single largest party with 17 seats and Congress secured one seat.

The lone Congress member Sajal Kumar Sinha joined the BJP on Monday and was subsequently expelled from the Congress.

The BJP on Sunday had decided to dump its alliance partner BPF in the state government and join hands with the UPPL and the GSP to form the next council in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), comprising the four districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri.

The BTC elections had assumed significance in view of the state assembly elections likely to be held next year with all the 14 seats from the four districts currently held by the BPF. The BPF had joined hands with the BJP before the 2016 assembly polls to form the government and three of its MLAs- Pramila Rani Brahma, Chandan Brahma and Rihon Daimary are currently ministers in the Sonowal cabinet.

The elections to the Council, earlier scheduled to be held on April 4 was deferred due to the coronavirus pandemic, were held in two phases on December seven and 10.

developed application is multi-lingual and has an option of Assamese as well.

This feature is a first among all the agri-tech applications available in the market.

Driven by hyper local crop data coming from satellite and smart IOT devices, AgSpeak considers up to 20 local crop parameters which are key indicators of their health like rainfall, sunlight hours, soil health status, among others, to alert farmers about probable crop threats in advance and suggest best practices to tackle the incoming threat, hence optimising resources used and maximising productivity,” he said.

“The app along with the internet of things hardware has been tested for the past three months with 500 farmers and two tea estates.

Some of the major breakthroughs by the algorithm were precise prediction of blight in potato and tea mosquito bug, along with water stress in winter crops.

“These are major reasons of woes to farmers and small tea growers of Assam and cause lakhs in crop damages if not controlled in time,” he added.

Another IIT Guwahati student Akash Sharma, said, nearly 250 farmers have already been provided hands on training in utilising the full potential of the app.

41,000 identified as first beneficiaries of AGP founding member says 252 Northeast Jews immigrate to Israel COVID-19 vaccine in Manipur: CM Biren sidelined due to CAA opposition

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 15: A total of 41,000 medical professionals and other individuals who would be the first beneficiaries of COVID-19 vaccine identified, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh informed on Tuesday, adding that necessary arrangements had been made to promptly start vaccination soon after the arrival of the vaccine.

The chief minister said that 100 doctors had been engaged on a daily wage basis to meet the healthcare needs due to the current pandemic.

Procedures to recruit 300 regular doctors have also already begun through MPSC, the chief minister said in his address to a function here.

The chief minister was addressing the inaugural function of a two-day ‘Distribution Camp of Aids and Assistive Devices to Persons with Disabilities under ADIP Scheme’ held in Imphal’s City Convention Centre today.

The programme was organized by the department

of social welfare in association with Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR), Cuttack (Odisha).

On the occasion, Singh said that the state government was considering providing interest-free loans to differently abled persons to help them start suitable occupations and live a dignified life.

H e o b s e r ve d t h a t “nothing is greater than extending help to each other and to live a life of peaceful co-existence and that is why the state government is concentrating on service to humanity.”

Stating that health schemes - CMHT and CMST- were introduced to help needy people and differently-abled persons, the chief minister said that although the state’s current financial position was not that sound, the state government was spending around Rs 10 crore every year in implementing these schemes.

The chief minister also said that the government was gathering information

about needy people and differently abled persons through “Go to Village” and “Go to Hill” missions.

He asked the district social welfare officers to identify persons who can be benefited under different government schemes.

On the issue of drug menace in the state, the chief minister lamented that many youths are addicted to drugs and other intoxicants.

He said that the government was planning to initiate a mission to permanently reform the addicts in a professional manner.

To materialise the mission, the social welfare department would organize a seminar where the root cause of the menace and its solution would be deliberated thoroughly, he said.

State social welfare minister Okram Henry who also spoke on the ocassion sought people’s support and cooperation in making the benefits of different schemes reach needy people.

“The government is round the clock ready to extend necessary assistance to the people,” he added.

Pabindra Deka Guwahati, Dec 15 (PTI): Former minister and founding member of the Asom Gana Parishad Pabindra Deka resigned from the party on Tuesday, miffed over its leadership “sidelining him due to his strong opposition to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Deka is an MLA from Patacharkuchi constituency representing the AGP, an ally of the BJP-led government in Assam.

“I have resigned from the primary membership of AGP today... When CAB was introduced the second time in Parliament last year, AGP was silent and its lone MP in Rajya Sabha Birendra Prasad Baishya voted in favour of it.

“I was the only person against it in the party and publicly opposed it. For that, the party leadership punished and sidelined me,” Deka told reporters here.

He also asserted that regionalism is not safe in the hands of the AGP leadership, which also prompted him to exit from the party.

Asked if he will join another party, Deka said, “I will participate in the 2021 assembly polls, but I have not decided which party will I join as yet.”

Sources close to him said the veteran politician is likely to be a part of the newly-floated Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), formed jointly by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chhatra Parishad (AJYCP).

Deka is one of the founding members of AGP and served as a cabinet minister during 1985-1990 in the first AGP government, led by Prafulla Kumar Mahanta.

He has represented the Patacharkuchi constituency thrice -- 1985, 2001 and 2016.

Bnei Menashe Jews are seen ahead of their aliyah.

Tel Aviv, Dec 15 (PTI): A total of 252 Jews, including infants and elderly, from India’s north-eastern Bnei Menashe community on Tuesday landed at the Ben-Gurion airport here as immigrants and to start a new life in Israel.

They include 50 families, 24 singles, four infants under the age of two, and 19 people over the age of 62. Their immigration was approved by the Israeli government in October.

After landing, they went through the immigration process. “Some 90 per cent of them have completed their aliyah (immigration) permit process and soon all of them will be taken to a Shavei Israel absorption centre in the Nordiya

moshav close to Netanya,” a Bnei Menashe community member present at the airport told PTI. Shavei Israel is a nonprofit organisation which has led the movement to bring back Jews looking to immigrate to Israel.

“They will complete their quarantine period at the moshav (an agricultural commune) and spend some three months there going through the formal absorption process, including learning Hebrew. Following that they are likely to be settled in the north in the Nazareth Illit area”, he said. Some 2,437 people from the Bnei Menashe community have so far immigrated to Israel from the north-eastern states of Manipur and Mizoram

since 2003, the ministry of Immigration and Absorption said. “I am happy that I have the merit to bring the Bnei Menashe to Israel after many years of waiting,” Minister for Immigration and Absorption Pnina Tamano-Shata said.

There have been intense debates around the Jewishness of Bnei Menashe in the past but in 2005, the then Chief Rabbi of the Sephardi community, Rabbi Shlomo Amar, recognised them as descendants of Israel paving the way for their immigration to Israel.

The community claims that it belongs to the Menashe tribe, one of the ten tribes pushed into exile by the Assyrians some 2700 years ago.

HNLC asserts it’s a ‘government’ with ‘right to tax’ To our all time baby Hero Henthong, You are someone who touches each life you enter, spreading joy to everyone you meet: may the love and happiness you share with others return to you tenfold.

We wish you many more happiest of birthdays! HBD Love and Prayer Opa ,mummy ,Sis Ailen Lilong and Loved one’s.

Dear, Dr. Petevihu Anna dzüvichü PH Many happy returns of the day God bless you with multiple thousands of years to live.

OOWEEE OOWEEE Dear brother (Imnanungsang Lemtur), Our Almighty God created us all for various purpose. As i look up to you I’m so thrilled with contentment to perceive that you are one among God’s masterpieces. We commemorate this remarkable and auspicious day of your birthday with thankfulness and prayer to God for keeping you good health and pushing you up every day to higher level of achievements. May our merciful God continue to prosper your tasks, instill wisdom upon you and manifest it into success. Many many happy returns of the day. Happy Birthday.

Your loving brother, Imtisungkum Lemtur.

Correspondent Shillong, Dec 15 : In the wake of the Meghalaya Government having taken a strong stand against the threats issued by the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to impose its own extortion ‘taxes’ on cement factories, the outlawed outfit has asserted that it was a “government in itself ” and had the right to impose such taxes.

State Home Minister, Lakhmen Rymbui had made it categorical that the activities of the HNLC were ‘criminal’ and had warned the outfit against illegal activities, including the threat to impose taxes.

“The HNLC is a government in itself. We have our political department, finance department, home department, foreign department and our military department. This is our land and therefore nobody should remind nor interfere into our tax collections,” HNLC General Secretary,

Sainkupar Nongtraw stated in an e-mailed statement.

“If the NPP-led MDA government can collect taxes from illegal coal supply then we stand firm upon our commitment to levy taxes,” Nongtraw asserted.

Based upon the statements of the Home minister Lakmen Rymbui, the HNLC said it would like to come out clear upon his blame game tactics.

“It was during the year 2004 that the IB (intelligence bureau) had offered us to come forward for peace talks followed by the governor of Meghalaya in the year 2014.

Subsequently, we had also accepted the governor’s offer and exercised our wisdom and sincerity by declaring a unilateral ceasefire,” Nongtraw said, adding that the outfit’s gestures were over turned due to the negative interventions of the state police and along with the manipulation of the State Government behind its hidden agendas.

“The ministry of Home affairs is waiting for reports

from the political department regarding the peace talks but Lakmen Rymbui seems to be unaware about it. He stated that that the government of Meghalaya had no idea about the peace talks. But he had also mentioned that he did not want to divulge into it. By stating that only the specific government agencies empowered by law can levy tax in the state, our Home minister had himself opened the pandoras box. The issue of illegal coal mining is no secret and it has flourished in the state after the ban on rat hole mining through the nexus of coal mine owners, the MDA bigwigs, bureaucracy level, and the state police,” the militant outfit claimed.

“The Home minister has spilled the beans about levying taxes. By making a statement subconsciously, forgetting that his own party along with the NPP has the rights to levy taxes (empowered by law) from the thousands of coal trucks that pass out illegally every

night. Right from the political masters (NPP+UDP) , police, bureaucrats everybody has their own shares.

It is an open secret that a Cartel is being run by the NPP led MDA government which is maintained by a few surrendered cadres and an Ex police SOT namely Joey along with the high ranking police officials,” Nongtraw further alleged.

“NPP leader from Jaintia hills Nidamon Chullet and Kynsai War are not new names into this cartel.

The surrendered cadres share is Rs 1000 per truck and Rs 5000 per truck is the share of the CM and deputy CM and the Home minister.

The Home minister should not forget about his predecessor and why was he removed from the post of Home minister fearing getting caught up. When one talks about things which are illegal, he should state so if he has enough integrity to understand things as legal or illegal,” Nongtraw asserted.

Stating that the gov-

ernment was always firm upon the HNLC, Nongtraw said, “Spitting venom against our council does not make the MDA government righteous at all.

The people of Meghalaya are not blind to see the achievements of the MDA govt especially in terms of corruption and financial mismanagement.”

AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE IN NAME

Regd. No. 1351 Date: 14/12/2020 I, Smti. Chanyü Zholia, W/o Shri. Neilhouzü Zholia of Zelome village, aged 53 years residing at Razeba in the District of Phek, Nagaland do solemnly declare and affirm as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging Chakhesang Naga.

2. That my official name in my Educational document, Service Book and GPF Statement, Identity Card, Pan Card, Saving Bank Account it is entered as Chanyü Krome. In my First Appointment order, it has been entered as Chanyü V. Chakhesang, promotion from ANM to FHW Grade-1, Service Confirmation Order as Chanyu Khromi, and in Aadhaar Card, Birth Certificate, Indigenous Certificate, Scheduled Tribe Certificate, Permanent Residency Certificate and EPIC as Chanyü Zholia respectively.

3. That Chanyü Krome, Chanyü V. Chakhesang, Chanyu Khromi and Chanyü Zholia are same name, same person and one identity only. All the names are in use for all official purposes whatsoever, and there is no duplicity.

4. That henceforth, my official name shall be known as Chanyü Zholia in all my official dealings, future correspondences and references and this affidavit shall bear evidences for all official purposes whatsoever.

5. That the statements made in this affidavit at para 1, 2, 3 and 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material is concealed thereof.

And I solemnly affirm and sign this affidavit on this day the 10th December 2020 before the Judicial Magistrate 1 st Class at Pfutsero.

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Conspiracy afoot to confuse farmers: PM

DHORDO (GUJ), DEC 15 (PTI): A conspiracy is afoot to confuse farmers over the new agri laws, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday as he made a strong pitch for the legislations amid the protest by cultivators outside Delhi which entered the 20th day.

Describing the new farm laws as historic, the PM said his government was ready to remove any doubts about the legislations enacted in September.

Without taking names, Modi, on a day-long visit to Gujarat, said opposition parties who are supporting the protest, when in power, were in favour of similar reforms in the agriculture sector.

To buttress his point, Modi gave the example of two sectors in Gujarat, his home state, which flourished without government intervention.

He said dairy and fisheries sectors in the state grew exponentially without much

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intervention of the state government as the business is mainly handled by cooperative sector leaders and farmers.

“In other parts of the country too, milk producers and the co-operative sector have created a successful supply chain. Similarly, governments do not have any significant control on the trade of fruits and vegetables.

“I am giving these examples because a conspiracy is afoot to confuse farmers who have gathered near Delhi at present,” said the PM. He was speaking at a function here after perform-

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ing virtual stone laying ceremonies for three projects in Kutch district - a hybrid renewable energy park, a desalination plant and a milk processing and packing unit.

He accused the opposition of using “farmers’ shoulders to fire their guns”.

“I am confident that progressive farmers will defeat those who are doing politics, spreading falsehood and using farmers’ shoulders to fire their guns,” the PM said.

“A sense of fear is being injected into their minds.

Farmers are told that their land will be grabbed by others if the new farm laws get implemented.

“I want to ask you. Did the dairy owner took your cattle because you are selling milk to him? Has anyone taken your land or property for entering into a contract to sell your fruits and vegetables,” he said.

The country is asking why the freedom enjoyed by cattle rearers in the dairy

sector is not provided to small and marginal farmers growing cereals and lentils, the PM said, strongly backing his agri-marketing laws whose passage has triggered protests by peasants who are camping outside Delhi.

“Demand for farm sector reforms which we brought recently was very old. Many farmer bodies have demanded since long that farmers should be given freedom to sell their produce anywhere they want.

“Those in opposition were in favour of these reforms when they were in power” said Modi.

“But, they failed to take any decision when in power. They only gave hollow promises to farmers.

“Now, when the country has taken this historic step, these very people are spreading falsehood. I want to reiterate that my government is ready 24 hours to resolve all your doubts,” said Modi.

He said farmers’ wel-

fare has been a top priority for his government, which always worked to reduce farming costs to give cultivators new options to increase their income.

Modi said farmers from each and every corner of the country have welcomed the farm laws and given “blessings” to the government over them.

Farmers, most of them from Punjab and Haryana, have been protesting outside Delhi against the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020; the Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2020.

The three farm laws have been projected by the government as major reforms in the agriculture sector that will remove the middlemen and allow farmers to sell anywhere in the country.

India, UK agree on key elements of 10-yr roadmap to broaden ties NEW DELHI, DEC 15 (PTI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit India next month to attend the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest, UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced on Tuesday after holding talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during which the two sides agreed on the key elements of an ambitious 10-year roadmap to further broaden ties, and also boost strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

In their wide-ranging talks, Jaishankar and Raab also discussed having an ‘Enhanced Trade Partnership’ by next year that could be a stepping stone towards a future free trade agreement.

At a joint press conference with Raab, Jaishankar said the nearly four-hour talks focused on five key areas --trade and prosperity, defence and security, climate

change, healthcare and people-to-people connectivity.

The two sides also reviewed the situation in Afghanistan, the evolution of the IndoPacific and developments in the Middle East besides discussion on shared concerns over challenges posed by terrorism and radicalism, he said.

“Overall, it would be fair to say that we had a very productive discussion as our partnership becomes more ambitious and consequential,” Jaishankar said.

Raab said “Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the UK-hosted G7 summit next year. The UK Prime Minister has also accepted the very generous invitation to attend India’s Republic Day celebrations (as chief guest) in January which is a great honour.”

Johnson will be the second British Prime Minister to grace the Republic Day

celebrations after John Major in 1993. Overall, he is set to be the sixth British leader to grace the occasion.

According to Downing Street, Johnson while describing India as a key player in the Indo-Pacific region said that his visit will mark the start of an “exciting year” for Global Britain and deliver a “quantum leap” in the bilateral ties.

Downing Street said that trade and investment, defence and security, health and climate change have been identified as some of the priority areas of focus on both sides for the visit in the New Year.

“I am absolutely delighted to be visiting India next year at the start of an exciting year for Global Britain, and look forward to delivering the quantum leap in our bilateral relationship that Prime Minister Modi and I have pledged to achieve,” said Johnson.

Vice Admiral Srikant dies of Covid-19 Congress pays tributes to Sardar Patel on death anniversary Vice Admiral Srikant.”

The Ministry of Defence and the Indian Navy will always remember his stellar contributions and remarkable service to the nation, Singh said.

“My deepest condolences to his bereaved family and friends. Om Shanti!” the minister stated.

Srikant was admitted at the base hospital in Delhi after he contracted COVID19, said a junior Navy officer who had worked under

him.

Subsequently, the vice admiral tested had negative for COVID-19 on Sunday morning, but developed breathing difficulties by evening, the officer said.

“He was shifted to ICU and was subsequently put on a ventilator,” the officer mentioned.

Officials said the vice admiral, who was the Navy’s senior-most submariner, died on Tuesday morning.

State officials hold meetings in Mon

DIMAPUR: Agriculture production commissioner (APC) of Nagaland Y. Kikheto Sema held a meeting with deputy commissioner Mon, agri & allied departments at the DC conference hall, Mon on December 14.

According to DIPR report, APC said that agri & allied departments were responsible to give the most of what was expected at the crucial juncture as 75% of the population were rural people engaged in agri & allied activities. He appealed to the house that the mindset of importing meat, fish etc, dependency of food from outside the state has to change as “our” land is blessed where all kinds of agricultural crops were grown. He cited an example of Sastami village

under Suhrohoto in Zunheboto district who have resolved and decided not to import rice from any outside sources including the ones distributed by the Food and Civil Supplies from next year and hence requested to imbibe confidence to other villages to follow suit.

He also visited Soil and Water Conservation office, soil testing lab in Mon and appreciated the initiatives of the department even though with a very small budget. He appealed agri & allied department to take advantage of the facilities available and make soil testing mandatory before taking up any activities in the field.

He also visited integrated farm at Chinglong village under Aboi block and held interaction with the farmers there.

Meanwhile on his visit to Mon, the APC who is also electoral roll observer (ERO) of Mon also attend meeting in connection with the ongoing special summary revision of electoral rolls. Speaking at the meeting chaired by DC Mon, Thavaseelan K and attended by ERO, AEROs, administrative officers, political parties, the ERO said that the basis of democracy lies in elections and citizens should celebrate elections as it keeps the spirit of democracy alive. He urged the officers and representatives of political parties to sensitise people about the ethical approach during enrolment and electioneering processes so that the masses do not leave the responsibilities to the election machinery alone. ERO accompanied by district officials also visited polling stations under 43-Tapi and 46-Mon town assembly constituencies.

Deputy PM, his innumerable contributions to nationbuilding inspire countless of Indians even today,” the party said.

In a Facebook post in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi shared Patel’s quote that “my only wish is that India should be a good producer and no one in this country should shed tears while being hungry”.

“Tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. Today

when ‘annadaatas’ (food providers) are themselves shedding tears, we need to consider the principles of Sardar Patel.”

In her tribute to Patel, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said in a tweet in Hindi, “The British threatened the farmers of Bardoli with things like property attachment, but under the leadership of Sardar Patel, the farmers did not back off and their Satyagraha

won.”

“On the death anniversary of Sardar Patel today, there is a need to tell this government that farmers are not afraid of false propaganda and threats,” she said.

Several other Congress leaders, including chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Abhishek Singhvi and Sachin Pilot, also paid rich tributes to Patel.

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Fire destroys cafe in Mkg NPA inducts new team of office bearers

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Pensioners’ Association (NPA) has inducted a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2021-2023. Handing over and taking over of charge of the office of the NPA will be held on January 6, 2021 at NPA office building in the DC office complex, Kohima. The new team will be led Sachopra Vero as president, Visayacha Chüsi as general secretary and K. Seijahan as finance secretary.

The gutted Cafe situated on the top floor of Yimren Ki, Mokokchung on December 15. (NP) Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, DEC 15 (NPN): A major fire broke out at the kitchen of a Cafe, Tuesday, situated atop “Yimren Ki” of the Longsa Baptist Church building at Arkong ward, Mokokchung. Fortunately, the fire was brought under control due to timely response by the fire brigade. According to eye witnesses, the timely intervention of the fire brigade averted a major disaster by dousing the fire and saving the gas cylinders from bursting. The interior of the kitchen was completely gutted, leaving only a few charred utensils. Till the filing of this story, the cause of the fire could not be ascertained.

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ited with unifying hundreds of princely states in to the Union of India following independence through a mix of persuasion, dialogue and even use of force when required.

“On his death anniversary, we pay solemn tribute to India’s Sardar, the man behind a united India, Shri Vallabhbhai Patel,” the Congress said on its official Twitter handle.

“As a brave freedom fighter & the nation’s first

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NEW DELHI, DEC 15 (PTI): The Congress on Tuesday paid tributes to India’s first deputy prime minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra underlining the importance of remembering his principles at a time when farmers are protesting against the new agri laws.

Patel, a freedom fighter who also became India’s first home minister, is cred-

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NEW DELHI, DEC 15 (PTI): Vice Admiral Srikant died on Tuesday morning at the base hospital here due to COVID-19-related complications, officials said.

The vice admiral, the Navy’s senior-most submariner, was due to retire on December 31.

Expressing his condolences, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, “Deeply pained at the untimely and sudden demise of Director General Seabird,

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXxI NO. 14 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020

A failed experiment

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esperate situations call for desperate measures, so goes an old saying which appears to fit with the efforts of non-BJP and non-Congress opposition parties who are trying to cobble together another Third Front. After fighting with each other over the decades, the opposition parties cannot not ignore the fact that with the Congress no longer in existence in most states, the BJP is hell bent on making inroads across states in its avowed aim of painting the entire country saffron. Thus, the opposition have every reason to join forces even if they are all not on the same page as far as ideology or their stand with regard to several issues. For them, the only option to survive is in joining hands in setting up a common front. All opposition parties have a hold in their respective states and are conscious of the fact that in more and more states, the next LS electoral poll would be fought between BJP and the regional challenger, with Congress relegated to at least third position. Also, the way BJP cut many NDA allies to size and the fact the saffron party almost stormed the turfs of the usually ‘neutral’ TRS and BJD also drove home the point that none is spared in the BJP’s expansionist drive and thus the urge to join hands. Even in the recent Bodoland Tribal Council polls, the BJP dumped its state ally- the BPF- and has now joined hands with a newly floated Bodoland party -United Peoples' Party Liberal (UPPL) to form a coalition for the BTC. The opposition have taken the step due to the unprecedented decline of the Congress, the Gandhi family’s fading brand value as ‘unifier’ of the party and its inability to be an effective opposition pivot to resist and fight against the multiple challenges being posed by the Modi government. The Congress which continues to be in disarray and is functioning without even a proper leadership for one-and-half years now. With the Congress in near limbo and the Gandhis incapable of leading from the front, the opposition parties believe they need to take the leadership of a united opposition forum. Several among the opposition such as Shiv Sena(SS), Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD), SP and BSP have been alliance partners of the NDA but have been literally pushed out. The third front idea reflect their double standards as over the years, those who had worked closely with the BJP in the past, became secular once they distanced themselves from the saffron party. This so-called non-Congress, non-BJP Front had no qualms about seeking outside support from the Congress or BJP when opportunity arrives and this is why the third front idea has lost credibility. Besides, these Third Fronts also heralded an innings of instability not to talk about their disastrous performance on all fronts. Most of their time was spent on managing the messy coalition and trying to somehow stick on to power. Like a seasonal animal that comes out ahead of every election the Third Front seasonal frog too makes a comeback before the West Bengal assembly polls in 2021 and the Lok Sabha polls in 2024 polls and is heard thereafter only in the event of any fluke short-lasting victory or, of course, in the next elections.

DailyDevotion “Approved to God”

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. —2 Timothy 2:15 If you cannot express yourself well on each of your beliefs, work and study until you can. If you don’t, other people may miss out on the blessings that come from knowing the truth. Strive to re-express a truth of God to yourself clearly and understandably, and God will use that same explanation when you share it with someone else. But you must be willing to go through God’s winepress where the grapes are crushed. You must struggle, experiment, and rehearse your words to express God’s truth clearly.

Then the time will come when that very expression will become God’s wine of strength to someone else.

But if you are not diligent and say, “I’m not going to study and struggle to express this truth in my own words; I’ll just borrow my words from someone else,” then the words will be of no value to you or to others. Try to state to yourself what you believe to be the absolute truth of God, and you will be allowing God the opportunity to pass it on through you to someone else.

Always make it a practice to stir your own mind thoroughly to think through what you have easily believed. Your position is not really yours until you make it yours through suffering and study. The author or speaker from whom you learn the most is not the one who teaches you something you didn’t know before, but the one who helps you take a truth with which you have quietly struggled, give it expression, and speak it clearly and boldly.

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Nothing can have value without being an object of utility. ~ Karl Marx

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020

Post-mortem

Constraints to Nagaland’s economic development N agaland's economy at present is marked by stagnancy reflected in poor infrastructure, high migrationto other states for employment, high unemployment, and low investment in productive assets. The state administration while forming only around 11% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) serve as the primary means of circulation of state's GSDP. Salaries paid for govt employees serve as income to the private school and college teacher, shopkeeper, construction worker and so on. This dependence on the govt is unsustainable in the long run since the state govt is in turn disproportionately dependent on the central govt. Actual production of goods and services exchanged in the market need to take place for this dependence to stop. What is prevalent now is a large majority of people simply managing to make ends meet one way or the other. In the medium to long term, the state faces many institutional constraints which impede its economic development.

The constraints have no easy solution.

Viewing the problem through political develop-

ment: A state, according to the German sociologist, Max Weber, is a polity that maintains a monopoly on the legitimate use of violence. A modern state, irrespective of its level of economic development, is characterised by a welldeveloped bureaucracy based on specialised rational legal functions. The concern or unit of such a state is the individual. At least in theory, India, and by extension Nagaland, is such a state. "We see the couple as individuals, not Hindus or Muslims" said a recent High Court ruling.

There are many competing powers to the state's authority in Nagaland nationalist groups, tribal groups, villages, clans and even khels. "We will not be held responsible for the course of action" is a refrain one sees often in the local newspapers. Justice, even at present, is more akin to geopolitics, with no authority to independently enforce rules. A state bureaucrat is careful while carrying out the wreath of the state lest it offend clan, village, or tribal loyalties.

Nationalist groups, while no doubt very powerful, functions within the constraints of tribal acceptance or rejection. The

same can be said about other group identities by which a Naga is identified.

These competing interests in a certain sense provide a semblance of rule of law, in the sense that no one can assert absolute authority. From the vintage of a liberal democratic state, however it presents a weak state. It ought to be emphasised here that liberal democracy doesn't mean a weak state, it, on the hand, implies a powerful state constrained by division of power, checks and balances and rule of law.

As the current CNN host and political commentator, Fareed Zakaria, puts it, "to distribute power, you first need to have power".

Our state is so weak that it is easily held to ransom and cannot enforce its wreath.

Put it another way, the state has failed to secure the lives and property of the stakeholders. It is true that there is no anarchy of the type we see in presentday Afghanistan or Somalia but the lack of security is prohibitive enough to discourage investment in the state, especially outside investors who are critical for developing specialised skills among local professionals through observa-

Entrepreneurs, the wealthy unemployed

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n entrepreneur is a person who can take calculative risks with innovative ideas for profit.

To be an entrepreneur is adream that many professionals aspire, but those with real guts achieve it. Getting entrepreneurship ideas is not a hard thing but to convert them into actions requires persistence and dedication.

An entrepreneur thinks up novel ideas, invents new products, generates revenue and fosters an ecosystem of ancillary businesses that create vast job opportunities. It can bring positive changes, enhance earning capacity and improve the living standard of the community. It can also solve the problem of unemployment and improve the economy of the area and the state.

There is a difference between entrepreneurship and business. In business, a person mainly focuses ondividends. But entrepreneurship is defined by discovery and risk taking and is an indispensable part of a nation’s capacity to succeed in an ever-changing and more competitive global marketplace.In short, an entrepreneur targets both innovation and profit. We are aware that literacy rate is increasing day by day whereas job opportunity is not growing proportionately.

There is a mismatchbetween the number ofjob seeker and the availability of job ingovernment sector. This is due to increase in the number of educated youths. What is the alternative to provide sustainable livelihood to them?

Entrepreneurship is the best viable option to extend service to those needy. It will also generate employment. But there will be hurdles before becoming an entrepreneur due to many reasons.Some of the major challenges are family, social, financial availability, government policy, team spirit, motivation, marketing etc. But these problems exist everywhere. They must be overcome according to the situation and the environmental surroundings. All we need to realize is that we must truly know our capacity and then remain persistent and confident until we see the fruits of our labour. You know fortune favors the brave.

Until recently, the word ‘entrepreneur’was an alien concept in our culture and society.Now, we have many budding entrepreneurs and some are first generation entrepreneurs. However, we have very few secondgeneration entrepreneurs in our region. Following are some traits that every entrepreneur should possess. 1. Self-discipline. It is the single most important quality in life and business.

If you can discipline yourself to do what you should do, your success is virtually guaranteed. Self-discipline requires self-control and selfresponsibility. 2. Integrity.

Perhaps the most valued and respected quality you can develop is a reputation for absolute integrity. Be perfectly honest in everything you do and in every transaction. All successful business is based on trust.

3. Persistence. Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel. Your greatest asset can be your willingness to persevere longer than anyone else.

4. Decisive and action oriented. You must think and make decisions quickly and then carry out the decisions you have made. If you find you have made a mistake, you must quickly self-correct and try something else. The key to triumph is for you to try.

Everyone is endowed with certain skills and talents. They should be nurtured and honed for better productivity. Some of the potential areas where entrepreneurs can venture into are horticulture, fruit processing, cane and bamboo works, handloom and handicraft, floriculture, pisciculture, apiculture, nursery farming, ginger paste making, jam and pickle making, vermi-composting, turmeric powder making, livestock farming, homestay, tourism etc. The climatic condition, soil fertility, availability of natural resources and geographical condition make our region conducive for entrepreneurs to start the above mentioned subjects.

Integrated farming is another viable project where an entrepreneur can start with minimum investment and make a good profit.

Integrated farming is an interrelated production system

based on few crops, animals and related subsidiary enterprises in such a way that maximize the utilization of nutrients of each other and minimize the negative effect of these enterprises on environment. Efficient use of available resources in existing production system will also help to climb up a step towards sustainability of small entrepreneur or family. It will not only benefit the entrepreneurs but will also generate employment for the other educated youths who are desperately looking for decent living.

This will have multiple effects for the society in future.

The educated youths who gain experience by associating with these entrepreneurs can also start their own businesses. They will become job provider rather than being a job seeker. And thoseinnovative entrepreneurs can also diversify the business and scale up to bigger industry.

If unemployed educated youths wish to be entrepreneurs, they can avail the government of India schemes suchas Prime Minister’s Rozgar Yojana(PMRY), Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP), Pradhan Mantra Berogari Bhatta Yojana, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Startup India, etc.

For details of these schemes, eligibility and other criteria, one can log into the website of the respective schemes. If you have the determination to become an entrepreneur,then the government scheme is at your doorstep to support.

To dream big by sitting at home will not yield results.

One has to venture out and grab the opportunity. What is important is that one needs to take calculative risks and start theaction.

God only helps those who help themselves. You may take the horse to a river, but you cannot make it drink.

So, the decision is yours.

You will have to start in spite of many hurdles if you want to become an entrepreneur.

Believe in yourself. You are born winner, complete and perfect by birth. People often say entrepreneurship means risks, but if there is no risk, there is no real success actually.

Kh. Siile Anthony, Joint Registrar, JNU, New Delhi

tion and collaboration.

S o c i e t i e s, v i ewe d through political development, developed from band level societies to settled agriculture, further to tribes and then to states.

Each stage was more complex and more powerful than the previous one. A society had to evolve to the next stage simply to survive as it faced threats of violence.

Much has been made of the fact that Naga society is communitarian with loyalties to different groups. Viewed, however, from a perspective of political development, one cannot help but notice how it is more of an expression of a certain stage towards political maturity, namely a modern state. This is not to say that tribes, villages and clans are becoming irrelevant or will become irrelevant. Such identity groups, if not for anything than instrumental reasons, can be strengthened. What is obvious, however, is that there is a conflict between the demands of a modern state and the way Naga society is organised. These conflicts have no easy solution.

The excess of government employees in the state presents a good

example. Following communitarian norms to help the needy, accompanied by a weak state, government posts have been created where no such need exist.

Nagaland's case here is similar to recent Greece governments where each succeeding government that came to power kept appointing new government employees based on familial lines leading to an excess of employees, eventually leading to the debt problem. The simple solution in our case would be to stop employment where not needed except that the next political party or leader in the community would accuse the current one and promise to provide government jobs to its supporters.

Land ownership in the form of community ownership presents another formidable problem, both present and future.

Community ownership is accompanied by the problem of commons underinvestment in the property accompanied with over-exploitation of resources. It also has the problem of identification of ownership for any transaction to take place i.e. who does a company negotiate with to buy a plot

of land to set up an industrial park? What happens when a poor man wants to sell or lease his plot of land or spring of water but the clan or village refuses to do so? Who is the owner of this plot of land, the person who sold it to me or his brother who is disputing him? etc. Going forward, as and when a satisfactory political solution leading to the laying down of arms is achieved, a strong tribal, village or even clan group will serve as a challenge to the authority of the state. An emergence of an educated civil society however, while appearing to limit state's authority, will strengthen it. For example, a Naga Mothers' Association, a civil society, which calls for implementation of 33% reservation, will strengthen the power of the state against tribal hohos fighting against such a reservation.

A process of education by which the virtues of liberal democracy are espoused has to be carried out. Communitarian ethos of caring for one another has to be encouraged but not at the price of illegitimate actions.

Chothazo Nienu, Hyderabad

Speech of Yaruiwo, Q. Tuccu at the winter Parliament session

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hristmas greetings to all our beloved people of Nagalim in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

At the very outset, I pay homage to those martyrs for the cause of ‘Nagalim for Christ.’ In fact, they were martyred, not killed. Martyrs are seeds that germinate and bear fruits a hundredfold. I give my revolutionary salute to all the members of NSCN who have been in the forefront of the resistance movement with full conviction and faith for decades. History knows how NSCN members faced turbulent storms of the enemies' aggression and survived from them by His grace. Indeed, NSCN is a proven Naga national organization. Acknowledging that fact, Mr. P.V. Narasimha Rao, the then Prime Minister of India said, “You have proved yourselves”.

I believe every member of NSCN today is still a hard nut to crack. Every kingdom or state is the product of decision of people.

Freedom to decide the future of a people by themselves is their inherent right. We cannot imagine a government of a people without freedom to run it according to their sweet will and decision. In keeping with the spirit and letter of the Framework Agreement it is reiterated in the competencies stating, “In matters of her own affairs as mutually agreed upon, Nagaland shall be sovereign.” The Naga politics is about sovereign power that makes and unmakes things and makes and unmakes laws. It is about sovereign power that will develop the Nagas materially, mentally and spiritually; it is about rebuilding psychology of the Nagas- young and old, male and female damaged by the bloody war; it is about rebuilding and reconnecting the damaged relationship with our neighbours; it is about building a new relationship with the Indian and Burmese people for a lasting harmonious and peaceful co-existence as unique entities. And above all, it is about rebuilding the broken faith of the Nagas through the Church.

The Naga people have been looking for their long-cherished solution, a solution that protects their sovereign right, their

future, their history, their territory, their identity, their culture, their religion and their state. But they are strongly opposed to any kind of military solution or solution through coercion. The Naga people have rejected the past accords imposed on them.

Definitely, they are for the solution that is arrived at through mutual agreement.

Therefore, imposed solution or solution with an unmandated group of people who don't represent the issue of the Nagas is not acceptable to the Naga people. After series of negotiations for eighteen years, the historic Framework Agreement (F.A.) was officially signed between the Gol and NSCN on 3rd August 2015. This F.A. is the meeting point for the Indians and the Nagas. This Framework Agreement is based on 'equality and mutual respect' and the recognised unique history of the Nagas.

This is the Magna Carta of new relationship of the two people. We will always stick to the Framework Agreement and abide by it. Why early solution is being delayed? Is it because of Naga factor or Indian factor?

I can say the ball is in the court of Gol. But why the hearts of the Indians leaders are hardened? Is it because of the wrong perspective of the Indian leaders on Naga issue or sin of broken faith of the Nagas?

Early solution or delayed solution is not the point, but issue-based solution is the point that matters. The past accords could not bring solution because they were not issue-based solutions. The Naga people have reason to give thanks to the Indian Prime Ministers — P.V. Narasimha Rao, Inder Kumar Gujral, H.D. Deve Gowda, Atar Bihari Vajpayee, Lal Krishna Advani, (Deputy Prime Minister), Dr. Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi and the Naga leaders, Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah, who have laid down the foundation for solution to the Indo-Naga political problem.

This Framework Agreement is the end result of their committed efforts. I believe solution is not far off if it is worked out in keeping with the spirit and letter of the officially agreed Framework agreement.

KUKNALIM! Q.Tuccu

Reader’s Post

Uplifting the education system for rural students Sir,

Majority of India lives in rural areas and the way progress and development happens in the rural indicates the direction in which our country is moving and indicates the progress of a country.

It is important for us to understand the gap in rural and urban education systems, on one side the urban education systems are equipped with modern infrastructure, innovative and international exposure-based learning methods and accessibility of education to all, when we look at look at rural education system it lacks accessibility for all, inclusion and is far behind in the other aspects such as infra, innovation, and global exposure.

Anenla Jamir, Dimapur

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020

British PM Johnson to be Republic Day Chief Guest Jaishankar says it symbolises new era in Indo-UK ties

NEW DELHI, DEC 15 (PTI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit India in January to be the chief guest at the Republic Day Parade, UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced on Tuesday after holding talks with his Indian counterpart External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Addressing a joint press conference after the talks, Jaishankar said the two sides held four hours of discussion on a wide range of issues and focus has been on how to take the bilateral ties to a higher level.

“In recent years as you know, there have been very big changes in global politics and we both believe that our interests are better served by working together more effectively,” he said and added that important issues, including the situation in Afghanistan as also developments in Gulf and evolution of the Indo-Pacific region were discussed.

Jaishankar said challenges posed by terrorism and radicalism which are shared concerns were also discussed during the talks.

“Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the UK-hosted G7

Boris Johnson and Narendra Modi (File) summit next year. The UK Prime Minister has also accepted the very generous invitation to attend India’s Republic Day celebrations (as chief guest) in January which is a great honour,” Raab said.

On his part, Jaishankar said Johnson accepting the invitation for the Republic Day was, in a way, symbolic of a new era in Indo-UK ties.

Raab’s three-day visit to India from December 1417 comes at a time the UK is holding complex negotiations with the European Union on reaching a post Brexit trade deal.

In the wake of Brexit,

the UK has been looking at ramping up trade with leading economies like India.

There have been apprehensions that its separation from the European Union without a trade deal could severely cripple its financial markets and may have longterm implications for its economy.

The British foreign secretary is scheduled to meet Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar and Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal.

Raab will also travel to Bengaluru where he will meet Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on December 17.

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AAP will contest UP Assembly polls in 2022, says Kejriwal NEW DELHI, DEC 15 (IANS): After forming the government in the national capital thrice and emerging as the main opposition party in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday announced it will contest the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election in 2022.

AAP’s national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made the announcement here in a digital press briefing.

Kejriwal said that every resident of Uttar Pradesh wants an honest government in the state, saying “it can only be given by AAP, which is why AAP will contest the 2022 Assembly elections in the state”.

He said that the people of Uttar Pradesh posed their trust and faith in every party and gave them a chance, but these parties “stabbed” the people in their backs.

“Today, there is only one thing lacking in the politics of UP, which is honesty and intent. This is what AAP has. It is with this honesty that AAP has transformed Delhi. We proved that that the governments lack isn’t money, but the intent,” Kejriwal said.

The Chief Minister said AAP created a party out of a people’s movement, it formed the government in Delhi thrice and has emerged as the main opposition party in Punjab.

“Now, AAP will con-

Arvind Kejriwal test in the coming Assembly Election in Uttar Pradesh in 2022,” Kejriwal announced.

Kejriwal said that every party formed the government in Uttar Pradesh, but they did nothing other than filling their own homes.

“Why do the people of UP travel to Delhi for every major and minor facility? If a family living in Kanpur has to send their child to a good college, they have to send him or her to Delhi.”

“Can the biggest state in the country not turn into the most developed state in the country? If the Sangam Vihar area in Delhi can have a mohalla clinic, why can’t the Gomti Nagar area in Uttar Pradesh have a mohalla clinic?,” Kejriwal said.

Mentioning that people of Delhi had given AAP just one chance and they have loved AAP so much over the years that they have forgotten all other parties, Kejriwal said he is sure that if the people of UP give them one chance, they will forget the other parties that exist.

SAD chief Sukhbir Badal terms BJP as real ‘tukde-tukde’ gang BATHINDA, DEC 15 (AGENCIES): SAD president and MP Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said “BJP is the real tukde-tukde gang in the country. It has smashed national unity to pieces, shamelessly inciting Hindus against Muslims and now desperate setting peace loving Punjabi Hindus against their Sikh brethren especially farmers. They’re pushing patriotic Punjab into communal flames”.

Badal also said if one agrees with NDA government, he is a desh bhakt (patriotic), but if not, he is an anti-national or extremist or from ‘tukde-tukde’ gang.

He asked that is Parkash Singh Badal, who returned his Padma Vibhushan or Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who resigned from Union min-

Sukhbir Singh istry in protest against agri laws are anti-national.

Replying to a query that Union ministers are claiming that they are agreeing to the demands of the farmers, Sukhbir said, “Then what is the issue, call a press conference and announce to take back the three farm laws and farmers would return back to Punjab.”

Sukhbir Badal was in the city to boost the party

cadre ahead of municipal corporation polls in Bathinda. He addressed the workers at a resort in Bathinda. In the function, former councillor and Congress leader Bant Singh Sidhu and others joined SAD. Talking to mediapersons, Sukhbir Badal said screening committee of the party would finalise the names of the candidates for the MC polls.

Sukhbir Badal also headed a meeting with senior party leaders Sikander Singh Maluka, Sarup Chand Singla, Baljit Singh Bir Behman, Iqbal Singh Bunty Dhillon and others before addressing the workers.

It is learnt that in the meeting decision was held on upcoming MC polls and issues on which party would be contesting.

Gowda opposes BJP’s cow slaughter ban bill BENGALURU, DEC 15 (IANS): On the day when his party expressed its support to the no-confidence motion moved by the ruling BJP to replace the Legislative Council Chairman, Janata Dal-Secular supremo, H.D. Deve Gowda on Tuesday said that they will strongly oppose the move to pass the Bill to prohibit cow slaughter in the state. In a statement, he said that the Bill prohibiting cow slaughter passed in the Assembly last week would not only disturb the communal harmony but also the peace in the state. Noting that the Cow Slaughter Prohibition Act, 1966 is in force in the state, the former Prime Minister said: “In 2010, the then BJP government tried

to change the law. The then opposition, Congress, and JD-S had jointly opposed it. I had then met the Governor and the President and demanded that they must not agree to approve the bill. The Governor had then sought clarification. After that, the bill was later withdrawn due to the change in government leadership.” Deve Gowda observed that, much like in 2010, the JD-S will oppose the amendment bill, adding that there were ample provisions to prevent cow slaughter in the existing Act. His statement came on the day, when his party handed over a letter of support to the BJP in the bid to replace Council Chairman, K. Pratapchandra Shetty.

Army colonel accused of Punjab Police ‘bust’ drone module engaged in cross-border smuggling raping friend’s wife arrested

HR-35M-3709, as well as some live cartridges and drugs,” he said.

Gupta said the main suspect, Lakhbir Singh, a resident of Chak Mishri Khan village, PS Lopoke, was the main suspect in the case, and was nabbed from near Gurudwara Tahla Sahib, PS Chattiwind, Amritsar (Rural), on Monday.

During investigations, Lakhbir Singh revealed that he had procured a Quadcopter Drone from Delhi about four months

ago and the drone was currently at the residence of his associate Bachittar Singh at Guru Amardas Avenue, Amritsar, Gupta said.

“Further investigations revealed that Lakhbir Singh was in close and frequent contact with 4 major drug smugglers of Ajnala, who are currently lodged in Amritsar Jail. A search in the prison led to the recovery of a touch smartphone from the possession of Lakhbir’s associate Surjit

jit Singh, currently in Amritsar Jail, who persuaded Lakhbir Singh to purchase a drone for cross-border smuggling of narcotics and weapons. Simranjit Singh has also been nominated as an accused in the case, said Gupta.

“About four months ago, Lakhbir Singh and his associate Gurpinder Singh went to New Delhi, and purchased a heavy duty Quadcopter Drone from TRD Enterprises, Janakpuri, along with SkyDroid T10 2.4GHz 10CH FHSS Transmitter, for Rs 4 lakh,” he said.

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had invited his civilian friend to the Officer’s Mess and gave him an intoxicating drink which made him him unconscious, said police adding the Army officer subsequently raped his friend’s wife.

The accused also allegedly assaulted the woman when she put up a resistance.

After raping the woman, the colonel took leave from his bosses and went underground to evade arrest, said an official.

The rape survivor was subsequently produced before a judicial magistrate who recorded her statement under section 164 of the CrPC, said Pathak, adding the statement, however, is yet to be shown to the police.

Masih, a drug smuggler,” he said.

According to the DGP, investigations so far show that Lakhbir Singh had established an extensive communication network with foreign smugglers and entities, and was in close and frequent contact with a notorious Pakistanbased smuggler namely Chishti. Chisthi is also in touch with Pakistan based Khalistani operatives, and has been responsible for smuggling of significant cross–border consignments into India from Pakistan in the past. It was one Simran-

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A team headed by Chakeri police station’s SHO Ravi Srivastava was dispatched to nab the absconding officer, but his room was found locked from outside, the ASP said.

The colonel posted here was booked on Sunday for allegedly raping his friend’s wife at the Officers’ Mess, police said.

The victim’s husband, a civilian, lodged an FIR against the Army officer at the Cantonment police station, SP Agarwal had said earlier.

According to the complainant, his wife is of Russian descent and has been living in India for 10 years.

The accused allegedly

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Kanpur (UP) Dec 15 (PTI): An Army colonel accused of raping his civilian friend’s wife of Russian origin after intoxicating her husband at the Officers’ Mess in Cantonment area was arrested on Tuesday.

“Col Neeraj Gahlot was arrested while trying to flee to an unknown place to evade his arrest,” said Superintendent of Police (East) Raj Kumar Agarwal.

Police had launched a manhunt for Col Neeraj Gahlot whose mobile location was traced in the vicinity of officers’ mess on Monday evening but he had been evading his arrest, said Cantonment Circle’ Additional Superintendent of Police Nikhil

CHANDIGARH, DEC 15 (PTI): Punjab Police have arrested two members of a module using drones for cross-border smuggling of narcotics and weapons through an international network, including Pakistan-based smugglers with links to Khalistani operatives, police sources said.

DGP Dinkar Gupta, who addressed a press conference, identified the suspects as Lakhbir Singh alias Lakha and Bachittar Singh.

He said four of their associates were lodged at the Amritsar jail, and police were looking for the rest.

“One quadcopter drone with a full Supporter stand and one SkyDroid T10 2.4GHz 10CH FHSS Transmitter, along with mini Receiver and camera support, have been seized, along with one .32 bore Revolver and 1 Scorpio car

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In April this year, Facebook announced investment of Rs 43,574 crore in Jio Platforms for a 9.99 per cent stake.

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Ambani said that technology will democratise wealth and value creation for individuals and small businesses in India.

“Through our partnership (Jio Platforms and Facebook), we will become a value creation platform for our customers and small businesses, giving them a chance to digitise and be at par with anybody else in the world,” said the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries.

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tor. Besides that, 286 auto dealers have been closed.

Further, production cuts in the automobile sector have a percolating negative impact on the component industry adversely affecting the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) engaged in the automobile spare parts manufacturing, the report states.

“As informed by the Automobile Industry As-

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS): Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday said its partnership with Jio Platforms will help support millions of small businesses in India.

Zuckerberg made the remark during a conversation with Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries at the first Facebook Fuel for India 2020 event.

“At Facebook, we are in the business of serving small businesses. And nowhere is this more true than in India,” the Facebook CEO said.

“With more than 60 million small businesses and millions of people around the country relying on them for jobs -- these small businesses form a big part of what our partnership with

(From p-1) A Christmas message was brought by Rev. Fr. Chacko Karinthayil . Earlier, Rev. Dr. P. Dozo, advisor CFD pronounced invocation while Ps. Lanu Akum gave the benediction. CFD women committee secretary Rita Kikon chaired the programme while the session was moderated

by CFD secretary Dr. Fr. C.P Anto.

The consultative meeting was held with an objective to discuss on various issues i.e. Church response to NLTP Act 1989, Church response to Unemployment and Youth Issues in Nagaland, Church response to Present Political situation in Nagaland.

The programme was attended by around 46 representatives from various women, youth, churches, civil society organizations etc.

The consultative meeting ended with a plan of action and to form a participatory and inclusive working committee under the leadership of Moangwati Aier.

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manufacturers (OEM) have cut down their production by 18-20 per cent due to low demand and decline in sales of vehicles. As a result, the employment scenario in the automobile sector has been affected and the an estimated job loss in the auto sector at 3.45 lakh,” the panel said in its report. Hiring of manpower has been stopped in the auto industry sec-

sociations, the production stoppage at the automotive OEM and component supplier due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns led to a loss of approximately Rs 2,300 crore per day to the automotive sector,” according to the report. The standing committee further said the actual magnitude of the impact depends on the duration of lockdown period, the intensity and extent of spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Considering the crisis, it is predicted that the automobile industry is likely to go through at least two consecutive years of severe contraction, leading to low levels of capacity utilisation, lack of future CAPEX investment, high risk of bankruptcy and job losses across the entire automotive value chain, the committee said.

on trade deficit, grew by about 3% to USD 3 billion.

Commenting on the data, Founder Chairman of Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) Mohit Singla said the overall de-growth in exports can be largely linked to decline in exports of petroleum products.

However, he added that exports of processed food have seen consistent growth.

Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President Sharad Kumar Saraf said outbound shipments dipped due to supply-side disruptions, including restricted container movement and declining petroleum exports on the back of crashing prices.

“Besides, far mers’ agitation in some of the hinterland states have also affected exports during the month. Exports have been seeing signs of revival as order booking position has continuously improved and more new orders are in the offing.

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New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI): In the wake of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, the Indian automotive industry suffered Rs 2,300 loss crore per day and an estimated job loss in the sector was about 3.45 lakh, according to a parliamentary panel report submitted to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday. The Parliamentary Standing Committee On Commerce, chaired by Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) MP Keshav Rao, has also suggested a slew of measures for attracting investment in the automotive sector in the country, including overhauling of prevalent land and labour laws.

“The committee was informed by the auto industry associations that all the major original equipment

173.66 billion, while imports contracted by 33.55 % to USD 215.69 billion.

Trade deficit stood at USD 42 billion during the first eight months of the fiscal, as compared to USD 113.42 billion in the same period last year. Oil imports in November tumbled 43.36 % to USD 6.27 billion. In the eight-month period, the imports contracted by 48.7 % to USD 44.11 billion.

Export sectors which recorded negative growth d u r i n g N ove m b e r i n clude petroleum products (-59.73%), leather (-29.8%), cashew (-24.53%), plastic and linoleum (-23.26%), marine products (-16%), oil seeds (-15.2%), man-made yar n/fabrics/made-ups (-11%), engineering goods (-8.12%), chemicals (-8%), coffee (-1.27%) and readymade textiles (-1.19%).

However, outbound shipments of oil meals, iron ore, rice, ceramic products and handicrafts recorded positive growth. Gold imports, which have a bearing

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recovery, and household savings have risen due to an uncertain outlook and constraints of social distancing.

But, demand for durables is rising, it added. “If consumers cannot or will not spend money on a vacation or eating out, they will divert some of that spending to goods,” S&P said.

It added that vehicle sales, both two-wheelers and cars, have rebounded sharply since the trough seen in the first quarter of this fiscal, although momentum has faded a touch recently.

“External demand for goods is also buoyant, driven by the global trade cycle, with shipments to China especially strong.”

It said the vigour of this economic recovery is surprising, especially given the tepidity of polices un-

New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI): Declining for the second straight month, India’s exports dipped 8.74% on a yearly basis in November to USD 23.52 billion on account of contraction in shipments of key sectors like petroleum, engineering, chemicals and gems and jewellery, even as trade deficit narrowed to USD 9.87 billion.

Imports declined for the ninth month in a row, slipping 13.32% to USD 33.39 billion in November 2020, government data released on Tuesday showed.

Although the trade deficit in the month narrowed as compared to USD 12.75 billion in November 2019, the deficit (difference between imports and exports) increased sequentially from USD 8.78 billion in October this year.

The country’s exports stood at USD 25.77 billion in November 2019.

During April-November 2020-21, exports dropped by 17.76 % to USD

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India is following the path of most economies across Asia-Pacific in experiencing a faster-than-expected recovery in manufacturing production,” S&P Global Ratings Asia-Pacific Chief Economist Shaun Roache said. Manufacturing output was about 3.5 per cent higher in October 2020 when compared to the year-ago period, while the output of consumer durables rose by almost 18 per cent.

“This recovery underscores one of the more striking aspects of the COVID19 shock -- the resilience of manufacturing supply chains. Again, as with demand, some slowing of output momentum has emerged more recently,” S&P said.

The agency said the demand for goods -- not services -- drives India’s

derpinning it.

“We have long pointed out that the fiscal impulse (the addition to domestic demand from higher spending and lower taxes) will be only about 1 percentage point of GDP this year.

“This contrasts with the robust fiscal responses of India’s emerging-market peers, which are four or five times larger,” S&P added.

The Reserve Bank of India has also been careful about cutting its policy rate, especially as higher inflation has pushed real rates to exceptionally low levels, it said. S&P added that it continues to see some upside risks to our forecasts, especially for the financial year 2021-22.

“Rolling out vaccines to India’s huge population will be challenging. However, the aim to inoculate 300 million people by August 2021, combined with an existing high infection rate in some parts of the country, could result in a pronounced decline in reported cases later next year.

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India’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell 7.5 per cent in the July-September quarter, against a contraction of 23.9 per cent in the April-June quarter.

Earlier this month, Fitch Ratings also revised its growth forecast for India to (-)9.4 per cent, from (-)10.5 per cent, on signs of economic revival, while the Asian Development Bank said the economy is likely to contract 8 per cent as against the earlier forecast of 9 per cent contraction, on faster recovery.

Last month, Moody’s upped India’s growth forecast to (-)10.6 per cent for the current financial year, from its earlier estimate of (-)11.5 per cent.

In the statement, S&P on Tuesday said India is learning to live with the virus, even though the coronavirus pandemic is far from defeated. However, the reported cases have fallen by more than half from peak levels, to about 40,000 per day.

“It is no surprise that

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New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI): S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday raised India’s growth projection for the current financial year to (-)7.7 per cent from (-)9 per cent estimated earlier on rising demand and falling COVID-19 rates.

For the next financial year 2021-22, S&P projected growth to rebound to 10 per cent. Its revision in growth forecast for the current fiscal reflects a faster-thanexpected recovery in the September quarter.

“Rising demand and falling infection rates have tempered our expectation of COVID-19’s hit on the Indian economy. S&P Global Ratings has revised real GDP growth to negative 7.7 per cent for the year ending March 2021, from negative 9 per cent previously,” S&P said in a statement.

A faster recovery keeps more of the economy’s supply side intact and can set India up for more prolonged above-average growth during the recovery phase, it added.

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‘Time to turn the page’, says Biden WA S HI N G TO N/ BE IJING, DEC 15 (PTI/ IANS): US President-elect Joe Biden has told electionweary Americans that it is time to “turn the page”, after the Electoral College affirmed his triumph over President Donald Trump, who has refused to concede and filed a litany of legal challenges to overturn the poll results. The 538member Electoral College on Monday pushed Biden past the 270-vote threshold to win the bitterly-contested race for the White House. It was one of the crucial steps required for the 78-year-old Democrat to take office on January 20 as the 46th US President.

Under the US system, voters actually cast their ballots for electors, who in turn, formally vote for candidates weeks after the presidential election. Biden won the November 3 election with 306 electoral college votes to incumbent Republican President Trump’s 232.

The Electoral College votes will now be sent to Congress to be counted formally next month. Though some House Republicans have indicated they will object to the results in key

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states, they can do little more than delay the process during a joint session of Congress on January 6.

In a speech from his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware after the announcement of his victory in the election, Biden said the US democracy had been “pushed, tested and threatened” and “proved to be resilient, true and strong”.

He criticised President Trump’s attempts to overturn the result and said the “will of the people prevailed”. “The rule of law, our Constitution and the will of the people prevailed” over Trump’s efforts to undo the results of the election, the former US vice president said. “The flame of democracy was lit in this nation a long time ago. And we now know nothing, not even a pandemic or an abuse of power, can extinguish that flame,” Biden said.

“In this battle for the soul of America, democracy prevailed. We the people voted. Faith in our institutions held. The integrity of our elections remains intact.

And so, now it is time to turn the page. To unite. To heal,” he said. Biden said the election outcome should be celebrated, not attacked, that more than 81 million votes were cast for him and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. This too is a record

Biden said as he referred to the allegations of voter fraud by Trump, which were dismissed by the US courts.

This legal manoeuvre by the Trump campaign was an effort by elected officials in one group of states to try to get the Supreme Court to wipe out the votes of more than 20 million Americans in other states and to hand the presidency to a candidate who lost the Electoral Joe Biden College, lost the popular number. More votes than vote, and lost each and evany ticket has received in ery one of the states whose the history of America. votes they were trying to It represented a winning margin of more than 7 million votes over the number China on Tuesday of votes cast for President Trump and Vice President called to strengthening bilateral ties with the US after the Mike Pence, he said.

“Altogether, Vice American Electoral College President-elect Harris and officially certified PresidentI earned 306 electoral votes elect Joe Biden’s victory in — well exceeding the 270 the November 3 presidenelectoral votes needed to tial election. Spokesperson secure victory. 306 electoral Wang Wenbin made the votes is the same number remarks at a press briefing of electoral votes Donald in response to a query on Trump and Mike Pence the Electoral College vote on Monday that certified Biden received in 2016.

“At that time, Presi- and Vice President-elect Kadent Trump called his Elec- mala Harris’s victory, reports toral College tally a land- Xinhua news agency.

“China has noticed slide. By his own standards, these numbers represented the election results,” Wang a clear victory then,” Biden said, adding that Chinese President Xi Jinping had said.

“And I respectfully sent a congratulatory messuggest they do so now. sage to Biden on November If anyone didn’t know it 25. The spokesperson called before, they know it now,” on the two sides to uphold

reverse, he said. “It’s a position so extreme we’ve never seen it before. A position that refused to respect the will of the people, refused to respect the rule of law, and refused to honour our Constitution.

“Thankfully, a unanimous Supreme Court immediately and completely rejected this effort. The Court sent a clear signal to President Trump and his allies that they would be no part of this unprecedented assault on our democracy,” Biden said.

China urges strengthening US ties the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, focus on cooperation and manage differences, so as to promote the sound and steady development of bilateral ties. On Monday, electors from every US state gathered at Capitols across the country and voted 306 for Biden and 232 for President Donald Trump.

The former US Vice President has now officially surpassed 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the White House. Earlier on Tuesday, the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram to Biden and congratulated the latter on his victory following the Electoral College vote.

Respiratory therapist receives Puerto Rico’s first vaccine San Juan, Dec 15 (AP): A respiratory therapist who treated the first two COVID19 patients hospitalised in Puerto Rico became the first person in the US territory to be vaccinated against the virus on Tuesday.

Yahaira Alicea had treated an Italian couple who visited the island aboard a cruise ship in March. The woman later died. Alicea said it was a fearful moment for her that wore her down physically and emotionally as she urged everyone to get vaccinated.

“This is what we want, for this pandemic to end,” Alicea said. “Don’t be afraid.” A health official approached Alicea with the needle as both smiled: “Let’s make history.” The event was cheered by many on the island of 3.2 million people that recently imposed more severe measures to fight an increase in coronavirus cases and deaths. Puerto Rico has reported more than 107,000 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases and more than 1,280 deaths.

Alicea was immunized a day after FedEx planes carrying more than 16,500 Pfizer vaccine doses landed in Puerto Rico, with another more than 13,600 expected later this week. The vaccine will be distributed to 65 hospitals around the island,

Yahaira Alicea, left, who treated the first two COVID-19 patients in Puerto Rico, receives a vaccine in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

according to Gov. Wanda Vázquez. Alicea was supposed to be vaccinated on Monday, but hospital officials said Vázquez’s office had requested that the event wait until Tuesday, which drew scathing criticism from many on social media who questioned the reasons behind the delay and said there was no time to be lost.

First in line to be vaccinated are health workers, emergency responders, hospital employees and those who live or work in shelters or nursing homes. Next will be police officers, employees of the island’s Department of Education and other workers considered essential, followed by people with compromised immune systems, cardiac problems or chronic health conditions

including diabetes.

Overall, the vaccination process is expected to continue into mid-2021, with the government aiming to immunize 70% of Puerto Rico’s population.

Among those celebrating the arrival of the vaccine was Daniel Colón-Ramos, co-founder of CienciaPR, a nonprofit group of Puerto Rican scientists who also will co-chair a coalition of scientists to inform policy of the island’s incoming governor. “It’s the light at the end of the tunnel after a year in which we saw what a world without vaccines looks like ... a world of fear, a world of a lot of suffering,” he said. “Finally, we have a tool based on science ... that allows us to face the pandemic of the century.”

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the authorities in Singapore said in a news release on Tuesday. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) also issued a “strong reminder” that organising or participating in a public assembly without a police permit in the citystate is illegal, adding that it would not grant any permit for assemblies that advocate political causes of other countries. “Foreigners visiting or living in Singapore should abide by our laws. Those who break the law will be dealt with firmly, and this may include termination of visa or work passes, where applicable,” Channel News Asia reported quoting the SPF.

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China’s Mars probe, Tianwen-1.

BEIJING, DEC 15 (IANS): The China National Space Administration on Tuesday announced that the country’s Mars probe, Tianwen-1, is currently more than 100 million km away from Earth and is functioning normally.

As of 9 p.m. on Monday, the Mars probe had flown in space for 144 days and travelled more than 360 million

km, reports Xinhua news agency. It was more than 100 million km away from Earth and about 12 million km away from Mars.

The Mars probe will likely be about 190 million km away from Earth when it reaches the vicinity of Mars.

Since it was launched on July 23, the Mars probe has captured an image of both

Earth and the moon and taken selfies.

It has carried out three orbital corrections, a deepspace manoeuver and selfchecks on multiple payloads. It will conduct several orbital corrections and will likely decelerate to enter the Mars orbit in February 2021, according to the Administration.

NZ unveils plans to curb Covid during holiday season Wellington, Dec 15 (IANS): New Zealand’s Covid-19 response Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday unveiled an extensive ‘All of Government’ plan aimed at managing outbreaks during the upcoming holiday season.

“Since March, New Zealand has strengthened and evolved its ability to respond to Covid-19,” Xinhua news agency quoted Hipkins as saying in a statement.

“Improved testing and contact tracing capacity mean that since the Auckland August cluster, we’ve had four outbreaks which we have successfully managed without having to change alert levels.

“At the same time, we know the virus is continuing to rage offshore and despite our best efforts, there’s always the possibility of further community cases here,” the Minister added.

ties on Monday evening signed a ‘Lahore Declaration’ during a meeting at PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif ’s Jati Umra residence, which was attended

by PDM convener Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan president Shah Owais Noorani, BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal, Awami National Party’s Mian Iftikhar and other leaders of the coalition.”We ask the Pakistan Tehreek-iInsaf government to resign

by January 31. In case the government does not step down the date of the long march will be announced on February 1. We ask the people of Pakistan to start preparations for the long

OFFICE OF THE MERIEMA VILLAGE GAZETTED OFFICERS’ KROTHO KOHIMA : NAGALAND

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The Meriema Village Gazetted Officers’ Krotho (MVGOK) takes immense pride to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our two Officers on being promoted.

1) Shri. Neidilhou Angami, Joint Director promoted to the post of Addl.

Director. Dept.of Economics & Statistics, Nagaland : Kohima.

2) Smti. Kekhrievonuo Viluo, Assistant Manager promoted to the post of Deputy Manager, State Bank of India.

The MVGOK wishes them good health and greater success in their future endeavours.

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FELICITATION

The Sümi Students' Union, City College of Arts and Commerce take immense pride in congratulating Sir Nanila Kumar S, Principal, City College, Dimapur for being awarded a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics from Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University.

The Union further extends best wishes for his future endeavors.

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OFFICE OF THE KHUZAMA STUDENTS’ CARE UNION FELICITATION

With immense pride, we the Khuzama Students’ Care Union take great pleasure in congratulating Miss Enunu Sale, D/o Ketsozeho Sale on being a conferred Ph.D. Degree from Nagaland University, Department of English on the Topic “The Traditional and Popular Culture in the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland”.

The Union expresses extreme happiness and acknowledges her for bringing laurels to the Union and the entire Village. We wish her the best in all her future endeavors.

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Singapore, Dec 15 (PTI): The Singapore Police on Tuesday said it is investigating social media posts showing people gathering here without permission in support of protesting Indian farmers and issued a “strong reminder” that it would not allow assemblies that advocate political causes of other countries.

Thousands of farmers are currently camping at Delhi’s borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh since November 26 in protest against three new farm laws enacted in September. “The police did not grant any permits for these cause-based assemblies,”

the official property and violating the COVID-19 guidelines.

The FIR states that the PDM caused irreparable damage to the sanctity of a national heritage - Minare-Pakistan. It includes 15 counts of violations, including a violation of coronavirus standard operating procedures and the Sound System Act. Police also registered an FIR against Mian Imran and Mian Shahid for facilitating the PDM Lahore rally on Sunday by selling 7,000 chairs.

PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Auranzeb said this FIR is a proof of the success of the PDM rally in Lahore. “The FIR is a reflection of a fascist mindset of puppet prime minister Imran Khan,” she said.

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ing condemned the effort to control the electronic media by the ISPR (media wing of the Pakistan military) for a negative propaganda against the rally and putting pressure on TV anchors.

“We are fighting for freedom of the media. They want to make the media a personal property which we will not allow,” he said.

Maryam said the time to hold talks with the “selected (Imran) and selectors (establishment)” was over. “The selected and the selectors will have to take the back seats and now talks will be held with the people,” she said.

Bilawal said the time has come for Imran Khan to go home after resigning.

OFFICE OF THE CHIZAMI RANGE PUBLIC ORGANISATION, KOHIMA FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, the Chizami Range Public Organization (CRPO) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Wezope Kenye and Shri. Neposo Theliio for being inducted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Nagaland Cadre. These two persons are the first among the Chakhesang Tribe they have been inducted into the prestigious title and brought laurels to the community in their service. Indeed, their achievement is a factor of pride and honour to our Community.

The CRPO, Kohima wishes and pray that the Almighty God bless them and grant them good health, more wisdom to lead our people and success in their future endeavors.

(Mese Lasuh) (Mesetsozu Wezah) Vice President, CRPO, Kohima President, CRPO, Kohima

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Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman, center, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, right, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, left, leaders of the PDM.

march from today,” Rehman told reporters after the meeting.

“Prime Minister Khan has time till January 31 to resign from the office. He is under pressure that is why he is talking about NRO (deal). The opposition can hold talks (with the powers that be) only after dissolution of assemblies,” he said, adding that the opposition lawmakers would submit their resignations to their leadership by December 31.

Terming the Lahore rally as “historic,” Rehman said it revived the memory of 1940 gathering in connection of Pakistan resolution here.

He said the PDM meet-

APPRECIATION

The Office of the Lakhuti Students’ Union (Lk.S.U), together with the Lakhuti Village Council (LVC), would like to express heartfelt gratitude and appreciation, toward the following Successful Individuals from Lakhuti Village as well as individuals of Lakhuti Origin, for their praise worthy achievements in various fields and bringing laurels to the Community, in the recent past.

1. Mr. Libanthung K Lotha, for getting inducted into the Indian Administrative Services (IAS).

2. Mrs. O Athel Lotha for getting inducted into the Indian Administrative Services (IAS).

3. Mr. Eshenthung Kikon, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Nrinimo Kikon, on clearing the Limited Departmental Competitive Exam (LDCE) 2020, conducted by the Departmental Promotion Committee of the Assam Rifles and achieving the post of Assistant Commandant in the Assam Rifles.

4. Mr. Edward Humtsoe, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Humtsoe, on clearing the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2020, conducted by the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) and securing the post of Extention Officer under Sericulture Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

5. Mr. Zuren T Kikon, S/o Mr. & Mrs. N Thungdemo Kikon, on achieving Gold Medal for Best Architectural Thesis in Bachelor of Architecture from K.R Mangalam University, Gurugram, India.

It is with humble thanksgiving and pride, the Office humbly wishes them the best in all their future endeavors.

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ereignty and independence of other countries, and not interfering with matters of internal affairs, he noted.

As to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Sheikh Sabah Khaled said that Kuwait believes in the importance of the region’s security, indicating that it is a common responsibility shared by all member states.

Lahore, Dec 15 (PTI): Pakistan Democratic Movement’s top leaders, including PML-N vice president Mar yam Nawaz, were booked on Tuesday for causing irreparable damage to a national asset after its Minar-e-Pakistan rally here, as the 11-party opposition alliance set January 31 deadline for Prime Minister Imran Khan to step down or face long march on Islamabad.

The opposition alliance held its final anti-government rally in Lahore on Sunday despite a ban on the gathering of more than 300 people owing to an increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. The PDM has been holding massive rallies since its inception in September to seek Khan’s ouster and press the powerful military to stop interfering in politics.

Lahore police booked Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz, former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former National Assembly speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, former railways minister Saad Rafique and 125 others under different sections of the Pakistan Penal Code for breaking the locks of Minare-Pakistan gates, damaging

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On December 4, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser AlMohammad Al-Sabah said that fruitful talks were held recently to achieve reconciliation and support Gulf and Arab solidarity and stability.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt have imposed a diplomatic and economic blockade on Qatar since June 2017.

The four countries allege that the gas-rich Gulf nation supports terrorism and interferes in their domestic affairs.

They have been asking for a list of demands which Qatar has to implement in order to revive ties.

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Kuwait City, Dec 15 (IANS): Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Tuesday expressed optimism over the end of the Gulf crisis and restoring relations among conflicting parties, state-media reported.

At the inauguration of the 16th Legislative Term of the National Assembly (Parliament), the Prime Minister said that Kuwait will use all its resources to reach a positive conclusion to the Gulf crisis to bring relations back to normal, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Kuwaiti government will continue its firm stance on a foreign policy based on respecting the sov-

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Shillong Chamber Choir to release album on Christmas

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ndia’s most famous choral group, Shillong Chamber Choir will be releasing their album, “Come Home Christmas” on December 18.

One of the songs that was released on YouTube, “We the Kings | He Shall Feed His Flock” featuring Israeli sand artist, IlanaYahavis sung in Urdu, Farsi and English.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, Founder/Director/ Conductor of the Shillong Chamber Choir and Padma Shri-awardee, Neil Nongkynrih said that the Christmas carols in the album were popular hits from pre-1935 and with the main theme being Handel’s Messiah. The songs are sung in Middle Eastern languages such as Farsi, Hebrew, Modern Aramaic, Ancient Aramaic and in Khasi.

While speaking about the album, he said that people were used to hearing “Go Tell It On The Mountain” in English but they would now hear a verse in Ancient Aramaic (the language that Jesus Christ Himself spoke). In this he said that it was a “marriage of the familiar with the unfamiliar and hopefully they

live happily ever after”.

He shared that having well known world famous Israeli sand artist featured in the video was one of the messages that the guiding

force was from above and not from below, as everything had come together brilliantly for the Christmas album.

Neil also shared that

the pandemic was a blessing for them as they were able to spend more time in the studio. “Everything happens for the very best to those who love God,” and

if you love God, even the most negative things can turn around and become positive”, he said.

He hoped that this album would help people rethink about what Christmas was all about and where the story was, which was in the Middle East and not in the “Western countries.”

“Christmas is not just about giving presents, but you and I being the gift first and foremost to those closest to us”, Neil reiterates.

“Come Home Christmas” is a multilingual Christmas carol album that consists of eight masterpieces. The album will be available on multiple streaming platforms from December 18. For other cities in India, the physical edition will be available exclusively with the Taj group of hotels (at select cities) via their Qmin App. For Nagaland, the physical edition can be ordered through their website www.shillongchamberchoir. com Meanwhile, “Go tell it On the Mountain” is set to be released between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

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UV-emitting LED lights can kill Case filed against Saif novel coronavirus, say scientists for Adipurush interview

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l t r av i o l e t ( U V ) light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) can kill the novel coronavirus efficiently, quickly, and cheaply, according to a study which says the new innovation could be installed in air conditioning and water systems.

The research, published in the Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, assessed the disinfection efficiency of UV-LED irradiation at different wavelengths on a virus from the family of coronaviruses, which includes the COVID-19causing SARS-CoV-2.

“The entire world is currently looking for effective solutions to disinfect the coronavirus,” said Hadas Mamane, co-author of the study from the American Friends of Tel Aviv University in the US. In order to disinfect a bus, train, sports hall, or plane by chemical spraying, the scientists said physical manpower is needed along with time for the chemicals to act on the surface.

“Disinfection systems

based on LED bulbs, however, can be installed in the ventilation system and air conditioner, for example, and sterilise the air sucked in and then emitted into the room,” Mamane said.

“We discovered that it is quite simple to kill the coronavirus using LED bulbs that radiate ultraviolet light. We killed the viruses using cheaper and more readily available LED bulbs, which consume little energy and do not contain mercury like regular bulbs,” she added.

The scientists believe the research has commer-

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cial and societal implications, given the widespread use of such LED bulbs.

With necessary adjustments, they said the bulbs can be installed in air conditioning, vacuum, and water systems, and thereby be able to efficiently disinfect large surfaces and spaces.

The researchers said the system must be designed so that a person is not directly exposed to the light, adding that it is very dangerous to use the UVLED to disinfect surfaces inside homes.

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he film “Adipurush”, directed by Om Raut, has come under the legal scanner with an advocate filing a plea against the filmmaker and actor Saif Ali Khan.

The case is in the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh.

The ACJM court has fixed December 23 as the next date of hearing in the case. Himanshu Srivastava, a civil court advocate, has given an application through advocate Upendra Vikram Singh under section 156 (3).

According to the petition, the plaintiff has deep faith in ‘Sanatan Dharma’.

He said that Lord Ram has been considered a symbol

of good and Ravan, a symbol of evil. In this context, the festival of Vijayadashami is celebrated every year.

The film under the title ‘Adipurush’ is being made on Lord Ram, starring actor Saif Ali Khan as a character very similar to Ravan.

The petitioner said that on December 6, Saif Ali Khan said in a media interview that “since Lakshman had cut off the nose of Ravan’s sister Surpnakha, it was justified that Ravan kidnapped Sita”.

Saif also said in the interview that through this film, “the benevolent and humane side of Ravan will be projected”. Saif who plays the antagonist had later apologised and withdrawn his statements.

OFFICE OF THE AGHUNATO TOWN STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION With immense pride and joy, the Aghunato Town Students’ Union heartily congratulates one of our members Shri.

Akiyeto Achumi, Son of P. Kahuto Achumi on being selected to pursue MBBS through NEET 2020.

The union further extend our best wishes and greater success in all your future endeavors.

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ANCSU e-collegiate meetcum-beat contest concludes

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ll Nagaland College Students’ Union’s (ANCSU) two-day e-collegiate meet-cum-beat contest 2020 which was held under the theme “Beyond” from December 14 hosted

by Government Polytechnic Kohima concluded on Tuesday. The second (final) day of the meet was graced by joint director and State project director (RUSA) Higher Education, Menuokholie Kire as the valedictory guest.

Kire encouraged the ANCSU to organize more programmes in the future that give platform to the

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students. Stressing that everyone is blessed with a gift like skills, music, etc, he exhorted the students to explore the good qualities and use it wisely to achieve greater things in life. “Whatever we do, one need to do

it seriously and not casually; to develop in whatever field one is capable and good at”, he added. The valedictory programme was chaired by vice president ANCSU, Inato Y Chisho, invocation by co-founder of Father’s Heart Fellowship, Kohima, Tsathvii Leyri, special song

by Arenchenla Walling, and vote of thanks by games & sports secretary, Tenyesinlo Bukh.

On December 16 (Wednesday), football exhibition match would be played between ANCSU XI and ANCSU seniors FC at IG Stadium Kohima.

The winners in various disciplines are 1. Beat Contest: Winner: Fazl Ali College 2. Photography: Winner: Sentiba K Aier, NIELIT Kohima 1st runners-up: Salonger Jamir, Fazl Ali College 2nd runners-up: Arun Goswami, MGM College 3. Online Chess: Winner: Khoveto Vero, Kohima Science College 1st runners-up: Avituo Nagi, Sazolie College 2nd runners-up: C. Wanmai Konyak, Mount Mary College 4. Football Freestyle Challenge: Winner: Tia Longkumer, Kohima Science College 1st runners-up: Noklenjungba, Fazl Ali College 2nd runners-up: Thejaselie Terhuja, Alder College 5. Original Song Competition: Winner: Surholu Tunyi, Pfutsero Government College 1st runners-up: Nuthivolu Ringa, Kohima College Kohima 6. Basket Freestyle Challenge: Winner: Keneizelhou Kevin, Capital College of Higher Education 1st runners-up: Keduolhovolie Solo, Kohima College Kohima Vezhu Tureng, Pfutsero Government College 7. Folk Fusion: Winner: Arenchenla Walling, Modern College 8. Slam Poetry: Winner: Philomina Rutsa, Kohima Science

College 1st runners-up: Imolemla, Fazl Ali College 2nd runners-up: Kajensangla Lemtur, Kohima College Kohima 9. Essay: Winner: Yangtsapi Sangtam, Fazl Ali College 1st runners-up: Niksungla, Immanuel College 2nd runners-up: Rutali Thurr, Alder College 10. Quiz: Winner: Longshiba Pongen, Kohima Science College 1st runners-up: Ikato V Yeptho, Zunheboto Government College 2nd runners-up: Kuveselu Vasa, Kohima College Kohima 11. Painting Winner: Takumba. S, JN Aier College 1st runners-up: Deto Kezo, Alder College; Suneplong Walling, Kohima Science College 2nd runners-up: Imnawapang, Fazl Ali College 12. Film Craft Competition: Winner: A. Kongli Chemtok, Government Polytechnic Kohima 1st runners-up: Krishna Kumar, Fazl Ali College 2nd runners-up: Vini A, Khelhoshe Polytechnic, Atoizu 13. Highest Instagram Challenge: Winner: Dimapur Government College 1st runners-up: Patkai Christian College 2nd runners-up: Kohima College Kohima Overall Champion: Winner : Fazl Ali College 1st runners-up : Kohima Science College, Jotsoma 2nd runners-up: Kohima College Kohima

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We the community of St. Peter's Catholic Church Chatouphe (Diphupar), 4th Mile, Dimapur, Nagaland will be celebrating our Church Golden Jubilee on 19th of December 2020, but due to Covid-19 pandemic situation we may not be able to celebrate the occasion together and so do remember us in your humble prayers.

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ctor Chris Pine is in talks to play the lead role in the upcoming film adaption of popular fantasy roleplaying game, Dungeons And Dragons.

Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley are on board to direct the film and are also writing the screenplay, which is based on a draft by Michael Gili, reports variety.com.

Dungeons And Dragons was first adapted into a film in 2000. The film, which starred Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Jeremy Irons, was a flop.

The upcoming version has been in the works for years. It was first being made by Warner Bros. with Ansel Elgort being considered for the lead role.

At the time, filmmaker Rob Letterman was on board to direct the movie.

Now, the film has moved to Paramount. The studio is co-producing and co-financing the film with Hasbro and eOne The film is slated to release on May 27, 2022.

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UCL rd of 16 draw: Barca Vs Thiem breaks ‘Big Three’ hold on Grand Slams PSG; Liverpool get Leipzig

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L o n d o n, D e c 1 5 (Agencies): Liverpool will face last season’s semifinalists RB Leipzig in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Chelsea come up against Atletico Madrid.

Manchester City will face Borussia Monchengladbach, who are in the last 16 for the first time since 1978.

Holders Bayern Munich face Italian side Lazio, who are in the knockout stage for the first time in 20 years.

Barcelona face Paris St-Germain in arguably the tie of the round, a repeat of their 2017 classic.

On that occasion the French side won 4-0 in the first leg but Barcelona completed a stunning 6-1 home win to advance.

PSG forward Neymar, injured against Lyon on Sunday, scored twice for Barcelona in the last two minutes of that dramatic comeback. The Brazilian recently said he wants Barca great Lionel Messi to join him in Paris next season.

All three Premier League teams will be away for the first leg before having home advantage for the

return matches. The first legs will be spread across two midweeks, taking place on February 16, 17, 23 and 24, with the second legs on March 9, 10, 16 and 17.

Bayern - who beat PSG in last season’s final - are favourites with the bookmakers to retain their title.

Chelsea face arguably the toughest test of England’s Champions League contenders.

Atletico Madrid, who beat Chelsea in the 2014 semi-final, have been in fine form in La Liga and saw off holders Liverpool at the same stage last season. They have also been strengthened by the signing of veteran striker Luis Suarez, who has been revitalised since arriving from Barcelona.

Lampard will be optimistic but knows Atletico present a formidable challenge.

Liver pool face RB Leipzig, who qualified for the knockout phase by beating Manchester United, and while manager Jurgen Klopp will know the dangers, he will also be encouraged by the manner in which they collapsed to a 5-0 group stage defeat

at Old Trafford. It will be an intriguing match-up between Klopp and 33year-old fellow countryman Julian Nagelsmann, regarded as Europe’s finest young coach.

Manchester City and Pep Guardiola will also be in opposition to another well-regarded coach in Borussia Monchengladbach’s Marco Rose.

He took them through a tough group, which included Real Madrid and Inter Milan, and is being heavily linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund next season following the sacking of Lucien Favre.

Rose is an advocate of front-foot attacking football and while City will be favourites, the Bundesliga side cannot be taken lightly.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST-16 DRAW Borussia Monchengladbach Vs Manchester City Lazio Vs Bayern Munich Atletico Madrid Vs Chelsea RB Leipzig Vs Liverpool Porto Vs Juventus Barcelona Vs Paris StGermain Sevilla Vs Borussia Dortmund Atalanta Vs Real Madrid

London, Dec 15 (Reuters): Tennis welcomed a first men’s Grand Slam champion from outside the ‘Big Three’ since 2016 in Dominic Thiem during a 2020 campaign with compelling storylines despite the COVID-19 pandemic wiping out almost half the season, including Wimbledon.

The women’s tour also found new young champions in American Sofia Kenin and Iga Swiatek of Poland, while world No. 1 Ash Barty’s season came to an abrupt halt in February as she opted not to travel out of Australia for the rest of the year because of the pandemic.

The professional tennis circuit, which requires players to jet around the world, was forced into shutdown in early March as countries went into lockdown and closed their borders to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The grasscourt major at Wimbledon was the biggest casualty as it was cancelled for the first time since World War II while the revamped Fed Cup and Davis Cup finals also fell prey.

The five-month shutdown

stopped lower-level players from earning a living, presenting an opportunity for the fractured tennis world to come together and work in unison to raise funds for those on the circuit in need of financial assistance.

DJOKOVIC DEFAULT Thiem’s triumph was, however, aided by the absence of Nadal, who did not defend his title due to COVID-19 concerns, while Djokovic lost his fourthround match by default after inadvertently hitting a line judge with a tennis ball.

That ended a 26-0 winning run in 2020 for Djokovic that included an eighth Australian Open title for his 17th slam.

The Serbian, who was criticised for organising an exhibition event in June during which he and several players tested COVID19 positive, also created a breakaway players’ body that met strong opposition from some athletes and administrators.

Djokovic, however, recovered strongly from his ignominious exit in New York to win the Rome Masters and also reached the French Open final, where he went down to arch-rival

Dominic Thiem celebrates with the championship trophy at the 2020 U.S. Open. (Reuters)

Nadal. He ended the year as the men’s number one for the sixth time.

Nadal’s 13th crown at Roland Garros was his 20th major and tied him for the most men’s titles with Federer, who played the Australian Open before two knee operations ended his season. While Djokovic and Nadal showed they will continue to be leading contenders in 2021, Thiem, Daniil Medvedev and U.S. Open finalist Alexander Zverev underlined their potential.

Thiem’s first major win in his fourth final was followed by Russian Medvedev’s victory in the seasonending ATP Finals, which

Kohli moves to No. 2 in ICC Test

Dubai, Dec 15 (IANS): Ace Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have moved up by a spot in their respective ICC players rankings in Test cricket.

Kohli has displaced New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson at the second spot in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen. India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has also entered the top 10 list. Cheteshwar Pujara has maintained his seventh spot in the list currently led by Australia’s Steve Smith.

In the bowlers list, Bumrah has moved to number eight while ace off-spin-

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ner Ravichandran Ashwin has entered the top 10. The list is led by Australia pacer Pat Cummins, followed

by England’s Stuart Broad and Neil Wagner of New Zealand.

In the list of all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja is the

highest ranked Indian, currently occupying the third spot. Ashwin is placed at the sixth spot. In the Test team rankings, India are placed at the third spot while Australia and New Zealand occupy the first and second spot respectively.

India and Australia are scheduled to take on each other in the four-match Test series beginning Thursday.

Kohli will take part in the first Test only and will return to India after the pink-ball fixture at the Adelaide Oval (Dec 17-21).

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Mrs. Akokla Alang beloved wife of Er. Imyulangba passed away after brief illness. Her funeral service will be held on December 16, 2020 Wednesday at 1:00 pm at their residence at Signal Angami village, Dimapur.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our forever unforgettable Father

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Lausanne, Dec 15 (IANS): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched the bidding process for hosting the FIH Nations Cup that will be launched in 2022.

“The aim of this new yearly event is to offer a toplevel competition to the bestranked teams not participating in the FIH Hockey Pro League and give the winners an option to be promoted to the FIH Hockey Pro League the next season, precisely,” said FIH in a statement.

For men as well as women, eight teams will be involved in the FIH Nations Cup, based on the FIH World Rankings of May 31, 2021. “The FIH Nations Cup is a welcome addition to our events’ portfolio.

It will enable to apply the promotion-relegation principle to the FIH Hockey Pro League. Like for most other leagues, this will generate even more excitement to the competition. It will also give other nations who haven’t yet had the opportunity to join the Pro League to do so and this is only fair! And it will help grow hockey in further countries,” said FIH CEO Thierry Weil.

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DI M A P U R , DEC 1 5 (NPN): Lakhuti Students’ Union (Lk.S.U) along with the Lakhuti Village Council (LVC) after thorough deliberation and in view of the prevailing pandemic has cancelled the 33rd edition of annual “Late Khondao Yanthan Memorial, Football Running Trophy”.

Lk.S.U games and sports secretary, Orenthung K Ngullie requested the general public to cooperate with its office.

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was held for the final time in London before moving to Turn in Italy for the next five years.

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS On the women’s tour, Barty reached at least the semi-finals in three of the four events she contested in the first two months of the year but due to the pandemic she opted to sit out the rest of the season, including the U.S and French Opens.

Romania’s world No. 2 Simona Halep also skipped the U.S. Open but then went on a 17-match winning streak that ended in Paris, where 23-time major winner Serena Williams was forced to withdraw with

an Achilles injury before her second-round match.

Kenin, 22, won the WTA Player of the Year award after her Australian Open victory and runner-up finish at Roland Garros to 19-year-old Swiatek, who became the youngest French Open women’s winner for 28 years.

The year also marked the comeback of twice major winner Victoria Azarenka, who won her first title since 2016 at the Western & Southern Open when Naomi Osaka withdrew injured.

Two weeks later the pair met again in the U.S. Open final but this time it was the Japanese who emerged victorious, picking up her third Grand Slam trophy.

Osaka, born to a Japanese mother and Haitian father and is the highest paid women athlete in the world, was also hailed for shining the light on racial injustice during the tournament.

Before each match at Flushing Meadows, she wore a mask bearing the name of a different Black American who had suffered racial injustice in the United States.

Executive Member, Steering Committee, NSCN DOB : 16-06-1949 – DOD : 08-12-2020 Through this column, we would like to express our gratitude to all the individuals, dignitaries, churches, societies, neighbours, well-wishers and friends for extending your love and support immensely in various ways towards us in our time of grieve at the demise of our beloved father, who departed for His eternal rest with the Father in Heaven.

We sincerely regret our inability to thank every individual personally though we mention as follows: 1. Mr. Q.Tuccu, Honourable Chairman, NSCN. 2. Maj. (Retd) Hutovi Chishi, Convener, Steering Committee, NSCN. 3. Moses Chakre, Convener, (Cordination Committee) Shpmth Region, GPRN. 4. CAO, Shpmth Region, GPRN. 5. CAO, UT-1, GPRN/NSCN. 6. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Unity Village.

7. Youth Department, CBC, Unity Village.

8. Children Ministry Dept. CBC, Unity Village.

9. WCBCC Youth Department.

10. Poumai Baptist Church, Model Vilage, 5th Mile.

11. Poumai Baptist Church, Dimapur Town.

12. Christian Worship Centre, Dimapur.

13. NCRC, Diphupar ‘B’.

14. Delhi Baptist Fellowship (DBF), Delhi.

15. Poumai Union, Dimapur.

16. Khumai Union, Dimapur.

17. Khumai Naotoumai Me, Dimapur.

18. Vapfiime Union, Dimapur.

19. Mr. Ashiho Asoumai, Speaker, Tatar Hoho, GPRN/NSCN. 20. Commander, UT-1, GPRN/NSCN. 21. Dr. Kevi Rhakho, Sr. Pastor, CWC. 22. Dr. Kips Rio. 23. Mr. Ng. Jacob Chaomai.

24. Mr. Neisazo Domeh, Asst. Director, Food and Civil Supplies, Govt. of Nagaland.

25. Mr. Lhikedu Chiero, Principal, Logos Bible College.

26. Mrs. Kaine Modoli.

27. Mr. Ziinepranyo Kezo, Founder Pastor, CBC, Unity Village.

28. Mr. Kiihiisheyi Chotso, Pastor, CBC, Naga United Village.

29. Mr. Keviyale Rume, Pastor, CBC, Unity Village.

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Loving Wife, Children and Relatives.

You are always cherished and remembered.

Dad, it's been 1 year since you have left us, but in our hearts you are always remembered with love. You have worked so hard that you have left us numerous comfort and blessings. Your humble ways pure thoughts and good deeds are always engraved in our hearts and mind which can never be replaced or forgotten.

We will meet in Heaven someday that's our fervent prayer, forever in our hearts until we meet again.

Your loving wife, children, grandchildren, in-laws and all your loved ones.

MKC-288

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LATE R. ALEM OZÜKÜM

Born : 09/04/1965 – Died : 10/12/2020

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”.

2 Timothy 4:7 We, the bereaved family members of Late R. Alem Ozüküm would like to express our deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to our neighbours, friends, relatives and all the union and organization who stood by us and supported us physically, emotionally, financially, materially and spiritually at the demise of our beloved father on 10th Dec. 2020.

We would like to convey our special thanks to:1. Wildlife Warden, Dimapur and all the staff of Forest Department.

2. DABA, Town Fellowship Pastors and all the Church Members.

3. Doctors and nurses of Eden Hospital Dimapur.

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Loving Wife, Children and Relatives.

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Hyderabad beat SCEB in five-goal thriller

Hyderabad players celebrate a goal against SC East Bengal on Tuesday. (ISL)

Vasco, Dec 15 (PTI): Aridane Santana struck twice in less than a minute to script Hyderabad FC’’s thrilling 3-2 win over SC East Bengal (SCEB) in an Indian Super League match here on Tuesday.

Santana’’s twin burst came in the 56th minute after SC East Bengal scored their first ever ISL goal through Jacques Maghoma in the 26th minute.

There was no looking back for Hyderabad after that as they struck a third goal in the 68th minute with Liston Colaco making a terrific run to set it up for Halicharan Narzary to find the back of the net.

But there was more drama in store as Maghoma too completed a brace from Anthony Pilkington’’s freekick to reduce the margin in the 81st minute.

The red-and-gold pressed hard for an equaliser but Hyderabad remained solid in their defence to thwart all the attacks led by Pilkington and Maghoma.

SC East Bengal thus suffered their fourth defeat from five matches to remain at the bottom of the table with one point. The Manuel Marquez-coached Hyderabad FC, on the other hand, remained unbeaten from five matches (nine points) to be placed at fifth place in

the 11-team standings. Robbie Fowler-coached SCEB’’s prolonged wait for their first ISL goal was finally over in the 26th minute of their fifth match when their Congolese recruit Maghoma scoring from a brilliant team passing

by Anthony Pilkington and Matti Steinmann.

The Nizams looked like a better team in the firsthalf but it clearly belonged to the red-and-gold with goalkeeper Debjit Majumder denying Santana’’s spot kick. But all hell broke loose after the changeover, as the Spanish centre forward struck twice in the 56th minute mark to snatch the lead. Santana first utilised

Messi, Ronaldo, Maradona & Pele in Ballon d’Or Dream Team

Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele and Ronaldo.

Paris, Dec 15 (IANS): Lionel Messi, Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo have found place in the greatest team of all time announced

by France Football -- Ballon D’or Dream Team.

Having cancelled its annual Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best footballer because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the weekly magazine instead has announced its best XI in history, as voted by journalists from 170 countries and regions.

The esteemed line-up

includes Brazil’s three-time World Cup winner Pele and legendary Argentinian Diego Maradona, who died last month of a heart-attack.

The team also includes goalkeeper Lev Yashin; defenders Cafu, Franz Beckenbauer and Paolo Maldini; and mid-fielders Xavi and Lothar Matthaus. “For me it is an honour to have been included in the eleven of the Ballon d’Or Dream Team. I want to thank you for choosing me and also congratulate all the players who were

selected ... and all the nominees, there are real phenomena on that list, “Messi, who has won the Ballon d’Or a record six times, said in an Instagram post.

Ronaldo, a two-time World Cup winner and dual Ballon d’Or recipient, also expressed pride at being named in the No. 9 position. nJuventus star Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the Ballon d’Or five times, said: “I’m very honoured to be part of France Football’s all-time 11.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020

Joshua set to fight Fury in May 2021 after positive talks

move from the centre before Liston Colaco set it up for the Spaniard to bring up his brace and give his team the lead. Narzary made it 3-1 with a brilliant attack initiated by Colaco from the left flank as he showed fine composure by twisting and turning to beat the defenders and set it up for the fellow Indian with a simple tap-in.

Earlier, with 10 seconds before the interval, SC East Bengal’’s Sehnaj Singh pulled down Mohammed Yasir inside the box with a tackle from behind. But Debjit Majumder made stunning save, diving full to his right to deny Santana’’s cracking spot kick.

The Nizams, however, Mohammed Yasir’’s freek- returned strongly in the secick with a brilliant header to ond half with Santana’’s L o nd o n , D e c 1 5 brace to collect full points and (Agencies): Anthony find the back of the net.

Joshua is set to fight Tyson A n d b e f o r e S C E B piled on SCEB’’s misery.

Fury in May 2021 followcould settle down, Santana WEDNESDAY’S MATCH ing positive talks between fired in a second with YaATK Mohun Bagan Vs Goa promoters Eddie Hearn and 7:30 pm sir once again making the Bob Arum.

AJ defended his WBA, Standings IBF, WBO, and IBO titles

Club M W D L Pts with a ninth-round KO 1 Mumbai City FC 6 4 1 1 13 against Kubrat Pulev to set 2 NorthEast United FC 6 2 4 0 10 up an undisputed bout vs 3 ATK Mohun Bagan 5 3 1 1 10 WBC champ Fury.

4 Bengaluru FC 5 2 3 0 9 Joshua’s promoter 5 Hyderabad FC 5 2 3 0 9 Hearn is now attempting to 6 FC Goa 5 2 2 1 8 finalise a two-fight deal with 7 Jamshedpur FC 6 1 4 1 7 the Gypsy King’s US rep 8 Chennaiyin FC 5 1 2 2 5 Arum - with the rematch to 9 Kerala Blasters FC 5 0 2 3 2 take place in late 2021.

10 Odisha FC 5 0 1 4 1 He told Sky Sports: “I 11 SC East Bengal 5 0 1 4 1 had a good chat with [Bob

Unity Cup Tennis Ball tournament DIMAPUR, DEC 15 (NPN): The 6th edition of Unity Cup, Tennis Ball cricket tournament organised by Nepali Baptist Church Chümoukedima Youth Sports Ministry, will commence from January 16, 2021 at local ground, Chümoukedima Town.

The tournament will be played on knock out.

Winners of the tournament will receive Rs. 30,000 along with running trophy and certificate, runners-up Rs. 20,000 along with certificate and Rs. 10,000 set for individual prize.

Tournament forms will be available at Popular Bakery Chümoukedima Town 2nd Gate, Kiran Sports Dimapur Church Road.

For further details, and information regarding the tournament interested teams and clubs can contact the organisers- 8413002017 and 7005180354.

Arum] him last night. It’s positive.

“I think we’re all in the same position. We want to move forward with the fight, quickly as well, which is good news for fans.

“Just trying to solve any remaining issues of the fight, of which there aren’t many, to be honest with you, and try and move forward collectively to let the governing bodies know that we plan to stage this fight probably in May, and we would like this to be for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world.

“A few small issues

to iron out, but I think we can start look at drawing up contracts and try to get this moving.

“Here on both sides, every member of each team wants to do this fight. We all acknowledge this is the biggest fight in boxing, this is the best fight for both guys.

“This is for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world. Why are you in the sport, if you don’t want this fight?”

Hearn has previously revealed that Joshua may have to vacate the WBO belt in order to fight Fury, with Oleksandr Usyk the mandatory challenger.

Yuvraj to take part in ‘Ultimate Kricket Challenge’ Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS): Former India allrounder Yuvraj Singh will be seen in action once again on the cricket field at the brand-new gladiatorial cricket series named ‘Ultimate Kricket Challenge (UKC)’.

Besides Yuvraj, Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen and Rashid Khan will also take part in the inaugural season of the tournament that will run from December 24 to January 1.

The 16-match tournament will see the introduction of new cricket rules in a new one-on-one cricket match format. Each match will consist of two UKC contenders squaring off against each other in four innings of 15 balls each.

The UKC contender with more runs at the end of each match will be declared as winner and two points will be awarded to him. The top four UKC contenders from the league round will enter the knockouts -- semifinals and then the finals.

According to the rules of the tournament, a UKC

Rashid, Morgan, Yuvraj, Gayle, Pietersen, Gayle and Russell to feature in Ultimate Kricket Challenge. (UKC Photo)

contender while batting can gain runs only after they complete a physical run.

Scoring is divided into six scoring zones: Zone A - 1 run, Zone B - 1 run, Zone C - 2 runs, Zone D - 3 runs, Zone E - with a bounce 4 runs, Zone E - direct 6 runs.

However, if a batter, who hits the bullseye (behind the bowler), he scores 12 runs and will also gain an extra ball to play. Bullseye on the square of wickets will get the batsman four runs.

Every time a batter gets out, five runs would be deducted from the total. “Cricket has been at the heart of every Indian fan and, but it needs to constantly evolve, constantly excite. UKC is that evolution. This brand-new format is wonderful. It’s what cricket it about. Player versus player. No distractions.

One on one. It’s exciting and it’s the future of cricket that I know will strike a chord with viewers and fans,” said Yuvraj in a media release

shared by Star Sports. “I am up for this challenge to be the best in the world and hope to emulate my 2007 T20 World Cup feat of six consecutive sixes in the UKC as well. Hoping for a great show in Dubai and to beat all the others,” added the 39-year-old.

Ravi Thakran, chairman of UKC, said: “We sincerely believe that UKC will go on to become one of the most recognisable sports leagues in the world.”

Tokyo gov sees ‘no circumstances’ for cancelling Olympics Round 1 of INRC receives record entries

Tokyo, Dec 15 (AFP): Tokyo’s governor said she can see “no circumstances” under which the virus-postponed 2020 Olympics will be cancelled, despite rising coronavirus infections in Japan and continued public scepticism. In an interview with AFP, Yuriko Koike warned that the fate of the Tokyo Games would impact future Olympics, including the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing and the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

She acknowledged that a majority of the Japanese public now opposes hosting the Games next year, but said she was convinced those concerns could be overcome.

“The Japanese public and Tokyo residents are looking at the current conditions,” Koike said Tuesday. “We are preparing for the future.”

The 2020 Games are the first to be postponed during peacetime, and organisers and officials have been at pains to insist that they can go ahead next year. A further postponement has been ruled out

Representational Image | AFP / Charly Triballeau.

by Olympic and Japanese officials, and Koike said “there are no circumstances” under which she could envisage the Games being cancelled. “Citizens of the world are seeing the Tokyo Games as a symbol that humanity will have defeated the coronavirus, that will lead to the Beijing Winter Games and then the Paris Games after that,” she said.

“Unless Tokyo takes full efforts against the coronavirus, then what will happen to Paris four years from

now?” she said. “I think we have to make Tokyo a success first, otherwise it will leave a serious impact on Paris.”

Domestic opinion appears at odds with the confident tones sounded

by Japanese officials and organisers. A poll released Tuesday by national broadcaster NHK found just 27 percent of respondents support holding the Games next year, with 32 percent backing cancellation and 31 percent favouring a further postponement.

‘People will come to see hope’

Koike said she believed those views would change, pointing to the extensive virus countermeasures that have been drafted by the government, Tokyo and Olympic organisers.

“I am convinced that people will come to see hope again, once coronavirus measures are firmly implemented,” she said.

Japan is currently battling a third wave of coronavirus infections, with

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday urging people to reconsider travel during the holiday period and halting a controversial domestic tourism campaign over the New Year.

Japan has seen a comparatively small outbreak of the virus, with fewer than 2,600 deaths reported since the country’s first case was identified in January.

But it faces particular scrutiny because of the ongoing preparations for the Games, now due to open on July 23, 2021.

A 54-page report released this month outlined the measures organisers say will keep athletes and spectators safe, ranging from tests before arrival to bans on cheering loudly in venues. They have pointed to sporting events held this autumn in Japan, including a four-country international gymnastics competition with several thousand spectators, as evidence that the Games can be pulled off.

The arrival of new vaccines has bolstered their confidence, although innoculation will not be mandatory for athletes or spectators.

Itanagar, Dec 15 (IANS): A record 43 cars will line up to take part in the Rally of Arunachal, the first round of the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC), which gets underway from Wednesday in Itanagar.

While the tarmac surface on which the entire rally would run will make it a level playing field for all the drivers, the cynosure of all eyes will be the battle between defending champion Chetan Shivram and Gaurav Gill.

Shivam was the one who ended multiple-time champion Gill’s streak last year and will be eager to kick-off his title defence on a high note. The Kerala driver who has been snapped up by Yokohama for this year will be driving with a new co-driver Rupesh Kholay.

India’s only Arjuna awardee in motorsports Gill and his co-driver Musa Sherif had an uneventful last season and will look to begin the year with a bang.

He would be aiming to conquer new frontiers

and even though he had a below par 2019, he signed off with a win in the ultimate round and shall aim to begin from where he left.

Privateer Karna Kadur (Nikhil V Pai) will be another driver to watch for and he too will have his sights set on the top podium especially after a poor run of form in the last season.

The Rally of Arunachal will see the teams fight it out over a total distance of 178.32 kms, with as many as 108 kms earmarked for four special stages over two days including two night stages which will

provide the drivers as well as the spectators’ ample opportunity for fun. While the battle between Chetan and Gaurav is expected to be the main attraction, the likes of Dean Mascarenhas (Shruptha Padivel), Dr Bikku Babu (Bonnie Thomas) of Team Nutulapaty, Amittrajit Ghosh (Ashwin Naik) amongst others will also fancy their chances.

There will also be several women drivers on the grid including the Team Vasundhara duo of Bani Yadav (Shubhkiran Pal Kaur Brar) & Pragathi Gowda (Deeksha Balakrishna).

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