December 6, 2020

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Govt fails to end deadlock with farmers

NEW DELHI, DEC 5 (PTI): Talks between the government and protesting farmers remained inconclusive on Saturday even after five rounds of discussions as union leaders stuck to their demand for the repeal of the new farm laws and went on a ‘maun vrat’ seeking a clear ‘yes or no’ reply, forcing the Centre to call for another meeting on December 9 to resolve the deadlock.

After more than four hours of discussions with three union ministers and senior officials, farmer leaders said the government sought more time for internal consultations to present a final proposal in the next meeting to resolve the issue.

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, however, said the government wanted some firm suggestions from the 40 farmer leaders present in the meeting on their key concerns and hoped that a resolution would be reached with their cooperation. The representatives of thousands of agitating farmers, who are sitting on various borders of the national capital since November 26, said their protest will continue and their call for a ‘Bharat

Centre says trying to resolve issues Next round of meeting on Dec 9 Farmers to go ahead with Dec 8 ‘Bharat bandh’

Representatives of various farmer unions hold placards after a meeting with Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar outside Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

Bandh’ on December 8 that has also been supported by trade unions and various other organisations would be observed with full force.

Tomar appealed to the unions to send the elderly, women and children back to their homes from the protest sites due to cold weather conditions.

Addressing media after the meeting, the agriculture minister said the government has assured the farmers that procurement at minimum support price will continue and mandis will be

strengthened. Farmers have threatened to intensify their agitation and block more roads leading to the national capital if the government does not accept their demands.

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

However, the protesting farmers have expressed apprehension that the new

laws would pave the way for eliminating the safety cushion of MSP and scrap the mandis, leaving them at the mercy of big corporates.

The Centre has maintained MSP and mandi systems would continue and would be rather further improved and strengthened.

After the meeting, BKU Ekta (Ugrahan) president Joginder Singh Ugrahan told PTI the government offered various amendments in the laws but we want the laws to be repealed completely.

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Fuel prices see upward trend DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Saturday raised petrol price by 27 paise per litre and diesel by 25 paise per litre, a 13th increase in rates in the last fortnight.

According to PTI report, petrol price in Delhi, which breached the Rs 83 per litre-mark for the first time in more than two years, rose to Rs 83.13 per litre while diesel rates went up to Rs 73.32 per litre.

After today’s rate revision, petrol price in Dimapur rose to Rs.85.56 per litre and diesel price increased to Rs.76.62 per litre.

In the state capital Kohima, prices of petrol and diesel per litre stood at Rs.86.45 and Rs.77.32 respectively on Saturday.

In 16 days, the petrol price has gone up by Rs 2.07 per litre and diesel rate has risen by Rs 2.86.

OMCs revise rates of petrol and diesel daily based on benchmark international oil price and foreign exchange rate.

Rates vary from state to state depending on the incidence of local sales tax or VAT.

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Nagaland-Assam delegations agree to lift blockades at Mariani DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): After a meeting between a high level delegation from Nagaland led by minister of higher education and tribal affairs Temjen Imna Along with Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and other officials at Guwahati, it was decided that both sides lift their blockades on either side of the MarianiMokokchung border.

Informing this through a statement, state BJP unit said the meeting deliberated on the ongoing economic blockade imposed at Mariani-Mokokchung road by various organisations of Assam. It may be recalled that in retaliation, some groups from Nagaland also reportedly imposed blockade at their side.

After the meeting at Guwahati, stte BJP informed that both sides would take initiatives to ensure that the blockades on either side should be lifted at the earliest and for which necessary initiatives will be undertaken without delay. State BJP also informed that both sides also appealed to all concerned

Imna Along with Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati, Saturday.

to refrain from any untoward acts that may vitiate peaceful atmosphere and neighbourly relations.

During the meeting, both sides reiterated the importance of living peacefully as neighbours. It was also reiterated that Assam and Nagaland have had a long association throughout history and also acknowledged that neighbourly relations should not be allowed to turn sore at any cost for the mutual benefit of both sides. Both delegations also stressed on the need for both States

November recorded most COVID deaths: H&FW NMA takes exception to Gov’s speech DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): Health & Family Welfare department in its weekly report released on Saturday informed that November recorded the most COVID19 deaths in the state till date-- 23 cases.

It said that 32% of deaths happened within 48 hours of admission in COVID hospital. This signifies patients coming to the hospital very late in advanced stages, the department stated. H&FW

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COVID-19 STATUS AS ON december 5, 2020 District

AsymptomModatic Mild erate

ACTIVE CASES Symptomatic Critical-ICU Se- With- With On vere out Oxy- VentiOxygen gen lator 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dimapur Kiphire Kohima Longleng Mokokchung Mon Peren Phek Tuensang

116 2 254 0 2 17 24 0 29

19 0 19 0 0 0 2 0 1

8 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Death MiRecovunder Total Death gratered InvestiCases ed gation 5983 24 3089 9 116 565 460 44 195

39 1 20 0 1 2 0 0 1

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

69 0 18 9 4 9 0 0 0

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

said that 67% of deaths were below 60 years and 20% of deaths did not have any known comorbidity/ disease.

While expressing serious concern that the positivity in Flu Clinics continue to increase, as these people do not fall under contact tracing, the department also pointed out that the most affected among the traced contacts were in the age groups of 21-40 years. It said that these age group could be inadvertently spreading the virus to the higher risk groups. This is evident by the constant increase in positivity among

the 60 plus age group (6% of traced contacts), it added.

H&FW further said that there was 1% increase in the 60 plus age group this week. The department once again reminded that household (29%) and workplaces (24%) were the most common places of infection.

M e a n w h i l e, N a galand’s sample positivity rate continues to remain high at around 10% signifying undetected cases in the community. Dimapur with 13.4% and Kohima 10.1% has the highest sample positivity rate in the State, the department said.

State tally 11340

Nagaland on Saturday recorded 35 new COVID19 positive cases-- 34 in Kohima and 1 in Kiphire, taking the tally to 11340.

Further, out of 11,340 cases, the distribution across various categories include 4574 cases from the armed forces/police, 1784 returnees, 4435 traced contacts and 547 frontline workers.

India’s virus tally crosses 96 lakh

P T I a d d s : I n d i a ’s COVID-19 caseload rose to 96.08 lakh with 36,652 new cases in a day, while 90,58,822 people have recuperated from the disease so far pushing the national recovery rate to 94.28% on Saturday, according to the Health Ministry data.

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 96,08,211 and the death toll climbed to 1,39,700 with the coronavirus claiming 512 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed. The COVID19 case fatality rate was recorded at 1.45%.

DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has criticized Nagaland Governor RN Ravi for his Statehood Day speech that purportedly ignored Naga women as equal stakeholders, in the Naga political process.

In a statement, NMA expressed “deep displeasure” over the Nagaland governor RN Ravi’s recent statement, adding “he is confused on his delicate role of peacemaker and Interlocutor of the longest Naga freedom struggle in the North east region.”

NMA urged the Prime Minister of India to ensure

that there were “measured words of peace and respect” for the Naga people including Naga women from the office of the Raj Bhavan in Nagaland.

It reiterated that never in the history of Nagas have they seen “such intolerance and arrogance from Indian leaders, as reflected in this instant case.” NMA said the language of peace began with mutual respect, that “must be maintained by the governor, who is not only the Head of state, but involved in bringing Peace to our Naga areas.”

NMA quoted the Governor’s speech when he

said that the “traditional village institutions and tribal bodies are the primary stakeholders in the Naga political issue.” NMA said this “unfortunately, shows his complete ignorance, in not realizing, that Naga women are equal stakeholders, in the Naga political process.”

It pointed out that over the years, Naga women walked the talk, trudging into deep jungles and areas untrodden by many traditional village institutions and few tribe leaders, in search of “our armed brothers for peace.”

have to work together hand in hand so that any issues which crop up should be settled amicably.

The delegation from Nagaland also included advisor Horticulture and Border Affairs Mhathung Yanthan while state BJP functionaries attended the meeting as emissaries of Nagaland chief minister.

Assam chief secretary Jishnu Barua; addl. chief secretary Paban Kumar Borthakur and commissioner and secretary (Home & Pol Dept.) GD Tripathi also attended the meeting.

7 NCS officers conferred IAS

DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): Government of India has appointed seven members of the state civil service of Nagaland to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) against the vacancies in consultation with the Government of Nagaland on probation until further order and to allocate them to the Nagaland cadre under Rule 5 (1) of the IAS (cadre) Rules, 1954.

The selected members include Neposo Theluo, K Libanthung Lotha, Lhouchalie Viya, KS Anden Konyak, Khrupi Sothu, Athel O Lotha and Wezope (Cont’d on p-8) Kenye.

Will never ask for Christmas, New Year donation: NSCN (R) DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): NSCN (Reformation) has reminded all concerned that as maintained earlier, the NSCN (R) “will continue to uphold the sanctity of Christian principles and will never seek or ask for any Christmas & New Year’s donations and this year too is no exception.”

NSCN (R) through its MIP said that the organization, like any other Christian, too is bounded by the ‘Christian principles’ and pointed out that “Christmas/New Year is a time

for giving and not taking, and also to share equal Joy, Love and Peace, regardless of any Social Inequities as in, Rich or Poor, Strong or Weak, Old or Young”.

It said that the NSCN (R) cadres/members are reminded of these principles, from time to time, during “remedial and political classes”, adding any such incidents were most likely to be imposters, masquerading as NSCN (R). It warned that if any individual/character or perchance, or

any cadres are found involved in such sordid activities and bringing bad disrepute, they “will be strictly dealt with an iron hand”. In this regard, NSCN (R) has requested all concerned to immediately report any such activities to the ‘competent authority(s)’ without any compunction.

Further, NSCN (R) wished all a “Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. May this season’s greeting bring ‘Good tidings, Love, Peace and Happiness’ to one and all.”

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‘World Soil Day’ observed across Nagaland

DIMAPUR: Department of Soil and Water Conservation and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the state observed “world soil day (WSD)” on December 5 under the theme, “keep soil alive, protect soil bio-diversity”. WSD is observed to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for sustainable management of soil resources.

S&WC: Department of Soil and Water Conservation Nagaland in coordination with Food and Agriculture Organisation United Nations organised an event at Hotel Japfu Kohima.

According to DIPR report, minister, Soil and Water Conservation, Geology & Mining and NSMDC, V. Kashiho Sangtam said that the government has implemented soil health management scheme across the state on a mission under national mission for sustainable agriculture under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to promote crop specific nu-

KVK officials with participants on December 5 at the Participants from six villages at the programme held at programme.

KVK Longleng office.

trient management and its judicious use.

Agricultural production commissioner (APC) Nagaland, Y. Kikheto Sema stated that on his various tours and visits across the state, he was disturbed to see the condition of the soil in deteriorated state and stressed on the importance of replenishing soils of Nagaland.

APC also spoke about upcoming project Naga model integrated settle farming under which all agri-allied departments would work in a cluster of 50 hectare land which would eventually benefit farmers of the state.

Director Soil & Water Conservation, K. Zhek-

heto Awomi stressed on the role that bureaucracy, legislative and executive play in imparting valuable knowledge and awareness to farmers’ community in the state.

Theme speaker of the event, principal scientist (soil science) & head division of NRM, ICAR-RC NEH Umiam Meghalaya, Dr Samarendra Hazarika took part at the event through online video conference.

Additional director & state nodal officer, Soil Health Management, K. Khekiho Shohe said the government of India provided schemes and facilities for soil health management and organic farming

practices for the state and encouraged farmers to avail them.

He mentioned that the department had taken up the initiative of setting up bio organic quality control lab, soil testing laboratory and fertilizer quality control lab in all the districts of the state and that the referral soil testing laboratory at directorate of Soil & Water Conservation Kohima would be upgraded. Short video clip on the theme was presented and brochure on soil health management scheme which would be translated in all local languages of the state was released.

Earlier, the event was chaired by commissioner

& secretary, Soil and Water Conservation, Vikeyie Kenya and vote of thanks by deputy director (SS&LUP) Soil and Water Conservation Rongsenlemzung.

Mon: In Mon, the KVK celebrated with SMS (soil conservation), Imtinuksung highlighting on the significance of the day and covering various topics, such as status of soil in the district, measures to improve the soil health, cropping system to enhance soil fertility etc. during the technical session.

A press release by KVK Mon stated that the farmers were oriented about new farm laws enacted recently by government of India at the last

session.

Earlier, programme was chaired by ACTO (animal science), Dr. Paihem Michui, welcome address

by TO (computer), Kevi Medo and vote of thanks

by TO (farm) Myinthungo Murry. Altogether 35 participants attended the programme.

Longleng: KVK Longleng under ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland centre celebrated at KVK Longleng office premises.

A press release by KVK Longleng stated that technical officer, R. Yuimi presided over the function, introduction and welcome speech was delivered by ACTO (animal science), Dr. Lily Ngullie, while keynote address about importance of soil health card, soil test based nutrient recommendation and its utilisation was deliberated by A. Namei. 32 participants from six villages attended the programme along with KVK officials. Soil health cards were also distributed to 56 farmers.

news in Brief EE transmission division Kohima informs: Department of Power, office of the executive engineer, transmission division, Kohima has notified that conversion of 33 kV Kohima ring main feeder to GI lattice towers between Old Minister Hill to New Secretariat passing through the jurisdictions of the following under mentioned villages/town shall be test charged at the rated voltage on December 6, 7 a.m and shall remain charged thereafter: Old Minister Hill, Forest Colony, T. Khel Model Village, Levi resort, IG Stadium, New Secretariat. All the public have been informed not to touch the said line nor go near the same and anybody doing so shall be doing at their own risk and department of Power shall not be held responsible for any untoward incident whatsoever.

Peren DTF meeting: Deputy commissioner Peren, Sentiwapang Aier has informed that the District Task Force COVID-19 and district level for administration of COVID-19 vaccine, meeting has been convened on December 7, after the DPDB meeting at the DC’s conference hall, Peren. All members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

1 arrested for collection of illegal tax

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police arrested one Vikheho Yeptho, 57 years, ‘ss. rajepeyu’ of NSCN (U) while collecting illegal tax from business establishment at Super Market area, Dimapur on December 5. According to Police/PRO, cash amount of Rs.5000 was recovered and a case has been registered at East Police Station Dimapur.

Panellist during the panel discussion on NEP 2020 held at DoSE office on Saturday. (NP)

in the state as the policy proposes from the age of 3, where in many places Anganwandi doesn’t work.

Shanavas therefore said that early childhood care and education implementation can be achieved only through convergence

of allied departments.

Pointing out that dropout and bogus enrolment in many schools was a reality in Nagaland, he said that robust monitoring of students in the government level through education information and manage-

“Gone from us that smiling face, That cheerful pleasant ways, The heart that won so many friends In bygone, happy days.

A life made beautiful by kindly deeds A helping hand for others needs To a beautiful life, Comes a happy end He died as he lived, Everyone’s friend”.

5th May 1966 – 23rd Nov 2020 With profound and heartfelt gratitude, we the bereaved family members of Late Shingato Rengma would like to express our most sincere appreciation to each and every individual, organisations, churches and well-wishers who stood by us with prayers, physically, financially and morally throughout his illness and at the demise of our beloved daddy on 23rd November 2020.

We would like to convey our love and sincere thanks to: 1. Shri Khehovi Yepthomi, Hon’ble Advisor, Art & Culture and Tourism 2. Shri R. Khing, Hon’ble Advisor, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary 3. Shri Sharengain Longkumer, Hon’ble Speaker (NLA) 4. Shri Mhathung Yanthan, Hon’ble Advisor, Horticulture 5. Shri Eshak Konyak, Hon’ble MLA 6. Shri Yitachu, Hon’ble MLA 7. Er. Levi Rengma, Ex-MLA 8. Smti Ahola Those, Commissioner & Secretary, Art & Culture 9. Shri Gwasinlo Thong & family 10. Shri Elias T Lotha, Transport Commissioner 11. Shri Imkonglemba, Commissioner and Secretary (Rtd) 12. Shri Vevo Sapu (Rtd) Director, Art & Culture 13. Shri Paudabo (Rtd) Director, Art & Culture 14. Smti Chubala Sangtam (Rtd) Director, Art & Culture 15. Arc. Jwenga Seb and Family 16. Rev. Fr. Abraham Mhonchan 17. Ave Maria Prayer Centre, Zhadima 18. Shri Thekielie Keditsü and Family 19. Shri Akhie Liezietsu, Chairman, Perizie 20. Shri Y. Rhekhum Yimchunger and Family 21. Shri Peter Chiechamo Odyuo and Family 22. Shri. Jhonny Rongmei, OSD to the Govt. of Nagaland 23. Doctors, nurses & staff of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital New Delhi/NHAK and Kohimas.

24. Officers & Staff, Directorate of Art and Culture, Nagaland 25. Catholic Association of Nagaland 26. Rengma Officers Forum 27. Tesophenyu Group Officers Forum 28. District Cultural Officer and Staff, Kohima 29. Officers and Staffs, SDEO Kohima 30. St. Francis De Sales Church, Kohima 31. Rengma Baptist Church, Kohima 32. Perizie Colony and neighbours, 33. Peraciezie Baptist Church, Kohima 34. Tesophenyu Catholic Community, Kohima, Chumukedima and Dimapur 35. St. Peter’s Church, Tesophenyu 36. St. Teresa Church, Tseminyu 37. Rengma Baptist Church, High School Sector 38. Tesophenyu Group Fellowship, Kohima 39. Tesophenyu Upper Baptist Church 40. Tesophenyu Village Council 41. Tesophenyu Group Union, Kohima 42. Tesophenyu Group Students' Union/TGYO 43. Jemu and Semy Union 44. Kohima Lakhuti Eloe Yanpoi Yanpie Okho.

45. Rengma SeloZi & Rengma Students' Union 46. RSU, St. Joseph’s College Jakhama 47. Naga Students' Union & Naga FC ADBU Guwahati 48. Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement 49. Kepvushen Logwa Tesophenyu 50. JEK Welfare Society Tesophenyu 51. Members of the Art & Culture Association Nagaland We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally; nevertheless, it is our humble prayer that Heavenly Father bless you abundantly in return.

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ment system could reduce dropout rates and bogus enrolment.

Delivering keynote address, vice president NEA, Dr. Bweyhunle Khing said that NEP 2020 seeks to reform and reorganise structure of the education system

from early childhood education to university education.

Meanwhile, other panellists were former director SCERT, Shrivipralhou Kesiezie, professor department of education Nagaland University, Buno Liegise, advisor ANPSA, Pheluopfelie Kesiezie, professor HoD education Nagaland University, Rakesh Rai and chairman NBSE, Asano Sekose.

President NEA, Dr. Zavise Rume was the moderator while general secretary NEA, Dr. Visiezolie Yashu delivered summary of the discussion.

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KOHIMA, DEC 5 (NPN): Principal director, School Education, Shanavas C said that education being in the concurrent list, state should have its own strategy in making children achieve literacy and numeracy by 2025.

He was speaking at the panel discussion on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 organised by Nagaland Education Association in collaboration with Directorate of School Education at directorate, Saturday.

He said that the union ministry was in the process of working out the NEP,

but since India was a quasi federal country, “there cannot be a single size fit for all policy”.

Pointing out that there was huge disparity in learning between students in rural and urban areas, he said that if the aim was to achieve literacy and numeracy by 2025, the gaps were faltering in the education system.

He said that the NEP focuses on literacy and numeracy to achieve a universal foundation by 2025 where the main focus is on early childhood care and education.

Shanavas said that however, early childhood care and education implementation was a challenge

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WEATHER FORECAST December 6

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

27 15

Aizawl

Hazy sun

23 9

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

25 15

Hazy sunshine

23 9

Imphal

Itanagar Partly sunny and nice

23 13

Shillong

An afternoon shower in spots 15 7

Kohima

An afternoon shower; cooler

Dimapur Hazy sunshine

18 8 24 13

Partly sunny with a shower

20 9

Tuensang Sunshine and patchy clouds

15 5

Mkg Wokha

Hazy sun

Zunheboto A passing afternoon shower

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Sharingain Longkumer inaugurating the multi-purpose hall at Sangtemla ward, Mokokchung on December 5. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, DEC 5 (NPN): The newly constructed Sangtemla ward multi-purpose hall, was inaugurated, Saturday,

by Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker, Sharingain Longkumer.

While addressing the gathering, NLA Speaker, Sharingain Longkumer acknowledged that Sangtem-

la ward was one of the oldest wards of the town, earlier known by its nomenclature ‘A’ sector.

He said that like Mokokchung town itself, established in 1890 as subdivisional headquarter, the ward was cosmopolitan in nature.

S h a r i n g a i n u r ge d upon the citizens of the ward to make the newly inaugurated hall as a house

of truth and peace. Earlier, short speeches were delivered by All Ward Union vice-president, Limanungsang and Santemla ward treasurer, Chubatongzuk Aier.

The multi-purpose hall was dedicated by MTBA pastor, Rev. Ponen Longchar, welcome note

by Sangtemla ward chairman I Tali Longkumer in the programme chaired

by Sangtemla ward secretary Sangkong Jamir.

Invocation was offered

by Phom Baptist Church pastor Henliei Aventh and benediction by Tenyemi Baptist Church pastor, Teyalo Seb. Vote of thanks was proposed by executive member, I Temsu Jamir.

In a separate programme on Saturday, the Vision Mokokchung 2020 document on the occasion of Mokokchung town quasquicentennial was released by Sharingain Longkumer at ADC conference hall.

Sharingain Longkumer stated that Mokokchung has always been the role model for others, an innovative and activity oriented cosmopolitan town.

He further stated that Mokokchung has been the producers of many a luminary, in various fields for the upliftment of the Naga society at large, within and further.

He said that these outstanding achievements have all been made possible due to the collective aspirations of the people to make Mokokchung proud, though without a collec-

New DC’s bungalow inaugurated in Wokha

Advisor, Kazheto Kinimi along with other dignitaries at the inauguration of the DC bungalow in Wokha on December 5. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Nagaland state government presented a new deputy commissioner bungalow as a Christmas gift to the people of Wokha district on December 5, inaugurated by advisor of CAWD & NSDMA, Kazheto Kinimi.

According to DIPR report, Kazheto Kinimi said that the bungalow has

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come into reality and dedicated to the denizens of Wokha district in the name of God Almighty. Kinimi also said that, CAWD has constructed the building but it was now the public property of entire Wokha district. In this regard, he said that the upkeep of the building was in the hands of public of Wokha and

the concerned deputy commissioner. Kinimi thanked the state government led by the chief minister and the deputy chief minister for providing the fund and the contractors M/S ACE constructions for timely completion of the building.

Commissioner of Nagaland, Rovilatuo Mor in his short speech extended

gratitude to the state government as well as the CAWD department for coming up with magnificent bungalow, a basic requirement for the district and the public should take pride of the building infrastructure. He also urged the public to make effort to protect and safe guard and make good use of the bungalow as it

tive/common vision. Now that Mokokchung has a clear cut common vision, Sharingain urged upon all stakeholders to carry the vision as a mission.

Let the book be the base, extract and improve upon the road map laid down, he said. Sharingain also promised to fully degitalise the DC’s conference hall before the next fiscal year and to integrate and digitalise the Mokokchung district administrative system in the very near future.

He further impressed upon the people to practice institutionalizing of common past leaders, “who are our pride and honour”.

Earlier, function was chaired by EAC Sentilong and a brief review of the book by DC and president Mokokchung District Art & Culture Council (MDACC) Limawabang and vice-president, I Temsu Jamir.

The book was documented by Mayangnokcha Trust Award (MAT) and published by MDACC with active support from the district administration and all stakeholders of Mokokchung.

Tovihoto graces DSSU golden jubilee celebrates Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): Advisor of Power, H Tovihoto Ayemi urged upon students to be creative and continue to live in peace, unity and to cooperate with one another.

Tovihoto said this as chief guest at the Dimapur Sümi Students Union (DSSU) golden jubilee celebration, Saturday, at Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church (DSBC) under the theme “defining the past, reimagining the future” (Isaiah 43:18-19). Tovihoto unveiled the monolith at DSSU office.

Tovihoto extended jubilee greetings to the attendees and congratulated the union for reaching a milestone as well as pioneers of the union and all who led the union in different capacities in the past 50 years.

The first session highlighted dedication of souvenir and monolith

by Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) executive secretary Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema, presidential speech

by DSSU president, Kahito Chishi, special song by jubilee quartet and SKK

H. Tovihoto Ayemi addressing as chief guest. (NP)

PWD Ikali Kiho while greetings were delivered by Sümi Council Dimapur (SCD), Sümi Kiphimi Küqhakulu (SKK) and Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU).

Earlier, NCRC Sumi mission secretary, Dr Nitoshe Nekha pronounced invocation, greetings was delivered by DSSU planning committee convenor Bohoi K Yeptho and DSSU first president Nihoto Chophy delivered a speech while Lhomithi Baptist Church pastor, Toluho Chishi was proposed benediction.

In the second session, WSBAK youth secretary, N Suhuto Chishi was the speaker of the programme.

‘Infection Control Week’ observed in Dmu

has now become public property.

Executive engineer, CAWD Er. Sungtiba Amer, while delivering the technical report said that the building was conceptualized during 2014-15, which was done during the time of present commissioner, Nagaland Rovilatuo Mor, the then DC Wokha. The building has 15 rooms and the estimated cost of construction was Rs. 278.

48 lacks, and stipulated time of completion was 24 months.

Deputy commissioner, Wokha Orenthung Lotha who chaired the programme, thanked the state government, CAWD department and contractor for providing such a beautiful building for people of the district.

Advisor along with his entourage also held an interaction with the Wokha District Disaster Management Authority, wherein DC Wokha as chairman of WDDMA briefed on the preparation and activities of the unit. Advisor also inspected the new site for the DC’s complex.

CMO Dimapur, Dr. Mereninla Senlem along with health staff on December 4.

DIMAPUR: CMO’s office Dimapur and Nagaland Health Project Dimapur (NHPD) observed “infection control week” at UPHC Duncan on December 4.

A press release by CMO office stated that, chief medical officer, Dimapur, Dr. Mereninla Senlem in her keynote address stressed that sensitisation of all level of the staff on infection control and bio waste management was important so that all were aware and follow guidelines provided by government to prevent infection and contamination of the health facility.

Dy. chief medical officer Dimapur, Dr. Antoly Swu said that out of all the waste generated in a health facility, only 20%

were hazardous and it was crucial that these waste were handled and disposed off appropriately to avoid contamination of the health facility.

She said that waste generated in the health unit must be segregated at source in the appropriate color coded dustbins and disposed off separately.

She further informed that NHP has been instrumental in the infection control and bio waste management in the district by constructing deep burial pits and sharp pits in government health units and by providing autoclave machines used for sterilising surgical equipment at PHC/CHC level.

First session concluded with UPHC Duncan staff

demonstrating on how they managed waste in their facility while in the second session, facility level training orientation on national quality assurance standard (NQAS) for health workers, UPHC Duncan was held.

Training focused on orienting health workers on evaluation criteria and checklist to qualify for NQAS certification. The same programme was also held for Dimapur District Hospital staff.

Earlier, programme was chaired by district programme manager, NHM Dimapur, Esther and was attended by chairman, HMC UPHC Duncan and staff under NHM Dimapur, NHP Dimapur, NUHM Dimapur, UPHC Duncan and town SC.

NSDMA launches COVID-19 Academy Nagaland Tetseo College celebrates 25th anniversary

Advisor Kazheto Kinimi along with other officials at the launching of COVID-19 Academy.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) launched COVID-19 Academy Nagaland in collaboration with Sphere India on December 4. COVID-19 Academy Nagaland is a joint initiative of Sphere India in collaboration with NSDMA, Home Department, with support from WHO, UNICEF, WFP and HCL Foundation.

A press release by NSDMA stated that, presenting keynote address, member NDMA, Kamal Kishore said that people needed to imbibe the lessons from COVID-19 and find various ways to strengthen public health infrastructure as well as allied services such as nutritional services.

Advisor of CAWD and NSDMA Kazheto Kinimi said that COVID-19 Academy Nagaland has lined up powerful sessions to be better equipped with proper guidance and training to save and the people in a much more K Y M C

efficient way. Principal secretary to the government of Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha outlined the state’s changing strategy in dealing with the pandemic since its onset in the state in March. He also emphasised that the state needs to cope with the pandemic without compromising economic development, and in this regard, lauded the joint initiative of NSDMA & Sphere India and hoped that the venture would help in developing a progressive strategy dealing with the pandemic.

Health specialist, UNICEF, Dr. Maulik Shah said that the academy was an opportunity and would be fruitful with the vaccine knocking on the door. “UNICEF has been closely working with the Nagaland state and will continue to support the state in any initiative”, Shah said.

Dr. Sedevi Angami, director CIHSR emphasized the importance of identifying the right allocation of resource and coor-

dinating the resource effectively and that disaster management curriculum has to be introduced in schools and the need for continuous engagement of community for strengthening DDR. State nodal officer, DHFW Nagaland, Dr. Nyanthung Kikon, CEO, Sphere India, Vikrant Mahajan, sub regional team lead, WHO NE, Dr. Subhajit Battacharjee also spoke at the programme.

Earlier, the launching ceremony was moderated by OSD to the government of Nagaland, Johnny Ruangmei.

It may be noted that COVID19 Academy Nagaland aims to provide a collective platform for frontline volunteers, FBO, NGOs, CSO and other technical experts in their respective field for a resilient preparedness and response to COVID-19 related disasters through a series of online training which would be held from December 7 to December 11.

DIMAPUR: Tetseo College celebrated 25th anniversary on December 4 at the college premises with Medo Yhokha, MLA, as the special guest.

A press release by Tetso College stated that, Medo Yhokha congratulated the college for achieving this great milestone and expressed gratitude to the staff and teachers for being frontrunners in nurturing young students.

He also lauded the principal and his team for creating academic space that was not only limited to classroom learning but also conducive to overall growth of a student through the many cocurricular activities.

Yhokha, who is also an alumnus of the college, expressed interest on behalf of the government of Nagaland to provide support students who wanted to further their academic vision and research goals.

He further challenged the teachers and faculty not to concentrate only in imparting bookish knowledge but to be in tune with the changing times and prepare students to become leaders to bring about socio-economic development in the state.

NCC guard of honour performed the official respect

Medo Yhokha (2nd from Right) with Dr. P.S. Lorin (Left) and Shasinle Lorin at the anniversary on December 4.

to the founders Shasinle Lorin and Dr. P.S. Lorin, for having the vision to establish Tetso College in the year 1994 to provide quality education and all round development to youth of the state and beyond.

Both the founders of the college jointly led the unveiling of the silver jubilee foundation stone of Tetso College.

Earlier, principal, Dr. P.S. Lorin, acknowledged all individuals for showering their continuous prayer and support towards the college and stated that Almighty God had immensely blessed the Tetso family.

Dr. Lorin further shared a brief history of the college and urged the community to continue praying for the college as it continues to grow in strength. Invocation was pronounced by youth secretary, Council of Rengma Baptist Churches, Jonathan Mesen and a tribute song by Nokmachiba, a student of the college.

Members from board of directors, representatives from Tetso Student Council and well-wishers, staff, students, alumni, parents and wellwishers joined the event on various online platforms.

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Mizoram gets first solar plant

The grid connected 2 megawatt solar photovoltaic (SPV) solar power plant was opened by state Power minister R Lalzirliana.

AIZAWL, DEC 5 (PTI): Mizoram’s first solar power plant has been commissioned at Tlungvel about 58 km from here, an official said on Saturday.

The grid connected 2 megawatt solar photovoltaic (SPV) solar power plant was opened by state Power minister R Lalzirliana on Friday, he said.

Speaking on the occa-

sion, Lalzirliana said that Mizoram has made its entry into the solar map of the country with the commissioning of the 2 MW SPV solar plant.

He said that the commissioning of the solar power plant was a milestone in the history of the state.

Besides solar energy, the hydroelectric potential of the state must be har-

nessed to produce more power so that the vision of the government with respect to self sufficiency in power can become a reality, he said.

The minister said that a 20 MW solar power plant and 5 MW solar power plant are being currently constructed at Vankal in Khawzawl district and near Saitual town respectively.

State assembly deputy speaker Lalrinawma also attended the event.

According to an official of state Power and Electricity department, the construction of the newly commissioned solar power plant started in August, 2018 and was completed for a trial in November this year.

The power plant was constructed with Rs 14 crore funds wholly provided by the state government, he said.

While Rs 213 lakh was spent on civil and general components, Rs 11.87 crore was spent for solar and electrical components.

The SPV power plant is spread over 5 acres and has 5,340 solar modules.

The solar plant is expected to generate 3 million units annually.

Operation and maintenance of the solar power plant will be overseen for the next five years by the company, which installed the solar plant.

It is expected to generate Rs 169 lakh in revenue annually, according to the official.

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SpiceJet plane undershoots runway in Guwahati New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI): A SpiceJet plane undershot the runway while landing at the Guwahati airport on Friday, but no one was hurt in the incident, senior DGCA officials said.

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has grounded the two SpiceJet pilots who were operating the SG960 Bengaluru-Guwahati flight, they said on Saturday.

“They (pilots) have been off-rostered. It (matter) is under investigation,” one of the officials told PTI. Officials said that while the plane landed before the designated point on the runway, none of the passengers were affected.

“However, some of the runway lights were damaged while landing the SG960 Bengaluru-Guwahati flight,” an official said.

SpiceJet did not respond to PTI’s queries on this matter.

It was not clear how many passengers were on board the plane when the incident occurred.

Manipur CM Biren offers alternative livelihood means for poppy cultivators Correspondent IMPHAL, DEC 5: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday offered various alternative means of livelihood to farmers and villagers of hill districts of the state engaging in illegal poppy cultivation.

“The state government is offering various alternative ways to earen livelihood to farmers/villagers instead of cultivating poppy in the hill ranges and farms, Singh wrote in his facebook post today after a consultative meeting here.

The chief minister chaired the consultative meeting of village chiefs of different villages of Ukhrul district, which are affected by destruction of poppy plants under government’s ‘War on Drugs’ campaign.

State tribal affairs and hills minister Vungzagin Valte, social welfare minister O Henry, some MLAs from hill districts, DGP LM Khaute and officials of the concerned departments attended the meeting.

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CM N Biren Singh chaired a consultative meet with village chiefs of hill areas on Saturday. (NP)

ing of lemongrass as an alternative livelihood for affected villagers was the main agenda of the meeting, a DIPR release said.

In a PowerPoint presentation prepared by the tribal affairs and hills department, it was informed that the state government has sought approval of a project costing Rs 68 crore from the Union ministry of tribal affairs for the plantation of lemongrass in 130 hectares of different hill districts of the state.

Necessary steps have been taken up to implement a pilot project costing Rs 60 lakh by the Manipur Food Industries Corporation Ltd. to plant lemongrass on 10

hectares of Senapati district and three hectares in Ukhrul district.

The state rural development and panchayati raj (RD&PR) department has also given permission to the plantation of lemongrass under MGNREGA. The project may further expand if it is successful.

Singh also directed the officials to convene a joint meeting of all the concerned officials and stakeholders to identify villages where lemongrass plantation may commence.

He said that villagers would automatically switch to other occupations if the government provides proper assistance.

Army unveils statues of 1962 Campaigning for first phase of BTC elections ends India-China war heroes in Arunachal

the statues of the “Kumaoni Soldier” on Friday.

Defence spokesman Lt. Col P. Khongsai said that Walong, the easternmost valley in Arunachal Pradesh, witnessed the bloodiest battle better known as the “Battle of Walong” during the 1962 war. “The battle is remembered for the steely resolve, valour and unparalleled bravery displayed by the soldiers of the Indian Army despite numerous challenges.” Friday’s event was made memorable by the presence of 79-year-old Subedar (Honorary Cap-

Tripura CM launches website for 16th century shrine

File photo of Tripurasundari shrine

tourists to the state, generate more revenue and subsequently create employment opportunities. The temple, considered to be one of the holiest Hindu shrines, stands

on a hillock which resembles the back of a turtle, around 55 km from here. Maharaja Dhanya Manikya built the temple in 1501. Over two lakh devotees throng the

temple during Diwali mela every year.

A trust headed by the chief minister was formed in 2018, after the BJP-IPFT government came to power in Tripura, for the upkeep and maintenance of the shrine.

The CM, after launching the website, said there is provision for making tax-free donation to the temple.

The website would offer a glimpse of the deity twice a day, once for an hour from 4 am, and then between 11:30 am -1 pm, he added.

five years since 2016, when the last assembly polls had taken place, and it is unlikely to renew the association for the 2021 assembly elections.

The BJP is running its first state government in Assam in alliance with the BPF and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). The BJP, which does not have a majority, is the single largest party with 60

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The Union wish and pray that Almighty God bless him with Good health and success in his future endeavor.

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We the Sumi Community Dubagoan convey our heartfelt congratulations to the following individuals for being promoted in the respective department.

1. Er. Kahuli Sema on being promoted to Chief Engineer (R&B) Nagaland, Kohima.

2. Shri. Vikheto Yeputho on being promoted to General Manager, Industrial & Commerce, Nagaland, Kohima.

The Community wishes them success in their future endeavour.

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Agartala , D ec 5 (PTI): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday launched a website for Tripurasundari shrine -one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of the Hindu religion in the country -- providing devotees a chance to catch a glimpse of the temple deity online every day.

Deb said people across the globe would come to know about the temple, its history and relevance from the website www.matabaritemple.in, and that in turn would bring more

Himanta Biswa Sarma held public meetings at Ghagrachak, Goibori.

respectively.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal had also addressed several election rallies in the BTR and said that people have welcomed the BJP for development and permanent peace in the region.

BPF’s founding member Biswajit Daimary, who resigned from Rajya Sabha, and party MLA Emmanuel Mosahary have joined the BJP during the campaigning phase.

The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) is another major outfit apart from the BPF and the BJP in the elections.

UPPL chief Pramod Boro, who joined the party from the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), is touted to be a strong contender for the post of the chief executive member, the head of the BTC.

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I TA NAG A R , D E C 5 (IANS): The Army has installed statues of the “Kumaoni Soldier” at the Hut of Remembrance at Kibithu and at Walong War Memorial in Arunachal Pradesh to remember the sacrifice and valour of the soldiers who fought in the India-China war in 1962, a Defence spokesman said on Saturday.

Lieutenant General R.P. Kalita, General Officer Commanding Spear Corps, Colonel of the Kumaon and Naga Regiments and the Kumaon Scouts, unveiled

The election to the 40member BTC was scheduled on April 4, but it was postponed indefinitely due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Subsequently, Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi assumed administration of the council on the expiry of its five-year term on Apr 27, 2020.

The BJP-led ruling alliance’s Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) is contesting alone and both the parties were engaged in a bitter campaign with the usage of many unparliamentary words by the leaders of the two parties.

Hagrama Mohilary of the BPF led the campaign for his party, which is ruling the BTC since 2005.

On the other hand, BJP’s North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) Convenor and state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma carried out an aggressive campaign across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), targeting mostly Mohilary.

On several occasions, Sarma even said that the alliance with the BPF was for

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tain) K.S. Takuli (Retired), a braveheart of 6 Kumaon Regiment, who gallantly fought at this very location 58 years ago.

Lt. Col Khongsai said that the presence of the war veteran along with dignitaries from civil administration, local headmen of Meyor and Mishmi villages, veterans of the Kumaon Regiment and a number of senior Army officers and Jawans was a befitting tribute to the valiant soldiers of 6 Kumaon regiment.

Lieutenant General Kalita while interacting with the media brought out the significance of the event and said that 6 Kumaon Regiment was one of the five Infantry battalions which played a major role during that battle. “These statues symbolise the daredevilry of the bravehearts of 6 Kumaon who surpassed all limits of human endurance and soldierly valour while facing a formidable enemy in treacherous terrain and hostile weather conditions,” he added.

G u wa h ati , D ec 5 (PTI): Campaigning for the first phase of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections to 21 seats on December 7 ended on Saturday evening, with the ruling BPF trying hard to retain its rule for the fourth consecutive term.

All major political parties in Assam participated in a high-decibel campaign to woo voters in the 40 constituencies of the council spread across Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri districts.

Ten constituencies in Udalguri and 11 in Baksa will go to polls in the first phase of the elections, in which 132 candidates are in the fray.

The second phase of polling in 19 seats will take place on December 10. Votes polled in both phases will be counted on December 12.

A total of 23,82,036 voters, including 11,79,020 women, will exercise their franchise in the two phases of the polls to the local council, which was formed in 2003 and elections are being held since 2005.

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Anil Vij tests COVID +ve after 1st dose of Covaxin

File photo is Anil Vij when he took the vaccine.

tion, Vij said he has sore throat, fever and body ache.

“But overall I am okay,” said Vij, who is a senior leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a legislator from Ambala Cantt assembly constituency. The Union Health Ministry also stepped in to say that Covaxin is a two-dose anti-coronavirus vaccine and that he was given only the first dose.

“The antibodies against the infection build up in a human being only after a specific number of days pass after the second dose of the vaccine is taken. This is a two-dose vaccine. The minister in question has

BJP MLA Mukul Roy named in TMC MLA murder case

Classes 1 to 8 to remain shut till March 31: MP CM

Ko l k ata , D e c 5 (PTI): BJP national vice president Mukul Roy has been named in a supplementary chargesheet filed by the West Bengal CID in connection with the murder of TMC MLA from Krishnaganj, Satyajit Biswas, sources said.

The supplementary chargesheet was filed in a court in Nadia district on Saturday afternoon, they said.

“Roy’s active involvement, primarily as a conspirator” in the killing of Biswas was found during the investigation, they said.

‘India’s COVID active caseload lowest in 136 days’

New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI): India’s total COVID19 active caseload dropped to 4,09,689 on Saturday, the lowest in 136 days, according to the Union health ministry.

India’s present active caseload comprises 4.26 per cent of the total positive cases, and new recoveries have led to a net decline of 6,393 in the total active cases, the ministry said in a statement.

“India’s total active caseload has dropped below 4.10 lakh (4,09,689) today.

This is the lowest after 136 days. The total active cases were 4,11,133, on July 22,” it said.

The ministry said that for the past eight days, the daily new recoveries recorded in the country have been more than the daily cases.

“The number of daily new cases in the last 24 hours is 36,652. 42,533 cases recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours,” it said.

Bhopal, Dec5 (PTI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that schools for Classes 1 to 8 in the state will remain shut till March 31 next year in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

He also said that no test would be conducted for the students of these classes this academic year and they would be evaluated on the basis of their project work.

The chief minister said this during a review meeting of School Education Department held on Friday.

“There will be no regular classes for the students of Classes 1 to 8 in the state till March 31, 2021. No test would be conducted for students of Classes 1 to 8 and they will be evaluated on the basis of the project work,” Chouhan was quoted as saying in a press release.

“Schools for Classes10 and 12 would resume shortly for the Board exams. But social distancing and other norms will be fully observed in the classrooms to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” he said. Students of Classes 9 and 11 will be called to schools once or twice a week, Chouhan added.

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pay his dues, which caused mental stress to Naik. He first strangulated his mother, thinking that she might land in trouble as she was also a partner in his business,” it said.

Naik later wrote a suicide note and then hanged himself, the charge sheet added.

Police said that they have relied on the purported suicide note as the “dying declaration”.

Naik’s handwriting has been matched with the writing in the suicide note and forensic report indicated that he was not under pressure while writing it, police said.

Police had earlier said that in his suicide note, Naik, who owned Concorde Designs Pvt Ltd, had claimed that he was ending his life due to non-payment of dues by Goswami, Firoze Sheikh of IcastX/

Skimedia and Nitish Sarda of Smartworks.

Police said that as per the note, the three firms owed Naik’s company Rs 83 lakh, Rs four crore and Rs 55 lakh respectively.

The court will take cognisance of the charge sheet on December 16, Rahul Agarwal, advocate for one of the accused, said on Saturday.

The accused trio has been charged under IPC sections 306 (abetment to suicide), 109 (punishment for abetment) and 34 (common intention).

As many as 65 persons were named as witnesses in the charge sheet that runs into 1,914 pages.

Police have listed statements of family members and staff of Naik, call data records, and information retrieved from electronic devices as evidence in the case.

In May this year, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh had announced that he has ordered a fresh probe in the case after a complaint by Adnya Naik, daughter of the architect Anvay Naik.

Goswami, Sheikh and Sarda were arrested by Alibaug police on November 4 in the case, but they got bail from the Supreme Court on November 11.

Hyderabadis give fractured mandate; TRS single largest party

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (IANS): Elections to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) threw up a hung house as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made big inroads to deny the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) a clear majority.

TRS emerged as the single largest party with 55 seats in the 150-member municipal body while the BJP won 48 seats, signalling its emergence as a dominant political force in the state.

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM), which retained 44 seats, has emerged as the kingmaker. TRS and MIM are likely to enter into a power sharing arrangement to rule the municipal body.

The Congress could win just two seats. Owning the responsibility for the party’s disastrous performance, state Congress chief N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced his resignation from the poston Friday evening.

The results came as a big shock to the TRS, which had won landslide majority in 2016 with 99 seats.

With just four seats in the previous elections, the BJP improved its performance

TRS won 55, BJP-48 seats, MIM-44.

manifold.

Result in one division (Neredmet) was withheld as the number of ballots with ‘distinguished mark’ other than ‘swastik’ was more than the majority of TRS. The ruling party was leading by 505 seats but ballots with ‘distinguished mark’ other than ‘swastik’ was 544. The result will be subject to High Court order in the matter.

The counting day saw several twists and turns in the fortunes of the parties.

Though TRS appeared set to retain power with lead in 70 divisions at around 4 p.m., the scene changed subsequently with the BJP racing ahead in divisions where it was locked in neck-and-neck battle with the TRS. The newly elected corporators and 52 ex-officio

members will elect the Mayor. Since TRS has majority ex-officio members, it required 65 corporators to have its Mayor. The party may now have to negotiate power sharing agreement with the MIM if the latter doesn’t extend unconditional support. In 2009, when GHMC polls had thrown a similar verdict, the Congress had shared power with the MIM, leaving the post of Mayor to MIM for two years.

The post of Mayor this time has been reserved for woman. Terming the results not to the expectations of the party, TRS working President K.T. Rama Rao said the party fell short by 20-25 seats. When asked about the possibility of an alliance with the MIM, he

said the party would discuss all the issues and then take a decision.

Performing beyond its own expectations and making big inroads in the state capital, the BJP replaced MIM as the second largest party.

The saffron party fought the polls with all the might with top Central leaders and Union ministers campaigning for its candidates.

The party’s state chief Bandi Sanjay said that people have taught a lesson to Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao for his arrogance and corruption.

He said despite all the unfair means adopted by the TRS, people gave their mandate to the BJP and they see it as the sole alternative to TRS. Counting of votes cast in all 150 divisions began at 8 a.m. at 30 places in the city with Telangana State Election Commission deploying over 8,000 personnel.

The police made elaborate security arrangements in the city in view of the counting. Prohibitory orders and traffic restrictions were imposed around the count-

ing centres.

The police in Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda have imposed ban on victory rallies for the next 48 hours.

Out of the total 74.67 lakh voters, 46.55 per cent had cast their votes in 149 divisions on Tuesday. There were 1,925 postal ballots.

Polling in one division was stopped due to discrepancy in ballot paper and repoll was held on Thursday.

A total of 1,122 candidates tested their political fortunes. The bitterly contested elections saw a high-decibel campaign with the participation of several central ministers and top national leaders of the BJP. Union Ministers Amit Shah, Prakash Javadekar and Smriti Irani, BJP President J.P. Nadda and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath campaigned for the BJP. The campaign also saw no holds barred attack by political opponents. The promise by BJP leaders to change the name of Hyderabad to Bhagyanagar if the party was voted to power also sparked a row.

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CID sleuths had, earlier, questioned the BJP leader in this connection.

However, the state agency did not name him in its first chargesheet filed in May last year.

When contacted, Roy rubbished the charges and said that he had never believed in politics of violence.

“At least 45 cases are pending against me. I do not believe in politics of violence and never indulge in such things. I challenge Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is also the police minister to say in the public that I have such kind of taste.

“I was not involved in such things when I was with her party and not even now when I am a member of another political party,” Roy told PTI. CID sleuths had also named BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar in another supplementary chargesheet filed in September this year in connection with the case.

Biswas, the state’s ruling party MLA, was shot dead during a Saraswati Puja programme in Nadia district in February 2019.

taken only one dose of the vaccine.,” the ministry said in a statement..

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain hoped the Centre will take cognisance of the “doubts raised about the efficacy of the vaccine and that it will be completely safe and effective”.

Vij said he had gone to Panipat a few days ago where he spent 2-3 hours with a BJP leader, who too has tested positive for COVID-19. “Later, I got myself tested, but the first test returned negative. After some symptoms showed up, the second test was done which was positive today,” he said. A three-member

Mumbai, Dec 5 (PTI): The charge sheet filed against Republic TV editorin-chief Arnab Goswami and two others in a 2018 abetment of suicide case says that the accused did not pay heed to victim Anvay Naik’s threat that he would end his life if his dues were not cleared by the trio.

The charge sheet also said that Naik, who was under mental stress due to non-payment of dues by the accused, first strangled his mother Kumud, a partner in his business, before hanging himself to death.

The police on Friday filed the charge sheet before a court in Alibaug in neighbouring Raigad district, where the case for alleged abetment of suicide of interior designer Anvay Naik and his mother has been registered.

Besides Goswami, the other two accused named in the charge sheet are Firoze Sheikh and Nitish Sarda.

“The victim (Naik) had told them (accused) that he would commit suicide if they don’t pay his dues. However, the accused ignored his threat and told him to do whatever he wants,” the charge sheet said.

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double-blind study where volunteers have a 50 per cent chance of receiving either vaccine or placebo,” the Hyderabad-based vaccine maker said.

Stressing that experts would know better about how the COVID vaccine works, Vij told PTI over phone: “I was told that antibodies start to develop after the second dose, which is administered after 28 days of getting the first shot.

And full antibodies are developed 14 days after the second dose is given. So, the complete cycle takes 42 days. In between there is no protection.”

Asked about his condi-

delegation of the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), the BJP’s coalition partner in Haryana, had met Vij on Friday and sought withdrawal of cases registered in the state against farmers participating in the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march against the Centre’s farm laws.

The delegation was led

by JJP’s state unit chief Nishan Singh and senior party leader Digvijay Singh Chautala was also a part of it.

Yoga guru Ramdev too had met Vij on Tuesday in his office where some mediapersons were also present.

Chief Minister M L Khattar, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, State Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta and a couple of ministers in the BJP-JJP government had earlier contracted the virus.

“I will be administered a trial dose of Coronavirus vaccine #Covaxin a Bharat Biotech product Tomorrow at 11 am at Civil hospital, Ambala Cantt under the expert supervision of a team of doctors from PGI Rohtak and Health Department,” Vij had said in a tweet a day before he was inoculated.

“I have volunteered to take the trial dose,” he added. Covaxin is being developed indigenously by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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Chandigarh, Dec 5 (PTI): Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij, who had got one shot of the twodose trial of COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin a fortnight ago after he offered to be a volunteer, on Saturday said he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Vij, 67, had offered to be the first volunteer in the phase three trials for Covaxin, an indigenous potential vaccine being developed by Bharat Biotech against COVID-19. He was administered the dose on November 20 at the Civil Hospital in Ambala Cantonment, about 50 km from Chandigarh.

“I have been tested Corona positive. I am admitted in Civil Hospital Ambala Cantt. All those who have come in close contact to me are advised to get themselves tested for corona (sic),” tweeted Vij who is also the state’s home minister.

Bharat Biotech took to Twitter to allay any concerns over the efficacy of the vaccine, saying clinical trials are based on a twodose schedule, given 28 days apart. The vaccine efficacy will be determined two weeks after the second dose,it said.

“COVAXIN has been designed to be protective 2 weeks after volunteers receive the 2nd dose.

“The phase 3 trial is a

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Battle against AIDS

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ith the covid-19 pandemic proving to be the worst ever disrupter of every facet of human life and activities that continues to plague the world, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has warned that with the progress of several public health programmes grounded, India may miss the national target to end AIDS by 2030. That target would be difficult to achieve as the decline in annual new HIV infections was only 27% from 2010 to 2017 against a national target of a 75% decline by 2020.Furthermore, AIDS Society of India (ASI), said India had 2.35 million people living with HIV as of late 2019. Of this 1.345 million were receiving ART. There were 69,220 new HIV infections and 58,960 AIDS related deaths reported in India at the end of last year. National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) has also revealed that AIDS-related mortality per 1,00,000 population in India is highest in Manipur (36.86) followed by Mizoram (28.34), Nagaland (26.20), Andhra Pradesh (21.76), Puducherry (15.33), Meghalaya (11.08) and Telangana (10.79). HIV incidence per 1,000 uninfected population in 2019 was highest in Mizoram (1.18 per 1,000 uninfected population) followed by Nagaland (0.73) and Manipur (0.34). Meghalaya (0.23) also had an HIV incidence higher than the national average (0.05). HIV incidence per 1,000 uninfected population in 2019 was highest in Mizoram (1.18 per 1,000 uninfected population) followed by Nagaland (0.73) and Manipur (0.34). Meghalaya (0.23) also had an HIV incidence higher than the national average (0.05). A NACO report in 2019 revealed that the HIV epidemic was very high in Meghalaya (0.76%), which is the third highest in the country after Mizoram (1.19%) and Nagaland (0.82%). The virus “strike rate” has made Mizoram top the list of States with an HIV prevalence rate of 2.04% followed by two other north-eastern states - next door neighbour Manipur with 1.43% and Nagaland with 1.15%. In recent years, Mizoram has shown that its HIV/AIDS tally is on the increase.

Data compiled by the Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) show that 67.21% of the positive cases from 2006 to March 2019 have been transmitted sexually, 1.03% of the transmission route being homosexual. According to a Mizoram AIDS worker, more than twenty thousand HIV cases had been detected in the state. An estimated 2,000 people have died of the disease in the state so far. Manipur is one of the top six states, having more HIV-positive cases in the country. Nagaland ranks third in HIV prevalence in India with 50 per cent of the infected people from Dimapur district. Dimapur has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence has recorded a total of 938 HIV positive cases during the period from April 2019 to January 2020. According to Dimapur District AIDS Control Society, altogether 881 in the general category were found to be positive out of the 12,512 persons tested for HIV in Dimapur district during the period. Voluntary organisations which are crucial for AIDS awareness and care are being handicapped after 2014 when the NDA government has unleashed a restrictive legislation to deny CSOs their right to register, and in some cases suspending or withdrawing CSO permits to operate. Some CSOs have been prevented from receiving funding from external sources, and others have had their bank accounts suspended. Thus, it is not only COVID-19 pandemic but the very policy of the centre that is posing serious threat on HIV/AIDS care and prevention in India.

DailyDevotion “The Temple of the Holy Spirit”

…only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you. —Genesis 41:40 I am accountable to God for the way I control my body under His authority. Paul said he did not “set aside the grace of God”— make it ineffective (Galatians 2:21). The grace of God is absolute and limitless, and the work of salvation through Jesus is complete and finished forever. I am not being saved— I am saved. Salvation is as eternal as God’s throne, but I must put to work or use what God has placed within me. To “work out [my] own salvation” (Philippians 2:12) means that I am responsible for using what He has given me. It also means that I must exhibit in my own body the life of the Lord Jesus, not mysteriously or secretly, but openly and boldly.

“I discipline my body and bring it into subjection . . .” (1 Corinthians 9:27). Every Christian can have his body under absolute control for God. God has given us the responsibility to rule over all “the temple of the Holy Spirit,” including our thoughts and desires (1 Corinthians 6:19). We are responsible for these, and we must never give way to improper ones. But most of us are much more severe in our judgment of others than we are in judging ourselves. We make excuses for things in ourselves, while we condemn things in the lives of others simply because we are not naturally inclined to do them.

Paul said, “I beseech you…that you present your bodies a living sacrifice…” (Romans 12:1). What I must decide is whether or not I will agree with my Lord and Master that my body will indeed be His temple. Once I agree, all the rules, regulations, and requirements of the law concerning the body are summed up for me in this revealed truth-my body is “the temple of the Holy Spirit.”

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The first wealth is health. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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he farmers’ agitation requires sympathetic handling even if the Govt has facts on its side.

A cavalier attitude is fraught with great political and security risk.

It brought no fresh honour upon the Union Government that agitating farmers from Punjab were left to shiver on the streets of Delhi the night gurudwaras had been illuminated for Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti.

Even as the farmers’ agitation had been raging in Punjab since September, the Government had been complacent about it till they knocked the doors of Delhi. At that time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not blinked twice before accepting the resignation of Harsimrat Kaur from the Cabinet. Her party, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), one of the oldest constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), quit the ruling coalition a week later.

Whatever the parting of ways might mean for the SAD, it could have serious consequences for peace in the frontier State. The BJP’s diminished clout in Punjab contrasts with its firm grip at the Centre.

Also, expanding footprints across India might actually drive the Sikh-majority state into an isolationist mindset.

The BJP-SAD partnership,

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according to the late Arun Jaitley, was as much a social alliance as it was political.

Their coming together in the mid-1990s was an apt postscript to the end of the insurgency in Punjab. Moreover, the SAD’s support base was among rural Jat Sikh agriculturists while the urban Hindu middle-class made up the BJP’s constituency.

So the breakup might trigger polarisation, with nefarious elements waiting in the wings to revive militancy in the state. This will be the last thing the BJP wants in a State where Hindus are in a minority.

The Modi Government has no Sikh face, barring Hardeep Singh Puri, who is a diplomat, rather than a politician by grooming, and he lost the Amritsar seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha election. The council of ministers is lacking even the ornamental presence of S.S. Ahluwalia, BJP MP from West Bengal, though he never represented Sikh votes. The saffron party had earlier lost Navjyot Singh Sidhu to the Congress.

The Government might have the best interest of farmers in its heart while enacting the new agricultural laws but reforms in the agricultural marketing sector were long overdue to make farming remunerative.

While there was no bar on selling agriculture produce

in the open market, outside the MSP regime, or on items not procured by the Government, even before the new laws were enacted, there was no commercial and legal architecture for it. Sadly, the Government felt that consensus-building was redundant. The laws, enacted during the Monsoon Session, had originally been rushed through the Ordinance route on June 5. It is unclear whether there were even minimal consultations with the State Governments (agriculture being a State subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution), farmers’ associations and other stakeholders. Even the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), a front organisation of the RSS, is unhappy with the way the Government dealt with the issue. Mohini Mohan Mishra, the BKS All India Secretary, recently stated that nearly 25,000 farmers had sent a proposal to the Prime Minister.

There’s no doubt that the laws have been made for the traders and would eventually benefit them. This is akin to what Rabindranath Tagore, speaking of the British rule wedded to the idea of progress, observed: “They are not unwilling to do a favour but don’t wish to come close. They would rather feel relieved if they can hastily beat retreat af-

Christmas 2020 advent: Of masks and the masses!

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s December punch the clock and the cold winds in the night kiss our cheeks, the arrival ofChristmas season with its profound memories is impossible to not notice; it is in the air. Amidst the euphoric feeling, onecannot turn a blind eye to the prevailing reality which questions the mind as to -how merry will Christmas 2020 be? ‘How are we going to celebrate Christmas this year?’ I’d asked my better half, sounding a bit worried. Our wedding Anniversary and birthdays in 2020 have all fallen on lockdown periods and my already celebration-deprived calendar reflects nothing to cheer for, except Christmas. I guess the case is not mine alone. When we have months of lockdown and the restrictive unlock process is yet to be fully completed, the odds of finding a person with an unaffected plan is highlyimprobable. Be that as it may, December has been a hope that helps many to accept missed-celebrations with a consolation that, ‘at least we have Christmas.’

‘We will worship the Lord and give thanks to him on Christmas Day,’ replied my wife nonchalantly. She added that one’s spiritual health should not be affected by physical health. While I am in complete agreement with the aforementioned ‘spiritual health’ I could not help but remind her that I need to dance and sing merrily in a group, which is obviously not guaranteed as of now. To that, she reminded me of how, many festivals like Eid, Diwali, Durga Puja, etc. have been affected and requested me to accept the ‘new normal’ as many other people from different faiths did.

Post-Christianity, for the tribal in general and my community- Kuki, in particular, Christmas is considered the biggest festivalamong all the cultural, social, and religious festivals. The celebration includes, after the worship services, an interesting item called ‘Lengkhom’ which translates as ‘get-together’.

This get-together mostly involves singing lenkhomlaa (get-together hymns and choruses) and dancing

in lam-kol ( Group dance).

One of the song goes as-‘Aw lunglhaisel in naosenleng penni hin, kipah in saote cham leh lung olna’, which loosely translates as ‘Be gracious on this birthday of the King; let us sing with joy for peace and tranquillity’.

There are many such songs of Christmas, the meaning of which underscored how the celebration is rightfully valued. Surely, the once fun-loving community, who then engaged in Chon, Kut and Som-len, etc. have now discontinued most of their traditional merry-making activities and Christmas is, therefore, one such occasion every household- rich or poor and every individual whether from the village or the city looked up to with different hope and excitement.

Personally, I have countless memories attached to Christmas. Evennow, the advent of Christmas month brings an unexplainable joy in my heart.In days gone by, January to November was considered a “waiting phase” and the arrival of December month would be greeted with oodles of zest. We’d sing our hearts out in Christmas Carols, so much so, that our throats, hurt by the extreme singing would take days to recover.

Tea sipped with straws in between the songs during “Lengkhom” (Get-together) had the taste better than the best beverage in the best restaurant. The atmosphere - the laughs, funs and bonhomie were blissful to say the least. The only spoiler was the ticking clock that didn’t have the emotional consideration and seemed to run at the speed of lightning. How we then wished the clock to stand still! We literally had a merry Christmas; we celebrated in the best possible way we could,to make us happy.

The pandemic in 2020 has catastrophic consequences, but it is the determination to sail through the storms, the hope to have better times again that keeps at least our minds safe from being infected by the Virus.

And with the possibility of a Christmas celebration in 2020 without ‘Lengkhom’ looming large now, it appears what most people

ter doing the favour…they don’t do mercy, they do a favour, they do not love but protect; do not respect but try to act fairly; they do not irrigate the land, though never ungenerous in sowing abundant quantity of seeds” (Raja-Praja, P.4-5).

His remarks appear telling today. The Government’s cavalier attitude that “we know what’s good for you” vis-à-vis the farmers has clearly run into problems.

Even if the Vigyan Bhawan talks break the ice, the Government would have finally realised that to act in haste and repent in leisure is not a good policy.

The critics of the farmers’ agitation, active on social media, have been quick to dub the farmers as supporters of Khalistan.

Fake photos were also circulated on the digital space.

The question is what do they propose to do even if they are Khalistan sympathisers?

Would they like to send the Army to quell them?

Can the BJP Government afford to burn its bridges in Punjab? Do they have a strong constituency of their own or friends to rely upon if the agrarian crisis, god forbid, deepens into a social crisis?

The unsympathetic attitude of slandering democratic governments of the past for farmers’ woes must stop. When a Government

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tries to de-legitimise the Opposition or vice versa, forces inimical to democracy and peace (like the Khalistanis, for instance) take over. Punjab has profited from the dam-building policies by Jawaharlal Nehru, Food Corporation of India (FCI) procurement by Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Green Revolution by Indira Gandhi. The right way the Modi Government can package its agriculture policy is by saying that it wants to take the story forward through measures long overdue.

Fortunately, the BJP did not have to fight the Khalistani insurgency in the State in the 1980s and early 1990s. It was fought mostly by the Congress Government, even though it was partly responsible for its rise and momentum. In the 1980s, Khalistanis gained by projecting the post-Green Revolution agrarian problems in Punjab along communal lines. At that time, the Congress, which was in as strong a position across India as the BJP is today, was projected as a Hindu fascist party. The Hindus of Punjab became the first targets of Khalistani violence.

This is something that all parties, including the BJP, have avoided recalling in public for fear of opening old wounds. Traces of Khalistani elements, there is no gainsaying, are still

active in Punjab. They are likely to exploit for their evil agenda any unsympathetic attitude of the Government towards the farmers, the bulk of whom are Sikhs.

The farmers of Punjab have so far rightly avoided communalising the current issue unlike they did so in the 80s.

In fact, when their agitation took off in mid-September, it was both against the Centre as well as the State, where the Congress is currently in power. Apart from rolling back the farm bills, they also wanted loan waiver from the State Government.

However, in the last two months, the Congress has been able to garner the farmers’ sympathies.

In politics, sentiments matter as much as policy.

Way back in March, 1783, a Sikh force led by Baba Baghel Singh and Jassa Singh Alhuwalia had attacked Mughal Delhi to hoist the triangular saffron flag at Red Fort. A troop of 30,000 Nihang Sikhs encamped at a place nearby, which later came to be known as Tis Hazari. The farmers of Punjab have beaten their swords in ploughshares and spears into pruning hooks. Nothing must be done to wake up the sleeping demons of the 1780s or the 1980s.

Priyadarshi Dutta, New Delhi (Author and independent researcher)

Counseling and myths

ounselling has existed for many years and generations maybe since the beginning of civilization in various forms but informally. The catalyst for the formal session came into the picture highlighted by the work of Sigmund Freud, a famous neurologist and a psychoanalyst followed by many others.

Professional counseling is of recent origin. In comparison to other parts of the Globe, India is still in the process of establishing Counseling as a profession.

Many times counseling is used or is linked with counseling or guidance associated with some educational institutions or organizations and often Counselor’s misunderstood or misinterpreted.

There is a need to understand that Counselling is a professional relationship that happens between a trained Counselor and an individual/group that works together in various areas to help a person that may be going through developmental, situational, and short or long-term problems to achieve mental and emotional wellbeing.

Many times there is a sense of discomfort when it comes to visiting a Counselor or is being referred to a Counsellor as a part of the treatment. It may be because many of us are not aware of the services provided or the people misinformed about the many reasons for visiting a Counselor or maybe because of the stigma related to it.

So to understand Counselling, let’s check out some of the very common myths and facts associated with counselingMyth- People who go for counseling are Crazy, mentally sick Fact- It is not necessary and it’s wrong to categorize that people going for counseling as mentally sick or crazy.

It is true that a person who is diagnosed with mental illness receive counseling to cope and manage their condition but is not exclusive only for them, anyone who is going through everyday problems in the various situation or adjusting to the new changes in their life can reach out for sessions which may prove beneficial in having multiple perspectives to reflect and understanding of the issues.

Myth –People receiving counseling are emotionally weak, immature, is under the influence of certain addictive substances.

Fact- It needs a lot of strength and courage to seek out professional assistance especially in the context of mental wellbeing the topic where lots of stereotypes

are attached and in the session where the individual may be needed to share and present their vulnerabilities.

Counseling is also a space where a person explores to enhance themselves or to find out their potentials, to have a better understanding of their plans. Therefore we see an individual who is mature and ready to know about themselves. As mentioned earlier counseling is not exclusive and is for everyone and not only for someone who is undergoing addiction issues.

Myth - Counselling is just talking and it’s a waste of resources time, money, etc, etc...

Fact – It involves talking but the counselors are professionally trained individuals and they apply/ use certain techniques, skills, and approaches that are based on various scientific theories.

Yes, talking can be carried out with family members and friends with no or less difficulty and not spending financial resources but in certain cases, the usual conversation may not help when it comes to objectively manage the situations, and also in certain cases there requires a space for confidentiality and sensitivity where experts and trained individuals will be needed.

And also when it comes to financial spending, we are making an investment in our Health well-being which is important.

Myth – Counseling will provide solutions and solve the problem that is being encountered Fact – Counseling is not about giving “Advice” or readymade solutions for the problems that a person may have/ is going through. It is about sitting down together in a therapeutic environment to gain greater insight and assist in deciding to manage and adapt to the concerns. The Counselor will play a role in facilitating gain awareness.

We also need to understand that no individuals are the same and that perception varies hence an individual’s experience with counseling may vary and there may be a time that initial encounter with a session was disastrous leaving with more questions and discomfort but it is always encouraged to try again counselling because at times it takes a visit of more than one Counselor to find our comfort in working out with the concerns.

Nchumbeni Y Jungio, Counsellor Unity College, Dimapur

have hoped for is to vanish in thin air. However, this is not to project the stakes to an artificial high and thereby vouchfor the celebration perhaps even to the extent of ignoring all guidelines and health directives. The intent is to highlight how the celebration of Christmas really meant to many people like me. Still, all that matters is the undeniable truth that we are faced with something all too different and tough- both mentally and physically.Irrespective of how well-intended is our endeavours, we cannot take the luxury of risking our health and that of others.

The commitment will take more than normal talks of accepting the new normal to understand what we might have to lose to gain our health, which transcends everything. Unthinkable as it may sound and appear, we will have to imagine Christmas without mass gatherings.

On the bright side, vaccines will soon be within reach of the common men, and ignoring the conspiracy surrounding the news that the Virus’ second wave is a scam manufactured to boost the sales of vaccines, we have reasons to be optimistic about the days to come. But, till those doses reached us, we will be far better off concentrating on covering our faces in masks than coveting masses to face. ‘All these years, you have celebrated Christmas just the way you wanted.

Now, should there be any eventuality that Christmas is not celebrated in Church with the masses, why not take that as an opportunity to reach out to Him and seek His happiness; after all, it is His’ Birthday and a silent fellowship with Him on a silent night is a precious opportunity nobody can lockdown,’ said the mother of my two children as we end the discussion that unlocks my realm of thoughts Sir, to a new outlook. I realised The president along with each and every member of the Nagaland Medical Dealit is not the masses that are important in Christmas ers Association (NMDA) congratulates and recognises the long way which Nagaland but Christ and the mass( a Post has come up to, over the years. Its contribution towards the people of the state has service in His memory) that continued to inspire us always. Hard work, loyalty and diligence towards the profession deserve our priority and it and passion for true journalism and to let reach the truth to the people by its tireless efis not a big deal to mask forts is always appreciable. We are really happy to learn about the successful completion our face, as long as we do of 30 years of journalism of Nagaland Post as one of the esteemed and leading most not mask our hearts. Merry newspaper of Nagaland, so, we once more extend heartiest 30th anniversary wishes to the team of Nagaland Post.

Christmas 2020 to all!

Ato Yepthomi, President NMDA and Arijit Sharma Jt. Secretary, NDMA T S Haokip Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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PM Modi to lay foundation stone for new Parl Building

A model of the proposed new Parliament building, in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

noise pollution during the construction work for the new parliament building, which will have separate offices for all MPs and those will be equipped with the latest digital interfaces as a step towards creating ‘paperless offices’.

The new building will also have a grand Constitution Hall to showcase India’s democratic heritage, a lounge for members of Parliament, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas and ample parking space.

In the new building, the Lok Sabha chamber will have a seating capacity for 888 members, while Rajya Sabha will have 384 seats for the upper house members.

This has been done keeping in mind the future increase in the number of members for the two houses.

At present, Lok Sabha has a sanctioned strength of 543 members and Rajya Sabha of 245.

In September this year, Tata Projects Limited won the bid to construct the new parliament building at a cost of Rs 861.90 crore. The new building will be constructed close to the existing one under the Central Vista redevelopment project.

The existing Parliament House building will be suitably retro-fitted to provide more functional spaces for parliamentary events, to ensure its usage along with the new building.

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Cong demands immediate K’taka bandh evokes lukewarm response rollback of fuel price hikes

New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI): The Congress on Saturday criticised the government for hiking oil prices in these difficult times and demanded its immediate rollback and passing of the benefits to the consumer.

Repeated and “unjust” increase in prices as also the central excise duty on petrol and diesel has inflicted insurmountable pain and suffering on the people of India, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.

“The Congress demands complete rollback of the excise duty hike effected by the Modi government on petrol and diesel during the corona period.

“The Congress urges upon the government to immediately roll back the petrol-diesel prices and excise duty hike post March 5, 2020 and pass on this benefit to the people of India in these difficult times,” Surjewala said in a statement.

He also demanded that the benefit of reduced international crude oil prices be passed on to people and the rates of petrol, diesel and LPG gas reduced accordingly.

The Congress leader also reiterated the party’s demand for bringing petrol and diesel under the purview of the GST. Surjewala said the entire nation is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, and people were expecting some kind of relief and economic assistance in these challenging times.

The BJP government

is “fleecing” people by not just raising fuel rates on daily basis but also refusing to share benefits of lower crude prices with the people, he claimed.

“The cruel government is raising petrol and diesel rates on a daily basis, while charging very high excise duty on petrol and diesel.

The government has increased petrol and diesel prices by 14 and 13 times respectively in the last 16 days since November 19, 2020,” he said. The Congress general secretary said the consistent rise in prices of petrol and diesel by the Modi government is adding to people’s woes.

He said when the BJP assumed power in May 2014, excise duty on petrol was Rs 9.20 per litre and on diesel, it was Rs 3.46 per litre, but in the last six years, the BJP government at the Centre has increased the excise duty on petrol by an additional Rs 23.78 per litre and on diesel, by an additional Rs 28.37 per litre.

This is a “shocking 820 per cent hike” in excise duty on diesel and “258 per cent increase” in excise duty on petrol, Surjewala said.

“The Modi government has earned Rs 19,00,000 crore in the last 6.5 years by increasing excise duty on petrol and diesel alone.

Since the lockdown eight months ago, the extent of extortion and profiteering by repeated increases in prices and excise duty on petrol and diesel has surpassed all forms of exploitation,” he claimed.

New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for a new Parliament building on December 10, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Saturday.

The new building will have an area of 64,500 square metres and is being built at an estimated cost of Rs 971 crore, he said.

“The existing temple of democracy is completing 100 years... It is a matter of pride for our countrymen that the new one will be built by our own people as a prime example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” Birla said here announcing details of the new proposed building.

“The new building will showcase the cultural diversity of the country. Hopefully, in the 75th year of independence, Parliament session will be held in the new building,” he said.

Birla said the new building will be earthquake resistant and 2000 people will be directly involved

in the construction of the new building and 9,000 indirectly.

He said as many as 1,224 MPs can sit together in the building, while a new office complex for all MPs of both the houses would be built at the site of the existing Shram Shakti Bhawan.

The existing Parliament building will be conserved as it is an archaeological asset of the country, Birla said.

He said the invitation will be extended to all political parties. While some would attend physically and others would attend virtually, Birla said, while adding that the ceremony would follow Covid-related guidelines.

A formal invitation to Modi was extended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday. As per rules, the speaker of the lower house of parliament is also the custodian of the parliament building.

Sufficient steps have been taken to control air and

NIA chargesheet six in narcoterrorism case

UP MLC polls: SP wins 2 seats at Modi’s turf Varanasi festival in his constituency on 30 November and had launched an expansion of a highway and addressed the public as well. Yogi was also present. Polling was held on 1 December. “This is painful and embarrassing both,” admitted many senior leaders of the BJP. A section of BJP leaders feels that SP won because of the strong support of the Kayastha community which has a sizeable presence in the graduate and teachers constituencies both. Samajwadi Party leader Deepak

Ranjan also credits the community for the victory of Sinha.

“Despite a considerable population of Kayastha in Varanasi which is an educated community, BJP did not field Kayastha candidates. It assumed that having Mahesh Srivastava as Varanasi Vibhag pramukh is enough to get the community votes,” a BJP leader rued.

BJP had fielded Thakur candidates-Chetnarain Singh and Kedarnath Singh (sitting MLC on the graduates’ constituency).

‘BJP will recommend awardwinning Maha teacher as MLC’

Pune, Dec 5 (PTI): Maharashtra BJP leader Pravin Darekar on Saturday said his party will recommend Global Teacher Prize winner Ranjitsingh Disale as the governor- nominated member of legislative council (MLC). The Leader of Opposition in the legislative council felicitated Disale, who won the USD 1-million Global Teacher Prize 2020, at the latter’s village in Solapur district.

After his meeting with Disale, Darekar said the BJP will recommend the teacher’s name as a governor-nominated MLC. “I will speak to state BJP chief Chandrakant Patil and senior leader Devendra Fadanvis and then write to the governor,” he said.

Moreover, Darekar said the party will also ask

Seven held under anticonversion law in UP

Sitapur, Dec 5 (PTI): Seven people were arrested under Uttar Pradesh’s new anti-conversion law for allegedly abducting a Hindu girl from her home in Sitapur district, police said on Saturday. The main accused, whose brother and brother-in-law are among those arrested, is absconding, they said.

The incident took place on November 24. According to the girl’s mother, Jabrael has also been missing from the village ever since, the

The twin victoriesgraduate and teachers constituency both in Varanasihas given a shot in the arm to the Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi party which has already started preparations for the 2022 polls. Applications are being invited from the aspirants all across UP. Despite winning 3 teachers and 3 graduate constituencies of the total 11, the mood in the BJP was of mourning.

Interestingly, PM had participated in the Kartik Poornima or Dev Deepavali

police said. A case was registered in this regard on November 27, they said.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Sitapur) Rajeev Dikshit said, “A case has been registered against eight people under the new anti-conversion law. Seven accused have been arrested.

Seven teams have been deployed and the main accused will be nabbed soon.”

“A probe is on, and if any negligence is found on the part of the police, it will be dealt with strictly,” he said.

K-1981

JAMMU, DEC 5 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a chargesheet against six persons including a bank manager in a case related to the seizure of 21 kgs of heroin and cash amounting to over Rs 1.35 crore.

While four of the accused including the branch manager of Central Cooperative Bank, Handwara, Afaq Ahmad Wani stand arrested, two others are absconding.

The chargesheet against the accused, all residents of Handwara town of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, was filed in the NIA special court here, a spokesperson of the investigating agency said.

He said Handwara police registered a case on June 11 after one of the accused Abdul Momin Peer’s private vehicle was intercepted at a checkpoint at Kairo bridge in Handwara, leading to the recovery of over Rs 20 lakh and two kgs heroin.

On the disclosure of Peer, the spokesperson said two more accused, Syed Iftikar Andrabi (50) and Islam-Ul-Haq Peer (20), were arrested.

The NIA took over the case on June 23 and investigation was taken up, he said, adding that another accused bank manager, who was on the run, was arrested on July 16 on the basis of technical analysis.

L U C K N OW, D EC 5 (AGENCIES): The ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) suffered a setback in Uttar Pradesh after the party lost both the Legislative Council seats to the rival Samajwadi Party at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s turf Varanasi, reports the Free Press Journal.

The Samajwadi leaders Ashutosh Sinha and Lal Bihari Yadav won the graduates’ and teachers’ seats respectively. BJP finished in third place on the graduate seat.

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the state government to bring a resolution for appreciating Disale in the state Assembly. Disale, 32, who works as a teacher at the Zilla Parishad Primary School at Paritewadi in Solapur, was on Thursday named the winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2020 in recognition of his efforts to promote girls’ education and trigger a quick-response (QR) coded textbook revolution in India.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE LONGLENG : NAGALAND.

S/C No. 4/2020

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

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late HAMVOK PHOM has been applied by Shri/Smti. PONGEI PHOM, W/o Late HAMVOK PHOM, R/o H. No. 8, Leinak Ward Longleng, Longleng, Nagaland for possession of: Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/Pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 25/11/2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 12/10/2020.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Longleng : Nagaland.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF ART AND CULTURE NAGALAND : : KOHIMA

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Dated Kohima, the th Dec. 2020

INFORMATION

This is for the general information to all the Rural Libraries enlisted with the Department of Art and Culture that books for 2019-20 may be collected from the Directorate of Art and Culture from 9th December 2020 to 31st January 2021 during office hours. All the Libraries must come with Library Round Seal and designation seal (President, Librarian or General Secretary), without which books will not be issued. On the expiry of the last date, books will be taken by the respective District Cultural Officers/Registering Officer to their respective Head Quarters.

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B e n g a lu ru, D e c 5 (PTI): The state-wide bandh called by pro-Kannada groups in Karnataka on Saturday opposing the government’s decision to create a corporation for Maratha community, received a lukewarm response with no major impact on normal life.

Other than stray incidents like miscreants pelting stones on buses at K R Puram and Chandpura in the city, the day passed off by and large peacefully.

Autorickshaws, cabs, public transport buses and metro services were on the roads as usual while hotels and shops and establishments were open.

Vehicular movement was by and large normal in various parts of the city and similar reports have come in from other parts of the state.

Activists from several Kannada organisations who tried to gather near the city’s Town Hall for staging demonstrations were detained and taken away by the police.

Police detain pro-Kannada activists protesting against the formation of Maratha community corporation. (PTI)

Protests have also been reported in Chamarajanagara, Bengalur u Rural, Gadag, Koppa, Hassan, Ramanagara, Chitradurga, Davangere, Bagalkote, Chikkamagaluru and Mandya, among other districts.

Vatal Nagaraj of Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha, along with other leaders of the coalition of Kannada organisations were detained near Town Hall as he came there to lead the protest, while Karnataka Rakshana Vedike President Narayana Gowda and oth-

er leaders of his organisation were detained as they tried to march towards the CM’s residence.

Po l i c e h a d m a d e elaborate security arrangements in the city to ensure that no untoward incident takes place.

Security had been beefed up around the Chief Minister’s official residence and home office here, where some activists had planned to stage a sit-in.

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is in Belagavi to attend the BJP’s state executive meeting.

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NOTIFICATION NO.DTE/ESTT-2/12/2018-19: The following candidates listed below has been selected to undergo MBBS, BDS, BASLP & BHMS under Graduate Degree course during counseling held on 4th December, 2020 on the basis of NEET(UG), 2020, Merit for the academic session 2020 – 2021.

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New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS): Air India subsidiary Alliance Air on Saturday said it commenced daily direct flight operations from Mumbai to Goa. According to the airline, the inaugural flight operates on Friday had a hundred per cent load factor.

“To cater to the upcoming festivities the airline has introduced this new flight on the route to add to the convenience of flyers who will be travelling to meet their family and friends in the festive season,” the statement said. “All-inclusive one way inaugural fares for Mumbai to Goa starting at INR 2,957 and for Goa to Mumbai at INR 3,171 only.”

Besides, the airline said that it is adhering to all government guidelines and is following all the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

“Required precautionary measures are being taken within the aircraft as well at the time of check-in, boarding and arrival at the destination,” the statement added.

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Trade deficit might widen as Covid dents exports: Experts New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS): The overall trade deficit is likely to widen as rising coronavirus cases and subsequent lockdowns in key export markets dent India’s merchandise exports, experts said. The recently released provisional data showed that India’s merchandise exports dropped by 9.07 per cent in November to $23.43 billion from $25.77 billion in November 2019. “The slippage in exports growth signifies the near term impact of fresh restrictions in trading partners.

The average merchandise trade deficit is likely to reach substantially higher levels in H2FY21 as compared to Q2FY21,” said Aditi Nayar, Principal Economist, ICRA. Among commodities and products, iron ore, rice and pharmaceuticals continued to display healthy uptick in YoY shipments, whereas leather, textiles and engineering goods continued to show contraction.

EEPC India Chairman Mahesh Desai said that exporters continue to battle the Covid-19 impact on global trade, pinning hopes on start of the vaccination and abating of the pandemic.

Agra, Dec 5 (IANS): Agra district officials said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually green signal the launching of the ambitious Agra Metro Project that will help reduce environmental pollution in the Taj City.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri are expected to be present in the launching programme for which a huge hangar is being developed to seat 300-odd guests on Fatehabad Road here. Officials said Modi would be virtually launching the project at 12 noon on Monday and address the gathering for around 18 minutes.

The UP Metro Rail Corporation expects the project to be completed before 2024.

The metro will connect all major tourist attractions in the city. Two separate corridors are being developed that will criss-

cross the city. The first section between the eastern gate of the Taj Mahal and the Jama Masjid in the heart of the city should be completed in three years, officials indicated.

The environmental impact assessment studies have already been conducted by committees of experts and heritage conservationists.

Though decks have been cleared for the longawaited Rs 8,000 crore Agra Metro project, green activists are asking why the sad state of the river Yamuna in the Taj city has been ignored.

Local activists in a series of tweets have reminded the Prime Minister of his promise to clean up the Yamuna in Agra. They expect the PM to green signal the Yamuna barrage project hanging fire for the last three decades.

The barrage is planned to be constructed downstream of the Taj Mahal.

River activist Devashish Bhattacharya said “we

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‘Technical textiles’ EPC to boost exports: Industry NMA takes exception to Gov’s speech

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worldwide.

“With the increasing usage of technical textile products among segments like automobiles, civil engineering and construction, agriculture, medical, shipping, industrial safety, sports and personal protection etc., the technical textile has a bright and promising future in India,” According to Rajkumar: “Government has set up a target of the market size of US$ 350 billion to be achieved by 202425 from the current level of US$ 167 billion, for the T&C Sector.

The said target cannot be only achieved by showing growth in the conventional segments like Cotton and MMF segments.

Until and unless, we go for out of box solutions and show tremendous growth in the technical textiles, achieving the market size of US$ 350 billion looks highly unlikely.”

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based public relations officer of MP Power Management Company said. According to the official, a demand of more than 14,000 MW has been recorded in the state during the past ten days which was supplied successfully. The previous highest peak demand was 14,555 MW, recorded on February 3 this year. The official said that during the peak demand on Friday, Madhya Pradesh

West Zone Power Distribution Company (Indore and Ujjain Division) supplied maximum power of 6,077 MW, Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Power Distribution Company (Bhopal and Gwalior Division) 4,752 MW and Madhya Pradesh East Region Power Distribution Company (Jabalpur, Sagar And Rewa division) recorded supply of 4,028 MW.

(From p-1) In view of this, NMA, said it was “highly questionable” that the representative of the Government of India had not taken cognizance of Naga women’s expressed wishes for peace and an early settlement inclusive of all NPGs “for the future of our children” in all Naga areas.

Further, NMA reiterated that history of peace processes around the world proved that when women’s voices were not counted and went unheard by negotiators; “peace is not sustained and peace processes break down.” Therefore, NMA asked why was had the Governor’s message shown “disrespect to the primary stakeholders who were also “Naga women, the other half of the Naga population in all Naga areas.”

NMA said it was expected that such an official address from the head of the state, who carried the responsibility of being the Interlocutor, “should not have been accompanied by dire warnings of wrath or threats, to the Nagas, especially Naga women, who have suffered so much under the impunity of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act since 1958, much before statehood, that still continues to violate our right to peace and security.”

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NMA said as mothers and women, who are half the Naga population, mothers had struggled alongside their men and brothers, “in war and peace”. It said as Nagas stand on the threshold of a new understanding of peace and at the crossroads to a historic peace, the governor’s “patronizing speech” has proved that there was “great disrespect to our history and the thousands who have marched and died under our Naga flag.”

NMA asserted that the Naga flag was not a flag of the Naga political groups, but it was a flag revered “in remembrance of our struggle, a living symbol of our political belief and our Naga identity.”

It reiterated that Nagas were not a confused race of people, as they were well aware of their history so were the women, who have faced the brunt of Indian militarization and its unimaginable atrocities under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act for decades.

NMA said with its slogan of “Shed No More Blood”, it has worked for years to bring peace and create better understanding through dialogues, whether it be with “our armed brothers” or with successive governors, union home ministers, Primes Ministers of India.

Expect real GDP to decline 1-2% YoY in 3QFY21: Report Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS): The contraction in India’s real GDP can narrow down to just 1-2 per cent, said a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Accordingly, the inhouse Economic Activity Index (EAI) for India’s real GVA (EAI-GVA) grew by 4.8 per cent YoY in October 2020, marking the second consecutive month of growth. “This is the first month in a year when nonfarm activities (both industrial and services) grew faster than the farm sector,” Motilal Oswal Financial Services said in a report.

The GVA includes taxes, but excludes subsidies.

Last month, the NSO data showed that on a YoY basis, Q2 GVA for 2020-21

from the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector inched lower to 3.4 per cent growth, against 3.5 per cent in the same quarter of 2019-20.

However, the EAIGDP, continued to contract for the eighth consecutive month in October 2020 and that too faster than the previous month.

“While personal cons u m p t i o n ex p e n d i t u r e (PCE) continued to contract in double-digits for the seventh consecutive month, total investments declined 5 per cent the slowest fall in eight months.” “Excluding government spending, EAIGDP contracted 7.6 per cent YoY in Oct’20 versus a fall of 5.1 per cent YoY in Sep’20.”

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“If so, it suggests that the growth peaked out in Oct’20 (as per our expectations) and is likely to moderate in coming months. Real GDP could contract again in 3QFY21 before posting a growth in 4QFY21. The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, remains a valid risk.”

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Bhopal, Dec 5 (PTI): A record 14,856 MW power was successfully supplied by electricity distribution companies in Madhya Pradesh on Friday, an official said.

The state faced a peak demand of 14,856 MW on Friday and the same was supplied by power companies operating in the state.

This was the highestever power supply in the history of the state, a Jabalpur-

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global market is estimated to be $11 bn for 12 apparel products under technical textiles. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman A. Sakthivel said: “Of the 207 items notified as technical textiles in January 2019, there are 12 products of apparel. The global market for these 12 products is estimated to be $11 billion, though India’s exports is only $93 million.” “This indicates a huge potential in these products if dedicated export promotion activities are undertaken for these products.” He said the inclusion of technical textiles in the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme will usher in overall growth via this sunrise sector.

Besides, Confederation of Indian Textile Industry’s (CITI) Chairman T. Rajkumar said that ‘Technical Textiles’ is being seen as the sunrise sector which has received significant attention

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DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industr y (CNCCI) Chairman Dr. Khekugha Muru inaugurated the new shop ‘Aruna’s Store’ in Kalibari Road, Dimapur on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Dr. Khekugha Muru urged the business community to support each other to overcome the pandemic.

He also congratulated the proprietor of Aruna Store Mohit Sharma and wished him the best. The Aruna Store sells Stationaries, toys, gifts and dry fruits.

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS): Centre’s decision to form a dedicated Export Promotion Council (EPC) for ‘Technical Textiles’ will boost exports and strengthen the domestic manufacturing capacity, industry players said.

In terms of parlance, this category comprise of utility based textile products such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In February 2020, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) had approved the setting up of a National Technical Textiles Mission (NTM) with a total outlay of Rs 1,480 crore which will be implemented during 2020-21 to 2023-24.

Setting up of a dedicated Export Promotion Council is one of the four components of the NTM which is aimed mainly to achieve a 10 per cent growth rate every year until NTM ends. Currently, India’s export is $93 mn whereas

Advisor, Power, Tovihoto Ayemi inaugurating AC Bazaar, located at Bank Colony, near DC’s residence on December 5. Dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi. AC Bazaar is a shopping complex that holds several locally run business such as “Violent Minds”, “Lakabi Clothing”, “Any S Collection”, etc.

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have requested the prime minister to include river Yamuna cleaning in his address.

The Yamuna has been reduced to a huge sewage canal carrying industrial effluents and sewage from upstream cities. The polluted water of the river is a threat to the Mughal monuments along the banks of the river.”

During election speeches before the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the prime minister had promised to take up the Yamuna cleaning project on priority.

Later, the union transport minister on several occasions promised to start a ferry service between Delhi and Agra in the Yamuna.

“Sadly, they have forgotten the river Yamuna, which is the lifeline of the whole Braj Mandal and sustains the good health of several historical monuments including the Taj Mahal along its banks,” added green activists Nandan, Jugal, Rahul Raj and Deepak Rajput.

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Russia starts COVID-19 vaccinations L o nd o n , D e c 5 (Agencies): Russia is starting its Covid-19 vaccination programme, with clinics in the capital Moscow inoculating those most at risk from the virus.

Its own vaccine Sputnik V, which was registered in August, is being used, reports BBC. Developers say it is 95% effective and causes no major side effects, but it is still undergoing mass testing.

Thousands of people have already registered to get the first of two jabs over the weekend, but it is unclear how much Russia can manufacture.

Producers are only expected to make two million doses of the vaccine by the end of the year.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, who announced the programme earlier in the week, said it was being offered to people in the city of 13 million who work in schools and the health service, and social workers.

He said the list would grow as more of the vaccine became available.

An online registration service allows city residents in the above professions aged 18-60 to book free appointments at 70 sites around the city.

People who have received injections in the last 30 days or who have had

A medic of the regional hospital receives Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine shot. (Reuters)

respiratory diseases within the last two weeks will be excluded, as will those with certain chronic illnesses, and pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Each person will receive two injections, the second 21 days after the first. We’ve seen a handful of health workers and teachers getting vaccinated at this smart, central Moscow clinic.

They were all calm enough about receiving Sputnik V, even though it’s still undergoing mass trials to test its safety and efficacy. One doctor said she’d seen enough Covid patients at her own hospital to prefer taking her chances with the vaccine.

When I asked another woman whether she was worried about the experimental injection, she reasoned that “everything has to start somewhere”.

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Everyone said they’d signed up voluntarily. Patients are asked a few general health questions before getting the vaccine, which is removed from the deep freeze around 15 minutes before use.

A leaflet warns of possible side effects, though it suggests those are most likely to be mild and last a couple of days at most.

Reactions among the public to the vaccine rollout have been mixed, however.

“I like it because this is a chance to turn the tide, to reduce the infection rate,” resident Igor Krivobokov told Reuters news agency.

But another, Sergei Grishin, said he did not plan to get the jab.

“This process will take a long time. Only a small amount of the vaccine has been produced... Let everyone else get vaccinated,

and if they will - I will survive,” he said.

So far Russia has recorded 2,431,731 cases of the virus, and 42,684 deaths. On Saturday it reported a record daily high of 28,782 new cases.

Hospitals all over the country have been overstretched.

Moscow is the centre of the pandemic in Russia, recording thousands of cases and dozens of deaths daily. The total number of cases for the past 24 hours was 7,993.

Russia’s government has ruled out a lockdown, but in November Mr Sobyanin introduced restrictions in Moscow on opening hours for bars and clubs, moved higher education students to distance learning and reduced cultural and sporting events.

Russia has developed two COVID-19 vaccines: Sputnik V is backed by the Russian Direct Investment Fund as well as another developed by Siberia’s Vector Institute.

Final trials for both are yet to be completed.

Scientists have raised concerns about the speed at which Russia has worked, giving the regulatory goahead for its vaccines and launching mass vaccinations before full trials to test safety and efficacy had been completed.

Covid vaccination in US will not be mandatory: Biden L o nd o n , D e c 5 (Agencies): Presidentelect Joe Biden says Americans won’t be forced to take a coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available in the US. It comes as the nation’s health protection agency for the first time urged “universal mask use” indoors, apart from when Americans are at home, BBC reported. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said the US had “entered a phase of high-level transmission” of the virus.

On Friday the US recorded over 2,500 deaths and nearly 225,000 new cases. It has confirmed 14.3 million cases and more than 278,000 deaths.

Mr Biden - who is due to take office on 20 January - also said he expected his inauguration to be a scaled-back event without large crowds because of coronavirus concerns.

“My guess is there’ll still be a platform ceremony but I don’t know how it’s all going to work out,” he said.

Pfizer, which says its vaccine has been shown to be 95% effective in clinical trials, and Moderna, which says its jab is 94% effective, have both applied to the Food and Drug Administration to distribute their drugs in the US.

Trump plan junked, Obama-era shield on immigrants back; Indians benefit

Washington, Dec 5 (PTI): Reversing the decision of the outgoing Trump administration, a federal court has ordered full reinstatement of an Obama-era programme that protects undocumented immigrants brought to the US as minors from deportation, a ruling that will help a large number of Indian migrants.

The Trump administration tried ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in 2017, but the US Supreme Court blocked its attempt in June. On Friday, US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis in the Eastern District of New York directed the Department of Homeland Security to extend the two-year renewals to DACA recipients and start accepting applications from first-time applicants beginning Monday.

This means that the first time since September 2017, new applicants who were not previously eligible may now apply for the programme which shield undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children from deportation.

The court believes that these additional remedies are reasonable. Indeed, the government has assured the court that a public notice along the lines described is forthcoming, Judge Garaufis said in his order.

Approximately 640,000 immigrants are enrolled in the DACA programme, which was blocked by Trump.

The DACA is an immigration policy that allows some individuals with unlawful presence in the US after being brought to the country as children to receive a renewable twoyear period of deferred action from deportation and become eligible for a work permit in the US. DACA recipients are often referred to as Dreamers. To be eligible for the programme, recipients cannot have felonies or serious misdemeanours on their records. Approximately 640,000 immigrants are enrolled in the DACA programme.

According to a 2019 report by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), there are at least 630,000 Indians who are undocumented, a 72 per cent increase since 2010.

There are currently at least 4,300 active South

Asian DACA recipients. As of August 2018, there are approximately 2,550 active Indian DACA recipients.

Only 13 per cent of the overall 20,000 DACA eligible Indians have applied and received DACA, SAALT said. There are 1,300 active Pakistani DACA recipients, 470 Bangladeshi recipients, 120 Sri Lankan recipients, and 60 Nepali recipients, it said.

The Trump administration can now appeal to a federal appeals court or go to the Supreme Court for temporary relief from enforcement of the judge’s order. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the court has upheld the Obamaera programme initiated under the presidency of Barack Obama, which respects American values and the will of the American people.

N.Korea passes new laws on Corrupt officials to be axed, foreign culture, tech, telecom not transferred: Imran

13 killed in Thailand flash floods Bangkok, Dec 5 (IANS): Thirteen people have been killed due to flash floods in Thailand’s Nakhon Si Thammarat province, disaster management officials said on Saturday. According to a report of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), the 13 villagers drowned due to flash floods and torrential waters, following heavy downpours in Nakhon Si Thammarat over the last few days, reports Xinhua news agency. Six southern Thai provinces have been severely flooded by continual, heavy rainstorms since late last month, according to the DDPM report. A total of 321,057 households in 2,680 villages in 66 districts of the six provinces have been considerably affected while authorities are providing emergency relief measures. The affected southern provinces are Surat Thani, Krabi, Trang, Phatthalung, Songkhla and Nakhon Si Thammarat.

18 dead in China mine accident

BEIJING, Dec 5 (AFP): Eighteen miners were confirmed dead on Saturday after a carbon monoxide leak at a coal mine in southwestern China, state media reported, with rescue efforts under way to reach five others still trapped underground. Twenty-four miners were caught up in the accident at the Diaoshuidong mine in the city of Chongqing after the gas leak occurred on Friday, state broadcaster CCTV reported.As of Saturday morning, one survivor and 18 victims had been found, said CCTV, citing the local emergency rescue command headquarters. The accident occurred while workers were dismantling underground mining equipment, CCTV reported.

The mine had been closed for the previous two months.

Investigators were working to determine the cause of the accident, the official Xinhua news agency said. An earlier accident at the mine claimed the lives of three people in 2013, according to Xinhua.

Mining accidents are common in China, where the industry has a poor safety record and regulations are often weakly enforced.

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Islamabad, Dec 5 (IANS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his government was introducing a new system of ‘reward and punishment under which civil servants would not be transferred but sacked if found involved in corruption and irregularities.

“We will not transfer a corrupt bureaucrat but will sack him,” Dawn news quoted Khan as saying on Friday said while addressing a ceremony held on completion of two years of Pakistan Citizen Portal at the Prime Minister House.

The Prime Minister lauded Pakistan Citizen

R.N. Ravi

Portal for entertaining three million complaints in two years, urging people to use the forum for their empowerment as well as to hold officers accountable.

“I want more people to use it (citizen portal).

We will further strengthen the portal as it is the best method for citizens to register complaints.

“As a Prime minister, it is also easy for me to know which minister or department is working well and which bureaucrat is performing poorly,” he added.

Since its launch on October 28, 2018, around three million people registered themselves on the portal and reported 2.7 million complaints, out of which 2.5 million were resolved, according to official figures.

Meanwhile, Imran Khan on December 4 called for debt forgiveness as he proposed a 10-point plan to save a number of developing countries from collapsing as a result of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns.

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Chief Minister's Office, Kohima, Nagaland. Ph. 0370-2270000/13 Fax : 0370-2270015 email: cm_nagaland@yahoo.com

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I am delighted that the Home Guards, Civil Defence & State Disaster Response Force Organization is observing it's Raising Day all over the Country. Congratulations to the Organization on this glorious occasion.

The Organization has been rendering yeomen services to the people of the Country by assisting them during disasters and providing much needed rescue and relief to the victims. They also render valuable assistance in maintaining internal security and related requirements. In the past few years our state has faced numerous disasters both natural and man-made, the Nagaland HG, CD & SDRF has provided excellent services during such difficult times. I salute the brave personnel of the Organization for their service to our people.

I am sure the Organization will continue upgrading its capabilities and measure upto the rising expectations of the people of the State and the Country.

On this auspicious occasion, I extend my best wishes to the personnel of Nagaland Home Guards, Civil Defence & State Disaster Response Force and their families. God bless you all!

RAISING DAY MESSAGE

Date 27th November 2020

It is my great pleasure and privilege to be associated with the Department of Home Guards, Civil Defence & SDRF for the last few years and also being part of its raising day held every year on 6th of December in the state.

Initially raised and known as subsidiary force for aiding the state police and administration in maintenance of law, over the years the role and responsibility of the Home Guards, Civil Defence & SDRF has assumed significantly constructive.

The yeoman service through fearless commitments and sacrifices particularly while working for the civil society in reaching out relief to people in distress during calamities and adversities are well appreciated. The state government determining to increase its man power strength and covering every district is an acknowledgement of its need. On this marked occasion, I would like to take an opportunity to make a special mention of the Home Guards, Civil Defence & SDRF for performing exemplary services in the battle against COVID-19 pandemic. I convey my sincere gratitude to all rank and files of the department for their great services in this most challenging times and I pay homage to the departed soul of a personnel who lost his precious life on the line of duty fighting for our safety.

Today, I earnestly appeal to the Home Guards, Civil Defence & SDRF personnel for untiring continuity of your service and sacrifice to overcome these hard times of humanity.

As we all observes it's raising day, I once again congratulate the department for the success and honour attained so far and wish you the best as we continue marching ahead to higher ground.

God Bless and Thank you.

(R. N. RAVI)

Tel : +91-370-2242881 (0) +91-370-2242898 (Fax) Email : rajbhavankohima@nic.in

2nd December 2020

It gives me immense joy to learn that the Home Guards, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Force organization is observing its Raising Day on the 6th of December 2020 all over the Country.

The organisation, which started off as a voluntary force has been rendering valuable service to the Country- from responding during emergencies to educating the masses on disaster awareness. I am confident that the personnel's dedication, discipline and courage will enable them to execute their duties more efficiently. I would also like to acknowledge the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) under the Disaster Management for sincerely executing their duties during calamities.

On this occasion, I convey my appreciation to the organisation for rendering its selfless service to the government and to various sections of society. I would also like to convey my best wishes to all the officers and rank and file of the valiant force and wish them all success in their future missions of service.

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The law on rejecting the reactionary ideology and culture specifies the principles to be certainly observed by all the institutions, enterprises, organisations and citizens in further cementing our ideological, revolutionary and class positions by thoroughly preventing the inroads and spread of the anti-socialist ideology and culture and firmly maintaining our idea, spirit and culture, the KCNA report said.

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Seoul, Dec 5 (IANS): North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) has passed a number of new laws on foreign culture, tech and telecom, state media reported on Saturday.

In a report, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that at the 12th Plenary Meeting of the 14th Presidium of the SPA on Friday, the members discussed and endorsed a series of laws on “rejecting reactionary ideology and culture”, on the introduction of sci-tech achievements, on forestry, and on mobile telecommunications, Xinhua news agency

mapping out, notifying, grasping, controlling and reviewing the plans of introduction of sci-tech achievements, and the issue of ensuring scientific accuracy, objectivity and correctness in deliberating, examining, estimating and confirming the introduction of sci-tech achievements, it added.

The law on mobile telecommunications deals with the principal issues arising in mobile telecommunications including the set-up, management and operation of mobile telecommunications facilities, the modern perfection of mobile telecommunications network, the diversification of mobile telecommunications, service and use of mobile telecommunications and registration of mobile telecommunications equipment.

According to the report, the Presidium of the SPA also decided that the 4th Session of the 14th SPA will be convened in Pyongyang in January.

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Billie Eilish calls off World’s largest solar telescope Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone ‘Where Do We Go?’ tour releases its first image of wide sunspot help raise $1.5 million for charities

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elissa McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone wrapped up the 20 Days Of Kindness campaign, where $20,000 was donated to 20 different charities in as many days.

The campaign, which was made in tandem with their new film Superintelligence, and designed to spotlight acts of kindness amid this difficult year, helped raise more than $1.5 million for charities, according to People.

McCarthy documented the effort by showcasing each of the charities that received money on social media during the 20 consecutive days of giving.

'I can honestly say these have been some of the most inspiring, eyeopening days of my life,' the comedian and actress, 50, shared in the last give-away of the campaign that went

to Planned Parenthood.

'There have been quite a few rough moments in 2020 but being able to learn and talk about all these incredible organizations have really warmed my heart.'

She went on to give some vital details on the services Planned Parenthood provides to millions of women, men and young people worldwide, as well as her own first-hand account of how the nonprofit provided help to her when she was in her early 20s without medical insurance.

Along with Planned Parenthood, the other charities benefiting from the 20 Days Of Kindness Campaign include: Joyful Heart Foundation, The International Rescue Committee, Teach For America, Habitat For Humanity, The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, Feed-

ing America, the Movember movement, National Coalition For The Homeless, Together We Rise, Common Sense Media, Human Rights Campaign, The Trevor Project, Make A Wish, World Central Kitchen, Conservation International, Step Up, Best Friends Animal Society, Team Rubicon and Girls Who Code.

While the couple helped raised $1.5 million for the charities during the campaign, donations are still being accepted on the 20 Days Of Kindness website.

'Remember you can give whatever you can,' McCarthy added in her final post.

'50 cents or a dollar because people are worth saving and a little bit of love goes a long way.'

Superintelligence, a romantic action comedy film directed by Falcone, premiered on HBO Max on November 26.

McCarthy plays Carol Peters, a former corporate executive who has her earnest yet unfulfilled life turned upside down when she is selected for observation by the world's first superintelligence – an artificial intelligence that may or may not take over the world.

The film is the couple's fourth collaboration together.

(Dailymail)

The world’s largest solar telescope captured its first image of a sunspot measuring about 10,000 miles across – large enough for the entire Earth to comfortably fit inside.

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inger Billie Eilish has officially cancelled her upcoming When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go tour, saying she tried to explore many ways to make it possible, but could not find a way.

The tour, which was supposed to last for at least six months, launched in March. It was postponed after just three shows due to the Covid pandemic.

"I wish that I could have seen you on tour this year. I’ve missed performing for you and being on stage so much I can't even tell you," Eilish wrote in a note to fans, posted on Twitter.

"We've tried as many different scenarios as pos-

sible for the tour but none are possible and, although i know so many of you want to hold onto your tickets and VIP passes, the best thing we can do for everyone is to get the money back into your hands as soon as we can," she added.

The singer asked her fans to be on a lookout for more information on refunds, saying that "when we're ready and its safe we'll let you know when everyone will be able to purchase tickets again for the next tour".

She also urged everyone to "stay safe, drink lots of water and wear a mask".

(IANS)

Gotham Awards to Honour Chadwick Boseman

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he awards show will be presented live from Cipriani Wall Street, New York in a hybrid format featuring virtual interactive tables in order to follow health and safety protocols brought on by the pandemic.

Chadwick Boseman, who died in August after a battle with cancer, and Oscar winner Viola Davis are set to be honoured at the 30th edition of Gotham Awards.

The awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, will honour the Ma

Hiten Tejwani starrer 'Nobel Peace' set for OTT release

Rainey's Black Bottom costars at an annual ceremony, scheduled to be held on January 11, 2021.

Boseman, known for starring in movies like 42, Marshall and Black Panther, will receive a posthumous Actor Tribute. Davis, the Oscar-winning star of movies

like The Help, Fences and Widows, will be honoured with the Actress Tribute.

Netflix's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom will mark the last cinematic outing for Boseman. The movie, an adaptation of August Wilson's award-winning play of the same name, features Davis in the title role.

"Chadwick and Viola's work on this film marks the first year in which The Gotham Awards have honoured two actors from the same film with a tribute.

Both are champions within

our industry and we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments," Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of IFP, said in a statement.

The awards show will be presented live from Cip-

riani Wall Street, New York in a hybrid format featuring virtual interactive tables in order to follow health and safety protocols brought on by the pandemic.

(Agencies)

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he US National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located in Hawaii, achieved a spatial resolution about 2.5 times higher than ever before – and the telescope is still in its final phases of completion. The image shows the dark center of the sunspot, which burns at 7,500 degrees Fahrenheit despite being cooler than the surrounding area. The entire sunspot measures about 10,000 miles across – large enough for the entire Earth to comfortably fit inside.

The Inouye solar telescope sits in Maui and was constructed specifically to uncover the Sun's explosive behavior. And even though it is not yet fully constructed, it is still powerful enough to capture up-close images of the blazing star.

Dr. Thomas Rimmele, the associate director at NSF's National Solar Observatory (NSO), said: 'The

sunspot image achieves a spatial resolution about 2.5 times higher than ever previously achieved, showing magnetic structures as small as 20 kilometers on the surface of the sun.'

The US National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located in Hawaii, achieved a spatial resolution about 2.5 times higher than ever before – and the telescope is still in its final phases of completion Sunspots are a visual of the Sun's activity and the more there are on the surface, the more active the massive star is.

The Sun reached solar minimum, the time of fewest sunspots during its 11-year solar cycle, in December 2019 and the image snapped by Inoyue is one of the first sunspots of the new solar cycle, which is set to hit solar maximum in mid-2025.

Dr. Matt Mountain, president of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), the organization that manages NSO and the Inouye Solar Telescope, said: 'With this solar cycle just beginning, we also enter the era of the Inouye Solar Telescope.'

These events affect technological life on our planet such as power grids, communications, GPS navigation, air travel, satellites and humans living in space.

Dr. David Boboltz, NSF Program Director for the Inouye Solar Telescope'While the start of telescope operations has been slightly delayed due to the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic. 'This image represents an early preview of the unprecedented capabilities that the facility will bring to bear on our understanding of the Sun.' (Stacy Liberatore for Dailymail.Com)

FELICITATION We, the Tamkoang Students’ Union and Tamkoang Village Council extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri.

K. S. Anden Konyak, S/o Lt. Kossam Shamnyak on being conferred to the Indian Administrative Service. It is a great honour and pride as he is first among the village and Tobu Area in general to elevate to such prestigious post.

The Council and Union further congratulate and wishes him that Almighty God bestows good health, more wisdom and success in all his future endeavors.

M. SHENOK KONYAK President (TSU)

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T. THAOBA KONYAK Chairman, Tamkoang Village Council

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MR. KUMSANGTOSHI & MRS. AKANGNUNGLA (MERANGKONG) Wishing you both many more years of togetherness. May God continue to bless you both with good health and long life.

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We the Mishilimi Students' union with immense pride and joy, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Naomi Sheqi, D/o Mr. Kivito Sheqi and Mrs Niqheli Sheqi for securing Top 4 (Four) in B.A History (Honours) under Nagaland University 2020.

The Union wishes and pray that the Almighty God grant her good health more wisdom and success in all her future endeavours.

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(M.Takojungba Phom) Convenor Yachem Officers’ Forum

Mr. Neposo Thelüo Mr. Wezope Kenye The Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) conveys our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Neposo Thelüo and Mr. Wezope Kenye for being inducted into the prestigious Indian Administrative Service by the President of India.

The CPO expresses its profound gratitude to the Govt. of India and Govt. of Nagaland for making a long awaited dream and prayer of the Chakhesang people come true.

CPO takes immense pride and honour in their achievement. May our Almighty God continue to bestow upon them with His wisdom to serve in the best interest of the people and continue to guide them in their future endeavors.

(MIKHA KENYE) (VIPANYI KROME) President Publicity & Info. Secretary

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With immense pride and honour, we the High School Bayavü Sepfüzou Sümi Community convey our heartiest congratulations to Er. Tokishe Sema on being promoted to the post of Director, Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Nagaland. The community wishes him good luck in his new position and also prays for his good health and great success in all his endeavors.

(Khekihe K. Zhimo) (PukhazheKiho) Chairman General Secretary HBSSC, Kohima HBSSC, Kohima

The Yachem Officers’ Forum congratulates Dr. Anungla Imdong Phom on her promotion to the post of Additional Director, DUDA, Government of Nagaland.

A very sincere, dedicated and efficient officer, Dr. Anungla has been an inspiration for many and is the first officer to reach the post from amongst the community. The Forum wishes the officer the very best in her new assignment and hope that she will continue to lead from the front and deliver her best service for the people.

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he Hiten Tejwanistarrer film Nobel Peace looks all set to release on an OTT platform soon. The film narrates the journey of young boy who is guided by a college professor to eradicate hatred and religious bias among people, with an aim to restore peace in society.

Nobel Peace recently bagged the Best Film (Jury) award at 10th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2020 and Best Screenplay 8th Indian Cine Film Festival 2020.

The film also features Mudasir Zafar, Mayur Mehta, Aarti sharma and Rohit Raj, and has been written and directed by Astik Dalai.

“The idea is very relevant and realistic in Jammu and Kashmir. This film is specially made to focus on the social issues, which the youth over there deals with and to take it to the masses. We are expecting it to release on a reputed OTT platform,” said OP Rai, managing director of Kala Niketan, which presents the film.

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Love & Prayers Family Members and Relatives

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Man City go 4th with 2-0 win over Fulham L o nd o n , D e c 5 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : M a n chester City continued their return to form with another one-sided home win, outclassing Fulham to move up to fourth in the Premier League table.

Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne laid the platform for the win, with the latter setting up the former to slot in the opening goal. The roles were then reversed with the England winger tripped in the box

by Joachim Andersen to allow the Belgian midfielder to score from the penalty spot.

The pair could easily have had another four goals between them but Fulham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola made a string of good saves, while De Bruyne also struck the bar with a shot. It is the first time this campaign that City have won back-to-back league matches and it lifts them to a spot in the table more in keeping of a side with title aspirations.

Fulham spent most of the game repelling attacks, but at least tried to ask questions of the home side, as they did to far greater effect at Leicester on Monday.

An eighth defeat of the season means the Cottagers remain 17th in the table, one point better off than West Brom and Burnley, both of whom have

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Kevin de Bruyne celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal.

played a game less.

Guardiola’s 700th game as has won 29 major trophies two Premier League titles This was City boss Pep a manager, during which he in 11 seasons, including with City.

Burnley, Everton settle for draw

Burnley and Everton shared the points in an entertaining Premier League arm-wrestle at Turf Moor.

The hosts made a lightning start, Robbie Brady’s strike from outside the box giving them the lead in the third minute.

Everton were vulnerable, but improved after an injury to Fabian Delph forced them into a reshuffle

midway through the first half.

They equalised just before the break through Dominic CalvertLewin, the Premier League’s leading scorer this season.

Both sides had chances to win it, only for goalkeepers Jordan Pickford and Nick Pope, the men vying for the England number one shirt, to shine in front of the watching Gareth

Southgate.

Burnley stay in the bottom three, a point behind 17th-placed Fulham.

The Clarets will have a game in hand on the majority of the league by the end of the weekend.

Everton are seventh, four points behind leaders Tottenham, although the Toffees could slide into the bottom half depending on other results.

Three boxing legends to return awards in solidarity with farmers

New Delhi, Dec 5 (Agencies): Three boxing legends Gurbax Singh Sandhu, Kaur Singh, and Jaipal Singh — Friday said they will return their awards to express solidarity with the farmers protesting against new agriculture laws. Sandhu, a former national boxing coach during whose tenure India secured its maiden Olympic medal in the sport, is a Dronacharya awardee. Kaur Singh, a former Asian Games (1982) gold medallist is a Padma Shri and Arjuna awardee while 1986 Asian Games silver medallist Jaipal Singh is an Arjuna awardee.

Kaur Singh, who was bestowed with Ar juna award in 1982 followed by Padma Shri in 1983, will go to Jalandhar Saturday morning to join fellow former sportspersons, who will be going to Delhi to return the awards to President Ram Nath Kovind, if the demands of farmers are not met. The 71-year-old, who once fought boxing legend Muhammad Ali in an exhibition match in 1980 in New Delhi, owns four acres of land in village Khanal Khurd in Punjab’s Sangrur and has been pained by the government’s action over the protesting farmers.

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Gurbax Singh Sandhu, Kaur Singh and Jaipal Singh

matlab nahi rakhde jad tak kissan sadka te han (The awards don’t mean anything to me till the time farmers are on the road).

Before I joined the Indian Army in late 1970s, my father Karnail Singh supported my boxing from the income from our farmland.

All my achievements are due to the efforts of my farmer father. Even though I have been suffering from ill health since the last two years, I will join the other sportspersons at Jalandhar on Saturday and give them my awards for returning to the president,” said Kaur Singh while talking with The Indian Express.

While Kaur Singh represented India in 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, his team-mate Jaipal Singh was member of the Indian boxing camp for 1984 Olympics. The 63-year-old

owns seven acres of agricultural land in the village Rup rohira in Sangrur district and has been following the farmers’ protests since the last five months. “Before starting boxing, I would often assist my father in our fields. I would accompany him to the mandis. Since then, while the price of oil has risen multiple times, the same cannot be said for the minimum support price. Along with the new laws, the farmers are asking guaranteed MSP by private companies. Many farmers in my village are still asking for suitable price for their farmland taken for national highways and such issues also need to be addressed.

The Arjuna award is given for excellence in sports but the farmer in me has decided to give back the award to the central government,” said Jaipal Singh.

Pujara caught in racism SA players return negative; first ODI on Sunday controversy at Yorkshire

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS): India’s top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara became part of a racism controversy after a couple of former Yorkshire employees lent support to former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq, who has alleged that the experience of racism at the county had forced him to attempt suicide.

Pujara, currently in Australia for Test series, had played for Yorkshire in 2015 and 2018. “(There were) continuous references to taxi drivers and restaurant workers when referring to (the) Asian community.

They called every person of colour ‘Steve’. Even (India batsman) Cheteshwar Pujara, who joined as

Online workshops for Indian hockey coaches and officials New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS): The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has announced that it will be conducting another set of online education workshops exclusively for Hockey India coaches, umpires and technical officials this month. The AHF had organised similar workshops in July, August, September, October and November 2020. A group of 12-30 coaches, umpires and technical officials will be attending the four ‘AHF Online Education Workshops’ to be held this month, starting on Saturday.

These online education workshops will be conducted free of cost for participating candidates online through Microsoft Teams application, with each workshop comprising a 3-4 hour session. Dato Tayyab Ikram, Chief Executive, Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) and Chairman FIH K Y M C

Development and Education Committee said, “Our ambition here at the Asian Hockey Federation is to see more and more coaches, umpires and technical officials get to a high level in their respective workings related to hockey. We believe that through these AHF Online Education Workshops in the last few months, and the ones coming up in December, we can further give them the opportunity to keep learning, improving and then executing their leanings on the pitch in the future.”

Along with the online workshops exclusively for Hockey India, the AHF will organise another set of online education workshops for all Asian hockey-playing nations in December. Hockey India has nominated a maximum of six candidates for each of these education workshops.

lier. The news means that the first ODI will be played on Sunday as per the revised schedule made on Friday.

“Cricket South Africa (CSA) is pleased to announce that the entire Proteas team has returned negative results from the Covid-19 tests that were

conducted in Cape Town ahead of the three-match, Betway One-Day International (ODI) series against England,” a statement from the CSA said on Saturday.

“The series opener will get underway as scheduled at Eurolux Boland Park on Sunday at 10:00,” the statement added.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways.”

Isaiah 55:8

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Late Lichumbemo Kikon A loving son, brother and uncle Born on : 13-04-1984 Died on : 19-11-2020

Late Chenibemo Kikon A loving son, husband father, brother and uncle Born on: 09-02-1987 Died on : 19-11-2020

You two left us without even saying goodbye. There are no words in any language that can even closely explain our heartache and helplessness to accept the reality. The one thing that reassures us is the realization that you two must be in a much better place. You grew up together, laughed and cried together, and now you are together with God. Whenever we look up at the twinkling glitters of the night sky, we’ll think of you and remember this saying, “Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are happy.”

It is with deep sense of gratitude and indebtedness that we the bereaved family members of Late Lichumbemo Kikon and Late Chenibemo Kikon would like to acknowledge the tremendous acts of kindness, consideration, humanity, generosity and serviceability shown towards our family following the unfortunate tragedy that befell us on 19th of November 2020.

We sincerely thank every group and individual who relentlessly help and support us in hour of need and grief all throughout the way from the site of accident in Yikhum Village to their final resting place in Longsa Village.

We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Longsa Baptist Church 2. Longsa Village Council 3. Yikhum Baptist Church 4. Yikhum Village Council 5. All ranks and files of DEF Wokha 6. All ranks and files of 40th Assam Rifles, Wokha 7. Longsa Ex-Servicemen 8. Dr. MM District Hospital, Wokha 9. Panacea Nursing Home, Wokha 10. Shri. R.P. Kikon, Addl. DGP, Nagaland We highly regret and apologize for not being able to mention all the names individually, who stood by us in every way possible, be it through your prayers and messages, physically, financially and emotionally. We have nothing to reciprocate your selfless gestures, but we will continue to pray for the love and mercy of the Almighty God to be upon each of you.

Loving family members.

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an overseas professional, was called Steve because they could not pronounce his name,” Taj Butt, one of the employees, was quoted as saying in a report on ESPNCricinfo.com Butt, who was employed within the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation as a community development officer, resigned within six weeks of joining due to the ‘targeted language used at the club’.

Tony Bowr y, who worked as a coach and cultural diversity officer at the club, was the other Yorkshire employee who testified.

“Many youngsters struggled to make progress, and the few that did found the environment of the dressing rooms very difficult and unwelcoming, as a direct result of racism they faced. It affected performance -- they were labelled trouble-makers,” he was quoted as saying.

For mer Yorkshire overseas players, Pakistan’s Rana Naved-ul Hasan and West Indies’s Tino Best have also reiterated their support to Rafiq in his fight against racism at the club.

Cape Town, Dec 5 (IANS): Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Saturday announced that its cricket team has returned negative results from the Covid-19 tests conducted after their first ODI against England was postponed due to one of the South African team players testing positive ear-

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beats Torres; extends NE beat E. Bengal 2-0; climb to 2nd spot in ISL Phogat unbeaten pro MMA record

New Delhi, Dec 5 (Agencies): NorthEast United FC piled further misery on SC East Bengal with a 2-0 win in their Indian Super League encounter at the Tilak Maidan, Goa. A Surchandra Singh (33’) own goal and an injury-time strike from Rochharzela (90’) helped the Highlanders remain unbeaten and climb to second spot in the league table, reports scroll.in. East Bengal are yet to score in the league. SCEB will be disappointed that a good display did not lead to points, with a couple of key refereeing decisions going against them.

SCEB coach Robbie Fowler made a solitary change to his starting XI which suffered a 0-3 defeat to Mumbai City FC with Sehnaj Singh coming in place of Daniel Fox. NEUFC coach Gerard Nus continued to shuffle his squad making five changes to the side that drew against FC Goa. Gurmeet, Ashutosh Mehta, Mashoor Shereef, Kwesi Appiah and Ninthoinganba Meetei were back in the playing eleven.

SCEB were clearly the better side in a dour first half but they failed to translate their dominance into scoring. Their first opportunity arrived in the

NEUFC defender’s arm before being parried by the keeper.

Sylla had a chance to settle the game in the 71st minute but with just the keeper to beat, the Guinean’s shot went wide.

But NEUFC eventually doubled their lead off a late counter attack. Suhair Vadakkepeedika picked out Rochharzela in the box and the youngster found the back of the net to end SCEB’s hopes.

NEUFC substitute Rochharzela scores past SCEB’s Debjit Majumder on the counter. (ISL)

4th minute from a Jacques Maghoma free-kick but Scot Neville’s header from the near-post fell into Gurmeet Singh’s arms.

Fowler must have thought his side had a penalty in the 20th minute when Maghoma, after taking a touch in the box, was tripped by Mehta. It looked like a clear foul but the referee waved play on.

NEUFC continued to hit their opponents on the counter as they had in previous matches. And that tactic paid off at the half-hour mark when they took the lead in a fortuitous manner. Appiah made a

fine run on the right flank and found Sylla in the box.

The striker failed to make good contact, but the ball deflected off defender Surchandra Singh’s leg and rolled into the goal.

The second half continued with the same intensity with both teams going on the attack early on. SCEB keeper Debjit Majumder was forced into action early in the second half with Appiah and Sylla both testing him.

At the hour mark, SCEB had another penalty claim when Anthony Pilkington’s shot at goal seemed to have brushed a

Despite rising costs, Japanese PM promises on delivering Olympics Tokyo, Dec 5 (IANS): Despite the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games costing the Japanese economy an additional 294 billion yen ($2.8 billion or over Rs 20,000 crore), Japan’s prime minister Yoshihide Suga has reiterated that the government will spare no effort to make the Games a success.

The Tokyo Olympic Games, which were scheduled to be held in 2020, had to be postponed to 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The games are now set to open on July 23, 2021. “I expressed my strong determination to host the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in the summer of next year as proof that humanity has defeated the pandemic,” Suga said during a video speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

The last official bud-

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get given by the organising committee in December 2019, months before the Games were postponed, was $16.9 billion.

But now Tokyo 2020 will also have to fall back on a contingency fund, which was mentioned in last year’s budget to cover the costs. “Tokyo’s costs are Tokyo’s costs,” Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto was quoted as saying. “To-

kyo 2020’s (allocation) is revenue that we can secure.

Within this revenue we have additional sponsorship that we have requested from partners and we also have insurance.”

About two-thirds of the added costs is being picked up by the government, with the other onethird going to the privatelyfunded organising committee.

Standings Club

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W

D

L

Pts

1. ATK Mohun Bagan

3

3

0

0

9

2. NorthEast United FC

4

2

2

0

8

3. Mumbai City FC

3

2

0

1

6

4. Bengaluru FC

3

1

2

0

5

5. Hyderabad FC

3

1

2

0

5

6. Chennaiyin FC

3

1

1

1

4

7. Jamshedpur FC

3

0

2

1

2

8. FC Goa

3

0

2

1

2

9. Kerala Blasters FC

3

0

2

1

2

10. Odisha FC

3

0

1

2

1

11. SC East Bengal

3

0

0

3

0

Kohli, Bumrah among Lara’s best of this era

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS): Indians Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli feature in Brian Lara’s lists of five best batsmen and bowlers of this era.

The former West Indies captain listed Kohli, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, England’s Joe Root, South African AB de Villiers, and Australia’s Steve Smith as the best batsmen of this era on his Instagram account, although he did not rank them.

Among bowlers, Lara mentioned Bumrah, England’s Jofra Archer and James Anderson, South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan as the best five in the present era.

Lara also mentioned the five best batsmen he played against- Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, Kumar Sangakkara and Rahul Dravid.

Saunders beats Murray to retain WBO title

Saunders was never really troubled as he hurt his opponent multiple times during the bout.

L o nd o n , D e c 5 (Agencies): Billy Joe Saunders beat fellow Briton Martin Murray by unanimous decision to successfully retain his WBO super-middleweight crown at Wembley Arena.

According to BBC, it was the 30th win of his undefeated professional career for Saunders, who entered the world title bout rated a heavy 1-25 favourite by bookmakers.

Saunders took the fight 120-109 120-109 118-110 on the judges’ cards.

The 31-year-old is now eyeing the winner of Callum Smith’s bout with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on December 19. “I’ve been out over a year and it’s like boxing in the cemetery,” said Saunders.

“I like to perform for the crowd and I tried to set a rhythm but he is a cunning old fox and he ties you up

well. “I probably needed the rounds going into the New Year and I hope he has a good Christmas and he goes back to his family. The main thing is I’m 30-0.”

It was Murray’s fifth unsuccessful shot at a world title and the 38-year-old conceded afterwards it may be his last fight.

Saunders delivered a controlled and confident display, finding success with uppercuts and body shots

as the southpaw dominated the early exchanges. Murray stumbled to the canvas in the fourth round and, though a knockdown was not called, the veteran fighter clearly felt a powerful combination from Saunders.

“It was a clear knockdown,” said Saunders.

“That could have changed the entire fight, if it was called a knockdown.”

Murray connected with a jab in the seventh and was competitive throughout, despite saying his back went in round eight, but Saunders was the dominant fighter and remained disciplined for the 12 rounds.

Saunders said afterwards his next outing “has to be a big fight”.

He was close to securing a fight with Alvarez in May before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Her tfordshire fighter was then considered as an opponent for the Mexican in September, but withdrew from talks, suggesting that he did not want to go into such a fight without adequate preparation, even if offered significant money. Instead, fellow Briton Smith agreed to face Alvarez at short notice later this month.

Ritu Phogat beat Philippines’ Jomary Torres via technical knockout in round one of ONE Championship ( Phogat Twitter)

New Delhi, Dec 5 (Agencies): Indian wrestler-turned-mixed martial arts fighter Ritu Phogat won her fourth consecutive MMA championship title in Singapore. The 26-yearold Indian beat Philippines’ Jomary Torres via technical knockout in round one of ONE Championship (ONE) at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, reports The Indian Express. Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat was triumphant once again, stopping the Philippines’ Jomary “The Zamboanginian Fighter” Torres in the opening bout. Torres stunned Phogat with straight punches early on, causing the latter to shoot for a takedown. On the mat, Phogat was the

picture of perfection, swiftly moving into a mounted crucifix to end the bout with elbows from the top. Using her hammerfists and her elbow she not only rendered her harmless and defenceless but made sure this was the most dreaded fight of her career.

Maintaining her pro MMA 4-0 record, Phogat in the post-match presser said, “I am constantly pushing my boundaries in the circle and the match with Jomary bore witness to the same.

I am so fortunate to have got the opportunity to fight her at the ONE: Big Bang.

Although this was not an easy match, I know I have bigger challenges to combat in future. My next focus is

securing the top spot at the ONE Women’s Atomweight Grand Prix tournament and I am working relentlessly to bring the glory home. I had to miss my sister’s wedding for the match and have really sacrificed to get to this level. I am really looking forward to visit home for a couple of weeks now although I don’t want it to hamper my training.”

My heart is in the right place and my passion is undeterred to expedite India’s run in the MMA space. We must have started late but I’ll ensure that we get there sooner than the others! I wish to start an academy for MMA athletes in India down the line, although that vision may take some time to transform into reality.”

Napoli renames stadium after Maradona L o nd o n , D e c 5 (Agencies): Napoli have renamed their stadium after late club legend Diego Maradona.

Former Argentina attacking midfielder and manager Maradona, who died aged 60 in November, led the Italian side to two Serie A titles, in 1987 and 1990.

The Stadio San Paolo will now be known as the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, after the Napoli city council approved the resolution, reports BBC. Napoli owner Aurelio de Laurentiis proposed renaming the stadium in an open letter after Maradona’s death.

The mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, also backed the idea.

Maradona spent seven years at Napoli after joining from Barcelona in 1984, also winning the 1987 Coppa Italia and 1989 Uefa Cup with the Italian club.

Fans gathered at the

Mick Schumacher on brink of F2 title in Bahrain

MANAMA, Dec 5 (Reuters): Mick Schumacher stood on the brink of winning the Formula Two championship after Saturday’s penultimate race of the season in Bahrain left the German 14 points clear of sole title rival Callum Ilott with a maximum 17 still available.

The son of seven times Formula One champion Michael is graduating to F1 next year after securing a seat at Ferrari-powered Haas. He finished seventh in the feature race with Britain’s Ilott sixth.

Schumacher, who star ted 18th and nine places behind fellow Ferrari Academy driver Ilott, gained two extra points for the fastest race lap to make sure his lead over the Briton remained unchanged.

The final race is at the Sakhir circuit on Sunday.

The top two are now the only drivers in contention for the title, with Saturday’s race won by Red Bull and Honda protege Yuki Tsunoda ahead of China’s Guanyu Zhou and Schumacher’s future Haas team mate Nikita Mazepin.

Fans gathered at Napoli’s stadium to lay tributes to Diego Maradona after his death.

stadium to pay tribute to him after his death on 25 November and Napoli honoured him before their Europa League match against HNK Rijeka, each player wearing a shirt with ‘Maradona 10’ on the back.

“The resolution was signed by the entire city

council,” said the council in a statement.

It added that Maradona was “the greatest footballer of all time” who “with his immense talent and magic honoured the Napoli team shirt for seven years” and “receiving in exchange from the whole city an eternal and

unconditional love”.

Maradona made 188 appearances for Napoli, more than he made for any other club in his career, and scored 81 goals.

He represented Argentina in four World Cups and was captain when they won the 1986 title in Mexico.

FIFA approves measure to protect women footballers

New Delhi, Dec 5 (Agencies): Football governing body, FIFA on Friday approved landmark measures to protect women footballers. The FIFA Council approved new rules, including a minimum 14week paternity leave for female players -- with at least eight weeks after birth, reports NDTV. After the completion of a player’s maternity leave, her club will be under an “obligation to reintegrate her” into football activity and “provide adequate ongoing medical support”. “The players are the protagonist of the game, they are the most important part of the game and we have to make sure that we set the stage for them to shine. When it comes to female players, we should bring more stability to their careers. For example, if they need to take a maternity leave, then they don’t have to worry,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a video tweeted on the governing body’s Twitter handle.

“If we are serious about boosting the women’s game, we have to look at all these aspects,” he added.

Female players will now get 14-week paternity leave.

Without providing too many details, the FIFA president said new rules would also be introduced to give greater stability to coaches.

“Coaches develop how we play and inspire the players, they too need job security and we have established minimum standards to protect them,” he said.

The mandatory 14week maternity leave would see players guaranteed a minimum two-thirds of their contracted salary, while

FIFA also made it harder for clubs to part company with pregnant players, saying “no female player should ever suffer a disadvantage of any sort on the basis of her pregnancy”. The revamped FIFA Club World has been pushed back further. FIFA, in a media release, said that a Club World Cup, in the current format with seven teams, be organised for late 2021 and the hosting rights for this competition be awarded to Japan.

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