January 5, 2021

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Govt’s claims of Covaxin efficacy questioned

NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): In a move that is seen to promote ‘Made in India’ products, Bharat Biotech a Hyderabad firm has been given the nod to sell its Covaxin. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation on Sunday accorded approval for restricted emergency use of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India (SII), and the indigenously developed vaccine Covaxin of Bharat Biotech.

Several experts have raised concern over the “hasty approval” granted to the COVID-19 vaccines despite the lack of adequate efficacy data.

A doctor-cum-research head of a lab affiliated to a government research lab also expressed reservations.

“At this point, I wouldn’t advise Covaxin. All we seem to know is that it’s safe and so may not be harmful but efficacy is a different matter and needs to be proved,” the expert said requesting anonymity. “In the interest of transparency, we ask that the regulator share detailed rationale or the decision along with disclosure of data... We are baffled to understand

what scientific logic has motivated top experts in the SEC (Subject Expert Committee) to approve this vaccine (Covaxin) post haste,” Malini Aisola, of the All India Drug Action Network, said in a statement.

However, Randeep Guleria, Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, referred to Covaxin as a “backup vaccine” and added that it is to be used if it was not clear how efficacious the SII vaccine would be.

However, noted virologist Shahid Jameel said he does believe that eventually Covaxin would turn out to be safe and show more than 70 per cent efficacy.

“I say this based on the platform, which is widely used and Bharat Biotech’s own track record of successfully making inactivated viral vaccines,” he said.

He also said his concerns are based on the processes adopted for approving the vaccine and also on the utterances of people in responsible positions.

“If approval requires both safety and efficacy data for a representative population, phase 2 safety and immunogenicity do not fulfil that criteria,” he said.

Nagaland bat study: Swamy to file CBI complaint

Dzükou fire: NPF slams PDA China denies coronavirus Nagaland COVID-19 tally 11935 govt’s lackadaisical attitude leaked from Wuhan lab COVID-19 STATUS AS ON january 4, 2021

DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): BJP Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Subramanian Swamy has said that he would file a complaint with the CBI on the “Nagaland Bat Virus illegal study”.

In a tweet, Swamy said “I will file with CBI a complaint on the Nagaland Bat Virus illegal study conducted

by Tata’s NCBS in collaboration with Wuhan University and PLA. The US Army may also been involved with NCBS. It is completely antinational & illegal since mandatory clearance from ICMR was not taken.”

Swamy claimed that Bat Virus Study was not submitted to ICMR of Health Ministry, which he said was mandatory. “The Report of the illegal study was signed

by Bat woman She Zhengli of Wuhan U and Uma Ramakrishnan of Tata’s NCBS. This was admitted when questioned by me during a Standing Committee hearing,” he claimed.

It may be mentioned that following media reports regarding study of bats in Nagaland, National Centre for Biological Sciences on February 4, 2020 clarified that no biological samples or infectious agents were transferred into or out of India and stressed that the study had no connection with corona viruses.

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Urges Centre for CBI, NIA probe DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): Expressing pain and anguish over the ravaging wild fire at Dziikou valley, NPF slammed the PDA government for its “lackadaisical attitude” and urged the chief minister or his ministerial cabinet to personally survey area and do the needful steps to contain the fire as well as to protect the valley.

NPF stated that since the Dzükou valley can be termed as a National asset, it urged the Centre to immediately look into the matter with great seriousness and may even involve the CBI or NIA to probe the cause of the inferno.

Alleging that the inferno cannot be considered as a natural disaster, but a man made fire causing great

“That is why we conduct a phase 3. It is the closest you get to a population.

Where is that data? Vaccines are not drugs. They are given to healthy people. They are prevention not a treatment.

Both safety and efficacy is required,” he said.

He also questioned what is an approval for a ‘backup’? ‘Does this mean that if needed, a vaccine of unproven efficacy would be used?’ He said the biggest concern is that ‘sidestepping’ processes and poor/ complex communication will fuel vaccine hesitancy

in India. “There is already evidence of that on account of fast tracked development timescales. Our country has one of the finest immunisation programmes. It will also undermine the global value of India’s vaccine industry, which is first rate by any measure,” he said.

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Dr Balram Bhargava had Sunday said Covaxin is based on an inactivated whole virus, having potential to target mutated coronavirus strains including the UK-variant, and it was a major reason

for giving it a conditional nod. He, however, had also said no clear data regarding the efficacy of the vaccine is available so far.

“The data generated so far demonstrates a strong immune response (both antibody as well as T cell) and in-vitro viral neutralisation.

The ongoing clinical trial is the largest trial on 25,800 subjects, in which 23,000 volunteers have already been enrolled including subjects with comorbid conditions, and the vaccine has demonstrated safety till date,” he (Cont’d on p-8) said.

Dzükou valley fire ‘under control’

Vax to cost Rs. 219-292 to govt, higher price for pvt mkt

PTI adds: COVID vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will cost USD 3-4 per shot (Rs 219-292) to the government and will be priced at double that rate in private market ones such sales open up, said the CEO of its Indian manufacturer on Monday.

Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, has a licence to produce the shot and has already manufactured close to 50 million doses.

Its CEO Adar Poonawalla told PTI that the company will start selling the Covishield to the government and GAVI (Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization) nations in the first stage, followed by the private market.

Indian drug regulator on Sunday approved Covishield and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for restricted emergency use in the country.

“We want the vaccine to be affordable and accessible to all. The government of India will receive it at a far more affordable price of USD 3-4, since they will be buying in a larger volume,” he said. Only after meeting their requirements, “the private market will open up where the pricing would be USD 6-8 per dose, he said. Serum will have 100 million doses in a month, and will possibly double it by April.

harm not only to the beauty of the valley but also to the environment, NPF said that stringent action should be initiated against any miscreants found responsible for the fire.

Besides being a tourist hotspot, NPF said that the valley was also home to various species of flora and fauna and burning of such forest will deeply dampen the ecological balance.

Meanwhile, NPF lauded Governor, RN Ravi for showing his personal concern as the latter visited the blazing valley to take first hand information.

It also appreciated the Air Force, National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, DC and SP Kohima, Forest department, Southern Angami Youth Organization volunteers and all those involved for giving their best effort to douse the blazing fire.

Says global outbreaks caused pandemic

BEIJING, JAN 4 (PTI): China on Monday vehemently refuted the US charge that the novel coronavirus was leaked from a bio lab in the country and asserted that the pandemic was likely to have been caused by separate outbreaks in multiple places in the world. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying’s remarks came amidst reports that a ten-member team of the World Health Organisation (WHO) scientists would visit China this month to probe the origin of the coronavirus, which emerged in Wuhan in December 2019.

Beijing is yet to confirm the visit by the WHO team and remained silent about granting permission for it to visit Wuhan city in central China.

“I have no detailed information for you,” Hua told a media briefing here when asked about the visit of the WHO team and whether its schedule included a visit to Wuhan.

China has been proactively questioning the widely-held view that the deadly outbreak broke out in a wet market in Wuhan where the live animals are sold. The market remained closed and sealed since early last year.

In May 2020, the World Health Assembly (WHA)- the governing body of the 194-member states of WHO- approved a resolution to set up an independent inquiry to conduct an “impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation” of the international re(Cont’d on p-8) sponse as well as that of WHO.

Fire line cutting underway at Dzükou valley on January 4. (DIPR)

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ACTIVE CASES Symptomatic Death Recovunder Mi- Total Critical-ICU Death ered Investiga- grated Cases Se- With- With On tion vere out Oxy- VentiOxygen gen lator 0 0 0 4 6208 51 0 72 6404 0 0 0 0 39 1 0 0 41 0 0 0 0 3610 21 0 31 3715 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9 18 1 0 0 0 131 2 0 6 179 0 0 0 0 592 2 0 9 604 0 0 0 0 498 0 0 0 502 0 0 0 0 47 0 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 243 1 0 0 244

Dimapur Kiphire Kohima Longleng Mokokchung Mon Peren Phek Tuensang

58 1 52 0 32 1 4 0 0

10 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 0

1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

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Zunheboto Total

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0 17

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139 11551

0 79

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3 132

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*10 deaths not due to Covid-19 *0 deaths under investigation

DIMAPUR,JAN 4 (NPN): Nagaland’s COVID-19 tally rose to 11935 after 5 cases were reported on Monday-- 2 each in Dimapur and Kohima and 1 in Mon. Further, the distribution across various categories include 4657 cases from the armed forces/police, 1836 returnees, 4876 traced contacts and 566 frontline workers.

As on January 4, there were 173 active cases while 11551 had recovered from the infection and 132 migrated.

Meanwhile, India’s virus caseload rose to 1,03,40,469, while the death toll increased to 1,49,649 with 214 new fatalities, Health ministry stated.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 99,46,867.

Govt-farmers talks end in deadlock, next meet on Jan 8 New Delhi, Jan 4 (PTI): The seventh round of talks between protesting unions and three central ministers ended inconclusively on Monday as farmer groups stuck to their demand for the repeal of three farm laws, while the government listed out various benefits of the new Acts for the growth of the country’s agriculture sector.

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said he remains hopeful of a solution in the next meeting on January 8, but asserted that efforts need to be made from both sides for a solution to be reached (taali dono haathon se bajti hai). He also said no outcome could be reached in today’s meeting as farmer leaders remained adamant on one issue of repeal of the laws, but the government wanted a clause-wise discussion on the legislations to take forward the talks.

Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan head towards Delhi, to join the main agitation, Monday. (PTI)

Farmer leaders, however, alleged that it was the government’s “ego problem” that was coming in the way of resolving the issues and they insisted they would not relent on their key demands for the repeal of the three laws and a legal guarantee for the MSP (minimum support price) system for procurement of their crops. From the very beginning of the meeting,

union leaders kept on insisting on the repeal of the three contentious farm laws and the two sides took a long break after just about one hour of discussions.

During the break, representatives of protesting farmers had their own food, arranged from langar (community kitchen), as they have been doing for the last few times. However, unlike the last round of talks on

He said 14 sorties were carried out during the day and 28,000 litres of water was dropped by these choppers, taking the total number of sorties till date to 56 and 75,000 litres of water dropped. He informed the meeting that IAF would be operating its choppers from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday to contain the spread of fire.

Shihab claimed that, as per IAF assessment, the fire was well within control and expressed his optimism that the situation would be totally brought under control in a day or two. He said IAF was carrying out the entire operation in coordination with the State government, Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Dimapur civil airfield, Kohima

DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): The overall situation in Dzükou Valley, where a fire has been raging since December 29 and has turned vast areas into cinders, was now more or less under control.

Informing this, deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima and District Disaster Management Authority chairman Mohammed Ali Shihab A told a review meeting here on Monday that fire line cutting was carried out in full swing, while four India Air Force (IAF) helicopters, two helicopters from Rangapahar Military Station and two from Dimapur civil airfield were carrying out operations to contain the inferno by dropping water from Bambi buckets.

December 30, the ministers did not join the union leaders for the langar food and were seen having their own discussion separately during the break, which lasted for almost two hours.

The two sides got together again to resume their discussions at around 5.15 p.m., but no headway could be made as the talks remained focussed on the farmers’ demand for the repeal of the Acts.

Farmer leaders said the government said it needs to consult internally and thereafter it would come back to the unions. The union leaders will also have their own meeting on Tuesday to decide their next course of action.

In Monday’s talks, another key demand of farmers for a legal guarantee to the Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement system barely came up for

discussion.

Kavitha Kur ungati of Mahila Kisan Adhikar Manch, said, “The standoff continued as the government is talking about benefits of the laws and we are asking for the repeal of those laws.”

Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rajewal) President Balbir Singh Rajewal said farmers will not agree to anything less than the repeal of three farms laws.

“We will discuss only the MSP issue and the repeal of laws. It is the ego problem of the government that is coming in way of resolving issues,” he said.

Talking to reporters after the meeting, Tomar said the farmer leaders should flag specific issues in the three laws on which they have problems. He maintained that the talks took place in a cordial atmosphere.

9 more detected with UK Covid strain; total 38 NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (IANS): Nine more Covid patients have been detected carrying the new and highly infectious strain of novel coronavirus from the UK, taking the total number of such cases to 38 in the country, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

All the nine latest additions have been reported from a single laboratory in the national capital, which accounts for nearly half of the total cases of new mutant coronavirus strain. The Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology have reported all the new nine cases detected on Monday.

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have also reported 8 cases till date. Together, NCDC and IGIB have detected 18 of the total 38 cases.

district administration and Indian Oil Corporation.

The DC said Addl SP Kohima and SDO (C) Jakhama went to Khuzama to assess the spread of fire from Dzükou valley, adding that National Disaster Response Force and Manipur police team were seen at the site of the incident coordinating the situation.

In Monday’s operation to contain the fire, he said 78 personnel were involved, which included 17 Kohima police personnel, 10 personnel from 4th NAP, five from forest department and 46 from NDRF (including those stationed at base camp).

Mentioning that the operation team, except NDRF personnel who are staying back at the base camp, returned to Kohima, Shihab said the operation would resume on Tuesday with the teams departing Viswema Dzükou entry point at 5 a.m. SP Kohima, Manoj Kumar, ADC Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, DFO Raj Kumar and others also attended the meeting.

After the meeting, the DC also briefed about the entire situation in Dzükou to commissioner of Nagaland Rovilatuo Mor. (Cont’d on p-8)

Gov, Dy.CM extend Thüni greetings DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): Nagaland governor RN Ravi has extended warm Thüni greetings to the people of Nagaland specially to the members of the Chakhesang community. In his message, Ravi said that Thüni—a thanksgiving festival for a bountiful harvest and good health—promotes significant virtues such as equity, friendship, peace, purity and originality.

Governor also called upon all responsible to continue to be steadfast in following Covid-19 protocols stated as they celebrate Thüni festival. “On this auspicious occasion, I wish everybody good health, peace and prosperity. God bless you all!” Ravi stated.

Dy. CM: State deputy chief minister Y Patton has also greeted the Chakhesang community on the occasion of Thuni festival. In a message, Patton said that the post harvest Thanksgiving festival is also a well-timed celebration to welcome the New Year. “It is a time to renew friendship and dispel enmity of the past,” he added. Patton, who is also the state BJP legislature party leader, conveyed warmest Thuni greetings and wishes the Chakhesang community on behalf of the state BJP legislatures.

Speed limit in Dmu fixed at 40 kms/hr

DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): Dimapur police has fixed the vehicular speed limit at 40 kms per hour within Dimapur Town area upto Chumoukedima for a period of one month with effect from January 5, 2021 to February 3, 2021.

In a notification, Commissioner of Police, Dimapur stated that this was done so in the interest of public safety and convenience and as per rules laid down under Section 112 of MV Act. K Y M C

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CBCMHK celebrates New Year

Theological Students celebration.

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill, Kohima (CBCMHK) celebrated New Year at Church premises under the theme, “Come let us worship the King”.

presenting special praise during New Year A press release by media and publicity committee, CBCMHK stated that during the service, pastor, CBCMHK, Rev. Dr. Wepre Mero, urged upon the congregation to live a purpose-

ful life with vision of hope, love, care and transcending humanity by aiming at higher valued of Christian life.

The pandemic had barred all beautiful living

conditions of the humanity where one should take challenges under positive aspect and live closer to God with greater visions and aimed for salvation, stated Mero, further adding that one should maintain all health precautions and stay safe and fit.

As part of offering the first day labour to God, CBCMHK also organised social work on January 2 at main church complex of CBCMHK, Lerie Sector Church, Hindi-Nagamese Fellowship and The Light House Prayer and Worship Centre, Tekhuba, respectively by cleaning the compounds and dismantling of decorations materials.

PRSU 41st general session DIMAPUR: Pathso Range Students’ Union (PRSU) has informed that its 41st general session under the theme “anchoring the millennial truth” would be held from January 5 to 6 at Tsuwao Village.

An executive session of the union would also be held on the same day after the inaugural session. All unit presiAdvisor to chief minister, technical education & elections, Medo Yokha accompanied by dents, general secretaries DC & SP Kohima, SDO civil Jakhama, village representatives and others visited Dzükou and executive chairmen have valley to take first hand report of fire fighting exercise on January 2. (DPRO Kohima) been requested to attend.

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news in Brief RO Kohima informs landowners: Revenue Officer, Kohima, Keviletuo Nisa has informed concerned landowners that damaged compensation in regard to Kohima-Jessami 2-lane project would be paid in the office of DC, Kohima on January 6, 9 a.m. Concerned landowners have been requested to be present physically and to bring along four recent passport size photos (not scanned) and Aadhaar card (xerox)/ID proof and bank pass book (front page xerox). Payment to any other representative other than the concerned person shall not be entertained.

Official Nagaland calendar and diary 2021: Official Nagaland calendar 2021 and Nagaland diary 2021, published by Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Nagaland will be available for sale at directorate of IPR, New Capital Complex, Kohima from January 4 onwards. Interested persons may avail them during office working hours at the government approved rates; Calendar at Rs.150 and Diary at Rs.200.

DDFRA meeting: Dimapur District Football Referee Association (DDFRA) has convened an emergency meeting on January 5, 10 a.m. DDSC stadium, room no 7. All DDFRA members have been requested to attend the meeting.

ZYS golden jubilee: Zheri Youth Society (ZYS), Z Khel Viswema has informed that its golden jubilee (19712021) would be held on January 5, 10 a.m. at Zheri Mechü Kitie (Yoho Kita). Due to the pandemic, only one member from each family as representative has been invited to the programme. All have been requested to wear traditional attire and strictly adhere to the SOPs. MHD general body meeting: Mao Hoho Dimapur (MHD) has convened a general body meeting on January 7, 11 a.m. at Mao Catholic Community Dimapur (MCCD) hall, Walford colony, Dimapur. All members have been requested to wear attires with traditional motifs and attend the meeting.

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NTSU holds annual session DIMAPUR: Niuland Town Students Union (NTSU) held its 19th annual session on December 29 and 30 under the theme “quality education”.

A press release by NTSU stated that advisor, NASU, Hekiye H Awomi and general secretary, SKK, Bokalu V Jimo exhorted the students as guest speaker and theme speaker respectively.

Pastor, SBCNT, Tokivi Yeptho unveiled the union’s constitution and

DIMAPUR: Shitiri clan of Old Changsu Village observed monolith dedication service programme on December 30 at B-Khel Old Changsu village, rooted in remembrance of late N. Phyophio Shitiri, the first Christian convert from Old Changsu village in the year 1919, while commemorating 100 years of his Christianity.

A press release by convenor, monolith committee, Thungpenshan Shitiri stated that brief profile outline was narrated from families of both late N. Phyophio Shitiri, while the monolith was dedicated by pastor, Lotha Baptist Church Kukidolong, Dimapur, Rev. Nchibemo Shitiri.

A word of encouragement and reminiscence was shared by retd. Deputy Director General (G), Geological Survey of India, Govt. of India, R. Tsironthung Shitiri.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by ACF director Dimapur, T Chenithung Shitiri and invocation by pastor Old Changsu Baptist Church, Chonbemo Shitiri.

Condolence Message

The NNC (PB), Lotha Region condoles Late Chumdemo Murry, born on January 1920 and demise on 30th December 2020. He was very sincere and dedicated member of Naga National Council till his demise as Rajupeyu, Tiyi Sub-Region.

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"Blessed are those who die in the Lord, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them".

Missing you dearly, Husband, Daughters, Son-in-laws & Grand Children

further bestowed blessings while president, NTSU, T Kavika delivered welcome address.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was attended by host of dignitaries from All Sümi Students Union (SKK), Wester n Sümi Students Union (WSSU), Dimapur Sumi Students Union (DSSU), Satakha Range Students Union (SRSU), Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) and Niuland Area Students Union (NASU).

Shitiri clan dedicates monolith

Rev. 14:13

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“Be strong for God’s Eye is on you” Ezra 5:5 We the bereaved family of Lt Martoshi, would like to convey our profound gratitude to each and every individual, friends, neighbours, sympathizers and well wishers who stood by us and shared our grief, sorrow and supported us physically, emotionally, financially, materially and spiritually during his prolonged illness till his last breath.

It is with deep regret that we are unable to mention all names individually. However, it is our earnest prayer that our Good Lord bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children and relatives.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021

NNC (PB)Lotha Region H.Q.Wokha, Nagaland

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“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them.” (Rev 14:13)

Life moves on but sweet memories still lingers your values, compassion and your spirit remain in our hearts. You are always loved, never forgotten.

Died on 4th Jan 2015

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Loving Wife, Son, Daughters, In-laws, Grand-children & Relatives

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Mrs. Thungyani Ngullie 05.01.2021

LATE NIKHILHU SAKHRIE (01/03/1947 - 23/12/2020)

Lt. P. Chumdemo Murry

(Born in: 1920, Died on: 30-12-2020)

The family of Late Nikhilhu Sakhrie wishes to acknowledge and express our sincere appreciation for all the kindness and empathy conveyed to us in different ways, during this difficult time. We are deeply touched by your compassion, contributions and most of all your respect for his final resting. Our family can in no way thank you enough or least mention everyone's name but it is our sincere prayer that God reaches out to you and bless you as you have been to us.

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We, the family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all those who stood by us and rendered us unconditional love and support physically, financially, materially and morally during the illness and demise of Lt. P. Chumdemo Murry on 30/12/2020.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individuals but your good deeds will always be treasured in our hearts. We pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Ayo. The year went cold and painful.

The universe looked empty all Seasons.

Thoughts of your absence still feels strange.

But faith tells, Heaven is a better place than this world.

Truest love, you will be forever cherished and loved.

• Your children and loved ones.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving wife, children, grand children and great grand children

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“For he that is entered into his rest he also hath ceased from his own work as God did from his”

Heb. 4:10

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand” Isaiah 41:10

KEVIYIETO MAKRITSU

20/09/1936 – 01/01/2021 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:7

As we grieve the sad demise of our father Late Keviyieto Makritsu, words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, friends, well-wishers, churches and organisations. We are indebted to you for your unreserved contribution spiritually, physically, materially, financially and unconditional moral support through words of comfort and encouragement during his illness and at the ultimate demise on 1st January 2021.

We are unable to thank each and everyone of you in person but we pray that our Almighty God bless you abundantly for your noble deeds rendered to our family.

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Wife, Sons, Daughter, In-laws, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Relatives.

Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt thanks to each and everyone who have been praying and supporting our family during the illness of our Dearest Mother Late Neilieü (Chiechama Village) and also during her last journey on 24/12/2020.

We pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving Children, In-Laws, Grand Children and Great Grand Children

Born on : 02.03.1955 – Died on : 31.12.2020 We, the bereaved family of Lt. K. Yemong Rtd. Supervisor would like to convey our deepest gratitude to all who have stood by us during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved father. Through this column, we would like to thank all individuals, neighbours, organisations, churches, tribles and council for your consistent support. Your selfless and tireless deeds lay indebted, with words unable to gratify for it the gracious Lord bless you all abundantly.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021

nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Is the farmers’ issue helping the opposition to come together ?

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WEATHER FORECAST December 5

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

29 14

Aizawl

Partly sunny and very warm

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Partly sunny

27 11 27 13 28 11

Itanagar Sunny and pleasant

26 13

Shillong Partly sunny, nice and warm

22 8

Kohima

Mostly sunny and pleasant

Dimapur Hazy sunshine Mkg

Sunshine and pleasant

24 10 28 12 26 10

Tuensang Mostly sunny and not as warm 21 7

Mostly sunny

23 12

Zunheboto Sunshine and delightful

23 8

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Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) addressing the quasquicentennial celebration.

DIMAPUR: Chozuba Village Baptist Church (CVBC) celebrated its quasquicentennial-125 years of Christianity on December 27 at the newly dedicated church building under the theme, “Great is thy Faithfulness”.

A press release by Quasquicentennia Celebration Committee (QCC) chairman, Jolayi Nienü stated that Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) general secretary Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho unveiled the monolith wherein Quasquicentennial Celebration Committee chairman, Purhiyi Demo

presided over the unveiling ceremony.

Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho asserted that the history of Christianity lay not on one’s achievement but what God had done for us.

Keyho reminded that the first missionaries who brought the message of the love of God had a divine purpose so that the generations to come would continue to celebrate the faithfulness of God saying.

125 years of Christianity in a village is an event to be lived and we must continue to reach out to the unreached beyond

the horizon by setting the mission to the east, west south and north and not remain complacent, Keyho added.

The opening ceremony was led by senior pastor of the church, Rev. Thepupa Swüro, Chozuba Area Baptist Church Council (CABCC) chairman, Vekusa Lohe invoked God’s blessing while Jolayi Nienü delivered the welcome note.

The souvenir was released by board chairman, Vipralhou Kesiezie and greetings message was delivered by Khedi Baptist Church pastor, Neisalie

Keretsü.

Special praises were presented by men fellowship of Khedi Baptist Church, Kohima Village, Yorüba Baptist Church choir, quasquicentennial choir and local Church combine choir while benediction was proposed by One Challenge International, Nepal field director, Rev. Besütsoyi Demo.

Earlier, a new Church building with sitting capacity of 2500 was dedicated

by Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) executive secretary, Rev. Khrotso Mero on December 26.

The function was led

by CBCC youth secretary, Muluvoyi Nienu and worship service by pastor Rev. Vesavo Shijo while Rev. Khrotso Mero spoke to the congregation.

During the programme, invocation prayer was pronounced by Rev. Pitolu Keyho, welcome address by building committee chairman, Lhüsetso Shijo, greetings by SABAK, Pughoboto executive secretary, Rev. Hotokhu P. Zhimomi and special praises by Bozio Nienü and Phizolü Nienü, Stewards of the Local Church and Quasquicentennial choir followed by benediction by senior pastor, Dapu Küllao.

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on farm Act 2020 in Kiphire

Farmers with KVK functionaries at the training programme held in various villages under Kiphire district.

DIMAPUR: KVK Kiphire conducted a training programme on “diversified farming practices for doubling farmers’ income” at Ngoromi, Sangtsoze, Thuthuze and Tsungphong villages from December 19 to 22.

A press release by KVK Kiphire stated that, AC, Longmatra, NSRLM, Sepila Sangtam highlighted on value addition of crops like ginger, gooseberry and wild apple and explained on how to make

candy as well as gooseberry wine.

Importance of value addition was also imparted to farmers and how it would have impact on their economic growth.

SMS, agro meteorology DAMU, KVK Kiphire, Temjenna Jamir highlighted on crop diversification for better conditions of food security and stated that crop diversification not only played a role in doubling farmers’ income but also acted as one of the

main sources in rejuvenating soil, provided crops were selected accordingly during cropping season.

Integrated farming system models such as livestock with crop, fishery with poultry, piggery with fishery and horticulture based farming system was also discussed.

During the training programme, Farm Act 2020 was also highlighted to the participants. A total of 120 farmers attended the training programmes.

WNYSU 58th general session held UGC extends timelines for online

The first Metsio Thai Award recipient was given to Tsuwing M Lam, from Wolam Nyuking village. (DIPR)

D I M A P U R : Wo l a m Nyukyan (New Pangsha) Students’ Union (WNYSU) 58th general session was held on December 29 at Wolam Nyukyan (New

Pangsha).

According to DIPR report, during the session Metsio Thai Award was presented. The first Metsio Thai award recipient went

to Tsuwing M Lam from Wolam Nyuking village who secured the top 16th position in HSLC examination 2020.

The award was felicitated by president, Khiamniungan Students’ Union (KSU), P. Hatho. During the felicitation programme, Tsuwing Lam encouraged the young students to set targets and constantly motivate themselves.

It may be noted that the award was initiated by WNYSU, honoring pioneer, late Metsio Thai, the first matriculate and first preUniversity passed among Khiamniungans and founder of KSU and WNYSU. The award was approval

by KSU on December 22, 2017 for the topper in HSLC examination among Khiamniungan tribe.

applications for scholarship

DIMAPUR: University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, Government of India has extended timelines for online applications for scholarship and has invited fresh applications (including renewals) from regular and full time students under four schemes for 2020- 2021; Indira Gandhi PG scholarship for single girl child (SGC); PG scholarship for university rank holder candidate (URH); Ishan Uday special scheme for North Eastern region (NER); PG scholarship for professional courses for SC/ST candidates.

According to DIPR report, the guidelines of each scheme may be accessed at “national scholarship portal”. The students who are eligible and have been admitted in the recognised institutions as per guidelines may submit

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NE to get 3rd international airport by Mar 2021

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport

Ag artala, Jan 4 (IANS): After Guwahati and Imphal, Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport is set to become the third international airport in the north-eastern region, after a Rs. 438 crore project under construction is completed in March 2021, Airport Authority of India (AAI) officials said on Monday.

Construction work on the new integrated terminal building of MBB Airport has been completed and now the interior work is going on. By March 31, all the work would be completed, an AAI official added.

“Through the MBB Airport, the state government is keen to begin air connectivity with Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries,” a senior AAI official told IANS K Y M C

preferring anonymity.

He said the new terminal has been designed to handle 1,000 domestic and 200 international passengers during peak hours, making it an annual handling capacity of three million passengers.

“The new air por t apron has the capacity to park six aircraft at a time. With a built-up area of 30,000 square metre, the new terminal building would be equipped with 20 check-in counters, four passenger boarding bridges, conveyor belts and passenger-friendly modern facilities and amenities.

“Advanced intelligent building management systems have been used to optimise the consumption of energy,” the official added.

He said locally available bamboo is used widely

in the state for construction whereas tribal art work and crafts are included to promote cultural tourism.

The art and craft work is displayed all over the terminal in the form of sculptures, ‘jaali’ work, furniture and murals. The bamboo architecture is represented in the facade of the terminal building by way of a floral ‘jaali’ pattern depicting the forests and greenery of the region, placed equidistant from each other.

“Depiction of local motifs in metal cladding would create vibrancy while displaying glimpses of the local art to the passengers,” the AAI official said.

The airport, which was built in 1942 by the erstwhile King Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur,

is the second busiest in the north-east after Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

Imphal Air port in Manipur was declared as an international airport three-and-a-half years ago.

The Union Civil Aviation Ministry in 2018 renamed the Agartala airport, earlier known as Singerbhil Airport, after Tripura’s last ruler Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur.

During World War II, it was used by the fourth Combat Cargo Group of the US Air Forces flying Curtiss C-46 aircraft over Myanmar. It was used as a supply point from which the unit air-dropped supplies and ammunition to the advancing allied forces on the ground.

Tripura Transport and Tourism Minister Pranajit Singha Roy said after the completion of the airport project flights between Agartala and Dhaka as well as other Bangladesh cities such as Chittagong and Sylhet, could be operated.

“The state government had provided 72 acres of land to the AAI for construction of the new terminal building, runway and other necessary infrastructure.”

The airport is located 20 km north of the capital city Agartala and sits just along the India-Bangladesh border.

their applications through www. scholarships.gov.in The portal will be opened for receiving applications for fresh as well as renewals as per the following extended timelines; closing date for filing online applications by students January 20; closing date for verification of applications by institutions of students including re-submission of defective applications February 5.

Students are advised to submit their online applications in time. As per notification issued by secretary, UGC, Prof. Rajnish Jain, eligible institutions are advised to verify applications of their students immediately after receiving the applications on portal. It would be in the interest of students if applications were verified by institutions by January 31 for any rectifications.

Dr. Chumben Murry, MLA 38th Wokha town constituency, donated one defibrillator machine to District Hospital Wokha. He also donated portable x-ray, sanitiser dispensers and extended help for the benefit of the hospital.

Assam preparing list of people to administer COVID vaccine: Minister

G U WA H AT I , Ja n 4 (PTI): The Assam government is preparing a list of people, including healthcare personnel and frontline workers, to administer COVID-19 vaccine, a minister said on Sunday.

The government is expecting to receive the first batch of vaccines in MarchApril, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

“At first, we will give the vaccine to our health workers such as doctors, nurses, ward boys and other medical staff. After that, the frontline workers like policemen, emergency service staffers, public servants and teachers will be included,” he told reporters here.

In the third category, the senior citizens and people with comorbidities will be given the vaccine, the state health minister said.

“In 2021, we hope to cover these three categories. We are preparing the list now. Our dry run for vaccination is going on successfully,” he said. India’s drugs regulator on Sunday approved Oxford COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute, and indigenously developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech for restricted emergency use in the country, paving the way for a massive inoculation drive.

Responding to the development, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda

Sonowal tweeted, “A proud moment in our fight against #COVID19. PM @narendramodi Ji, under your leadership, the resolve of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, to keep the nation safe and healthy, has been revitalised. I congratulate the scientific community for this achievement.” Asked about starting the vaccination drive, Sarma said the state government is hopeful of receiving the vaccine by March-April this year and will commence the process after that.

Sarma also lauded the efforts by the scientists and said the two vaccines are the new year gifts to India. “ T h e a p p r ova l b y #DCGI has bolstered our hopes for a #COVID19 free India... A gruelling 9-month tryst of the Nation, dotted with incredible conviction & courage, & guided by constant motivation of PM Sri @narendramodi, comes to a gratifying end,” he said on Twitter.

On Saturday, National Health Mission Director Lakshmanan S said the dry run will continue regularly across Assam to prepare the medical staff and keep the infrastructure ready for the vaccination process.

Along with Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab, the mock drill exercise for COVID-19 vaccination in Assam began on December 28 in Nalbari and Sonitpur districts.

Form No.3 [See Regulation – 15 (1)(a)]

DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL GUWAHATI

Suwarna Bhawan, House No. 12, New Hanuman Mandir, G.S. Road, Ulubari, Guwahati – 781007 (Assam) Case No: OA/548/2018 Summons under sub-section (4) of Section 19 of the Act, read with subrule (2A) of rule 5 of the Debt Recovery Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1993.

Exh. No.: 781 UCO BANK VS MESSERS SHOE CHAMBER To, (1) MESSERS SHOE CHAMBER D/W/S/O- Abdul Basit Choudhury OPP CHRISTIAN HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, NEW MARKET, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND – 797112 (2) MR FAKRUL ISLAM SON OF ABDUL MANNAN, PROPRIETOR- NEW LADIES CENTER, SHOP NO 221, WARD NO 19(9), NEW MARKET, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND – 797112 SUMMONS WHEREAS, OA/548/2018 was listed before Hon’ble Presiding Officer on 05/02/2019.

WHEREAS this Hon’ble Tribunal is pleased to issue summons/ notice on the said Application under Section 19(4) of the Act, (OA) filed against you for recovery of debts of Rs. 1293613.34/(application along with copies of documents etc annexed).

In accordance with sub-section (4) of Section 19 of the Act, you, the defendants are directed as under:(i) to show cause within thirty days of the service of summons as to why relief prayed for should not be granted; (ii) to disclose particulars of properties or assets other than properties and assets specified by the applicant under serial number 3A of the original application. (iii) you are restrained from dealing with or disposing of secured assets or such other assets and properties disclosed under serial number 3A of the original application, pending hearing and disposal of the application for attachment of properties; (iv) you shall not transfer by way of sale, lease or otherwise, except in the ordinary course of his business any of the assets over which security interest is created and/ or other assets and properties specified or disclosed under serial number 3A of the original application without the prior approval of the Tribunal; (v) you shall be liable to account for the sale proceeds realised by the sale of secured assets or other assets and properties in the ordinary course of business and deposit such sale proceeds in the account maintained with the bank or financial institutions holding security interest over such assets; You are also directed to file the written statement with a copy thereof furnished to the applicant and to appear before Registrar on 29/01/2021 at 10:30 A.M. failing which the application shall be heard and decided in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of this Tribunal on this date: 24/12/2020.

Registrar Debts Recovery Tribunal, GUWAHATI

Form No.3 [See Regulation – 15 (1)(a)]

DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL GUWAHATI

Suwarna Bhawan, House No. 12, New Hanuman Mandir, G.S. Road, Ulubari, Guwahati – 781007 (Assam) Case No: OA/550/2018 Summons under sub-section (4) of Section 19 of the Act, read with subrule (2A) of rule 5 of the Debt Recovery Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1993.

Exh. No.: 782 UCO BANK VS MESSERS SNEHA CYCLE To, (1) MESSERS SNEHA CYCLE D/W/S/O- Ms K Sultana SHOP NO 48/1, A H ROAD, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND – 797112 (2) MR ATAUR RAHMAN TAPADAR SON OF KARAMAT ALI TAPADAR HOUSE NO 47, RAJBARI, N L ROAD, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND – 797112 SUMMONS WHEREAS, OA/550/2018 was listed before Hon’ble Presiding Officer on 05/02/2019.

WHEREAS this Hon’ble Tribunal is pleased to issue summons/ notice on the said Application under Section 19(4) of the Act, (OA) filed against you for recovery of debts of Rs. 1125490/(application along with copies of documents etc annexed).

In accordance with sub-section (4) of Section 19 of the Act, you, the defendants are directed as under:(i) to show cause within thirty days of the service of summons as to why relief prayed for should not be granted; (ii) to disclose particulars of properties or assets other than properties and assets specified by the applicant under serial number 3A of the original application. (iii) you are restrained from dealing with or disposing of secured assets or such other assets and properties disclosed under serial number 3A of the original application, pending hearing and disposal of the application for attachment of properties; (iv) you shall not transfer by way of sale, lease or otherwise, except in the ordinary course of his business any of the assets over which security interest is created and/ or other assets and properties specified or disclosed under serial number 3A of the original application without the prior approval of the Tribunal; (v) you shall be liable to account for the sale proceeds realised by the sale of secured assets or other assets and properties in the ordinary course of business and deposit such sale proceeds in the account maintained with the bank or financial institutions holding security interest over such assets; You are also directed to file the written statement with a copy thereof furnished to the applicant and to appear before Registrar on 29/01/2021 at 10:30 A.M. failing which the application shall be heard and decided in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of this Tribunal on this date: 24/12/2020.

Registrar Debts Recovery Tribunal, GUWAHATI

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Mnp CM launches App for pensioners

Manipur CM N. Biren Singh and officials at the launching of mPension.

Correspondent IMPHAL, Jan 4: To ease the inconvenience faced by pensioners, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday launched the mPension Manipur App, where pensioners can self-update without going to the treasury office.

Earlier, photographs of every pensioner drawing service pension from treasuries was required to be updated every six months either by

personal appearance of the pensioner at the respective treasury office or by home visits of treasury officials to the residence of the pensioner (in case of illness/ old age). mPension Manipur has been introduced where pensioners instead of visiting the treasury office update their photograph online through a smartphone or a desktop/laptop. mPension Manipur also additionally provides

facilities to the pensioners to send feedback to treasures and make queries online.

It also notifies pensioners on the status of photographs submitted and the responses of their queries.

The App uses Artificial Intelligence techniques to detect whether the pensioner is alive or dead from the updated photographs and will allow upload of only photographs taken from living persons.

Pensioners can use

mPension Manipur to upload photographs for updation (every six months), check validity period of the last photograph, send feedback and queries to the concerned treasury office and receive messages from the treasury office.

The mPension Manipur App can be used and installed in any smartphone with a built-in camera (both Android and IOS) and desktop computer or laptop with webcam.

After downloading the App on their smartphone or desktop/laptop, pensioners should take his/her photograph holding the front page of a leading daily newspaper (local/national) of the day in front of the chest.

Photographs uploaded by the pensioners will be approved by the treasury officer of the concerned treasury.

In case of rejection, pensioners will receive a message from the treasury. mPension Manipur will function as an additional method to ease the problems being faced by pensioners/ family pensioners. It may also give convenience to the pensioners residing outside the state.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021

22 new COVID-19 cases, 18 more recoveries in M’laya Correspondent Shillong, Jan 4: Meghalaya recorded 22 new COVID-19 cases, adding up to 139 active cases and 18 more recoveries, taking the number of recoveries from the viral infection to 13204 on Monday.

Director Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said the new COVID-19 cases on Monday included 18 in East Khasi Hills district and two each in West Jaintia Hills district and East Jaintia Hills district.

With 98 active COVID-19 cases and 113 deaths due to the viral disease, the East Khasi Hills, which includes Shillong, is the most affected district in the State.

War said all the 18 recoveries recorded on Monday were in the East Khasi Hills district On the other hand, of the 2,98,554 persons who have been tested for COVID-19 in the State as on date, 2,85,072 persons were tested negative for the virus, even as 50 persons are in institutional quarantine and 68 are in home isolation.

Doctors’ strike hits medical services at JNIMS hospital Correspondent IMPHAL, Jan 4: Doctors’ strike launched by Coordinating Committee JNIMS on Monday led to major disruption in healthcare services at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Doctors and students of the institute launched the cease work strike to protest against the Manipur government’s decision to extend service of the incumbent director, Prof. Dr. Bhimo for another six months.

The doctors stayed away from discharging COVID and hospital duties including emergency services while medical students boycotted their classes while exempting the ongoing university examination.

They demanded replacement of the existing director by an eligible director while setting a week deadline with countdown being begun from today.

They launched the strike under the aegis of Coordinating Committee JNIMS, a joint body of Teachers Association, JN-

IMS Students Association and Resident Doctors Associations. On the first day of the cease work strike, doctors and students staged a sit-in-protest inside the institute campus.

“Appoint qualified candidate as director JNIMS” one of the placards displayed at the protest site read. Others read as “No rule no director”, “Save our career”, “We want justice,” etc. The service period of the existing director of JNIMS Dr Th Bhimo was expired on December 15, 2020 but extended till December 31, 2021.

The striking doctors and students alleged that a recent cabinet decision chaired by chief minister N Biren Singh took a decision to extend the service of the existing director for another six months. The Coordinating Committee JNIMS claimed that extending the services of the director was against the norms or rules and regulations of JNIMS Society and the National Medical Commission (NMC). The decision of the cabinet overruled the NMC rules and regulations, the committee further alleged.

3 ULFA-I linkmen nabbed in Tinsukia G u wa h at i , Ja n 4 (Agencies): Police on Monday nabbed 3 ULFAIndependent linkmen from Bordumsa in Tinsukia district.

According to Northeast Now, the arrested ULFAIndependent linkmen have been identified as Grisup Phukan from Borhollong, Dhanya Saikia and Bijoy Dubey from Bordumsa.

“Police arrested 3 miscreants from two different locations under Bordumsa Police Station. The trio were working as ULFA-Independent linkmen,” informed Margherita Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) – Puna Gogoi.

Following the arrest of the trio, police also recovered two pistols, 14 rounds of live ammunition, cash worth Rs 23 thousand and two mobile phones from their possession.

The case has been registered by the police at the Bordumsa Police Station against the arrested trio under Section 120 (b),121, 121 (a),123 and 393 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Section 25 of the Arms Act 1959 and 10/13 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)1967.

NDA govt sensitive to needs of NE: Rijiju Assam to give girls Rs. 100 per day to attend school Correspondent S h i l lo n g, J a n 4 : Union Minister of State Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday maintained that the BJP-led NDA Government is sensitive towards protections of the indigenous language, culture, social practices of the Northeast.

Talking to reporters at the sidelines of a programme here, Rijiju, known for being the voice of the region’s people at the cabinet level, said, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi understands the needs of the region.

Asked whether the Union Government would imple-

Kiren Rijiju ment the Inner Line Permit in Meghalaya, Rijiju said: “we have to harmonize the entire Nation, promote the local culture and peace.”

He added that since he is not directly involved with the issue as he is no longer

with the Home Ministry.

Rijiju said that protest is part of democracy.

Earlier, when the minister went to NEHU to inaugurate a Synthetic Football Ground at SAI Training Centre, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Campus, Shillong, members from the Khasi Students’ Union displayed placards demanding the ILP. In fact, the Meghalaya Assembly on December 19, 2019, had adopted a unanimous resolution urging the Central Government to include Meghalaya under the purview of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 and implement ILP.

PTI/Correspondent Guwahati/Diphu, Jan 4: In a first of its kind initiative to promote education of the girl child, Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said every school- going girl student will get Rs 100 per day for attending classes.

The state government is currently distributing 22,000 two-wheelers to Class 12 girl students who passed in the first division from the state board under the Pragyan Bharti Scheme, he said at Sivasagar on Sunday.

The state government will incur an expenditure of Rs 144.30 crore for the

purpose.

The minister said the Rs 100-a-day scheme will be launched by the end of the current month, but did not speak anything about the details like the financial implications for the government for its implementation.

The state government will provide scooters to all girl students who passed in the first division from the state board even if the number crosses a lakh, he said.

Scooters will also be provided to all girl students who passed Class 12 examination in the first division in 2018 and 2019.

The minister said an

AR launches anti-drug campaign in Mizoram

Bike rally to mark anti-drug campaign in Mizoram.

Aizawl, Jan 4 (Agencies): The HQ of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of inspector general of Assam Rifles (East) on January 2 launched the first phase of the anti-drug campaign in Mizoram.

The campaign, named ‘ Ru i h h l o D o : A Wa r Against Drugs’, will be conducted in four phases across the state.

Although the state government is making massive efforts to curb the drug menace, Assam Rifles has taken up the initiative to assist the civil administration and help them in the overall uplift of the society and help the youth disengage from the evil clutch of drugs in a progressive manner.

A i z aw l b a t t a l i o n launched the campaign with a pledge ceremony administered by Assam Rifles DIG, Brigadier Digvijay Singh in the presence of representatives of all the prominent NGOs of the state.

Colonel Viplav Tripathi, the commandant of Aizawl battalion, gave an insight to the drug menace K Y M C

and the roll on plan for the Anti-drug campaign in his welcome speech.

The first phase of the anti-drug drive culminated with an interactive session focused on modalities and aimed results of the drive.

A drug awareness video was also screened for all the participants highlighting the negative impacts of drug intake.

The NGO leaders expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the initiative

by Assam Rifles and also showed their solidarity in carrying forward the initiative of Assam Rifles to the larger mass.

Lunglei battalion of Assam Rifles marked the launch of the campaign with a bike rally jointly organized with a biker group – Royal Knights.

The bikers visited ‘Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts’ where a cake cutting ceremony was organised and the commandant of Lunglei battalion of Assam Rifles distributed essential commodities and anti-COVID19 items.

At least 1,645 people, including 193 females, have

died due to drug abuse in Mizoram since 1984 when the first drug related death due to heroin was reported

in the state. A total of 66 people, including 6 females, died due to drug abuse in 2020.

Mizoram is sandwiched between Myanmar and Bangladesh, with which it shares about 722 km long international border.

The northeastern state has witnessed many drug seizures last year and most of the drugs, especially heroin were smuggled from Myanmar.

State Excise and Narcotics department claimed that the rise in demand by drug users and thirst for financial profit by smugglers have led to an increase in drug supply from outside the state, especially from Myanmar.

HAPPY 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr. Yanpothung Jami and Mrs. Atseno Jami

Thank you Lord for the precious life of our dear parents, for guiding them throughout 25 years of togetherness. We pray for their long life, happiness and many more blessings ahead.

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Loving Children

amount of Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,000 will be deposited to the bank accounts of undergraduate and postgraduate students respectively by the end of January to help them buy books and other study material.

The two financial incentive schemes were originally planned for launch last year but had to be deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarma said.

Earlier, Assam government distributed scooters and financial incentives to girl students to ensure that they attend classes regularly. The state government was currently distributing 22,000 two-wheelers

GRATITUDE

Govt High School Mopong conveys our heartfelt gratitude and thank the 28 Assam Rifles for donating a set of computer to GHS Mopong for "Growth with Technology".

The staff and students of GHS Mopong will remain thankful to the 28 AR for their generous contribution and prays for safety and good health while in their service to the nation.

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Moba Talem Konyak Headmaster in Charge GHS Mopong

to Class 12 girl students who passed in the first division from the state board under the Pragyan Bharti Scheme, Himanta Biswa Sarma said at Sivasagar on Sunday.

The state government will incur an expenditure of Rs 144.30 crore for the purpose.

The state government will provide scooters to all girl students who passed in the first division from the state board even if the number crosses a lakh, he said.

Scooters will also be provided to all girl students who passed Class 12 examination in the first division

in 2018 and 2019.

In Diphu, under Dr. Banikanta Kakati Award function held at Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council secretariat, 282 girl’s students who passed higher secondary examination in first division in 201819 received scooters from Assam gover nment on January 2.

Among the beneficiaries, 235 were from Karbi Anglong district and 47 from West Karbi Anglong district. On the ceremony, top five students were gifted with brand new scooters while the rest will receive through their educational institutions.

25th Wedding Anniversary 05.01.1996 -05.01.2021

Mr. Tekaniken & Mrs. Rachel (Khar village) Congratulation Aba & Ala.

On this day, we acknowledge the grace of God that has led you both thus far.

Thank you for being the best parents.

1 Corinthians. 13:4 Love suffers long and is kind ; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up.

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With love from Ato, Apang and Temjen

25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr & Mrs Lanuakum Longchar (5th January 1966 – 5th January 2021) Dearest Mom & Dad, We cannot describe how blessed we are to have such amazing parents. Your married life is an example of how two people can be made for each other. Your unbreakable bond is a metaphor to explain how someone’s love can be so truthful and pure. As both of you look back today with happiness and pride upon twenty five years of togetherness, we hope and pray that your love for each other continues to grow more and more.

With best wishes, From your loving children DP-10 K Y M C

Bird flu outbreak reported in 4 states Bird flu confirmed in dead migratory birds in Himachal SHIMLA/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, JAN 4 (PTI): Himachal Pradesh on Monday became the fourth state to report cases of bird flu after Rajasthan, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, with officials confirming that migratory birds found dead at Pong Dam Lake in Kangra district have tested positive for the dreaded avian influenza.

In Rajasthan, deaths of more than 170 new birds were reported from some districts on Monday, taking the total fatalities in recent days to over 425. “Bird flu has been confirmed only in Jhalawar (district). Report of other deaths is yet to come,” according to the state animal husbandry department.

As some parts of Kerala too reported the influenza outbreak, authorities have ordered culling of ducks, hens and other domestic birds within one km radius of the affected areas in Kottayam and Alappuzha districts. Officials said some 40,000 birds will have to be culled to check the spread of the H5N8 virus.

A farm in Kerala’s Kottayam has recently seen deaths of around 1,500 ducks due to bird flu recently.

Bird flu is a highly infectious and severe respiratory disease in birds caused by the H5N1 influenza virus, which can occasionally infect humans as well.

In Himachal Pradesh, around 1,800 migratory birds, most of them barheaded geese, have been found dead in the Pong Dam Lake sanctuary.

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Archana Sharma said the laboratory at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Bareilly detected avian influenza in the samples of dead birds, while citing the information conveyed by the Centre.

At the same time, she said that her department was awaiting confirmation by the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, as it was the nodal body for testing this disease.

Northern Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Jalandhar has also suspected avian influenza in the bird samples, she added.

Kangra District Magistrate Rakesh Prajapati has prohibited slaughtering,

sale, purchase and export of any poultry, birds, fish of any breed and their related products, including eggs, meat, chicken, etc, in Fatehpur, Dehra, Jawali and Indora subdivisions of the district.

Exercising his powers under Sections 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the official said that shops selling these products would also remain closed in these four subdivisions.

Prajapati also banned the movement of locals and tourists within a kilometre radius of Pong Dam. In Himachal’s Pong Dam Lake wildlife sanctuary, wildlife staff first reported the sudden death of four bar-headed geese and one common teal in the Fatehpur area last Monday.

The next day, over four hundred migratory waterfowl were found dead in Majhar, Bathari, Sihal, Jagnoli, Chatta, Dhameta and Kuthera areas in the wildlife ranges of Dhameta and Nagrota. Subsequently, hundreds of more birds were found dead each day, totalling 1,773 till Sunday, she said.

She said that more than 90 per cent of the dead birds were bar-headed geese, the most common migratory species at the lake who ar-

rive here from Central Asia, Russia, Mongolia and other regions in winters after crossing the Himalayan ranges.

There are eight-nine other bird species whose members have been found dead.

Last year, more than one lakh migratory birds had camped at the lake by late January and this year, over 50,000 have arrived so far.

The dead birds are being disposed off as per birdflu protocol, officials said, adding that no such deaths have been reported so far from other water bodies in the state.

Wildlife, veterinary and animal husbandry staff across the state have been put on alert and asked to immediately report the death of any bird or animal. The Gopalpur zoo in Kangra which is situated near the Pong Lake has been put on high alert.

Recently, a bird flu alert has been sounded in Rajasthan after crows were found dead in half a dozen districts.

Bird flu cases were also confirmed in dead crows in Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

Bird flu virus was detected in around 50 crows whose carcasses were found in Indore in Madhya Pradesh last week, prompting authorities to issue an alert.

UPSC recommends 89 more candidates for civil services NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (PTI): The UPSC has recommended 89 candidates for different civil services from its reserve list drawn on the basis of the 2019 civil services examination, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

The result of the 2019 civil services examination was declared on August 4 in 2020, recommending 829 candidates in order of merit for appointment to IAS, IFS, IPS and other Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ central services against 927 vacancies.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), in accordance with rules, also maintained a consolidated reserve list in order of merit below the last recommended candidate under the respective categories, said the statement issued by the Personnel Ministry.

As sought by the Department of Personnel & Training, the commission has now recommended 89 candidates -- 73 General, 14 OBC, 1 EWS and 1 SC -- to fill up the remaining posts based on the 2019 civil services examination, it said.

The list of the 89 candidates is also available on the UPSC website -- http// www.upsc.gov.in.

3 arrested over Ghaziabad crematorium incident GHAZIABAD, JAN 4 (PTI): Three civic officials were arrested on Monday over the collapse of a crematorium roof that claimed 24 lives here as tension spiralled in the area with the families of the victims blocking the Delhi-Meerut highway by placing two bodies on the road to press for their demand for higher compensation.

They lifted the blockade and agreed to cremate the bodies after hours of protest as officials agreed for Rs 10 lakh compensation and a government job for each victim’s family, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Iraj Raja said.

He said that Muradnagar Nagar Palika Executive Officer Niharika Singh, Junior Engineer Chandra Pal and Supervisor Ashish were arrested this morning as they were involved in

the tendering process for building the structure that collapsed Sunday, killing 24 people and injuring 17 others.

Police teams are also conducting raids at possible hideouts of contractor Ajay Tyagi to arrest him, Raja said.

Officials said construction work for the shelter at the crematorium, estimated to cost around Rs 55 crore, was started two months ago and it was opened for public nearly 15 days ago.

The road blockade near the Muradnagar Police Station had led to a massive traffic jam with hundreds of vehicles getting piled up during the morning rush hour.

The protesters were insisting District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey be called for a talk with them so that they can register their demands including Rs 20 lakh compensation for each of the grieving families and a government job for one of their members.

Th DM, Senior Superintendent of Police Kalanidhi Naithani and other senior officials later reached the protest site and spoke to them over their demands, officials said.

Urban Development Minister and Ghaziabad district in-charge Suresh Khanna also visited here and met the family members of the victims, the DM told PTI. He said a proposal on Rs 10 lakh compensation and a government job in each family has been forwarded to the government and the administration would also arrange free education for the children of the deceased till they become adults.

On the funerals of the 24 bodies, he said 11 were cremated at the Ukhlarsi village cremation ground and the rest at their native places.

Their family members have taken away the bodies, he said.

Officials also said the government has agreed to

provide relief to the injured after assessing their level of handicap.

Twenty-four people, most of them attending a funeral, were killed and 17 others injured when the roof of a shelter at a cremation ground in Muradnagar here collapsed on Sunday.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had Sunday announced Rs 2 lakh as financial relief for the families of each man killed.

M e a n w h i l e, U t t a r Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu lashed out at the Yogi Adityanath government over the incident, saying it was a “living example of organised corruption” in the state.

In a statement issued here, he said the roof collapse showed “sub-standard material” was being used in construction works, and alleged government officials and contractors were putting the lives of people in danger for earning themselves “commission”.

Delhi riots: Court grants bail to three NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (PTI): A court here on Monday granted bail to three persons in a north east Delhi riots case, saying the investigation carried out was “perfunctory” and the charge sheet was filed in a “lackadaisical manner”.

Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat granted the relief to Osama, Aatir and Gulfam on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 10,000 with one surety of like amount each in the case related to the looting and burning of a fruits godown during the rioting in Jafrabad area on February 25 last year.

The court said the list of witnesses filed with the reply of the police to the bail pleas mentioned some witnesses but no such statements had been filed with the charge sheet in May last year.

It noted the reply to the bail pleas mentioned that the statements of two alleged eye witnesses have been recorded by the police, which would be filed with the supplementary charge sheet. The court directed the three accused persons not to tamper with evidence or leave Delhi without its permission.

It said that as per the charge sheet, they were arrested in April after they allegedly disclosed their roles in the case when they were arrested in another case related to the riots.

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I-T dept questions Robert Vadra in benami assets case probe NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (PTI): The Income Tax department on Monday questioned Robert Vadra, son-inlaw of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, in connection with its probe against him under the benami assets law, official sources said.

Vadra, 52, said the action was aimed to “digress” from the “real issues” concerning the country like the farmers’ agitation.

Sources said Vadra was asked to join the investigation at the tax authority’s office in the national capital but as he cited COVID-19 restrictions, a team of officials visited his official premises in Delhi’s Sukhdev Vihar area. He was questioned for about eight hours and his statement was recorded as part of the proceedings related to the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, they said.

Sources added that the questioning was linked to the purchase of some land parcels by a firm linked to Vadra in Rajasthan’s border town of Bikaner in which another central probe agency, the Enforcement Directorate, had filed a money laundering case in 2015.

The ED has questioned Vadra in this case in the past

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and had attached assets worth Rs 4.62 crore of his firm Ms Sky Light Hospitality (P) Ltd (now LLP) in 2019. Sources said the ED shared case documents of this probe along with that of possession of some alleged undisclosed assets abroad with the tax department for action under the anti-benami law that is enforced in the country by the latter.

“Everyone knows it is (political vendetta). Whenever Priyanka (his wife Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra) moves out for helping farmers...and other issues then whom will they (probe agencies) come to?” Vadra said to reporters after the tax department team left.

“They will come to Robert Vadra. I don’t want to go into political issues but they (government) are digressing from real issues...

like the farmers issue,” he said. Vadra said he had “nothing to hide and worry about” and that the truth will prevail. “Whatever questions or notices they have sent, we have answered those. They (probe agencies) are most welcome and I am ready to answer,” he said.

When reporters asked him if the latest questioning pertains to proceedings under the anti-benami law, he said “it was general and nothing related to that (benami).”

Vadra also told reporters that the latest queries of tax officials revolved around his activities over the last 5-7 years. The I-T department has also been probing Vadra on charges of alleged possession of some undisclosed assets in the UK. The ED too is investigating these charges, under the anti-money laundering law, against the businessman. The ED has accused Vadra of money laundering in the purchase of a London-based property at 12, Bryanston Square worth 1.9 million GBP (British pounds), which is allegedly owned by him and this transaction involves the role of absconding defence consultant Sanjay Bhandari.

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s the world awaits an effective vaccine against COVID-19, reports that a mutant strain of the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus has appeared in several countries, has come as a bombshell.

Cases have been identified in more than 30 countries including the U.S., Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Singapore and South Korea. The UK has stopped all flights to and from the country but passengers infected with the new strain have been reported in many countries including India. The mutated virus is said to transmit 56% to 70% faster than SARS-CoV-2. Virologists and epidemiologists are concerned that the mutated virus strain could spike up infections across the world.

Dubbed the “B.1.1.7 lineage,” the strain discovered in the UK has acquired 17 mutations compared to its most recent ancestor- a faster rate of change than scientists typically observe. Some of those are in key areas involved in the virus’s ability to infect cells.

Researchers have found no evidence that the mutation causes more severe illness. A report by Imperial College London researchers released on December 31,2020 found “a small but statistically significant” indication that this particular mutation affects younger people - those under 20 - more than other variants do, though the reason could be circumstantial. A team of scientists concluded in an analysis released by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine that, without new control measures in the U.K., the increase in transmissibility would likely lead to more hospitalizations and deaths in 2021 than in 2020. Viruses constantly change through mutations that arise naturally as they replicate and circulate in their hosts.

As a result of this ongoing process, many thousands of mutations and distinct lineages have already arisen in the SARS-CoV-2 genome since the virus emerged in late 2019. Earlier, another variant was reported in South Africa, known as 501.V2, has driven a surge in infections there, according to country health officials.

That strain has also turned up elsewhere, including in the U.K. and Finland. As more mutations occur, vaccines may need to be altered. This happens on an annual basis with seasonal flu, which evolves quickly.

An analysis of 641 Covid-19 cases in the U.K. found those with the variant had 10-to-100 times higher concentrations of the coronavirus in their noses compared with infections caused by ‘regular’ SARS-CoV-2, which may explain the higher transmissibility. Just as natural selection has shaped the evolution of humans, plants, and all living things on the planet, natural selection shapes viruses, too. Though viruses aren’t technically living - they need a host organism in order to reproduce- they are subject to evolutionary pressures. Mutation occurs when an error is incorporated in the viral genome. Recombination occurs when coinfecting viruses exchange genetic information, creating a novel virus. Mutations can produce viruses with new antigenic determinants. The appearance of an antigenically novel virus through mutation is called antigenic drift. Antigenically altered viruses may be able to cause disease in previously resistant or immune hosts. Recombination involves the exchange of genetic material between two related viruses during coinfection of a host cell. It is clear that even before an efficacious vaccine could be administered to billions, the COVID-19 has already taken a step to stay ahead in the battle between humans and viruses.

DailyDevotion Why Can I Not Follow You Now? Peter said to Him, “Lord, why can I not follow You now?” —John 13:37 There are times when you can’t understand why you cannot do what you want to do. When God brings a time of waiting, and appears to be unresponsive, don’t fill it with busyness, just wait. The time of waiting may come to teach you the meaning of sanctification— to be set apart from sin and made holy— or it may come after the process of sanctification has begun to teach you what service means. Never run before God gives you His direction. If you have the slightest doubt, then He is not guiding. Whenever there is doubt— wait.

At first you may see clearly what God’s will is— the severance of a friendship, the breaking off of a business relationship, or something else you feel is distinctly God’s will for you to do. But never act on the impulse of that feeling. If you do, you will cause difficult situations to arise which will take years to untangle. Wait for God’s timing and He will do it without any heartache or disappointment. When it is a question of the providential will of God, wait for God to move.

Peter did not wait for God. He predicted in his own mind where the test would come, and it came where he did not expect it. “I will lay down my life for Your sake.” Peter’s statement was honest but ignorant.

“Jesus answered him, ‘…the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times’ ” (John 13:38). This was said with a deeper knowledge of Peter than Peter had of himself. He could not follow Jesus because he did not know himself or his own capabilities well enough. Natural devotion may be enough to attract us to Jesus, to make us feel His irresistible charm, but it will never make us disciples. Natural devotion will deny Jesus, always falling short of what it means to truly follow Him.

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Farmers need guarantee, not chicanery

fter the conclusion of 7th round of talks in Delhi’s VigyanBhavan, the deadlock continued between the protesting farm unions and the government on the two main contentious issues of outright repeal of three farm laws and a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), though an agreement has reached on two other farm concerns relating to rise in power tariff and penalties for stubble burning. The next round of talks will take place on January 4 for which government looks to be adopting a more lenient view, though instant repeal of the farm laws seems a distant possibility.

The ongoing farm agitation, which has snowballed into a ‘do or die’ situation for farmers in the last over one month, had started on a simple protest note in Punjab and Haryana. However, gross mishandling of an organised and peaceful protest of farmers by Haryana government, when farmers were brutally cane charged, sufficiently added to aggravation of the situation.

Had the state government listened to their grievances, at the outset, to convey the same to their political bosses at the Centre, the agitation would not have turned so grim and obstinate as it has turned out today.

Haryana chief minister ML Khattar, a former RSS Pracharakand a political naïve to handle such situations, tried to show police power on the agitating farmers of Punjab and Haryana when they tried to march their way to Delhi to register their protest before the highest echelons of the power.

In a most immature and novice way, he ordered digging up roads and erecting sand blockades on several places at National Highway No. 44 to impede their way.

However, vehicular traffic came to a virtual halt on the National Highway from Ambala to Delhi, causing immense hardships to the commuters for many days

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braham Lincoln long ago said that “You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.” What made him to say? He might have seen there were politicians and bureaucrats who tended to think that all the people can be fooled all the time.

His quote is more relevant now. We live in a world of blatant lies, fake news and false narratives; masses tend to believe whatever the politicians and bureaucrats say. Even the media except a few do fall in the same category.

By the time we crosscheck what they said, they swiftly move on to other issues by totally side-lining.

Nowadays politicians and public by and large go by populistic rhetoric. Tall claims and promises that dominate the narratives.

Those who govern us take the people to unbelievable heights, but in reality, nothing seems to be happening.

There are two India—one for the rich and the other for the poor. The super-rich and the powerful have absolute control over people and natural resources that determines productiondistribution and consumption.

India is facing huge problems to admit corona virus cases due to lack of beds which is not surprising at all, while considering the fact that there are only 12 countries which figures worse than Indian when it comes to bed availability.

together with no fault of theirs. The mindless misadventure proved highly counter-productive as the undeterred farmers took all impediments for a toss to reach their destination, but their anger towards the government also grew more.

When the state government utterly failed to control thousands of determined farmers from Punjab, joined by their counterparts of Haryana, marching towards Delhi, the government agencies began to claim that there was no one from Haryana joining the agitation—perhaps to appease the Modi dispensation— prompting thousands of farmers from Rohtak, Jhajjar, Panipat, Kurukshetra and elsewhere coming live on social networking sites to register their presence and belie the government claims. They not only joined the agitation but also contributed considerably for supply of milk, vegetable and other edible items for their Punjab brethren. The state government—in coalition with perhaps the biggest farmer leader of Haryana Devi Lal’s great grandson DushyantChautala of the new-found Jannayak Janata Party (JJP)—wanted to convey a false message to BJP high command that the stir was only from Congressruled Punjab and no one was involved from BJPruled Haryana.

When the lies exposed, the Khattar dispensation and Haryana BJP launched a misinformation campaign against the innocent agitating farmers, when they termed the stir politicallymotivated. In fact, even before the start of the agitation, the chief minister, his ministers, BJP MPs, MLAs and other leaders, were starting to make absurd statements against the farmers, which made the situation worse instead of being managed. And now the situation has become such that the supporters of agitating farmers have

started opposing the chief minister, ministers and BJP leaders of the state by showing them black flags, laying siege of their houses, banning their entry into the villages, attacking their vehicles with stones and sticks and started digging up to the helipad designed for their journey. Despite such heavy opposition, the government is refusing to face the reality and is engaged in giving provocative statements to further aggravate the situation.

With regard to wild allegations of political motivation, thepropaganda is far from the truth, which the government, especially the state government, doesn’t want to understand for its own political compulsions and interests. The government must understand that ‘politically-motivated’ agitations are not run with such vigour and vitality like that of the farmers’, on most genuine grounds, concerning the interests of the entire farming community. Politically-motivated agitations, generally, do not register such selfless sacrifices, as over three dozen agitating farmers have so far laid down their lives for the cause. Moreover, agitating farmers, right from the beginning, are trying to keep the leaders of all political parties away from their movement, which belies the government’s claim that this movement is politically motivated The lateststatement of Haryana chief minister, in which he has termed the farmer agitation as a tamasha(gimmick), is in no way commendable or contributes towards resolving the current impasse.

Rather, such thoughtless statements not only reflect the insensitivity and authoritarianism of the government, but also add fuel to the fire.Surprisingly, the chief ministeris still under the impression that the farmers’ movement on the open roads of Delhi borders in this bone-chilling cold for

the past over one month, is ‘politically motivated’ when he says, “We need to identify those who take desperate steps and cross the line in disappointment and frustration after losing power. We nowadays are witnessing a tamasha. They are resorting to pressure tactics by being adamant in not giving up the protest until the government repeals the farm laws. Is this a democracy?”

Sensing popularity and public sympathy towards the agitation, a state minister, tried to fire irrelevant salvoby claiming that the agitation was being funded

by China and Pakistan while someone said it was being run by ‘khalistanis’, which only earned a bad name for the powers-that-be after a wide-spread criticism of the government on different fora. The saga of absurd and derogatory statements did not end here. A union minister even went to the extent of nicknaming the protesting farmers and their supporters for ‘behaving like paagaljhota’ (insane Pigtail). If this is the level of sanity in ministers, one can understand why the deadlock is continuing and going stronger against the government.

In yet another desperate attempt, the BJP unnecessarily raked up Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal issue, which is long pending between the states of Punjab and Haryana in a bid to divide the brotherhood and fraternity being shown by the agitating farmers of both the states to protest farm laws. The MPs, MLAs and other functionaries of the BJP observed a one day ‘fast’ at district headquarters in Haryana, which was strongly resented by the farmers opposing the farm laws, said to be beneficial to big corporate houses including the Ambanis and Adanis. However, it is pertinent to point out that the same BJP government did not raise the issue even once during the last six years of rule in Haryana and during

the last three years of the Apex Court judgement in the matter. In other words, the raking up of SYL issue to divert attention from farmer agitation seems to have boomeranged. A BJP MP and MLA from Haryana created a controversy by eating bellyful in the morning at a public function, and sitting on ‘fast’ after sometime. When a journalist circulated their video of eating food by a BJP MP in Haryana, he was booked in a false case.

Interestingly, the Centre, instead of persuading the farmers, is getting engaged in garnering support of some BJP-backed small or non-existent farmer organisations and leaders from Haryana, Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other BJP-ruled states to topple the agitation, which did not work at all.

Their pictures giving letter of support to Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar were widely publicised in the Governmentowned media and other “pro-Government” media platforms but this exercise did not withered away the public sentiment in favour of the farmers, demanding outright repeal of the three laws.

Instead of holding talks with the agitating farmers, the Prime Minister is busy holding governmentmanaged meetings with farmers of his home state of Gujarat and BJP ruled state of Madhya Pradesh to showcase their “support” in favour of the farm laws.

However, reports emanating from Kattch are suggesting that the farmers are against these laws. This tactics of the government also did not work as the people are wondering why the Prime Minister is not holding dialogue with the farmers sitting on Singhu, Kondli, Ghazipur, Tikri and other borders surrounding the national capital. Had he himself initiated interaction, there may have been a possible resolution.

The other India: Facts & figures don’t lie

India has just five beds for 10,000 people. Recently released Human Development Report 2020 shows that out of 167 countries, India ranks 156th on bed availability. In comparison, 76 countries have fewer doctors per 10,000 population than India; among these are several countries with vastly better health indices.

Thailand and Vietnam have marginally fewer doctors than India, 8.1 and 8.3 doctors per 10,000 respectively as compared to 8.6 doctors per 10,000 population in India. Word Bank data shows that it has about 20 beds per 10,000.

Vietnam and Thailand handle the Covid pandemic better than not just India but some of the most developed countries, they also have a higher life expectancy of 75.4 and 77.2 years respectively. India’s life expectancy is 69.7 years.

Among the countries with a worse bed to population ratio than India are Uganda, Senegal, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Nepal and Guatemala.

Bangladesh slightly figures above than India, with 8 beds per 10,000 population, though it has only 5.8 doctors per 10,000 population. And yet, Bangladesh has a higher life expectancy of 72.6. Countries in the “very high human development” category typically have about 25 to 50 doctors per 10,000 and 25-35 beds per 10,000.

In the next category of high human development countries, the availability of

beds ranges from 10-45 per 10,000 and the availability of doctors’ ranges from 15 to 40 per 10,000. There are several in this group who a lower doctor population ration than India, but none which have few beds per 10,000.

Most of the countries in the medium human development group to which India belongs have fewer doctors per 10,000 population. But only two, Nepal (3) and Guatemala (4), have lower bed availability than India. The number of beds per 10,000 is used as an indicator of health infrastructure in general and the poor bed availability points to India’s failure to expand its health infrastructure in keep with the growth in population. Many do not want to work in remote areas because of poor infrastructure facilities. With such poor health facility, many are wondering how could COVID-19 vaccine be administered to a vast populace spread across?

As the Supreme Court of India point out “Right to health includes affordable treatment”.

In another facet, India ranked 111th out of 162 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2020 report released by Cato Institute, plummeting 17 spots from its position in the last index.

India registered a score of 6.43, which is lower than the average human freedom rating of 6.93 for the 162 countries which were rated by the index. Personal freedom in India was given a score of 6.30 by the report,

while economic freedom was rated 6.56. India ranks above neighbours Pakistan (140), Bangladesh (139) and China (129), but below Bhutan (108), Sri Lanka (94) and Nepal (92).

The countries that ranked in the top 10 are New Zealand, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Estonia, and Germany and Sweden (tied up in the 9th place. While Japan, UK and the US ranked 11th and other two countries tied in 17th position respectively.

On the other extreme, Syria was ranked the worst followed by Sudan, Venezuela, Yemen and Iran.

The index is calculated using 76 “distinct indicators of personal and economic freedom” in areas such as rule of law, security and safety, religion, legal system and property right and access to sound money.

Only 15 per cent of the world’s population lives in the top quartile of countries of countries in the HFI, and 34 per cent live in the bottom quartile. The gap in human freedom between the freest and the least free countries has widened since 2008, increasing by 6 per cent when comparing the top and bottom of 10 per cent of nation in HFI. The report added that the lowest levels of freedom are in the Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia. Women-specific freedoms are weakest and least protected in the Middle-East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and

South Asia. Countries in the top quartile of freedom enjoy relatively higher average per capita income ($50,340) than those in other quartiles. The average per capita income in the least free quartile is $7,720.

India’s poverty and hunger have worsened manifesting malnutrition of children. In the year 2020, during the pandemic 27 per cent went to bed without eating. Hunger index show that even the developed states did not show any improvement. Staggering cut in mid-day meals that escalated mal-nutrition of children especially many state governments stopped giving eggs. India’s figures down the line among other countries. India’s hunger is worsening because of chronic inter-generational

The government contention, particularly of Prime Minister NarendraModi, that the opposition (Congress) is trying to scare the ‘anndaata’ with these laws does not seem to cut much ice with the agitating farmers as he has not met them even once or invite them to allay their fears and apprehensions, though trying to gather support in favour of the three farm laws PM’s surprise visit to RakabganjGurudwara to pay obeisance to Sri Guru TegBahadurJi is also being viewed another effort to placate the Sikh community—which largely forms the farmers sitting on the protest—as they remain unmoved by the rhetoric since no serious effort has so far been made to assuage their grievances.

Home Minister Amit Shah’s much-hyped photograph taking lunch at the house of a small and indigent farmer at Belijuri village of Midnapore in West Bengal, is another example of Government playing political gimmicks showing its‘sensitivity’ and ‘welfare’ of the farming community. However, none of these efforts have contributed towards ending the farm impasse.

In nutshell, the agitating farmers need permanent repeal of the three controversial farm laws, which they fear those will herald en era of contract farming and grabbing of their farming land by the big corporates, and not chicanery against them as the state government and the Centre feel that this misinformation campaign will deter the spirits of the farmers, which is a make-believe.

The Centre will have to devise some pragmatic and convincing ways and means to find a consensus on the issue other than launching a flimsy, planted and false propaganda campaign to defame the protesting farmers as a cover-up effort.

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poverty. Nutritional value of food is falling at appalling levels.

If we take other facets, the real India manifests more or less similar projections. India’s human development and other indices are not encouraging. Millions of Indians live in such miserable state and pulling on their lives without any joy and future prospect.

When we use rhetoric such as building new India and so on, first and the foremost we need to set right the “Other India”, then only New India will become a reality. A country that shows lowest indices on all fronts fails miserably on all counts and India is certainly one among them.

Dr. John Mohan Razu

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Irregular networks

The network in certain areas of Dimapur seems to be deteriorating from day to day. With Dimapur being the commercial center of Nagaland, everyone expects the district to have the best of facilities. However, the network connectivity issue has been a long withstanding problem faced by the state as a whole till this date.

Not forgetting the network issues faced by the other districts as well, I would like to question what the telecom services have been doing. Online workers and students are facing a huge problem due to the irregular internet. Also, proper communications seem impossible to achieve too. Therefore, I would like to appeal to these service providers to look into these matters as early as possible.

Mhayani Murry, Dimapur.

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

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PM dedicates Nat Atomic Timescale to country Central Vista Project: SC verdict today

NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated the National Atomic Timescale and Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya Pranali to the nation and laid the foundation stone of National Environmental Standards Laboratory through a video conference.

The National Atomic Timescale generates Indian Standard Time with an accuracy of 2.8 nanoseconds.

Expressing happiness over CSIR-NPL National Atomic Timescale which he dedicated to humanity, the Prime Minister said that India has become self-reliant in measuring the time within the range of a nano second.

“Achieving the accuracy level of 2.8 nano second is a huge capability in itself. Now Indian Standard Time is matching the International Standard Time with the accuracy range of less than 3 nano second.

This will be a big help for an organisation like ISRO that is working with cutting-edge technology,” Modi said.

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PM Modi at the National Metrology Conclave, through video conference, in New Delhi, Monday. (PIB/PTI)

ilar sectors will be benefited greatly from this achievement. The Prime Minister also dwelled on the role of the timescale in strengthening India’s role in Industry 4.0.

“India is moving towards a leading position in the field of environment.

Still, for technology and tools for measuring air quality and emission, India is dependent on others. This achievement will lead to self-reliance in the field and will lead to creation of more effective and cheaper tools for pollution control. This will also enhance India’s share in the global market for technologies related to air quality and emission technology.”

The Prime Minister also delivered the inaugural address at the National Metrology Conclave 2021, which was organised by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Physical Laboratory (CSIRNPL), New Delhi, on its 75th year of inception.

The theme of the conclave is ‘Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation’. Union Minister Harsh Vardhan and Principal Scientific Advisor K VijayRaghavan were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister lauded Indian scientists for successfully developing two Indian Covid vaccines in this new year, saying

“India’s Covid vaccination programme is the largest in the world and is about to be started”. He lauded the scientific institutions in the country including CSIR for coming together to find solutions for every challenge faced by the country.

The Prime Minister urged CSIR to interact with students to raise awareness about the efforts of the institute and said this would motivate them to become scientists in future.

He urged the institute to come forward and play an important role in keeping with the new benchmarks to proceed towards forging a self-reliant India.

The Prime Minister remarked that as India’s timekeeper CSIR-NPL also has the responsibility to change the future of the country.

Noting that India was dependent on foreign standards for quality and measurement over the decades, Modi said now India’s pace, progress, rise, image, and strength will be decided by our own standards.

Modi said metrology is like a mirror showing us our standing in the world, the scope for improvement.

He said the goal to achieve a

self reliant India consists of quantity as well as quality and urged to win the hearts of every customer who purchases Indian products, instead of just filling the world with Indian products.

The Prime Minister also stressed to ensure that Made in India products not only meet global demand but also get global acceptance. He said the Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya, dedicated to the nation on Monday, would help the industry to make quality products in sectors like heavy metals, pesticides, pharma and textiles by drafting a ‘Certified Reference Material System’.

The Prime Minister added now the industry is moving towards a consumer-oriented approach instead of a regulation-centric approach. He said with these new standards, there is a campaign to bring global identity to local products in districts across the country, which will be of particular benefit to our MSMEs sector. Modi said complying with global standards will help large foreign manufacturing companies coming to India to find a local supply chain.

NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (PTI): The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict Tuesday on a batch of pleas, which have questioned several aspects including the environmental clearance granted to ambitious Central vista project.

The Central Vista revamp, announced in September, 2019 envisages a new triangular Parliament building, with seating capacity for 900 to 1,200 MPs, that is to be constructed

by August, 2022 when the country will be celebrating its 75th Independence Day. The common Central Secretariat is likely to be built by 2024 under the project against which various pleas have been filed. A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjiv Khanna will pronounce the verdict on the batch of pleas on which it had reserved its verdict on November 5, last year.

On December 7, last year the top court had allowed the Centre to proceed with the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Central Vista project on December 10 after the government assured it that no construction or demolition work would commence till

the apex court decides the pending pleas on the issue.

Centre had told the bench that there would be only foundation stone-laying ceremony, and no construction, demolition or felling of trees would be done for the project as of now.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone on December 10, last year, for the new Parliament building and the construction is expected to be completed by 2022 at an estimated cost of Rs 971 crore, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had said on December 5, last year. The apex court had earlier said that any change at the ground level made by authorities for the Central Vista project will be “at their own risk”.

It had made it clear that the fate of the project, which includes several new government buildings and a new Parliament House, will depend on its decision.

On November 5, the apex court had reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas which have raised questions over the Centre’s ambitious Central Vista project, which covers three km stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in Lutyens’ Delhi.

The Centre had earlier

argued in the top court that the project would “save money” which is paid as rent for housing central government ministries in the national capital. It had submitted that the decision to have a new Parliament building has not been taken in haste and no law or norms have been violated in any manner for the project.

The Centre had also said there was no arbitrariness or favouritism in selecting consultant for the project and the argument that the government could have adopted a better process cannot be a ground to scrap the project.

Gujarat-based architecture firm HCP Designs has won the consultancy bid for the project to redevelop the Central Vista. The top court is hearing several pleas on the issue, including the one filed by activist Rajeev Suri, against various permissions given to the project by authorities including the nod to change of land use.

The pleas have also challenged the grant of a no-objection certificate by the Central Vista Committee (CVC) and also the environmental clearances for the construction of a new parliament house building.

Localised herd immunity, young population behind dip in India’s COVID count? has become immune to an infection.

“Nothing has changed drastically in testing or behaviour since mid-September. So relatively speaking, it’s a downward trajectory,” Jameel told PTI. The country’s average, he said, hides many localised spikes and that would continue.

While the actual numbers may well be underestimated, the trend of lower numbers appears to be real and the rate of spread of the infection is likely to have reduced, said immunologist Satyajit Rath.

“A possible explanation for this may be that crowded urban localities and neighbourhoods where spread was very rapid earlier might be largely saturated, a form of hyperlocal ‘herd immunity’,” Rath, from New Delhi’s National Institute of Immunology (NII), told PTI. The lack of more travel

and the distancing measures -- however poorly implemented -- may be keeping rates of spread somewhat lower in other less crowded neighbourhoods, he said.

Given the large number of infections in the first wave, it is certainly conceivable that some population immunity has set in and it is difficult for the virus to transmit as easily as it had in the first round, said epidemiologist and economist Ramanan Laxminarayan.

For that reason, it is doubtful India will have a second wave as big as the first one, he explained.

“India has been protected by its relatively young population -- 65 per cent of the country is under the age of 35 and infections in those age groups have likely

slowed down overall transmission,” Laxminarayan, founder and director of the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy in Washington, told PTI. Jameel added that while it is unclear what per cent infection or exposure is needed for herd immunity for COVID-19, most epidemiologists believe it would be 60 per cent or above.

“If that be the case,

we may be closer to it in some but not all locations,” Jameel said.

He noted that it is hard to say if the first wave is ending and if there will be a second wave.

“That depends on how many people have been infected. Considering that we went through two important periods without any significant upturn – Dussehra to Diwali festive season and

Bihar elections – I think that there would be enough infected people and we will not see a second wave,” said the virologist.

Referring to the second ICMR survey which showed an average 6.6 per cent positivity across 70 districts three months ago, Jameel said it translates to 90 to 100 million infected people.

“Other surveys, e.g. urban centres, data from

diagnostic company Thyrocare etc. put the number much higher -- 300 to 400 million,” he said.

Positivity is the percentage of all coronavirus tests performed that are actually positive.

Outbreak modelling for India, said Jameel, suggests about 30 per cent overall infection, with 50 per cent in large and densely populated cities.

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“It’s not the absolute numbers, but the trajectory that is important,” said Shahid Jameel, director, Trivedi School of Biosciences, Ashoka University, looking at India’s COVID graph.

Noting that it is impossible and impractical to have true numbers during a pandemic, or even after that, unless everyone is tested, the virologist said COVID-19 cases in the country have gone down steadily since the peak in mid-September.

Reflecting the national trend, Delhi’s graph has also been on a downward slide with 384 fresh COVID-19 cases recorded on Monday, the lowest in over seven months, raising hopes that herd immunity may have set in.

Herd immunity is a form of indirect protection from infectious disease that sets in when a sufficient percentage of a population

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NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (PTI): The absolute number of people infected with COVID-19 in India may never be known but much of the scientific community agrees the downward trajectory of the disease is real and can likely be attributed to ‘localised’ herd immunity and a younger population.

As scientists attempt to understand India’s sliding COVID count, the country on Monday recorded 16,504 new COVID-19 cases, more than six times lower than the highest daily spike of 97,894 on September 16.

While there is a glimmer of hope and India’s COVID-19 numbers are on a definite decline for a combination of reasons, a vaccination programme continues to be important, particularly given the presence of a mutant, more transmissible strain, several experts said while cautioning against infection upticks

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Now, the “disappearing” act by Alibaba founder and owner of fintech venture Ant Group, Jack Ma, may have left top-notch Indian digital firms flummoxed.

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(From p-1) CM to conduct aerial survey: Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio informed that he would be conducting an aerial survey of Dzükou valley on Tuesday.

“I will be making an aerial survey of the latest forest fire situation at Dzukou valley that is spreading across Nagaland and Manipur. There has been a joint effort to tackle the situation and Nagaland side

is more or less under control,” he said in a tweet.

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In the international market, gold was quoting higher at USD 1,935 per ounce and silver was also trading in the green at USD 27.30 per ounce. “Gold prices surged on a dollar decline,” said HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel.

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Associate Director at IHS Markit. There was marked improvement in business conditions across the sector.

“It’’s important to emphasise the broad-based nature of the recovery, with marked

ing the latest fall in payroll numbers. However, the pace of contraction was moderate and the weakest in the current downturn period,” the survey noted.

On the prices front, the survey noted that input cost inflation accelerated to a 26-month high in December, with panellists noting increased prices for chemicals, metals, plastics and textiles. Output charges were lifted in response to rising cost burdens, but here the rate of inflation was only marginal.

Lima further noted that “...when we combine the latest three months we see that the performance of the manufacturing industry for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020/21 was notably better than in the second quarter.”

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expansions in both sales and output noted across each of the three monitored subsectors,” Lima said.

International demand for Indian goods rose in December, but the growth was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, new export orders increased at the slowest pace in the current four-month sequence of expansion. Output growth also eased to a four-month low, but remained strong, it said. Employment, on the other hand, decreased again in December, thereby stretching the current sequence of job shedding to nine months.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (PTI): India’s manufacturing sector activity strengthened in December, with manufacturers stepping up production and input buying amid efforts to rebuild their inventories following business closures earlier in the year, a monthly survey said on Monday.

The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’’ Index (PMI) was at 56.4 in December, a tick higher than November’’s reading of 56.3 and above the critical 50 threshold for the fifth straight month.

In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below that denotes contraction.

“The latest PMI results for the Indian manufacturing sector continued to point

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Jack Ma’s fallout with the Chinese government started when the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) in November postponed Ant Group’s listing at $37 billion, which would have been the biggest IPO ever.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange cited regulatory changes as the reason behind this sudden suspension.

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(From p-1) It also asked the WHO to investigate the “source of the virus and the route of introduction to the human population”.

“We raced against time and were the first country to report cases to the world,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in interviews to the official media over the weekend.

“More and more research suggests that the pandemic was likely to have been caused by separate outbreaks in multiple places in the world,” he said.

In her media briefing on Monday, Hua launched a scathing criticism against the US, saying Washington should produce evidence to back its charge that the virus emerged from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).

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ONGC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting 4.02 per cent, followed by TCS, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, M&M, HUL, Sun Pharma and L&T. On the other hand, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid and Titan were

Index (PMI) was at 56.4 in December, a tick higher than November’s 56.3 and above the critical 50 threshold for the fifth straight month.

Sector-wise, BSE metal, IT, teck, oil and gas, auto, industrials and telecom indices rallied up to 5.34 per cent, while bankex and consumer durables slipped.Broader BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose up to 1.42 per cent. Global equities surged as vaccine rollout in multiple countries enthused investors. Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Seoul and Hong Kong ended on a positive note, while and Tokyo was in the red.

Stock exchanges in Europe opened with significant gains. Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose 1.31 per cent to USD 52.48 per barrel. The rupee appreciated by 9 paise to close at 73.02 against the US dollar on Monday, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows. Foreign institutional investors purchased shares worth Rs 506.21 crore on a net basis on Friday, according to provisional exchange data.

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MUMBAI, JAN 4 (PTI): Rising for the ninth straight session, the BSE Sensex closed above the 48,000mark for the first time on Monday as investor sentiment got a boost after India approved two coronavirus vaccines over the weekend.

A strengthening rupee, positive global cues and encouraging macroeconomic data gave further impetus to risk appetite, traders said.

The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 307.82 points or 0.64 per cent higher at 48,176.80. It touched a

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India’s drugs regulator on Sunday approved Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID19 vaccine Covishield and indigenously-developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech for restricted emergency use in the country. Experts said the approvals and likely commencement of inoculation process soon bode well for the markets and economy.

“Emboldened by the likely rollout of the vaccines this month, bulls went berserk, bolstered by IT and metal stocks with able support from pharma stocks.

PMI data and renewed buying in select financials provided buoyancy across the broader markets,” said S Ranganathan, Head of Research at LKP Securities.

India’s manufacturing sector activity strengthened in December, with manufacturers stepping up production and input buying amid efforts to rebuild their inventories following business closures earlier in the year, PMI data showed.

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Congress is due to formally approve the election result on January 6 and Mr Biden, a Democrat, is due to be inaugurated as president on January 20.

All 10 living former US defence secretaries have urged President Trump not to question the election results in an opinion piece for the Washington Post. The group also said he should not involve the military in voting disputes, an idea that’s been mooted by some of Mr Trump’s supporters.

In excerpts of Saturday’s phone call released by the Washington Post, Mr Trump can be heard alternately cajoling and pres-

surising Georgia’s secretary of state. He insisted that he had won the election in Georgia and told Mr Raffensperger that there was “nothing wrong with saying you have recalculated”.

Mr Raffensperger responded by saying: “The challenge you have, Mr President, is that the data you have is wrong.”

Later in the call, Mr Trump said the rumour was that ballots had been shredded and voting machinery had been removed from Fulton County in the state - claims denied by Mr Raffensperger’s lawyer.

The president then threatened the official with possible legal consequences.

“You know what they did and you’re not reporting it.

That’s a criminal offence.

You can’t let that happen.

That’s a big risk to you and to Ryan, your lawyer,” Mr Trump said.

He then called for the extra 11,780 votes - which would have given him a total of 2,473,634 votes in the state, one more than Mr Biden, who received 2,473,633 votes.

Athens, Jan 4 (AP): The center-right government in Greece named the country’s first openly gay minister in a cabinet reshuffle on Monday.

Nicholas Yatromanolakis, 44, was named as the new deputy minister of culture after being promoted from the position of general secretary at the ministry.

The gover nment retained its ministers of health and finance and most other key positions in the reshuffle.

Greece is reeling from the impact of the pandemic that caused a spike in deaths in the fall and is expected to have caused a 10.5 per cent contraction of its gross domestic product in 2020.

Despite the difficulties, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis left most key cabinet positions unchanged, retaining Christos Staikouras as finance minister and Vasilis Kilikias as health minister.

Vaccinations were expanded from nine to 50 hospitals nationwide Monday.

New coin to mark UK Queen’s 95th birthday Lo n d o n, Ja n 4 (IANS): The UK’s Royal Mint has announced that it will commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday with a new 5 pound coin, the media reported.

On April 21, Queen Elizabeth II will become the first UK monarch to turn 95-years-old, the BBC reported.

In a statement, the Royal Mint said the commemorative coin will depict the royal cypher “EIIR”,

Queen Elizabeth II

above the words “my heart and my devotion”, in reference to a part of her firstever televised Christmas

100 dead in attacks on two western Niger villages Niamey (Niger), Jan 4 (AFP): “Terrorists” killed around 100 people in two villages in western Niger, the latest in a string of civilian massacres that have rocked the jihadist-plagued Tillaberi region, a local mayor said Sunday.

The attacks on the villages of Tchoma Bangou and Zaroumadareye occurred Saturday just as firstround presidential results were announced.

They were waged by “terrorists who came riding about 100 motorcycles,” said Almou Hassane, the mayor of the Tondikiwindi commune that administers both villages.

“There were up to 70 dead in Tchoma Bangou and 30 dead in Zaroumadareye,” he told AFP, adding he had just returned from the scene of the attacks.

The two villages are 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of the capital Niamey.

“There have also been

75 wounded, some of whom have been evacuated to Niamey and to Ouallam for treatment,” Hassane said.

The attackers split into two columns to carry out simultaneous attacks on the two villages, which lie seven kilometres (four miles) apart, the mayor added.

broadcast in 1957.

“EIIR” stands for “Elizabeth II Regina”.

The 2021 coin collection will also mark the 250th birth anniversary of novelist Walter Scott, and the 75th death anniversary of author HG Wells.

Scott, who wrote the novels “Waverley”, “Rob Roy” and “Ivanhoe” and is considered as one of Scotland’s most famous figures, will be celebrated with a 2 pound coin.

Meanwhile, Wells, who wrote “The Time Machine” and “The War Of The Worlds”, will be commemorated also on a 2 pound coin, with a depiction of images from the two novels.

Meanwhile, the 75th death anniversary of inventor John Logie Baird, famous for his early prototypes of the television, will be commemorated on another new 50 pound coin.

AFFIDAVIT (Correction of name)

Regd. No. 324 Dated-10/12/2020 I, Shri. T. VINCENT SHITIO, S/o. NKHYINGO SHITIO permanent resident of Pangti Village, District Wokha, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as under;1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India 2. That, my name has been erroneously recorded as T. VINCENT SHITIO, T VINCENT and VINCENT SHITIO in some of my documents instead of T. VINCENT SHITIO 3. That, the name T. VINCENT SHITIO, T. VINCENT and VINCENT SHITIO pertain to one and the same person.

4. That, from today onwards, I shall be known as T. VINCENT SHITIO for all official purpose.

5. That, the statements made from Para 1-4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein Deponent (T. Vincent Shitio) Solemnly sworn and sign this affidavit before me by the above named deponent in my open court on this day the ____th of____2020 at Wokha.

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FELICITATION The Phom Literature Board is proud to acknowledge the achievement of Dr. Mrs. Anungla Imdong Phom who is the first amongst Phom Promoted to the post of Additional Director, Department of Under Development Area (DUDA). She is the member of the Phom Literature Board and so the members of the board congratulate her for this milestone. We wish her for successful career as torch bearer for the younger generation. May her career continue to lead her to a greater height.

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Dt. Chingtok, the th Jan’ 2021

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Regt. No 121427 Rank : Hav (Opr) Name : BAUAU JOSEPH PHOM Son of Shri NYAMPEI PHOM Village :- Yongnyah P.O. :- Longleng P.S.:- Longleng Dist: Longleng Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 15-12-2020 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notices was issued to you through concern P.S vide order No.12BN(IR)/RO10/2020-21/717 Dt. 25/12/2020.

Regt. No.121427 Hav (Opr) BAUAU JOSEPH PHOM, is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice, failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

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Commandant, 12th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Chingtok, Longleng.

OFFICE OF THE

NAGHUTOMI UNION DIMAPUR AREA (NUDA) FELICITATION Dr. Amunu K. Chishi, daughter of Lt. Kuhokhe Y. Chishi and Kakheli K. Chishi for successfully completing her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences (HIDS) Himachal Pradesh.

We also extend our profound congratulations to the following individuals who are promoted from Asst. Head master to the post of Head Master in the Department of School Education 1. Mr. Mughaho Zhimo, son of Lt. Yehekhu Zhimo.

2. Mr. Hukheto K. Chishi, son of Kivixu Chishi.

3. Mrs. Kanili I. Chishi, wife of Inashe Chishi.

4. Mrs. Atoli Chophy, wife of Kakihe Yeptho.

We wish you the best in all your future endeavours.

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Secretary PIKATO WOTSA NUDA

Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment

Iran says it suspended its nuclear commitments in response to reinstated US sanctions.

DUBAI, Jan 4 (Agencies): Iran on Monday began enriching uranium up to 20% at an underground facility, a short technical step from weapons-grade levels, as fears mounted that a South Korean-flagged oil tanker had been seized by Tehran.

The announcement of enrichment at Fordo came at the same time Western officials said they feared the MT Hankuk Chemi had been seized, ABC reported.

It comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S. in the waning days of President Donald Trump’s term in office, which saw the U.S. leader unilaterally withdraw from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers and set off months of escalating incidents between the two countries.

Iranian state television quoted spokesman Ali Rabiei as saying that President Hassan Rouhani had given the order for the move at the Fordo facility.

Iran’s decision to begin enriching to 20% a

decade ago nearly brought an Israeli strike targeting its nuclear facilities, tensions that only abated with the 2015 atomic deal. A resumption of 20% enrichment could see that brinksmanship return.

Tr u m p w i t h d r e w the U.S. unilaterally from Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018. In the time since, there have been a series of escalating incidents between the two countries.

Iran’s decision comes after its parliament passed a bill, later approved by a constitutional watchdog, aimed at hiking enrichment to pressure Europe into providing sanctions relief.

It also serves as pressure ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, who has said he is willing to re-enter the nuclear deal.

Iran informed the International Atomic Energy Agency last week that it planned to take the step.

Meanwhile, satellite data from MarineTraffic. com showed the MT Hankuk Chemi off Bandar Ab-

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bas on Monday afternoon without explanation. It had been traveling from Saudi Arabia to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

The ship’s owners could not be immediately reached. Iran did not immediately acknowledge the vessel’s travel.

The United Kingdom Marine Trade Operations, an information exchange overseen by the British royal navy in the region, acknowledged an “interaction” between a merchant vessel and Iranian authorities.

As a result, the UKMTO said the merchant vessel made an “alteration of course” north into Iran’s territorial waters.

Cmdr. Rebecca Rebarich, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, said authorities there were aware and monitoring the situation.

Ambrey, a British security firm, reported the incident as an apparent seizure.

Pastor killed in Texas church shooting Washington, Jan 4 (IANS): A pastor was killed and two others were injured during a shooting at a church in the US state of Texas, police said, adding the perpetrator was arrested and charged.

The incident took place at around 9.20 a.m. on Sunday at the Starrville Methodist Church in Winona, about 360 km north of Houston, Xinhua news agency quoted Larry Christian of the Smith County Sheriff ’s Office as saying to reporters.

He said that no services were going on in the church when the 21-yearold old suspect opened fire.

Two people were also injured, one from a gunshot wound, and another from falling, CNN quoted Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith as saying.

According to a CNN report, the suspect has been identified as Mytrez Deunte Woolen and the victim as 62-year-old Mark Allen McWilliams.

The Smith County Sheriff ’s Office said that Woolen has been charged with aggravated assault while exhibiting a deadly weapon, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury and first-degree capital murder.

Taking to Twitter on Sunday night, state Governor Greg Abbott said: “Texas will seek swift justice for the shooter. We thank law enforcement for their response. Keep the harmed in your prayers.”

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Mr Raffensperger is heard replying that Georgia’s results are correct, BBC reported. Joe Biden won Georgia alongside other swing states, winning 306 electoral college votes to Mr Trump’s 232. Vice-presidentelect Kamala Harris called Mr Trump’s comments “a bold abuse of power”.

It comes ahead of two crucial runoff elections in Georgia on Tuesday that will decide which party controls the Senate. Since the November 3 vote, Mr Trump has been making unsubstantiated allegations of widespread electoral fraud.

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CASE NO. Divorce Case No. 30/2020 PETITIONER Shiv Narayan Choudhury RESPONDENT Vitoni Yeptho To, Smti. Vitoni Yeptho D/o. Lt. Vikiye Yeptho R/o. Purana Bazar Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas the above name petitioner has instituted a case against you for divorce U/S. 27(1) (d) of the Special Marriage Act. 1954.

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Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30(thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

VICTO SEMA (NJS) Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kiphire: Nagaland.

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FELICITATION The Sechü Zubza Gazetted Officers’ Krotho extends warm and hearty congratulations to our bonafide members for their following achievements and accomplishments; 1. Mr. Arielie Terhüja on being promoted to Accounts Officer under Department of Treasuries & Accounts.

2. Dr. Kethoselie Peseyie on being promoted to Zonal Leprosy Officer (ZLO) under Department of Health and Family Welfare.

3. Mr. Lhouchalie Viya, Secretary, NSDMA on being conferred Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

4. Mrs. Petevino Nguzhü on being promoted to Superintendant under Department of Economics & Statistics.

5. Mr. Thinoneisie Lhousa (Kuotsu) on being promoted to Headmaster GHS Kezocha under School Education.

The Union further wishes the members good health and exhorts them to give their best and achieve greater heights in their future endeavours.

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WhatsApp sets Alexi Laiho, frontman of ‘record’ on New Bond girl, Tanya Roberts dies at 65 Children of Bodom, dies aged 41 Year’s Eve 2020 A

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lexi Laiho, front man for Finnish metal band Children of Bodom and supergroup Bodom After Midnight, has died, his record label has confirmed. He was 41, his management told CNN. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho,” a statement released by Napalm Records, on behalf of Bodom After Midnight, said.

“We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken for the sudden loss of our dear friend and band member,” the statement, signed by bandmates Daniel, Mitja and Waltteri, added.

A statement on Laiho’s official Facebook page said the musician died in his Helsinki home last week, adding that he suffered from long-term health issues during his last years.

Laiho was the guitarist and vocalist of metal band Children of Bodom, which was formed in 1993 under the name IneartheD, until the group played their final show in 2019.

The band have sold more than 250,000 records in their native Finland, and are one of the country’s bestselling artists, according to their website, with Laiho voted “Best Metal Guitarist” by readers of Guitar World magazine.

The guitarist received

several other international prizes for his music, and had been awarded a Metal Hammer Golden Gods prize, according to the management of Bodom After Midnight.

In 2015, he led a group of 100 guitar players at Helsinki Festival in 2015 in playing his own composition, “100 Guitars From Hel.” Laiho later formed supergroup Bodom After Midnight. The group recorded three songs and shot a music video, which will be released posthumously, according to a statement on his official Facebook page.

In addition to Children of Bodom, the guitarist was also associated with acts Warmen, Sinergy, Kylähullut and The Local Band, the statement, signed

by Bodom After Midnight management, said.

“Alexi was the most loving and magnificent husband and father,” his wife Kelli Wright-Laiho said in a statement. “Our hearts are eternally broken.”

(CNN)

10 crore Indians’ card data selling on Dark Web: Researcher

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ndependent cyber security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia claimed on Sunday that data of nearly 10 crore credit and debit card holders in the country is being sold for an undisclosed amount on the Dark Web. According to Rajaharia, the massive data dump on the Dark Web has been leaked from a compromised server of Bengaluru-based digital payments gateway Juspay.

JusPay told IANS that no card numbers or financial information were compromised during the cyber-attack and the actual number is much lower than the 10 crore-figure being reported.

“On August 18, 2020, an unauthorised attempt on our servers was detected and terminated when in progress. No card numbers, financial credentials or transaction data were compromised,” a company spokesperson said in

a statement. “Some data records containing nonanonymised, plain-text email and phone numbers were compromised, which form a fraction of the 10 crore data records,” the spokesperson added.

However, Rajaharia claimed that the data was being sold on the Dark Web for an undisclosed amount via cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

“For this data, hackers are also contacting via Telegram,” he told IANS. According to him, PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) have been followed by Juspay in storing users’ card information.

“However, if the hackers can find out the Hash algorithm used to generate the card fingerprint, they will be able to decrypt the masked card number. In this condition, all 10 crore cardholders are at risk,” Rajaharia noted.

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ewer people celebrated New Year’s Eve 2020 on crowded streets.

Instead, they turned to technology and connected with friends virtually over voice and video calls. According to a post by the social media platform Facebook, WhatsApp calls saw an increase of more than 50% compared to the same day last year.

“More than 1.4 billion voice and video calls were made on New Year’s Eve 2020 globally,” the post states.

This is ‘the most ever calls in a single day on WhatsApp’ it added. “Before COVID-19, New Year’s Eve generated Facebook’s biggest spikes in messaging, photo uploads and social sharing at midnight across the world. However, in March 2020, the early days of the pandemic produced traffic spikes that would dwarf New Year’s Eve several times over — and it lasted for months.

New Year’s Eve 2020 was the biggest day ever for Messenger group video calls (3+ people) in the US, with nearly 2X more group video calls on NYE compared to the average day.

(Gadgets Now)

ctress Tanya Roberts, best known for playing the Bond girl in the 1985 film A View To A Kill, is no more. She was 65.

The actress collapsed while walking her dogs on December 24, and was admitted to a hospital here.

She died on Sunday, her friend and representative Mike Pingel told The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death has been given.

“I’m devastated. She was brilliant and beautiful and I feel like a light has been taken away. To say she was an angel would be at the top of the list. She was the sweetest person you’d ever meet and had a huge heart. She loved her fans, and I don’t think she realised how much she meant to them,” Pingel told The Hollywood Reporter.

Roberts was a model before acting in films and TV shows.

She began acting in films in 1975 with the horror flick “Forced Entry” and also featured in films like the 1977 comedy “Racquet” and the 1982 fantasy epic “The Beastmaster”.

She was also the lead in the 1984 adventure movie “Sheena: Queen Of The

Jungle”.

Roberts’ most notable film role was in the 1985 James Bond film “A View To A Kill”. She essayed the character of Stacey Sutton in the John Glen directorial that had Roger Moore essaying Agent 007, and also starred Grace Jones.

On the small screen, she played an Angel in the popular series “Charlie’s Angels”. Roberts replaced Shelley Hack, appearing as Julie Rogers in the fifth and final season of the show in 1980. She also appeared in episodes of “Fantasy Island” and “Love Boat”.

Roberts also had a supporting role in the popular Her last notable TV by her partner of 18 years sitcom “That ‘70’s Show”, show was in “Barbershop: Lance O’Brien and her as Midge Pinciotti, Don- The Series” in 2005. sister Barbara. na’s dim-witted mother.

Roberts is survived (IANS)

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After the film was announced, Amitabh Bachchan was one of the first actors to wish good luck to the team. Big B tweeted, “All good wishes to film #Kisaan, directed by #ENiwas and acted by @ SonuSood”.

Earlier, Sonu Sood admitted that filmmakers have started to approach him with lead roles in their films due to his philanthropic work during the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

(Indian Express)

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May the Lord smile upon both of you In al that you do each day, May you share more blessings, More laughter, And may you always be an affirmation That true love always lasts.

May God bless you with many more happy years together.

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ctor Sonu Sood will be next seen in a Bollywood film titled Kisaan. The movie will be directed by Shool fame E Niwas.

Dream Girl director Raaj Shaandilyaa, who will produce Kisaan, took to Twitter to announce the project. Calling farmers the pride of our country, he wrote, “Announcing my next Production #Kisaan. @SonuSood in lead. Directed by ENiwas @Eniwas. Produced by Raaj Shaandilyaa.”

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ISL: Hyderabad thrash Chennaiyin 4-1

Anirudh Thapa of Chennaiyin FC during a match against Hyderabad FC, Monday. (PTI)

Hyderabad came out of blocks with aggression.

They had a plethora of chances with Joel Chianese in the centre of most of moves. For Chennaiyin, custodian Vishal Kaith was at his best in the first half and denied Hyderabad with

some superb saves. Chianese could not find a way past him in the first half.

However, Kaith’’s mistake gave Chianese the opportunity to open scoring in the 50th minute. For Hyderabad, Laxmikant Kattimani was not required to

do much but when called into action, he too was tremendous. Asish Rai even hit the bar for Hyderabad FC but could not find the back of the net.

Tuesday’s Match Bengaluru FC Vs Mumbai City 7:30 pm

Kapoor elected president of ntl chess body

Dr. Chotisuh Sazo launches CAGSA golden jubilee website

C h e n n ai , J a n 4 (IANS): The Bharat Singh Chauhan team won the All India Chess Federation (AICF) polls convincingly on Monday humbling the faction led by former president P.R. Venketrama Raja.

As per the final results, Sanjay Kapoor, Chauhan and Naresh Sharma were declared elected for the three crucial posts of president, secretary and treasurer of AICF. The six persons who were elected for the posts of vice-presidents are Anantha D.P, Bhavesh Patel, Vipnesh Bhardwaj, Ajay Ajmera, PC Lallianthanga and Er. Niapung Konia.

The newly-elected joint secretaries are Rajesh R, Mahendra Dhakal, Atul Kumar, Mughaho Awomi, Diljeet Khanna and Atanu Lahiri.

The new office-bearers will hold posts till 2023.

DIMAPUR, Jan 4 (NPN): The official website for golden jubilee celebration of Chokri Area Games and Sports Association (CAGSA) was launched by Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, MLA on January 3 at his residence in the presence of CAGSA president, Vekhayi Ruho, press secretary, Shuyeve Kezo and well wishers.

CAGSA will be holding its 50th session of games and sports meet at Phüsachodü to be hosted

by Phüsachodü Youth Society next month.

Website and other social media accounts were created so as to enable all the affiliated units, sports lovers and well wishers to have easy access to the official communications, updates and live actions during the event as many will not be attending the program due to Covid-19, stated CAGSA press secretary, Shuyeve in a press statement. CAGSA can reached by visiting the given link- https://cagsa. Dr. Chotisuh Sazo launching the website for CAGSA golden jubilee celebration. co.in

NWV, EYL register wins in Winter Cricket Challenge bowled out in 16.5 overs losing the match by 35 runs.

Phyobenthung Kithan scored 64 runs in 66 balls and was named the man of the match.

In the second match of the day, batting first Kohima Lotha Students Union (KLSU) could muster only 130 runs in the allotted over (20 overs) against Etsujhuka Youth League (EYL).

In the run chase, EYL displayed an amazing bat-

the 25th edition of Winter Cricket Challenge at local ground, Wokha on Monday.

Batting first after

winning the toss, NVW set a target of 136 runs for WTBC YF in the first match.

In reply, WTBC were

LOTHA BAPTIST CHURCHES ASSOCIATION VANKHOSÜNG : WOKHA, NAGALAND.

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(Rev. Dr. L. TSANSO) Executive Secretary, LBCA

Rev. O. THUNGBEN KIKON President, LBCA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

05.09.1946 – 14.12.2020 We, the family members of Late Keneiziengu-ü (Bano) Chücha, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us and shared our grief and emotion spiritually, physically and financially during the time of illness and throughout her last journey.

Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, braving the risk and sailed with us through all the stormy nights. Your unfailing support and kindness comforted us and gave us the strength to look upward with hope of her eternal rest in the bosom of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Regretted for not being able to thank each and every one personally. May the good God bless you all abundantly.

Matchless thanks are extended to the following organizations and people.

1. Sr. Pastor, Pastors and staff of Baptist Mission Church, Kohima 2. Pastor and staff of Peducha Baptist Church 3. Western Angami Women Organization (WAWO) 4. Doctors, nurses and staff of Bethel Hospital, Kohima 5. Neighbours, friends and well wishers.

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Rev. N. T. Murry was a humble servant of God who had committed his career for the Lotha Baptist Churches Association in various capacities. He served the Association as Finance Promoter Secretary in 1979, Headmaster of SMBHS from 1987 – 1990, Bible Translator from 1980 – 1990, Treasurer in the year 2001, Executive Secretary from 2002 – 2005, Literature Secretary from 2006 – 2010, and Coordinator NBCC Leprosy Mission from 15/02/2010 till his retirement in 2012.

He also served as a Member of the First CMC Board, a member of Ordination Board, Office Bearer of the Association, Office Bearer of Lotha Baptist Theological Association, and President NBCC. In his demise, the Lotha Baptist Churches Association had lost a committed servant of God. While extending the Association’s sincere condolences to the beareaved family members, we pray that the Almighty God will rest the soul of the departed servant of God in eternal peace.

TUESDAY’S MATCHES 1st match: Mavericks ‘B’ vs Forest ‘V’ 2nd match: Lancers CC vs VCC.

Ganguly may undergo another angioplasty KOLKATA, JAN 4 (PTI): Cricket Board president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly will have to undergo another angioplasty in a “few days or weeks” but can for now be discharged from hospital as his condition is “stable”, the CEO of the medical facility said on Monday.

CONDOLENCE The North Point Layemi Küposhukulu is deeply saddened by the demise of our dear colleague Ino Luheto Yeptho on 29th Dec 2020.

An active participant with NPLKZ since 2015, his contribution as senior member was encouraging and inspiring until his last breath.

We shall always cherish our asBorn: 16/06/1939 sociation with him as we bid him Died: 29/12/2020 a tearful goodbye. We once again extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.

North Point Layemi Küposhukulu (Zunheboto)

Late Wekhrotso Lomi

Today is the anniversary of the day we lost you And while our lives go on without you Nothing is the same We miss you a little more Each time someone says your name.

Our hearts break and tears fall Each time our grandchildren asks why you can't return No words, no verse, no tears APA SEB Can ever express How much we miss you but comfort our hearts with the assurance, you are in a better place and that we will meet one day.

You taught us to love without any expectations, Your life reflected it.

You filled our home with love.

And you will forever be in our hearts Because memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy.

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In picture: Match in progress between KLSU and EYL

DIMAPUR, Jan 4 (NPN): New Wokha Village (NWV) CC and Etsujhuka Youth League won their respective matches in

ting performance, where Nchumbemo scored 48 runs in 37 balls, and chased down the target in 14.1 overs losing three wickets.

Man of the match award in the second match was claimed by Nchumbemo Humtsoe. The award was handed over by SNK president, Panka Ovung.

Died on 05.01.2020 It has been a year since you left us but there was never a day without us thinking of you. You’ll always be in our hearts. Till we meet again.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

‘The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.

Blessed the name of the Lord.’ Job 1:21

Missing you today more than ever..

Loving, Wife, children, in-laws & grandchildren

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

KETOHOLE SAVI, w/o Late Hovinol Savi (1937 - 2020) Through this column, we express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual and groups for the love and support, kind gestures of sympathy during her illness and sad demise of our beloved mother who departed for her heavenly abode on 26.12.2020. It is our humble prayer that the Almighty God shower His blessings abundantly upon each and everyone.

Special thanks to Jakhama Baptist Church, Jakhama Union Kohima, Baptist Revival Church Keyake, CRC Lerie, neighbours and resident of Lower Chandmari, Kohima Law College, Apollo Hospital-Guwahati, K.P. Bethesda Hospital and Bethel Medical Centre Kohima.

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Bambolim (Goa), Jan 4 (PTI): Hyderabad FC outclassed former champions Chennaiyin FC with a 4-1 win and snapped their threematch losing streak in the Indian Super League here on Monday.

It was a royal performance from the Nizams as they raised the level of their game after a goal-less first half to pump in four goals in the second session for a commanding victory.

Joel Chianese (50th), Halicharan Narzary (53rd, 79th) and Joao Victor (74th) were on the scoresheet for Hyderabad while Anirudh Thapa (67th) scored the only goal for Chennaiyin, who suffered their first-ever defeat against the Nizams.

With their third win, Hyderabad FC moved up to sixth place with 12 points while Chennaiyin slipped to eight place following their third defeat. An exciting first half saw both teams come close to scoring but were unable to break the deadlock.

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Born on: 09-02-1966 – Died on : 26-12-2020 We, the bereaved family members of Late M. Atula Ao (W/o M. Nuktutoba Ao) would like to convey our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all individual, groups, members, friends and well wishers who stood by us through prayer, physically, financially and materially at the sad demise on 26-12-2020.

We would also like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Chumoukedima Ao Baptist Arogo.

2. Dimapur Changtongya Union.

3. Chumoukedima Yaongyimsen Union.

4. Chumoukedima Ao Union.

5. Chumoukedima Langpangkong Union.

6. CIHSR Dimapur, Doctors and Nurses 7. Apollo Hospital Guwahati, Doctors and Nurses 8. Shri. Ben Longkumer NPS Comdt. NAPTC Chumoukedima 9. Shri. Yangpa, IPS Comdt. (Mahila) 10. Shri. Masudong, Dy. Comdt. 1st NAP-QM 11. Shri. Imnatiba, MLA 12. ANTHU Dimapur 13. N.P.C School Chumoukedima Town 14. Pangpur Zunga Dimapur 15. Ward 5 Youth and Members 16. Mr. Karan Roy (Khrishna Grocery) 17. Humtsoe Tent House 18. Chumoukedima Changtongya Telongjem Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually. It is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Shillong can be developed as a Rijiju inaugurates 1st sports school in NE High Altitude Training Centre: Rijiju

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S h i l l o n g, J a n 4 (NPN): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju on Monday inaugurated a Khelo India School (Sports school) at Assam Rifles Public School (ARPS) School at Laitkor here, the first ever sports school in the North East.

After inaugurating the school, Rijiju said that there was a need to produce talents and medal winners in a systematic way. “It is not the case that India does not have the talent. We have the potential. There are certain other reasons. The mindset, the attitude of the government and more importantly, the attitude of the society. Sports was not providing any career earlier.

Except for some sports, we could not create talents,” Rijiju said.

He also inaugurated the synthetic football ground at SAI training centre, here in Meghalaya.

“We don’t create talents through system. Sports is tradition. I started taking interest in Sports and thanks to our Prime Minister Modiji, I was given the charge so from Day 1, I realised that we should use all forces to make Sports a

Kiren Rijiju and AR officials at the inauguration of Sports school in Shillong on Monday.

tradition,” the Union Minister added.

The ARPS school has been restructered as residential sports school under the Khelo India which is a national programme for the development of sports. A memorandum was signed between the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and ARPS for setting up the sports school.

Pointing out that the country lacks sports culture, the Union Minister said that playing was always treated secondary and therefore the mindset of the society and the attitude of the govern-

ment has to change.

Lauding initiatives like Khelo India, the Union Minister said it had become a brand now and ARPS Sports is under this and they will scout for talents and nurture them.

Dismayed at the poor medal tally of the country in the Olympics, Rijiju said that the agenda of the sports Ministry is clear that by 2028 Los Angeles India has to be among the top ten Olympic medal winning countries and efforts has been put in for achieving the goal.

Requesting everyone

to contribute towards making the country a sporting nation, the Minister said that people don’t even watch sports in the country other than cricket and wrestling these days a little.

He said that the stadiums are empty and there are not much viewership in TV and internet as well.

“No viewers means no sponsor and slow or no growth,” Rijiju pointed out.

“Sport is a soft power, a unifier and the country has to understand this to become a great sporting nation,” he added.

Stressing on the need to create sports facilities, the Union Minister said that small countries with populations of just 26 lakh wins in the Olympics.

“It is because a young boy or girl stood up for the right thing at the right time.

Professional training comes much later. First you have to identify the champion.

Sports facility is the main issue. Stadiums come much later. Sports facilities are primary,” Rijiju said.

He concluded his address by his assurance to provide top class coaches from the Sports Authority of India and that more funds will be provided for enhancing the facilities to the international standard.

Meanwhile, Director General, Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan said that it is important to have a institution in the NE as the region is full of talents.

“Let’s embrace this sporting culture, the North East has the passion to excel. Everyone should collectively have this passion and mission for winning the Olympic gold,” Lt. Gen. Sangwan said.

“It is challenging but one has to dream to reach there,” he said.

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S h i l lo n g, Ja n 4 : Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on Monday said Meghalaya’s State capital Shillong can be developed as a High Altitude Training Centre.

“This place is not very high in terms of altitude but sufficient enough to be declared as a high altitude training centre,” Rijiju said after inaugurating sports facilities at SAI, Training Centre, NEHU Campus here. He also inaugurated Synthetic Athletic Track and Field and a Synthetic Football Ground.

“This is very appropriate and this can be a permanent location. Normally high altitude training centres are temporary in nature but this location is very appropriate to be a permanent centre as well as certain athletes can come here to train at higher altitude,” the Union Minister said while appreciating the location for the SAI centre.

Acknowledging the high potential of the centre, Rijiju said, “We have very few high altitude training centres in India – One in Shilaroo near Shimla, one here in Shillong. We have

some locations in South India in Ooty and towards the Nilgiri Hills Side and I am also planning to have few more maybe in Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Aizawl cause it also has an altitude”.

“The centre is equipped with all modern facilities and there are hostel facility also. Therefore, we can have players from States coming for a few period of time like 1 month, 2 months to make themselves used to the higher altitude training, the Union Minister added.

Hinting on the huge potential of sports in Meghalaya and the whole of Northeast, Rijiju said that the country have seen some of the top international level of players from this region.

Admitting that lack of proper training, the proper scouting of talent at a young age do not happen, Rijiju said, “This is the reason why the region have not been able to realise the potential.”

Stating that his ministry has set a very clear target that by 2028 Olympics, the Union Minister said, “India should be in the Top 10. To achieve that lots of emphasis have to be given for scouting of young talents. The eight

States in Northeast can really contribute 25-30 per cent of the total medalists in the Olympics.”

The Union Minister said that with the development of sports, allied industries will also grow and wherever the country progresses more, their progress in Sports also proportionately increases.

“The more society progresses, the more you will see activities in sports and adventure,” he added.

Stating that Northeast is gifted in terms of sports and Meghalaya is one of the finest locations in India and not only in the Northeast, Rijiju hinted on his efforts to grant more funds from his other Ministry – Ministry of Minority Affairs. He said that he wanted to use funds from the other Ministry also and therefore Sports have been included in the North Eastern Council (NEC) budget.

“NEC can also sanction money for the Sports & Adventure. It was not there but I have insisted that it must be there because youth and sports activities are crucial so the NEC must do certain funding for inclusion of sports infrastructure,” he said.

SAI invites Olympians, Para- Ronaldo overtakes Pele as second-highest goalscorer for club Olympians for coaching roles New Delhi, Jan 4 (Agencies): In a move that promises to empower both elite sportspersons and young athletes, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday invited Olympians and Para-Olympians for filling the position of assistant coach (level 6) and coach (level 10).

According to ANI, coaches appointed are allowed to continue their sports training as long as they are active sportsperson and maintain desired performance at the international level.

Once appointed, the coaches will take up the diploma in sports coaching conducted by the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala if they have already not taken up the course previously. “ O ly m p i a n s / Pa r a Olympians are given the opportunity to work in SAI as coach. In fact, the medal winners in Olympics and

Para Olympics have (been) directly recruited in Group ‘A’ position in SAI to show the gratitude for their service to the country,” SAI said in an official statement.

The time frame to apply for the post is from January 5 (5:00 pm) to January 26 (5:00 pm).

Last month, SAI appointed 11 Olympians and three Para Olympians as coaches and assistant coaches.

The appointments were made with an effort to ensure that experienced and elite sportspersons can continue to contribute to the progress of the sport in the country during their tenure as active sportspersons and even after they retire.

This will also secure the sportspersons financially while allowing them to continue with their regular training and participation in competitions.

Lo n d o n, Ja n 4 (Agencies): Cristiano Ronaldo overtook Pele as the second-highest goalscorer of all-time with a brace for Juventus in their 4-1 win against Udinese on Sunday.

According to Dailymail, the Portuguese forward scored his 757th and 758th goal of his illustrious career with the goals coming in either half as Andrea Pirlo’s side moved up to fifth in the Serie A table.

Pele registered 757 goals during his career for Santos, New York Cosmos and Brazil between 1956 and 1977, but now sits third in the all-time list with Ronaldo now one behind Josef Bican’s total of 759.

Ronaldo has the opportunity too equal and then eclipse Bican when Juventus visit AC Milan on Wednesday night which will be a crucial match in the Serie A champions’ title defence.

Juventus sit ten points behind leaders Milan with a game in hand, though

Lampard under pressure as City sink Chelsea London, Jan 4 (AP): Even facing a Manchester City side depleted by the coronavirus, Frank Lampard couldn’t prevent Chelsea slumping to a fourth loss in its past six games.

And Lampard is aware the 3-1 defeat will only increase the pressure on him.

Chelsea slipped to eighth place after lkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne scored in a 16-minute first-half spell at a chilly Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The London club is seven points behind leader Liverpool and three points back of City, which has played two fewer games and now sits in fifth place.

E ve n L e i c e s t e r i s mounting a title challenge in third place after beating Newcastle 2-1 in Sunday’s other game.

How fickle football can be. Only a month ago, Chelsea’s all-time leading scorer was basking in a 17-match unbeaten that raised talk of a new contract halfway through his second season as manager.

“Whether it puts pressure on me or not, it doesn’t matter,” Lampard said. “A month ago everyone was asking me whether I was going to sign a new contract,

Chelsea’s Mason Mount, left, and Manchester City’s Rodrigo challenge for the ball at Stamford Bridge, London, England, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

and now they will be saying different things.

“But over a busy period we’ve lost four games of football, so the pressure remains constant and you know it’s there.”

Especially when working for Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich, who has gone through a dozen managers since transforming the club with his 2003 takeover.

After being unable to spend anything in his first season in charge due to a transfer embargo, Lampard benefited from around $250 million in squad reinforce-

ments in the summer transfer window. Despite Timo Werner already enjoying Champions League experience at Leipzig, the $60 million striker is among the players Lampard claims still needs time to settle.

“Any build or rebuild takes pain; pain behind the scenes and pain on the pitch occasionally,” Lampard said. “This is a difficult period and I understand the reasons why. Today the first half showed me the reasons why and we have to keep fighting and I’m the first one who has to keep fighting.

“I’ll always feel heat:

I felt heat when we were on our good run, because I know that round the corner can be a negative.”

Gundogan netted the opener on the turn in the 18th minute after being set up by Foden, who was on target with a flick finish for the second inside three minutes. De Bruyne started the move inside his own half that ended with him scoring, meeting the rebound after Raheem Sterling had hit the goal frame.

Chelsea’s consolation came with almost the last kick of the game from Callum Hudson-Odoi.

The Juventus striker hit goals number 757 and 758 in a 4-1 win over Udinese on Sunday night.

three points against Stefano Pioli’s side could haul them back into Scudetto contention.

Ronaldo now has 656 club career goals since his first season at Sporting Lisbon back in 2002, with the majority of the goals coming at Real Madrid.

The 35-year-old scored 450 goals in 438 appear-

Suga determined to host Olympics amid Covid-19 Tokyo, Jan 4 (IANS): Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday that he is determined to host the Tokyo Olympic Games although the Covid-19 pandemic situation is worsening in his country.

Suga told a press conference that he will prepare for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games with “determination” and take all possible measures against the infection and deliver “hope and courage” to the whole world, reports Xinhua news agency.

He also said that his government would consider declaring a state of emergency for Tokyo metropolitan and surrounding areas, which are suffering the most in the past few weeks.

The Tokyo Olympics, which were slated to be held in July-August in 2020, had to be postponed to summer of 2021 due to the Covid19 pandemic which has claimed over 18 lakh lives across the world thus far.

The official budget for the Tokyo Olympics was increased last month to $15.4 billion, an increase of $2.8 billion because of the delay.

ances while playing in the Spanish capital though Ronaldo also has an esteemed goal tally on the international stage too.

The forward has 102 goals in 120 matches for Portugal and that tally is expected to grow as Fernando Santos’ side look to defend their European Championships title this

summer.

It means former Manchester United man Ronaldo averages a whopping 42 goals-a-season over his 18-year career for both club and country.

Meanwhile, Barcelona captain Lionel Messi is behind Ronaldo in the all-time record for club and country with 742 goals, though the

Argentinian forward has managed this total by playing 200 fewer career games than the Juventus star.

Messi also holds the record for the most goals scored for a single club 644 goals - another record previously held by Pele until the Barcelona man broke it last month with a goal against Valladolid.

The Argentine has since given a bottle of Budweiser to every single goalkeeper he has scored against, with shot stoppers receiving multiple bottles if they conceded more than one goal.

Pele’s former club Santos, however, released a statement that Messi did not break the Brazilian forward’s record last month as he actually scored 1,091 during his 20th-century career.

Ro n a l d o ’s b r a c e against Juventus, meanwhile, was his 14th league goal of the season with the 35-year-old currently leading the Italian top-flight’s scoring charts.

Curry scores career-high points as Warriors beat Trailblazers Lo n d o n, Ja n 4 (Agencies): Stephen Curry scored a career-high 62 points as his Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trailblazers 137122.

The 32-year-old is the second oldest player to score over 60 points in a game - Kobe Bryant is the oldest at 37.

Curry’s previous best performance was 54 points against the New York Knicks in February 2013.

“I wanted to take him out with 30 seconds left so the 42 people here could give him a standing ovation,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.

NBA games are being played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We’ve seen Steph do so many things here over the years and it’s just a privilege to coach him,” Kerr said.

“We are incredibly blessed as an organisation to have Steph leading the way. What a performance.”

Curry was congratulated by many on social media, including his team-

Stephen Curry scores a career-high 62 points.

mate Klay Thompson and LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson.

Elsewhere, LeBron James scored 22 points as the Los Angeles Lakers claimed a late 108-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Los Angeles Clippers ended the Phoenix Suns’ four-match winning streak with a 112-107 win,

while Jayson Tatum secured a 122-120 victory for the Boston Celtics over the Detroit Pistons with fewer than three seconds to go.

The Chicago Bulls beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-108 to claim their third win in four games.

There were also victories for the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz.

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