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Horses, rhinos evolved from strange hoofed animal in India: Study
Hoofed animals like horses and rhinos evolved from a strange sheep-sized animal that looked like a cross between a pig and a dog and roamed in India almost 55 million years ago., researchers have claimed.
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Experts from Johns Hopkins University who explored mines in Gujarat discovered the remains of the strange creature called Cambaytherium.
Cambaytherium is an extinct cousin of perissodactyls (the group of mammals that includes horses, rhinos, and tapirs) that lived on the Indian subcontinent almost 55 million years ago.
The first trip to Rajasthan in 2001 had little success, “Although we found only a few fish bones on that trip, the following year our
Indian colleague, Rajendra Rana, continued exploring lignite mines to the south and came upon Vastan Mine in Gujarat,” said Ken Rose, emeritus professor at Johns Hopkins University and lead author of the study.
This new mine proved much more promising.
“In 2004, our team was able to return to the mine, where our Belgian collaborator Thierry Smith found the first mammal fossils, including Cambaytherium,” Rose said in a paper published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
Encouraged, the team returned to the mines in Gujarat and collected fossilised bones of Cambaytherium and many other vertebrates, despite challenging conditions.
Cambaytherium repre-
Tuensang Chapter.
Nagaland Motorcycle Club (NMC) was founded in November 7, 2010 for the passion of biking, adventure and the love of Royal Enfield Motorcycle. NMC currently has 3 chapters namely Kohima, Dimapur and Tuensang and the members are popularly called ‘Naga Chiefs’. Normally Naga Chiefs always do a combined meet during the annual day but because of the pandemic every unit celebrated in their own respective districts. sents an evolutionary stage more primitive than any known perissodactyl, supporting origin for the group in or near India --before they dispersed to other continents when the land connection with Asia formed.
Researchers said the animal likely evolved at a time India was still an island.
The results also confirm a theory first proposed 30 years ago that the origin of horses can be traced to India during its northward drift from Madagascar.
“In 1990, Krause & Maas proposed that these orders might have evolved in India, during its northward drift from Madagascar, dispersing across the northern continents when India collided with Asia,” Rose said.
The latest finding is the culmination of 15 years of work by a global team of researchers and involved piecing together the complete skeletal anatomy of Cambaytherium from over 350 fossils unearthed throughout India.
Despite the abundance of perissodactyls in the Northern Hemisphere, Cambaytherium suggests that the group likely evolved in isolation in or near India during the Paleocene (66-56 million years ago), before dispersing to other continents when the land connection with Asia formed.
Cambaytherium, first described in 2005, is the most primitive member of an extinct group that branched off just before the evolution of perissodactyls.
(IANS)
System Of A Down share first new songs in 15 years Johnny’s forced exit from ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise draws fan ire
System Of A Down have released their first new music in 15 years, sharing a pair of songs titled ‘Protect The Land’ and ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’.
The alternative metal legends, all of whom are of Armenian descent, have reunited to record and release the songs in a bid to raise awareness and funds amid “a dire and serious war being perpetrated upon [their] cultural homelands”, referconflict between Artsakh and Azerbaijan. The tracks were written and produced by SOAD’s guitarist Daron Malakian, and royalties from downloads of the songs through the band’s Bandcamp account will go towards the Ever since Hollywood star Johnny Depp revealed that he has been forced to exit the Fantastic Beasts franchise, fans have united to seek justice for the actor and started trending #JusticeForJohnries comes days after he lost his case against The Sun that published an article in 2018 alleging he was a “wife beater”. The actor also thanked his fans for supporting him throughout and wrote: “I’d age them to come forward, and instead they made an example of him in the worst way,” shared another user. One user wrote: “Warner Bros forced Johnny Depp to leave his role in Fantastic Beasts. Amber Armenia Fund. nyDepp on Twitter. like to thank everybody Heard is still in Aqua-
Speaking about the clip, The actor announced who has gifted me with man despite petition with which incorporates recent on Instagram that he will their support and loyalty. 500,000+ signatures”, footage of the protests and no longer portray the dark I have been humbled and while one said: “Theres on-the-ground fighting in wizard Gellert Grindel- moved by your many mes- loads of evidence to prove Artsakh, Odadjian explained wald in the popular film sages of love and concern, JD is innocent and AH is in a statement: “I wanted to franchise. particularly over the last the abuser. I will not be supshow the unification of our “I wish to let you know few days”. porting these movies!.” people around the world for that I have been asked to re- The studio also con- “Johnny Depp didn’t one common cause, illustrat- sign by Warner Bros. from firmed Depp’s departure lose warner bros, warner ing the power in numbers. So my role as Grindelwald in and announced his role bros lose johnny depp. we brought together people ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and I will be recast before the Amber was such an abuser. from all ages and professions have respected and agreed third installment releases Now that she is still the face who believe in and are fight- to that request,” he said in the theatres. of loreal and ambassador ing for that same cause. in the note posted on his Soon after the an- for ACLU and UN, but
“It’s one thing to come Instagram account. nouncement, fans started Johnny has to end up his up with an idea, but to see “The surreal judgment trending #JusticeForJohn- career!! We want Johnny it come alive as happened of the court in the UK will nyDepp on Twitter. back,” shared a user. with this video, has been just not change my fight to tell “Repeat after me, “I will never stop fightincredible”. the truth and I confirm that Johnny Depp is grindel- ing for this man. Johnny
In a lengthy statement I plan to appeal. My resolve wald. #JusticeForJohnny- Depp deserves better. #Jusaccompanying the songs, the remains strong and I intend Depp,” wrote one user. ticeForJohnnyDepp #Amband detailed conflict taking to prove that the allegations “The absolute most berHeardIsAnAbuser,” a place between Armenia and against me are false. My terrifying part of what’s user wrote. Azerbaijan in Nagorno- life and career will not be happening to Johnny Depp “No Johnny Depp no Karabakh, a disputed region defined by this moment in is the message it sends to Fantastic Beasts. #Justicewith a large ethnic-Armenian time,” he added. male abuse victims. They ForJohnnyDepp,” shared population that Armenians Depp’s exit from the had a chance to provide a another user. refer to as Artsakh. (NME) “Harry Potter” spinoff se- platform for and encour- (IANS)
BLACKPINK under investigation for “endangering” baby panda
Aclip from BLACK- eral pandas died of canine PINK‘s latest re- distemper—a virus found ality program has in domestic dogs. Since drawn in 2.5 million views giant pandas are currently since it dropped yesterday, considered endangered, the as the girls were seen hug- Chinese government conging adorable baby pandas. siders their welfare to be of But it’s trending in China the utmost importance. for a whole different rea- The fact that the son. BLACKPINK members
According to C-ne- were not professional caretizens and officials, the takers were not the only BLACKPINK members cause for concern by the were endangering the Chinese netizens. Most of baby panda and violating the members are known to strict regulations in the have multiple dogs and cats video—and now the Chi- at home. As a result, an nese government’s forestry outcry erupted among Chiadministration is getting nese netizens shortly after involved. fans found the preview world simply rent them. the public must not touch the 24/365 with BLACK-
This week, BLACK- simply adorable, criticism Panda loan costs run up the pandas or come into PINK preview dropped PINK released the preview of the clip soon went vi- to $1 million USD per close contact with them on YouTube. One news clip for their final episode ral across social media year on 10-year “panda in any way. According to post about the incident of the reality show 24/365 in China. According to diplomacy” contracts, and the Chinese State Forestry on Weibo garnered over with BLACKPINK. The Chinese netizens and of- foreign zoos must pay an Administration, allow- 25 million video views, clip shows all four mem- ficials, the show depicts additional $400,000 USD ing non-professionals to 800,000 likes, and 10,000 bers heading to the Ever- “endangerment” of the tax for any baby cubs born touch the pandas increases comments in around 15 land theme park and zoo baby panda. in their care. their risk of contracting a hours. to spend time with the While baby Fubao Since the pandas at zoonotic infection. Commenters also resident giant pandas. was born in South Korea Everland’s Panda World On top of that, the pointed out that the mem-
Alongside making a this year, he doesn’t be- belong to China, the zoo rules state that people with bers were wearing makeup meal for the mother panda, long to the Korean zoo. is expected to follow strict pets should not come into and perfume and did not they also got to cuddle up The Chinese government regulations to protect the close contact with the pan- have gloves on at the time, to a precious 3-month-old actually owns almost ev- bears from any illnesses. das in order to further further violating the strict cub named Fubao. ery giant panda in the One of these rules man- prevent the spread of dis- care regarding the pandas.
However, while many world, and zoos across the dates that members of ease. Back in 2015, sev- (Koreanboo)
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Viswema village to get multipurpose hall soon
Er. Zale Neikha speaking on the occasion Correspondent
KOHIMA, NOV 7 (NPN):
To facilitate upcoming sports persons in the Southern Angami region, advisor for youth resources and sports Er. Zale Neikha said the department of YRS had proposed a multipurpose hall in Viswema village at John Government Higher Secondary School. Neikha informed the administrative approval was accorded by the Govt.of India, ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and was currently under perusal for release of sanction.
He said this while speaking during platinum jubilee celebration of John Government Higher Secondary School, Viswema on Saturday. The advisor said this was initiated to cater the need of the area as the Southern Angami region devoid of proper infrastructures. With the site selected at John Govt. Higher secondary School, he hoped it would serve to the benefit of the students and faculties of the school as well as the people of the region. The multipurpose hall once constructed will have a stage area of 200 Sq.ft and seating capacity of 3200 persons during sporting events, and the capacity will further increase to 5000 persons during cultural and social events, he informed.
With the fulfilment of this multipurpose hall to the youths, the advisor viewed the hall will make accessible training facilities to proficient young sports persons, and can also host important cultural and social events for the region.
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(IANS): Disney+Hotstar streaming platform has introduced an interactive social feed to help a group of people (five at the most) to watch live cricket together. The feature started with the IPL play-offs.
In the feed, viewers and the live telecast will appear simultaneously in separate windows on smartphones allowing interaction along with running TV commentary.
This feature has been introduced after social distancing norms had made it hard for people to gather at a place and watch matches together.
Users have to click ‘start video call’ feature under the LIVE match stream and add up to 5 friends in portrait mode with an option of listening to the sports commentary over their conversation and control the volume of each to customise their experience.
Earlier in the season, Disney-Hotstar had brought in new features to the feed. Fans could share selfies using Hotshots and videos using Duets.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “When someone you love is in Heaven… There’s a little bit of Heaven in you”
Born: 1996 – Died: 04.11.2020
We, the bereaved family of Late Kelengunuo Khroumo extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, friends, neighbours, Capital college staff, supply colony council and youth who stood by us through your prayers and moral support, financial help and your physical presence during our sorrow at her demise on 4th November 2020.
May God bless you all abundantly.
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Loving Family Members and Relatives.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7
Himachal hockey players resume activities SHIMlA, NOV 7 (IANS): as early as April 2020 with ning to organise a state Hockey players in Himachal the intent of having them championship soon. Pradesh have resumed well-prepared and ready for The state member units sports activities keeping in systematic rollout. got a general idea about the mind the detailed Standard Around 60 players have key aspects while resuming Operating Procedure (SOP) resumed limited activities activities during a session and guidelines provided by in Himachal Pradesh. The with chief coaches of the Hockey India. players, who have begun ac- national teams and expe-
The detailed SOP and tivities, are between the age rienced national players, guidelines were shared with of 18 and 21. The Himachal P.R. Sreejesh and Savita in all the state member units Pradesh hockey unit is plan- September.
2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY
KHRIESAKESO (ASO MERE) 08-11-2018
Dear Dad, It's been two years since you have left us, yet we still remember your love, care & gentleness in our hearts. You are missed each and everyday for you were someone special who meant more than words can say. KHRIESAKESO kikru ko kemerü cho-u, Nienuopfü nienuo rüli lemo Dojülie di hie therhie terhuo chava, Hieko bu nkie kra mehi ya ho. No hieko ze kekhoketa ha, Hiewe tsie rei pelelie mole, Kijü hanu kelhou hai zo me, Khriesakeso a rolie kekhrie Aso, Nie se zie ngu krapie teikese pfhe chü, Puhu kelho nousuo mhidzü krü. Hie melou nu nie za rübei thuo tshute, Jüta kemochie nie rükra tieho. Kikru donu kemerüu sü nolie, Hieko thiewe n samo taro. Hiephi hiedzie kejü mhie-e lhoutatie mu, No hie rüli le vapuo lar thienyü. Niekro niezou nie kekhriemia ko bu rei, Nie pejü wa di thedzü koute. Kijü hanu kese lho ta zorei, Vo lu teigei nu hiepfhe thalie luo. K-1783 Loving Wife, Children & Relatives.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Late T. Mapumongba Ao 14-12-39 to 24-10-2020
Hailing from Mongsenyimti Village, Late T. Mapumongba Ao first entered Government Service under the Department of Co-operation. Then, he joined Nagaland Secretariat Service and retired as Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland with an impeccable record. Thereafter, he was again appointed as Secretary, NSA (National Security Act Advisory Board) in May 2011 and served wholeheartedly till his last breath. He was a simple, honest and humble person and lived a happy and contented life.
We, the family members would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, relatives, villagers, neighbors, friends, colleagues, Churches, various organizations and well wishers who provided emotional and spiritual support through your prayers, comforting words and by your physical presence and invaluable help during our despairing hours.
Words are inadequate to express our deep sense of gratitude for the love and support you have shown to us. Through this column, we would like to say “Thank You” from the bottom of our hearts and we sincerely pray that our Almighty God bless you all in manifold ways.
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Loving Wife, Children, Grand Children and In-laws
Acknowledgement
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
LATE NOZONUO NANCY RICHA
BORN : 30th Sept. 2015 – DIED : 29th Oct. 2020
Our beloved Daughter Baby Nozonuo Nancy Richa left us to be with our Almighty on 29th Oct. 2020. We, the bereaved family and relatives would like to express our profound gratitude to all individuals, friends, neighbours, churches and well wishers who showed, helped and supported us with prayers, financially, emotionally and physically during her illness and till her mortal remains was laid to rest.
We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally but we sincerely pray that the Almighty God shower His blessing upon you all.
Died 03/11/2020
We, the family members of LT. RHEITUOLIE SEYIE would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially, emotionally during the prolonged illness till the demise of our beloved. We would like to convey our thankfulness to: 1. Baptist Church, Tuophema Basa 2. Baptist Church, Tuophema Basa Thepfuko Krotho 3. Baptist Church, Tuophema Basa Khriesarüü Krotho 4. Tuophezou Baptist Khriesarüü Krotho 5. Baptist Church, Tuophema Basa Khriesarüü Executives 6. Koinonia Baptist Church, Kohima 7. Koinonia Baptist Church, Kohima Youth Fellowship 8. Junior CYE, Koinonia Baptist Church 9. Sunday School Department, Koinonia 10. Prayer Warriors, (Kecha Krotho) 11. Dr. Keneinguzo Zumu & Staff 12. Tuophezou Dzevi Krotho Kohima 13. Tuophemiapfü Kewhira Kebako Krotho 14. Upper Bayavü Hill, Welfare Board Kohima 15. Upper Bayavü Youth Organisation 16. E.E. PWD (R&B) Staff Construction Division, Chiephobozou 17. Master of Divinity Shalom Bible Seminary, Sechü Zubza 18. Kohima College Kohima, (NCC) 19. Mt. Hermon Hr. Sec. School Kohima Class 10 (2008 Batch)
We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual through this column, but it is our humble prayer that your good work and deeds be rewarded by our Almighty God. K-1786 Loving wife, children and family
We, the bereaved children & grandchildren of LATE HEUYIBUILIE, W/o LATE SANGLEUGAING would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, organizations and well-wishers, who stood by us with prayer, physically, financially and materially during illness and demise of our beloved mother on 3-11-2020. We convey our Special thanks to: 1. Zeme Baptist Church Dimapur. 2. Zeliang Catholic Community Dimapur. 3. Zeliang Catholic Youth Association DMR. 4. Holy Cross Catholic Women Association 5. Holy Cross Church Youth Association. 6. Uresline Franciscan lay Association DMR. 7. Zeme Baptist Fellowship Notun Bosti. 8. Notun Bosti Council Dimapur. 9. Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) 10.Poilwalui Society Dimapur. 11.Poimi pui Kekie maa Dimapur. 12.Poilwa Mipui Society Dimapur. 13.Zeliang Khel mipui Society Notun Bosti. 14.Poimi Youth Dimapur. 15.Zeme Church Youth Dimapur. 16.Poilwalui Hekie Kangbou DMR.
We regret inability to mention every individual, but it’s our prayer to “Almighty God” to bless you all abundantly.
From Loving
DP-4864 Children and Grand Children. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Zakievisie Kruse would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, union, friends, relatives and well wishers who unflinchingly stood by us during his illness and demise.
Your physical presence and support through prayers, financial and material have been a source of solace and comfort during the hour of grief and pain.
It is our humble prayer that our Almighty God showers His blessings upon you all for your kind deeds.
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Loving wife & children. 04.05.1957 – 08.10.2020
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Born on : 23/06/1979 – Died on : 30/10/2020
We, the bereaved family of LATE NGANGSHITULA, Hindi Teacher (Longsa) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all for your continuous support spiritually, financially and physically during the illness and at the sad demise of our beloved on 30th Oct. 2020.
We are unable to thank each one of you individually; it is our prayer that Almighty God bless every one abundantly.
We also thank the doctors, nurses and staff of CIHSR Hospital Dimapur for your special care and services. DP-4868 Loving son, family members and relatives
IN REMEMBRANCE 5TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY Lt. W. Rentsamo Ovung
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8th November 2015
More years than we can believe, have slipped by without you in our lives but your presence still lingers on, As fresh as like you never left. "Forever" you will remain alive in our hearts and thoughts For you lived a loving life, our grateful hearts will forever treasure.
Deeply loved and missed Wife and Children
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Through this column we the bereaved family of Late Mhonlumi Ngullie would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals and families who stood by us and supported us with prayers and through physically, materially, financially and morally during her prolonged illness and till her last journey. We convey our special thanks to: 1. Wokha Town Baptist Church. 2. Dimapur Lotha Baptist
Church. 3. Yimkha Baptist Church 4. Doctors & Nurses Faith Born on 26.10.1962
Hospital Dimapur. Died on 02.11.2020 5. Doctors & Nurses Nikos Hospital Dimapur. 6. Dr. Manong Chohwanglim, Zion Hospital Dimapur. 7. Tchuyiro Colony Council. 8. Tchuyiro Colony Eloe Hoho. 9. Tchuyiro Colony Youth Organization. 10. State Bank of India Wokha Branch & Wokha Bazar. 11. Dimapur Nkonjan Yimkha Ekhung. 12. Dimapur Mongsenyimti Union. 13. Longlapvui Yanpoe Yanpi Ekhung. 14. Yimkha Wokha Town Union.
We regret our inability to mention each and every individual but we pray to our Almighty God to shower His unending blessings upon you all.
From loving Children, in-Laws,
K-1782 Grand Children and Family Members.
