November 24, 2020

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Locals attack police during drive against drugs in Mnp northeast, Page 3

Ex-Assam CM Gogoi dies

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GUWAHATI, NOV 23 (NPN): A pall of gloom descended on Assam as veteran Congress leader and three-time former chief minister Tarun Gogoi passed away at Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) here on Monday evening due to post-COVID complications. This was confirmed

by State health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Congress veteran was 86 and is survived by his wife Dolly Gogoi, daughter Chandrima and son Gaurav.

Diagnosed with COVID in August-end, Gogoi was administered plasma therapy after his condition deteriorated. Having tested negative later, he was however battling post-COVID complications and was put on non-invasive ventilation on

Tarun Gogoi (File)

November 2, before being put under invasive ventilation on Saturday as his condition worsened.

The Assam government announced a three-day State mourning in honour of Gogoi. Meanwhile, to enable people to catch a last glimpse and pay their last respects to the octogenarian leader, the body would be kept at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakhetra, a cultural insti-

tution here, on Tuesday. Gogoi’s death has been widely mourned even as both the ruling BJP and opposition Congress cancelled all party functions, including the ongoing campaign for Bodoland Territorial Council elections, for the next three days as a mark of respect for the departed soul.

Assam announces three-day state mourning: The Assam government on Monday announced a three-day state mourning in the honour of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi.

The ruling BJP and opposition Congress also cancelled all party functions, including the ongoing campaign for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, for the next three days as a mark of respect for the three-time chief minister.

(Cont’d on p-6)

Rio, Patton convey condolences

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State COVID-19 tally rises to 10,852

DoSE issues SOPs for strict compliance

This is it!

“What’s the use even if you claim up to this portion? From here we call the shots.”

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D I M A P U R , N OV 2 3 (NPN): Considering the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the state and in the interests of schools and student community, the Department of School Education (DoSE) has issued the directives for strict compliance by all schools (both government & private).

In a notification, principal secretary Menukhol John stated that the End Term assessment for Classes I-VII would be conducted by the respective schools December 2-22, 2020 as per the scheme of examination notified by the competent authority. It stated that End Term assessment for Classes I-VII would be conducted through online/ offline mode (distribution of question papers/collection of answer scripts) in batches strictly observing the SOPs. Students should go to the school for collection of question papers/submission of answer scripts only with

written parental consent.

For students who do not have access to smart phones/digital devices to appear the examinations online, schools would make necessary arrangements to assess the students either by sending photocopy of the question papers/assignments to them and then collecting back the answer scripts or any other option which the school considers appropriate strictly observing the SOPs. No student from Classes I-VII would be compelled to go to the school for appearing the End Term assessment. Schools should also make all possible efforts to reach out to their students and assess them in the best possible fair manner.

The marks of the assessment would be recorded in the PCR Book of the students of all the classes.

Government schools would have to submit results of Classes I-VII to respective DEOs/SDEOs & DoSE on

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DIMAPUR, NOV 23 (NPN): Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) has demanded the immediate intervention of deputy commissioner (DC) Mokokchung in the ongoing border tension along the Assam-Nagaland border in the district.

It may be noted that the ongoing bandh on Mokokchung district imposed by various organisations since November 15 has caused tremendous dislocation of trade and commerce in Mokokchung district besides affecting nearby districts such as Longleng, Tuensang, Zunheboto and Kiphire.

Acknowledge the sincere efforts to resolve the ongoing imbroglio with the neighbouring State, AKM president Nungdokyanger Ao and assistant general secretary Nangjenkala Tzudi in a representation asserted that while extending their solidarity with Tsurangkong people of the Ao community, it was of paramount importance that not even an inch of land – whether in the south, north, west or east – was compromised.

AKM said they would continue to strive towards restoring all areas under their jurisdiction.

The student body further demanded that construction of the sanctioned building/ structure should be competed at Aosenden village without further delay. It also called for removal of the temporary Assam Police post from the village immediately to avoid further tension.

While assuring its full support and cooperation in resolving the border tension through people-to-people dialogue, AKM urged the DC to immediately find an amicable solution.

In a condolence message, Rio described late Gogoi as “a tall, abled and a veteran leader,” who led the Indian National Congress to three consecutive electoral victories in Assam and served the Government

(Cont’d on p-6)

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Border row: AKM demands intervention of DC Mkg

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y Patton have expressed grief over the demise of Veteran Congressman and former chief minister of Assam Turin Gogoi

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 3 (NPN): COVID-19 caseload in Nagaland rose to 10852 after 75 positive cases were detected on Monday – 51 in Dimapur, 18 in Kohima, five in Tuensang and one in Mon. In his daily update, state health minister S Pangnyu Phom informed that 38 positive patients have recovered—23 in Kohima, 14 Dimapur and one in Peren.

Out of the 10852 positive cases in the state, 9241 have already recovered. The state currently has 1442 active COVID-19 cases.

P T I a d d s : I n d i a ’s COVID-19 caseload went past 91 lakh with 44,059 coronavirus infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries surged to 85,62,641, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 91,39,865, while the death toll climbed to 1,33,738 with 511 new fatalities including 121 from Delhi alone, the data updated at 8 am showed.

The number of active cases remained below 5 lakh for the thirteenth consecutive day. There are 4,43,486 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country as on date which comprises 4.85 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

of Assam as chief minister for 15 successive years. The chief minister also said that Gogoi was an enthusiastic leader; full of energy, who gave his best for the State of Assam and the nation.

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or before January 22, 2021 in the format which will be issued by the department.

Class VIII board examination for government schools would be conducted by the NBSE during the period of December 2-22, 2020. Private schools would follow the guidelines issued

by NBSE for the class VIII examination.

Class IX Board Examination would be conducted by the NBSE during the period of December 2-22, 2020. Details for the conduct of the examination would be notified by NBSE. Admissions for the Academic Session 2021 would commence in January 2021 after the submission of results. Provision for retest and remedial measures for Class V as per the RTE Act should be followed by all the schools. Schools would not resume the conduct of regular classes till the state government notifies it, the notification stated.

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COVID-19 situation ‘worsens’ in Delhi NEW DELHI, NOV 23 (AGENCIES): Even as Covid cases rapidly increasing in the national capital, the Supreme Court has said the COVID-19 situation in Delhi has worsened in the last two weeks and sought a status report from the Arvind Kejriwal government to examine the bottlenecks in connection with the pandemic management.

“Things have worsened in Delhi especially in November. You file a status report on what steps have been taken,” a bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan told Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain, who was appearing for Delhi government. Jain told the bench that as per earlier order of the apex court, expert committee has been constituted and other directions have also been complied with by the Delhi government. He said that a separate space has been earmarked for cremation of 385 bodies.

The health experts are of the view that the Kejriwal government need to reimpose restrictions or impose a partial lockdown in the city to contain the Covid spread.

Speaking to IANS, former head of the epidemiology and communicable diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Lalit Kant suggested that the government must curb the movement and

Fuel prices up for 4th straight day D I M A P U R , N OV 2 3 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) increased the price of petrol by 7 paise per litre and diesel by 18 paise for the fourth straight day on Monday.

According to IOCL website, petrol price in the national capital Delhi was hiked to Rs 81.53 a litre from Rs 81.46 per litre while diesel rates went up from Rs 70.88 to Rs 71.07 per litre.

After today’s price revision, petrol price in Dimapur was raised to Rs.84.33 per litre from Rs. 84.28 per litre and diesel price went up from Rs. 74.70 per litre to Rs.74.85 per litre.

In the state capital Kohima, a litre of petrol and diesel was retailing at Rs.85.18 and Rs.75.54 respectively. It may be mentioned that state government had hiked taxes on fuel with effect from midnight of November 11.

Health workers collect samples from passengers for the COVID-19 test, at Anand Vihar Bus Terminal, in New Delhi, Monday. (PTI)

impose strict restrictions on public transport, markets and areas which are potential hotbeds of the infection.

Member of Delhi Covid Committee constituted by Kejriwal government, Dr RK Gupta said that the government should immediately cease movement by closing all public and private transport and restrict the function of local markets.

Delhi records five deaths an hour: At least five persons died due to COVID-19 every hour on an average in Delhi in the last 24 hours, accounting for the largest chunk of such fatalities across the country, which recorded an average of 21 deaths in this period.

The analysis was based on the data from the Union Health

Ministry which gave the total number of deaths recorded in the country and all states and UTs due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. While a total of 511 COVID-19 deaths were recorded across the country in the past 24 hours, Delhi accounted for the largest chunk of such fatalities with 121 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

According to the latest bulletin issued by the Delhi health department, the national capital recorded 6,746 fresh COVID-19 cases on Sunday and a positivity rate of 12.29 per cent while 121 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 8,391. These fresh cases came out of the 54,893 tests conducted on Saturday, including 23,433 RT-PCR tests, according to the bulletin.

Mercury dips in the state capital

Correspondent

Kohima, Nov 23 (NPN): Temperature in the state capital Kohima has plummeted to 5 degrees below normal recording a low of 8 degrees Celsius on November 23.

Following the post-

monsoon/autumn rain on November 21 which signals the oncoming of winter, the temperature of the capital on Monday had recorded one of the lowest for this season so far.

The average temperature for the month of November stands at a high of

20.6°C and a low of 13.1°C for Kohima while the national average stands at 27°C and 13°C respectively.

Earlier this year a record low of 4 degrees above the freezing point was recorded on January 24 and 26 which were the lowest for the year.

NTPA urges state govt to lift ban on timber export D I M A P U R , N OV 2 3 (NPN): Nagaland Tree Planters’ Association (NTPA) has urged the state government to contemplate on the genuine grievances of the tree farmers and traders of Nagaland and lift the recent ban on timber export.

NTPA through its media cell stated that for a state like Nagaland, with limited opportunities, timber exports have become essential source of livelihood for the many. NTPA, however, lamented that in the recent implementation, timber exports had been portrayed negatively as a destructive force rather than an essential force of forestation and element of sustainable development.

It pointed out that tree farmers could greatly contribute to the state’s development. It said that the annual Gross state value added by economic activity through

forestry and logging in 201819 was Rs. 808 crore.

NTPA said that there has been a concentrated shift in farmers focusing on commercial tree production as a strong source of income compared to other crops.

However, it stated that the ban has resulted in the slowing down of developments, aggravating the poverty of forest dependent communities and other vulnerable rural groups and forcing them into wasteful, unplanned depletion of forest resources in a struggle to improve the overall existence. In tree farming business, NTPA stated that they follow all the norms and procedures as laid down by the Supreme Court and the state government besides qualifying all the criteria set by High Powered Commission (HPC) and the SIT constituted by Supreme Court under the guidance of the Ministry of

Environment, Forest & Climate Change (EF&CC).

It said that tree planters and timber traders also contribute to the state exchequer through payment of royalties to the state government at the maximum rate irrespective of timber classes.

According to NTPA, the ban on export of timbers outside northeastern states by railways was initiated basing only on two aspects—conservation of environment and for providing opportunities for the local youths by opening avenues for them to export their finished products outside the state through railways—without giving due cognizance of all the factors involved.

It stated that ban would only result in decrease of forest conservation and management in the overall process as most of the tree farmers and timber traders,

who were directly or indirectly involved in the process of reforestation/plantations, had to shift their profession.

NTPA said that banning small units involved in tree farming/sawmills/sawn timbers for self sustenance would be like “caging the cats (local entrepreneurs) and setting free the wild tigers (outsiders).”

Meanwhile, the association suggested that the state government allow export of timbers both finished and raw in a more systematic method by way of permitting export of finished timber products/goods such as plywood, moulding beats and furniture within North East states by road only and permitting export of unfinished timbers such as sawn/ fanta outside north east by railways only through allotment of wagons on quarterly basis as permitted

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WEATHER FORECAST november 24

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

28 16

Aizawl

Pleasant with clouds and sun 26 11

Guwahati Sunny and pleasant Imphal

Partly sunny and pleasant

28 14 26 11

Itanagar Mostly sunny and nice

26 13

Shillong

Sunny to partly cloudy

21 6

Kohima

Mostly sunny and nice

22 10

Dimapur Sunshine and pleasant

27 13

Mkg

Nice and plenty of sunshine

Tuensang Plenty of sunshine

24 11 19 8

Sunny and pleasant

22 13

Zunheboto Sunny and pleasant

22 9

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Rev. Prof. Akheto Sema releasing the church hymnal book on Monday, at UBC, Balijan. (NP)

Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , N OV 2 3 (NPN): United Baptist Churches Association North East India (UBCANEI) released its second edition of church hymnal book at UBC, Balijan near LRC Dimapur on Monday.

The hymnal book was released by Council of Baptist Churches North East India (CBCNEI) general secretary and chancellor, North East Christian University, Guwahati, Assam Reverend Prof. Akheto Sema.

During the programme, Rev. Prof. Akheto Sema shared the word of God from the book of Ephesians 5:19. Sema maintained that

under CBCNEI there were more than eight thousand Baptist churches comprising of around 15 lakhs membership. He also added that, there were about six hospitals, four nursing schools which would be upgraded to colleges soon.

Speaking about the importance of hymn book, he said that music and song continue to play a vital role in the life of God’s people today and that singing was the highest form of human expression. He mentioned that hymn was something to be conserved within the church, because they tell a theological story and that every hymn has a story to tell. Sema also encour-

aged the congregation to remember the authors who have written the hymns and to understand the meaning wholeheartedly.

Brief note about the hymnal book was delivered by UBCANEI secretary women ministry, Peli Yeptho Shiu. Altogether five thousand copies have been published and would be made available at UBCANEI office. Special prayer for donors was proposed by UBCANEI, UBC, Thahekhu block ‘3’ Rev. Dr. L Hevuto Awomi, welcome song

by UBC, Balijan and special number by UBC, Thahekhu block ‘3’.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by UBCANEI, secretary youth ministry Loveson Leivon and benediction proposed by UBCANEI advisor Rev. YT Lotha. The book comprises of 302 English and 102 Nagamese hymnal songs. The Nagamese hymnal songs have staff notation, which is the first of its kind. The second edition of church hymnal with staff notation in English and Nagamese was compiled by UBCANEI music committee members printed at Eastern Publication House, Dimapur.

Shamator College 2nd batch graduation programme R Tohanba and benediction by pastor 3rd. NAP out sector Baptist Church Shamator, H Akum.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020

NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser condoles

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser, Th. Muivah has expressed shock and sorrow at the sudden demise of late senior national worker, YL. Nagato, deputy kilonser, Yimchunger region GPRN on November 23. In a condolence note to Narola, wife of late Nagato, the ato kilonser Th. Muivah stated that, late Nagato enrolled in the Naga national service in March 1994 and had served the nation with utmost dedication and selflessness in different capacities and responsibilities, which shall be cherished in all times to come. Muivah also conveyed heartfelt condolences and sought God’s bountiful blessings to comfort and console the bereaved family. The nation also offered prayers to the Almighty God to grant eternal rest to the departed soul. Late Nagato leaves behind his wife and four children. Meanwhile, the NSCN (I-M) through its MIP also stated that, the void created by his demise would be deeply felt and difficult to fill. For his selfless contribution to the Naga national cause, the MIP stated that his name shall be recorded in the pages of the Naga history and his sacrificial deeds shall ever be cherished by all.

NSCN/GPRN conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family members and close friends of YL Nagato.

Two books, “empirical evidences of Covid-19 challenges” and “unveil the truth”, authored by Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur (LBCD) pastor Yanbemo Lotha was release by advisor of IT, Science and Technology, NRE and dedicated by Rev. Moses on November 22 at Bethesda Higher Secondary School. Books were published by the Heritage Publishing House Dimapur. (LBCD)

news in Brief Sealing/unsealing in Dimapur, Jalukie: Deputy commissioner of Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan has ordered the temporary sealing of Forest office complex and range office, Forest Colony for 48 hours with immediate effect till further order. Meanwhile, ADC Jalukie, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang has sealed H/No.50 (A) located at Stadium Colony, Jalukie town with effect from November 21 till further order. All the public and concerned has been advised to follow all safety precautions, especially within the proximity of the sealed area. ADC further informed that all movement of person/vehicle in the sealed area is strictly restricted/ prohibited and under active surveillance with effect from the date of sealing. Any person violating these containment measures will be liable to be proceeded as per the provisions of Section 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, besides legal action under Section 188 of the IPC. DC Dimapur further ordered the unsealing of Post office, NE-II region Dimapur from date of issue of this order.

GPA Mon to be unveiled by CM: Chief minister, Neiphiu Rio will be officially unveiling the Government Polytechnic Aboi (GPA), Mon and the commencement of academic programme from 2021-2022 on November 27, 1:30 p.m.

ENSF emergency meeting: Eastern Naga Students’ Federation has convened an emergency meeting at conference hall DUDA Guest House, Kohma on November 24, 2 p.m. All senior former leaders of ENSF and advisors of ENSF have been requested to attend the meeting as there will be discussion and deliberation on certain issues pertaining to Eastern Nagas.

GPRN/NSCN discharges: GPRN/NSCN has discharged ‘pte.’ Thsasepa A/No. 20523 of Singrep village, United Sangtam Region (USR) and ‘pte.’ Yangtangba, A/No.

20541 of Ngoromi village, United Sangtam Region (USR) from active service of Naga Army on health ground.

GPRN/NSCN through its MIP has acknowledged the service rendered during their stint in national service and wished a healthy and prosperous future.

DoSE notifies on constitution day: Department of School Education has notified heads of all schools (both govt. & private) having classes 9 and above that Prime Minister of India will be reading the preamble of the Constitution of India on November 26, 11 a.m as a part of constitution day celebrations to commemorate the adoption of Constitution of India. All schools have been directed to conduct reading of preamble along with Prime Minister at the mentioned date and time. Schools may also organize other activities such as talks/ webinar etc on constitution values and fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution on the same day. Schools should submit compliance report in the format along with 2 or 3 nos of good quality photographs to the respective DEOs through email before 4 p.m of the same day. The format will be: Name of school and district; Name of activities conducted; Nos of students participated; Nos of teachers and others participated and Nos of photographs send.

Clarification: Apropos the photo caption published under the headline, “GPRN/NSCN celebrates 13th unification day”, the GPRN/NSCN through its MIP has clarified that caption should read as Zutovi Swu, convener, NPAC, GPRN/NSCN in place of Hothrong Yimchunger, ACL, GPRN/NSCN.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“He will be our guide even to the end.” Psalms 48:14

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Graduating students of the college during the programme.

DIMAPUR: Shamator College held its 2nd batch of graduation programme.

According to DIPR report, special guest of the programme, Col. Amit Thakur commandant 45th Ar. Shamator while congratulating the passed out students also encouraged

them to continue efforts with sincerity which would pave the way for success and bright future.

Meanwhile, vice principal of the college, Arentula felicitated the graduating students, member governing body SCS Keozih, EAC Toking, VP YAA Hopong

also exhorted the students, while 5th semester, Kiuphula on behalf of students and outgoing student Retsong Z delivered speeches. Earlier, programme was chaired by asst. prof. Ghokivi, invocation by women pastor STBC, Kamtsula, welcome address by chairman of the college,

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. A. Shilu Jamir, Salulamang wishes to acknowledge the sympathy and gestures of kindness and love shown towards us during his prolonged illness and sad demise. Deepest gratitude to all who stood by us spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially and through prayer support and kind presence in our time of bereavement.

We are unable to thank everyone individually but we pray that may our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children and Family Members K-1887

Born: 21.08.1965 – Died: 17.11.2020

FOURTH DEATH ANNIVERSARY Dr. N.P SAHA After 52 years as a family Doctor, Dad left his body, passing away through a quiet winter's evening. A legendary career serving people end on 24th November 2016. So extremely proud of him. Quietly he cared and worked tirelessly. One of the most humble humans I know.

Here's a picture of him in medical school-when his journey began.

1948 - 17/11/2020 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

2 Timothy 4:7 We, the bereaved family members of Late Vichaü Metha, W/o Rheituolie Metha, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially and through prayers during her brief illness and sad demise. We convey our special thanks to: 1. Doctors and Nurses of NEIGRIHMS 2. NCF NEIGRIHMS 3. Ps Vikuo and Family, Shillong 4. Seiyhama Baptist Church 5. Seiyhama Baptist Khriesarüü Krotho 6. Seiyhama Baptist Thenupfüko Krotho 7. Seiyhama Baptist Nhicuko Krotho 8. Seiyhama Baptist Kecha Krotho 9. Seiyha Phesa Baptist Church 10. CRC Seiyhama 11. Village Council Seiyhama 12. VDB Seiyhama 13. Women Society Seiyhama 14. Kohima Fellowship Seiyhama 15. Seiyhama Union Kohima 16. Seiyhama Kuda Union, Dimapur 17. Seiyhama Uniform Service Club 18. Pesocha Baptist Church Council 19. Peraciezie Baptist Church Kohima 20. Christian Students’ Fellowship Gwalior 21. ACP (T) Zone II & Staff 22. OC (T) Zone II & Staff 23. 11 N.A. II AC NDPP 24. Central Youth Organization NDPP 25. Youth Wing 11 N.A II AC NDPP 26. EAC Botsa 27. Headmaster & Staff GHS Nerhe Model 28. Headmaster & Staff GHS Botsa 29. Seiyhama Dziese Methapfü Krotho 30. Sisa SHG Seiyhama 31. Metha Thinuo Krotho We regret our inability to thank each and every one individually, but it is our prayers that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Family Members K-1885 K Y M C

Celebrating a gracious life lived (01-05-1936 – 24-11-2016) Daughter & Wife K-1860

22/04/1979 – 20/11/2020 Through this column, we the bereaved family members and relatives express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, materially, financially and spiritually at the sad and sudden demise of our beloved father Late Toikhu I. Wotsa (Son of Ivulho Wotsa, G.B) of Mishilimi, Pughoboto Town.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Sümi Aphuyemi Kükami Hoho (SUKH), 2. Pughoboto Town Baptist Church (General, Women & Youth), 3. Padum Pukhuri Sümi Baptist Church, Dimapur, 4. Mishili Yepaqa Baptist Church (MYBC), 5. Aghuyito Town Baptist Church, 6. N.C.R.C (Sümi) Pughoboto, 7. Pughoboto Adhoc Town Council, 8. Mishilimi Union Dimapur & Kohima.

We regret our inability to mention each and every individual but pray that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

In gratitude Loving Wife, Children & Relatives.

K-1886

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

TSUKTIEMBA JAMIR 12.05.1974 – 16.11.2020 We, the family members of Late Tsuktiemba Jamir (Süngratsü) would like to express our profound gratitude to everyone who stood by us spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially and through unceasing prayer support throughout his sickness and sudden demise of our beloved on 16th November 2020.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo (KABA).

2. Evangelistic Committee (KABA).

3. Chief Veterinary Officer & Staff, Kohima.

4. Doctors & Staff of Veterinary Hospital, Kohima.

5. Veterinary Field Assistant Association, Kohima.

6. Nagaland Veterinary Field Assistant Association.

7. ATI Officers & Staff, Neighbors.

8. Mejenlok Telok.

9. Putuonuo Nursing Home, Kohima.

10. Sungratsu Senso Telongjem Kohima 11. Mopungchuket Senso Telongjem Kohima 12. Modanger Semchir Tebur/Tetsur Telongjem Kohima.

13. Living Tree School and Teachers, Kohima.

We regret our inability to mention each and every individual by name but it is our fervent prayer that the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Loving Wife, Sons and Relatives.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Locals attack police during drive against drugs in Mnp

Police personnel during the drive. (NP)

Correspondent IMPHAL, Nov 23: Two policemen were injured when a group of people allegedly hurled stones at the security personnel who were carrying out a drive against drugs and illicit trafficking in Imphal East, on Monday.

According to report, residents of Khergao Sabal Leikai under Porompat police station of Imphal East district attacked the police with stones during an operation against drugs and illicit trafficking.

During the raid, three

alleged drug paddlers including a woman were picked up and illegal drugs were recovered from their possession.

They have been identified as Md Mohamad (35) son of Md Abdul Rashid, Md Syed Ningthou (38) son of Md Zakiruddin of Kheragao Mamang Sabal Leikai and Taslima (21) daughter of Md Item. The raid was carried out by joint team of police comprising personnel of state police commando, Imphal East narcotic cells and women personnel.

The report stated that the local rose up after fam-

ily members of the arrested raised an alarm.

The police, however, controlled the locals before the situation went out of control.

Talking to reporters Imphal East additional SP (ops) Ronnie Mayengbam who personally supervised the operation said that today’s operation was a part of ongoing drive as a part of ‘war on drugs’.

Meanwhile, Manipur police arrested a man for asking people to attack the police who destroyed poppy plantation in Manipur.

Police said that Thangpilun Haokip (28), a resident of Imphal’s Langol locality has called for violence against the police team through his facebook page after poppy plants cultivated in the Churachandpur district were destroyed on November 20.The police had also registered two FIR cases against some persons who protested the drive through social media networks.

3 25,000 HCW identified for KSU writes to Days after Mukhim quit Editor’s seeking ILP Guild; body expresses ‘concern’ COVID vaccination in M’laya PM in Meghalaya New Delhi, Nov 23 Correspondent COVID-19 Vaccine was

Northeast/State

Shillong, Nov 23: Meghalaya Government has identified 25,000 healthcare workers (HCW) for providing assistance in the vaccination process of COVID-19 when the vaccine is made available to the State, health officials said on Monday.

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have sent a directive to the State Governments to identify health workers in advance.

Health officials said that the identified health care workers in the State, who would be covered in the first phase of vaccination, are both from the public and private sector for the smooth vaccination process.

“The whole exercise of vaccination will be taken up in a phase-wise manner.

The Union Government is yet to communicate the decision on the vaccine that is supposed to be administered,” the Health official said.

Recently, the State Task Force Meeting for

held under the chairmanship of Commissioner & Secretary Health & Family Welfare, Sampath Kumar to take advance and preparatory steps to introduce the COVID-19 Vaccine in the state.

The meeting was also attended by the Mission Director NHM, Director Health Services Research, representatives from Social Welfare Department, Urban Affairs Department, United Nations Development Programme, World Health Organization, various religious organizations, officials from the health department and NHM. In the meeting all inputs and suggestions given by the various representatives were noted. They expected that the roll out of COVID-19 Vaccine would be smooth and successful.

“Considering the magnitude of the exercise, advance planning and preparation is necessary. Hence, the task force had met to decide on the modalities of implementation,” Health officials said.

Correspondent

Shillong, Nov 23: Meghalaya’s powerful Khasi Students Union (KSU) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the implementation of the BengaI Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) 1873 or the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the entire state of Meghalaya to combat and regulate entry of “outsiders” into states where the indigenous inhabitants are microscopic in population.

The Union also appealed to the Prime Minister to reconsider the decision in implementing Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) for the “overall welfare and survival of the indigenous populace of the state” besides it was a “contentious issue” in Meghalaya as well as the entire North East region of India. The KSU also sought resolution of the boundary dispute between Meghalaya and Assam and the inclusion of the Khasi language in the 8th Schedule to the Constitution.

(PTI): The Editors Guild of India has expressed deep concern over Shillong Times editor Patricia Mukhim being “dragged through a cumbersome criminal charge procedure” on a complaint over a social media post and said her case is a reflection of the larger threats to freedom of speech in the country.

In a statement, the guild said Mukhim’s case is an example of how multiple legal provisions can be used against free speech and therefore against free press.

The statement comes days after Mukhim resigned as member of Editors Guild in protest against what she called, the organisation’s “complete silence” on the recent high court ruling which refused to quash an FIR against her and held her guilty of creating communal disharmony through her Facebook post in July.

In its statement on Sunday, the guild said it is deeply concerned to see Padma Shri awardee and Editor of Shillong Times, Mukhim, being “dragged

Patricia Mukhim

through a cumbersome criminal charge procedure that is borne out of a complaint on one of her social media posts”.

The criminal complaint was filed in response to her Facebook post in July 2020 over a skirmish between tribal and non-tribal youth in Lawsohtun at a basketball court. “Mukhim’s case is a reflection of the larger threats to freedom of speech in India, which operates under an unwieldy framework of laws that are often used indiscriminately by government and law enforcement agencies to muzzle dissent,” the guild said.

Media’s prime responsibility is to question the affairs of the government and report information, however harsh and disturbing it may be, the guild said.

Tarun Gogoi: Congress stalwart who led Assam from the front Guwahati, Nov 23 (PTI): “I am a Congressman and will be so till the last breath of my life,” Tarun Gogoi, Assam’s former chief minister and arguably one of the most popular, had once said. He remained true to his words till the very end.

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

He strode like a colossus in the political arena, leading Assam from the front with his sharp intellect and a blunt demeanour.

On assuming the reins of Assam for the first time in 2001, the Congress leader had said he was confident of holding office for five years but never imagined his popularity

In this file photo dated April 13, 2013, Tarun Gogoi beats a dhol during ‘Sampriti Asom Utsav-2013’ organized to mark the Rongali Bihu celebrations in Guwahati. (PTI)

will ensure he occupied the position for three successive terms.

Credited with bringing the various militant outfits, including the dreaded ULFA, to the negotiating table, hauling out Assam from the brink of bankrupt-

cy and putting it back on the track of development, Gogoi’s three terms in office were marked by many highs and a few lows.

During his third stint, however, he had to face dissidence within the party, which finally resulted in

KSCDL wins best digital initiative of the year award D I M A P U R : Ko h i m a Smart City Development Ltd (KSCDL) has been declared winner at the ET Government Global Smart Cities Forum 2020 under the category “best digital initiative of the year (Technology)” for the “Kohima City Wifi Phase I Project.”

A press release

by KSCDL CEO, Kovi Meyase stated that, the WiFi Project was kicked off in August 2019 and launched in November 2019 completing in a record time of just 4 months. KSCDL activated Wi-Fi Hotspots in 51 locations of Kohima along with two smart kiosks as part of the Kohima

Wi-Fi Phase 1 Project.

The unique innovation in this project involves a customised smart kiosk installed in two locations of Kohima and features a locally branded UI where visitors can get information on the restaurants, hotels, and places to visit around Kohima.

On clicking the page, each venue has a QR Code which upon scanning using

a smartphone, the Google Map location of that particular place automatically appears on the user’s smartphone.

The massive data usage at Naga Hospital by COVID patients and frontline workers along with the high usage in areas such as the Smart Kiosk, Opposite to Oking Hospital and Raj Bhavan area by joggers were the key highlights.

KSCDL stated that it was quite encouraging to see that a city with a projected population of about 1 lakh, 3,602 users have registered till date and data usage was currently running in double-digit terabytes.

the ouster of the Congress from power in the 2016 assembly elections.

The dissent was led by his former blue-eyed protégé and powerful politician Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was said to harbour chief ministerial ambitions, but the veteran Congress leader steered past all stumbling blocks and continued to hold office by effecting a reshuffle in the ministry.

Shortly thereafter, Sarma resigned from the party and the assembly, and joined the BJP, taking along nine MLAs who were close to him. This dealt a body blow to both Gogoi and the Assam Congress.

Undaunted, the sixtime MP stood tall as an opposition leader, raising his voice against the controversial Citizenship

Amendment Act (CAA) and issues related to the implementation of National Register of Citizens an exercise that left a large number of people of Assam, particularly Muslims, traumatised.

Days before he was diagnosed with COVID-19, Gogoi was actively holding parleys with opposition parties to form a grand alliance to take on the ruling BJP in the next assembly elections. Notwithstanding the genial smile, Gogoi, who also served as a union minister twice, possessed rare political acumen and came across as a visionary who meant serious business.

Barring sporadic incidents of violence, mostly perpetrated by the NDFB(S), and the BodoMuslim conflict, Gogoi’s

third term in office was relatively peaceful.

Gogoi took over the reins of Assam for the first time on May 17, 2001 from Asom Gana Parishad and was faced with the onerous task of bringing the state out of the morass of militancy and financial instability caused by a huge debt burden with even government employees not receiving their salaries on time.

The Congress stalwart’s initiatives in this direction paid dividends with the party returning to power for the second consecutive term, albeit with fewer seats, and forming a government in alliance with its coalition partner Bodoland Peoples’ Front (BPF). Gogoi’s second term as chief minister was marked by several highs

and lows. The multi-crore North Cachar Hills fund diversion scheme scam left his dispensation redfaced, but he successfully managed to salvage its image by bringing several militant organisations like the ULFA, NDFB (Protalk group), DHD, UPDS and others to the negotiating table.

Plagued by ill-health during the last year of his second term, Gogoi underwent three complicated heart surgeries -- bypass, aortic valve replacement and enlargement of the aorta procedure -- at Mumbai’s Asian Heart Institute.

Born in the sylvan surroundings of the Rangajan Tea Estate to doctor Kamleswar Gogoi and his wife Usha Gogoi on April 1, 1936, in Upper Assam’s

Jorhat district, Gogoi had an idyllic childhood playing on the sprawling estate with his five siblings.

Gogoi’s penchant for politics took roots early in life and though his father had wanted him to study medicine or engineering, he had set his heart on politics, even once announcing to one of his teachers that he wanted to become the prime minister when he grew up.

An out-and-out family man, Gogoi married Dolly, a post graduate in zoology from Gauhati University, in 1972. They have two children- daughter, Chandrima, an MBA who lives abroad with her family, and son Gaurav, who represents the Kaliabor constituency and currently the deputy leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha.

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‘Nagaland for Green Christmas’ campaign

DIMAPUR: The SDGCC, Planning & Coordination department has come up with an initiative “Nagaland for Green Christmas” campaign, focused on mobilising all the residents of Nagaland to celebrate a sustainable and environment friendly Christmas.

According to DIPR report, the key objective of this campaign was to align the Christmas festival celebration to UN sustainable development goals dissemination and spark action among the general public in Nagaland for making this Christmas and beyond, sustainable.

“Nagaland for Green Christmas” was the need of the hour for the state primarily because, while it was the most wonderful time of the year, the festive season is traditionally the period of peak consumption across the state. The SDGCC, Planning & Coordination depart-

ment, opened up the “Nagaland for Green Christmas Contest” which will be taking applications from November 23 to December 26. Residents of Nagaland can apply sharing 1-5 photographs and one video of not more than a minute to showcase the best practices of how they were celebrating a Green Christmas.

The same may be also shared on social media platforms with #NagalandForGreenChristmas.

The applications are being taken in two categories, first, 16 years and above and second, 15 years and below. To participate in the contest, log on to: https://bit. ly/37wzSr9. “Nagaland for Green Christmas Pledge” form is also active from November 23 to December 19, so as to encourage general public to take sustainable actions, this Christmas and beyond. To sign Dimapur Government College, NCC (boys) under 24 NL (I) coy, NCC Kohima the pledge, log on to: https:// organised cleanliness drive led by its ANO lieut. E L Kikon in commemoration bit.ly/31lok5Z. of “constitution day and NCC day” on November 22. (DGC, NNC)

Monitoring team visits Ghathashi PHC

DIMAPUR: Monitoring team from chief medical officer (CMO) office, Zunheboto visited Ghathashi PHC on November 21 and interacted with the health unit staff.

A press release by CMO office district media officer stated that during the visit, the staff shared about functioning, activities, management unit, good practices and constraints.

The monitoring team talked about health service carried out in the health unit, manpower status, equipments and reporting status of health units.

Meanwhile, a short Garos in Nagaland celebrated Wangala, a post harvest festival of the Garo tribe on November 21, in the villages and units including, Dubagaon, Samaguri, Ekaranipathar, Darogapathar, Eralibill, Dimapur town unit and Chümoukedima awareness programme was also held where NVBDCP unit. All the villages and units celebrated under the theme, “our culture is the soul of our tribe”.

Official members from the monitoring team at Ghathashi PHC.

team highlighted about malaria elimination target by 2022, proper use of mosquito net and others.

The team was led by

CMO, Dr. K. Akaho Sema, DPO (RCH &UIP) Dr. Nukshisangla, AMI, NVBDCP Hekuto, DSM Hekato Chishi, DPO-DAPCU

Hokishe and other officials from NVBDCP, RNTCP and NHM. IEC materials were also distributed after the programme.

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he situation in Tripura’s Kanchanpur and Panisagar areas remains tense after protests against the planned resettlement of thousands of Bru migrants permanently at Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura turned violent on November 21. It was a democratic protest that became tragic when Bengalis staged demonstration against resettlement of Brus in Tripura after police tried to quell the crowd that resulted in firing in which one died and later another succumbed to injury. Tripura is a state with multi ethnic communities making up more than 70 per cent of the state’s population. The Brus or Reangs are said to have come first from Shan State of upper Burma (now Myanmar) in different waves to the Chittagang Hill Tracts and then to Southern part of Tripura. Similarly another group entered Tripura via Assam and Mizoram during 18th Century. Brus or Reangs belong to Indo-Mongoloid racial stock.

Their languages has affinity of Austro-Asiatic groups under Tibeto-Burman family. Ethnically Reangs are divided into 2(two) major clans (i) Meska and (ii) Molsoi. Their language is known as “Kaubru” which have a tonal effect of Kuki language though broadly it is Kok-Borok dialect. Brus were literally forced out of Mizoram where ethnic clashes occurred for over two decades. Eventually Brus (or Reangs) fled to Tripura and after which an agreement was signed in January 2020 in which some 32,000 Bru refugees were provided shelter in camps. Over two decades ago, they were targeted by the Young Mizo Association (YMA), Mizo Zirwlai Pawl (MZP), and a few ethnic social organisations of Mizoram who demanded that the Bru be excluded from electoral rolls in the state.

In October 1997, following ethnic clashes, nearly 37,000 Bru fled Mizoram’s Mamit, Kolasib, and Lunglei districts to Tripura, where they were sheltered in relief camps. Since then, over 5,000 have returned to Mizoram in nine phases of repatriation, while 32,000 people still live in six relief camps in North Tripura.

As much as the Mizos despised the Brus as aliens, the Bengali community in Tripura have resented the refugee package given to them through an agreement signed between the Centre, State and Brus. Forced out of Mizoram and now unwelcome in Tripura, the Brus are pushed to the wall and certainly find themselves like pariahs that no one wants. The Tripura government had decided to resettles thousand of Brus at Kanchanpur sub-division in north Tripura but the Bengali community has opposed the resettlement plan. The protestors demonstrated and then began to block the National Highway 08 resulting in clashes with the Tripura police. Interestingly, the Mizos (under Mizo Convention) and Bengalis under Nagarik Suraksha Mancha (NSM) decided to join hands against a common foe (Brus) to create a platform called Joint Movement Committee (JMC) to restrict the number of Bru refugees allowed for settlement at Kanchapnur to 1500 families. JMC convener Sushanta Baruah said the agitation was started to save ‘ancestral lands’ from Bru migrants as the government was planning to settle 5,000 migrant families at Kanchanpur instead of 1,500 as assured by the local administration a month back.

It is ironic that while the indigenous Twipuris have not objected to resettlement of Brus in Tripura, the largest migrant community-Bengalis (from erstwhile East Pakistan, now Bangladesh)- has forgotten that they have reduced the indigenous Twipuris to the status of minority in their own home land.

DailyDevotion

The Distraction of Contempt

Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us!

For we are exceedingly filled with contempt.

—Psalm 123:3 What we must beware of is not damage to our belief in God but damage to our Christian disposition or state of mind. “Take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously” (Malachi 2:16). Our state of mind is powerful in its effects. It can be the enemy that penetrates right into our soul and distracts our mind from God. There are certain attitudes we should never dare to indulge. If we do, we will find they have distracted us from faith in God. Until we get back into a quiet mood before Him, our faith is of no value, and our confidence in the flesh and in human ingenuity is what rules our lives.

Beware of “the cares of this world…” (Mark 4:19). They are the very things that produce the wrong attitudes in our soul. It is incredible what enormous power there is in simple things to distract our attention away from God. Refuse to be swamped by “the cares of this world.”

Another thing that distracts us is our passion for vindication. St. Augustine prayed, “O Lord, deliver me from this lust of always vindicating myself.” Such a need for constant vindication destroys our soul’s faith in God. Don’t say, “I must explain myself,” or, “I must get people to understand.” Our Lord never explained anything— He left the misunderstandings or misconceptions of others to correct themselves.

When we discern that other people are not growing spiritually and allow that discernment to turn to criticism, we block our fellowship with God. God never gives us discernment so that we may criticize, but that we may intercede.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020

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Progress and challenges go hand in hand

he UNDP report recommends that Governments should consider the benefits and costs of migration on their strategies and plans The last few decades have witnessed vast changes in political ideology and economic policies across the world. People of different countries have been affected differently, but always in a significant manner everywhere. Goa has achieved remarkable progress since liberation from Portuguese rule on December 19, 1961.

The greatest gain of this freedom has been the feeling of self-respect regained, the opening of the portals of opportunity, particularly to the vast mass of people who were denied upward mobility over the centuries and perhaps millennia.

Great strides have been made in core sectors such as education. In 1961, the literacy rate here was 30 per cent. Goa is now a fully literate State if we exclude some people above the age of 50 and a section of migrant labourers.

This has been achieved mainly through private institutions. Regrettably, Government schools themselves are in an appalling condition.

As a result, only those who cannot afford to enroll their children in private schools send them to the Government schools in the State.

The Fundamental Right to Education for all children up to the age of 14 years is enshrined in our Constitution. What is required is a law to determine the facilities which the State Government should provide to the children so that they can exercise this fundamental right.

“Free education” means not merely freedom from tuition fees but also adequate classrooms and teachers, free uniforms, textbooks and other educational material.

Inequalities in education will be accentuated in the computer age. The dangerous “digital divide” can only be prevented if necessary steps are taken right now. The ideal is the “Common School System” with quality Government schools, known as “neighbourhood schools”, in every locality where all children, irrespective of social class or religious affiliation can attend. This is the system prevailing in Scandinavia and other educationally-advanced countries.

The Goa University ought to be a centre of academic excellence at the national as well as at the international level. It should be a powerful instrument to enable the youth of Goa and of the country at large to deal with and thrive in today’s increasingly competitive world, the global “knowledge society” where education is the key to success. Turning Goa

University into a Central University would have advanced this objective and would have improved significantly our university education.

The Official Language Act was enacted in 1987. It was intended to strengthen our common cultural heritage and achieve greater unity and harmony among our people.

Yet, in the process of implementing the Act, those who write Konkani in the Roman script are entitled to the same protection available to those who write in Devanagari.

This is their right and it flows from Article 29 (1) of the Constitution of India. Konkani writers in Roman script should have access to literary awards, representation in literary bodies, financial assistance and so on, to the same extent available to those who write in Devanagari.

However, Konkani should be taught in schools through the Devanagari script only. The reason is that children learn the Roman script through the study of English, which is important for international communication and for availing the increasing employment opportunities in the country itself. Devanagari is equally important for access to Indian culture and other Indian languages. The importance of national languages and assertion of national cultural identity are growing everywhere in the world.

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Fiscal space question: On amended rates of tax on fuel

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ars reportedly thronged petrol pumps on the eve of the effective date of the state government’s hike in fuel tax. The causal antecedent fiscal resource mobilisation by the government reflects problems of structural nature; far from being a mere tweak on tax rates. The deteriorating fiscal health of the state has been admitted by the government on several occasions. It comes to pass as perplexing that there’s no discourse on the same (outcries on social media is limited to tax hikes, never on fiscal position of the state government’s); suggesting that it is not considered an issue.

The ubiquitous cloud of political imbroglio is justifiably cited for anything that goes wrong in the economy of the state. That should, however convenient and even tempting it is to resort to in relegating issues of immediate pertinence, not be so.

Although there are idiosyncratic issues unique to the state, the even more precarious fiscal position of government of Nagaland that has come to be recently can be located within the constricting fiscal space of states in general in recent times.

Constricting Fiscal Space of States: Financial capacity of states has been waning for myriad reasons. The initiation of GST regime has severely restricted the scope of states to raise revenue by means of indirect taxes on goods and services save on petroleum products. The less than expected and stipulated transfer of GST revenue from the centre to the states, owing to the slowdown and now recession of the economy, has further eroded the fiscal space of the states.

Diminishing devolution of funds from the Centre is a major contributory factor.

As reported by economist Gowda, “Between 2014-15 and 2019-20, the states got Rs. 7, 97, 549 crore less than what was projected by the Finance Commission.” The increasing resort to cess and surcharges by the centre, revenue from which does not fall into the divisible pool of revenue, has contributed in the further reduction of devolution. As reported by economist Gowda, “Between 2014-15 and 2019-20, cesses and surcharges soared from 9.3 % to 15 % of the gross tax revenue of the Union gov-

ernment.” All these assume greater salience for a state like Nagaland with limited base of internal fiscal resource mobilisation.

Position of Nagaland’s Fiscal Health: Nagaland, created out of political compulsion, has always been fiscally dependent on centre’s transfers. Even for expenditure of salaries, pensions and suchlike of revenue nature, it has always been dependent of revenue deficit grants and other grants from centre; which means that there’s no question of developmental expenditure of scale worth mention from state’s own internal resource mobilization. Burgeoning fiscal deficit has always been the going norm. While the fiscal deficit for the current fiscal is estimated to be Rs 2,465 crore, the accumulated public debt of the state is estimated to be Rs 10,766 crore (A staggering 39.7% of GSDP). Fiscal deficit in context is not for reason of investment, which creates assets and hence returns to clear the deficit after a lag. Accentuation of the already high fiscal deficit essentially means transferring the credit of our today’s living to tomorrow or possibly to the coming generation, which not only raises questions of public finance but of intergenerational justness.

Given the restricted flow of funds from the centre, internal resource mobilisation is imperative. It is against this backdrop that the abovementioned hike in taxes needs to be assessed. Does the warranted end of raising funds justify the means of hike in taxes rates?

On the Tax Rate Hike: That the state government is required to enhance internal revenue generation is given.

The mode of affecting it calls into action, however. That a democratic government gave no rationale is perplexing, to begin with. In a consumer state, wherein even essentials are not sufficiently produced within the state and hence brought in from outside and transported across the state, hiking a tax rate on fuels appears prima facie callously insensible. The said hike will invariably translate into increased logistic costs, and hence result in cost-push inflation. Inflation hurts the poor most, and hence the move can be construed as anti-poor.

Any anti-poor policy accentuates inequality in society;

and hence runs against the demand of a welfare state.

Other more socially beneficial modes of raising revenue ought to be explored.

If such means cannot be employed, the maxim ‘revenue saved is revenue generated’ should guide policy making in the short-run. Austerity measures should be accordingly put in place; and the scarce fiscal resources allocated efficiently. Enhancing taxation capability is the sustainable way forward in the long-run. Accountability and transparency should be therefore affected in projects under implementation so that productive capital assets will materialize to facilitate economic activity; and hence expansion in taxation base.

The going dismal state of project implementation, bogus employment in public sector, and rent seeking does not augur well for the state’s fiscal position. It does not only deny physical means of enhancing taxation capability but also does not inspire a social attitude of tax compliance amongst the people. When there’s a trust deficit towards the government in its (mis)utilization of funds, willingness to pay taxes will be certainly low. All these will perpetuate the dismal performance of internal resource mobilisation in the state, which would mean a perpetuation of economically backward and rent seeking society with ever increasing inequality. All these are to reiterate the causality and correlation between good governance and development.

Conclusion: When the weather-beaten economy preferably requires expansionary fiscal prescription, the proscriptive fiscal intervention is sans economic logic. It not only reflects poorly on the reasoning and lack of imagination that informs policy making within the government dispensation of the day, but also of a failure of the academia and the supposedly critiques of the current dispensation of the day in a democratic polity in enriching policy discussion. As alluded to in the beginning, the precarious fiscal state of the government requires structural reforms towards good governance. It will also help if the dispensation engages academia towards engendering a culture of informed decision making.

Dr. Tumbenthung Humtsoe, Kohima

be an exception.

In the 1960s, tourism was adopted as a key sector for Goa’s development primarily because of its potential to generate employment in a State with an increasingly educated workforce and limited industrial growth. The objective of employment has been achieved to a great extent in as much as almost one-third of Goa’s population is engaged in tourismrelated activities, directly or indirectly. However, Goa being a small State, its carrying capacity in terms of its size, facilities available and ecological fragility should be considered.

Very little awareness existed until a decade ago among policymakers in Goa or elsewhere in the world about the need for sustainable tourism development.

It is now accepted that tourism should be developed in a manner that meets the requirements of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainable tourism development considers three fundamental elements, economic, social and environmental. Economic sustainability consists in maintaining the growth rate at a manageable level to avoid consumer dissatisfaction. In Goa, it is necessary to upgrade the basic physical infrastructure.

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to society’s ability to absorb tourist arrivals without adversely affecting local wellbeing and value systems.

Environmental sustainability relates to the capacity of the environment to handle population impact without damage. Mega construction projects have transformed the landscape of Goa. Huge buildings have now progressed from the coastline into the hinterland and they have a negative impact on the lifestyle of the local population. Big buildings, especially in the villages, destroy the environment and should not be permitted. Non-disposal of garbage, particularly inorganic, in a scientific manner is also assuming menacing proportions. This matter should be tackled with a sense of urgency. There is apprehension in our State regarding the influx of people from other States who come here mostly for employment.

The Department of NRI Affairs published in 2008 the first-ever Goa Migration Survey. It identified the Goan diaspora in 43 countries and stated that “the actual number of countries would be much larger. Goans are found the world over and it would be difficult to name a country without a Goan community.”

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released its annual Human Development Report

under the caption “Overcoming Barriers: Human Mobility and Development.” The report deals entirely with migration within and among countries. It finds that migrants boost economic output and, contrary to commonlyheld beliefs, immigration generally increases employment in host communities, does not crowd out locals from the job market and improves the rate of investment in new businesses and initiatives.

The UNDP report recommends that Governments should reflect on the benefits and costs of migration on their strategy and plans.

Migration from one region to another puts pressure on the existing infrastructure and social services such as housing, electricity, water and sanitation.

While Goans can be justifiably proud of the vast social and economic progress achieved over the last five decades, they do also face several challenges at this point of time. Goans ought to confront these hurdles with confidence and commitment to values that shape a forward-moving and progressive society. These values should be taught at school and at home so that our land is prosperous and free from oppression of any sort, where justice and fairplay do indeed prevail.

Eduardo Faleiro (The writer is a former Union Minister)

Curb antibiotic pollution, now

eft unchecked, drug-resistant bacteria due to antibiotic pollution have the potential to unleash a much larger and deadlier pandemic There was a time when antibiotic resistance in human beings and animal pathogens was not common. But today, multi-drug resistant bacteria have become fairly commonplace, posing a major challenge to our healthcare providers and increasing human fatality rates. Scientific evidence is suggestive of the fact that antibiotic resistance genes and antibiotics in the environment are playing a major role in perpetuating a new health crisis.

Some of the major sources are waste from large-scale animal farms, waste water from antibiotic manufacturing firms and refuse from hospitals. Manure, or compost especially, is a worrying source of this antibiotic contamination. With no standardisation or mandatory testing of the end product, the largely locally-produced manure and compost products that are used on a large-scale are replete with antibiotic residues and resistant bacteria.

As COVID-19 rages on, the probability of large-scale drug resistant infections suddenly seems very possible. According to the publication, Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, 7,00,000 people die each year globally due to resistant infections and this figure is only set to grow in the coming days.

It further estimates that by 2050, a whopping 10 million lives would be at risk globally due to resistant strains of infections that would progressively weaken the immune system to such a level that the human body would find it difficult to defend itself against even small diseases such as urinary tract infections.

This is because human bodies will become colonised by these harmful bacteria. Antibiotics also provide a selection pressure for environmental bacteria to maintain antibiotic resistance mechanisms.

Thankfully, there is an increasing awareness the world over concerning the spike in the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the environment. In the US, urban river bodies and river bed sediments in cities like Baltimore are already showing heightened levels of antibiotics. Following this, the city municipal councils, in association with the environment authorities in the US, are taking extraordinary measures to contain the pollution in local water bodies. India must look at the global developments and immediately undertake initiatives to understand the depth of antibiotic pollution in its own environment. This is critical because antibiotic pollution-triggered superbug infections are

already wrecking havoc, with nearly 60,000 newborns dying each year in the country due to them.

To stem the proliferation of antibiotic pollution, India will need to list all the potential contamination and breeding hotspots.

According to studies, antibiotic pollution is the highest in wastewater treatment plants, as this is the place where bacteria from the environment meets with human pathogenic ones, leading to the genesis of new and virulent strains. Apart from this, India, apart from China, happens to be the world’s largest manufacturer of antibiotics and is known to discharge high levels of these waste effluents into the air and the water. This contamination has been happening for decades in the country and is understood to be the epicentre of the birth of superbug infections that are resistant to all known medication.

Albeit a little too late, the authorities in the country have woken up to the threat posed by this, especially through river bodies. A draft Bill issued in January seeks to limit the concentration levels of antibiotic waste released by manufacturing units into the environment in order to ensure that the risk to human health is minimised. Though it is late in coming, this development has immediately caught the attention of the international research community specialising in antibiotic pollution of the environment.

The Department of Antibiotic Resistance Research at the Gothenburg University called the Indian Government’s draft Bill a “great leap forward” to contain the problem.

Though a welcome step in the right direction, the draft Bill still has a long way to go. The Government must initiate stringent crackdown on pharma units engaged in manufacturing antibiotics to regularly reveal the scale, quality and limit of their effluent discharge into the surrounding environment such as water bodies. Additionally, the information must also reflect on the official web portals of the said companies so that international and national clients are aware of the environmental accountability of the firm and transparency of data. Measures such as these will coerce these companies into following environmental and human health norms or be labelled as polluters and pay heavy fines.

Left unchecked, drug-resistant bacteria due to antibiotic pollution have the potential to unleash a much larger and deadlier pandemic. The consequences need to be understood and counter measures taken rapidly to avoid this eventuality.

Kota Sriraj (The writer is an environmental journalist)

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Agriculture in times of Covid

COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated the need for agricultural market reforms, to create safety nets, ensure reasonable working conditions and to decentralize agri food systems to make them more resilient.

We have heard “necessity is mother of invention” since our childhood, and this pandemic proved it right for Indian agriculture sector too. We have seen various steps taken by government during this pandemic time but many of those were required since decades, and it took us this one pandemic to realise how important agriculture was. It is time for our government to start listening and make sure they help kickstart the farm economy by committing to long-range policies.

Menti Aier, Kohima

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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CBSE announces tentative Class 12 2014-29 period ‘very important’ for India: PM practical exam dates, sets SOPs for exams

NEW DELHI, NOV 23 (PTI): Asserting that the 2014-29 period between the 16th to 18th Lok Sabha is “very important” for a young democracy like India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the last six years have been “historic” for the country’s development and a lot remains to be done in the remaining period.

As the age of 16, 17 and 18 years is very important for the youth, so is the time between the 16th and the 18th Lok Sabha for a young nation like India, he said while digitally inaugurating 76 multi-storeyed flats in the national capital for Members of Parliament.

The 16th Lok Sabha (2014-19) has been historic for the country’s progress, and the 17th Lok Sabha has already become a part of history due to a number of decisions it has taken, he said, referring to the passage of landmark legislations aimed at reforming farm and labour sectors besides abrogation of Article 370 and the citizenship law.

“I am confident the next Lok Sabha (2024-29) will also play a very important role in taking the country ahead in this new decade... There is so much for the country that we have to achieve. Be it ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign, or economic targets or many other pledges like these, we

Narendra Modi addresses at the inauguration of multistoreyed flats for Members of Parliament, through video conferencing, in New Delhi, Nov. 23. (PTI)

have to achieve them during this period,” he said to an audience of parliamentarians, including ministers and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

People of Jammu and Kashmir have also joined the mainstream of development, with many new laws coming into effect in the union territory for the first time, he said in a reference to the abrogation of Article 370, which had granted the erstwhile state a special status.

“It is our responsibility that when history evaluates different terms of Lok Sabha, this period is remembered as a golden chapter in

the nation’s development,” Modi stated.

The second term of the Modi government is scheduled to end in 2024 when the next general election will be held.

The ruling BJP has already set its sight on the next Lok Sabha polls with its president J P Nadda set to undertake a 120-day nationwide tour to tone up the saffron party’s organisational machinery with a focus on regions and seats where it had not done well in 2019.

In his speech, Modi referred to the GST rollout, enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and

a law proposing death sentence for those convicted of raping children as among the major achievements of his government’s first term between 2014-19.

India now has resources and a strong resolve to fulfil the dreams of its 130 crore citizens and attain the goal of self-reliance, he said.

Asser ting that the country’s “new mindset and mood” is reflected in the composition of the 16th Lok Sabha, which had over 300 first-time MPs, and the current lower house, which has 260 MPs elected for the first time, the prime minister noted it has over 400 parliamentarians who are in their first or second terms.

The current Lok Sabha also has a record number of woman MPs, he said.

This is a reason why Parliament has been taking decisions quickly while also having more debate, he added, observing that the 16th Lok Sabha passed 15 per cent more bills and while the productivity of the first session of the 17th Lok Sabha was 135 per cent.

Rajya Sabha’s productivity was also 100 per cent, he added.

Parliament’s performance is at its best in two decades, Modi said.

MPs have focussed on “product and process” as well be passing more bills and also debating more,

he added, noting that they engaged in two-three hours of debates in passing more than 60 per cent of bills in the last Lok Sabha.

On this occasion, he also greeted Birla on his 58th birthday and lauded him for his focus on quality while also saving time in running the House.

This was also reflected in the building of these 76 flats for the MPs, the prime minister said, noting that the three residential towers have adhered to green technology.

The government said the construction of the flats has cost 14 per cent less than the projected expenditure and it was completed well in time despite the adverse circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These towers, which have come in place of eight 80-year-old bungalows, have been named after rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

Modi said the new flats for parliamentarians, who often had to wait long for getting a house in the national capital, is among the series of projects completed under his government after being kept pending for years and decades.

He referred to the completion of the Ambedkar International Centre, Central Information Commission building and War Memorial in this regard.

NEW DELHI, NOV 23 (IANS): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday released the tentative dates for the Class 12th board practical exams 2020-21 amid the speculation of postponing or cancellation of the exams in the wake of ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Board will conduct practical exams for Class 12th from January 1 till February 8 as per tentative dates. CBSE has clarified that the exact dates for the exams would be notified later.

Though, the final notification regarding the exam schedule for students of Class 10th and 12th has yet to be formally announced by the board. However, the CBSE has made it clear that there is no proposal to cancel or postpone the board examinations.

The board has fixed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for conducting the examinations. All the schools would be sent separate dates for conducting the board practical exams for which the board would appoint an observer. The board observer will oversee the observer, practical and project evaluation.

The Secondary Education Board says that preparations are on for conducting the board exams in early 2021 in which lakhs

of students in India would be appearing for. If all goes well these exams would be conducted at the appropriate time.

CBSE Secretary Anurag Tripathi assured that class 10th and 12th board examinations would be held in 2021.

CBSE is planning out the complete schedule for the examinations. The Board will soon reveal the process of evaluation for the exams. Despite clarifying its position on conducting the board exams, it is not yet known when the theory exams would start.

Various organisations across the country have demanded postponing the board exams in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus infection.

Tripathi said, “During March-April last year, we were nervous about how to proceed ahead but our schools and teachers did a commendable job and adapted themselves using new technology in the

Shah’s lunch at tribal family a show off, food PM must tell nation which COVID was cooked at five-star hotels, says Mamata vaccine will India select: Rahul

BANKURA (WB), NOV 23 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday described Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent visit to a tribal household here for lunch as “show off ” and claimed that the food items served to the BJP leader were cooked at five-star hotels.

Banerjee, during a programme in Bankura, hit out at Shah for apparently mistaking a statue of a tribal hunter for that of freedom fighter Birsa Munda and said her government would declare his birth anniversary as state holiday.

The BJP had, however, maintained that it was Munda’s statue, and asked the CM to produce a photograph of the tribal

leader to prove her point.

“A few days ago, our honourable home minister had come (here), which was a show off. Food items like Basmati rice, postor bora (poppy seed fritters) cooked in five star hotels were taken to the Dalit household.

One Brahmin was also brought in from outside,” the chief minister contended.

Shah, during his visit to Bengal earlier in the month, had visited a tribal household in Bankura, and a Matua home in Kolkata.

The family members were shown chopping vegetables prior to the lunch, but none of the ingredients were actually used to prepare the meal, the CM stated.

NEW DELHI, NOV 23 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday which COVID-19 vaccine will the country select and by when will all Indians be vaccinated.

As the race for the COVID vaccine hots up with many players claiming successful trials, Gandhi posed several questions to the prime minister on the country’s vaccine distribution strategy.

“The PM must tell the nation: Of all the Covid vaccine candidates, which will GOI choose and why? Who will get the vaccine first and what will be the distribution strategy?” he asked on Twitter.

The former Congress chief also asked, “Will PMCares fund be used to ensure free vaccination? By when will all Indians be vaccinated?” Gandhi has been critical of the PMCares fund, created especially for

teaching work. During this time the teachers trained on their own. Since the last few months due to the Covid19 pandemic, it has become normal to take online classes for students using various learning apps.

All CBSE board-affiliated schools would be provided an app and its link would be made available to them. Schools will also have to upload the photos of all students during their practical exams on this app.

The photo will include that of students, observers, outside examiners and school examiners.

Various schools across the country will conduct the practicals only by an external examiner appointed by the CBSE board.

On completion of the exam evaluation, schools will have to upload the marks scored by all students on the link provided by the board. Practical exam and project evaluation work would be conducted in the respective schools.

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COVID-19, and has demanded transparency and accountability in its spending. A number of pharma players have conducted human trials of their COVID vaccine candidates and many have claimed over-90 per cent success.

Modi has held discussions within the government in the recent past on the COVID vaccine distribution strategy.

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The officials of the Railways said that they have drawn up a tentative plan to restore 17 mail and express trains for the Punjab region and J&K from November 24 onwards.

The rail roko agitation of the farmers is likely to be lifted by today evening.

“The plan is subject to track safety, clearance to be received by respective divisions from associated state government and security units,” the restoration plan prepared by Northern Railways stated.

“A total of 17 trains will be restored, including eight for the Punjab area and nine for Jammu and Katra,” it added.

Meanwhile, Rajesh Aggarwal, Divisional Manager of the Railways posted at Ferozepur, has stated that they were ready to restore the rail services once the railway tracks were cleared and adequate security arrangements were checked by the railway authorities.

It was learnt that the maximum speed limit of the trains for few days will be 60 km per hour due to security concerns.

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COUNTER REJOINDER

This counter rejoinder is issued in reply to the rejoinder which appeared on 20/11/2020 edition of Nagaland Post at page no. 9 issued by Shri. Hankimong, Ex-Hd GB, Shri. Litsari, Ex-VCC. Shri. Thsisepi Sangtam, Ex- President, SYSA and Shri. Yangtsase Sangtam, Ex-Vice-president, KASU 1. Mention is made that the article was not issued by Shri. K. Yangse Sangtam alone but he issued it on behalf of Singrep Village General Council basing on the resolution adopted which was chaired by him. But due to excessive selfish thinking of the four Exleaders of Singrep Village, without having concern towards one's own village, they are bothered about their reputation only, which is not recognized by the Village and they are least bothered about the reputation of the village in general.

2. The 143 household citizens of Singrep Village as mentioned in the rejoinder is baseless as all the signatories together might amount to 143 persons but the claim that there are 143 household signatories is totally false baseless, which reveals their exaggerated statement. Out of 143 signatories, the Singrep Village General Council is not against the general public but are against those irresponsible four persons those who have not fulfilled their assignment as required by the general public.

3. Under the aegis of Singrep Village General Council, the Singrep Yangdong Suro Ashimukhong had called for consultative meeting of Singrep Village General Council for four consecutive times vide P A system announcements but none of the four persons turned up. As per unanimous and majority decision of the House the 21st resolution of the house was unanimously adopted and enacted as an Article. The Singrep Village General Council is not responsible for the willful absence from the four consecutive meetings by the four irresponsible leaders of the village.

4. The terming of Singrep Village General Council as a non-existent body by the four former and irresponsible leaders is an exemplary lesson for the general public about ignorance and defiance in the Administrative functioning of the village as the Singrep Village General Council was formed since the past 25 years and above and is unexpected of from those four persons who claims to be leaders of the village.

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NEW DELHI/ MOGA, NOV 23 (AGENCIES): Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Indian Railways is going to commence services from and through Punjab as the farmer unions have announced complete lifting of blockades.

“After the postponement of the farmer movement on railway tracks and stations in Punjab from November 23, Indian Railways is going to start rail services from and through Punjab,” Goyal tweeted.

“Passengers, farmers, and industries will be benefited by the removal of the impasse in train operations,” he added.

The development comes two days after Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh succeeded in breaking the imbroglio over the suspension of train services in the state, with the farmer unions acceding to his appeal and announcing complete lifting of the rail blockade from November 23.

The decision to lift the rail blockade, imposed by the farmers in protest against the Centre’s laws, was announced by Bharti Kissan Union (Rajewal) at a meeting with the Chief Minister.

India woke up on September 25 with farmers up in arms across the nation against the contentious Agri Bills passed in the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

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Sd/(LAKIMONG SANGTAM) Head GB (Designate), Singrep Village.

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Sd/(TSALILA SANGTAM) President, Singreplaru Thsingmujang Kiphire Jila Sd/(Y. LIRISE SANGTAM) President, Singrep Yangdong Thsingmujang Kiphire Jila Sd/(YANGLIKOKPONG A SANGTAM) President, Singrep Village Students' Union.

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It is hereby notified for the information of Heads of all Schools (both Govt. & Private) having classes 9 and above that Hon' ble Prime Minister of India will be reading the Preamble of the Constitution of India at 11:00 AM on 26th November, 2020 as a part of Constitution Day Celebrations to commemorate the adoption of Constitution of India.

In this regards all schools are directed to conduct Reading of Preamble at 11:00 AM along with Hon' ble Prime Minister on 26th Nov. 2020. Schools may also organize other activities such as Talks/ Webinar etc on constitution values and fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution on the same day. While doing so it shall be ensured that all Covid protocols duly followed.

Schools should submit compliance Report in the following format along with 2 or 3 nos. of good quality photographs to the respective DEOs through email before 4 pm of the same day, the 26th Nov. 2020.

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of progress could be counted as some of Gogoi’s biggest achievements and his legacies. Another of his legacies was that he was never vindictive towards anyone, which is borne out by the fact that he was respected across party lines.

Like a giant colossus who strode the State’s political spectrum for almost 50 years, Gogoi was also the president of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and helped in reviving the fortune of Congress in the State.

Now even as APCC is once again divided into various warring camps, the party will find it very difficult to have someone of his calibre to take over the reins.

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clashes marred his reign but he managed to control the situation. Led by Ratan Tata, corporate India started evincing interest in Assam during his reign and Gogoi ensured that Assam successfully hosted mega events like the South Asian Games, Hero Indian Super League, etc, all of which boosted the State’s image.

Though BJP dethroned him in 2016 Assembly polls, the veteran Congress leader remained true to his image till his end as a blunt and straight-forward politician, who minced no words while criticising the current dispensation.

Bringing political stability to Assam, crushing insurgency and putting the State back on the trajectory

diplomatic approach. In his death, Patton said the nation has lost a seasoned political leader whose service would be missed.

Patton, on behalf of the BJP legislators of Nagaland, conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

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nior Congress leaders who of late fell out with the Gandhi family, he was perhaps the only senior leader who remained close to the family till his death.

Gogoi took over the reins of Assam at a time when the State had become the hotbed of insurgency and abductions, extortions, killings, etc, were rampant.

He was instrumental in dealing insurgency with an iron hand, while also being able to retain his image as a clean politician.

During his 15-year stint as chief minister, the veteran Congress leader not only crushed militancy but also changed the overall image of the State by putting the wheels of economy back on track. Of course, ethnic

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of Congress, but also in charting a new path for the State.

Handpicked by Indira Gandhi to lead Youth Congress in 1971, he was a close confidant of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and was Union minister twice between 1991and 1995. He was also the member of the fifth, sixth, seven, 10th, 12th and 13th Lok Sabha.

He was one of the very few leaders of Congress from Assam who could make a mark at the national level, others being Devakanta Bar ua, who rose to become AICC president, former chief minister Hiteswar Saikia and former Union minister Santosh Mohan Deb. And unlike other se-

vacuum created due to his death would be impossible to fill. The chief minister, on behalf of Government of Nagaland, extended deepest condolences to the bereaved family members in this hour of grief and prayed that the departed soul will rest in eternal peace.

Dy.CM: State deputy chief minister, Y Patton, who is also state BJP legislature party leader, said that Gogoi was a tall political leader from Northeast region who was respected for his integrity and wisdom. Patton said Gogoi took over the helm of affairs when Assam was at the peak of insurgency turmoil, and brought the state to path of visible peace and development through a matured

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(From p-1) President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, AICC president Sonia Gandhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and a host of other prominent leaders condoled the death of the veteran leader.

As the patriarch of the grand old party in Assam, Gogoi was instrumental in not only reversing the then fluctuating political fortunes

(From p-1) He was respected and regarded as a guardian and a teacher for his sincerity and his vast knowledge gained during his long political career, Rio said, adding that he would be remembered for his sacrifices and contributions in the service of the nation and would remain in the hearts of the people for generations to come.

State chief minister stated that it was a moment of deep sorrow for the people of Assam in particular and the North East region in general as the region has lost a father figure. “India has lost a tall leader and the region bids farewell to a stalwart,” Rio said, adding that the

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against the party last year, was summoned to the CBI office on Sunday morning and “based on material evidence” he was arrested.

He was later lodged in the central prison here after a court remanded him to 14 days judicial custody.

Meanwhile, former chief minister and Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah said the party has no relation with Baig.

“Baig is not in our party and we have no con-

nection with him,” Siddaramaiah told reporters at Maski in Raichur district.

The scam came to light in June last year when the ponzi scheme operator Mohammed Mansoor Khan fled the country accusing Baig and some government officers of cheating him.

He had alleged that Baig had taken Rs 400 crore from him, a charge rejected by the latter.

He had also accused an IAS officer, two IPS officers and a KAS officer of collecting bribes from him.

Meanwhile, the CBI which had taken Mansoor Khan in its custody three days ago got an extension of his custody by the CBI special court till November 27.

“We had taken the custody of Mansoor Khan three days ago and his custody has been extended till November 27 to confront the accused and co-accused,” CBI sources said.

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lead society in the right direction,” he said at the virtual event.

The minister said journalism is a responsibility, “not a tool to mislead people”. “There is no need for any drama or sensation if your story is based on facts.

There are plenty of constructive stories in society, but sadly nobody in the media has time to publish them,” he said.

Javadekar said the first lesson of journalism is that everything impacting the lives of people is news and it should find adequate space

BENGALURU, NOV 23 (PTI): The Central Bureau of Investigation officials on Monday conducted searches at the residence of former Karnataka minister R Roshan Baig here, a day after arresting him in the multi-crore IMA ponzi scam.

The sleuths from the CBI office here searched two locations including the residence of expelled Congress leader Baig in Pulakeshi Nagar, the agency sources said. “The searches at two places started at 7.30 am and concluded by 4 pm,” said a CBI source without divulging information on the outcome of the searches.

The premier investigation agency arrested Baig on Sunday after day-long interrogation in the Rs 4,000 crore multi-crore IMonetary Advisory (IMA) ponzi scam, in which over a lakh investors have been duped. Baig, who was disqualified as a Congress MLA after he revolted

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(IIMC) for the academic session 2020-21, Javadekar stressed that people should welcome the change emerging in the education sector through digital technology and draw benefit from it.

The minister said that the freedom of press has immense value in a democracy and it has to be preserved at any cost. “But we should keep in mind that freedom comes with responsibility.

Therefore, every one of us has to be responsible. As a journalist, you understand both the aspects of the story, but your reporting should

minister added. Apart from Director General of IIMC Professor Sanjay Dwivedi and Additional Director General K Satish Nambudiripad, all faculty members of IIMC from regional centres and students joined the orientation virtually.

Dwivedi, interacting with the students, said nothing is dear to a teacher than his/her students.

“All our efforts in IIMC aim at ensuring high-quality education and training to our students.

“Our objective is not merely to produce journalists. We want to produce global leaders who lead the world of journalism and mass communication in the coming decade,” he said.

O n Tu e s d ay, e m i nent filmmaker Subhash Ghai, editor of ‘Hindustan Times’ Sukumar Ranganathan, editor of ‘Organiser Weekly’ Prafulla Ketkar, Vice-Chancellor of Gautam Buddha University Bhagwati Prakash Sharma and director of Centre for Policy Studies, Chennai, J K Bajaj will interact with the students on different topics.

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in the media. In this regard, he listed several schemes of the central government that have helped citizens.

The minister said fibre connectivity in about two lakh villages has transformed the lives of millions of people in rural areas.

“One can now watch 104 channels and 50 educational channels free of cost through the Doordarshan free dish. Three hundred community radio stations offer new opportunities to local artists and a change is clearly visible in those areas.

“About 2.5 crore people have received houses under Pradhanmantri Grameen Aawas Yojana.

“About 12 crore people have received toilets. Equally, eight crore gas connections have been provided under Ujjawala Yojana. Forty crore people have bank accounts now and about 50 crore people have the facility of free treatment up to Rs five lakh. Is this all not news?” he asked. “I say, other happenings are also news, but these too are news. Contribution to the growth of society is the duty of journalism,” the

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NEW DELHI, NOV 23 (PTI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Monday disapproved of “TRP-centric journalism”, saying meters installed in 50,000 houses cannot measure the opinion of crores of people. He also asserted that the freedom of press has to be preserved at any cost in a democracy but media should remember that freedom comes with responsibility.

“TRP-centric journalism is not good. The meters installed in 50,000 houses cannot measure the opinion of 22 crores. We would expand its circumference so that we know what the people watch and what they wish to watch,” he said at an IIMC event. He advised media students not to be trapped in sensational or TRP-centric journalism and asked them to imbibe the skills of healthy journalism, ensuring that anything good happening in society also becomes news. Inaugurating the orientation programme of the Indian Institute of M a s s C o m mu n i c a t i o n

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Biden to pick Antony Blinken AstraZeneca Covaxin can be 90% effective Joe as Secretary of State: Reports

ISLAMABAD, NOV 23 (IANS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned of a total lockdown across the country if the opposition continued to hold public rallies despite an ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the media reported on Monday.

In the last 24 hours, Pakistan reported 2,665 new cases, which marked the highest single-day increase, and 59 fatalities, Dawn news reported.

With the addition of the new cases and fatalities, the overall infection tally and death toll have surged to 374,173 and 7,696, respectively.

Acknowledging that the second wave is a matter of concern, the premier in a series of tweets on Sun-

Imran Khan

day night said: “In Pakistan, the PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement) by continuing with jalsas is deliberately endangering lives and livelihoods because if cases continue to rise at the rate we are seeing, we will be compelled to go into complete lockdown and PDM will be responsible for consequences

“Opposition is callously destroying people”s lives and livelihoods in their desperation to get an NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance). Let me make it clear: they can hold a million jalsas but will not get any NRO. “I do not want to take measures like a lockdown that will start hurting our economy which at the moment is showing signs of a robust recovery. Unfortunately, the opposition’s only goal is NRO at whatever cost to the lives of people and the country’s economy.”

In another tweet, Khan also said that there was a 200 per cent increase in the number of patients on ventilators in Peshawar and Multan during the last 15 days.

Party and stressed the need to “keep a high alert, build a tight blocking wall and further intensify the antiepidemic work”, Yonhap News Agency reported.

“Building a flawless blockade of barrier in preparation for the worsening global health pandemic is a critical issue in intensifying Kim Jong-un the anti-virus campaign,” “We must continue to the North’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper said in a maintain an ironclad barrier to protect the safety of our report on Sunday.

Israeli PM reportedly meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

T e l Av i v, N ov 2 3 (IANS): Israeli state-media reported on Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embarked on a secret visit to Saudi Arabia for a meeting with the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

In a report, the stateowned Kan news said Netanyahu was accompanied by the head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, Yossi Cohen, Xinhua news agency reported.

The two met Crown Prince and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is also in Saudi Arabia for a visit. The meeting took place in the city of Neom in northwestern Saudi Arabia, according to the Kan news report.

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Benjamin Netanyahu & Mohammed bin Salman

lished aviation tracking data that showed Netanyahu’s plane heading back to Israel after about five hours on the ground.

Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump’s administration wish that Saudi Arabia would follow the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in normalizing ties with Israel.

Riyadh has declined

to form formal ties with Israel, saying the IsraeliPalestinian conflict should be discussed first.

However, Riyadh recently announced Israeli airliners could fly over Saudi Arabia to newly available Gulf destinations and to Asia. The Israeli government is yet to mae an official statement on Netanyahu’s visit.

“The Vice President (Biden) has long been a champion of stronger ties with India. I saw this firsthand, I started working for him in 2002 on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Then, of course, the Obama-Biden administration and his years as Vice President.

“But if you go back 15 years, Joe Biden had a vision for the future of US-India relations. In 2006, he said, my dream is that in 2020, the two closest nations in the world will be India and the United States,” Blinken said on August 15 this year during the virtual event.

According to The Washington Post, Biden also plans to announce Linda Thomas-Greenfield as his nominee for ambassador to the United Nations.

United States withdraws from Open Skies Treaty

WASHINGTON, NOV 23 (IANS): The US has announced its officially withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies, in yet another move to abandon a major international arms control agreement. “ To d ay m a r k s s i x months since the US submitted our notice of withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies. We are now no longer a party to this treaty that Russia flagrantly violated for years,” Xinhua news agency quoted the National Security Council as saying in a tweet citing National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien.

President Donald Trump “has never ceased to put America first by withdrawing us from outdated treaties and agreements that have benefited our adversaries at the expense of our national security,” the post added.

North Korea calls for tighter border controls SEOUL, NOV 23 (IANS): North Korea has called for tighter border controls against the coronavirus pandemic, urging its officials to stay on “high alert at all times” amid a global resurgence of new cases, state media reported.

North Korea has intensified calls for tightened preventive measures against the pandemic after leader Kim Jong-un held a politburo meeting of the Workers’

Joe Biden & Antony Blinken

secretary of state,” The Washington Post said.

“Jake Sullivan, another top Biden advisers, is expected to be named as national security adviser, according to two people familiar with the announcement,” the daily said.

Last week, Biden said he had decided on his name for the Treasury Secretary.

“The announcement of Blinken’s selection is expected by Tuesday at the latest, people familiar with the selection said,” the Journal reported.

Blinken also spoke during the virtual celebration of India’s Independence Day organised by the Biden Campaign and addressed

by Biden himself and his running mate Kamala Harris, who is now the Vice President-elect.

country and our people,” it added.

The North’s state-run Korean Central Broadcasting Station also called on its officials to push ahead “more thoroughly” with the emergency anti-virus efforts in all areas, saying that the “entire barrier against the virus can collapse and pose a danger to the safety of the country and the people if all officials are careless even for a moment”.

The Trump administration submitted the notice of its decision to withdraw from the treaty in May, and Sunday’s announcement marked the end of a sixmonth notification process.

The treaty, which became effective in 2002, allows its 34 State Parties to conduct short-notice, unarmed reconnaissance flights over the others’ entire territories to collect data on military forces and activities. The US and Russia have blamed each other for non-compliance with the treaty.

Washington and Moscow have each put a few limits on flights over their territories -- Hawaii and some other US bases have been off-limits, as has Kaliningrad, among others, according to media reports.

The treaty is aimed at building confidence and familiarity among state parties

through their participation in the overflights.

By 2019, over 1,500 Open Skies flights have been conducted since the deal entered into force, according to media reports. Some experts noted that a unilateral US exit from the treaty would undermine U.S. commitment to its NATO allies.

Responding to US’ announcement, the Russian Foreign Minister said that Moscow will seek firm guarantees that the states remaining in the Treaty fulfil their obligations.

“After withdrawing from the Treaty on Open Skies, the US side expects that its allies, on the one hand, will hinder Russian observation flights above US military facilities in Europe, and, on the other hand, share with Washington their photographic materials of Russian territory,” it said in a statement. “Of course, this

OFFICE OF THE

KIPHIRE VILLAGE STUDENT'S UNION KIPHIRE : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, the Kiphire Village Student's Union (KVSU) would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Shri. T Yangseo Sangtam, newly elected MLA from 60 A/C Pungro - Kiphire. This impressive victory in the recent NLA Bye- Election 2020 clearly demonstrates the Rock solid trust and confidence of people. It is our sincere prayer that your dedicated vision for peace and sustainable development in the constituency and district as a whole be solely achieved.

Union convey our best wishes in all his future endeavors.

Lumpiba, President KVSU Akohba, G/SDP-XXXX KVSU

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I am deeply indebted to every individual of the 14 Southern Angami Assembly Constituency- I in lending your unwavering and unflinching support in the recently concluded Bye-election. The Naga People's Front (NPF) was kind enough to issue me the party ticket and together we have fought the election in a good spirit despite of all odds.

First of all, I convey my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, President NPF, Shri.TR Zeliang, Leader of the Opposition, Hon'ble NPF MLAs, all party Rank and Files who rendered their selfless services and support in cash and in kind.

My heartfelt gratitude also goes to all my well-wishers, fellow citizens of the six villages and the residents of Kitsubozou for your unwavering support without which I could not have fared any better.

Your good deeds and immense support can never be repaid by me but, I pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Together, I firmly believe that we can work for the betterment of the society and the constituency in the coming good days.

Taking this opportunity, I conceded my flaws but let not my flaws be your failure as I have graciously been blessed by your valuable time, prayer and support which has enriched me and my family in an immeasurable way.

Last but not the least, I congratulate the newly elected MLA, Shri. Medovoto Yhokha, NDPP candidate and further wish him to carry forward the constituency for all round development. I also express my sincere gratitude to Shri. Seyievilie Peter, Independent candidate, who was a worthy opponent.

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is unacceptable for Russia.

We will seek firm guarantees that the states remaining in the Treaty on Open Skies will fulfil their obligations, firstly, on ensuring the possibility of observing their entire territory and, secondly, on ensuring that the materials of observation flights will not be transferred to

third countries that are not participants of the treaty.”

“We deeply regret that the US decided to take this step and is now doing it.

Our stance on the treaty has not changed: we see it as an important part of the arms control architecture,” he said in a statement late Sunday.

OFFICE OF THE UCRC DAIRY FARM PHESAMA, KOHIMA, NAGALAND

FELICITATION

The CRC Dairy farm, New Reserve Phesama Kohima with immense pride and joy would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss ROSELINE POJAR, D/o Kewechi Pojar and Mrs Kenswen Pojar for bringing laurels to the Church by securing Top 2 with CGPA of 6.95 in B.A Pol. Sc. Dept. from St. Joseph College (Autonomous) Jakhama, in the recently declared NU under Graduate Examination, 2020.

May God bless you in your future endeavour.

Sd/Sd/Pastor Tho-o Neihu Phanenla Tep U.C.R.C Dairy Farm Church Secy.

New Reserved, Phesama U.C.R.C Dairy Farm

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WASHINGTON, NOV 23 (PTI): Joe Biden intends to pick his trusted foreign policy advisor Antony Blinken as the US Secretary of State and Jake Sullivan as National Security Advisor, media reports said on Monday, as the President-elect is poised to make his first round of Cabinet announcements on Tuesday.

Blinken, 58, has served as the Deputy Secretary of State in the second term of the Obama administration and National Security Advisor to Biden when he was the vice president.

A strong India-hand, Blinken was the top foreign policy advisor to the Biden campaign.

“President-elect Joe Biden intends to nominate Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of State, turning to a trusted diplomat and foreign-policy adviser to oversee his work to rebuild US relationships around the globe, according to people familiar with the decision,” The Wall Street Journal reported.

“President-elect Joe Biden is planning to announce that he has selected Antony Blinken, one of his closest and longest-serving foreign policy advisers, as

PHEK BASA STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

With immense joy, we, the Phek Basa Students’ Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to Miss Shekrolü Vero, D/O Lt. Vekhazü Vero for securing the Topper No. 7 B.A Tenyidie (Hon) at Oriental College Kohima in the recently declared N.U 2020.

The Union wishes and prays to the Almighty God to grant success in her future endeavour.

SHEKHO VENUH President, PBSU

KHRÜCILÜ SOHO Gen. Secy, PBSU

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by the time we are a year down the line, we’ll be using all three vaccines with about 90% protection - and we’ll be a lot happier.”

Scientists also noted there may be advantages to AstraZeneca’s vaccine.

“Importantly, from what we have heard the vaccine seems to prevent infection not just disease.

This is important as the vaccine could reduce the spread of the virus as well as protect the vulnerable from severe disease,” said Peter Horby, a professor of emerging infectious diseases and global health at the University of Oxford, AstraZeneca’s vaccine can also be distributed more easily because it can be kept at refrigerator temperature, unlike the drugs from Pfizer and Moderna which have to be stored fro-

with rivals.

The interim analysis was based on 131 infections among participants who received the vaccine and those in a control group who were given an established meningitis shot.

Public health experts say the world will need many vaccines to meet global demand.

The AstraZeneca vaccine uses a modified version of a chimpanzee common cold virus to deliver instructions to cells to fight the target virus, a different approach from the new technology known as messenger RNA (mRNA) deployed by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.

AstraZeneca, one of Britain’s most valuable listed companies, will now immediately prepare regulatory submission of the data to authorities around the world that have a framework in place for conditional or early approval.

It will also seek an emergency use listing from the World Health Organization to speed up availability in low-income countries. In parallel, the full analysis of the interim results is being submitted for publication in a peerreviewed journal.

YIMCHUNGRÜ STUDENTS' UNION DIMAPUR Motto : "Focusing Beyond"

FELICITATION We, the YSUD office express ebullient and warmest congratulations to Shri. L. Shahoto Yimchunger on being elected as the President and Mr. C. Yanlumong as Social and Cultural Secretary of Eastern Nagaland People's Union Dimapur (ENPUD) office. The union wishes them best for their newly assigned duties and also extend further congratulations to all the newly elected office bearers.

Donan S. Yimchunger YSUD, President

Sorito K. Yimchunger YSUD, General Secretary

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The vaccine’s effectiveness depended on the dosing, and fell to just 62% when given as two full doses rather than a halfdose first. But scientists cautioned against seeing this as evidence that it would be less useful than rival vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, which each prevented about 95% of cases according to interim data from their late-stage trials.

“I think it is a real fool’s errand to start trying to pick these three (Pfizer/ Moderna/Astra) apart on the basis of snippets of phase 3 data from press releases,” said Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College London.

“For the bigger picture, my suspicion is that

zen. That would make the AstraZeneca shot easier to transport and store globally, particularly in lower and middle-income countries.

The British drugmaker’s preliminary trial results mark a fresh breakthrough in the fight against a pandemic that has killed nearly 1.4 million people and roiled the global economy.

Britain is among countries that pre-bought large quantities of the new vaccine. Officials said its success means normal life can return sooner. It was “incredibly exciting news the Oxford vaccine has proved so effective in trials,” said Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

There would be 20 million doses in Britain by the end of the year, with 70 million doses for the UK by the end of Q1 2021.

Shares and oil prices rose as investors bet the rollout of another vaccine would revive the global economy next year even as virus case numbers surge.

The STOXX index of Europe’s 600 largest shares rose 0.5% to its highest since February but AstraZeneca shares fell more than 2% as traders perceived the efficacy data as disappointing compared

CHANGKI KAKETSÜRI LONGJEM, DIMAPUR FELICITATION

Changki Kaketsüri Longjem, Dimapur takes immense pride in congratulating Ms. Kisung Changkiri (D/o Mr. Changtsupong Changkiri and Mrs Asungla Longkumer) for her Honoris Causa degree as Gold Medalist B.A English Honours, from Patkai Christian College Autonomous.

Changki Kaketsüri Longjem wishes and prays that the Almighty God continues to grant you more wisdom and guide you in all your future endeavors.

(Moalong Jamir) (Bendangmenla Amri) President General Secretary CKLD CKLD

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LO N D O N, N OV 2 3 (AGENCIES): Britain’s AstraZeneca said on Monday its vaccine for the novel coronavirus could be around 90% effective without any serious side effects, giving the world another important tool to halt the COVID-19 pandemic.

The vaccine developed by Oxford University was 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 when it was administered as a half dose followed by a full dose at least one month apart, according to data from the late-stage trials in Britain and Brazil.

No serious safety events related to the vaccine have been confirmed and it was well tolerated across both dosing regimens, it said.

“This vaccine’s efficacy and safety confirm that it will be highly effective against COVID-19 and will have an immediate impact on this public health emergency,” Pascal Soriot, Astra’s chief executive, said in a statement.

AstraZeneca will have 200 million doses by the end of 2020, with 700 million doses ready globally by the end of the first quarter of 2021, operations executive Pam Cheng said on

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Hyderabad FC beat Odhisa 1-0 in ISL

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Medvedev wins ATP Finals title

Coyle starts life at Jamshedpur Vs former side Chennaiyin

Aridane Santana scored from a penalty to secure a win for Hyderabad.

minute.

It was only in the 40th minute of the match that Hyderabad goalkeeper Subrata Paul made his first save, thwarting Odisha striker Manuel Onwu.

Hyderabad had chances to extend their lead but the outstanding Arshdeep Singh made a couple of good saves just before the half time whistle blew.

Minutes after the restart, Odisha had their best opportunity to restore parity. But Nandhakumar Sekar’s poor first touch allowed Mishra to make a crucial goal-saving tackle.

Hyderabad almost doubled the lead from a set-piece but Joao Victor’s goal was rightly ruled offside. Liston Colaco, who constantly troubled the Odisha defence, almost produced a moment of magic in the 67th minute, when he dribbled from the half-way mark into the box, but was unable to find the finish. In the end, though, the misses did not matter, as Hyderabad held on for the win.

They next take on Bengaluru on November 28 while Odisha face Jamshedpur the next day.

I want to help build MMA in India: Phogat

Want to challenge myself against the best: Bumrah

Bambolim/Vasco (Goa), Nov 23 (IANS/ Agencies): Aridane Santana’s successful penalty gave Hyderabad FC a 1-0 win over Odisha in their opening match of the 2020-21 Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim on Monday.

Santana scored in the 35th minute after which Hyderabad managed to keep out Odisha for the length of the match.

This is the first time ever that Hyderabad have managed to keep a clean sheet since making their

debut in the ISL last season.

Hyderabad were all over Odisha’s territory in the opening minutes of the game, forcing their opponents to play deep.

They won a series of corners in the first 10 minutes and nearly capitalised for a goal.

Their persistence paid off after the half hour mark when Odisha captain Steven Taylor handled the ball inside the box in an attempt to block Halicharan Narzary’s shot. Santana kept his composure and slotted home in the 35th

Ritu Phogat

Singapore, Nov 23 (IANS): India’s star athlete and ONE Championship fighter Ritu Phogat has stated just like Khabib Nurmagemenov brought Mixed Martial Arts to Russia, she also wants to help MMA get exposure in India.

“Just like how Khabib Nurmagemenov brought MMA to Russia, I want to help build MMA in India.

I dedicate my journey to every woman in the coun-

try who has the ability to shatter the glass ceiling and break away from the norms - for herself and the sake of the society,” Phogat said in a statement.

The 25-year-old is slated to compete against Jomary Torres of Philippines in ‘ONE: Big Bang event’ on December 4, one of the two ONE Championship events which will be taking place next month.

“Yes, I am super ex-

cited to be back in the Circle although it is just one month after my previous victory in ONE: Inside The Maxtrix. I feel fit and ready for the next challenge as I am training every day.

I want to continue my momentum and finish strong for the year,” said Phogat.

“Jomary is definitely one of the toughest I’ve faced but I am confident that I have what it takes to face her and level up my MMA game. Like I mentioned in all my interviews, I want to be India’s first world Champion,” she added.

ONE: Collision Course is the other event which will take place on December 18. The two events will be broadcast live from Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Phogat had last month registered her third consecutive win of her MMA career with a technical knockout win over Cambodia’s Nou Srey Pov.

NEW DELHI, Nov 23 (Agencies): The muchawaited multi-format series between India and Australia gets underway with the opening ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

As has been the trend in recent times, Jasprit Bumrah will once again lead the bowling unit.

While it can be quite daunting for a 26-year-old to shoulder the responsibilities of leading a bowling attack, Bumrah says that he loves challenges and playing against the best in the business is what brings out the best in him. “It will be interesting, always a challenge when you go to Australia and it is a well-fought series.

You look forward to it as you always want to play against the best, you always want to challenge yourself and be in pressure situations,” he told ANI in Dubai during the business end of the IPL.

Owen Coyle starts life as the head coach of Jamshedpur FC with a game against his former side Chennaiyin in the 2020-21 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa, on Tuesday.

The two sides have met six times in the league with Chennaiyin winning twice, Jamshedpur coming out on top once and the rest ending in draws.

Jamshedpur will be captained by Peter Hartley and the English defender will have the likes of Stephen Eze and Narender Gahlot to partner him in the centre-back positions.

Joyner Lourenco is another player that can be expected to feature in their backline from time to time while Laldinliana Renthlei and Ricky Lallawmawma will probably make the fullback slots their own.

They also boast a strong midfield with Aitor Monroy and Amarjit Singh slated to play integral roles at the centre. Alexander Lima, who has played under Coyle earlier and Mohammad Mobashir, who was amongst the goals in pre-season, will have big responsibilities to carry out for the team as well.

Daniil Medvedev holds up the winners trophy at the O2 arena in London, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

L o n d o n, N ov 2 3 (IANS): Russia’s Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Finals, the biggest title of his career so far, after getting past US Open champion Dominic Thiem in a thrilling three-set summit clash.

On Sunday, the Russian fourth seed defeated Thiem 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 after two hours and 43 minutes to become the first player to beat each of the men who were numbered 1-3 in the season-ending championship -- and only the fourth to do it at any tour event in the past 30 years.

“I always said before this tournament that it would be an amazing story if, here in London, where the tournament was for (12) years, that the first champion would be Russian and the last champion would be

Russian, too,” Medvedev said after the match as per the ATP Tour website.

The 24-year-old is the first player from his country to win the year-end championships since Nikolay Davydenko in 2009.

“A lot of thanks to Nikolay Davydenko for being an inspiration for many kids (like) me (by) winning here. I hope to continue doing his job,” said Medvedev.

Thiem, seeded third, did well to save the first eight break points he faced in the match, using his defense and power from the baseline. However, he flirted with danger way too often and was unable to recover against the Russian.

“I think it was the toughest victory in my life because Dominic is a re-

ally tough player to play.

I think today he was at his best,” Medvedev said.

“Maybe it’s not the case, but that’s what I felt during the match. He was really close to winning it (in the) second set. I managed to stay there.”

Thiem was trying to become the first player from his country to win the ATP Finals in singles or doubles. It is the second consecutive year he has suffered a heartbreaking loss at The O2. Last season, Stefanos Tsitsipas had defeated him in a final-set tie-break for the trophy.

“Of course, I am disappointed, but at the same time I am also proud of the performance of all the week. Daniil really deserved it,” Thiem said after the match.

The Undertaker says final farewell to WWE Universe

Stamford (the US), Nov 23 (IANS): Wrestling legend The Undertaker has laid his stellar career to rest with an emotional farewell at Survivor Series.

The Undertaker, whose real name is Mark Calaway, had made his WWE debut at Survivor Series on November 22, 1990. And exactly 20 year later on Sunday, he walked down to the WWE ring for the final time in his career while remaining in his character.

Shane McMahon, Big Show, JBL, Jeff Hardy, Mick Foley, The Godfather, The Godwinns, Savio Vega, Rikishi, Kevin Nash, Ric Flair, Booker T, Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Kane entered WWE ThunderDome to show adulation to Undertaker, followed

by McMahon sharing a warm homage to one of the most legendary Superstars in WWE history.

The 55-year-old’s last match in WWE was at WrestleMania 36 when he

The Undertaker

and AJ Styles fought in a Boneyard match in April in which ‘The Deadman’ had emerged victorious.

In an inter view to IANS last week, The Undertaker had said that he was proud of his career and couldn’t have asked for more in terms of accomplishments and love he received from the fans.

“I have wrestled all over the world. I have wrestled against almost every wrestler of my generation.

When I look back at my

career, I have experienced so much and was able to do so much that I can easily look back and say that I haven’t missed anything, be it a match against a wrestler or anything,” The Undertaker had said.

John Cena took to Twitter to pay tribute to The Undertaker and said: “After three decades of The Undertaker committing wholeheartedly to the WWE, tonight we bear witness to the end of an extraordinary body of work. For all the in

ring moments and as a member of the WWE Universer, I say #ThankYouTaker! #SurvivorSeries #Undertaker30.”

Dwayne Johnson said he was ‘honoured’ to share the ring with ‘The Deadman’. “30 years ago today, he made his iconic #SurvivorSeries debut. Like EVERYONE - I was in awe as a rookie in the WWE when his first words pierced my soul as he walked in the dressing room and said, “Muthafucka” True story.

Honored to share the ring with you, my brother,” ‘The Rock’ tweeted.

During his stellar career, The Undertaker participated in some of the greatest matches in history against Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Mick Foley. He had multiple WWE Championship reigns and held an unmatched and astounding undefeated streak at WrestleMania that lasted 21 years.

FOOTBALL ROUND UP: Liverpool beat Leicester 3-0; AC Milan win BKT Tires partners with 4 clubs of ISL London, Nov 23 (Reuters/AFP): Liverpool were not derailed by an injury crisis as Jurgen Klopp’s men produced a dominant display to beat Leicester 3-0 and move level on points with Premier League leaders Tottenham on Sunday.

Klopp was missing seven first-team regulars through injury and top scorer Mohamed Salah due to a positive coronavirus test, but Liverpool still swept aside a Leicester team who had started the weekend on top of the table.

Jonny Evans’s own goal was just reward for the Reds’ bright start before Diogo Jota set a recordbreaking start to life at Anfield.

The Portuguese international became the first Liverpool player to score in his first four home league games when he headed home Andy Robertson’s inch-perfect cross.

Kasper Schmeichel in the Leicester goal kept the score down as he made a series of second-half saves, notably from Sadio Mane and Jota, while Evans had a lucky escape as the post prevented him from scoring a second own goal.

Diogo Jota (right) headed in from Andy Robertson’s delicious cross from the left to double Liverpool’s first-half lead.

Rober to Fir mino thought he had been denied just his third league goal in 24 games when the Brazilian’s shot came back off the post and his follow-up was cleared by Marc Albrighton with just 10mm of the ball not over the line.

But Firmino rounded off a brilliant team performance by rising highest to meet James Milner’s corner.

Another muscle injury suffered by Naby Keita was the only negative for Klopp on a night when his side showed they will not give up their title easily despite losing

centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez for the rest of the season.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has now lost all three meetings against his former club and just like the previous meeting between the sides, which Liverpool won 4-0 in December, the Foxes were shown the gulf they have to bridge to become title contenders. Harvey Barnes wasted one big opportunity for the visitors when he sliced wide Jamie Vardy’s cross at 1-0.

But the end to a sixgame winning run sees

Leicester fall back to fourth, two points off the top.

Liverpool paid tribute to former goalkeeper Ray Clemence, who died aged 72 after a long battle with prostate cancer this week, before kick-off.

Elsewhere, Serie A leaders AC Milan beat 10man Napoli 3-1 on Sunday to record their first league win in Naples for more than 10 years. 39-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic powered a bullet header into the bottom corner in the first half before bundling in his second of the night after the break to

take his league-high tally to 10 goals in six games this season.

Dries Mertens pulled one back for the home side to give them hope, but a clumsy challenge by Tiemoue Bakayoko earned the Napoli midfielder a second yellow card with 25 minutes left on the clock and Jens Petter Hauge eventually notched Milan’s third in stoppage time.

Yet there were concerns for the visitors when Ibrahimovic was forced off with a muscle problem with 11 minutes remaining, and the Swede was pictured sitting on the bench with an ice pack strapped to the back of his left leg.

The result means unbeaten Milan retain top spot on 20 points, two clear of Sassuolo in second and six ahead of sixth-placed Napoli.

It also ended an 11match winless league run for the Rossoneri in this fixture and marked only their second Serie A victory away to Napoli in the 21st century, the other a 2-1 win in October 2010 in which Ibrahimovic also scored during his first spell at the club.

DIMA P U R , N OV 2 3 (NPN): Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT Tires) has announced its partnership with four out of the eleven teams in the upcoming edition of the Indian Super League. The teams are ATK Mohun Bagan FC, Hyderabad FC, NorthEast United FC and SC East Bengal.

The partnerships mark d BKT’s maiden association with professional football in India ahead of season 2020- 2021 and symbolize yet another triumph in the sporting world.

BKT has actively supported and championed several sporting events around the whole world and has heavily contributed to the global football fever through its renowned international collaborations.

Through the years, it has become the title sponsor of several European football competitions, including the Serie BKT, the B football league in Italy, the Ligue 2 BKT in France, and last but not least, the company has become the Official Global Partner of LaLiga, the top tier Spanish football division.

BKT’s corporate ethos

deeply reflects its love for sports, owing to the shared ideal of Growing Together and encouragement of discipline, self-realization, and goal setting.

Football is a sport that reflects the many principles that BKT has stood for since its inception, such as leadership, resilience, team building and generosity of spirit. The multinational group aims to further these ideals through the proud affiliations with the four teams.

“Football is synonymous with bringing people together and inspiring character, something we deeply

believe in at BKT. We, as a brand, have always passionately supported leading sports all over the world and it gives us great pleasure to be an integral part of such a grand football event in India,” Rajiv Poddar, joint managing director of BKT, said.

In India, apart from sponsoring six teams for the T20 Cricket League, BKT has also previously partnered with eight out of twelve teams of the country’s leading Kabaddi League 2019 edition and has also collaborated with the Tamil Nadu Premier League.

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