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Covid-19 may be Truckers’ bandh elicits mixed response more lethal during Call for lifting ‘chakka jam’ PAC in solidarity with truckers Court clears Advani, Joshi of conspiracy charge winters: Experts DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): As the “in- DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): Public Action

(L-R) Vinay Katiyar, LK Advani, Uma Bharti, MM Joshi and Kalyan Singh.

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (IANS): With COVID-19 set to enter its ninth month in India after the country reported its first confirmed case on January 30, there is a likelihood of increased transmission of the novel coronavirus during the winter months, health experts warned Wednesday.

The coronavirus that has traversed winter, spring, summer, monsoon and now creating havoc in autumn has proven to be an allseason virus. “Based on our knowledge of other respiratory viruses, it may be possible that the coronavirus infections might rise in the coming winter months,” Dr Richa Sareen, Consultant, Pulmonology at Fortis Hospital told IANS. “Most respiratory illnesses like SARS, influenza, etc show a seasonal variation, with cases spiking in winter months. Viruses tend to survive longer in a cold and dry climate,” she explained. She said lack of sunshine in winters also depletes Vitamin D levels, thereby decreasing immunity, making people more susceptible to infections.

definite economic” bandh on Dimapur took effect September 28, a joint meeting convened by Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) in Dimapur on Wednesday has called for lifting the bandh. On the other hand the Public Action Committee of Dimapur along with Kohima District Truck Owners and Drivers Union-- have expressed full support to the demands of the truckers association.

It may be mentioned that five truckers’ associations including Dimapur District Truck Owners’ Association, Dimapur Truck Drivers’ Union, Dimapur District Truck Drivers’ Welfare Trade Union, Lahorijan & Khatkhati Truckers’ Welfare Society and Bokajan Truck Owners’ Association began their “indefinite economic blockade” from Tuesday morning.

In a press release, DCCI president Akashe K Zhimomi said that the joint meeting held on Wednesday was attended

by Dimapur Goods Transport Association, Dimapur District Truck Owners’ Union, Dimapur District Truck Drivers’ Welfare Trade Union and Dimapur District Truck Drivers’ Union. DCCI informed that the joint meeting “took serious note” of the agitation that has affected supply of essential goods and live-saving drugs into Nagaland amid Covid-19 pandemic.

DCCI said the joint meeting noted that the “chakka jam” was creating fear psychosis among general public and resolved that various transporters and truck unions of Dimapur should immediately resume operation to normalise the transportation (Cont’d on p-8) and supply chain.

Committee (PAC), Dimapur has expressed its solidarity with truck owners’ and drivers’ unions for their economic blockade that began on Tuesday. Extending its support to the transporters’ grievances, the committee in a statement demanded that these should be addressed without delay to avoid causing hardships to citizens. It also appealed to peaceloving citizens and organisations to support the transporters who have not only lost money, but also a driver on September 22.

Asserting that “mafiadom had no place in a democratic State”, PAC vehemently condemned the killing of the truck driver and demanded that the assailants be apprehended and given punishment. PAC said it could feel the pulse of truckers who were always at the receiving end as it had always stood against multiple illegal collection of money at various locations. PAC said it had conducted market surveys in Dimapur long time back and found that goods-laden vehicles entering the town were levied multiple illegal taxes by various quarters, which was one of the main factors for price escalation.

PAC reminded that during its “Operation Check Gate”, it had collected hard evidence to prove that a single item was taxed (Cont’d on p-8) multiple times.

LUCKNOW, SEP 30 (PTI): Twenty-eight years after the Babri Masjid was razed, a court here acquitted all 32 people – including BJP veterans LK Advani, MM Joshi, Uma Bharti and Bajrang Dal founder Vinay Katiyar– accused of being involved in the demolition of the mosque they believed occupied the spot where Lord Ram was born.

In a judgment that ran to 2,300 pages with enclosures, the special CBI court on Wednesday said there was no conclusive evidence against the 32 accused of being involved in any conspiracy to bring down the disputed structure in Ayodhya.

Delivering the verdict on the day of his retirement, special Judge SK Yadav did not accept newspaper reports and video cassettes as evidence.

The court also observed that the late VHP leader Ashok Singhal wanted to save the structure because Ram idols were inside.

The 16th century mosque was demolished on December 6, 1992, triggering riots that left hundreds dead in the country and widening rifts between the communities. 26 of the accused were present in the Lucknow court when the judge read out the operative portion of the verdict.

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ASSTOAD imposes ban on sand supply

Nagaland COVID tally 6163 Bid to remove Lokayukta unfortunate: ACAUT Sumi bodies back demand COVID-19 STATUS AS ON september 30, 2020 of 14 tribes of Nagaland

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DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): Assam Sand Suppliers and Truck Owners Association Dimapur (ASSTOAD) Wednesday announced imposition of “total ban” on sand supply with effect from September 30 evening.

Announcing the ban at a press conference held at Saramati hotel, here Wednesday, ASSTOAD president, Anito Shohe, said that the decision to impose ban was based on the issue of price hike of sand supply and illegal transportation of sand within the state. Shohe said that the ban would continue till the matter was resolved amicably. The association has approached the district administration, police and forest department to extend cooperation, he said.

ASSTOAD finance secretary Deon Swu informed that the association’s “main concept” was to have a joint meeting with the mahaldars association in Assam so as to take into account the concerns of both suppliers and buyers in the state.

He said that the association spearheading the negotiations for the price hike of sand would have a joint meeting with the main parties in Assam until then the association would impose ban on the sand supply.

minister LK Advani, the then Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, former Union ministers Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti, Ram Janmaboomi Teerth Kshetra Trust president Nritya Gopal Das and Shiv Sena leader Satish Pradhan had sought exemptions from personal appearance.Kalyan Singh and Uma Bharti are in hospital recovering from COVID-19. The Ram temple trust president was also tested positive last month.

The judge took his seat at 12.10 pm and spent five minutes reading out the operative part of his judgment.

As he pronounced them not guilty, some of the accused

chanted “Jai Shri Ram” in the court. As did Advani, a key figure in the Ram temple movement, at his home.

“It is a very important decision and a matter of happiness for us. When we heard the news of the court’s order, we welcomed it by chanting Jai Shri Ram,” he said in a video message.

The verdict comes less than a year after the Supreme Court’s historic judgment in the related Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute that paved the way for the construction of a temple at the Ayodhya site.

The apex court verdict had called the demolition an “egregious violation of the rule of law.”

But combined with the ‘bhoomi pujan’ for the Ram temple only last month, the verdict in the demolition case has come as boost to the BJP. It also helps bring the temple issue centre stage just weeks before the party faces assembly polls in Bihar. Iqbal Ansari, a prominent litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, welcomed the ver(More on p-5) dict.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): A total of 123 COVID-19 positive cases were reported from across the state on Wednesday-- 68 in Mon, 37 in Dimapur, 16 in Kohima and 2 in Tuensang, taking the tally to 6163.

As per the severity of symptoms, 1038 cases were asymptomatic, 33 mild and 4 moderate. Further, out of 6163 positive cases, 2930 cases were from the armed forces/police, 1497 returnees, 1394 traced contacts and 342 frontline workers.

India’s virus tally crosses 62 lakh

P T I a d d s : I n d i a ’s COVID-19 tally raced past 62 lakh on Wednesday with 80,472 infections being reported in a day, while the number recoveries surged to 51,87,825, Health ministry stated.

The total number of coronavirus cases mounted to 62,25,763, while the death toll climbed to 97,497 with 1,179 people succumbing to the disease in a day.

DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): ACAUT has termed as unfortunate the State government’s bid to remove the Lokayukta, who it said was seen as someone determined to cleanse the rot in the system. Reminding the government that unhindered corruption cannot continue and that it must reconcile to this new reality, ACAUT pointed out that even governor RN Ravi in a recent letter alluded to CAG reports on siphoning of funds with impunity across various departments while raising the issue of law and order.

Admitting some of this could be attributed to demands by various NPGs as stated in the High Powered Commission report, ACAUT alleged that misuse of substantial amount of development funds could be attributed solely to rampant corruption.

It also felt that the writ petition filed by the state government in Supreme Court was devoid of sound

judgement and asked how an Upalokayukta could hold and exercise powers and functions of Lokayukta when the former did not possess the required qualification and criteria as per the Lokayukta Act. It hoped that the popularly elected government would make tangible allegations against the accused, if any, based on justifiable and objective allegations, rather than personal habits and eccentricities.

Po i n t i n g o u t t h a t ACAUT was successful in getting the Lokayukta Bill passed after a long-drawn battle, it however regretted that the statutory body had been rendered toothless in the face of issues raised by the governor. In order to ensure that people’s trust in the institution did not meet an untimely death, ACAUT urged the State government to appoint a full-fledged registrar for Lokayukta.

Also calling for strengthening Lokayukta police,

Kohima District Truck Owners and Drivers’ Union (KDTODU) has extended “full support” to the ongoing indefinite economic bandh called by five truck associations. KDTODU president Rüvese Sokha and secretary Küvethi Puro condemned the “dastardly killing” of a truck driver Jiten Gogoi.

Sumi Hoho leaders with members of the frontal organizations.

DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): Sumi Hoho and its frontal organizations Wednesday resolved to fully endorse the demand of the 14 tribes of Nagaland for early solution to the vexed Naga issue.

This was among the 3-point resolution passed during the consultative meeting held at Lhomithi Colony Council Hall, which was also attended by senior Sumi leaders.

The signatories presidents of-- Sumi Hoho, Hekhushe Shikhu; Western Sumi Hoho, Dr. Kakheto

Zhimomi; Sumi Kukami Hoho, Kashito Yepthomi; Sumi Totimi Hoho, Kheholi Assumi and Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakhu, Hutoshe Kits resolved to support in solidarity to the political arrangements for Nagas living in states other than Nagaland state.

The house, while urging the government of India to sign the Agreement at the earliest and within a stipulated time frame, appealed to all Naga political groups to join hands together for a comprehensive solution.

Unlock 5.0: Govt permits more activities from Oct 15 PAM, NSCN (I-M) leaders meet in Delhi

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): The Union Home ministry has announced a detailed guideline for Unlock 5, or for reopening to be effective from October 1, shortly.

Despite a steep rise in the (Cont’d on p-8) number of Covid-19 cases in the country, the home ministry has made it clear that there would be more relaxations and fewer restrictions, though local administrations in some states are heavily relying on voluntary curfew, local lockdowns etc.

For re-opening of schools and coaching institutions, state governments have been given the flexibility to take a decision after October 15, in a graded manner. The decision shall be taken in consultation with the respective school/ institution management, based on their assessment of the situation, “He’s asking the nation to go to war while doing and subject to the following all the heriocs inside his conditions: Where schools are constudio.” ducting online classes, and

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especially investigation wing, ACAUT said that Lokayukta or directorate of Vigilance and Anti-corruption in most States were headed by officer equivalent to the rank of ADG or a senior IPS officer who has been in service for least 25 years.

Assuming that the CAG objections needed to be probed, ACAUT pointed out that the current staff strength was minuscule and Lokayukta Police required offices in other districts, with each establishment being headed by a DIG/SSP with a commensurate staff for investigation and support.

Mentioning that the Lokayukta did not have framed rules, ACAUT demanded that this be done by the government on a priority basis after due consultations with the Lokayukta and civil society organisations. It also said that eligible candidates with impeccable integrity without any political leaning be selected to various vacant posts without further delay.

KDTODU backs bandh

some students prefer to attend online classes rather than physically attend school, they may be permitted to do so.

States will prepare their own SOP regarding health and

safety precautions for reopening of schools/institutions based on the SOP to be issued

by Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education,

Government of India, keeping local requirements in view.

Department of Higher Education (DHE), Ministry of Education may take a decision on the timing of the opening of Colleges/Higher Education Institutions, in consultation with Home Ministry, based on the assessment of the situation.

Online/ distance learning shall continue to be the preferred mode of teaching and shall be encouraged.

The lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones till October 31, the ministry said.

The home ministry reiterated that states will not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without prior consultation with the central government.

There will be no restriction on inter-state and intrastate movement.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have extended lockdown till October 31.

PAM delegation with NSCN (I-M) functionaries in New Delhi, Wednesday.

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KOHIMA, SEP 30 (NPN): In its continued effort to unify all Naga Political groups and adopt an inclusive approach to achieve a final solution to the Naga political issue, Political Affairs Mission (PAM) of NPF held marathon meeting with NSCN (I-M) leadership in New Delhi Wednesday.

When contacted, NPF Legislative Party (NPFLP) spokesperson Imkong L Imchen informed Nagaland Post that the meeting with the NSCN (I-M) leadership was “free, fair and frank” and added that the response of the organisation’s leaders was “sincere and business like”.

Mentioning that NPF’s mission

was to unify all groups and have a consolidated Naga agenda, he claimed that NSCN (I-M) leaders too were not against that move and were in line with what was discussed in Chumukedima with them.

He said the meeting, which was held at the residence of Th Muivah, lasted for almost five hours and was attended by the collective leadership of NSCN (I-M), besides 10 members from PAM. Imkong said PAM was expecting appointments with Central leaders and Government of India representatives in the next few days.

It was also learnt that Nagaland Governor and Interlocutor for Naga Talks, R.N. was stationed in Delhi.

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All-weather road for Sanis-Lakhuti

(4th from right) Advisor of Horticulture & Border, Mhathung Yanthan along with department officials and the contractor. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Advisor of Horticulture & Border affairs Mhathung Yanthan launched the up-gradation of existing fair weather road of Sanis-Lakhuti to all weather road on September 29 at Sanis village community hall.

According to DIPR report, while thanking the state government for inclusion of this particular road under PMGSY-II 2019-20, Mhathung stated that it was a fulfilment of long cherished dream for the public of this area.

Mhathung elaborated that under PMGSY, a people’s programme, the govern-

ment of India was endeavouring to set high, uniform technical, management standards and facilitating policy development and planning at state level. This would ensure sustainable management of the rural roads network, whereby Mhathung expressed optimism that this particular project will give better quality of life to the younger generation, and to change the socio-economic sphere of the area.

Lamenting on the lack of developmental activities in the constituency he was currently representing, Mhathung opined that to

bridge the gap it required proper planning during his tenure. To address this gap he said that School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi has been roped in to assist on planning process on better infrastructures on health care system, high standard of education, accessibility to clear water, good housing, food and improvement of roads connectivity etc. Mhathung also urged the contractor to give their best effort so that this road turn out to be one of the best roads in the state. He also appealed the public to provide all logistic support to the contractor

for successful completion of the project.

EE (R&B) Baghty Er. Mhathung Kikon in a brief report on the project said that the up-gradation of road from Sanis to Lakhuti will cover four villages, namely Sanis, Yonchujo, Sunglup and Lakhuti with a length of 18 kms with total cost project of Rs.1542.88 lakhs. He added that the road design and specification in existing road width is 6m with carriage width of 3.75m.

Speaking on the execution of the project on technical aspect the contractor, Hachio Patton said, PMGSY was people and risk oriented scheme where the contractor has to maintain the road for five (5) years. He assured that the road will be constructed as per the Detailed Project Report (DPR) specifications. The four village councils also urged the contractor to construct the road as per DPR.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020

news in Brief Re-verification of SARDP NE 2 lane postponed: DC Phek Sachin Jaiswal has informed all the concerned that re-verification of SARDP NE 2 lane, Chakhabama-Zunheboto road construction project under Phek district scheduled from October 1 onwards has been postponed to October 5 due to some unavoidable circumstances. All other information notified earlier remains the same.

DPDB Tuensang meeting: Deputy commissioner and vice chairman district planning and development board (DPDB) Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant has informed that Tuensang DPDB monthly meeting will be held on October 6, 11 a.m at deputy commissioner’s conference hall. All DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Counsellor and evangelist of Bethel Prayer Home, Limawapang Imsong established the “Christ Healing Centre” which was dedicated by Dr. Amenla Imsong, founder and director, Bethel Prayer Home on September 30. Centre is located near West Police Station, Duncan, Dimapur. (BPH)

DLSU emergency meet: Dimapur Lotha Students Union (DLSU) has convened emergency meeting on October 2, 11 a.m at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur.

All former leaders, advisors, 2 executives from every DLSU unit and colony/village DLSU representatives have been requested to attend the meeting.

DMC administrator informs: DMC administrator, Albert Ezung has informed that in commemoration of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, all the colonies and wards under the jurisdiction of DMC are requested to organize cleanliness drive from 6 a.m onwards in their respective colonies.

All the traders are also requested to clean the premises of their shops from 6 a.m to 8 a.m.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

People queuing up to register under the “Nagaland Building & other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board” at Mokokchung on Wednesday, wherein assistant labour commissioner Moanaro informed Nagaland Post that it was a mission mode, one time, (month of September only) registration of building and construction workers, after thorough verification. (NP)

REMEMBRANCE 1 ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

CCSU cautions erring government employees LT. T RONGSENCHIBA CHANGKI 1939 – 2019 One year has passed since you left us. We deeply miss you every moment. Your faithfulness and positive attitude are the source of our strength and learnings.

On this day, we pray for your peace and comfort.

LATE C. YIMTSU LOTHA 15th October 1970 – 23rd September 2020 We, the bereaved family of Lt. C YIMTSU LOTHA, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, morally, financially and through prayers following our sad loss.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri. Y. Patton, Dy. Chief Minister & family 9. Shri. Thungdemo Patton and family 2. NPSC Chairman and staff 10. Shri. Thungbemo Patton and family 3. Riphyim Village Council, relatives and 11. Shri Deo Nukhu and family friends 12. Shri. Chumdemo Yanthan and family 4. Kohima Riphyim Union 13. Family and friends from Pangti Village 5. Kohima Patton Ekhung 14. OMH/Jail/Supply/P.R. Hill Lotha Okho 6. Wokha Town Riphyim Ekhung 15. Old Ministers Hill Panchayat 7. Shri. Hachio Patton and family 16. Family, friends, neighbours and 8. Shri. E. Mhonbemo Patton and family well-wishers.

We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank each and every individual. However, we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly throughout your lives.

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DIMAPUR: While cautioning that strict actions would be initiated against erring government employees, the Confederation of Chang Students’ Union (CCSU) stated that negligence of government officials in performing their duties was one of the stumbling blocks for development of the district.

A press release by CCSU president, Chingmak Kumchuba and general secretary, Ebou Naset stated that it had inspected all government offices on September 23 and 24 consecutively.

During the inspection, the confederation found that district HoDs of Transport office, PWD(R&B), PWD (N/H), Supply office were not present in the station and no official charge were assigned in some offices.

During the inspection, CCSU also found out that offices of the superintendent engineer (PWD), additional chief engineer (PWD), Assistant Estate, Evaluation, Khadi & Village Industry, Sericulture, Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection were found completely closed. Likewise, many ministerial staffs were found absent for a year or month’s time. Confederation stated that general public of Tuensang were compelled to put in efforts for visiting offices just to get signature of officers and other simple tasks. CCSU also urged the district administration to immediately look into the matter at the earliest for welfare of general public of the district.

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Loving wife, children & relatives

GRATITUDE We the bereaved family and relatives would like to express our deep and heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood and supported us physically, financially, materially and spiritually during the illness and demise of our beloved Late Mr. ARON H. LABO of Ajiqami Village.

We would like to convey our special thanks and appreciation to: 1. Dr. and Nurses of Olive Christian Hospital and Research Centre Dimapur.

2. Pain Clinic and Physical Rejuvenating Centre, Chekiye Dimapur.

3. Thahekhu B-7 Baptist Church General, Women and Youth Dept. Dimapur.

Born on : 8th April 1976 4. Ajiqami Baptist Church.

Died on : 21st Sept 2020 5. NCRC Ajiqami.

6. Khehuto Baptist Church.

7. Thahekhu B-7 Prayer Group.

8. SHG Limeka-a muqo Thahekhu B-7.

9. Maromi Union Dimapur.

10. Dimapur Ajiqami Kughuko Kuqghakulu.

11. 13th NAP (IR) Unit Church.

12. Unit Church 13th (IR) Yajang.

13. 13th (IR) D-Coy Sumi Community .

14. 13th (IR) E-Coy Sumi Community.

15. 13th (IR) F-Coy Sumi Community.

16. 13th (IR) HAV’S 17. All rank and sepoys of 13th NAP (IR) Battalion.

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Acknowledgement ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“The grey head is a crown of Glory, if it be found in the way of Righteousness.”

Proverbs 16:31

Digitisation of disability certificates

DIMAPUR: Department of Social Welfare under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) has distributed IT equipment to Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima for the purpose of generating Unique Disability ID (UDID) card and soft data of the Persons with Disabilities.

A press release by Social Welfare directore, Atoli Sema stated that, PwDs can register themselves at http://www.swavlambancard.gov.in or visit the hospital for registration or contact the state coordinator (UDID) at 7005337521 for further information.

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‘In your modest Character we find solace; Your virtuous Genuineness in Humility makes us Absolute “Aba” for us your passing away feels Like a blissful Heavenly shade goes on fading’

LATE NPENO KIKON (Born on 28/11/1928 – Died on 10/9/2020) We the bereaved family of Lt. Npeno Kikon (Tsungiki Village) would like to extend our deep and sincere gratitude to all individuals and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually, and financially through her illness till her demise.

We also regret our inability to thank each and everyone through this column, but it is our earnest prayer that God our Almighty, creator and sustainers bless you all abundantly.

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We the family of Late MARMAYANG ATSONGCHANGER (Mokokchung) would like to offer our gratitude to all who showed great love, support with prayers during his illness and at the time of his final journey till his last breath on 26th September, 2020. He was 66.

We especially thank1. Shri. Tongpang Ozükum, Minister PWD (Housing & Mechanical; Kohima, Nagaland).

2. Shri. Sharingain Longkumer, Speaker NLA 3. Mokokchung Senso Telongjem, Kohima 4. Mokokchung Senso Telongjem, Mokokchung Town 5. Chungtia Senso Telongjem, Kohima 6. Alempang Ward Yimten, Mokokchung 7. Tongpangnok Semchir Atsongchanger Kidong, Mokokchung Village 8. Alempang Baptist Arogo, Mokokchung Loving wife, children & in-laws MKC-214

As we grieve the sudden demise of our beloved Master Mmhayithung Kithan, son of Mrs. & Mr. Rhanbemo Kithan who breathed his last on 25th of September 2020 at CIHSR (Referral Hospital, Dimapur), would like to express our sincere appreciation and profound gratitude to each and every individual, churches, neighbors, organizations, well-wishers and friends from near and far who stood by us with unconditional contribution physically, materially, financially, spiritually and upholding us through prayer at his untimely demise.

We would also like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Dr. Wonashi & NICU Staff (CIHSR) 2. R. Nzanbemo Humtsoe & Family 3. Obed Murry DP-4164

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020

Month-long Poshan Maah campaign culminates

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ADC Longkhim along with CDPO Longkhim and others Members of NYK and NSS at the programme held on Participants along with judges and other officials during EAC Mokokchung, Sentilong Ozukum along with at the programme. (NP) September 30. (DIPR) the competition in Wokha. (DIPR) winners of the painting competition.(DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The monthlong Poshan Maah campaign conducted under Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyaan culminated on September 30, wherein various activities were conducted for lactating mothers, pregnant women, adolescent girls related to importance of nutrition.

Kiphire: Poshan Maah culmination programmecum-mela was held at MARCOFED marketing shed Longkhim town with additional deputy commissioner Longkhim, Kikumsungla Jamir as special guest, Wednesday. While inaugurating the closing ceremony, ADC said that through this month long programme people of target group like 0-6 years, lactating mothers and pregnant women had benefited. CDPO Longkhim, C.Tsalito Sangtam highlighted on the month long celebration of Poshan Maah and its benefits for the people. Programme was chaired by supervisor Phungpila Sangtam while pastor LTBL Likhum invoked God’s blessing.

(Correspondent) Dimapur: Programme on Poshan Maah organised

by Nehru Yava Kendra, Dimapur in collaboration with DPRO and NSS, was held at youth hostel Dimapur. Founder and director Wings Training Solution, Dip highlighted various schemes initiated by the government and called for creating awareness.

Debasis highlighted the objectives of Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyaan.

Programme was chaired by Kichuye Keppen while vote of thanks was proposed by Ketounyu.

Function was attended by members of NYK and NSS, Dimapur.

Wo k h a : C o o k i n g competition conducted in collaboration with Wokha and Chukitong block, Social Welfare was held at Blue Hill Colony, Wokha on September 30.

According to DIPR report, 8 teams of Anganwadi workers took part and judges for the competition were EAC, Wokha Imtinungula Longkumar, Dr. Khelito Zhimomi, DPO

(RCH/UPI) nodal officer Poshan and SIS, FNHW, gender area coordinator R. Nzanbeni. DC Wokha, Orenthung Lotha gracing as special guest, appealed all persons involved in this scheme to rededicate themselves and give their best in terms of educating the people about the importance of nutrition. State project management unit (SPMU) team Kohima, Dr. Yongya Chiangmak lauded the efforts put in

by Wokha team.

Tsumang & Etsuchuka colonies bagged the first prize, while Blue Hill, PWD and Church Colony and Vungojoju, Molontsu and GHSS got the second and third respectively and awarded with cash. Function was chaired by CDPO, Wokha, Myanlumo Lotha, welcome address by district coordinator Poshan Abhiyaan, Shanjothung Ngullie while district project assistant Poshan Abhiyaan, Annie Lotha gave vote of thanks.

Mokokchung: Under the initiatives of Department of Social Welfare,

closing programme of Poshan Maah 2020 was held at Penli panchayat hall, Mokokchung. As part of the programme, a painting competition on the theme “identification of SAM/MAM” and “development of kitchen garden in AWC” was held, where students from different schools participated.

Peren: Programme was organised by department of Social Welfare, Peren under the theme “Identification of SAM/ MAM children, development of kitchen garden in AWC” and held at DC’s conference hall, Peren.

DC Peren, Sentiwapang Aier handed over certificate of appreciation to different individuals from Anganwadi centres for their active participation. Recipients of the award included AWC (E), Jalukie town Igwetzeule, AWC (2), Benreu Village Lungramyile, AWC Beisamlwa Idosi, AWC (A), Tening Village Nkamlakge, AWC (D), Nzauna Comely, Poshan coordination Peren Dunwibo and Poshan co-

PMJAY eCard generation reactivated

DIMAPUR: Temporary closure of PMJAY eCard generation on account of COVID-19 has been revoked in the larger interest of the public.

A press release by state health agency (AB-PMJAY), directorate of Health & Family Welfare stated that public can now check their eligibility and apply for eCard generation at authorised centres including Common Service Centre (CSC)-VLEs, and offices of Clairvoyance Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (CTPL) However, mass registration through BIS drives remain prohibited until further notice and COVID-19 safety precau-

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Maah. DC also gave away prizes of Poshan Maah online competitions.

Under photography, Adekhing Mongzar secured first position, Sujemla (second) and Chimengkaiba Chang (third).

Under painting L Mukom secured the first position, Imtiyangla and Chongshen Kejong second and third respectively while for slogan, L Themsao bagged the first position, Khumtila Sangtam second and Maniu third position. Earlier, DPO ICDS Tuensang, Chotsase Sangtam gave welcome note while district coordinator, Thungpang gave vote of thanks.

Bhandari: ICDS

Bhandari held a block level culmination- cum-cooking competition programme with the theme, “better nutrition, better health” on September 29 at town hall, Bhandari. SDO civil, Bhandari, Sulanthung highlighted on the importance of organic food and nutritious balanced diet.

Nutritious food cooking competition was held whereby Bhandari Town Eloe Hoho was declared the winner and Anganwadi workers team and Banana Self Help Group were declared runners up.

CDPO, Bhandari, TY PeterYanthan delivered the welcome address.

Lazami: Ghathashi

ICDS celebrated Poshan Maah under the supervision of Social Welfare department in convergence with Medical department under Pughoboto sub-division at Lazami village.

CDPO Chiro in his keynote address spoke on the importance of Poshan, block co-ordinator, Vikito stressed on the importance of organic foods while Dr Alivis spoke on the importance of organic foods and how to care the malnourished children.

Earlier, Medical department distributed free medicines to pregnant women and nursing mothers. Programme was chaired by supervisor, Mghatovi.

Chief electoral officer (CEO) Abhijit Sinha along with other officials at the certification course for ROs, AROs, AEOs, DLMTs & IT officials held on September 24 and 25 at Kohima. Training was in view of the upcoming by-election to NLA from 14- Southern Angami- I (ST) A/C and 60- Pungro Kiphire (ST) A/C. Certification course was conducted by the national level master trainers. (Joint CEO Kohima)

WTCU new team of office bearers

DIMAPUR: Wokha Town Colonies Union (WTCU) held its general meeting at PWD Colony, GB hall, Wokha on September 30 and set up office bearers for the tenure, 2020-23.

A press release by Wokha Town Colonies Union outgoing secretary, Thungdemo Kyong stated

that, a five member search committee constituted with Mhonrao Odyuo as convenor presented its findings to the general body which accepted the members of the new team.

Earlier, meeting started with a mass prayer, welcome note was addressed

by outgoing president Mhonlumo Odyuo.

A brief re por t of its activities from 2017 to 2020 was presented

by Thungdemo Kyong secretary, exhortationcum-brief financial report was presented by Robin Humtsoe treasurer, vote of appreciation by Chipo

Lotha treasurer and closing prayer by Mhonlumo Odyuo. Meeting was attended by the colonies chairmen with their GBs and representatives.

New team is led by Er. Sanchio Kithan as president, Jenithung Humtsoe as secretary along with four others.

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DIMAPUR: In relation to the NSSATA and NRMSATA (2010 and 2013) batches, the Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has said that it will initiate all democratic course to establish the natural and normal rights as deemed necessary and fit.

ASU in a press release by president Vizokho Zashümo and education secretary, Viranu Ltu stated that, even after a lapse of almost 3 years, this issue has not been appropriately settled in spite of an agreement made in June, 2018 in the presence of NSF, ENSF and other stakeholders with the state government.

Expressing serious concern for the welfare of the students and the teaching fraternity, the ASU requested the concerned department to settle the issue at the earliest.

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must provide a personal ID proof and a family ID proof for issue of AB-PMJAY eCard.

The list of accepted documents are any ID such as; Aadhaar card; voter ID; pan card; any government issued ID. For valid family ID; ration card or letter from panchayat/ village council clearly listing out all members in the household with photos pasted and signed across by chairman panchayat/village council (in the prescribed format available with Arogya Mitra/CSC).

RSBY category of beneficiaries, family ID should be scanned together with RSBY card.

ordination Jalukie Pauram Zeliang. Programme was chaired by CDPO Tening, Yanbeni Humtsoe, while report on Peren district was delivered by CDPO Ahthibung, Mangliyanba Longkumer and vote of thanks by Watila.

Tuensang: Closing ceremony was held at CKS hall Tuensang, with DC Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant as the special guest.

DC said that NNM was of the most important national project and putting the same effort could achieve a lot in child and women health of the district.

SBP Tuensang, P.H. Ramaikalo highlighted the entire exercise of Poshan

ASU for early settlement of NSSATA & NRMSATA issue

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tions have been requested to be maintained during ecard generation. To check eligibility; approach any empaneled government hospitals, and enquire with the Arogya Mitra at the PMJAY helpdesk; common service centre (CSC)s at your locality; go to mera.pmjay.gov. in, enter mobile number and corresponding OTP, search with name and/or given search parameters; download PMJAY app from Google play store.

One may also approach any empanelled government hospitals, CSCs or clairvoyance technology offices with the required documents.

Every eligible beneficiary

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R. Amongla Jamir and Hevishe Sumi along with DEO staff at the programme. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): A farewell programme was organised for district education officer (DEO), R Amongla Jamir and supervisor, adult education (SAE), Hevishe Sumi at auditorium hall, Government Hr. Sec. School, Wednesday.

Delivering her farewell speech, R Amongla Jamir stated that whatever she had achieved during her tenure as DEO were all due to the love, cooperation and help from her colleagues at DEO. She acknowledged fourth grade workers in her office, who had in all circumstances kept her office clean and tidy and made her feel like it was her second home.

She also narrated some incidents during her tenure

when she not only received threats but also encountered a near kidnapping case from miscreants. She stated that her learning process increased by the day during the course of working as DEO. Principal GHSS, Chümoukedima, Karen Sema in her speech recalled the time when former Nagaland school education minister, Yitachu regarded R Amongla Jamir as the “iron lady of school department”. In this, she added that her absence would be deeply felt.

Project assistant (Samagra Shiksha), Vitoho Chophy in his speech acknowledged Hevishe Sumi for his cheerfulness and free-willed spirit in the office and regarded him as a humble and fun loving person who always tried his level best to keep everyone

around him happy.

Assistant district education officer, Kisheli Shikhu, Sr. SDEO Dimapur, C Chenirao Humtsoe, and HM GHS, Diphupar B, Ruby Humtsoe also delivered farewell greetings while a special number was presented by Mughatoli Swu and Inato Wotsa.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by assistant district coordinator (Samagra Shiksha), Freda Angami and invocation was pronounced

by Sentila Pongen.

R Amongla Jamir started her career as a graduate teacher in 1985 and promoted to vice principal in 2003 and as principal in 2005.

She was later appointed as deputy DEO on 2012, and appointed as DEO charge in 2014. She was regularised to the post of Dimapur DEO on December 13, 2017.

DMC initiating in cleaning the clogged drainage at GS Road Dimapur on September 30. Meanwhile administrator DMC, Albert Ezung appealed the public not to throw garbage in the drain. (DIPR) K Y M C

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HC issues notices to Centre, Police paper leak: Assam CM contradicts party Gauhati Assam, OIL for drilling inside forest

Guwahati, Sep 30 (PTI): Assam's BJP Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday termed the question paper leak in state police recruitment examination as a "scam", which is in contrast to the party's stand of calling it an "anomaly".

Question papers of several exams under various governments have been leaked in the state since 1952 but this is the first time that the administration has acted so expeditiously and transparently to institute an inquiry, Sonowal said.

His statement came hours after the state Congress alleged that the Chief Ministers Office and BJP leaders were involved in the scandal and Sonowal should resign.

Four more persons were arrested in connection with the scam, taking the total nabbed to 24. The police have also announced a reward of Rs one lakh for any information leading to the arrest of each of the two key accused - ex-DIG P K Dutta and BJP leader Diban Deka.

"Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that state government has instituted an inquiry into the

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sub-inspector (unarmed branch) recruitment scam as the investigating agency has been asked to conduct the inquiry impartially without any compromise," a release from the Chief Minister's Office said.

At an official function here, he also said that the police would definitely track all the persons accused in the "scam" and arrest them.

Addressing a press conference on September 27, state BJP Chief Spokesperson Rupam Goswami had said, "The paper leak of the police examination is not a scam, but an anomaly

only."

Goswami's statement evoked sharp reactions from different quarters.

Political parties and activists alleged that the BJP-led government in the state is trying to hush up the episode, which has taken place about six months before the Assembly polls.

Sonowal also said that once the findings of the investigation are out, all aspects of the scam will come to the fore.

"He also maintained that the inquiry ordered into the scam was not the result of any complaint.

Within 15 minutes of the

reported leak of question papers, the state government has cancelled the examination, the CMO release said.

The question paper of the written examination for 597 posts of unarmed subinspectors in Assam Police got leaked on September 20, and the test was cancelled minutes after it had commenced across the state.

"In sync with the state government's principle of 'zero-tolerance' against corruption, Chief Minister Sonowal said that no leniency or compromise would be tolerated in the inquiry process, the release said.

Meanwhile, the Nalbari district police arrested three more persons and the Guwahati Police's Crime Branch nabbed one accused, senior officials of the respective forces told PTI. The Congress' Assam unit alleged that Chief Minister's Office was involved in the police recruitment question paper leak scam and demanded resignation of Sonowal.

Rajya Sabha MP and state Congress president Ripun Bora claimed that the name of a lady stenographer of an OSD in the

CM's office is coming up in the scandal, but she has not been interrogated as of now.

The Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) also recently alleged that the entire scandal is a result of a "nexus between the CM, BJP and the RSS", and so a probe by the CBI or a sitting high court judge, instead of the ongoing police investigation, is necessary to unearth the truth.

Diban Deka, a key accused who identified himself as the National Executive Member of the BJP's Kisan Morcha in Facebook said in a post on September 24 that he was involved with the examination process and now he has "left Assam" as he might be "killed anytime" because "many big and corrupt officials" of Assam Police are involved in the scam.

Eight days before the recruitment examination, the State Level Police Recruitment Board that conducts the test had also issued a notice cautioning candidates against touts after an audio clip that promised job in sub-inspector posts against a payment of Rs 4 lakh in cash went viral.

Guwahati, Sep 30 (PTI): Gauhati High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre, Assam government, Oil India and different agencies in a case related to granting permission to the PSU to drill seven wells inside DibruSaikhowa National Park, which is adjacent to Baghjan well tragedy site.

Hearing the PIL filed jointly by advocate Mrinmoy Khataniar and mountaineer Amar Jyoti Deka, a HC bench comprising Chief Justice (Acting) N Kotiswar Singh and Justice Manish Choudhury directed the 14 respondents to file their affidavits within two weeks and fixed October 20 as the next date.

The bench considered another PIL filed by another advocate Gautam Uzir along with it as both were filed on the same issue.

“On the earlier date, the Court had asked the opposing parties to reply to the PIL. However, no one replied except Oil India. So, the Court today issued notices to all the respondents and gave two weeks’ time,” the petitioners’ advocate Rakhee Sirauthia Chowdhury said. She said although OIL

has replied to the Court’s earlier direction, the notice was issued to them on an additional affidavit filed by the petitioners.

The petitioners made 14 respondents in the case -- Government of India (GoI), Secretary to GoI, Assam government, Principal Secretary, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest Force and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife).

The National Board of Wildlife, State Board of Wildlife, Oil India Ltd (OIL), General Manager, The Deputy Commissioner, Commissioner and Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Board were also made parties in the case.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)

had accorded environmental clearance to Oil India Ltd (OIL) for drilling and testing of hydrocarbons at seven locations under Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, north west of Baghjan in Tinsukia district.

Fire is raging at OIL’s Baghjan well site since June 9 following a gas blowout from well number five since May 27. Two firefighters were killed in the blaze. `The Assam government had said earlier this monththat two more months are likely to be taken by the experts to douse the flame.

The PIL was filed against the Centre’s approval to OIL for drilling inside the forest, which is very rich in biodiversity, by amending existing norms like public hearing under the draft Environment Impact Assessment Notification 2020.

M’laya COVID death toll rises to 51 KMSS to float political party on Oct 2

SHILLONG, SEP 30: Meghalaya on Wednesday reported 176 new COVID19 cases pushing the active cases to 1,615, even as the death toll rose to 51 after four more patients, including two women, succumbed to the virus, health officials said on Wednesday.

Director of Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said a 59-year-old woman, Donia Khyriem of Mawkhriah village of East Khasi Hills district died on Monday at Dr. H. Gordon Robert's Hospital Three more deaths were reported in the wee hours of Wednesday; M. D. Salim of Mawbah at Nazareth Hospital, Dran Lyngkhoi at Civil Hospital, Shillong and 74-year-

old Minati Chakravarti was declared brought dead to Bethany Hospital, Dr. Aman War added .

Of the 176 new COVID-19 cases , Dr. War said 113 are from East Khasi Hills district, 30 from West Garo Hills district, 18 from Ri-Bhoi district, 11 from South West Garo Hills district, besides 1 each from East Garo Hills district , North Garo Hills district, West Khasi Hills district and South West Khasi Hills district.

War informed that 37 new recoveries from the viral disease were recorded on Wednesday, taking the total number of recovered cases in Meghalaya to 3,975.

Out the 37 recoveries, 21 are from West Garo Hills district, 11 from Ri-Bhoi district, three

Arunachal reports 220 fresh COVID cases

Mnp collects Rs 1 cr as fines from lockdown violators in six months

I tanaga r , S e p 3 0 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh’s COVID-19 tally rose to 9,553 on Wednesday as 220 more people, including 11 security personnel, tested positive for the disease, an official said.

The death toll increased to 16 after a 53-year-old man succumbed to the infection while undergoing treatment at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) at Naharlagun, State Surveillance Officer Dr Lobsang Jampa said. “The man was suffering from kidney-related problems and admitted to TRIHMS for dialysis.

He was diagnosed with COVID-19 and died on Tuesday,” he said.

Of the 221 fresh cases, 96 were reported from the Capital Complex region, 20 from Upper Subansiri, 19 from West Siang, 13 from Lower Siang, 12 each from Changlang and East Siang and 10 each from Papumpare and Tirap districts.

Six new cases were also detected in Namsai, five each in Tawang and Kurung Kumey, four in Lower Subansiri, two each in Siang, Lower Dibang Valley and Lohit and one each in Longding, Pakke Kessang and Leparada, Jampa said. “Five Assam Rifles personnel, three state policemen and one each from Indian Army, India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) and IndoTibetan Border Police are among the new patients,” he said.

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against other restrictions and guidelines announced by the government to contain spread of the pandemic.

Among others, the police have has imposed fines on those not wearing face masks and not maintaining at public places.

From March 24 till September 30, the state police have collected Rs 1,00,25,750 as fines from the lockdown and curfew violators, according to a data compiled by the state police department.

The amount included Rs 18,500 collected as penalty from 146 persons detained.

As per the data, the largest amount- Rs 27,90,990 was collected by Bishnupur district police closely followed by Thoubal district police with Rs 26,72,520. Interestingly, there was no case of violation in Pherzawl district

goal. We will launch the party formally on October 2,” he said.

Besides the 70 indigenous groups, an existing regional party will also join the formation, Saikia said.

“For the new party, we have finalised the state convenors, advisory committee and other basic structures. In the last few weeks, we met distinguished people in Guwahati, Jorhat, Bongaigaon and other places,” he added. The KMSS had announced on August 22 that it would launch a political party to fight the assembly elections in 2021 and its jailed leader Akhil Gogoi would lead the campaign after his release.

The 2016 state assembly elections gave a fractured mandate and no party has an absolute majority in the current House.

The BJP is the single largest party with 60 MLAs, while its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) have 14 and 12 legislators respectively. The ruling coalition also has the support of an Independent MLA. The opposition Congress has 23 MLAs, while the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has 14 members in the House.

Bhasco De Saikia

Guwahati, Sep 30 (PTI): The Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) on Wednesday said that it will launch its proposed political party on Gandhi Jayanti to fight the Assam assembly elections due in MarchApril, 2021.

KMSS president Bhasco De Saikia told a press conference here that 70 indigenous groups, who were together during the agitation against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, have decided to float the party jointly.

“We have completed all our preparations to launch the new party. We have already prepared a constitution fixing our aim and

Meanwhile, 237 new infections (206 from general population and 31 personnel from CAPF) has pushed the state’s COVID19 infections tally to 10,983 on Wednesday.

The COVID-19 related fatality tally also rose to 67 as two more males; aged 41 and 58 years, expired during the last 24 hours, according to the latest data of the state health department.

The state also recorded the highest single-day recovery on Wednesday.

A total of 421 patients were discharged after they recovered.

Of the total 10,983 infections in the state, 2456 are active cases currently treated at various Covid care centres. The cumulative number of recovered cases stood at 8460 on Wednesday.

The recovery rate of the state stood at 77.02%.

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

NOTICE

No. M- 116/2020/7146-47 Dated Dimapur, the 20th Aug. 2020 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti LATE PUSE ZHOTSO -VrsROKOVISIENO ZHOTSO resident of Dimapur Town/ Village in the district of Dimapur Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land Described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claim/Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1(one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder: PUSE ZHOTSO, Village / Block No- 6, Patta No. 229, Dag No – 501, Area – 00B-0Ik – Q9ls North : Akang Ao, South – Ao Society, East : C.M Society, West : Approach Road (RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN) IAS K-1518 Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur Nagaland Regd. No.4331/2020

AFFIDAVIT

I, Smti Z. WANKEM KONYAK, aged about 30 years, D/O Zanngam Konyak, resident of Laishan, Yannyu (Yannu) Village, Mon, Tizit, Nagaland-798602 do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That, my official name is "Z. WANLEM KONYAK" and my Father's Official Name is "ZANNGAM KONYAK", however, in my SBI Savings Account bearing A/C No. 31660838417 my name and my father's name has been inadvertently recorded as "WANLEM KONYAK" and "ZANNGAM".

3. That, the names "Z. WANLEM KONYAK" and "WANLEM KONYAK" belongs to the same and single person i.e. me and the names "ZANNGAM KONYAK" and "ZANNGAM" belongs to the same and single person i.e. my father.

4. That, wherever the names "WANLEM KONYAK" and "ZANNGAM" appears it should be read and rectified as "Z. WANLEM KONYAK" and "ZANNGAM KONYAK" by all concern for all my official purposes.

5. That, this Affidavit is made to declare and rectify my name and my father's official name before the competent office/authority.

That the statements made by me from Para 1 to 5 are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing material is concealed therein.

(Z. WANLEM KONYAK) DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declared before me on this 29th day of September, 2020.

NOTARY PUBLIC

IN THE COURT OF Smti. Y. Longkumer (NJS) Principal Judge FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND

Hey Dear.... AbeNi...!!

Good friends, good health, and good Life ahead those are the things I wish for you.

I hope this day brings more hope and Love to all around you. Stay happy because, Life is a miracle.

“Happy birthday to you” -with Love and care, ‘Old’ Dear Abu Wish to spend time with you on this auspicious day of yours but due to pandemic could not able to. Anyway May God continue to bless you in every seconds of your life. Wishing you many many happy returns of the day.

Love you bro. Stay safe and healthy Loving siblings, Jojo, Flo n Sha.

BEFORE THE MARRIAGE OFFICER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Marriage Regd. No 48/20

Dated Dimapur, the 29/9/2020

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE

I, Marriage Officer, Dimapur, Nagaland hereby given notice Under Section 15 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, that a petition for registration of marriage has been filed by Mr. Tsenjamo N Lotha, aged about 30 years, S/o Shri Nongothung, resident of H/No. 30 Kyong Colony, Dimapur AND Miss Dorothy Lotha, aged about 21 years, D/o Shri. Sangmomo Lotha, resident of H/No. 30, Kyong Colony, Dimapur before me on 29th day of Sept. 2020 and whereas 29th Oct. 2020 has been fixed for registering their Marriage. Objections, if any are to be furnished on or before the aforementioned fixed date.

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ADDL. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER CUM MARRIAGE OFFICER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

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DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND No.JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/47 Dt.Zbto. the 31st Aug, 2020 Notice Calling Objection for the Issue of Succession Certificate

Whereas application has received from Mrs. Kheliho Achumi U/s 372 of Indian Succession Act, resident of Shevishe Village for Succession of bebts and securities and Pension benefits of Late Viyito Sema.

Notice is hereby issued for filing objections to all who has interest in the said claim/s within thirty days from the date of publication to this notice.

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Sd/(Mrs. Kheshell Chishi) District & Sessions Judge Zunheboto : Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND

Guardianship Petition No. 15/2020

NOTICE

(See 10 of Guardianship & Ward Act.)

Whereas application under the Guardianship & Ward Act has been filed by Smti. C. Choimei for appointment of Guardian in respect of minor(s) 1. Miss Kumloi K. Honghau 2. Master Chingnyu K. Honghau before this court and whereas the 02nd day of November 2020 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

NOTICE is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named minor(s) to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

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Dear son Nilo!

Happy 5th birthday to you. No matter how many birthdays come and go, for us, you’ll always be our dearest and smartest baby boy. Cheers to a happy, fun birthday.

Love, Mom & Dad.

Dated 29/09/2020

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IMPHAL, SEP 30: Manipur police have collected over Rs one crore as fines from COVID-19 lockdown and curfew violators in six months.

Like other states of the country, Manipur imposed lockdown on March 24 to slow down the spread of COVID-19 pandemic among the general population.

To enforce the lockdown, magistrates of each district of the state promulgated indefinite curfew under sub-section 2 of section 144 of CrPC on the same day.

With the phase wise unlocking across the country, there is only night curfew enforced.

Apart from crackdown on lockdown and curfew violators, the state police department have been conducting drives

from East Khasi Hills district and 2 from South West Garo Hills district,” the senior health official said.

Refuting allegations that most patients taken to hospitals in the State are testing positive for COVID-19, War reiterated that there was no "hanky panky" on the part of the government with regards to declaring positive cases in the State.

“It is every likely that they were infected by the virus and because of this the comorbidites flare up and when they were taken to hospital,” the medical official said.

Till date, the State has detected a total of 5639 COVID-19 cases out of which 1615 are active, 49 deceased and 3975 recovered.

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JUDGE

S/C. NO. 442/2020 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Keyilho Sema has been applied by Smti L. Khetoni Yeptho W/o Late Keyilho Sema R/o H.No. 254, High School Colony, Purana Bazar, Dimapur Nagaland for possession of; 1. Pension Benefits Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 29th Oct, 2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 30th Sept, 2020.

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PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR::NAGALAND

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020

UP Police bury rape victim in dead of the night

HATHRAS/NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): The body of the 19-year-old Dalit woman, whose brutal gangrape and death spotlighted once again the vulnerability of women in India, was cremated in the dead of the night on Wednesday with family members alleging they were forced by police to hurriedly conduct the last rites.

“The cremation was done around 2.30-3 in the morning,” her father told PTI, a day after his daughter, who suffered critical injuries when she was allegedly gangraped and tortured by four upper caste men a fortnight ago, gave up the battle for life.

As protests broke out in several parts of the country and political leaders and activists voiced their protest over the manner in which the funeral was conducted near the woman’s home in a village in Hathras, a local police officer said it was carried out “as per the wishes of the family”.

In the moments preceding the cremation of his sister in what seemed to be a night without end, the teen’s brother told PTI from his home, “Police have forcibly taken the body and my father along with them for

UP CM sets up SIT amid outrage

Police personnel during the cremation of a 19-year-old Dalit woman who was brutally gangraped two weeks ago, in the wee hours, in Hathras district, Wednesday, Sept. 30. (PTI)

cremation. When my father reached Hathras (from New Delhi), he was immediately taken (to the crematorium) by the police.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and said strict action should be taken against the culprits, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.

The chief minister constituted a three-member SIT to probe the case and asked that the trial be conducted in a fast track court. The SIT

has been asked to submit its report in seven days, an official said.

Adityanath also spoke to the father and assured him strict action against the accused.

Recalling the horrors of the Nirbhaya case, the Dalit teen was allegedly sexually assaulted by the men on September 14 and referred on Monday to the Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi with spinal injuries, paralysis and cuts in her tongue. She died around 3 am on Tuesday.

The men alleged to be

involved in the crime are under arrest and will now face charges under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code, according to Hathras Superintendent of Police Vikrant Vir. The family left Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday night amid heavy police deployment and reached their village in Hathras, about 180 km from the national capital, after the body of the young woman, claimed a family member.

Family members said the body of the woman, the

youngest of five siblings, arrived in an ambulance after midnight in the village. The vehicle was parked on a road near the house and not taken to the family’s home but straight to the crematorium, they alleged.

Another relative said 30 to 40 people accompanied the woman’s father, who sells milk for a living, to the crematorium.

Senior police and administration officials were present at the crematorium, an official said.

Purported visuals from the site showed flames from what appeared to be a pyre lighting up the sky and heavy police presence with some personnel in anti-riot gear keeping the media at bay. Anguished cries from family members broke the silence of the night.

“I wanted my daughter to come home first… At least we could have applied ‘haldi’ on her body. This was her last goodbye. She won’t come back now,” her mother said in a video, sobbing uncontrollably.

However, Hathras Joint Magistrate Prem Prakash Meena said the final rites were carried out according to procedures and with permission and support of the family in order to maintain

law and order.

“The situation in the village and in Hathras was normal,” he said.

The young woman’s sexual assault two weeks ago, her death yesterday and the details of her middle-ofthe-night cremation led to nationwide outrage, protests and calls for justice from all sections of society.

While scores of Left and Congress leaders were detained when they staged protests against the Yogi Adityanath government near the UP Bhawan in Delhi, opposition leaders questioned the circumstances and the timing of the cremation.

Tagging Adityanath in a tweet, she added, “RESIGN. Instead of protecting the victim and her family, your government became complicit in depriving her of every single human right, even in death. You have no moral right to continue as chief minister.”

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said her party strongly condemns the “wrong attitude” of the police.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the cremation was done in the middle of the night to erase evidence.

5 India test fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile NEW DELHI/BALASORE, SEP 30 (PTI): India on Wednesday successfully test fired a new version of the surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile BrahMos having a range of around 400 km from an integrated test range at Balasore in Odisha, officials said.

The missile, featuring a number of indigenously developed sub-systems, was flight tested from a land based mobile launcher for a designated range at 10:30 am from the integrated test range in Balasore.

The range of the new land attack version of the missile has been extended to 400 km from the original 290 km, the officials said, adding its speed has been maintained at Mach 2.8 which is nearly three times that of sound.

India has already deployed a sizeable number of the original BrahMos missiles and other key assets in several strategic locations along the de-facto border with China in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh.

The test firing of the missile comes at a time India and China are locked in a bitter border standoff in eastern Ladakh.

“BrahMos surface-to-

surface supersonic cruise missile featuring indigenous booster and airframe section along with many other ‘Made in India’ sub-systems was successfully flight tested for designated range at 1030 hours today,” the defence ministry said.

In a statement, it also said the successful launch has paved the way for the serial production of the indigenous booster and other indigenous components of the powerful BrahMos weapons system.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated all the team members of Defence Research and Development Organisation and BrahMos for the mission.

“Congratulations to Team @DRDO_India and @BrahMosMissile for the successful flight testing of #BRAHMOS Supersonic Cruise Missile with Indigenous Booster and Air Frame for designated range. This achievement will give a big boost to India’s #AtmaNirbharBharat Pledge,” he tweeted. BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russian joint venture, produces the supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or from land platforms.

Will not allow any damage to Shocking, say Muslim leaders on Babri demolition case verdict eco-sensitive zone via mining: SC

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (IANS): Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on Wednesday said the Supreme Court will not allow any damage to the eco-sensitive zone and if an area falls in an eco-sensitive zone, then neither the Centre nor state will have the right to mine it.

A bench, headed by the Chief Justice and comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian, said as far as exploitation of natural resources is concerned, the court cannot rely on either the Centre or the state government.

“When it comes to nature, there is always an attempt to make money out of it. If the eco-sensitive zone is hampered, we will not allow it,” said CJI Bobde as the bench heard a suit filed by the Jharkhand government challenging the Centre’s

decision to auction coal blocks in the state for commercial mining. The bench noted that prima facie, the Centre is entitled to auction coal blocks in the state, as it is not a scheduled area, and asked the Centre to file an affidavit within a week clarifying whether in the area under question is ecosensitive or not.

The CJI noted that Jharkhand is claiming immunity from the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. “Politics and law are connected, no doubt about it, but we don’t consider it a part of law,” he said. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the state government, submitted that 53 per cent of Jharkhand is forest areas and the state is challenging the auction, which, he insisted, is “contrary to

public interest”.

As the CJI asked if he was saying that mining lease cannot be granted in an ecosensitive zone, Singhvi said it can be done in a small area far away from such a zone. The CJI then sought evidence be placed on record that the area under coal blocks is an eco-sensitive zone. Senior advocate Fali Nariman, also appearing for the state government, said the government has put forth full details on the areas in eco-sensitive zones.

Attorney General K.K. Venugopal, representing the Centre, said that 2 weeks before the filing of the suit, the state filed a writ petition asking the Centre to hold back the coal block auction until global investment climate improves, which would help the state to maximise returns on natural resources.

N E W D E L H I / LU C KNOW, SEP 30 (IANS): After the verdict in the Babri Masjid demolition case was pronounced acquitting all the 32 accused, Muslim organizations and political leaders called it injustice and shocking.

Congress leader Ahmed Patel said, “The Babri verdict is shocking, it goes contrary to principles of natural justice and even the SC’s observation.”

The AIMIM said it is a sad day for the Indian judiciary. “Today is a sad day in the history of Indian judiciary. Now, the court says there was no conspiracy.

Please enlighten me, how many days or months of preparations are required to disqualify an action from being spontaneous?” asked AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi.

President of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Maulana Syed Arshad Madani

the Failure of Justice ?” he asked. The opposition parties including the Congress have asked the government to challenge the verdict.

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) too demanded that the CBI should appeal against the Lucknow CBI Special Court’s verdict acquitting all the 32 accused.

Senior IUML Lok Sabha member P.K. Kunhali-

In this Nov. 1990 photo, Babri mosque is seen in Ayodhya. (PTI)

said that the Babri Masjid was demolished in broad daylight, the world had also seen under whose patronage the mosque was brought down and who was in power in UP at that time.

Despite this, the decision of the CBI Special Court is astonishing.

Maulana Madani added that on November 9, 2019, a five-member constitution bench of the Supreme Court, while de-

livering its judgment on the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute, had said that the Babri Masjid was not built by demolishing a temple.

Therefore, it was considered a criminal act to place an idol inside the Babri Masjid and then demolish it, and it was also said that the people on whose behalf this act was carried out are also guilty.

“Is it justice or is it

kutty told the media: “One wonders if justice has been delivered in this case.”

“Even the apex court of the country had earlier said that it was an unlawful act what happened then.”

The CBI Special Court hearing the Babri Masjid demolition case of December 6, 1992, acquitted all the 32 accused on Wednesday saying it was spontaneous and not a planned move.

Muslim Personal Law Board to challenge Babri verdict in HC The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said that it will appeal against the special CBI court verdict in the Babri Masjid demolition case in the high court. AIMPLB Secretary Zafaryab Jilani said that the judgment pronounced on Wednesday by the special CBI court in the case was wrong.

“We will appeal against

the judgment in the High Court,” said the lawyer, who was also part of the Babri Masjid Action Committee.

Prominent Sunni cleric and AIMPLB member Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said everyone knows how the “Babri masjid was demolished in full public view” and the “law of the land was shredded to pieces”.

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ATMAs conduct various trainings and demonstrations DIMAPUR: Agriculture technology management agency (ATMA) has been conducting various activities for farmers of the state through trainings and demonstrations during the month of September.

Wokha block: ATMA, Wokha block conducted training and demonstration programme on winter vegetable and nursery bed preparation on September 15 at Thillong village, Wokha. Training on package and practices of winter vegetables were imparted by resource persons, ATM Lily Tungoe and disease management by ATM Wokha block Elilo Kikon. Demonstration of nursery bed preparation of winter vegetables was also delivered by SMS extension KYK and BTT, convenor Wokha block, Mhalo Tungoe. Altogether, 32 farmers attended the programme. Winter vegetables seeds like cauliflower, cabbage, knol-khol, carrot, radish, spinach, coriander etc, were also distributed.

Akuluto block: ATMA, Akuluto block, organized training and demonstration for value addition and food security on September 9, at VK town.

Training and demonstration on cultivation practices of multi layer farming for rabi crops and training on principles and methods of fruits and vegetables preservation and demonstration

on making of fruits beverage, jam, jelly, marmalade and pickle making was conducted.

Training and demonstration was delivered by ATM, Tovi V Jimomi. He also encouraged farmers to plant more fruits trees for future generation and to consume fruits and vegetables for better long healthy life. Altogether, 27 farmers attended the programme.

Ralan block: ATMA Ralan block conducted training on cultivation practices of winter vegetables at Liphanyan village on September 19. Training was provided by ATM Nchumthung Shitirie. He appraised farmers on crop rotation as well as planting of trap crops to minimize pest infestations on the main crop. A brief session on application and preparation of neem oil was also explained. Later, demonstration on nursery seed bed preparation was conducted by ATM, Soyingbeni Tsanglao. Broccoli and cauliflower seeds were distributed to the farmers after the programme. Altogether 50 farmers attended the programme.

Chessore block: ATMA Chessore block conducted training and demonstration programme from September 4 to 6, at Kuthur, Yauner and Chessore villages with HO (Horticulture) Imnuksungba, AFA (Agriculture) Mosa and ATMA,

BTM Merenjungla Pongen as resource persons.

Two training programmes on the topic “package & practices of cardamom” and “plant protection techniques on winter crops” was conducted at Kuthur village. Two demonstration programmes were also conducted on the topic “use of yellow sticky trap” and “low cost rain water harvesting technology (Jalkund) on September 5 and 6, at Yauner and Chessore villages. Seeds and various materials were distributed to the 32 farmer participants.

Wo z h u r o b l o c k : ATMA Wokha, Wozhuro block conducted within district farmers training, demonstration and mobilisation of self help group (SHG) on September 16 at Totsu community hall, Totsu village. Resource person, ATM Zujanbemo Khuvung spoke on the topic “package and practices of winter vegetables” and briefed about pest and disease management. BTT convenor, Shanchobeni Humtsoe demonstrated on “identification of sword and water suckers in banana” for good planting materials, “importance and role of self help group (SHG)” was highlighted by BTM Benthunglo Murry wherein Jande SHG was formed comprising of 10 members. Programme was chaired by ATM Loreni Ki-

than. 25 farmers along with ATMA officials attended the training.

Sanis block: ATMA Wokha, Sanis block, conducted training and demonstration on winter crops (cole crops) at Tsopo village on September 14. Training was conducted by ATM, Lothungbeni Murry. A brief introduction on crucifer crops was given and common pest found in crucifers were discussed.

Chukitong block: ATMA, Wokha, Chukitong block, conducted training on cultivation practices of winter vegetables, Cabbage and Pea, at Yanthamo village on September 10.

ATM, Zachamo, delivered detailed information on cultivation techniques of winter vegetables like cabbage and pea. Demonstration on nursery bed preparation was imparted ATM, Nzani, who demonstrated on how nursery seedbed should be prepared. Altogether, 18 farmers, four ATMA officials and BTT, convener attended the programme.

Bhandari block: ATMA Wokha, Bhandari block, conducted training on packages and practices of ginger cultivation on September 17 at Bhandari town. Package and practices starting from field preparation, till harvesting was explained to the farmers by ATM, Jonjibeni Mozhui.

Demonstration was also

carried out by ATM, Tracy Mozhui, who identified disease as soft rot or paheli of ginger which was causing huge loss to the farmers in the cultivated areas of Bhandari Block. Altogether 16 farmers and four ATMA officials attended the same.

Ralan block: ATMA, Ralan block, conducted training on cultivation practices of winter vegetables and demonstration of nursery bed on September 19, at Liphanyan village. ATM Nchumthung Shitiri emphasized on importance of nursery bed preparations as the seeds tend to be healthier and more resistant to diseases. Demonstration programme on seed bed preparation of broccoli was carried by ATM, Soyingbeni Tsanglao. Altogether, 50 farmers attended the training programme.

Changpang block: ATMA, Changpang block, conducted training on preparation of seed bed for winter crops. Training was conducted by ATM, James, on September 17, at Changpang. He illustrated on various techniques and steps that had to be followed during seed bed preparation.

Demonstration on production of compost manure was also conducted by Y Yiben Patton, using organic residues of plants, leaves.

Training was attended by 12 farmers along with three ATMA functionaries.

President of Nagaland state BJP unit, Temjen Imna Along accompanied by Kohima state office bearers paid a courtesy call to felicitate advisor Mmhonlumo Kikon at his official residence on his appointment as spokesperson into the national level on September 30. Temjen expressed happiness for Mmhonlumo’s elevation to national level spokesperson, while Mmhonlumo Kikon also acknowledged gratitude to state president for his constant support. (BJP state media officer)

Project director, DRDA Dimapur, H. Atokhe Aye, speaking during the sensitisation programme for line departments at district level on people’s plan campaign for Gram Panchayat Development Plan for Dimapur district, in the conference hall of DRDA Dimapur on September 30. (DIPR)

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hat was to have been an investigation by a high profile agency-CBI- into Bollywood actor late Sushant Singh Rajput’s death on June 14 has gone totally off track as the late actor is no longer the focus but the Bollywood-drug angle.

The case of Sushant Singh Rajput’s unnatural death was handed over to the CBI after the Centre on August 5, accepted the Bihar government’s recommendation for a CBI investigation. Expectedly or not, the CBI taking over the case initially made the headlines and many expected some breakthrough. The family’s suspicion of foul play was re-strengthened when family lawyer Vikas Singh claimed that an AIIMS doctor told him that Sushant’s death could be due to strangulation. However, according to media reports, this was shot down by Dr Sudhir Gupta, head of the AIIMS forensic panel, who rejected the allegation of strangulation. The AIIMS forensic team claims it has prepared its report, but the CBI is unwilling to accept this report. It is because of this Sushant’s family members have doubts about the probe.There has been little or no headway in the probe since the agency has given no updates. The CBI has yet to act on the claims of two psychiatrists who treated the late actor. The two psychiatrists who were treating Sushant Singh Rajput have made claims that completely contradicts his family’s. The mental health professionals in their explosive revelations revealed that Sushant had been battling bipolar disorder symptoms since he was 20, and also showed signs of Attention Deficit Disorder. Dr Susan Walker and Dr Chavda told CBI officials that the actor suffered through symptoms in early childhood. It is time CBI should come out clean and reveal the status and progress made so far in its probe. However, the case has taken a new turn after the Narcotics Control Bureau(NCB) got involved in the case, when an alleged narcotic drugs angle cropped up in the case. After Rhea reportedly admitted to doing drugs, she along with her brother Showik Chakraborty, Sushant’s staff Dipesh Sawant and Samuel Miranda and Showik’s friends have been detained by the NCB. Based on her “confessions”, there is now a line-up of Bollywood actors like Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor before the NCB. With the NCB having taken centre stage, the CBI which was to focus on the suicide or murder angle, has been keeping a very low profile. Now the NCB’s daily interrogations have hogged the limelight explosive and this has led the late actor’s family to rightly believe that the case was veering off track. In her bail plea, Rhea said the late actor did drugs and admitted to it. However, a court in Mumbai rejected the plea and extended her judicial custody further till October 6. Family members talking to media, have expressed helplessness on what is the actual status of the CBI probe. Earlier, from subsequent allegations of murder and embezzlement, then claims of a “Bollywood drug mafia” have brought media focus to the so-called narcotics racket – a potential thriller that could even turn out to become another Bollywood blockbuster.

DailyDevotion The Assigning of the Call

I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church… —Colossians 1:24 We take our own spiritual consecration and try to make it into a call of God, but when we get right with Him He brushes all this aside. Then He gives us a tremendous, riveting pain to fasten our attention on something that we never even dreamed could be His call for us. And for one radiant, flashing moment we see His purpose, and we say, “Here am I! Send me” (Isaiah 6:8).

This call has nothing to do with personal sanctification, but with being made broken bread and poured-out wine. Yet God can never make us into wine if we object to the fingers He chooses to use to crush us. We say, “If God would only use His own fingers, and make me broken bread and poured-out wine in a special way, then I wouldn’t object!” But when He uses someone we dislike, or some set of circumstances to which we said we would never submit, to crush us, then we object. Yet we must never try to choose the place of our own martyrdom. If we are ever going to be made into wine, we will have to be crushed—you cannot drink grapes. Grapes become wine only when they have been squeezed.

I wonder what finger and thumb God has been using to squeeze you? Have you been as hard as a marble and escaped? If you are not ripe yet, and if God had squeezed you anyway, the wine produced would have been remarkably bitter. To be a holy person means that the elements of our natural life experience the very presence of God as they are providentially broken in His service. We have to be placed into God and brought into agreement with Him before we can be broken bread in His hands.

Stay right with God and let Him do as He likes, and you will find that He is producing the kind of bread and wine that will benefit His other children.

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A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t. ~ Jack Dempsey

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020

Post-mortem

Geriatrics –the new medical speciality for the elderly “To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors”- Tia Walker 1 st October is celebrated as “International Day for Older Persons”. The theme for the year 2020 is “Pandemics: Do they change how we address age and ageing” Geriatrics is a specialised branch of medicine dealing with care of the elderly. The older adult has a tendency to accumulate diseases, disabilities and deformities over the years unlike the younger adult. Until recent years, the elderly were treated the same way as the younger adult. Today, recognition of the unique differences of illnesses in the elderly, the advancement of medicine and the development of newer approaches has yielded a new speciality, the Geriatrics. The care of the elderly requires patience and participation of the patients and family caregiver and a structured team approach for both short-term and long-term care is the need of the hour.

Geriatrics in India: India, along with developed and developing countries has been promoting elderly care (Geriatrics) under the National Program for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE) since 2010. As the program requires proactive roles in all aspects of promotion, prevention, curative and rehabilitation services, Public Private

Partnership (PPP) between the Government and the Private Institutions may bring better and targeted outcomes.

What makes Geriatric Care different? Elderly Care (Geriatric Medicine) is a multi-disciplinary care anchored by a Geriatrician, who also do the follow up and long-term care using holistic approach. Just as young adults are different, the elderly are different physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Age brings changes; some of which are good whereas some may be challenging and adapting to new changes may be difficult.

Many of the elderly problems need support and care rather than jumping to medication. The illness presentation can be different from young people with typical clinical features; in fact, most elderly may present illness atypically.

Some abnormal findings in an elderly may even be normal. Hence, follow up and close observation are beneficial. Careful and planned intervention can prevent or minimise the subtle changes with potential disastrous outcome.

Geriatrics Care – how it is done? Geriatric Care, like any other branch of medicine provides promotion, prevention and curative aspects of care.

The approaches are built to suit the elderly health needs. Prevention of the GERIATRIC GIANTS (Goliath like threats to the elderly) including fall, frailty confusion, infection etc. need special attention.

Preventive measure and enhancing activities by means of physiotherapy, treatment of chronic illness, dealing with multiple medications (polypharmacy) and the use of prophylactic measures by means of medicine or non- medicine or both and many others are incorporated in Geriatric Care.

The Geriatric Practitioner may suggest modification in prescription of any speciality to suit the needs or purpose of a patient. All focus is on the wellbeing of the elderly. Life expectation is calculated; treatment risk and benefits are discussed with patient and family for any procedure that involves substantial amount of risks. The success of Geriatric Care lies in educating the caregivers at home and systematic home visit by the Care Team. The elderly should be evaluated adequately but not overtly burdened with batteries of investigations and assessment. Therefore, sorting out the problems which need immediate attention and other contributory co-morbidities that can be evaluated and treated later

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is also a concern.

Overall, Geriatric Care aims at improving the quality of life and maintains independence in activities as much as possible.

When is Geriatric Care applicable? Deciding which age is the right age to be included into the elderly category is difficult and differs from country to country. A commonly accepted one is 60 years and above.

Some countries, consider 65 years as the retirement age. However, it is not that everyone ages the same way. An elderly adult can be strong and healthy till the final stage of life. In the early phase of six decades, one may be strong and doesn’t seem to have any age related health issues.

But the healthy adaptation, healthy habit formation and preparing for the difficult days ahead have to be incorporated into the care protocols well in advance once a person reaches 60.

Whatever the age may be, everyone benefits from the adoption of a healthy lifestyle, avoidance of harmful habits, modification on diet and nutrition, fall prevention and other preventive measures including immunization against infectious diseases and medical therapy. Therefore, if any six decade adult wishes to be seen under the Geriatrics Care Clinic, it is

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acceptable and appropriate.

What is focused / done in Geriatrics Clinics? The following common issues faced by the elderly are: Memory problem (Dementia, Delirium, Depression); Movement and mobility disorders (Parkinson’s disease, Parkisonism Syndrome); Low mood/ Anxiety (Late life depression, Anxiety disorders and Adjustment disorders); General weakness & difficulties with performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (Frailty, failure to thrive); Too many different medicines (Polypharmacy); Fear of fall, history of fall with/without fractures (Fall prevention, Fragility fracture); Immunization; Difficulties with urination and stool control; Pain/ Palliative Care especially in terminally ill patients.

Sometimes Home based care may be best suited for the elderly with slow progressive illnesses like Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Rehabilitations, End of Life Care (EOLC), Stroke and other bed-ridden patients for various reasons. Geriatrics Emergency: Ageing is a slow process and does not happen overnight! Therefore, any rapid deterioration of function, sudden fall (unless cluttered and slippery environments), confusion, immobility and changes

of behaviour should be a trigger to seek medical attention.

The joy of caring for the aged! Elderly care is very rewarding, both in terms of quality and quantity. There are evidences of decreased number of fall, decreased number of hospitalisation and improved quality of life with longevity with elderly care.

Preservation of functional independence, restoring lost function or enhancing the activity of daily living (ADL) improves quality of life for the elderly patient.

The elderly people are full of wisdom, gratefulness, humour and having readiness to bless the younger generations. The presence of elders in the community reflects the advancement and progress of the society. The one highest virtue of a society, a community or a country lies in the values and care of the weak, widows or widowers, women and children. So, let us arise and be involved; pray and contribute to the care of our older people, who has been a source of blessing, wisdom and joy to us.

Dr Nepuni Athikho, DNB Family Medicine, Fellowship in Palliative Medicine, PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur

My view on COVID-19

OVID -19 is anovelvirus they online classes and with only references athra’s rape has state machinery such as dominance in favour of said, so the solution for thisawful from internet sources?Will I understand once again mani- the police and hospital casteists. Intersectional problem will take time. With the only a fragment of my subjects without fests that India personnel and the politi- power politics is going to has miserably failed to cians who use the system get heightened and, in the outbreak of the unprecedented Covid-19 the aid of books from libraries? If it is protect the Dalits from of caste to their advantage process, escalates such the world has completely changed.The so then I might become like a tree with the casteists. A 20-year old protecting those belong- things in the coming days. world at present feels like a darkness. shallow roots even if it is covered with Dalit woman from Hathra ing to the so-called ‘high The State Government The world continues to grapple in beautiful leaves! of Uttar Pradesh and the chaos as this pandemic has compelled our in Uttar Pradesh,which castes’.

These online classes are no doubt is about 200 kilometres Indiscriminate raping Central Governments at nation along with the rest of the world the best alternative for studentsat presfrom the Indian capital, and killing of Dalit women Delhi have covered-up to come to a halt. Schools, Colleges, ent but there are numerous drawbacks.

New Delhi was gang raped and atrocities perpetuated the heinous murderby not Universities, Offices, places of worship, For instance, the erratic power supply by four so-called ‘upper by them will have to be proactively engaging with business establishments etc., all had to and poor cellular internet connectivcaste’ men, dragged the viewed as political issue. In the victims, but withdraw- shut down. ity which most students like myself victim with the help of this case, both the Centre ing from it. rely on. As most of the population are As a student, I am taking this chance Those in power should dupattajoining around in Delhi and the state of unemployed,some haveto survive on their and brief moment to express my view on her neck, her tongue teeth Uttar Pradesh are respon- not say that let us not make meagre daily wages or income from small how this pandemic has affected me.

As it as a political issue.

Politigashed, spinal cord and sible as they are ruled by shop/business. we began our new session, I came across bones in parts of her body BJP. Government machin- cal power and patriarchy If this crisis continues,the question young students like myselfstruggling with broken, brutally strangled, ery are at their disposal, connive when it comes to received medical treatment but failed to act or could Dalit rapes and atrocities class and examswhich have now shifted willbe,can we survive or will it persist to online mode.Online classes being to be inconvenientfor the common peoonly after 5-days, died in have been muted from act- against the Dalits. quite new, most students were not able pleto struggle as the prices of essentials For instance, why SC/ Safar-Dung Hospital in ing. What does it mean?

New Delhi.

It clearly manifests that ST Act was not invoked to comprehend the necessity for itand continue torise.

On the other hand, this pandemic From Nirbaya-to- Indian polity and the soci- when the family went to neglected these sessions.

Hyderabad-to-Hatra noth- ety are caste-premised and the police station. It naI began to question myself, is this pan- has not only resulted in grim results but ing has changed in caste- so the Dalits will have bear kedly reveals that the en- demic crisis a curse or a blessing?While the outbreak of covid-19 has eventually stratified Indian society. with these happening and titlements that caste offers positive things like youthsundertaking brought many people together again.As All these shows that how their brutalizing. Caste has to those ‘high castes such online classes and exam by making more people continue to return home caste system works, perpet- entered into all facets of as 14th September this hap- use of technologyis no doubt a positive from metros after the outbreak of covidpened and 21st FIR was developmen, this also came with nega- 19, they will now be able to spend more uates and entitles. Brutal the Indian society. attacks against the Dalits P o l i t i c a l p a r t i e s filed. It is a caste rape and tive conditions. it became an additional time with their family and friends. But and gang-rapes first and choose their candidates on so should not hide it as if burden for those struggling parents who again, the issue of unemployment will then kill the Dalit women the basis of caste, ask votes it is non-caste rape. also rise with it.

We s h o u l d n a m e were already toiling day and night to reveal the corroded mind- based on caste, selects and This pandemic has certainly brought make ends meet. sets of the casteists who offers ministerial berths and shame those casteist us more crisis and complications in our With hopes and dreams of making think that they could reign including the Chief Min- mind-sets whenever we lives.The pandemic has no doubt affected over the Dalits. isterial and forms the gov- come across caste-based their children avail education,they give each one of us in various ways but it their all, to meet those demandsfor their violence.

Once again rapes and ernment purely on caste This is why perhaps children even if it meant more painful definitely has not broken our spirit to get attacks against the Dalits basis. So-called ‘dominant candidly shows that the caste’ men are given the until now hardly we have sacrifices.Isn’t this a blessing which came over hindrances.

Each life is equally precious, so caste venom and spewing impunity to rape Dalit heard the chief minister out of acurse?The blessing that students of caste hatred against women and kill. This is the and prime minister com- did not have to forsake their education. let us join hands and pledge to take As a student, I worried for myself all necessary precautions and move the Dalits in such horrify- story and it is happening ing out openly on this ing ways would wilt the quite often. Phenomenon issue. It is a casteissue and also for thoseclassmates/friends who forwards. I wish to conclude with these resolve and resilience of of raping and killing of the that unfolds intersecting were giving up their studies because they lines as a reminder and as encouragethe Dalits in their quest Dalits need to be viewed of patriarchy and power were unable to meet the demands which ment to all - “Together we live, together for equality and dignity. within the framework of as the victim happened to came with online classes. Another ponder- we grow,together we fight for our better Casteist forces carefully patriarchy wherein power be a Dalit, woman, poor ing which came about was the inevitable tomorrow”. Stay home and stay safe! and rural and therefore the question, will we be able to understand keep crafting and covering intersects.

Hutuzo Lohe, Phek Government up their heinous activities Dalit women are poor, so-called ‘high castes men’ everything that is being taught during College by raping and lynching the powerless, vulnerable and garner their privilege and Dalits in order to crush ostracized when compared on the right side of power their yearning for equality with so-called ‘high-caste equations.

We have governments and dignity. women’. In such a backGang rapes against ground, we need to bring both at the state and in Dalit women and lynch- those agencies vis-à-vis the centre that does not ing of the Dalits have be- state actors who have failed go beyond traditional arcome regular occurrences to offer protection, instead rangement of power and in caste-stratified India. covering up the issues with caste. Indian society as Whenever such things all sorts of excuses. The long as it tows the lines happen all the political state of Uttar Pradesh and of caste system, we will parties come out with the Government of India continue to witness such strong words asking for should be brought to the worse things and things punitive actions, but noth- open for their failure to will become much worse Sir, COVID-19 is a reminder that human health is linked to the planet’s health. As ing on ground changes. act firmly so that crimes and certainly not better Nowadays if we carefully against the Dalits be avert- as more impunity arises coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the globe, the governments and agencies top analyse the pattern and ed. Those belonging to the out of caste entitlements priority is to control the spread of the virus, but we also need to shift the spotlight modus operandi of rapes so-called ‘high castes’ have which the cultural system soon on management and treatment of waste (especially clinical and medical waste) and killing of the Dalit complete entitlements as is going to perpetuate and that are being generated and how effective is the measure taken. Likewise, at the offer and in the process get same time we as an individual need to step up and follow the necessary guideline women, patriarchy per se they are given impunity. for disposing of the waste and medical gears. looms at large—wielding Cultural system of heightened.

Samaba, Aokong Colony, Dimapur power by galvanising the caste perpetuates power Dr. John Mohan Razu 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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public.

According to the plea this 7-hour offline exam, will be taken by approximately six lakh aspirants at test centres in 72 cities.

“Conducting the aforesaid examination across India at such perilous time, is nothing else but putting lives of lakhs of young students (including Petitioners herein) at utmost risk and danger of disease and death.

Also, the natural calamities like flood, incessant rain, landslides etc. are likely to directly affect the life and health of the Petitioners and many similarly situated students”, it said.

“Hence, the impugned Revised Calendar is utterly arbitrary, unreasonable, whimsical and patently violative of the “Right to Health” and “Right to Life” of the Petitioners herein and lakhs of similarly situated students, under Article 21,” the petition stated.

The plea said the Civil Services Exam, being a recruitment examination, is altogether different from an academic examination and in the event of its postponement; there would not be any question of delay or loss of any academic session.

It said that due to nonavailability of exam centres in their home towns, many aspirants are facing “unimaginable” hardship due to non-availability of or unsafe health conditions in, the PG accommodation/ hostels/ hotels etc., where they are forced to stay with their family members, once they are travelling to an outstation Examination Centre.

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to postpone UPSC civil services preliminary exam, to be held on October 4, because of COVID-19 pandemic and floods in several parts of the country.

A bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar, B R Gavai and Krishna Murari asked the Centre to consider granting one more chance to those aspirants who may not appear in their last attempt allowed for the exam due to the pandemic. It also refused to consider the plea for clubbing of this year’s exam with that of 2021 saying “this will have a cascading effect”.

The bench was hearing a plea seeking postponement of the Civil Services Exam for two to three months, so that the flood/ incessant rains recede and the COVID-19 curve flattens.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) opposed the plea saying all necessary precautions have been taken and adequate arrangements have been made for holding the exam.

The bench said that as some public exams have recently been conducted successfully by the authorities by observing proper protocols, it is possible to conduct the UPSC preliminary examinations.

It added that the grievance of lack of transport facility at 72 examination centres and sub-centres have not been substantiated by the petitioners.

Dealing with the grievances of the aspirants that due to the COVID-19 situ-

ation students could not take the coaching and other facilities, the bench referred to the availability of facility of online study material to them.

The top court said that it has impressed upon ASG SV Raju, appearing for the Centre, to explore the possibility of giving one more opportunity to such students who fail to take up the exam in their last attempt.

It said that a formal decision can be taken by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) expeditiously.

On allowing suspected COVID-19 aspirants to take up their exams, the bench said that it is not possible to enter into this arena as a matter of fact medical SoP required that a patient is needed to be quarantined as it may result in exposure of other candidates.

It noted that UPSC has made separate arrangements for students suffering from cough and cold.

On September 28, the top court had asked the UPSC to apprise it about the “logistical arrangements” made for conducting civil

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ISRO to launch its Venus mission in 2025, France to take part: CNES will be flown on an Indian exploration mission,” CNES said in a statement.

However, there was no comment from ISRO. After the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) and Moon missions Chandrayaan-1 and 2, ISRO has set its eyes on Venus for carrying out its inter-planetary mission.

France and India share a robust collaboration in arena of the space. It is one of the three nations with whom India collaborates in the strategic sectors of

nuclear, space and defence -- the other two being the US and Russia.

In March 2018, the two countries also issued a ‘Joint Vision for Space Cooperation’. India and France are also working on ISRO’s human space mission Gaganyaan project, which aims to send three Indians to space by 2022.

Since September 2018, CNES and ISRO have set up a working group focused on cooperation in the field of human spaceflight, the French agency said.

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): The BJP on Wednesday sought to scotch speculation about differences with Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, asserting that all the three National Democratic Alliance partners will fight Bihar assembly polls together.

After a long meeting of party leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah and president J P Nadda besides those from the state, BJP general secretary Bhupender Yadav told reporters that talks with allies on the seat-sharing arrangement will be completed in a couple of days. Yadav is the party’s in-charge for the state’s affairs.

“A lot of development work has happened in Bihar and the NDA will fight the polls on the basis of this under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The BJP, JD(U) and the LJP will fight the polls strongly along with Jitan Ram Manjhi, who has joined hands with JD(U), and will form government again with a three/ fourth majority,” he said.

Shah’s presence in the meeting at Nadda’s residence indicated that the BJP has virtually given a final shape to its position on the seat-sharing deal before it enters into the final round of talks with its allies. Official sources said the final seat-sharing arrangement is likely to be announced soon and the list of candidates for the first phase of polls will be out by October 4 or 5.

India, China ‘positively’ evaluate outcome of 6th round of their talks: MEA

An army convoy carrying military material on its way to Ladakh amid border tension with China, at Manali-Leh highway, Wednesday, Sept. 30. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): India and China on Wednesday held another round of diplomatic dialogue on the border standoff in eastern Ladakh, and emphasised the need to implement the decisions arrived at the last round of military talks to avoid misunderstandings and maintain stability on the ground.

After the virtual talks under the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) said the two sides reviewed the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and “positively evaluated” the outcome of the sixth meeting of their senior commanders last week.

“They emphasised the need to implement the steps

outlined in the joint press release issued after the last meeting of the senior commanders so as to avoid misunderstandings and to maintain stability on the ground. In this context, the need to strengthen communication, especially between the ground commanders, was emphasized by both sides,” the MEA said in a statement.

Corps commanders of the two sides held a nearly 14-hour-long meeting on September 21 following which they announced a slew of decisions to deescalate the tense situation.

The decisions included to stop sending more troops to the frontline, refrain from unilaterally changing the situation on the ground and avoid taking any actions that may further complicate matters.

On Wednesday’s talks,

the MEA also said the two sides reviewed the current situation along the LAC and had frank and detailed discussions on the developments since the last meeting of the WMCC on August 20.

“They also noted that the agreement between the two Foreign Ministers should be sincerely implemented to ensure disengagement at all the friction points along the LAC,” the MEA said.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi had held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) meet in Moscow in the backdrop of a deteriorating situation in eastern Ladakh triggered by a fresh confrontation between the armies of the two countries.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): ISRO is scheduled to launch its Venus mission in 2025 and France will participate in it, French space agency CNES said on Wednesday.

The VIRAL (Venus Infrared Atmospheric Gases Linker) instrument co-developed with the Russian federal space agency Roscosmos and the LATMOS atmospheres, environments and space observations laboratory attached to the French national scientific research centre CNRS has been selected by the ISRO after a request for proposals, it said in a statement.

ISRO chairman K Sivan and CNES president Jean-Yves Le Gall held talks and reviewed the areas driving cooperation between France and India in space.

“In the domain of space exploration, France will be taking part in ISRO’s mission to Venus, scheduled to launch in 2025. CNES will coordinate and prepare the French contribution, the first time a French payload

services preliminary exams on October 4 in view of alarming spurt of COVID19 cases as also floods in various parts of the country.

The top court had earlier said that it would take up for hearing the plea seeking postponement of civil services 2020 examinations in view of alarming spurt of COVID-19 pandemic and floods. It had granted the liberty to the petitioner to serve advance copy of the petition on the Standing Counsel for the UPSC as well as on the Standing Counsel for the Central Agency representing Union of India through email/online.

The petitioners have sought postponement of the Civil Services Exam for two to three months, so that the flood/ incessant rains recede and the COVID-19 curve flattens. The plea submitted that the UPSC decision to conduct the exam in accordance with the impugned Revised Calendar, violates the rights of the petitioners and those similarly situated, under Article 19 (1) (g) of the Constitution to practice their chosen profession/ occupation of serving the

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NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (IANS): Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, the top Indian Army commander based in Leh who has led the Indian response in the LAC dispute with China in eastern Ladakh, will move out and take charge of the force’s military academy.

The current 14 Corps Commander based in Leh, Lieutenant General Singh, who was engaged in the military negotiations with China over the border dispute, will take charge of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun as Commandant from October 1. He is being replaced by Lieutenant General P.G.K. Menon, who is currently posted as Additional Director General of the Complaints Advisory Board (CAB) at Army Headquarters. He is in-charge of the service redressal system and reports directly to Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane. Lt Gen Menon was also part of the recent Corps Commanderlevel meet between the Indian and Chinese armies.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, has convened a state level meeting with all the registered political parties at Hotel Japfu, Kohima at 2pm on October 1, 2020 in connection with the by-election to the 14 Southern Angami I A/C and 60 Pungro Kiphire A/C. All the political parties have been requested to depute at least two representatives to participate in the meeting.

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(From p-1) He, however, said that the date of meeting has not been confirmed yet. The association alleged that syndicate system and monopoly by certain individuals have led to hampering of sand supply. Therefore, the association has appealed to general public to bear with the inconvenience until the matter was resolved amicably.

To enforce the ban, the association said volunteers would be deployed at the inter-state check gates (Dillai and New Field Check gate). Meanwhile, ASSTOAD has also extended support to the “indefinite economic blockade” called by five

for the development of the area. Advisor also encouraged all head of offices under the sub-division to give their best service to the public.

Short speech were delivered by P. Zuvito Waths Sema managing director (NIDC), Chiden Yaden director E&SD&E, K. Hokishi Assumi director Industries & Commerce, Limawapang DC Mokokchung, Kekhrievor Kevichusa commissioner & secretary, I&C and Yanger Aier project officer Labour & Employment.

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inclusion. He also encourage Bank Sakhi’s to take part in the BLBC meeting and share the progress report of Financial inclusion and channelize between the Bank and Blocks.

He also congratulated the new Bank Sakhi and wished them success.

Rukusuto Ltu District Coordinator -F.I also participated as a resource person.

LDM of Mon district Yanthan and asst. manager of NStCB Meren on second day of the B.S training and shared their banking experience.

A brief note on present banking scenario, few rounds of questions and answer were discussed by participants and the bankers.

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DIMAPUR: Mon District NSRLM 2-day training for new Bank Sakhi and refresher course for present and Bank Sakhi and Block AC-F.I’s was conducted on September 28 and 29 at Mon, DRDA Conference Hall.

A press release by DC-FI NSRLM, DMMU, Mon Rukusuto Ltu stated that Wenyei Konyak (NCS) Project Director Cum DMM and APO Mon DRDA who delivered the key note address on the 1st day of the training, expressed his concern for NSRLM SHGs and encouraged Bank Sakhi to take responsible role between the banker and the SHG members to fulfil the SHG members in financial

(From p-1) It stated that the general public and businessmen including transporters have incurred heavy losses in the past six months due to Covid-19 pandemic. At this juncture, the meeting affirmed that “we cannot afford another bandh or agitation.”

The meeting also urged upon the state government to take up the issue with its Assam counterpart and exert strong pressure on the latter, since the agitation has impacted the smooth flow of supplies.

DCCI pointed out that due to the bandh truckloads of essential commodities and perishable items were rotting and getting damaged. It asked who will be responsible for the losses and payment of compensation?

DCCI has also appealed to the commissioner of police Dimapur to communicate with Assam police to improve police escort for safe passage of trucks and transporters crossing the inter-state border.

The meeting also lauded the Dimapur police for the prompt action in pursuing the case of the September 22 killing of a truck driver (Jiten Gogoi) in Dimapur. The joint meeting affirmed confidence that Dimapur police would expedite the investigation to its logical conclusion. The meeting also appealed to the responsible authority to compensate the family members of the slain truck driver.

(From p-1) Pointing out that surface transport was one of the major means through which goods were shipped to Nagaland and, which solely depended on other States for all its needs, PAC said the burden of lackadaisical attitude of the State government in rooting out illegal collection was ultimately borne by the layman who feels the pinch the most.

It demanded that the government should ensure that goods-laden vehicles entering/passing the State’s commercial hub should not face any harassment and given safe passage from the town to Khuzama. PAC also reminded the government that the deadline was ticking and added that it would not shy away from the desire of the society for peace, justice and equality.

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Two-day training on Call for lifting ‘chakka jam’ Bank Sakhi held in Mon

chaired Moakumzuk Tzudir SDO (C) Changtongya.

Advisor of Industries & Commerce, Labour & Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Imnatiba, speaking on the occasion, expressed gratitude to the department officials for the initiative in setting up the food processing cluster at Liroyimti, and also for opening of the Sub-DIC office at Changtongya town.

He appealed to the public to co-operate with the department and support them

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When the family learnt this, the mother, Rina Bibi, then 27 years old, did not bat an eyelid before willing to donate her liver to gift her son a new life. The boy’s father sells vegetables and his mother Rina Bibi is a housewife who also have an elder daughter

DIMAPUR: Sub-DIC office and multipurpose hall at Changtongya town was inaugurated by Kekhrievor Kevichusa commissioner & secretary, Industries & Commerce, Nagaland, and K. Hokishi Assumi director, Industries & Commerce respectively on September 30.

According to DIPR report, preview meeting on food processing cluster initiatives by department of Industries & Commerce was held at town hall Changtongya town. The meeting was

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where the bile formed in the liver does not flow into the intestine due to absence of bile ducts, leading to gradual and irreversible liver damage and subsequent development of infantile cirrhosis of liver. The only option for him was to get a liver transplant.

dicative of pain by many parents.

In this instance, the boy had developed a viral lung infection post the transplant surgery and his condition had turned serious but a multi-disciplinary team at Apollo Gleneagles was able to cure him.

“Liver transplant is the last bit of hope for many people suffering from end stage disease across age groups. While at Apollo Gleneagles we have successfully carried out liver transplants for many years now, the need of the hour was to have a dedicated team of surgeons capable of conducting liver transplants. I am proud to announce that we now have an exceptionally talented team led

by Dr. Ramdip Ray. He is ably complimented by Dr. Sumit Gulati and Dr. Supriyo Ghatak. We are also fortunate to have a very talented GI Liver transplant intesivist in Dr. Indrajeet Tiwary,” said Dr. Mahesh Kumar Goenka, director, Institute of Gastrosciences and Liver, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata.

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2-year-old Rizwan Ali at Apollo Hospital, Kolkata.

“Before the transplant, my son’s urine was deep yellow and stool white. He used to cry literally all the time and could not sleep at all. When we learnt about his problem we thought we would lose him. I am glad we opted for transplant because today my boy has recovered fully,” said the boy’s mother RinaBibi, 28.

According to paediatric gastroenterologist Dr Subhamoy Das: “It is crucial that parents are able to recognize signs of biliary atresia- which includes a deep yellow urine and whitish stool. The earlier the condition is diagnosed, better the outcome. This child was on the verge of death when he was brought to us. All the same, I would like to laud the boy’s mother for her selflessness as she had readily agreed to be the donor.”

Recognition of the condition is challenging because the symptoms manifests themselves when babies are just a few months old, an age at which they cannot express themselves and crying may not be comprehended to be in-

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Kolkata, Sep 25: Rizwan Ali runs around his home in Barasat untiringly like any other two-year-old but one look at him bounding off fills his mother with wonder because exactly one year ago, Rizwan Ali he had undergone liver transplant at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, and his mother was the donor.

Twelve months on, Rizwan, who is the youngest liver transplant survivor of eastern India, could hardly sit still during a programme at Apollo, where he was the cynosure of all eyes. The mother, who had also recovered much faster has long back returned to her daily household chores.

On the same day, the Apollo Gleneagles introduced the first in-house, dedicated liver transplant unit at any hospital in eastern India. Led by transplant surgeon Dr. Ramdip Ray, the team comprises vastly experienced surgeons Dr. Sumit Gulati and Dr. SupriyoGhatak.

Rizwan used to suffer from a congenital defect called extrahepatic biliary atresia. This is a condition

Trump, Biden clash over several issues in debate

WASHINGTON, SEP 30 (PTI): US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden fiercely clashed over a number of issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racism, economy and climate, during the first presidential debate, marked by angry interruptions and bitter accusations.

During the first of the three presidential debates in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday night moderated by Fox News anchor Chris Wallace, 74-year-old Trump and his 77-year-old rival Biden also traded barbs about each other’s families, making it one of the most chaotic White House debates in years.

“The fact is that everything he’s (Trump) saying so far is simply a lie. I’m not here to call out his lies.

Everybody knows he’s a liar,” Biden said.

Tr ump responded, saying Biden is a liar and graduated last in his class.

Attacking Trump over the handling of the COVID19 pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 people and infected over 7 million

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden during the first presidential debate Sept. 29. (AP/PTI)

in the US, Biden said the president has “no plan” to fight the deadly disease and he lied to Americans.

“He still hasn’t even acknowledged that he knew this was happening, knew how dangerous it was going to be back in February, and he didn’t even tell you.

He is on record as saying it. He panicked or he just looked at the stock market, one of the two, because guess what, a lot of people die and lot more are going to die unless he gets a lot smarter, a lot quicker,” he said.

Trump hit back, saying, “don’t ever use the word smart with me.”

“When you talk about numbers, you don’t know

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how many people died in China. You don’t know how many people died in Russia. You don’t know how many people died in India. They don’t exactly give you a right number.

Just so you understand,” Trump said, defending his handling of the crisis.

As the two rivals c l a s h e d o n m e d i c a t e, Trump said the Democrats were planning socialising of medicine. Biden replied, “What this clown is doing?”

Trump also justified his administration’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate deal, saying the agreement was a “disaster”.

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vowed to rejoin the historic accord if voted to power.

They also clashed over the issue of racism in America during the debate wherein the Republican leader hesitated to condemn white supremacists.

“Are you willing, tonight, to condemn white supremacists and militia groups and to say that they need to stand down?” the moderator asked Trump.

“I would say almost everything I see is from the left wing, not the right wing,” Trump replied. “I’m willing to do anything. I want to see peace.”

When pressed further, he said, “Give me a name”, to which Biden chimed in, “Proud Boys”, referring to a far-right outfit that has been designated as a hate group by the nonprofit legal advocacy organisation, Southern Poverty Law Centre.

“Proud Boys -- Stand back, stand by,” Trump responded and then moved attention to the left-wing anti-fascist movement known as Antifa.

Biden alleged that Trump has used everything

as a “dog whistle” to try to generate racist hatred and division.

Defending his record as president, Trump attacked Biden for his role in crafting the 1994 crime bill.

“I’m letting people out of jail now,” he said to Biden. “You’ve treated the black community as bad as anyone in the country. You called them superpredators and you’ve called them worse than that.”

“I never said that,” Biden responded.

The former vice president was also critical of Trump’s handling of the events after the death of African-American George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.

Trump also asserted that he paid millions of dollars in income taxes and dubbed the recent New York Times report that he paid just USD 750 in income tax in the year he was elected US president as “wrong”.

Biden described Trump as the “worst president America has ever had.”

Pakistan government to push for Nawaz Sharif’s deportation from UK ISLAMABAD, SEP 30 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked relevant authorities to take steps to bring back PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif from London, where he has been staying since November 2019 on medical grounds, and to ensure that the former premier faces the corruption cases pending against him in various Pakistani courts, according to a media report.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the Dawn News reported, quoting a Cabinet member whose identity was not revealed.

Khan asked the authorities to pursue the matter vigorously, the report said. According to the Cabinet member, the government had earlier sent a request to the British government for the Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz (PML-N) leader’s repatriation. However, it would again send a fresh application now.

Besides a normal application, a formal request

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for his extradition would also be made. “Although we have no extradition treaty with the United Kingdom, wanted people can be repatriated under special arrangements as we had also handed over some people to the UK,” the member said.

The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday said that it needs to be determined if Sharif was evading court proceedings on purpose.

The federal government told the court that the non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Sharif earlier this month were not received at his residence in

London.

Additional Attorney General (AAG) Tariq Khokhar said that the arrest warrants were sent to Sharif ’s residence through Royal Mail Special Delivery but a person named Waqar Ahmed refused to receive the delivery.

On September 15, the Islamabad High Court issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Sharif who failed to surrender before it despite clear warning by the bench. The court said the onus was on the federal government to bring back Sharif from London to stand a trial in Pakistan.

The PML-N had said it honoured the court decision, but the party supremo would return once his health permitted him.

The three-time premier, his daughter Maryam and son-in-law Muhammad Safdar were convicted in the Avenfield properties case on July 6, 2018. Sharif was also sentenced to seven years in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills case in December 2018.

Sonic boom from French fighter Armenia, Azerbaijan fight for 4th day over separatist region jet shakes Paris: Defence Ministry

B RU S S E L S, S E P 3 0 (IANS): After a wait of 493 days since the last federal election, Belgium got its new Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on Wednesday.

De Croo is set to lead the country’s 7-party Vivaldi coalition of Flemish and Francophone socialists, liberals and greens.

De Croo will spearhead the Vivaldi coalition in steering the country through the aftershocks of the pandemic, and is set to face fierce pushback from the Flemish opposition parties, sidelined from the incoming administration despite making big gains in the election, reported Brussels Times.

The choice of De Croo follows calls for the country’s new Prime Minister to be a Dutch-speaker, since the last PM to lead a full-fledged government, Charles Michel, was Francophone. As De Croo’s fellow government formator, the Francophone socialist Paul Magnette, who leads the largest party within the Vivaldi coalition, was also tipped for premiership.

Talks are ongoing

SUNGLUP STUDENTS’ UNION

FELICITATION

Ralan Range Union Dimapur express its profound gratitude to the Ato Kilonser GPRN/NSCN for inducting Mr. R M Lotha as Co-Convenor of NPAC,GPRN/ NSCN, as Advisor to the collective leadership.

The Union pray to the Almighty God to grant him heavenly wisdom and long life and the union assure full support and co-operation as he begin to shoulder the endowed responsibility. The Union further wishes him success in his future endeavour.

Renpen Lotha General Secretary, RRUD

APOLOGY

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among par ties on the makeup of the federal cabinet, which, according to Le Soir, will comprise seven Dutch-speaking ministers and seven Francophone ministers. De Croo was elected President of the Flemish liberal party at 34, a position which he filled for three years before stepping down.

De Croo has been a Federal Minister since 2012 in the governments of Elio di Rupo (PS) and Charles Michel (MR), twice clinching a vice premiership position. He is the son of Herman De Croo, a former Federal Minister, Deputy and current President of the House of Representatives and the longest-serving MP.

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OFFICE OF THE RALAN RANGE UNION DIMAPUR

Mhonyamo Ngullie Chairman, RRUD

I, Vinoka Yeptho, S/o Hokiye H Yeptho of Viyixe Village hereby tender an unconditional apology to Shri. Kivito Awomi, S/o Late Yezhei Awomi of Khetoi Village for circulation of false and fabricated voice message being circulated through WhatsApp media platform in the night of 25th September 2020 and becoming viral thereafter.

1. The claims of embezzlement of office funds and employee's salaries by him for development of his own property was false and unfounded.

2. The voice record that has a mentioned about a girl as being the cause of confrontations has nothing to do with him.

3. The inappropriate way of mention being made about paucity of properties in his ancestral village and in Dimapur are all false.

4. The mention of Khetoi village in aforementioned voice recording was completely my fault hence, I, tender my sincere apology to all the populace of Khetoi Village for dragging the name of village.

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baijani territory outside the region.

The conflict escalated on Tuesday, with Armenia alleging Turkish involvement and claiming that a Turkish F-16 fighter jet shot down an SU-25 from its air force in Armenian airspace, killing the pilot.

Turkey, which has been vocal about siding with Azerbaijan in the dispute, denied those claims, and so did Azerbaijan.

However, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Wednesday that if Azerbaijan re-

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quests assistance, Ankara will provide it.

“We have said that if Azerbaijan wants to solve this on the field, we will stand by Azerbaijan.

If Azerbaijan makes a request, we would do the necessary. But we see that Azerbaijan has sufficient

APOLOGY I, Rokosalie Yhoshü tender my sincere apology to Lisa Chizo for creating a fake account in her name on Instagram and defaming her. I regret what I have done and apologize for the harm that I have caused to her reputation.

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MEKOKLA EKHUNG WOKHA TOWN

The Office of the Sunglup Students’ Union with immense pride and honour would like to congratulate Shri.

Chonbenthung Yanthan, S/o. Late Sulanthung Yanthan of Sunglup Village for being promoted to the post of Director in the Geologist Survey of India (GSI) under the ministry of Mines.

The union prays that our Almighty God grant you long and healthy life so as to serve the people with your wisdom and guidance.

Pichamo Yanthan Yanthungo Yanthan President, SSU Gen. Secretary, SSU

The MEWT congratulates Mr. R.M. Lotha one of the senior most national worker from Lotha tribe for being inducted as advisor to the collective leadership NSCN/GPRN. The Ekhung while expressing immense appreciation and gratitude to the collective leadership for reposing trust in him prays that God gives him wisdom, good health, truthfulness and guide while discharging his responsibilities.

Sd/Sd/Rhonathung Kikon Eliyamo Yanthan Chairman, MEWT Info. Secy., MEWT

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FELICITATION We are honoured to acknowledge and congratulate: 1. Smti. Moanungla Aier on her promotion to the post of Asst. General Manager, Inflight Services Dept, Northern Region, Air India 2. Smti. Pangjungla Aier on her promotion to the post of Asst. Director/ TO/AO, Dept of Treasuries and Accounts, daughters of Lt. Imtichiba Aier and Mrs. Pangertola Lemtur of Longpa.

We are immensely proud of you and your well-deserved advancement and wish for your continued success.

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CONGRATULATIONS

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the former offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on Friday, the unusually loud blast sent people onto their balconies to see what had caused it. It also prompted intense messaging on social media and a flood of calls to emergency services.

The Paris police prefecture explained what had happened in a statement on Twitter and urged people not to call emergency services about the noise.

lies within Azerbaijan but has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by the Armenian government since 1994 at the end of a separatist war following the breakup of the Soviet Union three years earlier.

The region in the Caucasus Mountains of about 4,400 square kilometers (1,700 square miles), or about the size of the U.S. state of Delaware, is 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the Armenian border. Soldiers backed by Armenia also occupy some Azer-

capacity,” Cavusoglu told the Anadolu news agency.

In the meantime, European officials are seeking to bring the opposing sides to the negotiating table.

French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking on Wednesday at a news conference in Riga, Latvia, called for talks between France, Russia and the United States — the three countries co-chair the Minsk group, set up in 1992 by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to resolve the conflict — to mediate.

“I will speak to President (Vladimir) Putin tonight and, I think, President (Donald) Trump tomorrow to discuss and propose an exit strategy” for the crisis, Marcon said.

The French president also condemned recent comments from Turkey as “reckless and dangerous” and said he was “extremely preoccupied by the belligerent messages from Turkey in the past hours.”

OFFICE OF THE

LOTHA HOHO DIMAPUR H.Q. HOHO KI, COURT JUNCTION (CHARALI) DIMAPUR-797112 : NAGALAND

FELICITATION With immense pride, the Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) congratulates Shri R.M. Lotha, Co-Convener, NPAC, GPRN/ NSCN for inducting as Advisor to Collective Leadership (ACL).

His elevation to the respectable position is in recognition of his firm determination and overpasses various challenges with a spirit of patriotism and faith in the future generation of the Nagas.

The Lotha Hoho Dimapur also extends our profound gratitude to the visionary Collective Leadership of the GPRN/ NSCN for recognizing the contribution of Shri R. M. Lotha and elevating him as an Advisor to the Collective Leadership (ACL).

The LHD while congratulating on his accomplishment, expresses high hopes for Shri. R.M. Lotha to keep upholding the values and continue to serve with commitment and greater wisdom in the service of the Naga People.

S.D/Y.L. Jami, IAS (Retd) Chairman Lotha Hoho Dimapur

W. Rainbow Ngullie General Secretary Lotha Hoho Dimapur

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(warplane) based at SaintDizier, intervening to assist an airline which had lost contact, was allowed to break the sound barrier to join the airplane in trouble.

It broke the sound barrier east of Paris,” army spokesman colonel Stephane Spet said in a statement.

It was not immediately clear whether the problem with the commercial jet had been resolved.

In a city already tense since a knife attack outside

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PARIS, SEP 30 (AGENCIES): A French fighter jet broke the sound barrier as it scrambled to join a commercial jet that had lost contact with air traffic control on Wednesday, causing a sonic boom that reverberated through Paris and its suburbs, the defence ministry said.

The sonic boom rattled windows in the capital, scattered startled birds and prompted a surge in phone calls to police. “A Rafale

A view of an apartment building that was allegedly damaged by recent shelling during fighting in Tartar region, Azerbaijan, Sept. 30. (AP/PTI)

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YEREVAN (ARMENIA), SEP 30 (AP): Heavy fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh continued for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, in the biggest escalation of a decades-old conflict in years that has killed dozens and left scores of others wounded.

Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said Armenian forces started shelling the town of Tartar on Wednesday morning, damaging “civilian infrastructure” and wounding people, while Armenian military officials reported that Azerbaijani forces were bombing positions of the Nagorno-Karabakh army in the north of the war-torn region.

Armenian officials alleged that Turkish drones and F-16 fighter jets were being used.

Turkey has denied supplying Azerbaijan with arms, and Azerbaijan said it didn’t have any F-16 jets.

The fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh erupted Sunday and has continued despite mounting calls for a cease-fire from around the globe.

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13-yr-old Prachi wins Online Open Dance Competition

Prachi Sinha and The AHNGS crew.

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13-year-old Prachi Sinha from Kohima emerged as the winner of the Nagaland Online Open Dance Competition 2020 organised by “Naga Manu Production”, a YouTube channel. The results were declared on September 30 after two rounds of rigorous selection process.

Naga Manu Production asserted the event was to provide platform for passionate dancers in Nagaland with an aim to encourage youngsters to keep themselves engaged

during the Covid-19 pandemic and also to showcase their talent to a larger audience.

During the first round, top-5 dancers were selected by 10 judges after which, the winners performed one minute video (unedited) as their final submission to decide the winner of the competition. The judging criteria were based on choreography, expression, creativity, execution, and musicality.

The winner Prachi Sinha received a cash prize of Rs. 5000, while the

runners-up, The AHNGs (J Ahng, Seiwang Funkfreak, Ahng David) from Mon district received a cash of Rs 3,000.

Ratolu received the highest views on YouTube crossing 40k views and received Rs. 1000. The viewers’ choice award was given to Chuba Chang who also received a cash prize of Rs. 1000.

The awards of the competition were sponsored by electronic shop Mike Care, a complete computer solution based in Kohima. While 14 years

old Nomrita Mech from Dimapur district was adjudged as the upcoming rising star award with a cash of Rs. 1000 sponsored

by Nuthipru Nienu.

The other top-5 dancers were Ratolu, Mixed X crew (Grace & Wewe), Chuba Chang. The youngest contestant was a sixyear-old Asheang Ngoung from Mon district. The winners were awarded with cash prize and ecertificates.

A total of 75 participants including solo, duet and group took part

including dancers from Bangalore, West Bengal, Manipur and Meghalaya also took part in the competition. While the online competition also crossed more than 5 lakh views on YouTube till September 30.

The judges for the final round includes Rahul Kataria, PDSP student from big dance and member the ACE crew, Lamgrace Touthang, freelance dancer and dance instructor, cofounder of Kohima Mega Dance Fiesta and Nagaland Dance Community. Abung Ningthoujam and Wattaba Mangang, martial artist, street-dancer mainly Bboying, Popping&Locking, member of Kanglei Trickers. Thokchom Tolen Meitei, a young versatile Manipuri dance artiste who did his master degree in Dance from dept of Dance and Music Manipur University with Shreemati Usha Devi Gold medal.

Priyanka Yurembam, Bal Shree Awardee, Manipuri Folk and Indian Classical Dancer, Temjenmoa Jamir, dance instructor Chumukedima, trained at first step dance academy Kolkata, worked at Petros Dance Studio Kohima and member of Elemenz crew.

(Correspondent)

Common cold in past may provide protection from COVID-19: Study

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eople who have had a bout of seasonal or common cold in the past may get some protection from COVID-19, according to a study which suggests that immunity to the disease is likely to last a long time -- maybe even a lifetime.

The study, published in the journal mBio, is the first to show that the COVID-19causing virus, SARS-CoV-2, induces memory B cells, long-lived immune cells that detect pathogens, create antibodies to destroy them and remember them for the future.

The next time that pathogen tries to enter the body, those memory B cells can hop into action even faster to clear the infection before it starts, according to the researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in the US. Because memory B cells can survive for decades, they could protect COVID19 survivors from subsequent infections for a long time, but further research will have to confirm this.

The study is also the first to report cross-reactivity of memory B cells -- meaning B cells that once attacked cold-causing coronaviruses appeared to also recognise

SARS-CoV-2. The researchers believe this could mean that anyone who has been infected by a common coronavirus -- which is nearly everyone -- may have some degree of pre-existing immunity to COVID-19.

“When we looked at blood samples from people who were recovering from COVID-19, it looked like many of them had a preexisting pool of memory B cells that could recognise SARS-CoV-2 and rapidly produce antibodies that could attack it,” said study lead author Mark Sangster, a research professor at URMC. The findings are based on a comparison of blood samples from 26 people who were recovering from mild to moderate COVID-19 and 21 healthy donors whose samples were collected six to 10 years ago -- long be-

fore they could have been exposed to COVID-19.

From those samples, the researchers measured levels of memory B cells and antibodies that target specific parts of the Spike protein, which exists in all coronaviruses and is crucial for helping the viruses infect cells. The Spike protein looks and acts a little different in each coronavirus, but one of its components, the S2 subunit, stays pretty much the same across all of the viruses.

Memory B cells can’t tell the difference between the Spike S2 subunits of the different coronaviruses and attack indiscriminately, the researchers said.

They found that was true for beta-coronaviruses, a subclass that includes two cold-causing viruses as well as SARS, MERS and SARSCoV-2.

(PTI)

Rape case: Anurag Kashyap to appear Kelly Clarkson sued by management over alleged unpaid commissions before Mumbai Police tomorrow K

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ilm director Anurag Kashyap has been summoned by the Mumbai Police to appear at Versova Police station at 11 am on Thursday in connection with the sexual assault case filed by an actress.

On September 23, the actress had accused Kashyap of rape, outraging her modesty and wrongful confinement in 2013. Seeking help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she had claimed that Kashyap had also behaved inappropriately with three other actors.

An FIR was registered against Kashyap the same day after the actress and her lawyer approached the Versova Police station. He was booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 376 (I) (rape), 354 (assault or criminal force to woman

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with intent to outrage her modesty,), 341 (wrongful restraint) and 342 (wrongful confinement), the official said, adding that further investigation is underway.

Kashyap, who has been outspoken against certain policies of the central government, had issued a statement denying the allegations and called the actress’ claim an attempt

to “silence” him for his outspoken views.

After the actress’ allegations, several female actors who had worked with Kashyap in the past came out in his support, including his ex-wife Kalki.

On Sunday, the actress and her lawyer Nitin Satpute had visited Versova police station to demand that the complaint be investigated as a matter of priority. She had also threatened to begin a hunger strike unless the police arrested Kashyap soon.

On Monday, the actress met Republican Party of India chief Ramdas Athawale. The Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment later announced that the RPI would launch an agitation if Kashyap wasn’t arrested within a week.

(IndianExpress)

Kelly Clarkson

elly Clarkson is being sued by her long-time management firm over alleged unpaid commissions.

According to Variety, Starstruck Management Group filed a lawsuit against the ‘Breakaway’ hitmaker for breach of contract after they claim she failed to pay millions of pounds in commissions for ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’.

The documents state that Kelly paid $1.9million so far this year, but still owes $1.4million and they believe the 38-year-old singer will owe $5.4million by the end of 2020.

They’ve alleged that Kelly and Starstruck Management Group had a verbal contract for the deal which dates back to 2007.

Starstruck Management Group filed the suit at Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday (29.09.20).

Virtual talk show on making a career in music industry held

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he Akshay Kumarstarrer Laxmmi Bomb has been confirmed for release in Australia, New Zealand and UAE on November 9.

Cast member Tusshar Kapoor took to Instagram and shared the poster of the film. “This Diwali, #LaxmmiBomb to release on 9th November in Australia, New Zealand and UAE,” he wrote.

He added: “Laxmmi Bomb is premiering in India on @disneyplushotstarvip and on Hotstar in USA, UK and Canada on 9th November.”

The film is a remake o f Ta m i l b l o c k b u s t e r K Y M C

“Muni 2: Kanchana”. Raghava Lawrence, who had helmed the original, also directs the Bollywood remake, co-starring Kiara Advani, Tusshar Kapoor, Sharad Kelkar, and Ashwini Kalsekar.

Back in June, Akshay had shared for the first time that the film would go for an OTT rel e a s e, a m i d t h e growing Covid-19 crisis. It is slated to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar.

Akshay essays a transgender in the film, and he says pulling off the role was challenging. “In 30 years, this is the most mentally intensive role. Never experienced it before. Credit for it goes to Lawrence sir. He introduced me to a version of me which I didn’t know existed. It was different from my other characters.

Iska bolna, chalna action reaction maine kabhi portray nahi kiya,” The actor had said at a virtual press conference, adding that “Laxmmi Bomb” has made him “more sensitive about gender equality”. (IANS)

Artistes and participants during the virtual talk show. (Video grab)

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virtual talk show on making a career in music industry was organized by District Administration & District Level Centre for Women - Mahila Shakti Kendra (BBBP), Phek on Wednesday.

The special guest Kailash Kher, spiritual & bollywood sufi singer, lyricist & music composer said one must earn heart and soul before they started earning through music. He noticed that there are still societies which failed to appreciate the profession due to lack of music industry and market in India.

He also suggested that

the musicians should not limit themselves to the region but also explore others’ culture, talent in order to explore one’s happiness in learning music.

Recalling his past experiences, Kailash Kher said the musicians should uplift each other for them to excel and not limit oneself to its own comfort zone.

Kher advised the upcoming musicians to be disciplined and build a good character which can favour the artist in the long run.

He also acknowledged the organisers for hosting such an event. Managing Director & Founder of Nagaland College of Music & Fine

Arts, Vesato Theluo also advised the young upcoming musicians to learn their own indigenous music. While observing that Nagas have so many talented people but failed to focus on one genre, we want to do so many things and fail miserably, said Theluo.

Mercy Tetseo, musician, folk artist, and storyteller said there have been a lot of struggles through their journey despite the gloomy looks of the industry. She suggested that one should not only learn music but also appreciate apart from formal education they received from educational institutions.

(Correspondent)

Facebook finally integrates Messenger with Instagram

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n a first serious step to realise the dream of CEO Mark Zuckerberg to integrate its family of apps, Facebook on Wednesday announced to connect the Messenger and Instagram for cross-app chat with bringing some of the best Messenger features to the popular photo and video sharing platform.

Messages and calls from friends and family using Instagram will stay in your Instagram app but people using the Messenger app can now reach you on Instagram without you needing to download a new app, and vice versa, said dam Mosseri, Head of Instagram.

“You can also control where you receive messages and calls, such as in your chats, in your message requests or not at all,” added Stan Chudnovsky, Head of Messenger. The social network said it is also adding more than 10 new features like selfie stickers and Vanish Mode (where messages disappear after a certain period of time).

“We’re also bringing familiar features from Messenger like replying to a specific message, forwarding a message, and customisable chat colours and themes,” Mosseri said.

(IANS)

It’s not known if Kelly is still working with the group, which is headed up by her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s father, Narvel Blackstock.

Kelly - who has sixyear-old River and fouryear-old Remington with her ex-spouse - being sued comes as she’s been having a tough time of it of late as her life has ‘’been a little bit of a dumpster’’ over the last few month because of her divorce from Brandon.

She said: ‘’I mean, it’s no secret. My life has been a little bit of a dumpster ... personally, it’s been a little hard the last couple months.

I’ve been talking to friends that have been through divorce. I don’t know how people go through that without having some kind of outlet because it is the worst thing ever for everyone involved.’’

However, Kelly previously insisted she won’t

discuss her divorce for the sake of her kids.

The ‘Piece by Piece’ hitmaker said: ‘’I am a very open person, but I’m not going to be able to be truly open about this in certain aspects because there’s kids involved ... I think that I will navigate a way in which to be open and honest about it eventually, probably via the show, and it’ll probably, I’m assuming, happen organically when someone says something in conversation or something. It definitely wouldn’t be planned ... But my children and his older children - there are a lot of little hearts involved in this and while people feel, ‘Oh my gosh, what a loss ...’ imagine how it is in the epicentre of the storm. It’s a lot to process and deal with, just as a family. So because it’s not just me, I probably won’t go too deep with it.’’

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Dolly Parton set to star in festive Netflix film ‘Christmas on the Square’

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olly Parton will be starring in Netflix festive film Christmas on the Square.

The streaming giant announced the new film with a cast and synopsis on Tuesday (September 29), also revealing Christmas on the Square will feature 14 new original songs by Parton.

Parton will star opposite Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis, Treat Williams, Jeanine Mason, Josh Segarra, Mary Lane Haskell, Matthew Johnson and Selah Kimbro Jones. The film is set for a worldwide release on November 22.

The official synopsis for Christmas on the Square reads: “Regina Fuller (Baranski), a wealthy and unpleasant woman, returns to her small hometown in the wake of her father’s death to evict everyone right before the holiday season.

Following an encounter with an angel (Parton), a rekindling of an old romance and stories from the local community, she has a change of heart.”

Alongside the film announcement, Dolly Parton released the song ‘Christmas on the Square’, set to feature in the film. It’s taken from her upcom-

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ing album ‘A Holly Dolly Christmas’, which will be the singer’s first Christmas record in 30 years.

In conversation with NME last year , Parton explained why she’s always done things her own way.

“I just thought well, who’s gonna look after me if I don’t?” Parton explained.

“When you’re not watching, everybody else will wind up making more money than you on the things that you’re producing and creating… [Back then] I wasn’t as bold and aggressive as I am now, but I still had the same frame of mind.”

Christmas on the Square will be released worldwide on November 22.

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French Open: Nadal breezes into third round Stan Wawrinka storms into third round

With his scintillating performance, Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka reached the third round of the French Open on Wednesday after defeating Germany’s Dominik Koepfer 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.

W h i l e Waw r i n k a dominated the first two sets, Koepfer made a comeback in the third set. Wawrinka then wrapped up the game after clinching the fourth set quite easily.

Wawrinka, the 2014 Australian Open champion, recorded his 150th Grand Slam match win to become the 15th man in Rafael Nadal’s win over Mackenzie McDonald saw him improve his win-loss history to reach the milerecord at Roland Garros to 95-2. - REUTERS stone at the majors.

PARIS, SEP 30 (AGEN- ered on court Philippe Cha- no trouble improving his Tsitsipas digs deep to C I E S ) : Rafael Nadal trier. The claycourt master win-loss record at Roland overcome Jaume Munar continued his quest for played deep, using his fore- Garros to 95-2. a record-extending 13th hand to devastating effect “My objective is to World No. 6 Stefanos French Open title with a to set up a third-round play as well as I can. It Tsitsipas clawed his way 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 crushing of meeting with Japanese Kei was a good match for me back from two sets down American Mackenzie Mc- Nishikori or Italian Stefano today. I’m very happy,” said to beat little-known Jaume Donald to advance into the Travaglia.

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Munar 4-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, third round on Wednesday, After world number “Then it’s another dif- 6-4 and survive a French reports Reuters.

236 McDonald won the sec- ficult match. We’ll see, I Open first round scare on The Spanish second ond game, Nadal bagged 11 hope I’ll be at a good level. Tuesday. seed, also looking to equal games in a row to move two It’s always special for me Tsitsipas, a losing fiRoger Federer’s men’s re- sets up and despite some re- to play here in Paris, on nalist in Hamburg on Suncord of 20 singles Grand sistance from his opponent court Philippe Chatrier,” day, looked to be cruising Slam titles, was never both- early in the third set, he had he added. through the first set after

Warne is also impressed seeing Steve Smith open the innings in T20 cricket for the first time and he has started well with two half-centuries in as many games.

“I liked it, him (Smith) coming to open the innings,” opined Warne on Smith’s 69 and 50 in the first two games. “I am always a big believer in your best player having the opportunity to face the most amount of deliveries, so for me you know Jos Buttler, Steve Smith and Sanju are one, two and three, respectively,” said the king of leg-spin bowling.

In fact, Warne feels that Smith and chief coach Andrew McDonald shouldn’t tinker with the top three, come what may.

“Steve Smith and Andrew McDonald might have different ideas but I would always want my best players facing the maximum number of balls. We’ve got so many good players who could play so many different roles, but I personally like Steve Smith at the top,” Warne said.

Add Ben Stokes to it and Warne feels Royals would be a formidable opposition on any surface. Stokes is missing the first part of IPL due to his father’s illness but a possibility remains that he would be available during the later stages. “ H o p e f u l l y, B e n Stokes would play a part this year, he’s a big loss and our thoughts are with him, but you know, add Ben to the team that played the other night and it looks a very very, good side,” Warne added.

breaking the Spanish clay court specialist at the start to go 3-1 up. But his lead eroded as did his concentration and Munar countered the Greek’s power with some superb baseline winners to race back and win the first set 6-4.

Fifth-seed Tsitsipas, who lost in his first game at the Italian Open earlier Serena Williams this month, started crumbling under pressure, litter- Paris, Sep 30 (IANS): walk so that’s a tell-tale sign ing the court with dozens Twenty three-time grand that I should try to recover. of unforced errors. slam champion Serena Wil- I warmed up and it was a Kiki Bertens leaves court liams has withdrawn from very short warm-up. I talked ongoing French Open to my coach and I was like, in wheelchair after win the due to achilles injury. what do you think? What Fifth seed Kiki Williams, bidding for are your thoughts with this?

Bertens left the court in a her 24th Grand Slam title, We both thought about it wheelchair after a gruel- announced her withdrawal and we really realised that ling and bad-tempered ahead of her second-round more than likely it wasn’t the second-round victory over match against Tsvetana best to try and play today,” Sara Errani in the French Pironkova slated to be she added.

Open. played on Wednesday.

Williams had kicked The Dutchwoman “I really wanted to give off her French Open camwas in tears with cramps an effort here. It’s my achil- paign on Monday with a after her 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 9-7 les that didn’t have enough 7-6(2), 6-0 win over Kristie victory over the Italian, to properly heal after the Ahn in the first round. who quickly departed Open. I was able to get it A three-time champion without tapping racquets somewhat better, but just at Roland Garros, Williams at the net, and also shout- looking long-term in this had injured her Achilles ed an obscenity. tournament, will I be able to tendon during her semifinal Errani, runner up in get through enough match- loss to Victoria Azarenka 2012, also appeared to es? For me, I don’t think I at the US Open a fortnight mock Bertens’ cramping. could,” the 39-year-old told ago. She further said that the The match, featuring a news conference as per the issue will require two weeks 24 breaks of serve, lasted WTA website. of rest, followed by four to three hours 11 minutes. “(I’m) struggling to six weeks of rehabilitation.

Find playing style that suits your players: Dennerby

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS): Indian U-17 women’s football team head coach Thomas Dennerby believes it is very important for the coaches to first understand the attributes of players and then accordingly devise the playing style.

Speaking to coaches across India at the ongoing international virtual coach-

ing conference organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the highlyexperienced Swedish tactician on Wednesday said: “When I arrived in India in October 2019, we had a goal -- success at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. People would ask what style my team would play even before I had met the players.

However, when you arrive

to work with a new team, you try to get an overview of the various things you need to know, such as the tactical, technical, fitness and mental aspects.”

“Then, you try to find a way that suits the team best.

You have to find your own playing style and vision.

Football is like philosophy, there is no wrong or right.

One has to try to improve the way you want the team to play while seeing what is best for the players,” he added while speaking on the topic ‘Current playing style of the U-17 World Cup team’.

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Aston Villa sign Ross Barkley: on season-long loan STAMFORD BRIDGE, SEP 30 (AGENCIES): Aston Villa have signed England midfielder Ross Barkley from Chelsea on a season-long loan, reports BBC Sports.

Barkley, who has 33 international caps, has been at Stamford Bridge since moving from Everton in January 2018.

The 26-year-old has played three times for Chelsea this season, scoring once.

“Capturing a player of Ross’s quality is a real coup for our club and I am certain he will thrive here and improve our team,” said Villa manager Dean Smith.

Barkley left boyhood club Everton following 179 appearances and 27 goals for the Toffees.

The attacking midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea after the signings of forwards Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and winger Hakim Ziyech and is yet to start in the Premier League this season. He scored in Chelsea’s 6-0 third-round thrashing of Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.

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New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI): Of all the talented cricketers that Shane Warne has seen over the years, Sanju Samson is the one that strikes him as “something else” and the Rajasthan Royals mentor feels that the big-hitting batsman would become an India regular in all formats if this IPL goes well for him.

The clamour to have the enormously gifted Kerala batsman play regularly for the national team has grown over the years and knocks of 74 (32 balls) and 85 (42 balls) for RR in the ongoing IPL have only amplified the noise. Warne, the IPL-winning former Royals captain and brand ambassador, believes the day is not far away. ‘’I hope Sanju has a consistent tournament this year. If he has a consistent tournament this year, I think you will see him representing India in all forms of the game,” Warne told PTI in an exclusive interview.

The legendary Australian is impressed with Samson’s maturity and his evolution as a batsman, who is taking way more responsibility in this edition.

“He’s (Samson) such a talented player. I have seen a lot of talented cricketers in my time but watching Samson bat in the nets, being around him, speaking to him over the years and now watching him evolve, I mean he is something else,” he said.

“He is a very special talent and I hope he hit the international stage very soon,” added Warne, who is currently in the UAE.

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Clinical KKR beat Royals by 37 runs

Dubai, Sep 30 (PTI): India’s 2018 Under-19 World Cup-winning pace duo of Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti led a clinical bowling display to help Kolkata Knight Riders register a comprehensive 37-run win over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match here on Wednesday.

Mavi and Nagarkoti, who battled injuries in the last two seasons, claimed two wickets apiece, while Varun Chakravarthy also got two to restrict the Royals to 137 for 9 in 20 overs while chasing a target of 175.

This was after star Australian pacer Pat Cummins (1/19 from 3 overs) dismissed Steve Smith (3) as the Royals crumbled on a tricky run chase to suffer their first defeat after two successive wins.

For KKR, this was their second successive victory and they jumped to second spot behind Delhi Capitals.

The margin of defeat would have been much bigger but for Tom Curran who remained unbeaten on 54 (from 36 balls) for a lost cause.

The casual and carefree manner of batting by the Royals top-order was baffling after Smith opted

deck hard and clocked the fastest delivery of the tournament (152.1 kph) in a fiery spell, taking two key wickets of KKR -- in-form opener Shubman Gill (47 from 34 balls) and skipper Dinesh Karthik (1).

Archer dismissed Gill three runs short of a second successive fifty. In his next over, Archer dismissed Karthik with a beauty, full of pace that went straight with a bit of inswing and the KKR skipper was forced to play, edging straight to Jos Buttler.

Andre Russell was finally promoted up at No. 5 but the star Jamaican became victim of Ankit Rajpoot while trying to accelerate the scoring rate.

Russell’s wicket meant KKR lost four wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders players celebrate the wicket of Steve Smith at Dubai 33 runs in the back-10 and with KKR playing with an International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, Wednesday. (PTI) extra bowler, it was left to to field. son (8), executing a perfect It was all over for the Eoin Morgan (34 not out) Jos Buttler and Smith bouncer, and followed it up Royals after mystery spin- to prop up the total. started the proceedings by getting the dangerous- ner Varun Chakravarthy looking to hit every ball in looking Jos Buttler (21 off (2/25 from 4 overs) grabbed Brief scores a 12-run first over off Sunil 16) dismissed after power- the wickets of their last Narine. play to have the Royals match hero Rahul Tewatia KKR: 174/6 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 47, Eoin In-form Smith sur- top-three out for 39.

(14) and Jofra Archer (6). vived a dropped catch off Nagarkoti (2/13 from Earlier, KKR found Morgan 34 not out; Jofra Cummins but perished 2 overs) then joined the a fast and furious Jofra Archer 2/18) caught-behind taking an party, picking the wick- Archer too hot to handle RR: 137/9 in 20 overs inside-edge. ets of Robin Uthappa (2) as they were restricted to (Tom Curran 54 not out, Mavi (2/20 from and Riyan Parag (1) in the 174 for six after being sent Jos Buttler 21; Kamlesh 4 overs) then ended the space of four balls in his in to bat.

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Women’s Challenger series to be held in UAE from Nov 4-9: IPL sources New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI): The much-awaited Challenger series, popularly known as women’s mini IPL, will be held in the United Arab Emirates from November 4 to 9, a senior IPL official confirmed the development on Wednesday.

Women’s cricket in India has come to a grinding halt because of COVID-19 pandemic and there was a lot of criticism directed at the BCCI even though president Sourav Ganguly had consistently maintained that the threeteam tournament will certainly take place which has now been confirmed by a senior official currently in the UAE. “Yes, the dates of the tournament has been finalised. It will be held from November 4 to 9. There will be single round robin league between the three teams Trailblazers, Velocity and Supernovas along with the final. In all four matches will be held,” a senior IPL official privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

“The final has been slotted on November 9 as we didn’t want to schedule on the the day of the men’s final. There is enormous in-

terest for the women’s event and its only commercially prudent that it is separated from men’s event,” the official said.

Only last week, the BCCI has announced the new women selection panel under former left-arm spinner Neetu David, which has now been entrusted to pick the three squads.

It is expected that the teams will be flying to the UAE by the second week of October and will undergo a six-day mandatory quarantine period on arrival unless the health safety rules change.

“The girls haven’t had training for such a long time and they would need to be given adequate time for net practice,” the source said. It is expected that all three teams will have

more Indian girls this time considering the fact that for health safety reasons, teams need to carry more players.

Also top players from Australia and England will not be available due to the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), where they have already signed prior contracts. The dates of WBBL are clashing with Women’s Challengers.

Three Indian players Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur were expected to feature in WBBL but now they will not be a part of the cash rich women’s franchise league.

The four matches are likely to be held in Sharjah or Dubai considering that Abu Dhabi has separate quarantine rules.

skipper Shreyas ONE Championship to return to action on Oct 9 Sports Minister Rijiju unveils new DCfined Rs 12 lakh logo of Sports Authority of India for slow over-rate

Kiren Rijiju New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI): Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday unveiled the new Sports Authority of India (SAI) logo, which has been changed for the first time since the apex sports body’s inception in 1982.

The new logo highlights ‘SAI’ in bold letters with depiction of an athlete’s flight to success in the background.

The logo was unveiled in a brief ceremony

organised at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here, which was also attended by Sports Secretary Ravi Mittal, SAI Director General Sandip Pradhan and Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra among others.

Speaking on the occasion, Sports Minister Rijiju said that soon after taking charge of the ministry, he proposed to change SAI’s logo and make it more

simple and meaningful.

“The new logo is small but it’s meaning and goal is big. Logo is the identity of any organisation. SAI has been promoting sports in India for long but it’s old logo looked long and cluttered to me. So, I thought of a short logo where SAI’s name is more visible. The new logo is a thought of simplicity,” he said.

“The new logo would be easier to display and would easily get imprint in anyone’s mind.”

Rijiju reiterated his vision to witness among top 10 countries in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

“In every work (we do), aim and objective is very important. There should be a target in mind and our target is to finish in top 10 in 2028 Olympics.

“But to achieve that target, you need time and so we have taken a eight-year target. I have no doubts we can achieve our goal,” the minister said.

ABU DHABI, SEP 30 (PTI): Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer has been slapped with a fine of Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here.

Given that this was his first offence of the season, Iyer was fined Rs 12 lakh under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offence.

“Delhi Capitals Captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi on 29 September 2020,” an IPL release stated.

“As it was his team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Mr. Iyer was fined Rs 12 lakh,” it added.

NZ earn consolation win over Aus in final T20I

With the win, White Ferns also ended a 13-match white-ball losing streak against their trans-Tasman rivals.

B r i sba n e , S e p 3 0 (IANS): New Zealand women’s team registered a five-wicket win over Australia in the third and final T20I of the three-match series played at the Allan Border Field on Wednesday. They, however, lost the series 1-2 having lost the previous two matches.

The White Ferns first

restricted the hosts to 123/7 and then chased down the target with three balls to spare.

For Australia who were put into bat, Ashleigh Gardner and skipper Meg Lanning made noticeable contributions of 29 and 21. For the visitors, Amelia Kerr starred with the ball as she returned with

figures of 2/18 from her four overs.

Star trio of Sophie Devine, Lea Tahuhu and Amelia Kerr did the bulk of the damage as they removed five of Australia’s star-studded top six between them and restricted the hosts to a below par score.

Skipper Devine made

a crucial 25 at the top of the order to begin the run chase, Australia fought back through a quick double-wicket blow.

However, Amy Satterthwaite and Katey Martin put on a 52-run partnership to get the Kiwis within touching distance of the target. However, just when the visitors seemed to cruising towards the target, Australians again fought back with two quick wickets.

Towards the end, allrounder Kerr hammered Megan Schutt down the ground and then over midwicket to secure a well-deserved win for the visitors.

With the consolation win, White Ferns also ended a 13-match white-ball losing streak against their trans-Tasman rivals.

The two teams will now contest in a threematch ODI series at the same venue beginning Saturday.

Brief scores: Australia 123/7 (Ashleigh Gardner 29; Amelia Kerr 2/18) lose to New Zealand 125/5 (Amy Satterthwaite 30; Georgia Wareham 2/19) by five wickets.

Mumbai, Sep 30 (PTI): World’s greatest martial artists will be in action when ONE Championship returns for its next big blockbuster with ‘ONE: REIGN OF DYNASTIES’ on October 9.

The card is headlined by a ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title clash. A co-main event featuring two of the promotion’s best flyweight contenders rounds out the six-bout offering.

The organisers, however, said in a statement that the venue and location for the event are yet to be finalised..

In the main event, reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing world champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao of Thailand will defend his Muay Thai title against top contender Josh ‘Timebomb’ Tonna of Australia.

In the co-main event, three-time European grappling champion Aleksi ‘The Giant’ Toivonen of Finland will take on former ONE World Title challenger and

fifth-ranked flyweight contender Reece ‘Lightning’ McLaren of Australia.

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Man City complete signing of Ruben Dias from Benfica

Jiten Murmu looks to inspire community with I-League Qualifier win

Manchester, Sep 30 (IANS): Manchester City have completed the signing of Portuguese international Ruben Dias from Benfica.

The 23-year-old centre-back has signed a six-year contract, which keeps him at the club until 2026.

Dias has made more than 100 appearances in three seasons for the Lisbon giants, with whom he won a league title in 2018/19 and has been capped 19 times

by Portugal. “To have the opportunity to join a club like Manchester City is a fantastic opportunity for me and one I couldn’t turn down,” Dias said.

“I believe I can improve here, at a club whose ambitions match my own and I will give everything to be successful and win titles,” he added.

Meanwhile, defender Nicolas Otamendi left City and has signed a permanent deal with Benfica. The 32year-old defender embarks on a new challenge in Portugal after five years of service during which he helped the club lift every major honour in English football.

The main will witness Sam-A Gaiyanghadao of Thailand defend his title againt Josh ‘Timebomb’ Tonna of Australia.

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS): In far reaches of the interiors of Bankura district in West Bengal, football is a sport that enjoys immense popularity. Matches between local teams often draw a wholesome crowd. It would not have been more than a decade ago that a young boy named Jiten Murmu would go to these matches to support his favourite players.

Hailing from a tribal community, he was introduced to the sport early on and is now set to lead the lines for Bhawanipore FC in the I-League Qualifier slated to begin from October 8.

“It is incredible, now that I look back at my journey. We did not have a lot of means back then, but it was our belief and the love that my community shares for football, that eventually got me to where I am,” Murmu said while speaking to i-league.org.

“We used to play with kids a few years older than us and that is how we quickly learnt how to make our way around the pitch.

ry, a record he shares with his Evolve teammate and reigning ONE Lightweight world champion Christian ‘The Warrior’ Lee. Khan will fight against rising Indian lightweight Rahul ‘The Kerala Krusher’ Raju.

Among others, Indian

Jiten Murmu I’ll always be thankful to my community for the support I got with progressing in my career. In fact, I want to win the I-League Qualifier and dedicate the victory to my people. That’s what keeps driving me on at the moment. I’d love to see more kids coming out of the community and do well in football in the future. And if I can do my bit to inspire them to do so, I’d be more than happy,” he added.

The Bhawanipore forward has not always been privy to an easy life. Son of a railway gatekeeper, Murmu and his family had

wrestling champion ‘The Indian Notorious’ Roshan Mainam will look to build upon his recent success and add another victory to his record when he faces ONE Hefei Flyweight tournament champion Liu Peng Shuai in the opening bout of the night.

to shift to Belmuri village in the Hooghly district in the state in his younger days.

“We did not have a lot of money back then, but I remember the day I got my first professional contract at East Bengal. Only my father knew, and I told the rest of my folks back home got to know only after I came back. They were so surprised and happy. I cannot describe the emotion. Financially, that was very helpful to our family.”

Murmu reflected.

Having won the Calcutta Football League in 2019 with Peerless FC, and having played for all the three big clubs in Kolkata - East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan SC - Murmu will be looking to impart his experience to the youngsters in the squad.

“I always tell the young guys that giving 100 per cent on the pitch is all that matters. If we all work towards that in line with the strategies we have, we will stand a very good chance of qualifying for the I-League,” he said.

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