October 29, 2020

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COVID: Public asked not to be complacent Correspondent

4, Dr. Suokhrie expressed concern over people’s complacent attitude when they stopped wearing masks and not maintaining social distancing. He said non-adherence to safety precautions indicated as the main factor for rise of new COVID-19 cases in the State. The PD also disclosed that many people were reluctant to or resist COVID tests, even after they report late about symptoms when their condition turn serious. He also warned those who recovered from COVID19 not to be complacent since they could still be re-infected with COVID-19.

Meanwhile, H&FW deputy director, Dr. Kikameren Longkumer said it was observed that people in general have become complacent while health workers have become fatigued. He warned that the State could face a serious crisis if the people became careless.

State Mission Director of National Health Mission, Dr Kevichusa Medikhru stressed on the importance of hand washing, physical distancing and wearing masks to prevent transmission. He said it was a collective social responsibility in order to return to normalcy.

Nodal officer for Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, Dr. Nyan Kikon remarked that after Unlock-4 Nagaland was witnessing an upsurge of COVID positivity rate which he said, was due to complacency and a lackadaisical attitude. Dr. Nyan said it was observed that there has been a gradual shift of cases from youth to vulnerable groups and suggested that young people take more responsibility in preventing transmission of the virus by strictly following COVID protocols and SOPs.

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Fuel prices likely to be cut ahead of Diwali NEW DELHI, OCT 28 (IANS): Consumers can cheer as oil marketing companies (OMC) may actually bring down the retail prices of petrol and diesel in the coming week ahead of Diwali.

Oil sector experts said that with global oil prices under pressure from slowing demand in the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic sweeping several western countries, crude price could fall in coming days. If this holds on for a week or so, there could be positive gains for auto fuel consumers in India by way of a fall in retail price of petrol and diesel.

Global crude prices are already down over 5 per cent over the week with oil now selling close to $40 a barrel from earlier levels of over $ 42 per barrel. But with lower oil demand and rising inventory, there is fear among oil producing companies that crude prices may start falling again. OMCs in India have been holding on to the retail price of petrol and diesel for close to a month now.

Even on Wednesday, the price of two petrol products remained unchanged.

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Covid vax could be ready by Dec, says SII; but adds 2 conditions

KOHIMA, OCT 28 (NPN): While strongly denying that “community transmission” of COVID-19 was taking place in Nagaland, the Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoH&FW) reasserted that new cases were instead, due to local “community spread” and urged people not to be confused between the two.

Addressing media persons here on Wednesday, Principal Director (PD) DoHFW, Dr. Vizolie Z. Suokhrie said though the infection was spreading within the community yet, “we have not reached the community transmission stage.” He also said COVID19 cases were linked to primary contacts even though there was increasing trend in COVID cases in the state.

While drawing attention to social media buzz that another lockdown was imminent due to spread of COVID-19, Dr. Suokhrie clarified that the department did not want to re-impose another lockdown.

On the COVID-19 scenario in many European countries where lockdowns were re-imposed and also

debate in Manipur where re-imposition of lockdown was being considered, Dr. Suokhrie said the situation was avoidable provided if every individual took social responsibility to not get infected nor transmit the virus to others. “If that responsibility is there in every individual, I think we don’t need to go for lockdown again,” he added.

Dr. Suokhrie expressed concern over the surge in COVID-19 cases in the state, particularly in Kohima and Dimapur. He said the number of COVID-19 cases was stable till August, but the numbers spiked towards the end of September and beginning of October along with the number of symptomatic cases. He also said that mortality rate too had increased during this period.

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Tension along AssamMizoram border as protestors block NH

Nagaland COVID tally 8824 AMK shocked at Tourism dept’s Bihar polls: 54.26% voter move to hold Hornbill Festival turnout recorded in phase-I

S I LC H A R / A I Z AW L , OCT 28 (IANS): A week after the fortnight-long Assam-Mizoram border dispute was purportedly resolved, the issue resurfaced on Wednesday as agitators in Assam blocked National Highway 306, the life-line of Mizoram, demanding the state withdraw its security personnel from Assam’s territory.

Police officials in Assam’s Silchar said that over 100 people blockaded the highway at Lailapur, leaving more than 100 goodsladen vehicles stranded on the either side of the border.

“The agitators were demanding withdrawal of Mizoram’s forces from Assam’s territory in Cachar and Karimganj districts.

In the series of high-level meetings last week, the Mizoram officials had agreed to gradually withdraw their forces from the areas inside Assam territory. But, they are yet to withdraw,” a senior Cachar district police official said.

Assam’s Addl. DGP (Law and Order), Gyanendra Pratap Singh rushed to southern Assam and held a series of meetings with the officials to normalise the situation.

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“Probably going home to vote. Even if they’re labourers, they’re politically conscious.”

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Dr. Vizolie Z. Suokhrie (NP)

‘State not prepared to host any festival’

Meanwhile, Dr. Suokhrie revealed that Nagaland was not prepared to host any festival. Responding to a query on whether it was advisable to host Hornbill Festival this year, he said virtual festival could be encouraged but that there should not be a normal mega festival organised during the pandemic.

He stressed on more social responsibility by following COVID SOPs to prevent further transmission, especially in the backdrop of the approaching festive and wedding seasons.

NEW DELHI, OCT 28 (AGENCIES): Covishield, a vaccine candidate that has shown promise during trials, may be ready by December 2020, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla told News18. He, however, added the caveat that “a lot is subject to data from the UK and also a lot depends on the approvals coming through from the Drugs Controller General Of India”.

What this means is that the company, which is developing Oxford University’s vaccine in India, intends to apply for emergency authorization if the data from the UK trials show promise.

The government of India, has in the past indicated that emergency authorization of a vaccine is likely if the need arises. The phase-III trials of Oxford University-AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine candidate are currently underway in the UK. Covishield, developed at the Jenner Institute of the Oxford University in the UK and licensed from Anglo Swedish drug maker AstraZeneca, is currently undergoing the final phase

of clinical trials in India among nearly 1,600 people.

Serum has floated a new company Serum Institute Life Sciences (SILS) that will exclusively focus on developing, producing and supplying pandemic vaccines.

On Tuesday, Poonawalla termed as “preliminary good news” an announcement by British drugmaker AstraZeneca that an experimental Covid-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford is producing an immune response in both younger and older adults.

“A lot of people were wondering and asking the question, will these early vaccines be effective for the elderly and most vulnerable, here is some preliminary

good news,” Poonwalla said on Twitter.

On September 26, Adar Poonawala had questioned whether the Government was willing to shell out around Rs 80,000 crore for the COVID-19 vaccine.

In response, on September 30, Rajesh Bhushan disputed the costs calculated by Poonawala. Though he did not state the exact amount calculated by the Ministry, Bhushan said that the National Committee was mulling over the costs.

Serum Institute of India which is manufacturing the Oxford, AstraZeneca vaccine has been funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to produce 200 million doses under this scheme.

COVID-19 STATUS AS ON october 28, 2020

District

Dimapur

ACTIVE CASES Symptomatic AsDeath ReMi- Total ympunder Critical-ICU cov- Death grat- CastomInvestiMod- Se- With- With On ered ed es atic Mild erate vere out gation Oxy- VentiOxygen gen lator 1309 60 7 0 0 0 2 3433 25* 5 45 4886

Kiphire

9

2

0

0

0

0

0

12

0

0

0

23

Kohima

258

6

5

1

0

3

2

2348

5

0

11

2639

Longleng

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

0

0

7

16

Mokokchung

52

0

0

0

0

0

0

57

1

0

1

111

Mon

77

1

0

0

0

0

0

401

2

0

9

490

Peren

19

0

0

0

0

0

0

287

0

0

0

306

Phek

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

36

0

0

0

36

Tuensang

11

0

0

0

0

0

0

140

0

0

0

151

Wokha

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

26

1

0

0

29

Zunheboto

11

3

0

0

0

0

0

120

0

0

3

137

Total

1747

73

12

1

0

3

4

6869

34

5

76

8824

*6 deaths not due to Covid-19 *5 deaths in under investigation

DIMAPUR, OCT 28 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday registered 98 COVID-19 positive cases-- 71 in Dimapur, 13 in Kohima, 5 in Mon, 3 each in Mokokchung and Tuensang and 1 each in Wokha, Zunheboto and Kiphire, taking the tally to 8824.

Further, out of 8824 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people include 3843 cases from the armed forces/ police, 1642 returnees, 2906

traced contacts and 433 frontline workers.

India’s virus cases inch closer to 80 lakh-mark

PTI: The new coronavirus cases reported in India in a span of 24 hours remained below 45,000, even as the total COVID-19 caseload inched closer to 80 lakh, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday.

COVID caseload mounted to 79,90,322 on Wednesday.

DIMAPUR, OCT 28 (NPN): Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK) has expressed shock that at a time when the State’s COVID positivity rate of 8.5% was higher than the national average of 7.9%, as per the health & family welfare (H&FW) department’s own admission, the state tourism department has instructed various departments to prepare for the Hornbill Festival in December.

AMK, the apex Angami women’s body, in a statement by its president Kevinourheno Seyie and general secretary Shürhivino Nakhro said the move “takes the wind out of the sails” of frontline workers who have been tirelessly and indefatigably involved in the fight against COVID. AMK emphasised that unlock did not mean the freedom to celebrate festi-

vals with crowds, and cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impassioned appeal on October 20, to people to adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as although lockdown was over and as the virus was still around.

AMK said if the present lack of compliance to SOP was any indication, there was not much reason to believe that it would be adhered to in crowded gatherings and festivals, as proven during the recent Durga Puja festival in Dimapur.

AMK cited the example of Kerala, once portrayed as a “model State” for having successfully contained the spread of virus, which witnessed a spurt in COVID cases post Onam celebrations.

It said that even Union Health & Family Welfare minister Dr Harsh Vard-

han remarked that Kerala had paid the price for gross negligence as movement of people led to increase in cases and the epidemic curve went up.

AMK said the Hornbill Festival was neither an ancestral festival of any tribe nor a religious festival that people were duty bound to observe.

It said Hornbill Festival was more of a government effort to project and showcase various cultures and Naga tribes in a bid to promote tourism.

Further, Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho claimed that the festival continues to be a financial liability for the government and also wanted to know why it could not suspended in the backdrop of COVID pandemic and why put the lives of people at risk by exposing them to the virus?

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PATNA/NEW DELHI, OCT 28 (PTI): The first phase of polling for the Bihar assembly elections passed off peacefully on Wednesday as an estimated 54.26 per cent of nearly 2.15 crore eligible voters exercised their franchise, marginally lower than in 2015, as the coronavirus scare failed to impact the turnout.

The polls were held in 71 constituencies spread across 16 districts amid tight security and strict COVID19 regulations in place.

According to the Election Commission’s Voter Turnout App, the provisional polling percentage was 54.26 that was updated till 10 p.m.

The Chief Electoral Officer’s office said in Patna that the voter turnout in the 2015 election in these 16 districts was 54.75 per cent.

Chief Election Com-

missioner Sunil Arora said in Delhi that the voter turnout in phase one was 54.94 per cent in the 2015 assembly polls, while in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections the corresponding figure was 53.54 per cent.

Polling went beyond 6 PM in some constituencies, while the voting hours were curtailed in Naxal-affected areas and ended at 4 pm after beginning at 7 am.

Out of the 16 districts which went to polls, 12 are hit by Left-wing extremism, a senior poll panel official said.

Of the nearly 2.15 crore electors eligible to exercise the franchise, 1.12 crore were male, 1.01 crore female and 599 were categorised as third gender, according to data provided by the Election Commission.

As many as 1,066 candidates are in the fray in the first phase of the poll.

Nagaland identifies 5315 sex workers Missing arms case: Charges against Manipur MLA States asked to provide ration to sex workers without identity proof DIMAPUR, OCT 28 (NPN): Following Supreme Court’s September 29 directive to state governments to provide dry ration to all sex workers, who have been identified by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and district legal authorities, without asking for ration card or any other identification proof, Nagaland has identified 5,315 sex workers.

Senior advocate Jayant Bhushan, assisting the apex court as an amicus curiae in the matter, referred to the affidavit filed by Nagaland, a PTI report stated.

He said as per Nagaland’s affidavit, the state

has identified 5,315 sex workers. When the counsel appearing for Nagaland told the bench about some technical difficulty in distribution as the system was fully computerised there, the bench said, “If it is online then it will be faster.”

“Larger states have implemented it. It is now four weeks since we gave the direction. You are still at the stage of identification. If you will take refuge under computerisation, it is going to take a year. You do whatever you want but don’t delay this,” the bench said.

“We have passed these directions as we are aware that there is serious problem.

It is about their survival. It is a question of giving them ration and you should not delay it,” it said, adding, “It is a humane problem”.

The Court also pulled up the Uttar Pradesh gov-

ernment for “delay” in identifying sex workers for providing them dry rations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and said there should not be any further delay as it is a “question of someone’s survival”.

At the fag end of hearing, the counsel appearing for Manipur raised the issue of financial constraint faced by the state.

The bench observed that North Eastern states rely on central funds and asked the counsel appearing for Manipur to give representation to the Centre on this issue.

Appearing for an NGO, senior advocate Anand Grover had earlier argued that a survey among 1.2 lakh sex workers in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana found that 96 per cent of them had lost their source of

earning in the pandemic.

Grover said some of states have given no data about number of sex workers and also about the rations provided to them.

He said that standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by NACO ensure confidentiality but there is no data for sex workers who are aged over 40.

The bench, which took note of Grover’s submissions, said that it would issue general directions to all the states to ensure that dry rations in given to sex workers identified by NACO and district or state legal services authority.

The bench, which directed that states would follow the NACO’s SOP and commence distribution of dry rations, said that states and UTs would file compliance affidavit within four weeks on the issue.

IMPHAL, OCT 28 (AGENCIES): National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Judge in Manipur on Monday framed charges against the Saikul Congress MLA Yamthong Haokip along with David Hangsing, chief of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) and nine others in connection with the stealing of fifty-six 9mm pistol and some fifty-nine magazines from the armoury of 2nd Manipur battalion.

It is said that the accused were charged under several sections of IPC (Indian Penal Code), UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) and Arms Act. The Congress MLA from Saikul in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, Yamthong Haokip, was arrested in August 2019 after a team of NIA found one of the missing pistols at the residence of the said sitting

Yamthong Haokip (with mask) being escorted out of court

by NIA sleuths. (Express file photo)

MLA. The Congress MLA is currently out on bail citing health reasons.

The state government had handed over the case to the National Investigation Agency after terming the missing of the arms from the well-guarded armoury as a serious threat to both state and national security.

Besides Haokip and

David, the others include Havildar Nellakattil Podiyan and rifleman Laishram Anilkumar of 2 BN Manipur Rifles, Ngamboi Haokip, Haobam Brojendro, Pa o n a m S h a n t i k u m a r Singh, Laishram Damudor, Talung Pung-phinamei, Mathurabasimayum Hiranjoy Sharma and Thokchom James.

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2nd DTBF meeting held in Longleng

Dr. Temsusashi DTO (NTEP) Longleng delivering keynote address at the meeting on October 28.)

DIMAPUR: The 2nd District Tuberculosis Forum (DTBF) Longleng meeting was held at DC’s conference hall on October 28, wherein Dr Temsusashi, district tuberculosis officer (NTEP) Longleng delivered the keynote address and gave a brief introduction on how TB was manifested and its treatment.

A press release by CMO office district media officer, Roseline stated that, he also spoke on the government’s policy in implementing a national strategic plan to end tuberculosis by 2025, which was launched by prime minister Narendra Modi in March 2018. Dr Temsusashi also gave a detailed presentation on the objectives of District TB Forum, notification performance against target from January to September 2020, signs and symptoms

of TB in adults and children, specific district plans to eliminate TB from the district.

For this, he said there will be increase in awareness and sensitisation to the public through NGOs, and programme staff will be enhanced, with sensitisation training for NTEP staff, medical officers, and ASHAs. In order to motivate the ASHAs, Dr Temsusashi said that the NTEP Longleng will come up with a commendation award for the best performing ASHA based on TB case notification which will start from next year on annual basis.

DTO also said that the most active TB survivor will be chosen as an ambassador for NTEP activities in the district with the slogan, “Let us all join our hands together and work

towards TB free Longleng” and “Longleng district, the first district in Nagaland to eliminate TB.” Additional deputy commissioner Longleng, D. Robin in his short speech congratulated DTO and his team for the activities taken up by NTEP in the district.

He also encouraged all the NGOs, and ward presidents who attended the meeting to give proper awareness and disseminate the information so that people from the far flung areas and villages can come and avail the services from the DOT Centre.

Short speeches were delivered by Dr Lhouvizotuo Belho, medical superintendent District Hospital, and chief judicial magistrate, Longleng, Ajongba Imchen.

During the voluntary speeches and discussion, Tongang STS (NTEP), spoke on the process on how TB was treated and the incentives for the TB clients. One of the TB survivor also gave a testimony in the meeting, where she encouraged everyone to come forward and avail the free treatment. Meeting was chaired by Meribeni Khuvung PMDT-HIV supervisor (NTEP).

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020

DAPC urges concerned authority for starting work on NH-202

DIMAPUR: Developmental Action Plan Committee (DAPC) Tuensang district has urged the department of PWD (National Highways) Nagaland and National Highways & Infrastructure Development Cooperation Limited (NHIDCL) to start the work at NH-202 Mokokchung-Tuensang road latest by first week of December.

A press release

by DAPC president, N. Kaimang Chang, general secretary Singkhum and press secretary, Tia Sangtam stated that, as per given assurance to the DAPC, it has been allotted “special repair of NH-202 Mokokchung- Tuensang road (0.000 - 95.000kms) for the fiscal year 2020-21.”

It was also hopeful that widening of 2-lane would soon be initiated after the completion of this allotted work. DAPC therefore called upon the concerned department to begin the work after completing necessary formalities within the month of November.

It must be noted that, DAPC had earlier met union minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) India, Nitin Gadkariji on August 10, 2016 and also a consequent meeting with Er. S.C Mandalji on August 9, 2019 to discuss on the pertaining issue and even submitted a memorandum. DAPC also lauded the MoRTH, New Delhi for the positive response.

NUN supports continuation of LFA DIMAPUR: Raising concern on discontinuation of Legislators Forum on AIDS (LFA) in the battle against HIV and AIDS in Nagaland, the Nagaland User’s Network (NUN) has urged the chief minister Neiphiu Rio and his team of elected members to reconsider the decision taken for a better Nagaland.

A press release by NUN president, Pepe Khamo stated that, the LFA has contributed a lot in the fight against HIV & AIDS and that the sudden withdrawal of support has created a gap in the HIV programme in the state. Pointing out that the support from LFA had really made a lot of difference in terms of awareness and education when it comes to HIV & AIDS, the NUN stated that, for a free HIV state, the political leadership and ownership were seriously required.

NUN further stated that it has been at “the receiving end when it comes to impact by the void created from the stoppage of this support.”

news in Brief SDO (Trans) Mokokchung informs: SDO (Trans) Mokokchung transmission division has informed all consumers under Mon, Longleng districts and also Changtongya and Tuli area under Mokokchung district that jungle cutting along 66KV Mokokchung–Tuli transmission line will commence from October 29. Supply of power will be disrupted occasionally till the work is completed and affected consumers have been requested to bear with the inconvenience.

DC Dimapur convenes meeting: Deputy commissioner, Dimapur Rajesh Soundarajan has convened at meeting on October 29, 11:30 a.m at DC’s conference hall, Dimapur, in view of the resumption of NST services from October 29 onwards and to identify alternative arrangements. The following officers from Dimapur have been informed to attend positively: Commissioner of Police; Administrator DMC; Chief medical officer; Medical superintendent; Commandant, Civil Defence & Home Guard; AGM, NST; Mhalo Humtsoe, RO convener, accommodation committee; H. Berimong, SDO(c) Dhansiripar, convener reception committee; Tokugha Achumi GM, DIC-convener, control room, grievance cell; Tsidi, EAC (Rev) convener, transportation committee; Avonuo kiri, EAC(Dev) convener, food committee; Tali Temsu, EE(R&B) convener, renovation & construction committee; Lolana Patton, DPRO convener, media & publicity committee; Vikedulic, EE PHED (Rural) convener, water supply committee; Imsankaba, EE Power convener power committee.

NGBF meeting rescheduled: Nagaland Gaonburas Federation (NGBF) has rescheduled its meeting to November 2 and 3 consecutively at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. All the presidents and general secretaries of district GBs Association including Tsemingyu, Melori and Noklak, office bearers of NGBF have been requested to attend positively.

LSU executive meeting: Leshemi Students’ Union (LSU) has convened an executive meeting on October 31, 11 a.m at community hall Leshemi village. All the executive/advisory board/ representative have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

DWO Mokokchung informs: District welfare officer (DWO), Mokokchung, T. Aoakum Longchar has informed that payment will be made at DWO office during working hours for the schemes, namely, Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS), Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) and State Old Age Pension Scheme (SOAPS). All the concerned council chairman have been requested to come in person or to authorize one or two council members (along with the seal) to receive the payment of the above mentioned schemes for all the beneficiaries under their respective village or ward. As directed, beneficiaries will not be entertained to personally collect the pension payment. Further, the authorized persons should produce life certificate of the beneficiaries from the respective pastor of the church along with the pension payment book of all the beneficiaries under its concerned jurisdiction to draw the pension benefits.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y o f L A T E BIBENTHUNG SHITIRI would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, organizations, unions and well-wishers who stood by us morally, physically and spiritually during our grief and pain. We are deeply honoured and blessed for the comfort and support rendered towards us. May the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to:1. Doctors, nurses and staff of Civil Hospital Wokha 2. Wopan Osi Tsungiki Kyong 3. 40 (AR) Wokha 4. ANTA Wokha Unit 5. IEF Wokha Unit 6. Zenka Rentso 82-84 7. Dy. CMO, Dr. Zuben 8. S Longtsuthung Kikon 9. T Ezanthung Shitiri 10. N Peter Shitiri 11. Nribemo P Kikon 12. Tiyichan Hardware Loving wife, children and siblings K-1717

state

10/03/1980 – 24/10/2020

We, the bereaved family of Late Hutoni V Awomi express our heartfelt and deepest gratitude for the sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

A sincere thank you to: 1. Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto (Nito Mount) 2. South Point East Prayer Fellowship Zunheboto 3. Vekuho New Baptist Church 4. Atoizu Town Baptist Church (Nito Mount) 5. Atoizu Town Baptist Church (Aizuto) 6. Khrimtomi Baptist Church 7. Asukhuto Village Baptist Church 8. Kohima Sumi Students' Union (KSSU) 9. RIVER,Puducherry (Naga Family) 10. ADC Atoizu Town 11. Dr. Obed Zhimo (Atoizu PHC) 12. Dr. Bohovi Chophy 13. Y. Rochill Hospital Zunheboto 14. Kughalu Mulatonu 15. Vekuhomi Union Zunheboto 16. Vekuho New Students Fellowship (VNSF) 17. Tsukoli SHG We regret our inability to thank each and everyone through this column but it is our humble prayer that the good Lord continue to bless you all.

Loving children and relatives

Lt. Ravolelhou Theünuo

15.03.1961 to 29.10.2019 “The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity; he enters into peace; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness.” Isaiah 57 : 1-2 A year has elapsed since you left for your heavenly sojourn, yet! We continue to cherish your ever loving love in silent tears and prayers.

Our love for you will always continue to grow with each passing days; until we meet beyond the horizons. “ Our love continues to grow; until we meet again.”

-Loving Wife, Children, Brothers, Sisters and Relatives.

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1st Death Anniversary of Lt. Mrs. Inali Swu

Born:12-11-1972 – Died:17-10-2020

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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We, the bereaved family members of LT. P. ITOLI AYEMI, wife of PHUHESHE AYEMI GB of Tichipami village would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and sense of indebtedness to all the individuals, churches, organisations, unions, friends, neighbours, relatives and wellwishers who showed great kindness and stood by us physically, morally, financially, materially and above all through prayers from the time of her illness till her last breath.

No words could ever express our appreciation for the love and support you have done to us. We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank each and every individuals but it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly throughout your life.

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Loving Husband, Children, In-Laws & Grand Children

The past year has been the longest, toughest and saddest 365 days for us and having to live a life without you in it has been difficult for each and every single one of us. We cannot express the unimaginable hollowness we feel every passing day.

Mom, you were an amazing woman and we look for and see you in every caring women we meet. You have touched countless lives in your lifetime and even after death, you live through your good deeds. Having to part ways with you was heart breaking but there is comfort in the fact that someday we will meet again and until then, “God be with you”.

17.08.1945 – 17.10.2020

DP-4664

Always in our thoughts, Mr. Nihoshe Swu, Children, In-laws and grandchildren K Y M C

nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Will candidates of the PDA constituents win both bypolls?

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

A B C

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B

Yes. No. Can’t Say.

C

43% 50% 7%

Next poll

Q: Is t h e h a n d l i n g o f

COVID-19 pandemic by the state government satisfactory?  Yes.  No.  Can’t Say.

WEATHER FORECAST October 29

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Warm and humid with hazy sun 33 23 Aizawl

Humid with hazy sun

30 18

Guwahati Hazy sunshine and humid

32 20

Nice with clouds and sun

29 17

Imphal

Itanagar Partly sunny and not as hot

29 17

Shillong

Pleasant with clouds and sun 25 13

Kohima

A t-storm around in the a.m.

26 15

Dimapur Pleasant with clouds and sun 30 20 Mkg

Pleasant with clouds and sun 27 16

Tuensang Clouds and sun Wokha

First DPDB Noklak meet stresses CSS review meeting held in Dimapur on development master plan

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A

Clouds and sun; not as warm

21 12 26 19

Zunheboto A stray morning thundershower 25 14

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020

H. Haiying along with DC Noklak Reny Wilfred with other dignitaries and officials. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Noklak district planning and development board (DPDB) held its first DPDB meeting at DC conference hall, Noklak, under the chairmanship of DPDB Noklak chairman & advisor, Prisons and Printing & Stationery H. Haiying on October 27.

According to DIPR report, Haiying called upon the members to have a positive mindset for the development of the district and that strict attendance should be maintained. To make Noklak district better, he said, it was the responsibility of the officers in the departments for bringing all round development and urged them to be in station.

Advisor L. Khumo, who also attended the meeting

encouraged the members to endeavour whole heartedly in their duties.

Vice chairman DPDB & DC Noklak, Reny Wilfred, stated that a well formulated vision and good initiatives for the new district were expected from all for the progress of the district and the presence of the officers in the district was compulsory. SP Noklak, Dr. Pritpal Kaur also called for united effort for the upliftment of the district.

The meeting tabled master plan for development of the district, a comprehensive document with more than 600 plus big and small proposals covering all the administrative circles under the district, categorized according to the departments.

The plan was prepared by district administration in coordination with tribal bodies and public organization, and was submitted to DPDB for addition and modifications through respective departments. The board decided to reconsider and reallocate LADP funds for the current year to give impetus to the district upgradation related priorities.

The house discussed on the functioning of departments from Noklak focusing on operationalization of Noklak departmental offices, allocation of office space for departments and submission regarding manpower required by various departments. Basic amenities like water, road, power, banking sector etc were

discussed. With regard to the land acquisition for town expansion, land patta issues in the Hq, land for District Hospital and for police reserve were discussed and approved to constitute DLLA committee. Other proposals for the district were also discussed and approved for follow up action to be taken with the concerned authority and the government.

The house also approved and recommended to the government for up gradation of Thonoknyu SDO Civil Hq to ADC Hq. DC Noklak appraised the house on ground truth surveys and tabled reports on mithun rearing, differently abled persons, elderly and widows, road connectivity, aadhaar and financial inclusion, drinking water facilities, streets lighting, agriculture productivity, village level libraries, mobile connectivity and human resources pool of all the villages under Noklak district. DC requested the respective departments to verify the survey results and submit verification report at the earliest along with proposals for redressing the gaps highlighted in survey reports.

MP (LS) Tokheho Yepthomi addressing the officials at the DISHA meeting on October 26. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: To review and monitor the implementation of central sponsored schemes (CSS) for 202021, the Dimapur district coordination and monitoring committee DISHA meeting was held under the chairmanship of MP (Lok Sabha), Tokheho Yepthomi, at DC conference hall, Dimapur on October 26.

According to DIPR report, during the meeting, executive engineer (PWD), R &B, Dimapur, district social welfare officer, Dimapur, DRDA, Dimapur, district sports officer, Dimapur, ADS, Food & Civil Supplies, Dimapur, women welfare officer, Dimapur and child protection officer, Dimapur presented detailed reports of the implementa-

tion of different schemes.

While reviewing the activities of different departments, MP, Tokheho Yepthomi, reminded for judicious implementation of all the schemes according to laid down guidelines so that targeted and illegible people were benefited. Vote of thanks was delivered

by DC, Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan.

Installation of solar light in Zunheboto

DIMAPUR: Project for the installation of solar light which was proposed by advisor of School Education, K. T Sukhalu kick started on October 28.

A press release by president 35 A/C NDPP Zunheboto, Kikhevi Yeptho and secretary Phutovi Z. Chophy stated that, the solar lamps were personally procured from NRE department by the advisor, who took the initiative to encourage

utilisation of clean energy for conservation of nature. The release stated that 17 villages and 13 town sectors of Zunheboto has been benefitted. In this regard, all concerned are also informed that lamps are strictly for public use and should be installed at vantage points in and around villages and colonies. It also cautioned that this project was not for use by individuals for vested purpose.

(I-M) Chakhesang region Book by an 8-year old 2nd round of National Deworming Day 2020 in Dimapur NSCN to monitor illegal activities

Children availing the albendazole tablet at 7th Mile village Anganwadi Centre.

DIMAPUR: The second round of National Deworming Day 2020 is being observed in all health units, villages and AWCs under Dimapur district and will be observed throughout the

month of October.

A press release by RCH/ UIP Dimapur, district programme officer, Dr. Rebecca stated that, according to World Health Organization 241 million children between

the ages of 1 and 14 years were at risk of parasitic intestinal worms in India, also known as Soil-Transmitted Helminthes (STH).

STH infections can lead to anemia, malnutrition, im-

paired mental and physical & cognitive development, and reduced school participation.

National Deworming Day is to deworm all preschool and school-age children (enrolled and nonenrolled) between the ages of 1-19 years through the platform of schools and Anganwadi Centres in order to improve their overall health, nutritional status, access to education and quality of life.

Health workers in Dimapur district are providing albendazole tablets to children at the health units while the ASHAs and AWWs are distributing the tablet at the AWCs as well as visiting door-to-door to provide the tablet to the children in the village level.

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) Chakhesang region re-affirmed its stand to continue monitoring any kind of illegal activities under its jurisdiction in a staff meeting held on October 23 at Pfutsero.

A press release by NSCN/GPRN Chakhesang region caretaker/CAO kilonser Kuthonuzo Khusoh has cautioned any individual involved in any of such activities to immediately stop in order to keep its region clean before God and men.

It was also anticipated that due cooperation be given for the cause by one and all, that no misunderstanding take place during its course of performing the duty, stated the release.

The house also re-affirmed its stand to give fullest co-operation to the ‘IndoNaga’ political talk team headed by the chief negotiator, Th. Muivah, the ato kilonser of NSCN/GPRN pertaining to the unresolved issue of the Naga flag and constitution (yehzabo) as solution can never be acceptable and honourable with the flag and yehzabo.

NPP state unit coordination, consultative meet in Tuensang, Wokha

DIMAPUR: National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland state during its ongoing state-wide membership drive, also held coordination and consultative meetings for executive committees at Wokha and Tuensang districts on October 26 and 27 respectively.

A press release by NPP Nagaland state, IPR and media cell stated that, meeting of NPP Wokha district executive committee was held at the residence of district president, Khothungo Dominic at Longsa village on October 26. Welcome address was delivered by Khothungo while the newly inducted office bearers were handed over their appointment letters by the state president, Dr. Andrew Ahoto

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Sema. Speaking on behalf of the state executive, the state general secretary (IPR & Media), Tohovi Achumi apprised the gathering about the mission and objectives of the NPP Nagaland state.

At Tuensang, the state executive officials including the state president was accorded a warm reception and escorted in a traditional style from the entrance gate. The meeting was restricted to about 25 attendees only at the Navinn Hotel. Presidential speech was delivered by the district president, M. Longre Chang. Brief speeches were delivered by the state president, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema, state general secretary (organisation), Limanuksung Longkumer and

state general secretary (IPR & Media), Tohovi Achumi, state general secretary (youth affairs), H. Sethrongkhyu Sangtam and vice president of state youth wing, Hito Achumi. Programme was compered by Soshila, general secretary, NPP Tuensang district youth wing while invocation prayer was said by Jemie K. Khiamniungan, general secretary, NPP Tuensang district women wing. Vote of thanks was proposed by Khumpise Lise Sangtam, general secretary (Org), NPP Tuensang district executive committee followed by mass benediction. Later, a consultative meeting of all the Tuensang district officials with the state executive officials was also held.

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Mishanli with Sashila Ozukum during the launch of the book on October 24.

DIMAPUR: A book titled, “The unforgettable trip to drumheller and other stories” by Mishanli Easteryna Yanthan was launched by Hope Academy administrator Sashila Ozukum on October 24 at Dimapur.

A press release by the organisers stated that, while congratulating the author, Sashila Ozukum expressed her joy in celebrating Mishanli’s work as she made her mark as the youngest author of Heritage Publishing House at the age of 8.

Dr. Adela Meo in her book review mentioned that the book was eye catching and

well illustrated, especially for children who cannot yet read, or are in the early stages of learning to read.

The illustrations by Puloto Chishi have exciting colors and have a cartoony touch which can catch young readers.

Mishanli, a grade 3 student at Hope Academy said she wrote the book to fulfill her dream of visiting the famous dinosaur museum, namely The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller Canada. She said that no matter how young or old, one can always dream and not be afraid to follow the dreams.

Deputy CM and BJP Legislature Party held a meeting with the representatives of Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako (YAA), Pungro Area College Students union (PACSU) and various group of leaders at Pungro village on October 27. The delegation apprised the need for development of the region and surrounding areas and expressed their support and willingness to extend co-operation to the government. (Dy. CM media cell)

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Museum controversy rocks pol parties in Assam NH-2 in Manipur reopens for traffic Correspondent

GUWAHATI, OCT 28 (PTI): A controversy over an Assam Assembly proposal to set up a museum for ‘Char-Chapori’ areas has become the latest political flashpoint in the state with the opposition calling it the polarisation tactics of the ruling BJP before the state polls due early next year.

The Char-Chapori area denotes the riverine area and the museum was slated be set up inside the Srimanta Shankardeva Kalakshetra complex here.

The controversy broke out when Congress MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed used the word ‘Miya Museum’ in a Facebook post while referring to the museum.

The word ‘Miya’ in Assam is a slang which usually refers to the Bengali speaking Muslim population. The non- Bengali population in the state generally identify them as Bangladeshi immigrants.

BJP was quick to jump into the controversy with a number of its leaders saying no ‘Miya Museum’ will ever be allowed in Assam as the people living in such places are “illegal immigrants from Bangladesh”.

NEDA convenor and Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “In my understanding, there is no separate identity and culture in Char Anchal of Assam as most of the people had mi-

The museum was slated be built inside Srimanta Shankardeva Kalakshetra complex.

grated from Bangladesh.

“Obviously, in Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakhetra, which is the epitome of Assamese culture, we will not allow any distortion.

Sorry MLA Sahab,” he tweeted.

Congress Lok Sabha MP Abdul Khaleque reacted saying ancestors of the people living in Char-Chapori areas had migrated from the erstwhile East Bengal, which was an integralpart of undivided India.

“Kindly don’t distort history more just for the sake of getting power,” he tweeted.

Congress MP Prayut Bordoloi alleged on Wednesday that BJP has been trying to polarise the voters on the issue as it is afraid that it will taste defeat in the hands of the Congress-led Grand Alliance in the Assam assembly polls due early next year.

“The museum is a recommendation by a standing committee of the Assembly and majority of its members are from the BJP-led alliance. They unanimously suggested it. Sherman only reiterated as a member of the committee,” he told.

Ahmed’s party has, however, expressed dissatisfaction over his raising the issue at this time and said he should have practiced “restraint as a responsible politician”.

“Sherman should have been more restrained as a responsible politician. He was technically correct in his official letter, but mentioning the word ‘Miya Museum’ in his Facebook post was not in good taste at this time,” Bordoloi said.

Ahmed had met the director of museums on October 18 and gave a letter requesting to implement the decision. He had men-

tioned ‘Miya Museum’ in English within brackets in a Facebook post written in Assamese on the same day while mentioning the museum which led to the controversy.

Rajya Sabha Member Ajit Kumar Bhuyan, who heads the regional party Anchalik Gana Morcha(AGM) said the Char-Chapori museum was recommended by the DRSC, whose majority members are from the BJP and its ruling coalition.

“Now the BJP is politicising the whole issue to garner political mileage,” said the senior journalistturned- politician.

“What a shame!...

Now it’s clear who wants the ‘Miya Museum’ in Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra premises. Will the members of the committee headed

by Utpal Dutta disclose on what basis was a museum on Char-Chapori proposed in

Kalakshetra premises?

“Will the MLAs from the ruling coalition answer why they supported the DRSC recommendation in the first place?” he said on Facebook.

Opposition AIUDF general secretary Haidor Hussain Bora alleged that it is an “unnecessary controversy” created by the BJP before the assembly polls and the Congress MLA directly helped the ruling party to garner mileage on the sensitive issue.

All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), which has floated a new party ‘Assam Jatiya Parishad’ along with another group Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chhatra Parishad, said both Congress and BJP are indulging in polarisation of votes.

“The BJP has been exposed completely in this case. They propagate themselves as an anti-foreigner party, but inside the Assembly they are doing appeasement politics. Both Congress and BJP are targeting illegal Bangladeshi votes for the polls,” AASU General Secretary Lurinjyoti Gogoi said on Wednesday.

The election to the 126member Assam Assembly is likely in March-April of next year. The 2016 elections gave a fractured mandate and BJP had emerged as the single largest party with 60 MLA.

IMPHAL, Oct 28: Imphal-Dimapur section of NH-2 reopened on Wednesday for vehicular movement with the completion of the diversion route.

The highway, the lifeline of Manipur, remained cut-off for the last four days owing to a massive landslide at Khongnem Thana in Senapati district on October 23 evening.

The landslide had completely damaged around 50 meters stretch of the road which compelled authorities manning the highway to cut a temporary diversion route for resumption of normal vehicular movement.

State PWD and BIEPL manning the highway swung into action to construct the temporary diversion road by pressing their available manpower and machineries to undertake restoration work.

The officials of the state PWD estimated the completion of the diversion route would take at least a week.

The work was however completed ahead of the expected schedule, said state PWD chief engineer Thongbram Rabindrakumar who informed about the re-opening of the highway for normal vehicular movement from Wednesday morning.

Vehicular traffic along NH-2 resumed with the completion of diversion route on Wednesday. (NP)

He attributed the early completion of the work due to the full-cooperation extended by the villagers, district administration and district police.

The chief engineer lauded the generosity of the villagers who readily agreed to acquire land required for cutting the diversion road that would be affected by the construction of the diversion route.

However, he said that state PWD along with the BIEPL have consulted for reconstruction of the damage stretch of the road using geo-textile technol-

ogy.

Central highway authority will send experts for the necessary survey to begin the repairing of the road that had been brought down by the massive landslide, he added.

Meanwhile, with the reopening of the highway, vehicles, particularly light vehicles stranded since the day of severe landslide have left the area except very heavy loaded vehicles.

Heavy vehicles including Imphal-bound loaded trucks have also proceeded for their respective destinations, reports said.

Mizoram records 1st Covid death Elected unopposed, M’laya issues fresh guidelines KHADC to examine demand for BJP’s Ginsuanhau for disposal of COVID dead bodies independent probe on radiation leakage sworn in as MLA

Khasi Students’ Union’s South West Khasi Hills district unit found that cracks were visible on four tanks.

Correspondent Shillong, Oct 28: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on Wednesday has decided to examine the demand for instituting an independent inquiry into the alleged leakage of radiation from concrete uranium effluent tanks in South West Khasi Hills district bordering Bangladesh.

“The EC (Executive Committee) will examine and if need be to arrange for an independent inquiry by experts, we will do the needful,” KHADC Chief Executive Member, Titosstarwell Chyne said in his reply to a zero hour notice moved by opposition Congress MDC

Fantin Lakadong.

Furthermore, he also informed that a committee consisting of members from different political parties will be constituted for conducting an on the spot inspection to the sites where the uranium tanks are located in Nongbah Jynrin.

While informing that the Meghalaya government has taken necessary steps to appoint an expert agency to probe into the matter, the Chief Executive Member said that the Council felt that there is need to wait for the expert report.

Chyne also assured the House that the present EC under his leadership is also firm on its stand that Noobjection certificate (NOC)

Tripura registers 160 new COVID19 cases; 202 more recoveries

AGARTALA, OCT 28 (PTI): Single-day recoveries outnumbered new COVID19 cases in Tripura, as 160 more people tested positive for the infection while 202 more people were cured of the disease on Wednesday, a health official said.

The new cases have pushed the northeastern state’s COVID-19 caseload to 30,453, he said. Tripura now has 1,757 active coro-

navirus cases, while 28,332 people have recovered from the disease and 341 patients have succumbed to the infection so far, the official said, adding 23 patients have migrated to other states.

West Tripura district, under which Agartala falls, has reported 178 coronavirus deaths so far, he said. The state has tested 4,52,233 samples for COVID-19 so far, he added.

will be issued for mining of uranium under the council’s jurisdiction.

The Meghalaya government had asked experts from IIT Guwahati and North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) to probe into the alleged leakage of radiation from the effluent uranium concrete tank.

However, the Khasi Students' Union, which has been opposing the proposed Uranium mining in the State, has rejected the inquiry to be carried out by IIT Guwahati and North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) saying both the institutes appeared to them as “dependent agencies” and not “independent agencies “.

London-based environmental economist Bremley Wanbantei B Lyngdoh, who had visited Nongbah Jynrin recently, claimed that there is a leakage of radiation.

“The radiation ‘counts per minute’ (CPM) in the area was 315, which is very high and detrimental for any form of life,” he said.

Meghalaya has an estimated 9.22 million tonnes of high-grade uranium ore deposits.

AIZAWL, OCT 28 (IANS): A 62-year-old man died of Covid-19 on Wednesday in Mizoram, the only state where until now there were no Covid deaths were reported.

“The first Covid-19 related mortality in Mizoram comes as a huge shock to the entire state,” Mizoram’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations tweeted.

“He was 62-years-old with existing co-morbidities and was under treatment at ZMC for more than 10 days,” the statement said.

The health officials in Aizawl said that the man was suffering with various ailments and was admitted to the Zoram Medical College and Hospital (ZMCH) early last week, after he was tested positive for Covid-19.

Till Wednesday morning, Mizoram has recorded 2,607 positive cases, but 2,233 patients have recovered and there are 374 active cases. Of the total cases, 1,747 people were from Aizawl district alone.

With a surge in Covid19 cases, a week long total lockdown was enforced in the Aizawl Municipal Council area from Tuesday to check the spread of the disease in the state capital.

A Mizoram government health official said that many Covid cases with un-

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND No. JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/75 Dt. Zbto the 27th Oct. 2020 Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Whereas application has received from Smti Njile Zhimomi, U/s 372 of Indian Succession Act, resident of Pughoboto Town, Zunheboto Dist. for Succession of Service & Pension benefit gratuity & other benefits, SBI A/C No-11826859076 of Late Hukavi 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.

Sd/District & Sessions Judge Zunheboto : Nagaland K-1730

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KIPHIRE : NAGALAND

NO. PD & SJ.KPE/ Objection Notice - 1/2019-20/344 Dated KPE the 28th Oct. 2020

OBJECTION NOTICE

“Dearest Ata Randan, Wishing you a very Happy Birthday.

May God bless you as always.

From Kaka Senthan” Dear Elena, I witness God’s love everyday in the fact that He allowed me to meet you. Blessings on your birthday and God Bless you. Happy Birthday!

Lots of love from Ele****!

Whereas HUKASHI, wife of Late ZHETOVI of Phisami Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movable/immovable properties of her husband Late ZHETOVI Served as Fitter Helper under the establishment of Executive Engineer, PHED Kiphire District, Nagaland who expired on 25-08-2019.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. G.P.F From the Office of the 2. G.I.S Executive Engineer, PHED Kiphire 3. F.B.F 4. Pension Case 5. Any other dues etc.

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

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traceable contacts have been found in the past few days, forcing the government to take the step.

The official said that at least 34 people, including two infants, have tested positive for Covid-19 since Monday in Aizawl, Mamit, Siaha and Lawngtlai districts with 30 cases alone found in Aizawl.

“The recent increase of Covid-19 cases with untraceable contacts and the increase in the number of symptomatic patients within the AMC area is a cause of concern for public health authorities, as this trend is considered as a signs of community spread,” the official said.

With the promulgation of the total lockdown, streets in the state capital and its outskirts wore a deserted look since Tuesday with only vehicles carrying essential items plying.

According to the officials, the Lengpui airport would be operational during the lockdown period.

However, the air passengers required to take permission from the government for their movement.

All educational institutions, religious places, hospitals OPDs, and shops, except for those selling essential commodities, would remain shut down till November 3.

Correspondent IMPHAL, Oct 28: Ginsuanhau who was elected unopposed from Singhat (ST) Assembly constituency was on Wednesday sworn in as a member of Manipur Legislative Assembly.

Speaker Y Khemchand administered the oath as MLA at his office chamber today, at 2 pm.

Ginsuanhau contested the by-election in Singnat AC as a BJP candidate but his only rival independent candidate Chinlunthang withdrew his nomination paper, following which he was declared elected unopposed. The by-poll to the Singhat AC which was necessitated after Ginsuanhau resigned from the Assembly before leaving Congress to join the BJP. He was elected as Congress nominee in 2017 general elections to the state Assembly.

He was among the six Congress MLAs who resigned from the membership of state Assembly on August 10 this year. Even as the opposition Congress did not field its candidate in Singhat AC to retain the seat, party’s nominees were in the fray in the remaining four ACs.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND

NO. JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/73

DT. Zbto. the 26th Oct 2020

NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR THE ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE

Whereas application has received from Mrs. K Kheholi Sema, U/s 372 of Indian Succession Act, resident of H/No – 136(B), V.K Town for Succession of SBI A/c No. 30868203342, GPF, GIS, LEAVE Encashment, Pension Benefit & Other Securities of Late K. James Murry.

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.

District & Sessions Judge, Zunheboto, Nagaland K-1731 IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR::NAGALAND S/C.NO.486/2020

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 Viketo Swu has been applied by Smti Kitoholi Swu, W/o Viketo Swu, R/o H.No. 24, Block-II, Thilix Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of; 1. Family Pension benefits 2. A/C No. 30830032412 SBI, Bazar Branch, Dimapur.

3. Insurance Policies bearing Policy Nos. IN032789905 & IP508512208 of SBI Life Insurance.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 28-11-2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 28-10-2020.

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Correspondent

Shillong, Oct 28: The Meghalaya government on Wednesday has notified revised protocol for the disposal of dead bodies of COVID-19 suspects or confirmed cases.

Commissioner and Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department, Sampath Kumar said that the new guidelines are in accordance with those issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

"COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets. Therefore, there is less likelihood for an increased risk of COVID infection from a dead body to health workers or family members or volunteers who follow standard precautions while handling the body,” Kumar stated.

The new protocols also stated that all present at the cremation/burial ground site will practice standard precautions of hand hygiene, use of surgical masks and gloves.

The revised notification also urged the public to avoid large gatherings at the crematorium/ burial ground as it is possible that

close family contacts may be symptomatic and/or shedding the virus.

However, the department has allowed the viewing of the dead body by unzipping the face end of the body bag (by those performing the burial/ cremation using standard precautions), for the relatives to see the body for one last time.

“Religious rituals such as reading from religious scripts, sprinkling holy water and any other last rites that do not require touching of the body can be allowed.

But bathing, kissing, hugging, of the dead body is not allowed," the notification specified.

Moreover, the notification specified that the depth of the burial grave should be about 6 feet, and if cremated, the ashes do not pose any risk and can be collected to perform the last rites.

“The vehicle, after the transfer of the body to cremation/ burial staff, will need to be decontaminated with 1 % Sodium Hypochlorite (available in pharmacies). This can also be safely done by those who carry the dead body,” the notification stated.

APPRECIATION

Through this esteem paper, I Miss. ALEMINLA LONGKUMER (daughter of Mrs & Mr. Lipokmeren of Ist NAP Battalion) the 15th (d) State rank holder of HSLC examination 2020 would like to thank the Director General of Police, Nagaland and the Police fraternity for conducting the topper felicitation programme on 21/10/2020 for HSLC and HSSLC examination 2020 by giving cash award and certificate of academic merit.

Sir, this act of encouragement and appreciation to your wards is a great boast to our morale to work harder towards our future endeavours.

Thanking You. DP-4679

Miss. ALEMINLA LONGKUMER 15th (d) HSLC State Rank

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

NOTICE No.Rev-1/90-D/ Dt. Dimapur the 27/10/2020 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Aochuba, resident of who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 608, Dag No. 38/709, measuring an area 00-01-10 located at Block No/Village 8, Mouza No. which has been mortgage in the NIDC Ltd. Bank/Society.

Claim/Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 7 (Seven) days from the date of publication in local newspaper.

Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-4672

PM calls Tejashwi ‘yuvraj’ of ‘jungle raj’ DARBHANGA/MUZAFFARPUR/PATNA, OCT 28 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday tore into the opposition RJD in Bihar, calling its chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav the “yuvraaj” (crown prince) of “jungle raj” and attacking him over the promise of 10 lakh government jobs.

He cautioned people against the double whammy Bihar could face if those responsible for having turned the state “beemar” (sick) were voted to power amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Addressing back to back rallies in Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur in north Bihar, and the state capital, the prime minister also set the tone for the day with a dash of Hindutva when he made a mention of Ayodhya at his first election meeting.

“Forget about government jobs. If they succeed (in winning), Bihar will lose jobs even in the private sector. The party has copyright over kidnappings and companies will be forced to shut shop and flee as they will be under duress because of extortion calls,” Modi alleged.

He was apparently referring to Yadav’s alluring promise of sanctioning 10 lakh permanent government jobs at the first cabinet meeting if his party was voted to power.

“It’s not the time for ‘hawa hawai’ (empty promises). These elections are an opportunity to re-elect those who have pulled Bihar out of deep darkness....Please ask yourself the question

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PM Modi addresses a rally in Muzaffarpur district, Wednesday (PTI)

does the yuvraj of jungle raj have the credibility and the experience to fulfil the aspirations of the state’s lower and middle classes,” he said.

He lauded Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for leading the state from misgovernance to good governance, from darkness to light, and from the phase where kidnapping had become an industry to the one full of opportunities.

Addressing Kumar as the “vartamaan evam bhaavi mukhyamantri (the present and future CM)”, Modi said progress made by Bihar in the last decade-and-ahalf has raised people’s aspirations and the state was poised to touch new milestones like becoming the next IT hub.

Repeatedly attacking Tejashwi Yadav, Modi said, “He has been brought up on a value system where public money is looted to help one’s own family prosper.

For such people job creation becomes a tool to make crores of rupees.”

Sending out a subtle message in Hindutva at his first rally in Darbhanga,

Modi said he was glad to be in Mithila, the birth place of Mother Sita.

“And the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya has also begun. Those ‘siyasi log’ (his political opponents) who used to taunt us over the delay in construction of the Ram temple are now compelled to clap in applause,” he said.

The prime minister warned the electorate against voting for the opposition Grand Alliance when the state was reeling under COVID-19.

“Bihar is facing two dangers today. COVID is a big threat to Bihar and the world. The other threat are forces that made Bihar a ‘beemar’ (sick) state. If you want to keep yourself and your family healthy, guard against them. Otherwise the state will face a double whammy,” he said.

“Crores of rupees now being spent on tackling corona in Bihar will be swindled if you don’t vote the NDA to power again,” he claimed.

The prime minister said elements inimical to Bihar’s progress were “eyeing greedily” the funds the

Centre has kept aside for the state’s development.

In an apparent acknowledgement of the preference of the people of the state for government jobs, Modi dwelt on the measures taken by the Centre for bringing about transparency in competitive tests and streamlining examinations.

Politics over jobs has occupied centrestage in Bihar’s electoral discourse with the BJP announcing creation of 19 lakh employment opportunities after Tejashwi’s commitment to sanctioning 10 lakh government jobs.

He also spoke about the caste conflicts during the 15 years of Lalu-Rabri dispensation before the NDA came to power in 2005.

“Their politics is based on ‘jhooth, fareb aur bhram’ (lies, cheating and confusion). They don’t have a roadmap for Bihar’s development nor any experience in good governance,” he said.

Modi stuck to his style of connecting with the people by greeting the crowds at each venue in the dialects spoken in the region and invoking memories of local heroes.

In a deft attempt at reaching out to the lower castes, he paid tributes to Bihar Dalit icon Baba Chauharmal while delivering his maiden speech in Darbhanga. Baba Chauharmal, who legend has it, was hounded for falling in love with the daughter of an upper caste landlord, hailed from Mokama in Patna district where, incidentally, polling is taking place in the first phase.

Delhi University VC Yogesh Tyagi suspended NEW DELHI, OCT 28 (PTI): Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Tyagi was suspended on Wednesday on the orders of President Ram Nath Kovind who has also directed an inquiry against him over allegations of dereliction of duty, according to officials of the Ministry of Education (MoE).

The move comes amid a power tussle in the central university.

The President, who is the Visitor to the university, has placed Tyagi under suspension to ensure that the inquiry is fair and that he is not able to tamper with material records or coerce the witnesses, a senior ministry official said.

“All orders issued by or issued with the approval of Yogesh Tyagi during the period of his absence on medical ground are set aside and to be treated as null and void,” the official said. Tyagi has been on leave since July 2 when he was admitted to AIIMS under emergency medical condition. The government had on July 17 given ProVC P C Joshi the charge of VC, until Tyagi resumes office.

The ministry official said, “The Vice Chancellor is not administering the university in accordance with (statutory) provisions... which has caused mis-governance and malfunctioning of University of Delhi.

This is not conducive for appropriate academic as well as administrative environment of the university.”

Bihar polls: Rahul throws ‘chai, pakoda’ jibes at PM; raises job, migration issues BETTIAH/DARBHANGA (BIHAR), OCT 28 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, throwing at him “chai and pakoda” jibes and accusing him of “not talking about” issues confronting India such as unemployment but speaking only about other countries.

On his second round of campaign in the ongoing state elections, Gandhi addressed two back to back rallies -- one at Valmiki Nagar in West Champaran and the other at Kusheswar Asthan in Darbhanga -- and also assailed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the issues of unemployment, migration and poverty.

At his first rally at Valmiki Nagar, the former Congress president once again criticised the three farm laws, the government’s handling of the migrant crisis and demonetisation, and alleged Modi and Nitish “control the media”.

Gandhi said angr y farmers in Punjab burnt the effigies of Prime Minister Modi on the occasion of Dusshera which “pained” him. “If I tell you the truth, I did not like it. Because after all Narendra Modiji is our prime minister, the country prime minister.

“Usually effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghanada are burnt on Dusshera. But, it is for the first time that the effigies of Narendra Modi, Ambani and Adani were burnt,” he said.

“I saw it for the first

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speaks during campaign for Bihar elections, at Gyaspur Wednesday. (PTI)

time (that a prime ministers effigy was being burnt on the occasion of Dusshera). You did not get to see it may be because Nitishji and Modiji control the media,” he told the crowd at the Darbhanga rally. He said small shopkeepers, youths, farmers and labourers are today “angry” with Modi at the national level and Kumar in Bihar.

He also alleged the reason the prime ministers effigy was burnt was that “what Nitishji did in Bihar in 2006, Modiji is doing in Punjab, Haryana and across the country.

He said the “pilot project” for the three farm laws – the Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation), the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act was run in Bihar.

The Congress has been vehemently opposing the farm laws, alleging it will destroy the mandi system, end the MSP regime and leave farmers at the mercy of big corporates. All the

charges have been rejected by the Centre “In 2006, it started much earlier in Bihar. Your backbone, your farming system, MSP and procurement system were abolished. Today, the youth of the nation cannot get employment,” Gandhi told the gathering.

As he was in the middle of his speech, talking about migration and unemployment, a person from among the crowd shouted “he (Modi) asks us to fry pakodas”.

“Did you fry pakodas?

Rahul Gandhi responded jovially, drawing applause and cheers from the crowd. Next time they come, fry pakodas and offer some to Nitishji and Modiji,” Gandhi mockingly said.

In January 2018, Modi had said in a TV interview that people earning Rs 200 a day by selling ‘pakodas’ cannot be considered unemployed, a remark often ridiculed by the Congress.

At his rally in West Champaran, Gandhi said, “The Prime Minister had come here a few years ago.

He is again coming in the next two days.

Parliamentary panel raps Twitter for showing Ladakh as part of China

NEW DELHI, OCT 28 (PTI): A parliamentary committee on Wednesday came down heavily on Twitter for showing Ladakh as part of China, saying it amounted to treason and an explanation must be tendered by the US-based parent of the social media platform in form of an affidavit, sources in the panel said.

Appearing before the joint committee of parliament on Data Protection Bill, chaired by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi, representatives of Twitter India “begged apology”, but they were told by the members that it was a criminal offence that questioned the sovereignty of the country and an affidavit must be submitted by Twitter Inc, not by its ‘marketing arm’ Twitter India, sources added.

They were questioned for more than two hours by the panel members, mainly on Ladakh being shown as part of China on the Twitter app.

“The committee was of the unanimous opinion

that Twitter’s explanation on showing Ladakh as part of China was inadequate,” Lekhi told PTI after the meeting.

The Twitter representatives told the panel that the social media company respects the sensitivities of India, she said.

“But, it is not only a question of the sensitivity of India or Indians. It is a question about national integrity and sovereignty of the country, and not respecting that is a criminal offence.

And displaying Indian map improperly and incorrectly is an offence of treason and attracts imprisonment of seven years,” she said.

Lekhi said Twitter was also asked about its banning policy.

“Shadow banning, banning policy… there is no clarity about it. Such actions are very subjective...

Twitter is becoming a law onto themselves and under these circumstances, they are violating Article 19 of the Constitution about the freedom of expression,” she said.

Sources said some members also raised questions about Twitter’s transparency policy and its actions during elections, especially vis-a-vis their policies in other countries.

Asked for their comments, a Twitter spokesperson said in an emailed statement, “The recent geotagging issue was swiftly resolved by our teams. We are committed to openness, transparency around our work and will remain in regular touch with the Government to share timely updates.”

Multiple sources in the panel said Twitter officials “begged apology” for Ladakh being shown as part of China on its app, but they were told by members that whatever they wanted to say on the issue should be given in writing in form of an affidavit by Twitter Inc, the parent company of the social media platform.

They said Twitter India is “just a marketing arm” of US-based parent Twitter Inc, and therefore a written reply should come from them.

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Battle royale in Bihar

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ihar will witness a battle royale of three main contestants- NDA, Mahagathbandan and Lok Jan Shakti when the state goes to the polls in three phases for a total of 243 seats. The first phase will be for 71 seats on October 28, 2020, the second for 94 seats on November 3, 2020 and the third for the remaining 78 will be on November 7, 2020. The results will be announced on 10 November 2020.

Bihar incumbent chief minister Nitish Kumar is probably fighting the battle of his life. Nitish’s JDU is in alliance with the BJP as part of NDA and the chief minister himself is facing a huge anti-incumbency factor. It is a fact that the JD(U)’s position appears a quite shaky. The CM’s understated style of working is being seen as a weakness. There is voter fatigue against Nitish Kumar. Nitish Kumar has a chequered track record in alliances. He dumped BJP in 2014 but it flopped as his party JDU could win only two Lok Sabha seats with a 15% vote share. He then allied with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress in the 2015 assembly elections and the alliance won handsomely. He however ditched the alliance in 2017 and went back to NDA. Nitish is under attack from the Mahagathbandan’s chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav. Even the LJP’s rising star, Chirag Paswan, son of late Ram Vilas Paswan, has trained his guns on Nitish. Chirag is batting for a BJP-led government in Bihar without Nitish and with LJP. This is where the LJP’s moves might have hurt the JD (U), and therefore the NDA most. By continuously attacking Nitish Kumar as the cause of all of Bihar’s problems and repeatedly emphasizing that there is a governance deficit, the LJP has rendered the NDA’s most potent charge of poor governance, or jungle raj as it is popularly referred to n the state, against the RJD ineffective. It is not a mere coincidence that the RJD is contesting these elections without its usual shrill caste rhetoric.

This is unlike 2015, when elections were converted into a referendum on reservations. However the RJD’s decline in Bihar politics has been the result of steady erosion in its lower caste support base, which is now beginning to show even among Yadavs, its core support base. For the BJP, it does not want to be seen as a pan-India dominant force which is unwilling to respect its coalition partners. It will also be worried about any surprise setback in yet another state election before the crucial contest in West Bengal next year. According to the opinion poll, the RJD will get the highest vote share of 24.1% compared to 18.8% in 2015 while the BJP’s 2020 vote share is projected to come down to 21.6% from 25% in 2015. The JD(U) will see a slight increase in its vote share and will claim 18.3% of the votes in 2020 compared to 17.3% in 2015, as per the opinion poll. A party or an alliance needs 122 seats in the 243-seat assembly to secure a majority. The arithmetical combinations, caste permutations and wooing swing votes will decide in their way, who or which combination will win in Bihar when results are declared on November 7,2020.

DailyDevotion Justification by Faith

If when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

—Romans 5:10 I am not saved by believing— I simply realize I am saved by believing. And it is not repentance that saves me— repentance is only the sign that I realize what God has done through Christ Jesus. The danger here is putting the emphasis on the effect, instead of on the cause. Is it my obedience, consecration, and dedication that make me right with God? It is never that! I am made right with God because, prior to all of that, Christ died. When I turn to God and by belief accept what God reveals, the miraculous atonement by the Cross of Christ instantly places me into a right relationship with God. And as a result of the supernatural miracle of God’s grace I stand justified, not because I am sorry for my sin, or because I have repented, but because of what Jesus has done. The Spirit of God brings justification with a shattering, radiant light, and I know that I am saved, even though I don’t know how it was accomplished.

The salvation that comes from God is not based on human logic, but on the sacrificial death of Jesus.

We can be born again solely because of the atonement of our Lord. Sinful men and women can be changed into new creations, not through their repentance or their belief, but through the wonderful work of God in Christ Jesus which preceded all of our experience (see 2 Corinthians 5:17-19). The unconquerable safety of justification and sanctification is God Himself. We do not have to accomplish these things ourselves— they have been accomplished through the atonement of the Cross of Christ. The supernatural becomes natural to us through the miracle of God, and there is the realization of what Jesus Christ has already done— “It is finished!” (John 19:30).

Quotes

Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons. ~ R. Buckminster Fuller

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020

Post-mortem

Why hornbill festival in the midst of a pandemic?

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he Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK) the apex body of all the Angami women observes the recent order issued by the Tourism Dept. Govt. of Nagaland directing various concerned Depts. to prepare for the Hornbill festival comes as a rude shock. It ‘takes the wind out of the sails’ of the frontline workers who have been tirelessly and indefatigably involved in the fight against Covid.

The Medical Dept. on the 18th of Oct. 2020 pointed out that the positivity rate of Nagaland at 8.5% is higher than that of the country at 7.9%. Symptomatic cases have increased to 4% and positive cases among people with comorbidities have increased.

More hospitalization and severe cases are expected in the coming days. It has raised deep concerns that uncontrolled transmission has been witnessed and the figures suggest community transmission.

Unlock does not equate with freedom to celebrate festivals in crowds: The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi made an impassioned appeal on 20th Oct. 2020 for people to adhere to SOPs citing that although lockdown is over, the virus is still around. A look at any

public areas and markets in Nagaland clearly affirms that the SOPs and protocols are flouted with impunity. The lack of any mechanism to check and ensure adherence to SOPs seems to make it worse. If the present lack of compliance to SOP is any indication, there is not much reason to belief that it would be adhered to in crowded gathering and festivals, and proven right in the recent Durga Puja festival celebration in Dimapur. Various Ministers and Govts. in other states have appealed to its citizens to limit the essential festivities to their respective homes in view of Covid-19. But quite the contrary, the Govt. of Nagaland declared its intention to celebrate the Hornbill festival. Kerala that was once portrayed as a ‘model state’ for keeping the virus in check saw an alarming spurt in the case of Covid during Onam celebrations. The Union Minister for Health and Family welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan stated that Kerala has paid the price for gross negligence and others must learn from the mistake of Kerala. Movement of people due to trade and tourism led to increase in case and the epidemic curve of Kerala changed completely due to Onam

festivities across the State.

How significant is Hornbill Festival for the Nagas?: Is the Hornbill Festival a sinequa-non to the identity and the existence of the Nagas that we must celebrate under any circumstance including a pandemic? Does the life of the people of Nagaland hang by the significance and the successful annual conduct of this manufactured festival of extravagance? It is neither an ancestral festival of any tribe nor a religious festival that we are duty bound to observe, but rather more of a glorified Govt. effort to project and showcase the various culture and tribes of the Nagas in a bid to promote tourism.

The sad reality is that the Hornbill festival continues to be a financial liability to the Govt. Why then cannot the Hornbill festival be suspended in a crisis as ominous as the Covid pandemic? Why risk the lives of people to Covid on one hand, and on the other hand financially burden a Govt. that is already struggling in a pool of huge fiscal deficit?

Our educational institutions and religious institutions are either closed or partially closed in the interest of safety, and the value of health and lives is given precedence over academic

and religious activities, and rightly so. Protocols restrict the gathering of less than a hundred in weddings and funerals. One wonders as to why and by what importance the Hornbill festival gets precedence over the academic or religious obligations, thereby risking health and lives? Hornbill Festival is a hit-and-run event that attracts people from far and wide within a small time frame into a small area. Hence to hold Hornbill festival amidst the pandemic would be bereft of rational logic. It would negate all the hard won efforts of the frontline workers comprising of Medical, Police, Administration, Municipals, Civil societies, and various volunteers amongst many others who have collectively fought thus far.

Hornbill festival in Pandemic: A shoot in the foot with misplaced priorities: The Dept. of Tourism represented by its Add. Secretary has gone on to contradict herself stating that, (quote) ”the department was in the process of working out modalities for holding the festival in virtual form besides participation of foreign and domestic tourists in the festival” (unquote). While it remains to be seen how tourist would participate and simultaneously be vir-

tual, the various artiste of the State cannot be treated like “Clowns in a Circus” to risks their health and lives to perform for the pleasure and entertainment of tourists whether off line or online. The performance would require bringing in local artiste in hundreds from various parts of the districts thus congregating thousands at the festival site to perform. One cannot imagine the practicality of wearing masks and maintaining social/physical distance of six feet in a traditional dance that requires jumping and acrobatics, or holding hands in close proximity, howling and ululating the various war and dance cries. Not only would the participant be short of breathe by the hindrance of the masks but it would rob the natural appearance of the traditional events. Conversely, performances in the natural form without masks and physical/social distancing would put them at risk.

Therefore, in spite of all the red flags that exists, for the Govt. to remain adamant to organize a festival not only risks its artistes insensitively, but perhaps even goes deeper to expose one of the two; ‘that either the organizing Dept. or Govt. officials has vested interest’, or ‘has misplaced

priorities’ and has not given the recent increase in Covid morbidity and mortality the attention and seriousness that it deserves.

Unless the Govt. desires to put Nagaland in the map of super spreaders, it would augur well for the Govt. to reconsider its decision and cancel the Hornbill 2020 in the interest of safety and sanity and save itself the ignominy of being forced to cancel it by the public at the last moment.

A humble alternative suggestion: To be truly virtual and online, it would mean no physical participation.

If the Govt. must, it can organize an entirely virtual event under a theme, “The bests of Hornbill” to post online and replay the best of the past recorded hornbill events in different categories, which would be truer in the sense of the word ‘virtual’.

The Biblical proverb “where there is no vision, the people perish” can’t be more true. May the leadership in the Govt. exercise wisdom and prudence, for with great powers comes great responsibility and the health and lives of the people are placed in the responsible hands of those that governs the day.

Kevinourheno Seyie, President and Shürhivino Nakhro, Gen Secy, AMK

Indo-Naga political stalemate, viewed from a different perspective

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he Indo-Naga Political Settlement issue has become extremely febrile and unpredictable.

Various Naga organizations, social and political, are feverishly pushing for asolution without having a clear-cut roadmap. Each group wants to claim credit, with the hope of giving them greater opportunity and control. But a clear-cut roadmap as to what, how, and when to achieve those goals, stepby-step, is either lacking or convoluted, at best.

T h e l o n g - aw a i t e d Ceasefire Agreement was greeted as a welcome step, setting the stage for the IndoNaga Political Settlement negotiations. Beset by factional bickering, however, these negotiations failed to produce significant results and recent Indo-Naga Political Settlement talks are creating confusion rather than resolutions.

Framework Ag reement: It is unusual having multiple Framework Agreements (FA) for a single issue, but that seems to be the case in the Indo-Naga Political Settlement saga. The much hyped NSCN-IM initiated FA lost its credibility. For one, not a single group/ organization was involved; two, for far too long their FA was hidden from colabourers and other stakeholders—all dedicated to achieving the same goal— regain Naga sovereignty; three, perhaps the most obnoxious use of the name Nagalim; and, lastly, an outrageous claim that all Nagas supports IM. ThoughIM calls their approach “collective leadership”, thereis no collective leadership with theIM. And, yet there is another FA with the NNPG! There appears to be hardly any differences between the two FAs. In addition, there’s not a single outstanding elementseenin the highly toutedNNPG’s FAas theyhave already declared that the critical core elements, particularly integration and sovereignty,were not included in their FA.Increasing the number of Parliamentary seats or bicameral legislative body doesn’t deliver the core elements the Nagas have been fighting for all these years. To top it off,

other groups have already raised their objections that no settlement would be valid without sovereignty.

According to the interview conducted by Nagaland Post in late February 2020, Governor Ravi is said to have made India’s position clear, stating that a flag, a Constitution or the issues of Naga sovereignty and integration (the Pan Naga entity) were not part of the FA signed between India and IM, and recently with NNPG.In this interview Governor Ravi also stressed that integration was nothing more than a cultural body without any political role or executive authority.

So then, what kinds of negotiations arethe various Naga groups after in their talks with India, if not fullfledged sovereignty, what else?

In other words, the Grand Aspiration is becoming nothing more than a Cheap Bargain, or some might call it a Grand Bargain! Nagas need substance over mere politics. When asked about where the Indo-Naga political issue is heading, in almost everyone I spoke to—government officials or politicians, professionals or lay denizens alike—all agree that Nagas are on the wrong tract, and that Naga leaders are failing to lead in the right direction for the solution.

Mass public perceptions matter. Current perceptions clearly suggest impatience and disarray.

Rushing to sign the FA poses danger. In my previous article, “The fallacies of the Indo-Naga political settlement process” (NP & ME 7 Dec 2017), spelled out how a well-conceived FA can ensure the next step in the process, accomplishing the Comprehensive Agreements. Nagas’ internal dynamics are giving India an undue advantage, allowing them to dominate and manipulate anyway they want, unchecked. The current Ceasefire is just a symbolic calm façade concealing deep structural vulnerabilities.

We all recognized that the Naga political settlement is long overdue. However, current crisis—crises of Nagas’ own manufacturing— created major stumbling

blocks. Problems continue to multiply asindividuals and organizations alike, demand a piece of the pie for the wrong reason. What a tragedy!

This is not the time to be bragging about accomplishments or making meaningless speeches.

Nagas have a long way to go. Now is the time for all the Nagas—regardless of party or organizational affiliation—tocome together and unite to achieve the cherished goal—regain a God-given sovereignty. But it must be done in the right manner and process.

I came to know about the October 15, 2020 Consultative Meeting (initiated by the State Ruling party) days after it was held. Apparently, several groups were represented, including somefrom abroad, but many others were reportedly left out. I do hope that every single voice of the various organizations participated was truly represented.However, asif those missteps were not enough, State political opposition parties were repeating their stubborn showdownactions:conducting meetings with various groups, including seeking separate audience with the Central Government Ministers.

These episodes bring me to an interesting joke about a drunkard searching for his keys under a streetlight. A passerby stops to help. After failing to find them, he asks the drunkard if he is sure that this is where he lost them. “No,” the drunkard replies, “but it’s dark everywhere else.”

The scenario in the Naga political fiasco is no less dramatic as the Naga leaders have been approaching thesedauntingtasks, vainly pursuing themin a similar attitude as depicted in the drunkard’s story.

They prefer to work with things that seemed easier but getting nowhere, while the real issues lie well beyond easy reach. It needs hard work, dedication, commitment, unity, honesty and integrity, coupled with wellthought out plans to represent and attain the goal/ sof all the Nagas. But as it is, the Indo-Naga political issue is getting nowhere

close to getting the real job done, beyond going from one detour after another without any sign of finding the final destination.

Allow me to give you another rea life practical illustration. When a vehicle breaks down, it needs getting repaired first before you can drive it off again. But instead of getting it repaired, prayers are offered to start the vehicle and everyone is trying to offer suggestions, and in some cases, forcibly dragging the disabled vehicle. But the vehicle is going nowhere. There are serious mechanical problems that need fixing; proper parts need replaced, and the damaged vehicle repaired before it becomes road worthy again. Until then, it will never reach its final destination. This is where the Indo-Naga Political Settlement issue lies.

Unifocal extremism creates division rather than serving as a unifying force, thus, becoming more of a liability rather than as an asset to achieving collective goals. A couple of examples will suffice to remind us how we got where we are now: Nagas insist on their own ideologies as the only approach—from an extreme idealist (Late Mr. Phizo) to a more dictatorial (Mr. Muivah) style of leadership. Extreme ideologies such as these have created a rift between competing groups. While one sectarian’s approach may appear laudable, unifocal extremism can take on selfish, opportunistic, avaricious and obdurate characteristics.

I told the late Phizo that we need to be pragmatic and not merely insist on own idealistic views which is no more than being narrowminded. I reminded Mr. Phizo on several occasions that we all must sacrifice our self-interest for the good of our Nation. I told Mr. Muivah and the late Mr. Isak Swu during the meeting we had in their Hebron headquarters in 2008 that anything less than uniting with other groups, their efforts will go down the drain.

They nodded in agreement.

I also conveyed the same message to a Senior Member of the NNPG cautioning them. The same message

was repeated to Ms Adinno Phizo during my recent visit to Nagaland.

Communal trust served as a bastion for the Naga society. Trust promoted the wellbeing of its constituents, whether at the village or tribal level. This same spirit of trust applies in every situation, whether dealing with fellow-Nagas or non-Nagas.

But, since trustis a learned behavior, even the Nagas are also becoming less trusting with each passing day.

If Nagas cannot trust each other, how can we trust non-Nagas, especially Indians?

When Nagas expectedhonest dealingsfrom their Indian counterparts on important deliberations and agreements, they were often treated as being brutish and knuckleheaded! Thus, the Nagas get deceived. The 16Point Agreement and The Shilong Accord stand out as classic examples. Though it is trust that Nagas value more than anything else, it gets thrashed all the time.

How do you know that this will not repeated in the current Indo-Naga Settlement agreements? Nothing is guaranteed. I sincerely believe that Governor Ravi is a good man. However, he does what’s best for his benefactor/employer, India. Besides, he is not the ultimate decision-maker whether or not the Final Settlement will stick. Remember, India’s past actions dictates the future.

From early on with my first article, “Spears Cry Out”, published in February 2007 in the local Newspapers, and subsequently “Spears Cry Out – Revisited”, “The Indo-Naga Po-

litical Issue: Now or Never.

Really?”, and “The fallacies of the Indo-Naga Political Talks,” I have spelled out my position.

Why repeat the same mistakes done in the past: whether it’s the 16-Point Agreement, The Shillong Accord, or any other accord that failed to worked out for the greater good of the Naga settlement issue.

This is not the time to be bickering about the selfdestructive devices within the various groups. Nagas must unite together. The mission is clear. But as the internal crises drags on, little can be hoped for in achieving anything desirable for the Nagas. Regardless of tribe or group affiliation or position, uniting together is the only wayNagas can channel their anticipated hopes and aspirations. However, misguided by an illdevised plan and rushing prematurely to make major commitments can be more dangerous.

One thing we cannot ignore: the future of our younger generations will be decisively influenced by the outcome of the Settlement.

I believe the time has come to adjust the focus. Indeed, only by building a strong and united base can we hope to achieve our long-standing political crisis.

I want to make it absolutely clear that I don’t belong to any organization, either in Nagaland or elsewhere— political or otherwise—for obvious reasons. When I write or speak out, I represent myself. I don’t claim to represent any organization.

Dr. Vikuosa Nienu, USA

Reader’s Post Sir,

Prompt service

The admirable thing about private banks is that, they refill the ATMs promptly and maintenance is also carried out frequently. For this, one does not mind shelling out a few extra rupees as service charge. Lately, citizens of Dimapur have been seen running around trying to withdraw money from various ATM booths but it is the private ones that come to the rescue. Banking sector is also very competitive and this kind of prompt service is always welcomed by its clients.

Alotoli Sema, Signal Angami, Dimapur

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020

Def minister addresses army commanders Says army most trusted and inspiring organisation in India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with CDS Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff Manoj Mukund Naravane and others at the Army Commanders’ Conference, in New Delhi.

Singh said the government will leave no stone unturned to strengthen the “arms of our Armed forces” and that it is committed to facilitate reforms in the Army and help it achieve advantages in all areas.

“Addressed the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi today. I’m extremely proud of the initiatives undertaken by the Indian Army in the current security environment,” he

said. The Army said the defence minister complimented the force for its high standard of operational preparedness and capabilities, which he experienced first-hand during his visits to forward areas.

In his address, Singh also paid tributes to the “bravehearts” of Galwan, Kashmir and the Northeast for making the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of the motherland, the Army said

in a statement.

The defence minister, while commenting on the current situation along the northern borders, expressed confidence that while troops are standing firm, the ongoing talks for peaceful resolution of crisis will continue, the Army said.

“It is our national responsibility to ensure availability of best weapons, equipment and clothing to our troops braving extreme

SC stays execution of death sentence in murder case NEW DELHI, OCT 28 (PTI): The Supreme Court Wednesday stayed the execution of the death sentence awarded to a man, convicted in a murder case for strangulating a woman, cutting her abdomen and taking out some organs from her body.

“Leave granted. In the meantime, there shall be stay of execution of death sentence. Call for records,” said a bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde, which was hearing an appeal filed by convict Mohan Singh.

The bench told senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, who was appearing for Singh, that it has not come across a murder case where the accused has done the act of cutting the victim’s abdomen.

“Is he (Singh) some kind of a monster or what?,” the bench, also comprising Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian, said.

“Your client has done the most unpleasant act.

Why did he cut open the abdomen and put cloth in the stomach? Is he some kind of a surgeon or what?,” the bench observed.

NIA searches trust, NGOs in Srinagar in terror funding case

SRINAGAR, OCT 28 (PTI): The NIA on Wednesday searched 10 locations in the Valley and one in Bangalore in connection with a case related to NGOs and trusts diverting funds meant for charitable activities to “secessionist and separatist activities” in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Several incriminating documents and electronic devices were seized, the National Investigation Agency said in a statement.

Those whose premises were searched include Khurram Parvez (coordinator of the J&K Coalition of Civil Society), his associates Parvez Ahmad Bukhari, Parvez Ahmad Matta and Bangalore-based associate Swati Sheshadri as well as Parveena Ahanger, chairperson of the Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP).

The offices of the NGO Athrout and GK Trust were also searched, the statement added.

“Today (28/10/2020), NIA conducted searches at 10 locations in Srinagar and Bandipora and one location in Bangalore in connection with a case pertaining to certain so-called NGOs and

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JK Cong opposes new land laws; PDP stages protest SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, OCT 28 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress on Wednesday joined the other mainstream parties in opposing the new land laws notified by the Centre for the union territory.

“The Congress party rejects the new land laws and vows to fight for the protection of people’s rights,” JKPCC president Ghulam Ahmad Mir said while addressing a public gathering in the Gurez area of Bandipora district.

He termed the new land laws as an assault on the rights of people and said the Congress party would not accept such “anti-J&K decisions” by the Centre.

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, an amalgam of various mainstream parties in Jammu and Kashmir including the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had also condemned the amendments to the land laws and pledged to fight it on all fronts.

The Centre had on Tuesday cleared the decks for people from across the country to buy land in Jammu and Kashmir by amending several laws.

In a gazette notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs made several changes to the land laws, including one that allows the use of agricultural land for setting up facilities of public purpose.

The most important amendment has been made in the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act that deals with disposal of land with the Centre omitting the phrase “permanent resident of the state” from Section 17 of the law.

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One more held in TRP rigging scam MUMBAI, OCT 28 (PTI): Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested one more person in the Television Rating Points (TRP) manipulation scam, an official said.

This is the eleventh arrest in the case. Ashish Abidur Choudhary (50), a resident of Thane, was arrested by the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) which is probing the scam, the police official said.

Choudhary is accused of paying bribes, on behalf of some TV channels, to households where `barometers’ recording viewership data were installed to put on those particular channels.

Police have alleged that some channels were paying bribes to boost TRP fraudulently so as to increase advertising revenue.

(Ministry of HRD, Deptt. Of Education, Govt. of India)

Reacting to the development, the National Conference had said the latest move by the Centre has put up “Jammu and Kashmir on sale”.

NC vice president Omar Abdullah had said the newly introduced JK Development Act, which has come into force with immediate effect, was “hostile to the interests of the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh”.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR ADMISSION TO CLASS-VI (2021-22) Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across Nagaland State invites online applications for admission to Class-VI for the session 2021-22. Online submission of application starts from 22nd October, 2020. Application may be submitted free of cost by accessing website: htttp://cbseitms.in/nvsregn/index.aspx

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New land laws will boost economy of J-K: Jitendra Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the new land laws in Jammu and Kashmir, which allow all Indians to buy land there, will boost the economy and offer value addition to the higher education institutions in the union territory.

He said the earlier arrangement not only created a physical barrier but also caused a mental barrier to outsiders who were willing to contribute and invest but never had the feeling of belonging.

“Jammu and Kashmir land reforms are being opposed by disgruntled elements. This bogey is being raised by those who are feeling the threat to their vote bank,” the minister of State for Personnel said.

The Centre on Tuesday allowed people from across the country to buy land in Jammu and Kashmir by amending several laws, a move which the mainstream political parties in the union territory said was akin to putting the erstwhile state up “for sale”.

Singh hailed the new land laws as a welcome step.

Trusts raising funds in India and abroad in the name of charitable activities and then using those funds for carrying out secessionist and separatist activities in J&K,” the agency said.

The case was registered on October 8 under various sections of the IPC and the UAPA on receiving “credible information that certain NGOs and Trusts are collecting funds domestically and abroad through so-called donations and business contributions” and then using them to fund terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir, it said.

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at him and fled. We immediately started an investigation and Kalpesh Solanki, the Dy SP, was entrusted with the task. A police complaint was lodged according to the IPC clauses, under the People’s Representation Act and also the Gujarat Police Act. We started an analysis of the video footage of the event, photographs of the event and other sources.”

“Meanwhile, through inside information, the police found out about a person named Rashmin Patel of Shinor village in

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GANDHINAGAR, OCT 28 (IANS): The Vadodara police has nabbed the miscreant who hurled a chappal (slipper) at Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel. He was identified as Rashmin Patel and the police believe he is associated with the Congress.

Informing the media, Vadodara Superintendent of Police (SP), Sudhir Desai said, “During the public rally held at Purali village in Karjan, while the Deputy Chief Minister was addressing the media somebody hurled a chappal

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Dimapur, Monday 26: The National Peace Prayer Centre at Nihoto village has successfully inaugurated its new building at the prayer centre on the 26th of October 2020. The New building was dedicated to the Glory of God by Rev. Dr. Phughoto Aye, Executive Secretary WSBAK. The New building is named as “Mission Home,” with the vision of propagating mission to the Nation as well as to world at large. Rev. Dr. Aye, in his message shared that this Prayer Centre should be the channel where an initiation for peace to prevail in our generation should begin. He also challenged the people to hear the still voice of God that speaks to us everyday as we fast and pray and devote ourselves to God. This building was proposed by Dr. Nihoto P. Chishi, Founder and Chairman NPPC with few well wishers and donors who contributed in the Mission of Gods Kingdom.

Dr. P. Chishi constructed this Mission Home with a Boarder vision for Generations to come and Seek Peace by Seeking God. This Mission home is specially built for Christian Camping, Seminars, Crusades and Religious Activities.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 28 (PTI): Hailing the Indian Army’s actions in “truly” protecting the integrity and sovereignty of the country, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that while the troops are standing firm in eastern Ladakh, the ongoing talks for peaceful resolution of the crisis will continue.

In an address to the top commanders of the Army, the defence minister described the Army as one of the “most trusted and inspiring” organisations in the country and said it is the government’s national priority to provide the best weapons, equipment and clothing to the troops braving extreme weather and hostile forces to defend India’s territorial integrity.

Nearly 50,000 Indian Army troops are currently deployed in a high state of combat readiness in various mountainous locations in eastern Ladakh in sub-zero conditions.

In a tweet after his address to the commanders,

weather and hostile forces to defend our territorial integrity,” the Army quoted Singh as saying.

The minister also asserted that there will be no budgetary constraints for capability development and meeting other requirements of the Army.

The defence minister also reaffirmed the faith of the billion-plus citizens in the Indian Army as one of the “most trusted and inspiring” organisations in the country, the Army said in the statement.

In his address, Singh mentioned the stellar role played by the Army in guarding the country’s borders and fighting terrorism, apart from providing assistance to the civil administration whenever called for.

“Actions of Indian Army truly ensure the integrity and sovereignty of our great nation,” he said.

Referring to the situation along the border with Pakistan, the defence minister complimented the Army’s response to cross border terrorism and ceasefire violations and its excellent synergy with Central Armed Police Forces and police in tackling terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Building Trust in a Digital Consumer Landscape,” included responses from 162 executives from India, and 1,448 executives in Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, the Philippines, South Africa, the UK and the US. The research uncovered how technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), national digital IDs and super-apps can help overcome hurdles and possibly create new challenges to building digital trust.

In the survey, large number of respondents said biometrics will be the dominant payment customer authentication method while improved fraud detection and security is the greatest benefit to using AI and a

national digital ID system will help prevent consumer fraud.

Approximately 93 per cent of India and 85 per cent of global executives say biometrics are likely to be used to authenticate the vast majority of payments in the next 10 years. About 37 per cent of India and 43 per cent of global respondents noted that improved fraud detection and security is the greatest benefit to using AI. This was the top selection by far with smoother customer experience being the second most used answer globally at 29 per cent worldwide and 27 per cent in India.

Furthermore, the vast majority of executives, 95 per cent in India and 79 per cent globally, think national digital IDs will help fraud

“Ensuring consumer trust starts with preventing fraud. Our research overwhelmingly showed that biometrics, AI and national digital IDs aren’t just a fad for consumer fraud prevention. They are key for trusted commerce for the foreseeable future,” said Srivastava.

In the survey, about 91 per cent of India and 73 per cent of global executives believe consumers are comfortable sharing personal data with private companies, while nearly 71 per cent of worldwide and 93 per cent of India executives believe consumers are comfortable sharing personal data with governments.

Brazilian, Chinese and Dominican Republican executives have vastly differing views about whether or not consumers are willing to share data with private companies versus government bodies (more than 10 per cent difference in each country between sharing with governments and companies).

Chinese respondents believe consumers are much more comfortable sharing personal data with government bodies than companies. Brazilian and Dominican Republican executives have the opposite belief.

New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI): Microblogging platform Twitter on Wednesday said the company remains committed to openness and transparency, and will stay in regular touch with the government to share timely updates.

The company’s statement comes in the backdrop of its appearance in front of the joint committee of parliament on Data Protection Bill, 2019, on Wednesday.

Representatives of the social media company were also questioned by the members on showing Ladakh as part of China.

Committee chairman Meenakshi Lekhi had told PTI that Twitter’s explanations to the panel on showing Ladakh as part of China were “inadequate” and that the act amounts to criminal offence attracting imprisonment of seven years. Representatives of Twitter had told the panel that the company respects the sensitivities of India.

“The recent geo-tagging issue was swiftly resolved by our teams. We are committed to openness, transparency around our work and will remain in regular touch with the government to share timely updates,” a Twitter spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

Interest waiver: Outstanding as of Feb 29 for ex gratia relief up to Rs 2 crore for the sixmonth moratorium period is implemented by November 5, as decided by the government.

Last Friday, the government had announced the scheme for grant of ex gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified loan accounts.

The lending institutions have been asked to complete the exercise of crediting the amount in the accounts of borrowers by November 5.

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with regard to the eligible borrowers in respective accounts for the said period irrespective of whether the borrower fully or partially availed the moratorium on repayment of loan announced by the RBI on March 27, 2020.

The scheme is also applicable on those who have not availed the moratorium scheme and continued with the repayment of loans.

The scheme, which Som Parkash was announced as per the direction of the Supreme NEW DELHI, OCT 28 and retail industry through Court, is likely to cost the (IANS): The government is various policies.

The minister also urged exchequer Rs 6,500 crore. in the final stages of preparing a new National Retail the industry to come forTrade Policy, Minister of ward and contribute towards Across State for Commerce and making India Atmanirbhar 1. Form a liking for Industry Som Parkash said in every possible way and to (4,2) on Wednesday. elevate the country’s image 7. K2, for example “We are in the final globally. Parkash said that (8) stage of drafting a National Covid-19 has had an impact 8. Patterned open- Logistics Policy, a New on the people, economy and work fabric (4) Industrial Policy, a e-com- the businesses, but the indus10. Girl's name (6) merce Policy and a National try has worked along with Retail Trade policy,” he said the government to contain 11. Lump of gold (6) at the inaugural virtual ses- the spread of the virus.

14. Pig pen (3) sion of ‘FICCI MASSMERHe also said that the 16. Continues (5) IZE 2020’. The national government has already 17. Gaelic (4) retail trade policy is being launched a series of pro19. Traitor (5) formulated to support the grammes to transform India 21. Leprosy victim development of the sector into a global economic hub.

(5) that will benefit 65 million “In the last few years, we 22. Belong, conform small traders, besides con- have seen significant im(3,2) tributing a significant chunk provements in ease of doing 23. Set of actors (4) to India’s GDP, he added. business ranking, which has 26. Cutlery item (5) Parkash said that the been possible due to trans28. Boy or girl's name government will extend all formative measures taken by (3) support to the e-commerce the government,” he said.

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of the non-restoration of freight traffic by the Railways, Amarinder Singh had written to Goyal, expressing serious concern that if the freight movement is not started immediately, “not only Punjab will face serious disruption in economic activities and shortage of essential supplies, but Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Leh and Ladakh will also face serious economic crisis”.

He cited various requests received by the state government from different quarters, including Central ministries and departments, for immediate resumption of freight movement through Punjab.

However, after restoration of movement of freight trains on October 23, the Railways had unilaterally stopped movement of all freight trains in Punjab, Amarinder Singh pointed out in his letter to Goyal.

EDBA bans single-use plastic DIMAPUR: The East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) informed all the shop Owners/shop keepers that, the association has imposed total banned on single use plastic carry bags with or without handle irrespective of thickness and size, plastic cutlery including plates, plastic cups straws, stirrers and other decorative made of Styrofoam (thermocol) polythene, nylon, poly-vinyl-carbohydrates ,poly-propylene & poly-styrene, as per the directive of Nagaland Government , A press release by the EDBA grievances cell convenor Ayeto N Aye stated that in support of Nagaland government’s cabinet decision, the EDBA has asked all the shop owners/shopkeepers to the order and immediately stop use of single use plastic/carry bags within EDBA jurisdiction.

If anyone found violating the Government order, fine will be imposed as per the Government order, the release added.

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standard in the books of the lending institutions as on cut off date of February 29, 2020, it said.

The period reckoned for refund shall be from March 1 to August 21, 2020 that is six months period or 184 days, it said.

The ex gratia relief will be credited to the account of all eligible borrowers without any requirement to apply, it said.

As per the scheme, the lending institutions shall credit the difference between compound interest and simple interest

tionary.

In a statement two days ago, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had sought personal intervention of Railways Minister Piyush Goyal for restoration of freight movement, which remained suspended even after the farmers’ decision to partially lift their blockade.

The Chief Minister spoke to the Minister in the light of the decision of the Railways to extend the ban on movement of goods trains for another four days till October 29.

The decision to discontinue freight movement in Punjab, subsequent to partial success of negotiations with the farmers, had negated the efforts of the state so far, said the Chief Minister, warning that the move may, in fact, further provoke the agitated farmers protesting against the Centre’s farm laws.

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According to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the scheme, the relief shall cover the following segments –MSME loans, education loans, housing loans, consumer durable loans, credit card dues, automobile loans, personal loans to professionals and consumption loans.

Loan accounts with sanctioned limits and outstanding not exceeding Rs 2 crore (aggregate of all facilities with all the lending institutions) and such accounts should be

CHANDIGARH, OCT 28 (IANS): Punjab is heading towards major power outage with its thermal plants facing a deficiency of coal in wake of non-plying of goods trains in the state for almost a month now, state officials said on Wednesday.

Most of the plants have been left with storage of two-four days and because of this, they are operating at a minimal capacity.

The current requirement of electricity per day in the state is 6,000 megawatts (MW) and it is largely met through purchase from the national grid.

“We are left with a coal supply of two-four days and the situation is going to worsen if the coal supply is not restored,” A. Venu Prasad, CMD, Punjab State Power Corp Ltd, told the media.

With the state-owned thermal plants in Ropar and Lehra Mohabbat have been shut, the government is procuring electricity laregely from other state thermal units located in Rajpura, Talwandi Sabo and Goindwal.

“We are procuring 5,000 MW of power from other sources against the demand for more than 6,000 MW,” said a senior func-

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NEW DELHI, OCT 28 (PTI): The loan outstanding as of February 29 would be the reference amount for calculating the differential interest amount under the ‘scheme for grant of ex gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest’ according to the FAQs released by the Finance Ministry.

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday asked all lending institutions, including non-banking financial companies, to ensure that the scheme of waiver of interest on interest for loans

Punjab stares at power crisis with coal supplies running out

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NEW DELHI, OCT 28 (IANS): A new global and India study by the Economist Intelligence Unit for TransUnion has overwhelmingly found the key to whether or not companies go out of business hinges on providing consumers friction-right digital transactions.

As many as 94 per cent of India and 85 per cent of global executives surveyed as part of the study said they believe smooth transactions are “essential to business survival”, rather than merely a competitive edge.

“Covid-19 has dramatically accelerated digital transformation with 61 per cent of our global survey respondents saying their organisation has changed their digital transaction process due to the pandemic,” said Shaleen Srivastava, Executive Vice President and head of Fraud, Solutions and Alternate Data at TransUnion in India.

“But all of this digital progress will be wiped out if we can’t remove these barriers to building bilateral digital trust. For instance, two-thirds of global executives in the study who said their company changed their digital transaction process as a result of the pandemic experienced glitches.”

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Trump steps up attacks on Biden Says 2020 election is a choice between ‘super’ recovery and ‘Biden depression’ MILKWAUKEE (US), OCT 28 (PTI): US President Donald Trump has said that the 2020 presidential election is a choice between a “super” economic recovery led by his administration or a “Biden depression” as he targeted his Democratic challenger Joe Biden.

With just seven days left for the most crucial American presidential election in recent memory, Trump intensified his campaign by having as many as three rallies on Tuesday, with one of them being in rain and freezing cold.

“Seven days from now, we are going to win this state and we are going for more incredible years in the White House,” Trump said in identical speeches in three battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Nebraska. “This election is a choice between a Trump super recovery or a Biden depression. That’s what you are going to have with the raise of taxes, the biggest

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Donald Trump campaigning in Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday.

tax increase in our history.

It’s ridiculous. It’s a choice between a Trump boom or a Biden lockdown. Let’s lock it all down and by the way speaking of lockdowns, let’s get your governor to open it up. Let’s get them to open it up,” Trump said.

Seeking his second four-year term, Trump is currently trailing in latest polls against Biden. However, Trump looked confident of his electoral victory on November 3, asserting that he is experiencing a wave-like situation across the country.

“We have a campaign that’s actually more enthusiastic and I would say that had to be number one in history four years ago but you know what this is going to be the most important

election in the history of our country because you see what is happening. The radical left and you are going to defeat Biden and dark money donors and corrupt special interest.

“On Tuesday, you’re going to see a red wave like they’ve never seen before and they saw a very big one.

I will tell you what they got a glimpse of four years ago... they said where did these people come from?” said the president.

They are great Americans, they do not want anything but a level-playing field and they came out and voted... This is going to be bigger and they know it.

They see what is happening, he said, adding that one of the most important issues in the election is law

and order.

In all the three rallies, Trump made fun of Biden at times, saying that he is weak, and does not want to be the president. “Biden is soft and weak and too scared to be pres(ident) -- he doesn’t want to be president, let’s face it.

You know, you got his bad body language… That’s a lot of bad body language from Joe,” Trump said amidst applause from his thousands of supporters who chanted ‘Four More Years’ and ‘We Love You’.

At all the three rallies, Trump showed clips from Biden’s past speeches and interviews in which he is seen to be contradicting his own speeches and views on issues like oil, fracking, taxes and China.

In Nebraska, Trump said that Biden has pledged the biggest tax hike in the history of the country. On the other hand, he said that he has given working families record-setting tax cuts.

“And in my second term, I will cut middle-class taxes very substantially more,” he said.

“If Biden wins, China wins and China will own the USA. If Biden wins, he will do bad things. By the way, he’s not a good guy, just so you understand,” he told his supporters.

US will open embassy in Maldives: Pompeo

Armenia, Azerbaijan continue fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh

MALE, OCT 28 (PTI): The US will open an embassy in Maldives, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday as he held talks with leadership of the strategically located island nation in the Indian Ocean, weeks after the two countries clinched a key defence cooperation agreement.

“I am pleased to announce our plan to open an Embassy in Male. Since the establishment of our diplomatic ties in 1966, we’ve seen Maldives make great progress in supporting democratic institutions, and we are proud to partner with them on regional security issues,” Pompeo tweeted.

US embassy services for Maldives is currently available from the US embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The State Department earlier said that Pompeo will travel to Male to “reaffirm our close bilateral relationship and advance our partnership on issues ranging from regional maritime security to the fight against terrorism.” The top US diplomat said he had a “great” meeting with the Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

YEREVAN, OCT 28 (AP): Deadly fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh showed no signs of abating Wednesday despite a USbrokered cease-fire that took force just two days ago and has so far failed to halt the flare-up of a decadesold conflict.

Nagorno-Karabakh officials said Azerbaijani forces hit Stepanakert, the region’s capital, and the nearby town of Shushi with the Smerch longrange multiple rocket systems, a devastating Sovietdesigned weapon intended to ravage wide areas with explosives and cluster munitions. One civilian was killed in Shushi and two more were wounded, officials said.

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry rejected the accusations and in turn accused Armenian forces in using the Smerch multiple rocket system to fire at the Azerbaijani towns of Terter and Barda. The strike on Barda killed 14 people and wounded over 40, Azerbaijani authorities said.

Armenian Defense Ministry spokeswoman Shushan Stepanian called

The fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh has killed nearly 1,000 people.

accusations of striking Barda “groundless and false.” Nagorno-Karabakh lies within Azerbaijan but has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since a war there ended in 1994.

By then, Armenian forces not only held Nagorno-Karabakh itself but also captured substantial areas outside the territory’s borders.

The latest fighting, which began Sept. 27, has involved heavy artillery, rockets and drones, in the largest escalation of hostilities over the separatist region in the quarter-century since the war ended.

Hundreds, and possibly thousands of people, have been killed in the fighting.

The deadly clashes

continued for over a month despite numerous calls for peace and three attempts at establishing a ceasefire.

The latest truce began Monday, after talks facilitated by the United States, and came after two failed attempts by Russia to broker a lasting truce. All three cease-fire agreements were immediately challenged by reports of violations from both sides.

According to Nagorno-Karabakh officials, 1,068 of their troops and 39 civilians have been killed in the clashes so far, while 122 civilians have been wounded.

Azerbaijani authorities haven’t disclosed their military losses, but say the fighting has killed 69 civilians and wounded 322.

Satellite imagery captures Iran carrying Israel extend science accords into West Bank settlements out construction at Natanz nuclear site DUBAI, OCT 28 (AP): Iran has begun construction at its Natanz nuclear facility, satellite images released Wednesday show, just as the UN’s nuclear agency acknowledged Tehran is building an underground advanced centrifuge assembly plant after its last one exploded in a reported sabotage attack last summer.

The construction comes as the U.S. nears Election Day in a campaign pitting President Donald Trump, whose maximum pressure campaign against Iran has led Tehran to abandon all limits on its atomic program, and Joe Biden, who has expressed a willingness

3 social media CEOs face grilling

by GOP senators WASHINGTON, OCT 28 (AP): The CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are facing a grilling by Republican senators making unfounded allegations that the tech giants show anticonservative bias.

The Senate Commerce Committee has summoned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Google’s Sundar Pichai to testify for a hearing Wednesday. The executives agreed to appear remotely after being threatened with subpoenas. With the presidential election looming, Republicans led by President Donald Trump have thrown a barrage of grievances at Big Tech’s social media platforms, which they accuse without evidence of deliberately suppressing conservative, religious and anti-abortion views.

to return to the accord. The outcome of the vote likely will decide which approach America takes. Heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S. nearly ignited a war at the start of the year.

Since August, Iran has built a new or regraded road to the south of Natanz toward what analysts believe is a former firing range for security forces at the enrichment facility, images from San Francisco-based Planet Labs show.

A satellite image Monday shows the site cleared away with what appears to be construction equipment there.

Analysts from the

James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies say they believe that site is undergoing excavation.

“That road also goes into the mountains so it may be the fact that they’re digging some kind of structure that’s going to be out in front and that there’s going to be a tunnel in the mountains,” said Jeffrey Lewis, an expert at the institute who studies Iran’s nuclear program. “Or maybe that they’re just going to bury it there.”

Iran’s mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

JERUSALEM, OCT 28 (AP): The United States and Israel amended a series of scientific cooperation agreements on Wednesday to include Israeli institutions in the West Bank, a step that further blurs the status of settlements widely considered illegal under international law.

Until now, three USIsraeli science cooperation agreements excluded projects in areas captured by Israel in the 1967 Mideast war — including the West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.

Israeli and American officials signed protocols amending the Binational

Industrial Research and Development Foundation, the Binational Science Foundation, and Binational Agricultural Research and Development Foundation at a ceremony in the West Bank settlement of Ariel.

Israel captured the West Bank and east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war, and

in the decades since have built dozens of settlements that are now home to over 500,000 Israelis.

The Palestinians seek the West Bank and east Jerusalem as part of a future independent state. Most of the international community considers Israeli settlements illegal under

international law.

Breaking with decades of American policy, the Trump administration recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moved the US Embassy there. It also recognized Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights, which was captured from Syria in the 1967 war.

CONGRATULATIONS #TETSO2020 NAGALAND UNIVERSITY UG EXAM 2020

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7TH MILE MODEL VILLAGE CHUMUKEDIMA CIRCLE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Established 1948 village recognized 22.05.1951

REJOINDER TO MAKRI GB AND PARTY It has been brought to the notice of this village that a certain Makri GB and party has been laying claims to about 12.5 acres of land within 7th Mile Model Village for which notice has been found to have been issued in certain local news papers particularly in Nagaland Post on 20-10-2020. In this regard, the village council of 7th Mile Model Village would like to make it clear to all concerned that the village was established by Late Lhouzekuo Angami, Late Lhoko and Late Vipon Angami father of Late Niza Angami in 1948 and has been recognized as a village since 22-05-1951, and the village has been enjoying all the government facilities since then.

The village has been paying house tax, participating in the elections and census operations of the government since 1951. However, till date no such Makri GB any single member of Makri party have settled let alone appointed GB in the said village. No house tax record, electoral roll or census record of such Makri GB and party are found in the village. Therefore their claim as stated in their said notice is false and hence not valid.

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We look forward for the same cooperation even in the near future.

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Om Puri honoured at India International Film Festival of Boston

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ate actor Om Puri was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the third India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB 2020).

The Best Feature Film Award went to the Malayalam film “Kaanthi”, which narrates the story of a blind tribal girl and her mother’s attempts to get treatment for the girl.

The film showcased the love between the mother and daughter as well as bureaucratic woes.

The Best Actor (male) in a feature film award went to Victor Bannerjee for his portrayal of a priest in “Josef: Born In Grace”.

The Best Actor (female) award was given to Shylaja Ambu who played the part of the tribal mother in “Kaanthi”.

The Best Short Film award went to the Iranian film “Better Than Neil Armstrong”, while “Baitullah” was adjudged Best Film With A Social Cause.

The three-day event included personalities like Luke Mendes, Brahmanand Singh, Sushant Singh, Danish Renzu, Tanuja Chandra, Saleel

Shriniwas Kulkarni, Mikhil Musale and Swanand Kirkire. Several topics like drug use, the mafia, Bollywood as judged by the media, and the future of Indian cinema in the Covid era, were discussed.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was accorded to the late Om Puri, and received by his wife Nandita Puri. Another highlight of the festival was a conversation with chef Vikas Khanna, recipient of the “Pride of India Award”.

The film festival, based in Boston, USA, was held virtually this year, from October 16 to 18.

“I was very nervous at the start but then eventually we felt comfortable.

It was very different and sometimes difficult, doing a virtual film festival, but it was a new way to

learn,” said IIFFB founder and festival director Razia Mashkoor.

Talking about the festival, judge Rohit Chandra said: “Although our annual film festival is typically in person, the virtual format allowed us to organise several Zoom panels, bringing together Bollywood icons and film lovers alike to debate salient film-related topics. The virtual format also allowed the viewer to enjoy IIFFB’s film selections from the comfort of their own homes.”

To this, another judge Suraja Menon Roy Chowdhury shared: “The breadth of creativity displayed, as well as the topics showcased in the submissions was impressive. With film entries from 11 countries, we were able to glimpse different cultures as well as appreciate the talent present in both independent and commercial cinema globally. This was truly an International Film Festival!”

The dates for next edition of the film festival were also announced.

Next year, the festival is scheduled to be held from September 24 to 26.

(IANS)

John Mpamei to Dharma Production has to release new single apologise, or pay fine: Goa Minister

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ohn Mpamei, a recording artist, singersongwriter and musician, born and raised in Manipur, is all set to release his new single, titled “LOC”, on November 6, and will be available on iTunes and Spotify.

John had earlier released more than five official music videos on National and International Radio and TV channels including Vh1, 9XO etc.

“This song has always meant a lot to me because the message really aligns with the pandemic situation, especially in times like this, it is so important to believe in love and stay optimistic even when things feel impossible! There are thousands of people missing their families to safe guard the country with a hope and believe that one day everything will be alright” states the artiste.

Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani get engaged

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ingers Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are now engaged.

“Hey @gwenstefani thanks for saving my 2020... And the rest of my life.. I love you. I heard a YES!,” Shelton tweeted on Tuesday.

Stefani shared the news on Instagram with a photo of her kissing her fiancé while flaunting her ring. “@blakeshelton yes please,” she captioned it.

Celebrities were soon congratulating the couple.

Singer John Legend wrote on Twitter: “Congratulations! Amazing news!!!!”

On Instagram, singer Dua Lipa said: “Congratulations!!! Best news.”

Shelton and Stefani have been a couple for about five years, getting together shortly after Shelton divorced singer Miranda Lambert.

This will be his third marriage.

Stefani was previously married to singer Gavin Rosedale. They officially split in 2016. They have three children.

10 Million Won fine for Yang Hyun Suk on gambling charges

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rosecution has demanded a fine of 10 million won (approximately $8,813) for YG Entertainment’s former CEO Yang Hyun Suk on charges of gambling.

On October 28, the Seoul Western District Court held the second trial for Yang Hyun Suk, who in June had been indicted on charges of flying to Las Vegas, United States seven times between July 2015 and January 2019 and gambling using a total of approximately $335,460 with four other individuals.

Yang Hyun Suk’s lawyer admitted to all charges at the first trial held last month, but stated that part of the evidence presented by the prosecution did not serve as adequate proof.

At the second trial, Yang Hyun Suk’s lawyer said, “As revealed through the police investigation, Yang Hyun Suk did not take part in prostitution mediation or other activities with Seungri. YG Entertainment’s overseas headquarters was established for the sake of the artists’ international activities and is operating as normal.

The investigation clearly revealed that there were no instances of illegal activities related to prostitution mediation or concealment of property.”

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lawyer continued, “The defendants visited Las Vegas for the sake of their artists’ business and vacation and only spent two to three hours per day of their leisure time gambling.

Although the total sum of money spent by the defendants is a large amount, when split between each person, it cannot be argued as such. Considering this evidence, the severity of the crime can be seen as minor.

However, the defendants are reflecting on their actions that were contrary to the law.”

The prosecution stated, “Although the case was initially forwarded as habitual gambling, we decided to indict the individuals on charges of gambling. The defendants have no previous record of gambling offenses, and it’s difficult to view the purpose of their trip as gambling due to the presence of their family and

company officials in Las Vegas. In addition, the money spent on gambling does not amount to a large amount per person. Due to these reasons, we have decided to indict the defendants on charges of gambling.”

The prosecution requested a fine of 10 million won (approximately $8,813) for Yang Hyun Suk after considering factors such as his lack of previous gambling offenses as well as the number of times and amount of money spent on gambling.

In his final statement, Yang Hyun Suk said, “I apologize for causing everyone trouble due to my mistake. I am seriously reflecting on my actions and will not make the same mistake again.”

Yang Hyun Suk’s sentencing hearing for his gambling charges will take place on November 27.

(Soompi)

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Shelton and Stefani got to know each other while working on the show “The Voice”. In a 2017 interview, Shelton acknowledged that many fans were not too thrilled when they became a couple.

“In people’s defence, I think it’s so hard for people to wrap their head around why Gwen would want to be with me. I don’t blame them,” he said.

During an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” last year, Stefani gushed about how Shelton, who is from Oklahoma, impressed her parents, who hail from California.

“We’re, like, driving, and Blake’s in his truck and there’s a tree that had, like, been blown down in the road,” she said.

“And Blake gets out, and he’s like, ‘All right’. And he gets in the back of the truck. He has, like, a big chain and he pulls it out. He wraps it around the tree, and my whole family is, like, ‘Oh my God, he’s a man!’”

(IANS)

he controversy surr o u n d i n g t h e a lleged indiscriminate dumping of PPEs and other unsegregated garbage, by a production crew hired

by Karan Johar’s Dharma production, for a shoot in a Goa beach village last week, continued to brew on Wednesday.

Goa’s Waste Management Minister Michael Lobo has now demanded an apology from the Mumbaibased Dharma Production, failing which a fine for littering would be imposed.

“First of all, the directors or owners (of Dharma Production) should apologise to the people of Goa for doing such a thing. Tender an apology on Facebook, that it was an error and accept fault. We will fine (them) otherwise. Dharma Production will be fined by the Goa Waste Management,” Lobo said.

Earlier on Wednesday, a day after Kangana Ranaut highlighted the issue on Twitter, claiming that careless dumping of garbage harms the environment, Goa-based line producer Dilip Borkar, who had been hired by the Karan Johar production firm, said that the national award winning actress did not know

ground realities.

“No one knows the ground reality. Kangana Ranaut does not know anything about what is happening here. This is wrong. She is spoiling Goa’s name,” Borkar told a press conference in Panaji on Wednesday.

“There are efforts to defame us. We do not know why, maybe because Dharma Production is involved or Karan Johar’s name is involved,” Borkar said.

The controversy erupted after photos of garbage bags indiscriminately dumped by the film production crew went viral on social media, following which the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), a government agency which oversees film-shoot related regulation, issued a showcause notice to Borkar. The notice had said that norms

of garbage disposal were not followed, while disposing of non-biodegradable waste, which included PPE gear used in the film shoot.

Borkar said that the shooting for the Dharma Production film starring Deepika Padukone, was being carried out in a villa in the beach village of Nerul in North Goa and the daily collection of garbage was dumped at a site designated by the local village Panchayat authority.

“The garbage was disposed of by a local contractor appointed by the village Panchayat every day. Only on Sunday, he failed to do so, after which the photos went viral,” Borkar said.

The controversy went viral after Rananut on Tuesday uploaded photos of the littered garbage bags on Twitter.

(IANS)

Big B, SRK celebrate 20 yrs of ‘Mohabbatein’

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egastar Amitabh Bachchan and superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday celebrated the 20th anniversary of filmmaker Aditya Chopra’s “Mohabbatein”, saying that they are thankful for the continued love the film has received.

Released on October 27, 2000, “Mohabbatein” marked the first onscreen collaboration between Bachchan and Khan.

The romantic-drama also revitalised Bachchan’s career after a dip in the 1990s.

As Narayan Shankar, the strict principal of an all-boys college, Gurukul, the 78-year-old veteran had transitioned from playing a hero to characters his age.

Khan, who played music teacher Raj Aryan Malhotra, continued his tryst with romantic dramas after hits like “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” “Dil To Pagal Hai”

and “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”. Bachchan took to Twitter and posted a montage of the film, along with his popular dialogue, “Parampara, Pratishtha, Anushasan”. “’Mohabbatein’ is special for many reasons. Twenty years of this beautiful love story, a roller coaster of emotions. Eternally grateful for all the love you continue to shower,” he tweeted.

Shah posted an audio of his popular dialogue from the film and wrote, “Pyaar aise hota hai... Saying the lines once again after 20 yrs, still remember how in a small studio had recorded the same with Adi breathing down my neck & Yashji loving it. Sudden nostalgia.”

Also starring Aishwarya Rai, Uday Chopra, Shamita Shetty, Jugal Hansraj, Kim Sharma, Jimmy Shergill and Preeti Jhangiani, “Mohabbatein” went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year.

AN APOLOGY

I, Miss. Ruth Murry (25 yrs) D/o. Lt. Khumkho Murry, Village Wokha Village tendered an apology to Miss. Wokharo Kithan and her family by using her image/photo in social media i.e. facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp by chatting and talking with some unknown men by using different contact numbers i.e. 7085687113, 9366488562 and 8787411851 since 2017 by defaming her name and her reputation.

I therefore, tendered an apology to her and promised not to repeat the same in future.

Ruth Murry (25 yrs) D/o. Lt. Khumkho Murry Village Wokha Village WC-240 PRAISE THE LORD! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME.

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TSC holds first futsal tourney

India’s Tour of Aus: CA arranges D/N warm-up game ahead of 1st Test

Teams pose for the lens at TLBC Convention ground.

DIMAPUR: Tesophenyu Sporting Club (TSC) organised its first open futsal tourney from October 22 to 23 at TLBC Convention ground. The tournament was aimed at bringing together football enthusiasts, develop stamina, skills and agility of players and strengthen friendship amongst various clubs during the pandemic at grassroot level.

The tourney lasted for two days whereby Neighborhood Boys Tseminyu trounced Phenomenal FC

with four goals by three goals in the final match and walked away as the champion with a cash amount of Rs 12000 and certificates.

Phenomenal FC emerged as the runnersup collecting Rs 6000 and certificates. Ntsenlo Semp from Neighbourhood Boys was adjudged player of the tourney while Kenyuhyulo Seb of Phenomenal FC was adjudged as the best goal keeper.

Genesis Store Tseminyu sponsored individual prizes such as player of

the tourney and best goalkeeper. Various well wishers of club sponsored the tourney.

Altogether 17 teams participated for the first open futsal tourney of Tesophenyu Sporting Club. The Club said it will endeavour to make the futsal tourney a yearly event and has also announced the first open football tournament for men and volleyball tournament for women starting from January 11 to 22 ,2021 at GHS Tesophenyu ground.

Melbourne, Oct 28 (PTI): The Indian cricket team will get an additional Day/Night warm-up game in Sydney as a tune-up to the series-opening Pink Ball Test against Australia in Adelaide from December 17, the host board announced on Wednesday unveiling the full schedule of the 69-day engagement.

The tour will include a 14-day quarantine-cumtraining period in Sydney starting November 12 for the Indians who will fly in after the IPL final on November 10.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will begin with a day-night encounter at the Adelaide Oval on December 17, followed by Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (December 26), the Sydney Cricket Ground (January 7) and the Gabba (January 15).

As per BCCI’s demands, there is a week’s gap between the Boxing Day Test at the MCG and the New Year’s Test at the SCG. “India’s squad will arrive in Sydney on Novem-

ber 12 subject to Australian Border Force travel authorisation and the appropriate departure-approvals. The team will quarantine in Sydney prior to the first match of the series on November 27,” Cricket Australia stated in a media release. “...CA can also confirm dates for tour matches ahead of the Test series.

India A will take on Australia A at Drummoyne Oval (New South Wales) (December 6-8), and India will play Australia A in a daynight match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (December 11-13),” the release stated.

According to the release, the three-match ODI Series will have matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground (November 27, 29) and Manuka Oval, Canberra (December 2).

That will be followed by the three-match T20 International Series at Manuka Oval, Canberra (December 4) and the Sydney Cricket Ground (December 6, 8).

The white-ball matches will be held in two cities -- Sydney and Canberra.

The Adelaide fixture

Classic Cup 2020 called off DIMAPUR: The Classic Cup 2020 football tournament has been cancelled for this season due to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A press release

by Classic Club president K. Neibu Sekhose wished patrons, well wishers, teams and clubs and the general public to stay safe and follow all SOPs and collectively fight against this pandemic while also expressing regret for the tournament being called off

Josep Bartomeu steps down as Barcelona FC prez Barcelona, Oct 28 (IANS): Barcelona FC have confirmed that president Josep Maria Bartomeu has stepped down from his post. Bartomeu, who had replaced Sandro Rosell as Barca president in 2014, resigned on Tuesday rather than await a fans’ vote of confidence on his future at the club. The rest of the board of directors stepped down alongside him and an election will be held to appoint a new president within 90 days. “This is a wellconsidered, calm, consensual and collective decision by my fellow directors who have accompanied me over recent years in a loyal and committed fashion with regards to the project and the club, and who have made so many sacrifices thinking always of Barca,” Bartomeu said in a statement.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We convey and express our deepest gratitude to every individual and organisations, friends and all the well wishers who stood with us in our time of grief and sorrow at the unfortunate demise of our beloved Late Zhekuto Yeptho, who left for his heavenly abode on 25th Oct. 2020. Your help towards our family members with cash and kinds, moral and prayer supports will be ever cherished. We are overwhelmed by the love and affection bestowed upon our family. Words are inadequate to express our gratefulness.

Our special thanks to : 1. V. Kashiho Sangtam, Minister Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining.

2. Chopipa Sangtam, P.S. to Minister.

3. Er. Z. Inahoto Yeptho.

4. S. Kakuto Chophy, SRCS Co-operation, Kohima 5. Akato Yeptho, Dimapur.

6. K. Ghokiho Yeptho.

7. Alise Sangtam.

8. Hozheshe Yeptho, Chairman Nitoi Village Council.

9. Kahuto Chophy, President Sitimi Area Local Committee.

10. Yangseba Sangtam.

11. Unity Baptist Church, Dimapur 12. Associate Pastor Fellowship (Sumi) Minister Hill, Kohima.

13. Sumi Baptist Church, Longmatra Town.

14. Longmatra Village Council.

15. Honito Baptist Church.

16. Honito Village Students’ Union.

Inability to mention each and every individual is deeply regretted. May our Almighty God continue to bless each and everyone of you in the days to come.

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will be the first day-night Test played between the two teams.

Neither side has lost a day-night Test previously, with the Australians winning all four twilight Tests in Adelaide against New Zealand, South Africa, England and Pakistan, and India winning its only encounter at Eden Gardens versus Bangladesh in 2019.

Nick Hockley, CA’s Interim CEO, thanked the BCCI for playing a constructive role in scheduling the series amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have worked closely with the BCCI for many months to bring this tour to life, and I cannot speak more highly of the professional, thorough and collaborative manner with which they have approached this tour in these extraordinary and complex times.”

“I would like to express my gratitude to everyone at the BCCI for the faith and support they have shown in the plan we have developed, which we believe will result in a safe and successful summer for all involved,”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ODI Series: 1st ODI: Friday, Nov 27: SCG (D/N) 2nd ODI: Sunday, Nov 29: SCG (D/N) 3rd ODI: Wednesday, Dec 2: Canberra (D/N) T20I 1st T20: Friday, Dec 4: Canberra (Night) 2nd T20: Sunday, Dec 6 –

We, the bereaved family members of LATE RENPHANO LOTHA would like to extend our profound gratitude to each and every individual, relatives, friends and well-wishers who stood by us in our hard time through physically, materially, financially and spiritually at the time of illness and demise on 25-10-2020.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one individually, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Husband, Children & Relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7 We , t h e f a m i l y o f Late N. Rithu Zeliang would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the relatives, churches, neighbours, friends and well wishers who showed great support and kindness during the illness and demise of our beloved father. We have experienced so much love, strength and hope during the most difficult and trying times.

We would like to convey special thanks to: 1. Shri Namri Nchang, Hon'ble MLA 2. Shri Supu Jamir, Ex Candidate Dmp II NDPP Late N. Rithu (Lungrithubo) Zeliang 3. Liangmai Baptist Phumling, Born-01-03-1947 Jalukie Town Died-24-10-2020 4. Nchangram Baptist Phumling 5. Ao Baptist Church, Jalukie Town 6. Kaleilwa Colony, Jalukie Town We regret our inability to thank each and every individual and organisations. But it is our prayer that the Almighty God bless you abundantly in return.

SCG (Night) 3rd T20: Tuesday, Dec 8 – SCG (Night) Test Series 1st Test: Dec 17-21 – Adelaide (Day/Night) 2nd Test: Dec 26-30 – Melbourne 3rd Test: Jan 7-11 – Sydney 4th Test: Jan 15-19 – Brisbane.

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It's been a decade since you left us but we still feel your vibrant presence with us all the time. We continue to remember you in awe, the exceptional woman who carried the wisdom of generations and left us a legacy of love, perseverance and an unbreakable family bond. Your memories will eternally be treasured by our grateful hearts.

Loving Family Members.

BORN ON : 11/05/1968 – DIED ON : 25/10/2020

art Ayres said: “The NSW Government is pleased to support Cricket Australia and ensure that Australians get to see a Summer of cricket.”

NSW Acting Minister for Sport, Geoff Lee added: “We can’t wait to host one of the world’s best teams for a terrific summer of cricket with the SCG ready to host the third test in January.

“NSW loves its cricket and we are so pleased we could work hand in hand with Cricket Australia to make this series happen.”

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Hockley said. Hockley also said that the Boxing Day Test might feature spectators at the MCG as the board is coordinating with the Victorian State government on the issue. “...we are working with the Victorian Government and the Melbourne Cricket Club on plans to safely host spectators at the iconic event with details to be confirmed in due course,” Hockley said.

NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, Stu-

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Died on: 29th October, 2010

A LETTER TO MY GRANDMOM

I thought of you with love today, but that’s nothing new, and the days before too. The pain of losing you never goes away, I go about the things I have to do.

And as the hours pass I think of you again, I want to call you and just hear your voice. Then I realize that I have no choice. For you are not there and now my heart cries just to see you again, To tell you how much I love you and how sorry I am for my shortcomings.

A part of me went along with you the day you left me.

Ipuza Akiviu your love for me cannot be replaced. I miss you every day.

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Your loving grandson SAMBO

Acknowledgement “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

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The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. (Job 1.26)

Born : 10.01.1999 – Died : 19.10.2020 We, the family of Late Wechetsho Tsuha, who went home to be with Lord on 19.10.2020, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, churches and well wishers who stood with us physically, financially, materially and spiritually at his sudden demise.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri. Kevelhii (ABI) Chizo 2. Mr. Khroshe Puroh 3. Shiirhoba Village Council and Baptist Church.

4. Phek Town Baptist Church 5. Farmers of AZO Agri-link road.

6. New Colony and Zion Colony Phek Town.

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Loving Parents and Relatives

Born : 25th July 1971 Died : 20nd October 2020 It is difficult to find words to express how thankful we are for your expressions of love to our family from the day of illness till the demise of my beloved husband and our father and brother, Lt .Y.C. Lymba Chang.

Whether you kept us in your thoughts, sent a lovely arrangements or helped us in any way, please know that your love and kindness has brought us great comfort and will always be remembered.

Our special thanks to: 1. Doctors and nurses of Faith Hospital Dimapur 2. Naga Council Dimapur 3. Nagaland Foothill Road Committee (NFRC) 4. Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation 5. Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Union Dimapur 6. Chang Khulei Setshang 7. Chang Tribal Council 8. Chang Union Dimapur 9. Changsao Thangjam Dimapur 10. Chang Students' Union Dimapur 11. Longtang Village Council 12. Longtang Village Baptist Church 13. Noksen Town Students' Union 14. Platinum Jubilee Noksen Town 15. Kuda Village ‘A’ Khel Council 16. Neighbours and Youths, Kuda Village ‘A’ khel 17. Kuda/Burma Camp/Walford Youth Fellowship 18. Chang Baptist Church Dimapur 19. Chang Baptist Fellowship Sangtamtilla 20. Chang Baptist Fellowship, Naharbari 21. Chang Baptist Church, Chumukedima 22. Chang Baptist Church, Diphuphar ‘B’ 23. Chang Baptist Fellowship Mhaikam:Peren 24. Chang Baptist Fellowship, Naga United 25. Staff of GPS Verazuma 26. Neighbours and youths Kuda Village 27. Friends, well wishers, in-laws and relatives.

We deeply regret our inability to thank every individual personally, but it is our earnest prayer that the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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B’desh team gets ready to welcome Surya makes a statement as MI beat RCB Shakib Al Hasan as his ban ends today Abu Dhabi, Oct 28 (PTI): Suryakumar Yadav made a statement with an unbeaten 43-ball 79 as Mumbai Indians put one foot in the play-offs following their five-wicket victory over Royals Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match here on Wednesday.

Not considered for the tour of Australia despite his consistent run in domestic cricket and IPL, Suryakumar led MI’s chase of 165 and helped the defending champions reach the target with five balls to spare.

Earlier, Jaspirit Bumrah (3/14) was his usual devastating self in the death overs as MI pulled things back to restrict RCB to 164 for six.

During the game, Bumrah picked up his 100th IPL wicket in the form of RCB captain Virat Kohli, who, incidentally, also was his first scalp in the lucrative event.

The win meant that Mumbai Indians continued to top the table with 16 points. With another two games left, they are all but through to the play-offs.

The second half belonged to Surya, who plundered 10 fours and 3 sixes, and he not only took the team out of trouble after

MI players celebrate the wicket of Devdutt Padikkal at the IPL match against RCB, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Wednesday. (PTI) early jitters, but also took them home.

Hardik Pandya (17) played a useful cameo.

MI were in spot of bother at 72 for three, having lost openers Ishan Kishan (25), Quinton De Kock (18) and Saurabh Tiwary (5) cheaply.

But that did not deter Surya, who initially upped the ante in the 10th over, hammering a six and four off Yuzvendra Chahal (2-37).

Surya and Krunal

Pandya (10) collected 13 runs off the 12th over and then he took on Dale Steyn, hitting him for three fours.

A determined Surya kept playing shots at will and hammered three boundaries in the 16th over as the equation came down to 35 runs from 24 balls.

He played round the park and fittingly finished the game with a boundary.

E a r l i e r, D evd u t t Padikkal pummelled the Mumbai attack into submission with a 45-ball 74.

Put in to bat, Padikkal, who smashed 12 fours and a six, added 71 runs for the opening wicket with Josh Philippe (33).

However, the RCB then suffered a middleorder collapse as Mumbai roared back into the game with lead pacer Bumrah doing the bulk of damage.

Padikkal began with a boundary over deep extra cover and then struck successive fours off Krunal Pandya, as RCB fetched 12 runs in the third over.

The two openers continued playing their shots, the highlight being Philippe’s six over Trent Boult’s head in the fifth over.

Padikkal then went on the offensive against James Pattinson, collecting two fours, as RCB raced to 54 for no loss in six overs.

However, leg-spinner Rahul Chahar (1/43) pulled things back for Mumbai, removing Philippe, who was stumped by Quinton De Kock.

Padikkal, who hit another two boundaries off Chahar, completed his fifty with another four.

Skipper Virat Kohli (9) perished early as RCB slipped to 95/2, but Padikkal continued his onslaught against Chahar, hammering a six and two fours, as RCB got 16 runs in the 15th over.

Mumbai then took four wickets in quick succession, removing AB De Villiers (15), Shivam Dube (2), Padikkal and Chris Morris (4), as RCB slumped to 138/6.

Gurkeerat Mann made a quick 14 but Mumbai Indians, known for their effectiveness in the death, allowed RCB only 35 runs in the last five overs.

Lakshya pulls out of SaarLorlux after SRH likely to ‘wait and watch’ on father tests positive for COVID-19 Wriddhiman Saha’s groin niggle Saarbrucken (Germany), Oct 28 (PTI): Defending champion Lakshya Sen on Wednesday pulled out of the SaarLorLux Open Super 100 tournament after his fathercum-coach D K Sen tested positive for COVID-19 here.

The 19-year-old Indian was aiming to recover from an early exit in Denmark Open recently before his campaign in Germany came to an abrupt end.

“We had gone for the mandatory COVID-19 test on Monday. The result came last evening. I tested positive. It is unfortunate that Lakhsya had to withdraw. He had worked hard for the tournament,” D K Sen told PTI. He said he is asymptomatic and “is doing absolutely fine”.

“I don’t feel any change, I am fine. We are trying to get a second test done.”

Lakshya said he is disappointed at the turn of events.

“I am the defending

Lakshya Sen champion of this event and I am very disappointed and sad with this development,” he wrote in his letter to the organising secretary.

“Under the circumstances, I do not want to jeopardise the safety of other players and hamper the functioning of the tournament.”

Lakshya, who claimed five titles in the senior circuit last year including two BWF World Tour Super 100 top honours SaarLorLux Open and Dutch

Open, received a bye in the opening round.

The wrote in the letter: “This is to inform you that after coming to play the Saarlorlux event in Saarbrucken with my coach D.K.Sen and Physio Abishek, we were asked to go to Frankfurt to get a COVID test done by the organisers.

“We participated in the Denmark Open last week and travelled from Copenhagen. As advised we then went to Frankfurt and got our COVID tests done. “In the tests, myself and my Physio Abhishek are found negative, unfortunately my coach is tested positive,even though he has no symptoms.

“I feel that being in close contact with my coach who is tested positive, I should also isolate myself.

“I request you to kindly grant me permission to withdraw my entry.”

Lakshya was scheduled to play USA’s Howard Shu in the second round later in the day.

Dubai, Oct 28 (PTI): Wriddhiman Saha’s groin injury is “not serious” but his IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad is expected to adopt a cautious approach after consultation with the BCCI’s medical team as the senior wicketkeeperbatsman is Australia-bound after the T20 event.

Saha had picked up the niggle during his matchwinning innings of 87 off 45 balls against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday and didn’t keep wickets with substitute Shreevats Goswami replacing him.

“Unfortunately, he’s got a little groin niggle but hopefully it isn’t too bad,” SRH skipper Warner said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Saha is part of India’s Test team which will play four games starting midDecember during the tour, which begins next month.

A senior BCCI source said that all the franchises have been told to be a bit cautious with regards to fitness of national team players. “It doesn’t look very serious at the moment but there is a three-day gap be-

fore Sunrisers’ next game (vs RCB on October 31). Let’s keep our fingers crossed,” the official said.

There is a possibility that Saha may be advised to skip the next two games and in case Sunrisers make it to play-offs, he would be fully fit. During an IPLT20.com interview with star spinner Rashid Khan, Saha said that he would “hopefully” soon recover from injury.

It was on skipper Warner’s insistence that Saha took chances during the Powerplay overs. In all, he hit 12 fours and two sixes.

“I asked David how should I approach this innings and he told me that you should just bat freely.

We needed to take chances in the first six overs and since it clicked, we got the momentum going our way,” Saha told Rashid during the interview.

“Once David started striking cleanly, I took a back-seat and watched him strike it cleanly. Once David was dismissed, I again took over and converted the boundaries when the ball was pitched in my hitting areas.”

“The biggest thing is that we can fill up the gap that his absence had created. He always makes important contributions with the bat and ball.”

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Minhajul Abedin said Shakib will be eased into the international scene through the domestic route.

“Our best player is coming back to the field. He now has to prepare himself for domestic tournaments since we don’t have any international series for the time being,” Abedin said.

“We have to monitor his physical condition. Let him start in domestic cricket.

We should give him time but he is a very experienced player. He won’t take long to get back into rhythm,” he said.

Abedin admitted that Bangladesh badly missed Shakib during the last one year.

“We definitely missed him. He is one of the best all-rounders in the world, and there are so few of them these days. We are lucky to have a batting all-rounder like him, which gives us a lot of advantage.”

Dhaka, Oct 28 (PTI): Bangladesh’s cricket establishment is waiting eagerly to welcome Shakib Al Hasan with open arms as he completes his one-year anti-corruption rule violation ban on Thursday.

Shakib was handed a two-year ban, with a one-year suspended sentence, by ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit on October 29 last year, for failing to report multiple corrupt approaches by an Indian bookmaker.

Shakin during numerous interactions later has confessed that it was a mistake on his part to have not notified the authorities.

And Mahmudullah said the Bangladesh cricket team is waiting with bated breath to welcome back Shakib into the dressing room.

“Our boy is coming back home,” said an elated Bangladesh T20 captain Mahmudullah, which is the collective mood of country’s cricketing fraternity.

“We know that Shakib has been the best player for so many years, for the Bangladesh cricket team.

We are all eagerly waiting

for his return to the dressing room,” Mahmudullah was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo.

“It feels good to know that we can see him, talk to him and spend time with him,” he added.

The 33-year-old allrounder is currently in the United States with his family and is expected to return to Bangladesh early next month.

“Shakib is a champion player. I think it won’t take him long to get back to rhythm. I believe that he will get it back as soon as he enters the cricket field,” said Mahmudullah, who has been playing international cricket along side Shakib for the last 13 years.

Gokulam Kerala FC’s home ground is special to me: A Tom

Ronaldo to miss Barca match after latest COVID-19 test

Kozhikode, Oct 28 (IANS): Ajin Tom has a particular liking towards EMS Corporation Stadium, the home ground of Gokulam Kerala FC. The stadium is where his football career took wings and the 20-year-old right-back considers it a lucky place to be.

It was at this very stadium where he got selected to the state football team that finished runners-up in the national under-14 championship held at Kalyani in 2003.

The performance in the squad paved the way to AIFF Elite Academy and spent his formative years, honing skills, under the project to select the best of the Indian U-17 world cup squad.

“It all started at Kozhikode. I was studying at Farook Higher Secondary School and I used to play at EMS Corporation Stadium. The under-14 state selection was there and I got into the squad. So the stadium has a special place in my mind,” Tom said.

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BARCELONA, OCT 28 (AGENCIES): Cristiano Ronaldo criticised the Covid-19 testing system as Juventus left him out of the squad for the Champions League game against Barcelona, reports BBC Sports.

The 35-year-old has been self-isolating since a positive result for the virus on 13 October, and had another test before Wednesday’s match.

The Italian club would not comment on whether he tested positive again.

Ronaldo said he was “feeling healthy” on social media and then lambasted the PCR test.

The result from a PCR test reveals whether someone currently has the virus or not. The ex-Real Madrid player was set to face Barcelona forward and rival Lionel Messi for the first time since 2018.

Ronaldo last played in Portugal’s 0-0 draw with France on 11 October.

Juventus will also be without defenders Giorgio Chiellini and Matthijs de Ligt for the game in Turin,

Cristiano Ronaldo while Leonardo Bonucci and Paulo Dybala will be assessed.

The 1995-96 Champions League winners beat Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 in their opening game of this year’s group stage. Barcelona are set to be missing midfielder Philippe Coutinho, who injured his left hamstring in Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid in La Liga.

The length of the 28-year-old’s absence will “depend on how the injury evolves”, according to Barca.

Barcelona beat Ferencvaros 5-1 in their opening Champions League group match.

Old Trafford to hold 23,500 socially distanced fans Italy bans spectators at Emilia Romagna GP MANCHESTER, OCT 28 (AGENCIES): Manchester United have modified Old Trafford to accommodate 23,500 socially distanced spectators, and say they are “bemused” by the ongoing ban on fans at stadiums, reports BBC Sports.

The government had proposed crowds be gradually reintroduced from the start of October but made a U-turn following a rise in coronavirus cases.

“We received government guidelines,” said Collette Roche, United’s chief operating officer. “I’m convinced that we would be able to [accommodate fans] safely.”

Last month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the new restrictions were likely to remain in place for the next six months.

The financial impact of the pandemic has severely affected several sports and teams, including United who suffered a £70m drop in expected revenue in the period to 30 June 2020 as a direct result of it.

Old Trafford stadium at Manchester.

Roche told Sky Sports News: “It’s quite bemusing to understand why people can gather in other settings such as on an aeroplane or in a restaurant, or even in a cinema to watch football, when we know we’ve got the plans and the process is ready to deliver a match

day here safely.

“We spent around two months working with the government guidelines to develop the right processes and measures to make sure that we can have around 23,500 people in this stadium safely social distancing.”

She added that United had plans to introduce staggered arrival times for fans and temperature checks before entry to minimise risks.

Earlier in October, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said clubs had been punished

by a “quadruple whammy” over the continuing ban.

He told the Times: “Firstly that the optimism of 1 October has been taken away; secondly that there will be a sports bailout but that it wouldn’t include football; thirdly that the Premier League will be expected to secure the future of the EFL while dealing with the implications of having no fans until possibly March; finally the opening up of entertainment arenas within sometimes a couple of miles of football grounds without any road map for the return of football supporters.”

Premier League football had been free to watch via subscription channels following last season’s resumption in the summer, but since then a controversial extra £14.95 pay-perview fee has been introduced for some games.

Fans boycotting these games have raised more than £300,000 for charity, with the TV scheme set to continue at least until next month’s international break.

Spectators were allowed into the Portimao Circuit to watch the Portuguese Grand Prix last weekend.

IMOLA, OCT 28 (AGENCIES): The Italian government has banned spectators from attending this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at the historic Imola track, reports BBC Sports.

Imola had hoped to allow 13,000 spectators into the track on Saturday and Sunday but the rise of coronavirus cases across Italy has forced a U-turn.

The government has banned crowds at events among a raft of other mea-

sures to slow the spread of the virus.

F1 said it “understands and respects the decision taken by the authorities”.

Imola is returning to the F1 calendar for the first time since 2006.

It held 27 consecutive races from 1980, first as a one-off stand-in for Monza as the host of the Italian Grand Prix and then from 1981 as a second race in the country with the title San Marino GP.

The circuit has won a place this year as a result of the major changes to the schedule caused by the pandemic, which has forced F1 to hold a largely European calendar.

The race will be held over a compressed two-day schedule over the weekend, with just one practice session on Saturday morning before qualifying in the afternoon.

The race is at 13:10 local time (12:10 GMT) on Sunday.

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