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PM, Rajnath pay tribute to CDS Rawat, and others at Palam airbase in Delhi NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): The bodies of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and Brig LS Lidder and 10 others killed in the tragic helicopter crash near Coonoor were brought to the national capital on Thursday night. An Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft carrying the bodies from the Sulur airbase touched down at the Palam technical airport at around 7:35 p.m. Heart-wrenching scenes were seen at the Palam airport as 13 caskets were placed inside a hangar in presence of their family members. Some of the family members of the personnel killed in the chopper crash were also present, including Rawat’s two daughters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh and the country’s top military brass
Police seek info from public on Oting incident DIMAPUR, DEC 9 (NPN): State police has appealed individuals to come forward and provide any information regarding the December 4 Oting killing. In a communiqué, SP (Crime) and PRO Nagaland police said that any person having photos, videos, suspicious activities from primary source or any other information connected with the incident may share/submit the materials in original, not forwarded (secondary source), in the interest of police investigation. PRO said individuals may contact the Special Investigation Team (SIT) or share information via phone call or WhatsApp message to +91 6009803048 or email to otingsit@gmail.com. Police assured that the identity of the informant will be kept confidential on request. The original recorded audio/video/document would be collected from the source after following due legal procedures, PRO said. It may be mentioned that the state government had set up a SIT to probe into the December 4 firing incident. SIT will conduct investigation under the overall supervision of ADG (L&O) Sandeep Tamgadge, with IGP (R) Limasunep Jamir as the chief investigation officer and four police officers.
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Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh pay tribute to late Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, during a wreath laying ceremony at Palam Airbase in Delhi, Thursday(PTI)
on Thursday paid homage to India’s first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, Brig LS Lidder and 10 more defence personnel at the Palam air base after their bodies were brought to Delhi in a military aircraft. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, Army Chief MM Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, Air Chief Marshal AVR Chaud-
hari, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar were among those who paid homage to the deceased at a sombre ceremony. It was reported earlier that the severity of the IAF chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district was making it difficult for the team concerned to positively identify the bodies of the 13 individuals who lost their lives in the crash. However, officials
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said the mortal remains of only four-- CDS, his wife, Brigadier LS Lidder and L/ Naik Vivek Kumar could be positively identified and the final rites would be performed as scheduled. The other bodies will be kept at the mortuary at the Army Base Hospital till they are identified. Army officials said the bodies of those identified will be released to families for last (Cont’d on p-5) rites.
Gen Naravane frontrunner for CDS post NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): The government is set to begin the process soon to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff with Army Chief Gen MM Naravane emerging as the front-runner for the top post that fell vacant following the demise of Gen Bipin Rawat in a tragic helicopter crash. The move by the government comes even as a number of retired military commanders said it will be prudent to appoint Gen Naravane to the top military post as he is retiring as the Chief of Army Staff in five months. Gen Naravane is the senior-most among the three service chiefs. The name of former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd) was also doing the rounds. People familiar with the development said the government will draw up a small panel comprising senior commanders from the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.
Govt to hold Spl NLA session to press for repeal of AFSPA Correspondent
KOHIMA, DEC 9 (NPN): A special one-day session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) is to be held tentatively on December 20 to discuss the controversial Armed Forces (Special Power) Act 1958 including the Naga Political issue. This was decided at a meeting by the Core Committee of the Parliamentary Committee on Naga Political headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio at Hotel Vivor here Thursday. This was informed to Nagaland Post by minister of planning & coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs minister
Neiba Kronu, who is also the member secretary of the committee. Kronu said that the tentative date for the special assembly session has been set for December 20. He also said the Governor is to give his assent for convening the special assembly session. The decision also comes against the backdrop of the state cabinet to urge government of India to repeal Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 from Nagaland. Several organizations, including the Naga Students’ Federation had also appealed to the state government to convene a special Assembly session to pass a
resolution for repealing of the draconian law. It may be recalled that chief minister Neiphiu Rio, while speaking at the mass funeral service in Mon town on December 6, had said: “We’re urging the Central government to remove AFSPA from Nagaland. I have spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah who has taken the matter very seriously.”. It may also be recalled that the state cabinet had decided to support the demands of the Konyak Union (KU) addressed to President of India on December 6, for repeal of AFSPA from the North East and to set up a special investigation team (SIT), under a competent
investigating agency, to conduct an independent inquiry and also to include two members in the SIT from Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation etc. Kronu also said the cabinet decided that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) complete its investigation within one month. On the demand for withdrawal of 27 Assam Rifles from Mon district, Kronu had earlier said that the government would need to look into it and discuss it with the Centre. The demand for repeal of AFSPA has found wide support among all organisations and politicians both within and beyond Nagaland.
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Amit Shah misled Parliament on Nagaland, claims Adhir Chowdhury NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday claimed that Home Minister Amit Shah had “misled” the Lok Sabha when he said that security forces had opened fire on civilians in Nagaland after they tried to flee. He also said that a Congress delegation on a visit to Nagaland was stopped at Jorhat by the district officials. “Inside the House, the home minister had given a misleading statement when he said those people who were shot dead had tried to flee after being signalled to stop,” Chowdhury said in the Lok Sabha during Zero Hour.
Neiphiu Rio along with his cabinet colleagues and others at 'In Memoriam' programme. (NP)
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KOHIMA, DEC 9 (NPN): Upping the ante, chief minister Neiphiu Rio said the unfortunate incident at Ot-
ing was a clear case of both abuse and misuse of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Speaking at the event “In Memoriam” in honour
and memory of 14 Konyak brothers who were massacred by 21 Para Special Forces of Indian Army on December 4, he termed the incident as the “most unfor-
Demands SIT to complete probe before Dec 25 DIMAPUR, DEC 9 (NPN): Konyak Union (KU) has demanded that Union home minister Amit Shah should withdraw his statement in Parliament wherein he had stated that the Oting incident was a fallout of mistaken identity. Re g r e t t i n g S h a h ’s statement in Parliament, the union stressed that he should rely on concrete facts and evidences, and not just make lopsided statements spoon-fed by the Indian Army. It asked him to respect the sentiments of the people by withdrawing his remark. KU also appealed to the Central and State governments not to politicise the December 4 Oting Yatong massacre by restricting people from visiting the area to pay last respects to the victims. The union said it welcomed foes and
However, he appealed to them not to retaliate violently, “not because they could not but because they would not”. He stressed that it was time to defeat violence with non-violence and for the biggest Naga tribe to show the world that they also had the biggest heart.He thanked families of the 14 deceased Konyak brothers, Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO), Konyak U n i o n ( K U ) , Ko n ya k Students’ Union (KSU), (Cont’d on p-5)
More than 20 villages without govt school in Kiphire district Tsipise Antony
KIPHIRE, DEC 9 (NPN): More than 20 recognised villages in Kiphire district do not have government schools. It has been learnt that Kiphire district education office and senior subdivisional education office had placed the matter before Kiphire District Planning & Development Board, which subsequently forwarded it to the State government in 2018. But, since then there has been no positive outcome from the school education department.
Children belonging to Lihtsaoung village seen walking to school.
District education officer (DEO) Deenabandhu Panda said the government had requested those villages to construct school build-
ings on their own and the school education department would provide teachers. Consequently, he said some villages constructed
temporary school buildings, though the department was yet to provide teachers. The DEO said the department was aware of the matter and was trying its best to accommodate the deprived students of the village and would make some arrangement in the coming year. He said the villages that did not have schools at present would be able to send their children to Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vdyalaya (KGBV) residential school at Pungro and a similar school at Kiphire. Mentioning that lodging and food
“Those people who have been admitted to the hospital have said ‘direct marise’. It means they have been shot directly,” he said. Chowdhury said Congress president Sonia Gandhi had constituted a delegation comprising Lok Sabha members Gaurav Gogoi and
KU asks Shah to withdraw statement
Oting killings clear case of abuse, misuse of AFSPA: Rio tunate and careless act by the Indian security forces”. He pointed out AFSPA legitimised killing on mere suspicion, adding that Oting was not the first time where civilians had to bear the brunt of the draconian law. He recalled that Nagas had opposed the Act for decades and they would continue to advocate its removal. Calling the Konyaks as the “bravest and fiercest” among the Nagas, Rio said he understood their anger and sadness inflicted on them by the security forces.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Anto Antony to visit Mon village in Nagaland and share the grief of the locals whose family members were killed in the firing by security forces. “The Congress leaders were stopped from visiting Mon district. This government stops us from visiting Lakhimpuri Kheri. This government stops us from visiting Nagaland. The situation is deteriorating in the entire northeast,” Chowdhury said. Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said the issue raised by Chowdhury pertained to the state government and not the Lok Sabha.
would be free, he said applications would have to be filed two months in advance at district education office, Kiphire. As per section 6 of the Right to Education Act, 2009, a neighbourhood should have a primar y school (Class 1 to 5) within one km radius and upper primary school (Class 6 to 8) within three km radius. Lihtsaoung villagers air grievances: Established in 2011 and recognised by the State government in 2014, Lihtsaoung village in Kiphire district has no (Cont’d on p-8) school.
friends alike during such time of grief in accordance with customary norms. It cautioned that it should not be held responsible for any untoward situation that could arise on account of such restriction within its jurisdiction. KU further appealed to the Special Investigation Team to expedite and finish the probe before December 25. While clarifying that the media restrictions at “ground zero” was at Oting Yatong, the union also cautioned members of media fraternity against fabricating false news and distorting facts. Appreciating the masses for observing the sevenday public mourning, the union appealed to all concerned to be more respectful towards the victims to avoid any unwanted incident during the mourning period. KU also deeply resented telecom ser vice providers’ act of shutting down mobile network on December 5 that restricted communication and dissemination of information,
leading to the unfortunate mob uprising that ultimately resulted in vandalization of its office, attack on Assam Rifles camp and the death of an innocent Konyak person. Clarifying that it had never demanded or requested any form of compensation, either from the Centre or State government, KU stressed that no monetary value on earth could replace the lives of the 14 innocent Konyak youth massacred on December 4 and 5. Hence, it warned the Central government not to play with the sentiments of Konyak people and instead deliver justice before Christmas. The union also expressed deep shock at the sudden demise of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and 13 others in a fatal helicopter crash and conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved families. Mourning the dead along with rest of the country, it prayed to the Almighty to bring comfort and solace to all the bereaved families.
NSF stages sit-in dharna against AFSPA
NSF functionaries and others during the dharna. (NP)
Correspondent
KOHIMA, DEC 9 (NPN): At the call of North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) organised sit-in dharna in front of Raj Bhavan here on Thursday against the imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the North-eastern States. Students took part at the dharna with placards that read “Repeal the Draconian Law AFSPA 1985”, “Indian Army foe of North Eastern people”, “We stand in solidarity with our Naga brethren - the innocent civilians who were brutally killed at Oting village, Mon
district”, etc. They also burned effigies of security forces with AFSPA written on them. Addressing the gathering, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep reiterated the demand that Government of India (GoI) should set up a court-monitored committee headed by a retired Supreme Court or high court judge to conduct an impartial probe into the killings at Oting and Mon. He insisted that the culprits should be brought to justice immediately. He demanded that the draconian law should be repealed and human rights restored in the Naga home(Cont’d on p-8) land. K Y M C
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Seminar for ‘educated unemployed youth’ held
The seminar participants along with resource persons Dr. M Chuba (sitting 2nd from left) and Dr. Aotoshi (sitting 3rd from left). (NP)
Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, DEC 9 (NPN): Chuchuyimlang Kaketshir Telongjem under the aegis of the Chuchuyimlang Kaketshir Telongjem Educational Trust organised a seminar for the “educated unemployed youth” on the theme “owning our future” at Imlang Salang, Chuchuyimlang with MARCOFED Ltd. chairman & vice-chairman Dr. M Chuba Ao and Dr. Aotoshi as the resource person, here, Thursday. Delivering his lecture, vice-chairman MARCOFED Ltd and managing
trustee Nagaland Gandhi Ashram, Chuchuyimlang, Dr. Aotoshi said that an entrepreneur was one who was willing to risk in starting a new business. Dr. Aotoshi said that entrepreneurship was all about self-reliance and that it was a noble profession where one was taught to be equipped with moral principles such as passion, dedication, innovation and integrity. He also said that entrepreneurs were the best global ambassadors of cultural and traditional bridge. However, he cautioned the young aspiring entrepreneurs not to focus on a business venture which
was readily available but to focus on originality and to identify with it. MARCOFED Ltd. chairman, Dr. M Chuba Ao shared about the government and institutions schemes and the support the participants could expect for entrepreneurship. Earlier, while delivering the welcome note, the Chuchuyimlang village council chairman, Ao Sanen Pongen informed that the seminar was being held to inspire the educated unemployed youth to opt for entrepreneurship, where Chuchuyimlang Kaketshir Telongjem Educational Trust in partnership with the church and the village council would provide interest-free soft loans. The inaugural function was chaired by APW, CBA, Imsunaro and invocation was said by CBA Pastor, Rev. T Lima while the seminar was moderated by APCE, CBA, Imnasenla. Along with the educated unemployed youth, the participants of the seminar included members of the church, village council, VDB and VDVK Chuchuyimlang.
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FSSAI registration camp held in Zunheboto DIMAPUR: Food Safety Mokokchung Zone, directorate of health and family welfare (H&FW) organised FSSAI registration and licensing camp at police point, Zunheboto town. During the campaign initiated by designated officer (food safety) Merenlemba Ao and food safety officer, Sukumlo Yanthan, the designated officer stated that the purpose of the camp was for greater coverage of online registration and renewal of licensing. He highlighted about FSSAI license and informed that it was mandatory. Interested persons may apply online from the website foscos.fssai.gov.in.
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Trg on skill development under JJM held in Dmu DIMAPUR: A two-day training on skill development under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) support activities was held from December 8-9 at the PHED rural division office premises. The training was organised by District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM), PHED Dimapur district. In a press release, IEC consultant, Vibou Seyie informed that the programme began with introduction by district coordinator, Imojungla. The district coordinator informed that the training was aimed at imparting basic skill development in order to ensure sustainability of water supply infrastructures, adding that community participation would play a vital role in sustenance of water supply systems. Speaking on the top-
Participants along with officials of PHED Dimapur division after the training programme.
ic “sustainability of JJM schemes”, SDO (PHED) urban division, Mughalu V Sema said that sustainability of JJM schemes would depend largely on the role of the communities. Operation and maintenance of the water sup-
ply systems by GP leaders/WATSAN and the skilled personnel would play a vital role on sustainability of the scheme, he exhorted. Altogether 38 participants from 11 villages were trained on trades such as
plumbing/fitter, welding and masonry. The programme was chaired by JE (PHED), Hotolu Aye. Certificates were also handed over to the participants by executive engineer, PHED (rural) division, Vikeduolie.
Nagaland University organises ‘Quiz on Madhya Pradesh’ DIMAPUR: Nagaland University (NU), Lumami organised a “Quiz on Madhya Pradesh” on December 6 in the conference hall of the department of geography as part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative of the government of India. In a press release, Nagaland university informed
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that the programme was organised for 26 post graduate students who were part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Club (NU) where eight students participated. The questions and answers for the quiz was provided by Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, the partner university of
Nagaland University for the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat activities. The quiz masters were assistant professor, deaprtment of law, Dr. Rumi Dhar and public relations officer (PRO) and nodal person, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Club, Peter Ki while the judge was assistant professor, department of forest science, Dr.
Gyati Yam. During the competition, three students were adjudged as winners. Nongmei Phom from the department of zoology, Elizabeth from the department of EVS and Biman Gogoi from the
department of botany were declared first, second, and third respectively. The prizes were handed by dean students’ welfare and convener, EBSB Club (NU), professor Wangshimenla Jamir.
1st Death Anniversary of our Beloved Mother
Lt. Kevileü Ngully
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M. Asang Jamir, Chungliyimsen [15.03.1944 – 28.11.2021] We, the bereaved family of our beloved Late M. Asang Jamir, would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the invaluable expressions of sympathy and kind gestures shown to us during his prolonged illness and sad demise. We convey our heartfelt gratitude to all the friends, neighbours, churches, organisations, unions and villagers and everyone who stood by us and supported us physically, financially, spiritually during our difficult times and loss. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our earnest prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly. We share special gratitude to: 1. Shri. Metsubo Jamir, Hon’ble Minister RD, 8. Mokokchung District Pensioner Association Govt of Nagaland 9. Chungliyimsen Village Council 2. Kumlong Ward Council 10. Chungliyimsen Baptist Church 3. Kumlong Baptist Church 11. Chungliyimsen Revival Church 4. Jangpetkong Senso Mungdang 5. Edith Douglas Hr. Sec. School, Mokokchung 12. Chungliyimsen Kichu Clan 6. Moayimti Baptist Church 13. Chungliyimsen Fellowship, Mokokchung 7. Police Baptist Church 3rd NAP Tuensang 14. Chungliyimsen Union, Mokokchung -Loving Wife & Relatives mkc-465/21
“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Romans. 14:8 Dearest Mom, it’s been a year since you left us to be with the Lord. Our lives have not been the same without you. We miss your loving presence every single day. We thank God for your life, for letting us have the most loving and caring mother, who is beyond compare. We love you. – Loving children, in-laws, grand children & relatives.
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Acknowledgement
Through this column, we the bereaved family members would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, churches, organizations, families and friends who stood by us during the brief illness and sad demise of our beloved father Lt. Er. Nikuto X Achumi. We are indebted beyond words for the immeasurable support you extended to us through your prayers and for aiding us morally, financially and physically throughout this harrowing experience. In moments like this, there is nothing more heartening than knowing that we are not alone. Your selfless love and concern reaffirms our faith in the goodness that exists in this world, and this helps us to have hope for the future. Our special thanks to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
Shri. Er. PICTO SHOHE, Hon’ble MLA, ATOIZU Shri. C. L. JOHN, Hon’ble MLA, CHEN Shri. ESHAK KONYAK, Hon’ble MLA , ABOI Shri. E. E. PANTEANG, Hon’ble MLA, MOKA Shri. N. BONGKHAO KONYAK, Hon’ble Advisor DUDA Shri. JOSEPH HESSO DIG, PHQ KOHIMA Shri. YONGNYAK KONYAK, VICE- PRESIDENT, NDPP Shri. CHUMLAMO HUMTSOE, ADC ABOI Smti. Er. KAHULI SEMA, CHIEF ENGINEER & PWD (R&B) Shri. Er. VIHOKHE ACHUMI, S.E. MON STAFF OF CE OFFICE PWD (R&B) KOHIMA NAGALAND STAFF OF EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OFFICE, ABOI DIVISION SUMI BAPTIST CHURCH DIPHUPAR USUTOMI BAPTIST CHURCH ATOIZU TOWN BAPTIST CHURCH, NITO MOUNT SBAK, NITO MOUNT LOCHOMI BAPTIST AKUKUHOU AMIPHOTO PRAYER FELLOWSHIP NCRC AKUKUHOU USUTOMI VILLAGE PASTORS FELLOWSHIP ABOI TOWN SHENA OLD BAPTIST CHURCH SHENA NEW BAPTIST CHURCH USUTOMI BAPTIST CHURCH, YOUTH DEPARTMENT SUMI BAPTIST CHURCH DIPHUPAR, WOMEN DEPARTMENT DOCTORS & STAFF OF CHC ABOI ZHEVISHE VILLAGE COUNCIL USUTOMI VILLAGE COUNCIL G.B’s USUTOMI VILLAGE SAPTIQA AREA KUKAMI HOHO
30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59.
SUMI COMMUNITY COUNCIL DIPHUPAR USUTOMI UNION DIMAPUR USUTOMI UNION KOHIMA USUTOMI UNION ZUNHEBOTO KONYAK UNION, ABOI UNIT KNSK, ABOI UNIT LOKOBOMI ANGULIMI ENO ANILIMI ACHUMI KUPOSHUKULU NAGALAND G - 12 SOCIETY SAPTIQA AREA PUBLIC ORGANISATION DIPHUPAR NAGA STUDENTS’ UNION DIPHUPAR NAGA YOUTH ORGANISATION DIPHUPAR SUMI KIPHIMI KUQHAKULU SAPTIQA AREA KIPHIMI KUQHAKULU USUTOMI KIPHIMI KUQHAKULU ABOI AREA STUDENTS’ UNION UNIQUE CLUSTER LEVEL FEDERATION PUNEBOQA STUDENTS’ UNION SMB, H.M & STAFF, TUYITU FOUNDATION SCHOOL EX- SPORTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS SBCD SHENA OLD UNION KOHIMA RESIDENTS OF L-KHEL DIPHUPAR Shri. THEPFUZHALIE JACK ANGAMI Mr. & Mrs. AVIKHU ZHIMOMI Shri. MENGUTUO RIO Shri. THEPFUSATUO RIO Mr.& Mrs. HOVISHE ACHUMI Mr. & Mrs. VISHETO YEPTHO Mr. & Mrs. GHOVUKHU CHOPHI Mr. & Mrs. SAMUEL ZHIMOMI
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Loving wife, son and family members
Born on : 04/08/1990 – Died on : 05/12/2021
Lt. Er. Nikuto X Achumi
Born : 15/09/1967 – Died : 25/11/2021
Words are inadequate to express our sincere gratitude to all those who stood by us spiritually, physically, financially and materially at the sad demise of my beloved wife Late Kivikali Sumi, who passed away for heavenly abode on 05/12/2021 at Mishikito Village, Dimapur, Nagaland. We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank each and everyone of you individually, but pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Our special thanks goes to : 1. Mishikito Village Baptist Church 2. Kupuhe Village Baptist Church 3. All Ranks and files of GPRN/NSCN 4. Relatives and friends 5. Yehemi Dimapur Union. 6. New Vete Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur. dp-5896/21
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Imphal
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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021
Members of various student bodies holding a banner Lotha Hoho officials at Mon during the visit on at the programme on Thursday. December 8.
DIMAPUR: The All Tamil Nadu Students’ Association (ATNSA), Students’ Union of University of Madras (SUUM), Naga Students’ Union Chennai (NSUC) and NCF Chennai jointly conducted a condolence programme for the innocent victims of the Oting massacre at the main campus of University of Madras on Thursday. In a press release, NSUC informed that during the programme, advisor of All Tamil Nadu Students’ Association, Sunil and Students’ Union of University of Madras extended their condolences.
Fireworks banned in silence zones in Kohima DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has informed all concerned that bursting of fireworks in “silence zones”-- an area at least 100 meters away from hospitals, nursing homes, primary and district health care centres, education institutions, courts and religious places is strictly prohibited. DC said that only crackers with reduced emission (improved crackers) and green crackers will be permitted to be sold through licensed traders and used. The manufacture, sale and use of fire- crackers generating noise level exceeding 125Db (AI) or 145Db (c) Pk at 4 meters distance from the point of bursting shall be prohibited and the manufacture, sale and use of joined firecrackers (series crackers or laris) have been banned as the same causes air, noise and solid waste problems, the order said. Fireworks containing barium salts are also banned. As done in other festivals, DC said that the use of fireworks will be strictly allowed till 10 p.m. only and not beyond. On Christmas eve and New Year’s Eve, the use of fireworks will be allowed from 11:55 p.m. till 12:30 a.m. only. DC also informed that as per the Supreme Court directives, though there is no total ban on use of firecrackers, the public, however, have been advised to refrain from and minimize the usage of the same.
They also extended the support from the Tamil people to the bereaved family members and to the people of Nagaland. Sunil condemned the atrocities of the Indian security forces and killing of innocent civilians in Nagaland and appealed for the immediate repeal of AFSPA from Nagaland. Meanwhile, NSUC president Chibenthung addressed the gathering appealing for AFSPA to be repealed from Nagaland. He said that it was a draconian law and this was not the first time it was being misused in Nagaland.
Later, Nor th East India Welfare Association Chennai president, Wapangtoshi who is also the NCF Chennai pastor strongly condemned the incident and extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. He thanked the people of Tamil Nadu for always standing up for the North East people for the right cause and appreciated the greater Chennai city police for all the security arrangements for the programme. The programme was attended by people from different communities residing in various parts of
DPRO Dimapur staff celebrate advent Christmas
DPRO Dimapur along with staff at the programme on Thursday. (DPRO Dimapur)
DIMAPUR: District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) Dimapur and its staff organised an advent Christmas programme on at the office premises on Thursday. According to a DPRO Dimapur report, during the programme, DPRO Dimapur, Lolano Patton exhorted the gathering to mark Christmas 2021 by gifting the Saviour with birthday gift of love and forgiveness and by obeying His commandments.
She reminded them to keep thanking God for being merciful throughout the challenging times of COVID-19 and urged them to always follow COVID appropriate behaviours and not to be complacent. DPRO conveyed advent Christmas greetings to all and prayed that they would be blessed with a memorable and meaningful Christmas. Meanwhile, UDA Bendangtoshi reminded
the gathering about the unceasing love of God throughout the pandemic and observed that the love and relationship had been strengthened. During the programme, Mary and group enthralled the gathering with a Christmas rendition while Mhalo read the scripture. N i k h i l i i nvo k e d God’s blessings while Limala said the benediction. Zion and group displayed various entertainment.
SBIF distributes mushroom spawn
DIMAPUR: SBI Foundation Gram Seva programme, AIDA distributed mushroom spawn at Dimapur on December 6. SBIF informed that the SBI Gram Seva Programme implemented by ANMA Integrated Development Association Dimapur distributed mushroom spawn to five adopted villages of Khriezephe, Tsithrongse, Diezephe, Urra and
Bade to reduce vulnerability to poverty and strengthen economic livelihood through generation of fast yielding and nutritious value contains. SBIF through AIDA addressed the emerging trance of self-reliance by assisting rural youth and women folks to start up small scale growing of mushroom substrate under resilient agriculture.
Chennai. This was followed by a candlelight service at the venue. Lotha Hoho pays homage in Mon Lotha Hoho from Wokha visited Mon and met with the Konyak Union (KU) officials accompanied by the Lotha Hoho Mon December 8. According to a DIPR report, the purpose of the visit was to express its solidarity and pay homage to the people of Mon following the massacre. Financial assistance was also handed over to the KU officials for the victims.
MON, DEC 9 (PTI): Ely has a life growing inside her, but the glow of life has gone from her eyes. Just a year into her marriage, she is ready to welcome her child sometime next year; but she has lost the most important person needed by her side at this crucial juncture her husband. Ely’s husband, Leiong Konyak, was the sole civilian killed in firing by Assam Rifles personnel in Mon town on Sunday when a mob rioted before a camp of the paramilitary force, protesting a shootout in nearby Oting village which killed 13 people a day earlier in a botched counter-insurgency operation. “The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (which gives the army powers of arrest and detention) must go. That is my demand”, said Ely angrily when
this correspondent met her at her residence about 12 kms from Mon town. The demand for repealing AFSPA has been made by virtually every organisation in Nagaland from the state government to rebel groups. However, despite the anger, grief wells up as Ely adds, “I didn’t even know that he was going there”. “It’s been just a year this December since our marriage and I am already five months pregnant. I have to bring our child alone to this world now,” she said, with a blank look in her eyes. Her brother-in-law, Chingkap, said Leiong had gone to Mon town with some other villagers after the Sunday Mass to see if there was any developments regarding the previous day’s killings in Oting. “We were informed
by our neighbours of his death. He was shot on the back of his neck,” Chingkap told PTI. “Our brother is the only victim outside Oting and we seem to have been forgotten that,” he rued. “We don’t want money or our names in the media, but we want justice,” Chingkap added. A high school passout, 34-year-old Leiong was a daily wager eand farmer, like most others in his village. Chingkap further said the Assam Rifles have always maintained a friendly relation with the people and would even visit their villages. “We are yet to understand what happened that day and why”, he added, summing up the dilemma, grief and shock writ on faces of the villagers and family members assembled in their courtyard.
Power outage in Kiphire, Phek
DIMAPUR: Power department has informed that power supply to Phek, Kiphire and Likimro HEP has been disrupted following the snapping of the 66kV TuensangKiphire Transmission line near Chingmelen
village under Sotokur sub-division on December 9. In this regard, the department has appealed all to bear with the inconvenience as the department was making all efforts to restore power at the earliest.
SASRD NU conducts farmers training
DIMAPUR: With the objective of promoting onion and garlic cultivation among tribal farmers, Tribal SubPlan (TSP) on onion and NEH component for onion & garlic, SASRD Nagaland University (NU) conducted farmers training on “promotion of onion & garlic cultivation” at SASRD, NU, Medziphema campus on December 6. In a press release, SASRD informed that director ICAR- directorate of onion and garlic research, Pune, Dr. Major Singh encouraged farmers by highlighting importance and prospects of onion cultivation in Nagaland and also stated that whole sale price
Faculty members of SASRD NU and participants along with the resource persons.
of onion in Nagaland was the highest in India. After the inaugural function, technical sessionI on “promotion of onion cultivation” was delivered by principle scientist and nodal officer NEH component for onion & garlic, Dr. Vijay Mahajan while technical session-II on “guava cultivation” was delivered
by assistant professor, department of horticulture, SASRD, NU, Dr A. Sarkar. The training was attended by 80 farmer participants from Medziphema, Hekheshe and New Socüünoma with the aim to promote onion cultivation which would automatically mend requirements of local people and act as a source
of income. During the discussion hour, farmers shared their problems where subject experts provided helpful suggestions. Planting materials consisting of four guava varieties, organic inputs such as neem oil, biofertilisers and watering cane were also distributed to all participants.
Sheanghah villages, Chen area repair road
DIMAPUR: The public of Sheanghah villages and Chen area completed major renovation of the 18 km stretch road between Tang Junction and Chen on November 24. In a press release, Chenwetnyu VC, chairman, P.M. Nockpai and VDB secretary, S/Mokok, Wangpai M. Wangsa stated that the road work which was completed in a span of 35 days was neglected for “the last 19 years”. They informed that the road was constructed and blacktopped with the additional from the planning commission of India in 2006-2007 and was executed by the Border Raod Organization (BRO). They said that the road which falls under 44 Phomching A/C, 45 Tehok A/C and 46 Mon A/C and is also connected with Muknyakshu village and Myanmar border had turned
into a drainage as the jungle had narrowed it down the road. In several locations, major landslides took place and blocked the road among other problems, the release stated. The release said that the village councils of eight villages had written several appeal letters to the concerned elected members “to which they turned their deaf ears”. They said that the general public of Sheanghah villages and Chen area could have resorted to protest or ban movement of government vehicles on the particular road, however, they “chose not to do that” as they were peace loving citizens. Considering the inconveniences, the chairmen and VDB secretaries of Sheanghah villages and Chen area convened a joint meeting and unanimously resolved to take up the road repair work “as there was no clue from
the government to do the needful”. The release informed that the road work which began on October 11 was executed through voluntary donations from village councils, churches, vehicle owners and well-wishers. Major renovations included roadside jungle cutting, landslide clearance, cutting ceiling height short turnings, filling up the deep pot-holes and soiling. The public of Sheanghah villages and Chen area also expressed displeasure over the responsible department from PWD (R&B) Phomching, PWD (R&B) Chen division and their higher ups over “not cooperating during the 35 days road renovation”. Further, the public appealed to the responsible department “not to neglect this road” in the future as it was the life-line of the people of Sheanghah and Chen villages.
H&FW deptt designates joint secy ‘B’ branch as ombudsman
DIMAPUR: Principal secretary to the government of Nagaland, Amardeep S Bhatia has informed that joint secretary in charge of ‘B’ branch, department of health & family welfare (H&FW) has been designated as ombudsman with effect from the date of issue of this notification. Bhatia informed that the term of his functions and responsibilities would be as per the Nagaland HIV and AIDS (Ombudsman and Legal Proceeding) Rule 2019. Further, the following amendments in “The Nagaland Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Ombudsman and Legal Proceeding) Rule, 2019” were also made: Short K Y M C
title and commencement (1) these rules may be called The Nagaland Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Ombudsman and Legal Proceeding) (First Amendment) Rules, 2021; in rule 3 after the words “shall appoint” the following shall be inserted: “or designate”. In Rule 4 (a) after the words “experience of ombudsman” “qualification for appointment of ombudsman” would be inserted; for “experience and knowledge” “may be appointed as ombudsman whose terms and condition shall be governed by Rule 5”. In provision to Rule 4 after the words “judge is appointed” “or designated” would be inserted;
the following sub-rule would be inserted “(3) the state government may appoint an ombudsman as per provisions of section 23(1) (b) initially and assess the requirement of appointment under section 23(1) (a) after one year based on work load and functions rendered”; sub-rule (2) shall be renumbered as sub-rule (4) and in rule 5- (a) after the words “services of ombudsman”, “appointed under Sub-Rule (1) of Rule 4” would be inserted. In sub-rule (1), after the words “appointed as ombudsman”, “under subrule (1) of Rule 4” would be inserted and sub-rule (2) would be substituted as “(2) the ombudsman shall be stationed at the directorate of health and family welfare”. K Y M C
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Oting massacre: Manipur renews AFSPA repeal demand
Correspondent
IMPHAL, DEC 9: Demand for repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was renewed in Manipur in the backdrop of the recent gunning of civilians by security forces in Nagaland. Protests carried out in Imphal on Thursday, demanded that AFSPA must be scrapped from the entire northeast region. In one of the protests staged by leaders and members of various civil society organizations under the aegis of Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in Imphal today, leaders alleged that there is no meaning of development in the absence of right to life. “ Central leaders always say that India cannot be a developed country without developing northeast. Will there be any meaning of development when there is no right to life,” COCOMI coordinator Longjam Ratankumar asked. He said that the actions
Students under the aegis of AMSU carrying out a protest rally in Imphal against mass killing by security forces in Nagaland on Thursday. of the Central government he said. BJP government at the and its security agencies T h e d e c a d e s o l d Centre is going to remain t o t a l l y c o n t r a d i c t e d dra c onia n Ac t is still silent without considering speeches they gave while extended in the region in the heeding the voice of the coming to the region. name of suppressing armed people. If unheeded, it will They always claimed struggles despite knowing be nothing but showcasing that India’s development that it was ineffective and the double-standard view was incomplete without only to suppress the people of the Centre towards the the development of its of the region. people of the region, the Northeastern states, but Earlier, the demand for coordinator alleged. they never bothered for the repeal of the Act was the During the protest right to life of the people. voices of the people. Now, s t a g e d i n I m p h a l ’ s Under the shadow of even chief ministers of the Ke i s h a m p a t Ju n c t i o n , AFSPA act, security forces states in the region have placards read “Stop killing were violating the right to raised their voices against innocent people,” “Repeal life of the people of this the Act. AFSPA,” “Respect right to region. Oting incident was Chief ministers of life of northeast people,” not the first time security Meghalaya, Nagaland and “ C O C O M I c o n d e m n s f o r c e s g u n n e d d o w n others have voiced out Oting massacre,” etc. were innocent civilians without against the Act. Manipur displayed. any provocation and this chief minister too has joined Another protest rally will not be the last one so the chorus. carried by students on the long as AFSPA is there, A t t h i s s t a ge, t h e street in Imphal under
the aegis of All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) also demanded scrapping of the draconian Act while alleging that security forces were violating the right to life of the people in the region under the shadow of the Act. Hundreds of students from various colleges and schools took part in the rally organized by AMSU in response to Northeast Students’ Organization (NESO) called for protest against Oting massacre and to demand repeal of the draconian law. The students carried out a rally on the streets in Imphal to condemn the mass killing of innocent Naga civilians by armed forces in Mon district, Nagaland on December 4 night. While displaying placards that read “Save democracy repeal AFSPA”, “Give peace a chance repeal AFSPA,” “Remove AFSPA,” etc., the students also shouted various slogans against the draconian Act and the massacre.
The rally kicked off from AMSU head office in Imphal’s DM University campus snaked through the streets in Imphal city and concluded at the originating place. The protest rally was carried out as a part of mass protest across the northeast against the recent mass killing by security forces in Nagaland and demanding repeal of the AFSPA from the entire NE region, said AMSU general secretary Bikramjit Thongam. Thongam alleged that under the shadow of the Act, many innocent civilians were killed by the security forces in the region in the name of countering insurgencies. “If the Act continues in the region, such horrific incidents will continue in the region,” he said. The general secretary further declared that as a constituent of NESO, AMSU will extend its full support to NESO’s m ove m e n t d e m a n d i n g repeal of the Act in future too.
NEDF writes to PM seeking AFSPA repeal
Correspondent
SHILLONG, DEC 9: The North East Dialogue Forum (NEDF) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for immediate repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the Northeast states in the aftermath of gunning down of 14 civilians by security forces in Nagaland recently. “The unfortunate episode in Oting village of Mon District in Nagaland cannot be undone, justified and explained away but such a tragic event, was not a bolt from the blue but have occurred for more than six decades in many parts of Nagaland and Manipur and in the 60’s and 70’s in Mizoram which was Lushai Hills then as also in Tripura from the mid 70’s and to a much lesser extent in Assam at different times,” the NEDF members noted in the letter. “Civil citizens from these states have infrequently, called for repeal from this draconian law, copied from the 1942
British law to suppress and counter the Indian independence movement,” the letter reads. “In a democracy, there cannot be two seats of power whereby one is not accountable to civil and civilian law unless the people of the North East are seen with jaundiced eyes by the powers that be as enemies of the Indian state and that the region is a colony to be tamed, coerced, suppressed through state violence as vividly exhibited on December 4, to be treated as less than humans,” the NEDF maintained. “ T h e a l t e r n a t i ve solution is to repeal AFSPA as was done to the three farm laws in the Pa r l i a m e n t ,” t h e Forum wrote to the Prime Minister adding, “Where there is will, there is a way”. Iterating that “AFSPA has to put into the dustbin of history”, the Forum said there are already existing laws to handle and put down violent and anti-national actions as is being done in other parts of the country.
Meghalaya HC ask State Nagaland firing: Black flags in demand at Assam-Nagaland border govt to set up medical college
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SHILLONG, DEC 9: The Meghalaya High Court on Thursday asked the state government to “explore the possibility” to establish a medical college in the state. The State should seriously explore such possibilities as the setting up of such institutions will not only help the residents of the State but may also be of immense value to the residents of the neighbouring States and may also have the ability to propel development in the region,” a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W Diengdoh of the High Court said. The bench was hearing a PIL filed by
senior advocates. The state is yet to have a medical college; however, there have been efforts to have one in recent years. “Though an affidavit has been filed by the state indicating the augmentation in the health services, several issues still need to be addressed,” the Court observed. The High Court has been constantly monitoring the health scenario during the pandemic and seeking answers from the state government. This was after the PIL was filed by senior advocates. The PIL was filed after the family of a COVID-19 victim found it difficult to find a resting place for the deceased. The High Court then ordered the State government to register cases against those
who obstruct control of the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was passed back in 2020 by a Division Bench comprising Justice HS Thangkhiew and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh, via video conferencing. M e a n w h i l e, t h e Division bench said that “apart from the obvious, in the light of the present pandemic,” regarding the health sector, the state government is yet to file submissions on other details of this crucial sector. “Details as to the availability of neonatal care at government hospitals and the percentage of beds with supply of oxygen need to be indicated,” it stated. The Court has listed the matter for hearing on February 3 next year.
NAMTOLA (ASSAMNAGALAND BORDER), DEC 9 (PTI): It’s almost business as usual, in this border town, except that the shops which dot its main street are flying black flags. The coming Christmas joy is blanketed by a sense of uncertainty with the noisy chatter of shoppers replaced by hushed whispers. The tiny township of Namtola in Assam’s Charaideo district, the last point before entering Nagaland, wears a sombre mood, a clear sign of how a tragedy that unfolded nearly 50 kms away from it and across the inter-state border has cut across geographical and linguistic lines. “Business has been down since the beginning of the pandemic. But after the firing incident, it has simply nosedived,” said Ranu Dey
who runs a grocery store here. Some 13 coal miners were killed Saturday, in a botched counter-insurgency operation in Oting village of Nagaland’s Mon district and another died in rioting which followed the next day at the district headquarters. An army personnel was also killed on Saturday. While shoppers for Christmas ware may be few and far between, makeshift shops selling black flags hoisted on small wooden
poles are drawing sizeable number of customers. All private vehicles in Nagaland have been flying black flags since Tuesday as part of a week-long mourning for the Oting victims and the traders at Namtola are making a quick buck selling these. D e y, h a i l i n g f r o m Lumding in Hojai district, said, “I sold quite a few of these flags on Wednesday. It’s not a happy business for me, but it is bringing in the much-needed cash and besides people want it.” Several stores like Dey’s displayed the black flags prominently outside their stores as vehicles entering Nagaland bought them off quickly. “ Y e s t e r d a y (Wednesday), these were priced Rs 10, but today its Rs 20,” complained a biker
Indo-Bangla rail link will remove Tripura’s isolation: Goyal Do not encourage violence, AG A RTA L A , D E C 9 (PTI): The AgartalaA k h a u r a r a i lway l i n k would remove Tripura’s geog raphical isolation to a large extent, Union Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. The 15.6-km-long railway link will connect Gangasagar under Akhaura sub-division of Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh with Nischintapur in India, and from there to Agartala station. Tr i p u r a h a s b e e n w i t n e s s i n g a m a s s ive change in infrastructure d e ve l o p m e n t l i k e a i r connectivity, waterway, r a i lway a n d n a t i o n a l highway, he said while addressing the first edition of ‘Destination Tripura’, an Investment Summit from Delhi, on virtual platform. “Tripura had remained neglected of holistic development for 35 years but the things have started changing over the past few years. Now, the state is
Piyush Goyal all set to have a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in South Tripura’s Sabroom”, the Union Commerce and Industries minister said. Goyal said Tripura would soon become a gateway to the entire Northeast with a number of critical projects in the pipeline. “The Rs. 972 crore Agartala-Akhaura railway project will give a new pace to the state’s development process”, he said. Once the railway link is made operational, the distance from Kolkata to Agartala would be reduced to less than 500 km which
is now around 1100 km via Assam, experts say. Goyal also lauded Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb for offering a lot to the investors for industrialization in the state. “With 30 per cent subsidy on capital investment, 50 per cent subsidy on electricity and GST free for five years, the state has become an ideal place for trade and business”, he said. The Union Minister also highlighted the Narendra Modi government’s Act East policy for holistic development in the Northeast, as the region was largely ignored by the erstwhile regimes. “ W h e n e ve r M o d i ji launches any new scheme, he always ensures Northeastern states get their due share. He wants to develop the Northeast as Ashta Laxmi ‘’, Goel added. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who i n a u g u r a t e d t h e t wo day Investment Summit
3 CPI(M) Tripura leaders get 2 yrsimprisonment for harassing judge AGARTALA, DEC 9 (PTI): A court in South Tripura district on Thursday sentenced three CPI(M) leaders including the secretary of the party’s Belonia sub-divisional committee to two years imprisonment for harassing a District and Sessions Judge. While pronouncing the judgement, Judicial Magistrate (First Class), Belonia, Mitra Das also slapped a fine of Rs 5000 each on the three CPI(M) leaders. A group of CPI(M) cadres
led by Tapas Dutta, Trilukesh Sinha and Babul Debnath stormed into the court of District and Sessions Judge Rohidas Paul on September 2, 2015 and harassed him in presence of lawyers for conducting court on the day of bandh. They also hurled abusive words at the judge. Taking a serious note of the incident, the then Chief Justice of Tripura High Court Deepak Gupta had asked the police to register specific FIR against the law violators.
at Prajna Bhavan here, called upon the business community to invest in Tripura where investment possibilities are immense. “Tripura’s industrial possibilities have not been explored yet. Sectors like tea, r ubber, agarbatti, bamboo, IT and horticulture crops - jackfruits, pineapple and lime could be game changer for the investors. The state has tremendous potential in the packaging sector also”, he said. Deb further said the state government has been making all out efforts for introducing international flight services in three or four routes- Agartala-Dhaka, Agar tala-Chittagong, Agartala-Singapore when the new terminal building of MBB Airport here is inaugurated, next year. Around 80 business players from Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Dhaka joined the business summit. In the two-day summit, there will be sectorial sessions to woo the potential investors.
4 militants surrender before BSF in Tripura AGARTALA, DEC 9 (PTI): Four insurgents, including a cadre of a Manipurbased outfit, surrendered before BSF authorities in Unakoti district, officials said on Thursday. The militants belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and Kanglei Yawolkanna Lup (KYL), laid down arms at BSF Sector Headquarters in Panisagar, they said. Border Security Force sources said one of the NLFT insurgents, who surrendered, has confessed that he along with another militant was involved in the killing of two BSF personnel during an encounter in Dhalai district’s Ganganagar area on August 3, 2021.
Mnp Cong president tells people
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IMPHAL, DEC 9: Manipur Congress president N Loken Singh on Thursday called upon political workers not to indulge in any activities which will create violence during the poll campaign. “Please shun violence of any form. It will benefit none except create enmity in your family, locality,” he said, in an address at a function inaugurating a RCC bridge constructed in his Assembly constituency, N a m b o l i n B i s h nu p u r district today. The bridge connecting two major villages was constructed with MLA’s local area development fund. He urged voters to vote for the candidate of their own choice and use their franchise freely. “Voters have the right to exercise their adult franchise freely. They must be allowed to cast their votes to the candidate of their choice,” he said. He added that there
is no place for forceful governance in a democratic country. People must reject those political par ties, candidates indulged in violence. The MPCC president said that the Congress always opposed the use of violence in elections and never encouraged its workers and supporters to do it. It was through nonviolence means that the Congress delivered freedom to the people of the country from the British, he claimed. At the same time, he alleged BJP and its workers were behind the rampant poll-related violence activities in the state. Only the disgruntled parties indulged in violence activities. They do so because they know that they are going to lose the elections, he said. The MPCC president reiterated that the ruling BJP would not be able to secure even 15 seats in the upcoming election to the state Assembly.
All 11 Cong members in tribal council of North Garo join TMC
SHILLONG, DEC 9 (PTI): In yet another jolt to the Congress in Meghalaya, 11 members of a tribal council in North Garo Hills district joined the TMC, making the Mamata Banerjeeled party main opposition in the local body. The Congress has no representation in the 30-member Garo Hills Autonomous District Council after all its 11 members switched sides. The NPP and the BJP have 17 and two members respectively in the council. The northeastern state is divided into
three autonomous councils for Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes. “A very special day for us as 11 MDCs join our family in Resubelpara, North Garo Hills. We warmly welcome each and everyone!” the TMC state unit wrote on Twitter. Former CM Mukul Sangma, who had recently switched over to the TMC, welcomed them. “Under the leadership of @MamataOfficial, we will dedicatedly ensure that our state keeps scaling greater heights,” the TMC said.
who bought one from Dey before crossing the interstate border. The food stalls were also ringing up brisk sales as footfalls from outsiders have multiplied by the dozen since the incident. “Though the site of incident at Oting is in a different direction, most people, be it government personnel or media persons, have to visit the district headquarter Mon and pass through Namtola. As there are not many food stalls here once you cross the border, people prefer to grab a quick bite here,” said Sanjay Sharma, who runs a small hotel with his wife here. “The Christmas rush is missing. But some extra bucks are coming in because of this unfortunate incident,” Sharma, who had
left his home in Bihar three decades ago, added. Bipin Baruah, who sells tea and breakfast to the morning crowd in nearby Sonari town, echoed Sharma and said, “Since lockdown, business had been really down. These few days we have been getting a few extra customers.” A local youth activist, sipping a cup of tea at Bar uah’s stall, added, “There are about seven-ten hotels with accommodation facilities. And all have are full these last couple of days.” “We have lost our brothers across the border. Nothing can take away that pain. But it’s tr ue anywhere in the world that such tragedies also bring attention and business for the local community,” he added.
In the court of
PrIncIPal dIStrIct of SeSSIonS Judge dImaPur : nagaland
S/C No. 930/2021
NOTICE notIce InVItIng claImS/oBJectIonS of other claImant(S) for ISSue of SucceSSIon certIfIcate under Part-I of IndIan SucceSSIon act 1925 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Shinito Sema has been applied by Smti. Tosheni, w/o Late Shinito Sema, R/o H.No. 1716, Padum Pukhuri, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. PPO No. Pen/Com-13824/NL/S/15820 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the pension benefits/estates of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this Court on or before within a period of 30 days from the date of publication. Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this, the 3rd December, 2021. DP-5906/21
PrIncIPal dIStrIct & SeSSIonS Judge dImaPur : nagaland
In the court of PrIncIPal Judge, famIly court Dimapur, NagalaND. guarDiaNship petitioN No. 27/2021
Notice
(Sec 10 of Guardianship & Ward Act) Whereas an application under the Guardianship & Ward Act has been filed by mrs.tahafi for appointment of Guardian in respect of Minor(s) 1. imlitoshi, 2.temsurenla before this Court and whereas the 01st Day of Feb. 2022 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection is any from the person having interest in the above named minor(s) to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person. Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 09th day of December 2021. Sd/principal Judge Family court Dmapur Nagaland. Db-429/21
AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. : 652/2021 Date : 15-09-2021 I, ShrI. YAnrenThung PATTon, S/o Yanchamo Patton resident of H.No. : 49, Kikhruruzha Colony, Chumukedima Town, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India, residing in above mentioned address. 2. That, my correct and official name is "YaNreNTHuNg PaTToN" which is mentioned and recorded in my all official documents and records including my aadhaar Card bearing aadhaar No :347337968154 and Pan Card bearing PaN No. :- DYKPP0322r. 3. That, in some of my documents and records my name is mentioned and recorded as "YaNremo" as well. 4. That, the names "YaNreNTHuNg PaTToN" and "YaNremo" refers to the name of one and the same person i.e my name only. 5. That, this affidavit is made to declare my true and correct name as "YaNreNTHuNg PaTToN" and henceforth I shall use the same name in my all future correspondence and records and shall be use as a piece of evidence before any competent authority. 6. That the statements made in para 1 to 5 are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and nothing materials has been concealed therein. and I have signed this affidavit on this 15th day of September, 2021 at Dimapur, Nagaland. Sworn before me by the Deponent. DP-5904/21
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Helicopter crash: TN police registers case
Rescue officals at the spot where an IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, Wednesday. (PTI)
COONOOR(TN)/ CHENNAI, DEC 9 (PTI/ IANS): A case was registered by the police on Thursday in connection with the Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter crash near here on December 8 that killed the Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others, and initiated a probe into the matter. The Nilgiris district police registered the FIR under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and ADSP Muthu-
manikam was appointed as the investigation officer, official sources said. A probe is underway. Police were using drone camera near the crash site as part of the investigation. An IAF helicopter crashed at Katteri-Nanjappanchathram near here on Wednesday, killing India’s first CDS, General Rawat, his wife and 11 other military personnel, with only one of the 14 passengers in the copter surviving the crash.
PM, Rajnath pay tribute to CDS Rawat, and others at Palam airbase in Delhi (From p-1) Group Captain Varun Singh, decorated with the Shaurya Chakra on Independence Day this year, who was the lone survivor of the crash, is in critical condition and was airlifted to the Command Hospital in Bangalore for treatment. Meanwhile, the bodies of Gen Rawat and his wife will be kept at their 3 Kamaraj Marg residence for the general public to pay their final respects and the general public will be allowed to pay homage from 11 am to 12:30 p.m. The slot between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm will be kept for military personnel to pay their respects to the outstanding commander and his wife. The final journey of Gen Rawat from his residence to the Brar Square crematorium is scheduled to start at around 2 p.m. Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 4 p.m. Brigadier Lidder’s funeral would be held at 9 a.m. Earlier in the day, defence minister Rajnath Singh said that the last rites
of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat and others killed in the chopper will be performed with full military honours. Singh said this while briefing the Parliament about the unfor tunate chopper crash in Tamil Nadu. Black box recovered, tri-services probe to be headed by Air Marshal: Investigators on Thursday recovered the black box of the military helicopter that crashed in a hilly terrain near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu killing Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and 12 others, hoping to get vital clues on the possible cause of the disaster that will be probed by a high level tri-services inquiry. As Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced in Parliament that the inquiry into the Wednesday crash would be headed by Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, official sources said the lone survivor Group Captain Varun Singh was airlifted to Bengaluru for “better treatment” at the IAF Command hospital.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday told Parliament that a triservices inquiry led by Air Marshal Manavendra Singh has started investigation into the crash. Meanwhile, two minor accidents were reported when the bodies of the crash victims were being transported to Coimbatore, from where they would be flown to New Delhi. In one of the incidents in Karamadai, on the outskirts of Coimbatore, an am-
bulance carrying the body of one of the deceased hit another moving in the front. As a result, the vehicle got stuck and the mortal remains were shifted to another ambulance to be taken to the Sulur Air base in the city for the onward journey to the national capital, officials said. Earlier, a police vehicle, escorting the ambulances carrying the bodies, met with an accident near Barliar. A few policemen
Gen Rawat was alive, asking for water, says villager
A villager, who was among the group of people who first reached the helicopter crash site at Kattari Park in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor, on Thursday said that Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, was alive when they found him and was asking for water. Talking to media persons at Coonoor, Sivakumar said: “We reached the spot immediately after the crash and found three people alive and of them, one was asking for water. We didn’t have water but we immediately put the three of them on separate blankets and took them to the Wellington Army hospital.” He, however said that he did not know that it was General Rawat and could only identify him when the photographs of the late officer came out. Sivakumar, Krishna Moorthy, and M. Ravikumar were the first people to reach the spot on hearing the crash, only to find the copter burning.
KOLKATA, DEC 9 (PTI): In a fresh spat, West Bengal Gover nor Jagdee p Dhankhar on Thursday said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s alleged directive to the state police to ensure that the BSF does not cross its jurisdiction of 15 kilometres from the international border is “potentially alarming” for national security. In a letter to the chief minister, Dhankhar urged Banerjee to take appropriate steps urgently and address the issue in public and national interest. “Deeply concerned at your directives concerning BSF including ‘BSF is allowed for 15 km that too with the permission of state police’ to state apparatus during the course of the official administrative meeting at Ganga Rampur on December 7. “These are not in sync with law or the recent Union Home Ministry notification increasing jurisdiction of the BSF in the state from 15 km to 50 km. Your stance has sent disturbing signals and
Sulur air base, the axle of a police vehicle broke.
CHENNAI, DEC 9 (AGENCIES): One of the ambulances and a police van, part of the convoy carrying the bodies of the Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper crash victims, met with an accident while on the way from Wellington to Sulur in Tamil Nadu. Thirteen people, including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat died in an IAF helicopter crash near Coonoor on Wednesday afternoon. The bodies were shifted
from the Madras Regimental Centre (MRC) in Wellington from the Military Hospital on Thursday morning where Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, senior military officials and others paid last respects to the departed souls. W h i l e t h e c o nvoy of ambulances and security vehicles were travelling from Wellington to Sulur air base, the axle of a police
Oting killings clear case of abuse, misuse of AFSPA: Rio (From p-1) Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK), Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) and the Konyak people for displaying maturity and magnanimity in the present crisis. Citing a native American proverb “It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace,” the chief minister appealed to all Nagas to shun the path of violence. He pointed out that unless the Nagas showed and proved themselves to be peace loving and non-violent, “our” demand for repeal of AFSPA would carry less weight. “Let us say that we do not want AFSPA and also show that we do not need it,” he stressed. He urged the people to ensure that no force could derail the hard-won peace as Nagas had suffered for generations and today the people were saying “enough is enough”. Rio hoped that through the event “In Memoriam” rest of India and the world would not only understand “our” story but also feel “our” pulse of wanting lasting peace. He hoped that the light of Christmas brought by Jesus Christ would continue to shine
in Nagaland, especially during this dark time. In his short speech, former chief minister and NPF Legislative Party leader TR Zeliang said the Nagas were speechless both out of sadness and anger because of the situation. However, he remarked that God was with “us” and that He would lead “us” in our quest for truth and justice. Zeliang conveyed his deepest condolences to the Konyak brothers who were mercilessly massacred by the security forces on December 4 and 5. At a time when the Nagas were hoping for a breakthrough in the Indo-Naga issue, he said the incident has come as a shock to everyone. He stressed that at a time like this, it was important for everyone to stand united and fight for “our” rights. While urging the State government to ensure that the perpetrators were brought to justice, Zeliang said no amount of reason could justify the killing of innocent civilians. He mentioned ever since its inception in 1958, AFSPA had done nothing good to the country and its people, except
pain and suffering that had only further disintegrated the people. Therefore, he said, it was high time to repeal the draconian law immediately in order to avoid inhuman atrocities on citizens. Zeliang said every year the State government and the governor had been writing to the Centre against imposing AFSPA in Nagaland. However, the Centre continued extending the law every year despite the peace deal between Government of India (GOI) and NSCN (I-M) in 1997 and signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015, besides the Agreed Position signed by seven NNPGs with New Delhi on November 17, 2017, he added. He stressed that it was high time for people the entire Northeastern region to come together and fight for their rights. The NPF leader commented that the request for a special Assembly session by some civil society organisations was justified and the government should consider it. In his speech, KU Kohima president H Angnyei Konyak thanked everyone who had shown solidarity with the community and hoped that they
NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (IANS): The Centre on Thursday asked the states and Union Territories to maintain adequate buffer stock of the eight critical drugs identified for treatment of new Covid-19 variant Omicron. The states have been asked to ensure that funds released by Centre under ECRP-II are being utilised for creating and strengthening health infrastructure,
and 100 per cent matching funds are promptly released by states to the state health societies. “As the progress of the funds utilisation at the field level is being reviewed by the Health Ministry, information on progress of funds utilisation needs to be filled in the portal created for the purpose. It needs to be ensured that al health facilities at the field level have functional venti-
lators, PSA plants, oxygen concentrators etc”, said health ministry in a review meeting with states. Raising the issue of many ventilators supplied by the Centre lying unpacked and unused at some field hospitals, the Centre has asked the states to review immediately and ensure that all PSA oxygen plants, oxygen concentrators and ventilators are installed and functioning.
would continue to support until justice was delivered. Mentioning KU had submitted a memorandum with a charter of demands to President, Prime Minister and home minister of India, he demanded that GoI should revoke AFSPA in view of the pain of the people and seeing their unity. He warned that any delay in repealing the Act could result in another Oting-type incident where anyone could be a victim. Earlier, a prayer was offered by Nagaland Baptist C hurc h C ounc il ( NBC C) general secretar y Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho, while Kohima Ao Baptist Church senior pastor Rev Sentisashi Aier chaired the programme. Deputy chief minister Y Patton proposed the vote of thanks. Performers during the tribute event included Kewhira Strings Quartet, Nagaland Conservatory of Music choir, Sanctuary Choir, Chubatola Imsong, Tali Angh, Konyak Youth (East Story), Bozio Nienu and Ameü Üsou Zao choir. The event was compered by Khyochano TCK and a twominute silence was observed in memory of the victims.
vehicle broke. The van driver stopped the vehicle and in the process hit a wall on the roadside. Seven policemen suffered minor injuries and they were shifted to Mettupalayam government hospital. Some minutes later, one of the ambulances carrying the mortal remains met with a minor accident suffering small damages. The bodies in the ambulance were shifted to another ambulance and the vehicles proceeded towards Sulur airbase.
Delhi Resident doctors suspend protest for a week NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (IANS): The Federation of Resident Doctors Association(FORDA) on Thursday decided to suspend their agitation for a week after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya assured them of an early hearing of NEET-PG matter in the Supreme Court. The RDAs across the nation have been protesting since November 27 against the multiple postponement of the NEET-PG Counseling 2021 and the subsequent admission of the fresh batch of resident doctors in medical colleges. The RDAs had boycotted the emergency and the routine services in hospitals from December 6. However, the FORDA said in a statement, “A plea has been issued by the health ministry for fast track hearing and we were assured by the health minister that PMO is also looking for the matter and the process will be completed within a week”. “Considering the above and looking at the security situation of the nation owing to untimely demise of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and other senior officials, the FORDA has decided to hold the agitation for one week”, it said further. However, the federation of resident doctors association has also warned that if the issue is not addressed by December 16, they will call for complete shutdown of all health services except the Covid care facilities in the hospitals.
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA
NO.Ed/ScH/PMS-3/2019-20 :
dated, Kohima, the, 8th december, 2021
EXTENSION OF PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP UNDER MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
This is to inform that the Ministry has extended the timeline activities for 2021-2022 on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) as under: Sl.No
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Therefore, concerned Institute Nodal Officers (INO’s) and district Nodal Officers (dNO’s) are informed to adhere to the timeline given in the portal and ensure that students willing to apply for the above mentioned scholarship are facilitated as per the Ministry timeline given. (SHANAVAS C) IAS Principal Director Issued by DIPR
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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA
CIRCULAR Dated Kohima the 8th Dec’2021
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Jagdeep Dhankhar
Ambulance carrying remains of crash victims, police van meet with accidents
sustained minor injuries, they said. Meanwhile, in order to pay homage and as a mark of respect to the crash victims, shops, commercial establishments and hotels in Udhagamandalam in the Nilgiris decided to down shutters on Friday. Udhagamandalam, popularly known as Ooty, is 17 km away from the crash site and is a sought-after tourist destination. The convoy of ambulances and security vehicles were travelling from Wellington to
‘Mamata’s stand on BSF ambit Omicron: Centre tells States to maintain stock alarming for national security’ is potentially alarming for federal polity and national security,” Dhankhar said in the letter which he shared on Twitter. At an administrative review meeting on December 7 in Uttar Dinajpur district, Banerjee directed the police administration not to allow the BSF to breach its jurisdiction limits and get involved in the law and order of the state. She gave the same order on Thursday at another such meeting in Nadia district. “In the state having international border with Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, BSF and Central Armed Police Force play significantly well defined crucial role from the perspective of national security and containing criminal illegal activities, Dhankhar said in the letter. While the BSF is deployed along the Indo-Bangladesh border, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel guard the borders with Nepal and Bhutan. Dhankhar said there is a need to generate bonhomie and not confrontation between these agencies and the state apparatus. “This imperatively calls for, in public and national interest, that your directives, instructions as also stance regarding functioning of BSF in the state be revisited so as to generate an environ of harmony and cooperation,” the letter read.
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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021
NO.ED/EST-1/MISC/2019-20/:: It is to inform all regular Primary Teachers serving under the Department of School Education that the last date for submission of necessary documents for the ongoing preparation of Primary Teachers’ Seniority List is extended till 15th January, 2022. All necessary documents may be submitted through the office of the ANGPTA of the respective district units or may personally do so at the Directorate of School Education, Room No. 412. Teachers failing to do so within the stipulated time shall forfeit the right to claims and objections in future as no further extension of last date will be allowed. The documents should include all Educational certificates including professional courses, first appointment order, regularization order, birth certificate and transfer order. Further, all primary teachers appointed or regularized before 2005 must also submit their first joining report or pages 1 & 4 of the service book of Primary teachers compulsorily. In this regard, all the DEOs, Sr. SDEOs and SDEOs are to extend all necessary help and cooperation to the teachers/ANGPTA units. (SHANAVAS. C) IAS PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR dc-1332/21
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 8 DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021
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Tragedy in the sky
ndia lost its first ever Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) when four-star General Bipin Rawat died in a horrific helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu Wednesday, along with his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others. Among those who died included Gen. Rawat’s defence adviser Brig.L.S.Lidder approved for promotion as Major General. Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife and other military officers flew by a military Soviet-designed Mi-17V-5 to the Defence Staff College Wellington. Gen.Bipin was to speak at the DSC and took the flight from Sulur Airbase at 11:48 a.m. local time. They were due to land in the town of Wellington at 12:15 p.m. but by 12:08 p.m., air traffic control lost communication with the aircraft. Gen.Rawat had also served as Commander of 3 Corps based at Rangapahar(Dimapur) from mid-2014 to last part of 2015. He was then posted as GOC-in-C of Southern Command by end of 2015. The Centre named Gen. Rawat as the next Chief of Army Staff after he superseded two senior Lieutenant Generals -Praveen Bakshi(GOC-in-C Eastern Command) and P.M.Hariz (GOC-in-C Army Training Command) Pune. He was the third officer from the Gorkha Brigade to become the Chief of the Army Staff, after Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and General Dalbir Singh Suhag. As a soldier, Gen.Bipin Rawat was instrumental in reducing the militancy in the Northeast, with one of the highlights of his career being the 2015 cross-border operation into Myanmar in which the Indian Army responded to an ambush by NSCN(K) militants. The mission was conducted from the operation command of Dimapur-based III Corps under Rawat’s supervision. He was also part of the planning for the 2016 surgical strikes, in which the Indian Army went across the Line of Control into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Having rose up to the highest position in the Indian Army,a post he served for three years, Gen.Bipin Rawat was made as the country’s first Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) which he took over on January 1, 2020. Having the right people in the right places was a boon for Gen.Rawat with regard to him being made as the Army Chief. It must be said that Gen.Rawat’s elevation to the India army’s highest position was just a means that provided him with an opportunity to prove himself as the futuristic general- a visionary who initiated far reaching reforms in the Indian military’s higher defence organization. As CDS, Rawat wore multiple hats- he was the permanent chairman of the chiefs of staff committee (COSC), headed the department of military affairs (DMA), and was the single-point military adviser to the defence minister. Gen.Rawat laid the ground for transforming the India’s military by working to create more synergy among the three services. General Rawat, was instrumental in laying down the foundation for joint theatre commands in India by reorganising the three military services into “integrated theatre commands”. These are warfighting entities, containing army, navy and air force components, that would fight jointly to focus and synergise the combat power of all three services. Gen.Rawat was often described as blunt and least bothered about ruffling feathers of the conservative veterans. It remains to be seen if another officer- present COAS Gen.M.M.Naravane- who served as IGAR(Nagaland) till step into the shoes of Gen.Rawat as CDS.
DailyDevotion The Opposition of the Natural
Those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. —Galatians 5:24
The natural life itself is not sinful. But we must abandon sin, having nothing to do with it in any way whatsoever. Sin belongs to hell and to the devil. I, as a child of God, belong to heaven and to God. It is not a question of giving up sin, but of giving up my right to myself, my natural independence, and my self-will. This is where the battle has to be fought. The things that are right, noble, and good from the natural standpoint are the very things that keep us from being God’s best. Once we come to understand that natural moral excellence opposes or counteracts surrender to God, we bring our soul into the center of its greatest battle. Very few of us would debate over what is filthy, evil, and wrong, but we do debate over what is good. It is the good that opposes the best. The higher up the scale of moral excellence a person goes, the more intense the opposition to Jesus Christ. “Those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh….” The cost to your natural life is not just one or two things, but everything. Jesus said, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself…” (Matthew 16:24). That is, he must deny his right to himself, and he must realize who Jesus Christ is before he will bring himself to do it. Beware of refusing to go to the funeral of your own independence. The natural life is not spiritual, and it can be made spiritual only through sacrifice. If we do not purposely sacrifice the natural, the supernatural can never become natural to us. There is no high or easy road. Each of us has the means to accomplish it entirely in his own hands. It is not a question of praying, but of sacrificing, and thereby performing His will.
Quotes
There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know. ~ Harry S Truman
NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021
Post-mortem
Condemnation communique from Konyak Students’ Union
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f there is one country in the world, where the Security Forces deliberately showcase its military might against its own citizens in an absolutely unprofessional and unsophisticated manner, it is the INDIA. Being a part of the largest democracy, it is surprising to witness government sponsored tyranny and mindless killings and murder of innocent lives. The Konyak Students’ Union vehemently condemned the inhumane barbaric cold blooded murder of 14 innocent Konyak Naga citizens on the 4th & 5th Dec.2021, in Mon District, Nagaland, India. The act of heinous crime by the Indian Security Forces upon the law abiding citizens is highly appalling and that must be condemned by all the right thinking citizens across the Country. It is extremely abominable on the part of
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disciplined armed forces whose supreme duty is to defend the country and protect its citizens, to commit such atrocities against its own innocent citizens is unacceptable. The Konyak in particular and the Nagas in general are the tribal communities living in the remotest part of the country and isolated from the critical crisis of the modern world such as Terrorism. Little did we know that the terrorism could also be sponsored by the popular elected government through established armed forces. Ever since the invasion and occupation of the Naga Hills by Government of India, the Nagas have been suffering untold misery under the draconian law of Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958, which provides blanket immunity and disproportionate power to military
forces to kill, rape, harass and murder anyone even at the slightest glimpse of suspicion. The recent ambush and killings of our innocent people have reminded us of the horrific past years of slavery under the Indian military. Citing some of the atrocities to remind the Indian Uniformed Barbarians which they have committed in the past are, On 8th of January 1987, 13 civilians from Sheanghah Mokok village, under Mon district were ambushed while returning from fields. Among which 3 of them died on the spot, others injured, some of whom are still alive and observed the unforgiving day of that incident every year and the latest one being Oting massacre. There are number of records similar or worse incidents of crime perpetrated on Konyak civilians and across the Naga hills
since the occupation by India which no amount of regrets and solidarity can indemnify. Unfortunately even after the dawn of political negotiation and peace process between the Nagas and India, Nagas still continue to live in the fear and horror. The Konyak Students’ Union wish to question the Central government whether the Ceasefire rules in the country permits the ambush on civilians by Indian armed forces? On the same note, the union strongly refutes the baseless statement made by Shri. Amit Shah Home Minister, Govt. Of India in the parliament that ‘a vehicle approached the location and signaled to stop, however, the vehicle tried to flee, following which the vehicle, suspected of carrying insurgents, was fired upon.’’ There are sufficient
evidence regarding the entire incident which the union and the community would provide during the process of investigation by Special Investigation Team (S.I.T). The credible facts and evidence reveal the core intent of Home minister to manipulate the brutal massacre of the innocent lives and to cover up the crime inflicted by the armed forces. The Union also reject the term such as ‘mistaken identity’ or ‘intelligence failure’ used by the security apparatus to justify their well calculated massacre. The Union fervently appeal the state government to strongly pursue people’s demand with the centre for immediate withdrawal of AFSPA from Naga Inhabited areas. How can a largest democracy in the world which aspire to champion the cause of Human rights and Peaceful
World Order have such an inhumane laws like AFSPA in the country? As long as the Armed Forces Special Power Act law prevails , Nagas will never see the dawn of peace and prosperity. The Union appeal the Special Investigation Team to conduct free and fair investigation in order to ensure justice towards the victims. The union express profound gratitude to all the Tribal Hohos, Women associations, Student bodies, and various individuals and organisations for standing in solidarity with Konyak community during these hard times. The Union express deepest condolences and share the grieve and sorrows with all the bereaved families. “May the almighty God comfort us and heal our land.” Issued by Konyak Students’ Union
Innocent blood at the altar of Indian imperialism
n December 4, 2021, a top official of Indian armed forces was gracing the Hornbill Festival, an annual tribal festival of the Nagas, in Kohima as a guest of honor flattering the occasion as a “very unique festival” and extending a superficial gesture of goodwill just to showcase to the Nagas and the world the dubious slogan of the armed forces that he commands as “friends of the hill people”. Little did the Nagas and the world knows at that moment that his own heavily armed personnel in the border district of Mon was preparing for a showdown not with the insurgents/combatants from the opposite force but with unarmed innocent Naga civilians. By midnight of that fateful day, six innocent Nagas, coal miners returning for home from their workplace, were mercilessly killed and the toll from the massacre of the Oting Village, Mon had reached 15 by the next day. And all that the military establishment could do to respond to the massacre was a promise to investigate the case and giving a lame excuse that the entire episode of terror was a case of an encounter based on mistaken identity while combating insurgents in the area with the families of the victims receiving no assurances of getting justices for the tragic loss of their loved ones. After all, the military establishment knows very well that the entire tragic episode will soon
die away under the obscurity of investigation, and the culprits will escape from any kind of repercussion; meaning that this latest fake encounter in Naga homeland to kill civilians will be followed by another fake investigation so as to cover the entire plot and free those guilty armed personnel from any possible wrongdoings. While the Oting village massacre is among the worst case of the Nagas’ casualties at the hands of the Indian army in recent history, incidences such as Indian armed personnel mercilessly slaughtering the Nagas, and for that matter ethnic minorities in the Northeast, has been a common feature of India’s illegal occupation of the Naga homeland and Northeast region for the last seven decades. And while it is a bitter truth for the Nagas to swallow, it also should not come as a surprise for the Nagas that they should go through these kinds of suffering bloodshed and atrocities at the hand of foreign occupying armed forces. And Nagas have every reason to fear for the worst in the coming days and years as the Indian army continues to enjoy an unaccounted privilege of having the licence to kill innocent civilians in their own homeland under the pretext of insurgency operation. After all, killing innocent civilians in the Naga areas become not only the right of the Indian army, it becomes a privilege for
them which is rare of its kind which no civilized state forces ever enjoys anywhere in the world; a privilege that was granted under an infamous armed empowerment law called Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). No law under democracy is as barbaric and as cruel as India’s AFSPA as under AFSPA Indian armed personnel in a “disturbed area”, whether “commissioned officer, warrant officer, non-commissioned officer”, are empowered to “fire upon or otherwise use force, even to the causing of death, against any person who is acting in contravention of any law”, “arrest, without warrant, any person who has committed a cognizable offence or against whom a reasonable suspicion exists that he has committed or is about to commit a cognizable offence” and to “enter and search without warrant any premises”. It is the “reasonable suspicion”, among others within the purview of AFSPA, which becomes a lethal object for the armed personnel to use to wage a reign of terror in the entire Naga area, which they long considered as “disturbed area”. Maybe the group of innocent coal miners in a border area traveling back home in an open truck created enough “reasonable suspicion” for the armed forces to kill those coal miners on the ground that they were suspected insurgents. Further, the provision of
impunity under AFSPA virtually shield every armed personnel even if they are to find guilty of wrongdoing during an investigation as the AFSPA clearly stated that “no prosecution, suit or other legal proceeding shall be instituted.... against any person in respect of anything done or purported to be done in exercise of the powers conferred by this Act”. It means that all the past promises of investigation of numerous fake encounters in the entire Northeast region leading to the loss of so many precious lives and bringing the perpetrators of the crimes to justice were all a case of false promises to appease and deceive the people, and the same narrative is expected in the latest episode of a civilian massacre by Indian armed forces at Oting village. Under AFSPA one cannot expect justice for the victims, the killers will always find a way to go free and it is only the citizens that will continue to suffer. And if AFSPA is supposed to use in “disturbed areas” for combating insurgents, then let the world know that there is no insurgency and insurgency-related problem in Nagaland and other Naga areas. There is a political issue/problem between India and the Nagas arising out of the Nagas’ legitimate case for self-determination and the Nagas’ refusal to accept India’s illegal occupation of their homeland. And this
political conflict between India and the Nagas over the years had evolved from armed confrontation to a political process where the two entities had agreed to come together for political negotiation towards resolving the political conflicts through peaceful means. And if New Delhi agrees to engage with the Naga political groups for political negotiations and still gives undue and unaccounted powers to its armed personnel to terrorize the Naga people then there is no point under which Nagas can trust India and its leaders. And if innocent Naga civilians still suffer at the hands of Indian armed personnel when a ceasefire is in place, then the worst-case scenario is forthcoming for the Nagas notwithstanding the present Indo-Naga political negotiation. The Oting massacre is another unambiguous proof and indication that the Nagas will continue to suffer in the future at the hands of Indian armed forces so long as AFSPA remains and that the Nagas will never be able to live in peace with India. Nagas should not accept any kind of agreement in the future that has the provision of keeping the Indian army in the entire Naga homeland. Dr. Nsungbemo Ezung (The writer is the author of the book Indo-Naga Political Conflict: Rewriting the Post-Colonial Idea of Nation, Whetstone Publication 2021)
The importance of observance of International Human Rights Day every year
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very year the 10th December is Human Rights Commission till date. Hu- transformation. Besides the rest of the at Pachaspura near Chumukedima on 3rd observed as International Human man Rights are fundamental to our every country, Nagaland is an example of being a Jan, 2014, the barbaric attempt to murder Rights Day to bring the attention of existence without which we cannot live as slaughter house of human rights. Atrocities on a young boy(student) on 28th Dec 2013 the peoples of the world that the Universal human being. To protect human rights is to on women at home and workplace, insur- who later succumbed to his injuries, the 21st Declaration of Human Rights is the com- ensure that people receive some degree of gency, problems of drugs, rape, alcoholism Dec 2013 incident where the passengers of mon standard of achievement for all peoples decent, human treatment. Slavery, poverty, among youths and adults, child abuse and a Zunheboto bound taxi were assaulted and all nations. The Vienna Declaration physical torture, destruction of property, flesh trade, extortion, anti-Indian mentality, and injured, several rape cases including and Programme of Action, adopted by the rape, killing, hunger, sex exploitation, delay in receiving justice and growth of non- minor took place, the atrocities meted to World Conference, marked the beginning forced labour, child labour, commercial humanitarian values are dear indication of the Rengma Nagas of Karbi Anglong from of a renowned effort in the protection and sex exploitation, illiteracy, etc. are against violation of human rights, which have seri- 25th Dec 2013 evening onwards where promotion of human rights. And on this human rights. As indigenous people of the ously disturbed the peace and tranquillity of several women and children were merciday the United Nations General Assembly land, Article 371A of the constitution of the State. One of the main problems faced lessly killed, thousands were displaced and adopted and proclaimed the Universal India provides a special provision giving by the citizens of this state is the existence kept in several relief camps, villages burnt, Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in the Naga people rights to protect their own of the Central Government imposing the properties such as agricultural products and 1948. The day is observed via high.-level way of life, its land and resources. Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, 1958, crops were destroyed. The 5th March incident where a political conference and meetings and by This year the theme for International amended in 1972. While I assert this extra cultural events and exhibitions dealing Human Rights Day is – “EQUALITY – power given in Act is being misused by the young man was lynch to dead by a mob with human rights values to enhance pub- Reducing inequalities, advancing human armed forces and has caused too much and the dead body was tied to the railing lic awareness of people’s social, cultural, rights” and it relates to ‘EQUALITY’ and harm to the civilians. A major theme of in Dimapur, Nagaland on 5th March 2015. and physical rights, as well as to ensure Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of the human rights discourse is the Armed In a police firing on 31st January 2017 two everyone’s well-being. Human Rights – “All human beings are Forces (Special Power) Act of 1958 widely youth were killed in Dimapur and several However, for the state of Nagaland born free and equal in dignity and rights”. seen in the Nagaland as ‘draconian’. How- of them were injured in Longleng while we are deeply in a mourning period over And on this day, the United Nations, call ever, knowledge about human rights is not protesting against ULB election in Nagathe several precious innocent lives merci- on countries to create equal opportunity for popular among the citizens of Nagaland. land. In regard to child labour “Poverty is lessly gunned down by the Para Military all people and to address issues of inequal- As a result, violation of human rights is so the main reason for families to send their Security Forces on 4th Dec 2021 at Oting ity, exclusion and discrimination. United common in Nagaland that the purpose of children to work”. Children’s rights are huvillage under Mon district, Nagaland whose Nations says that Human Rights should be the Universal Declaration of Human Rights man rights. Children are no doubt supreme ‘Human Rights’ were violated in the high- at the center of the post-COVID-19 world. is defeated considerable number of times. assets of the country. “Child is the father est degree where human being can’t even The pandemic wreaked havoc on everyone, Nagaland is being shown to the world of man”. The Father of the Nation, Maimagine in a democratic country so called and the resulting crises fuelled poverty, in- as an example of a slaughter house of hu- hatma Gandhi, was a great human rights India and a signatory to Universal Declara- equality, and discrimination. According to man rights. As far as the general ‘Human activist who strongly believed and practiced tion of Human Rights. The ongoing biggest the United Nations Human Rights Council, Rights’ scenario in Nagaland is concern, non-violence. One of the great American festival called “Hornbill Festival 2021” is we must take steps to close these gaps in within a span of few years, several army Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, was a man being cancelled for the remaining which order to rebuild a world that is better, more atrocities and barbaric killing took place who had sacrificed his life for the abolition was suppose to celebrate till 10th Dec resilient, and even more sustainable. in Nagaland, such as the merciless gunned of slavery. Nelson Mandela was one of 2021. And therefore, I sincerely voiced it “Are the people of Nagaland literate down of several Oting villagers, Dist – Mon the great symbols of human rights of our out to the nation and the world to restore enough on human rights and are they able by the Para Military Security Forces on 4th time whose life was committed to human our human rights despite of the existence to stand for their own rights and give due Dec 2021 and several other army atrocities dignity, equality, freedom & justice. And of the Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, respect to the rights of others? The answer in Kohima, Mokokchung, Imphal, etc, Nelson Mandela once said – “To deny 1958 imposed upon the state by the Central was ‘NO’ and the serious concern was that three persons were killed by unidentified people their human rights is to challenge Government. Promoting human rights is there was an urgent need to programme a assailants on 22nd March, 2021 including their community”. one of the core purposes of the United vigorous defence and promotion of hu- burning of two vehicles where two bodKezhokhoto Savi, Advocate Gauhati Nations. And the core purpose of the man rights. The educational institutions, ies were recovered near one of the burnt High Court Kohima Bench, Asst. ProUnited Nations was deliberately failing as colleges and churches are to play an active vehicles, murder of nine persons whose fessor Kohima Law College & a recipiNagaland state could not constitute a State role in promoting peace, justice and social bodies were recovered by Nagaland Police ent of National Award. 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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Farmers to head home from Dec 11: SKM
NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday announced the suspension of its over a year-long agitation and said farmers will head home from December 11 from protests sites on Delhi’s borders. The announcement came after the SKM received an official letter from the Central government, accepting the pending demands of farmers, including unconditional withdrawal of police cases against protesters. Farmer leaders said they would meet on January 15 to see if the demands have been met by the government, asserting that this is not the end of the movement. The government also assured farmers that a committee on minimum support price (MSP) which will include SKM members will be formed. “This is not the end as the movement is just suspended. We have decided to meet again on January 15,” SKM core committee member Balbir Singh Rajewal said at a press conference. Farmers, mainly from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, started protesting at Delhi border points -Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur -- on November 26 last year against the three contentious
Farmers wave the national flags and raise slogans as they celebrate after SKM announced to call off the farmers agitation, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI)
farm laws. The laws were repealed by Parliament on November 29, but farmers continued their protest over their pending demands. Another SKM member Gurnam Singh Chaduni said that “a review meeting will be convened on January 15 to see if the government has met all the demands. If it does not, we can take a call on resuming the protest”. Farmer leaders also said that farmers will take out victory marches on December 11 to their respective places. Welcoming the farmer unions’ decision to suspend their protest, Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan said it will allow the BJP to set its agenda for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls around the
works done by the party’s governments both at the Centre and the state. Balyan, the BJP’s prominent Jat face from western Uttar Pradesh, said the party’s situation will further improve as the farmers are returning home “satisfied with the actions of the Narendra Modi government”. “It is a matter of happiness not only for me but for all of us and that they (farmers) are going home satisfied with the actions of the government,” Balyan told reporters outside Parliament. The SKM, an umbrella body of 40 farm unions, which has been spearheading the agitation, also apologised to people who had to face inconvenience due
People angry with BJP govt’s policies, will give it a befitting reply: Akhilesh
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LUCKNOW, DEC 9 (PTI): Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday claimed people are angry with the policies of the BJP government and will give it a befitting reply in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. In a statement
issued by the SP, Yadav also said the BJP government is number one in issuing advertisements and “zero” in governance. “It (BJP government) has expertise in making false promises but now the public has become well-acquainted
with the truth and knows the difference between the BJP and a socialist government,” the SP president said. Yadav claimed the BJP is in a state of panic due to public anger. “People are angry with the policies of the BJP government and will give it a befitting reply in the 2022 (UP Assembly) elections,” he said. The BJP has only played with people’s lives and the future of the youth. Inflation has broken people’s backs. Under the BJP government, inflation has increased and incomes have fallen. This has shattered the dreams of a large section of society, he said.
to its protests. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Singh Badal, also welcomed the announcement of the suspension of the agitation. Terming it a “victory of democracy”, she said, “When the government does not listen, people are forced to protest.” Badal, who had resigned from the Modi cabinet after opposing the farm laws, said, “though the farmers have suspended agitation, their wounds will take time to heal.” On Wednesday, the SKM had said that it has reached a consensus on a revised draft proposal of the Centre on its pending demands but had demanded a formal communication on a government letterhead,
which was received by the organisation on Thursday morning. “Farmers will start vacating Delhi border points from December 11, and this may take some time,” farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said and added that the SKM will remain intact. After the SKM announcement, protesters were seen dismantling their tents, even as farmer leaders said they will leave for their respective destinations on Saturday. Feeling nostalgic, 65-year-old Amrik Singh from Patiala said he felt at home in his tent at the Singhu border and would leave it with a heavy heart. The morcha also announced that a special prayer will be offered at the Golden Temple Harminder Sahib on December 13. SKM empowered committee member Shiv Kumar Kakka on behalf of the morcha apologised to residents and businessmen who faced problems due to the agitation. “It is a historic win...,” Kakka added. Farmer leader and SKM member Yogendra Yadav said that the agriculture secretary, Sanjay Aggarwal, sent the letter regarding consideration of pending demands on Thursday morning.
Goa Congress to reach out to disgruntled RSS, BJP workers PANAJI, DEC 9 (IANS): The Congress in Goa sought to reach out to disillusioned RSS and BJP workers to join the Opposition to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition government in the coastal state ahead of the 2022 state Assembly polls. The Congress on Thursday inducted two active Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh volunteers -- Mahesh Mahambrey and Hrudaynath Shirodkar -- both of whom have been tasked to reach out to RSS and BJP, who are unhappy with the incumbent BJP-led coalition regime, to join the Congress. “We will definitely appeal. That is our role. When we come from that family, it is our
duty to reach out to them and convince them. There is a national issue now. But we need to protect Goa and will take all the tough steps to safeguard its interests,” Shirodkar told reporters after his formal induction into the Congress party. Shirodkar also said that if the RSS can openly align with the Congress in Kerala, the Sangh could also ally with the Congress in Goa. “The Sangh does not instruct its members to join a particular party. But if you go to Kerala, the Sangh is aligned with the Congress, they are not with the Left, because the ideology is completely different,” Shirodkar told reporters.
Lok Sabha passes bill to fix tenures of CBI, ED chief NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): Lok Sabha on Thursday passed two bills to fix the tenures of directors of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to a maximum of five years, with the government rejecting the opposition charge that the move will rob the investigative agencies of their “autonomy”. The fixed tenure granted to the head of investigative agencies would help in speedy disposal of cases and bring down pendency, Minister of Personnel Jitendra Singh said in his reply to a debate on the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2021, and the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The two bills, which seek to replace the ordinances issued last month, were later passed separately by voice vote in Lok Sabha. The amendments moved by opposition members were rejected. During the course of the debate, opposition members demanded that the bills be withdrawn, contending that the move would make the two agencies “sub-ordinate” to the government. Singh said the term of
the CBI and the ED directors has not been extended but fixed for a maximum five years and minimum two years to ensure that the position is not misused, he said. He added that the changes have been made to ensure that investigation of the cases remain “stable” under their leadership. “There will be continuity, stability. Certain information which is confidential with the head of an investigation agency will remain with him till the conclusion of the cases. This is going to address this (pendency of cases) issue,” Singh said. The minsiter said the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany had an average tenure of 6-10 years but no fixed term, the Australian Federal Police has a tenure of seven years with a clause for extension, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has no fixed term but average is 4-10 years. Responding to questions on bringing ordinances, Singh said there were uncertainties about the functioning of Parliament as the last session was a washout. “We had to move on. We could not wait for the protest to settle down because this the provision
which is going to reflect India’s image at the international forum. So that is the urgency for the country,” he said. He said the change in the two laws were necessary as India needed to meet global standards. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has suggested that some of the countries should look into upgrading their capabilities, and law enforcement authorities maintain high professional standards, Singh said. “If we have to meet the global standard and reach the global pedestal which India is already at the threshold of, we have to be more progressive and forward looking,” he said. He also rejected the opposition’s charge that the move will reduce transparency in the functioning of the investigative agencies, saying that the head of the CBI is appointed by a high-level committee comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition (or leader of the largest opposition party in Lok Sabha) and the Chief Justice of India. The opposition protested the government’s move, alleging it was “arbitrary” and without any logic.
SC reserves verdict on Zakia Jafri plea challenging SIT ‘clean chit’ NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on the plea of Zakia Jafri, wife of Congress leader Ehsan Jafri who was killed during the violence at Gulberg Society in Ahmedabad in 2002, challenging SIT’s clean chit to then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and others during the riots in the state. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the SIT, told the bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar that the top court should endorse the decision taken by the Gujarat High Court on Jafri’s plea. He added that it will become an endless exer-
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cise, being pushed by some motives of social activist Teesta Setalvad -- the second petitioner in the petition. Concluding the arguments, Rohatgi submitted before the bench, also comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and CT Ravikumar that nobody had “raised a finger”
against it on the probe in the 2002 Gujarat riots. After hearing detailed arguments in the matter, the bench reserved its verdict on Jafri’s petition challenging the 2017 Gujarat High Court order rejecting her plea against the SIT decision. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the petitioners, cited work done by Setalvad’s organisations and added that to paint somebody “anti-Gujarat” is unfair. He said this is yet another occasion when the majesty of the law is being tested and he is not keen on targeting anybody and that it was SIT’s task to find out who the offenders are.
In the beginning of next year possibly, India will first launch unmanned missions ahead of Gaganyaan towards the end of 2022.
In the beginning of next year possibly, India will first launch unmanned missions ahead of Gaganyaan towards the end of 2022, he said, adding that it would be accompanied with robots
Kanhaiya Kumar bats for ‘middle path’, appeals youth to join Cong PUNE, DEC 9 (PTI): Stating that extremism should be shunned, Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Friday appealed the youngsters “who want to save the country” to join the Sonia Gandhi-led party. Speaking at a ‘Lokshahi Bachav Sabha’ organized by the city unit of the party here, he said Congress has complete “Indianness” and believes in the “middle path”. When he joined Congress, one of his close friends called and asked what “deal” had been brokered, said Kumar, who was earlier with the Communist Party of India (CPI). “I told him sarcastically that when apartments will be built on the Mars, Rahul Gandhi has promised me a duplex flat,” he said. People should stop seeing him or Congress party from this kind of perspective, Kumar said. “I have read the history of the country thoroughly. I have not failed
in the history....You can see my mark sheet. So all of us and those who have studied the history of the country and who believe in justice and equality, all such people need Congress,” he said. “It is not the Congress party which needs me, it is I who need the Congress party,” the former student leader said. He also advocated the desirability of following the “middle path”. “Why middle path? Because extreme is not good. Extremism is never good and the character of our nation is such that it does not like extremism. It believes in pluralism,” said Kumar. “All those youth who love the country and who want to save it should join Congress and those who want to sell this country can join the BJP,” he said. “The party which created this nation, which helped the nation get freedom, knows the importance of this country and the freedom,” he added.
ed that this will also inspire youngsters and start-ups. Besides the Gaganyaan programme, the minister said, “We are going to have a number of other missions. We will have a Venus mission by 2023. Soon, we will have solar missions called ‘Aditya Solar mission’ planned for 2022-23.” Chandrayana got delayed due to the pandemic and maybe it will be launched by next year, he said. “By 2030, we will possibly be able to set up a space station, which will be unique of its kind,” he noted, adding that the journey of India’s ascent to the top has already begun through the space route.
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that have been named as ‘Vayumitra’. “Following that, we will possibly in 2023 have Gaganyaan which will undoubtedly place India in the elite club of nations being the fourth one after the US, China and Russia,” he added. The minister further said the Gaganyaan programme will be different from other human missions undertaken by other countries in the sense that this will be more cost effective and inclusive. This programme will place India as a frontline nation and will also improve the country’s capabilities as far as its robotic missions are concerned, he said and add-
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the North-eastern States from seceding from the Indian Union because there was a movement for self-determination. Pointing out that AFSPA was extended in Nagaland every six months, he said it was unfortunate that GoI failed to take into account the ground reality but, rather chooses to dehumanise the Naga people by imposing the most inhuman Act. Speaking on the occasion, Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) president Chingmak Kumchuba Chang shared an update about Oting, while NSF social and cultural secretary Benjong Longchar delivered words of gratitude. Invocation was pronounced by Kohima Baptist Church pastor Rev Dr Benry Lotha and NSF speaker James Brillantson Kashung was the chairperson at the event.
System to replace the AVRO aircraft of the Indian Air Force with Airbus C295, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has taken “very important steps” in the area of aircraft manufacturing, which includes manufacturing the Hindustan-228, the Indian version of the Dornier-228, he said. “Six civilian aircraft are under production with our own funding... We are also producing 19-seater light transport aircraft within India with CSR to give a new impetus to regional transport. The ALH-Dhr uv (advanced light helicopter) is also being produced by HAL,” Scindia added. Replying to a supplementary question asked by the TMC member, the minister said the ‘Udaan’ has been “a very successful” scheme in terms of viability gap funding to connect previously unconnected or under-connected locations. “Under this scheme, we have built 63 airports, helipor ts and water aerodromes,” he said.
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Jyotiraditya Scindia very rapidly in the area of manufacturing of aircraft”. In his question, the TMC member had sought to know from the government if it has taken steps to increase aircraft manufacturing in India, noting that the country was still far behind in passenger aircraft manufacturing. “We have Boeing and Tata in a joint venture called Tata Boeing Space Limited, which is today manufacturing the Apache fuselage in India for not only operation within in India but internationally as well. They are being exported,” the minister said. While Airbus has “tied up” with the Tata Advance
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(From p-1) Mentioning that the dharna had been called in coordination with student bodies in other North-eastern States under the aegis of NESO to show solidarity with the victims of Oting massacre and to demand removal of AFSPA from the region, Tep demanded that the government must immediately stop its policy of militarisation of the region and paying lip service in the name of solving the Indo-Naga political issue. He cautioned that the draconian law should not be allowed to further terrorise the people, pointing out that the life of an innocent civilian was worth no less than that of a gunwielding soldier. Delivering a short speech, former NSF president Chuba Ozukum asserted that AFSPA had no relevance in a civilised society and its application had
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NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): India’s civil aviation industry is moving from nascency towards the growth phase and progressing “very rapidly” in the area of aircraft manufacturing, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Lok Sabha on Thursday. Replying to a question from Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Saugata Roy, the minister also said that there is a plan to increase the number of airports from 138 to 220 in the next four to five years as building infrastructure in the aviation sector is crucial for the government. “Civil aviation does not just consist of airline operations and air port operations, but also a whole ecosystem must develop. In order for that ecosystem to develop, the industry must go from nascency towards growth phase, which is where we are going,” Scindia said during the Question Hour. India has advanced towards manufacturing aircraft, he said, adding that “we are progressing
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KOLKATA, DEC 9 (PTI): The year 2022 will be a challenging year for the Indian tea industry as the cost of production is higher than price realisation at the auctions, according to a report prepared jointly by Assocham and ICRA. The report said that FY2021 proved to be one of the best years of the Indian tea industry in recent times for the bulk tea industry, but sustainability remains a crucial issue. It said that while labour costs increased, production volumes have risen but per capita domestic consumption remains almost stagnant. This, according to the report, has led to pressure on the prices and FY2022 is likely to face another challenging year. Manish Dalmia, chairman, Assocham Tea Sector Council, told reporters here that the changing dynamics calls for greater collaboration between the various stakeholders and the immediate need is to increase the level of domestic consumption.
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different world zones -- that is, transmission of energy from areas which have surplus to those in deficit. The OSOWOG initiative is estimated to be more cost efficient than decarbonising the existing grid infrastructure. Pratik Agarwal, chairman of CII taskforce and managing director, S t e r l i t e Powe r, w h i l e moderating the session said CII has been deeply engaged with OSOWOG since the very beginning. The idea of OSOWOG is lucrative, feasible and implementable, and has the potential to reduce 70 per cent greenhouse gas emissions, caused by fossil fuels. It provides a great opportunity for the world to address climate change challenge while ensuring energy security, he noted. For smooth take-off and scaling up of OSOWOG, there is a need for supportive regulatory environment, multilateral funding and vibrant cross-country power trading market, he added.
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Emmanuel Lenain in Glasgow,” he said in a video message. Roughly 10 per cent of solar capacity in India has been installed by French companies, and more than 20 GW of capacity addition is in pipeline with French support, the ambassador said. He asserted that France will continue supporting India through its expertise, latest technology and finances. Ajay Mathur, Director General, Inter national Solar Alliance (ISA), said the vision of OSOWOG is based on the basic mantra of “The Sun Never Sets”. The idea of crossborder solar connectivity is envisioned to set up a framework for facilitating
global cooperation for interconnected renewable energy resources that can be seamlessly shared among nations, he pointed out. The ISA is taking the lead in enabling collective global action through a multilateral effort towards ‘net zero’ under the joint leadership of India and the UK. A Steering Committee has been formed for Green Grids Initiative -- One Sun One World One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG) which comprises five members -- India, UK, US, Australia, and France. The committee will collectively decide on actions to take the OSOWOG initiative forward. The GGI-OSOWOG offers key benefits for participating countries by providing an opportunity to facilitate in global energy transition, multiple techno economic benefits and building global economic cooperation. Upendra Tripathi, former director general of ISA, reaffirmed the vision of the Alliance for an interconnected grid.
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NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): France will continue to support India to help achieve its ambitious target of having 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain said on Thursday. Prime Minster Narendra Modi had announced the target of 500 GW of renewable energy in India by 2030 at the COP26 conference in Glasgow earlier this year. Participating in an international conference on One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG), organised by industr y chamber CII, Lenain fully endorsed India’s pioneering initiative of OSOWOG. “As the co-president of International Solar Alliance, France fully supports the One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative, and we are happy to join its steering committee. “We all share the objectives to increase the share of renewables in the energy matrix. France will fully support India to achieve the ambitious target set by PM Modi at COP26
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WHO warns fears of omicron could spark new vax hoarding
GENEVA, DEC 9 (AP): The World Health Organisation expressed concerns Thursday that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up the hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines and strain global supplies again, complicating efforts to stamp out the pandemic. The UN health agency, after a meeting of its expert panel on vaccination, reiterated its advice to governments against the widespread use of boosters in their populations so that well-stocked countries instead can send doses to low-income countries that have largely lacked access to them. “What is going to shut down disease is for everybody who is especially at risk of disease to become vaccinated,” said Dr. Kate O’Brien, head of WHO’s department of immunization, vaccines and biologicals. “We seem to be taking our eye off that ball in countries.” Meanwhile, the European Union’s drug regulator said Thursday it is closely following the spread of the new variant and whether new vaccines will be required to fight it. Vaccine makers are racing to update their COVID-19 shots against the newest coronavirus threat even before it’s clear a change is needed. “At this stage, we do not have enough data on
the impact of this variant on the effectiveness of the approved vaccines. But we are continuously scanning the horizon to gather evidence in this regard. In any case, we are preparing to take rapid action should the need arise,” Marco Cavaleri, head of biological health threats and vaccines strategy at the European Medicines Agency, said during an online media briefing. Cavaleri said that the agency expects that “in a matter of three to four months we will be in the position of approving a variant vaccine for omicron.” It wasn’t immediately clear if he meant three to four months from now or from the time a drug company submits an application for approval of a new vaccine targeting omicron. The EMA didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Cavaleri also said that the EU agency expects to give the green light to a fifth vaccine for use in the 27-nation bloc before the end of
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the year, with a decision on a request for authorization of American biotechnology company Novavax’s coronavirus vaccine. Months of short supplies of COVID-19 vaccines have begun to ease over the last two months or so, and doses are finally getting to needier countries — such as through donations and the U.N.-backed COVAX program — and WHO wants that to continue. It has long decried “vaccine inequity” by which most doses have gone to people in rich countries, whose leaders locked down big stockpiles as a precautionary measure. “As we head into whatever the omicron situation is going to be, there is risk that the global supply is again going to revert to high-income countries hoarding vaccine to protect — in a sense, in excess — their opportunity for vaccination, and a sort of noregrets’ kind of approach,” O’Brien said. “It’s not going to work,” she added. “It’s not going to work from an epi-
demiological perspective, and it’s not going to work from a transmission perspective unless we actually have vaccine going to all countries, because where transmission continues, that’s where the variants are going to come from.” Some wealthy governments want to leave no stone unturned to get their populations as close to full vaccination as possible. Many questions remain about the severity, transmissibility and resistance to vaccines of the new omicron variant, which emerged last month in southern Africa and has shown early signs of spreading faster than the widespread and deadly delta variant driving the pandemic now. O’Brien urged a “rational, global perspective” about “what’s actually going to shut down this pandemic.” “We have the tools at hand, we have the choices we can make, and the next days and weeks are really going to determine what direction the world decides it’s going to go in, on omicron,” she said. Nevertheless, WHO says individuals in rich countries should follow the policies of their governments, some of which are enticing people to get boosters, which are additional doses aimed to buck up immunity from earlier jabs that wanes over time.
Talks on Iran nuclear deal resume in Vienna
VIENNA, DEC 9 (AP): Negotiations between Iran and world powers aimed at salvaging a tattered 2015 nuclear deal are resuming in Vienna on Thursday after a few days’ pause, with tensions high after Tehran made demands last week that European countries strongly criticised. A meeting of all the deal’s remaining signatories — Iran, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China — was due to start at midday, chaired by European Union diplomat Enrique Mora. The United States has participated indirectly in the ongoing talks because it withdrew from the accord in 2018 under thenPresident Donald Trump. President Joe Biden has signalled that he wants to rejoin the deal. Washington plans to send a delegation led by Robert Malley, the special US envoy for Iran, to Vienna over the weekend. European diplomats urged Tehran to come back with “realistic proposals” after the Iranian delegation made numerous demands last week that other parties to the accord deemed unacceptable. Last week’s talks were the first in over five months, a gap caused by a new hard-line government assuming power in Tehran. State De par tment spokesman Ned Price said this week that the US hopes the next round of talks “proceeds differently.”
Pak wants to bridge gaps between US and China, says PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, DEC 9 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday trashed the emerging Cold-War mentality and said that his country did not want to be a part of any political bloc but instead wanted to play a role in bridging the gaps between the United States and China. Addressing the Islamabad Conclave 2021, with the theme of “Peaceful and Prosperous South Asia”, Khan talked about the threat of a new Cold War between China and the US as well as his vision for peace in the region. “The situation is going towards a (new) Cold War and blocs are forming,” Khan said. “Pakistan should try its best to stop the formation of these blocs because we should not become a part of any bloc.” He said that the world as well as Pakistan suffered due the rivalry between the superpowers in the past and it was against any new confrontation. He said Pakistan tried to reduce tension between arch-rival Saudi Arabia and Iran and “both countries appreciated that we tried our best during a very critical phase where conflict could have occurred between them.” Khan said that Pakistan enjoyed good ties with China and the US, and wanted to play a similar role in the current tension in US-China relations to “stop their growing distances”. The relations between the US and China are at an
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all-time low. The two countries are engaged in a bitter confrontation over various issues, including trade, Beijing’s aggressive military moves in the disputed South China Sea and human rights in Hong Kong, Tibet and Xinjiang region. K h a n’s c o m m e n t s came as Pakistan skipped the Democracy Summit hosted by US President Joe Biden, who invited around 110 countries to a virtual summit on December 9-10. Pakistan’s all-weather ally, China, has not been invited to attend the Summit. Though Pakistan didn’t give any solid reason for refusing to attend the key summit, it is believed that it was in reaction to the US inviting Taiwan instead of Beijing, which was against the “One China” policy pursued by Islamabad. Pakistan took the big step to refuse the invitation but it knows the limits of its power and Khan’s remarks are apparently an effort to play down the likely reaction. Islamabad is in the process of restoring a USD 6 billion loan from the IMF for which it may need Washington’s support.
Pakistan-US ties are on uneven keel as despite efforts, President Biden has not made a direct contact to Prime Minister Khan, irking the Pakistan government. Khan was also not invited for a key summit on environment. Khan’s remarks are reminiscent of Pakistan’s role to establish contacts between the US and China in 1971 and pave the way for formal diplomatic relations between the two countries. Khan in his speech also talked about ties with India, reiterating that Kashmir was the biggest issue that was keeping peace in South Asia “hostage”. He also emphasised that Pakistan tried to reach out to India for peace but without any positive response. He said that after the Kashmir dispute is solved, other issues could be jointly tackled including smog and pollution. “Until both countries don’t sit together, no matter how much we do in Lahore [to control smog] we will only solve half the problem,” he said. Te n s i o n s b e t we e n India and Pakistan have spiked since New Delhi abrogated the Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019. India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of the Article 370 was its internal matter. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.
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China committed genocide in Xinjiang: UK independent body LONDON, DEC 9 (AP): An independent, unofficial body set up by a prominent British barrister to assess evidence on China’s alleged rights abuses against the Uyghur people concluded Thursday that the Chinese government committed genocide and crimes against humanity. The Uyghur Tribunal, made up of lawyers, academics and businesspeople, doesn’t have any government backing or powers to sanction or punish China. But organisers hope the process of publicly laying out evidence will compel international action to tackle alleged abuses against the Uyghurs, a largely Muslim ethnic group. Tribunal chair Geoffrey Nice said the group was satisfied that forced birth control and sterilization policies targeting Uyghurs in China’s far western Xinjiang province were intended to reduce the group’s population. The abuse was part of comprehensive policies directly linked to President Xi Jinping and the highest levels of the Chinese government, he said. The Chinese Embassy in London didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. In Beijing, Foreign Ministry
spokesman Wang Wenbin said Thursday that “the so-called forced labor and genocide in Xinjiang are entirely vicious rumors.” Wang was responding to a question about a law passed Wednesday by the US House of Representatives to ban imports from Xinjiang over forced labor concerns. After examining evidence from witnesses, experts and leaked Chinese government documents for over a year, the Uyghur Tribunal concluded that it was beyond doubt that genocide and crimes against humanity were committed, including the torture and rape of scores held in vast detention centers. “On the basis of evidence heard in public, the tribunal is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the People’s Republic of China, by the imposition of measures to prevent births intended to destroy a significant part of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang as such, has committed genocide,” said Nice, a senior lawyer who previously led the prosecution of ex-Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic and has worked with the International Criminal Court. He said Xi and other senior officials “bear primary responsibility” for what has occurred in Xinjiang.
billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the flagship project of China’s multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative. India has protested to China over the CPEC as it traverses through Pakistanoccupied Kashmir (PoK). The massive infrastructure project connects China’s Xinjiang province with Gwadar port in Pakistan. Yusuf called China, “a close friend of Islamabad” and underlined that any country in the world can invest in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project since “we are not closed to anybody.”
Hasina is 43rd on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women
DHAKA, DEC 9 (IANS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been ranked 43rd in the Forbes magazine’s list of 100 Most Powerful Women in the world. “During what she believes will be her final term, Hasina plans to focus on issues such as food security and access to education and healthcare,” the magazine mentioned. Hasina, the longest serving Prime Minister in the history of Bangladesh, having served for a combined total of over 17 years and four terms. She won the fourth term after her ruling party, Bangladesh Awami League, won 288 of the 300 parliamentary seats in the 2018 elections. In the list, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, US Vice President Kamala Harris and President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde have been ranked first, second and third, respectively. Every year, the magazine releases a list of 100 powerful women of the world. This year, the 18th annual list included 40 CEOs, the most since 2015, who, according to the magazine, “oversee a record $3.3 trillion in revenue”.
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democracy but rather it is about serving the selfish interests of the US and maintaining its US hegemony,” Wang said. The invitees from the Asia-Pacific region include India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Pakistan, Maldives and the Philippines.
Myanmar troops burn alive 11 in retaliation
BANGKOK, DEC 9 (AP): Myanmar government troops raided a small northwestern village, rounding up civilians, binding their hands and then burning them alive in apparent retaliation for an attack on a military convoy, according to witnesses and other reports. A video of the aftermath of Tuesday’s attack showed the charred bodies of 11 victims, some believed to be teenagers, lying in a circle amid what appeared to be the remains of a hut in Done Taw village in Sagaing region. Outrage spread as the graphic images were shared on social media over what appeared to be
the latest of increasingly brutal military attacks in an attempt to put down stiffening anti-government resistance following the army takeover in February. Human Rights Watch called Thursday for the international community to ensure that commanders who gave the order are added to targeted sanctions lists, and more broadly, efforts are stepped up to cut off any source of funding to the military. “Our contacts are saying these were just boys and young people who were villagers who were caught in the wrong place at the wrong time,” a spokeswoman for the group,
Manny Maung, said. She added that similar incidents have been occurring regularly, but that this one happened to be caught on camera. “This incident is quite brazen, and it happened in an area that was meant to be found, and seen, to scare people,” she said. The images could not be independently verified, but an account given to The Associated Press by a person who said he was present when they were taken generally matched descriptions of the incident carried by independent Myanmar media. The government has denied that it had any troops in the area.
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Most European countries are also invited, including Serbia, but not Bosnia and Herzegovina or Hungary. China has been attacking the summit, saying the US cannot hold a patent for democracy and the event is aimed at dividing the world. Write-ups in Chinese official media say that the summit is part of a multifaceted campaign by the US to put China in a negative light. On Thursday, Wang also targeted the “Alliance for the Future of the Internet”, saying “the so-called alliance for internet pursued by the US is another example of how the US is seeking technological mo-
nopoly and cyber hegemony and suppressing technological development of other countries”. “The US tries to impose its standards to restrict and take away other countries, especially the developing countries’ rights to choose their partners in developing the internet and hinder the enjoyment of digital development and tech progress,” he said. “The so-called alliance is a new package in the name of democracy. The aim is to form an exclusive clique while claiming to build an open internet. The US is creating confrontation and dividing the internet,” he said.
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bases of China in Pakistan, where any country in the world can invest…the same were also offered to the United States, Russia and the Middle East. We are open to all countries,” Yusuf said in an interview with Stephen Sackur for BBC’s HARDtalk. Massive protests had erupted in Gwadar last month against unnecessary checkpoints, a severe shortage of water and electricity and threats to livelihoods from illegal fishing. These protests were part of growing discontent over China’s presence in Gwadar, whose port is an integral part of the USD 60
the US has instead invited Taiwan. The self-ruling island is among 110 invitees to the summit. China claims Taiwan as part of its mainland. “It proves the US is politicising, instrumentalising and weaponising democracy,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a media briefing here responding to a question about the US pushing its proposal of the Alliance for the Future of the Internet at the Summit of Democracy to be held on December 9-10. “Facts show that the so-called Summit for Democracy has nothing to do with global public good for
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KARACHI, DEC 9 (PTI): Pakistan has not offered any military bases to China in the strategic Gwadar port, National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has said while reiterating that any country can invest in the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project since “we are not closed to anybody.” The Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea has long been portrayed as the jewel in the CPEC crown, but in the process, the city has become the very embodiment of a security state in the restive Balochistan province. “There are economic
BEIJING, DEC 9 (PTI): China on Thursday accused the US of “weaponising” democracy and attacked the Biden administration’s initiative of the Alliance for the Future of the Internet, saying it is aimed at maintaining America’s cyber hegemony. US President Joe Biden is hosting the Summit for Democracy from Thursday, bringing together leaders of the governments and civil society and China, where the Communist Party of China has been ruling the country since the People’s Republic was founded in 1949, is not among the list of invitees. China is furious that
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More organisations condemn December 4 Oting massacre
DIMAPUR: Various civil society organisations, tribal bodies, student bodies, political parties, etc continued to condemn the killing of over a dozen civilians by security forces on December 4, 2021 in an area between Oting and Tiru village under Mon district. DTHF: Dimapur Tribal Hoho Forum has conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Konyak brothers. DTHF stated that the killing of innocent Naga brothers was deeply felt and appealed to the state government and responsible authorities to take immediate necessary action against the culprits and award them befitting punishment. The release added that security forces were meant for protection of innocent public and not for killing. It also said that the forum was serious on AFSPA under which security forces were permitted to kill any suspected person, adding that the barbaric law of AFPSA should be removed. RNPC: Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council while extending condolences to the bereaved family stated that the council along with the rest of the world condemned the inhuman act which it said was complete violation of human rights. It also demanded for repeal of AFSPA from all Naga inhabited areas in particular and North Eastern states in general. DMC: Dimapur Meetei Council while expressing shock stated that it had always stood against the draconian law AFSPA and demanded withdrawal of the act from entire Northeast India. The council further expressed solidarity and deepest condolences to the bereaved families. MTSSU: Medziphema Town Sumi Student Union has expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families of innocent victims. MTTSU stated that it was beyond comprehension that such indiscriminate brutal murder could be committed by security forces who were supposed to be protectors of citizens. Terming the incident as total violation of human rights, it extended condolences to the bereaved families and stood in solidarity while affirming its stand in seeking justice. KYSUD: Kuki Youth and Students’ Union Dimapur while expressing pain and sorrow over the killing of Konyak brothers and extended deepest condolences to the bereaved families. K N U D : Ko m N a g a Union Dimapur stated that in the name of AFSPA and without considering ground rules of ceasefire agreement between India and Nagas, the security forces acted in their own whims. Further, it said that compensation under any circumstances would not suffice the inhuman act of the security forces and requested Nagas to unite against such acts of brutality. Nagaland NGO’s Forum: Nagaland NGO’s Forum stated that such barbaric acts of senseless killing under the pretext of the draconian law of AFSPA deserved condemnation by one and all and urged the responsible authorities to act swiftly without any prejudice till culprits were brought into justice. The forum expressed solidarity to the Konyak people at this time of turmoil and conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved families. KBBB: Condemning the “barbaric killings”, Konyak Baptist Bumeinok Bangjüm said that “as we long to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, the irony of the present state of affairs was contrary to what we wish as Christians to spend Christmas season”. KBBB said it was deeply hurt by the unfortunate incident that took the lives of its “14 baptised members”. While acknowledging the prayers and condolence messages from Christians across the globe, KBBB sought for prayers which it said was “conspicuous source of consolation in this time of our mourning”. KBBB expressed its gratitude to DC, SP and all the administrators under Mon district headquarters for their resolute endeavours. “The DGP and all rank and files under Nagaland police department have displayed incessant efforts that have maintained law and order situation”, it stated. It also hoped that the state’s law enforcement agency would “continue to pursue the matter so as to ascertain the unfabricated details, and deliver justice to the families of the victims soon”. Further, KBBB informed that its annual meet which was scheduled from December 10-12 has been postponed. All the churches under KBBB have been directed to conduct a candlelight service in K Y M C
honour of the departed souls at 6 p.m. on December 13. FNBC: First Naga Baptist church in Texas, USA said that the gruesome crime could “never be dismissed off as a mistake, neither can you call the incident self-defense by gunning down unarmed civilians without any rhyme or reason”. “Your false display of regret was totally unacceptable. We demand justice for the victims and their bereaved families at the earliest”, FNBC said. While denouncing the statements made by union home minister, Amit Shah, it said that Nagas had suffered enough in the hands of the Indian army for the past several decades. “This recent incident has time and again proved that the Indian government is devoid of any empathy and respect for the Nagas, but rather terrorizing, exploiting and murdering our people as they wish” FNBC further stated. Urging the Indian government to remove AFSPA from all the Naga inhabited areas immediately, FNBC expressed deepest condolences to the families who were mourning the loss of their loved ones. The church stands in solidarity with the families and prayed for all Naga brothers and sisters. CSUD: Chang Students’ Union Dimapur has expressed its heartfelt sorrow and anguish at the brutal killings and said that the “indelible and cowardice act committed by the armed forces under the wings of AFSPA, 1958 is a national disgrace at its finest”. The union asked the central government to “act like a fine gentleman and immediately revoke this draconian Act on moral grounds”. It prayed for the bereaved families and the Almighty to give them peace. RGBA: Rengma Gaon Bura Association (RGBA) has vehemently condemned the inhuman act of the security forces and said that at this juncture, when all sections of the society were “eagerly anticipating an early and peaceful solution”, the draconic action of the so called “friends of the hill people” had demoralised the trust and confidence of the entire Nagas by turning out to be “Foes of the Hill people”. “The Nagas have lost a sense of safety and security in our homes with the existence of AFSPA” RGBA stated. While urging the centre to “immediately revoke” AFSPA, it also appealed to the government of the day to deliver justice at the earliest. The association conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and sincerely prayed that the Almighty grant them peace and solace in this hour of grief. YUD: Yimkhiung Union Dimapur has vehemently condemned the massacre and said that the precious lives of innocent public were brutally and abruptly cut short “by the senseless, barbaric and inhuman acts of the Indian armed forces”. In a condemnation note, YUD said that no words could express the grief and pain of such degree of atrocity and extended its support to the charter of demands made by the Konyak Union. Appealing for immediate justice for the innocent victims, YUD conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured persons. In solidarity with its Konyak brothers and in observance of the seven-day mourning period as declared by ENPO, the 41st general session of the union scheduled to be held on December 11 has been postponed and rescheduled on December 18. TSUK: Tikhir Students Union Kohima (TSUK) has vehemently condemned the inhuman and barbaric act of the Indian security forces. TSUK president P Apong on behalf of the organization has expressed condolences to the bereaved families. KTDSSU: Kiphire-Tuensang District Sumi Students’ Union (KTDSSU) president Anto in a condemnation note stated that the union was deeply pained by bloodshed inflicted on mere propaganda of suspicion by blood thirsty Indian security forces. The union shared solidarity with Konyak brothers till justice was served. It also extended heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost precious souls and prayed for speedy recovery for the injured persons. RSON: Rongmei Students’ Organization Nagaland (RSON) has condemned the brutal killings of the innocent unarmed villagers under the guise of draconian law AFSPA, which was more or less a license to kill hill people. In a condemnation note, president RSON, Kambui Dangmei stated that the killing was a violation of
human rights. RSON appealed to the competent authority to book the erring soldiers involved in the merciless killings and deliver justice to the bereaved family and ensure safety of public from bloodthirsty Indian Security Forces. RSON further expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved families who lost precious life and prayed for speedy recovery who were grievously injured. LYOD and LSUD: Lotha Youth Organization Dimapur (LYOD) and Dimapur Lotha Students Union (LSUD) in a joint press statement issued through its media cells stated that the loss of innocent lives could not be tolerated and there could never be justification of such kind of massacre targeting innocent civilians. It added that such acts of injustice should be condemned by one and all. LYOD and DLSU further extended solidarity and support to Konyak brothers and sister and further conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. ZSUN: Zeme Students’ Union Nagaland (ZSUN) president, Pauchilei Neume while vehemently condemning the inhumane and barbaric cowardice act of Indian security forces stated that the union at this grieved juncture stood with people of Mon district and demanded to book the erring security personnel. The union further expressed profound condolences to the bereaved families of the victims and prayed that perpetual light shine upon Konyak brethren. KUC, KNSKC & KSUC: Konyak Union Chumoukedima (KUC), Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong Chumoukedima (KNSKC) and Konyak Students Union Chumoukedima (KSUC) in a joint condemnation note stated that such heinous act towards innocent civilians on the pretext of AFSPA was totally unjustified and unaccepted in this modern era. It appealed to the central government to immediately revoke AFSPA from the Naga inhabited area and deliver justice at the earliest. The union also expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God grant peace and solace to the bereaved families. ENPUC: Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Chumoukedima (ENPUC) president, N Tingyuh Konyak while condemning the despicable act extended support to stand in solidarity with the Konyak brothers and demanded that justice be served. ENPUC appealed the government of Nagaland to investigate the matter seriously and deliver justice to the grieving victims’ families. JUD: Jakphang Union Dimapur has mourned the killing of Wechu Pongchi Konyak, son of Langkhu Konyak of Jakphang village and other fellow Konyak brothers and those injured. In a press release,
JUD president C Khampa Konyak and secretary Hamphong Konyak have expressed its deepest pain and prayed that God grant strength and solace to the bereaved families. ACCI Nagaland: Condemning the act, Anti-Corruption Council of India, Nagaland, demanded an immediate enquiry to be intervened both from the central and state government to deliver justice towards the lost souls, families and the people in general. ACCI extended condolences to the family of fellow citizens who are in agony at this hour. AST: Akehta Sangtamlaru Thsingmüjang (AST) general secretary, Atsala Anar, in a condemnation, stated that while the loss of these precious blood cannot be traded for anything in the world, the AST demanded immediate justice for the bereaved families. AST also demanded the withdrawal of this inhuman power vested upon the Indian Army. The AST paid highest respect to all the fallen sons and extended its heartfelt condolences to all the families. AST also wished speedy recovery to all those who were injured. DDGIF: Dimapur District Gorkha Indigenous Forum convener Pusparaj Sharma while condemning the dastardly act conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family and urged the government to deliver justice at the earliest. GSUD: The Gorkha Students’ Union Dimapur (GSUD) while vehemently condemning the barbaric act of Security force appealed the authority to take the matter seriously with highest priority. GSUD in solidarity with Konyak Naga brothers conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and Konyak brothers. KUK: The Khiamniungan Union Kohima president Lamnyah and general secretary S Thangpong in a condemna-
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tion stated that the brutal massacre of innocent civilians by the Indian Arm Forces showed the discriminatory attitude and the atrocities committed time and again under the draconian rule of AFSPA towards the peace-loving people and demanded immediate repeal of AFSPA. KUK also appealed the State government to deliver justice at the earliest and book the culprit for this inhumane act. Union conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for peace and solace during this darkest hour of their lives. NDPP 9 A/C: NDPP 9A/C president Hukato Chishi and general secretary Krodiho Kennao have expressed strongest condemnation for such dastardly act and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice at the earliest. It also extended deepest condolences to the families of the bereaved and speedy recovery to the injured. ABYSO: All Bengali Youth & Students Organisation (ABYSO) Nagaland, president Juel Acharjee while condemning the ambush on the innocent villagers by the security force, expressed solidarity to the citizen of Mon district. ABYSO conveyed deepest condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed for the injured civilian for speedy recovery. ESU: The Enhulumi (Yoseba/Pfutsemi) Students’ Union, (ESU), president Wekutsho Lohe and general secretary Eyiekhrote Vero termed the incident as brutal and inhuman act stating that the military force involved in killing of innocent lives deserve the highest form of punishment under the law of the land. ESU appealed the Government of India to deliver justice to the innocent lives by punishing the perpetrators. In solidarity and support for the innocent lives, ESU also extended deepest condolences to the bereaved
family members in this time of sorrow and anger. NGRC-1 CU: Nagaland Government Registered Class 1 Contractors Union (NGRC1 CU), president Theyiekelie Tachü, in a condemnation note stated that the incident has crushed its hope of Indian idea of democracy. Furthermore, conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. OTS: The Community of Oriental Theological Seminary (Bade, Dimapur) impressed on the public in Mon district, Naga people, State government and the security forces to address this staggering situation which was a direct outcome of AFSPA. OTS prayed that it will turn out to be a “moment of truth” for confronting the inhumanity of the security forces who treat Naga civilians as “disposables.” SDUD: Sema Dimasa Union Diphupar (SDUD) president Vekuto Swu stated that the action of the security forces was beyond the trust of the people and thereby demanded stern action from the government. SDUD further conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. WM: Watsu Mungdang, president S Arenla Longkumer in a condemnation stated that such heinous act and high handedness applied in disguise of AFSPA was totally unacceptable, and should be totally condemned by one and all. Watsu Mungdang urged the authorities to book those responsible and justice delivered at all cost at the earliest. It also conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. GUN: Gorkha Union Naginimora (GUN) through its media cell stated that the heinous crime of innocent people jolted the hearts of the people of Nagaland and
appealed the authority to take matter with highest priority. The union also prayed for the bereaved families. NNC (PB) Lotha Region: NNC (PB) Lotha Region, in a condemnation said that when British left the two countries after Second World War, it was Nagaland who bored the burden of British war, while India remained protected by Nagas. It added that the Indian armed forces had killed many innocent Nagas, and warned that India would one day vanish if it continued to wage war against innocent people of Nagas and Kashmir. NDPP Peren region: NDPP Peren region through its media cell stated that the brutal killing of such unrestrained violence in a civilized society was uncalled for, and termed it as a violation of human rights. The party further conveyed deepest condolence to the bereaved families and prayed for speedy recovery. BCM: Bharatiya Christian Manch Nagaland (BCMN) convenor, Longshi Kikon, condemned the act of violence and appealed for justice for the innocent sons of Naga family. BCMN added that no force has the authority to take away human life under any circumstances. It also shared solidarity with Konyak brethren and ENPO family in this time of sorrow and pain, and further conveyed its prayer and support in their pursuit for justice for the slain victims. KU branch Aboi: Konyak Union branch Aboi has strongly condemned the massacre meted out to Konyak civilians by the Indian army. It stated that such barbaric act had costed lives of 14 Konyak civilians and that the union “does not want Assam Riffles Friends of the Hill People” in
its hills. It added that “India took credit as world’s largest democracy” however, its “dictatorship” had spoken. It said that ex-gratia was handed by the central government and state government to the bereaved families on their discretion which was never demanded of. The bereaved families of the 14 Konyak brothers and Konyak as a whole demand justice to the lost lives on Konyak soil, it stated. It further mentioned that it did not see “actual relevance of AFSPA” in Nagaland and appealed to the state government to leave no stone unturned in repealing this draconian law. Further, the KU branch said that it was deeply hurt by the act of Assam Riffles where the deaths were being loaded on pick-up truck, shrouded with canvas and sat on, “treating the massacred Konyak brothers like animals” and demanded “full explanation” on this sadistic act. It maintained that this was the history the world would remember meted out by the army of world’s largest democracy against their own citizens who were nothing more than daily wage workers returning home with their wages to be with their families during the weekend. LYOA: Langmeing Youth Organisation Aboi has vehemently condemned the “inhuman and barbaric act” by the Indian special forces. LYOA said that such inhumane act should not be tolerated and that “our dignity as human beings is questionable under the Armed Force Special Power Act”. LYOA strongly demanded that AFSPA be repealed at any cost and appealed to the state and central government to immediately investigate the matter for timely deliverance of justice to the families of the victims.
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Barca crash out of UCL for first time in 20 years Manipur retain Sr. Women’s NFC title
MUNICH/PARIS, DEC 9 (IANS): Spanish giants Barcelona failed to make the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 for the first time in 20 years after a 0-3 defeat to German champions Bayern Munich condemned them to third place in Group E. The 3-0 defeat means that Barca will instead be playing in the Europa League when the European competition returns in early 2022. Barcelona’s defeat in the south of Germany coupled with Benfica’s 2-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv at home means it will be the Portuguese side that will be joining Bayern in the last sixteen of Europe’s premier club competition. Thomas Muller’s clever first-half header from Robert Lewandowski’s cross set Bayern on their way to a comfortable win which condemned Barcelona to third place in the group. Leroy Sané added a thunderous strike before the break and Jamal Musiala’s 62nd-minute tap-in sealed the points for Bayern, who end the group stage with a perfect record. Though the outcome went against them, the Catalans had made a promising start, putting the German side under pressure initially.
Barcelona’s players leave the pitch after the Champions League group E soccer match between Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona in Munich, Germany. (AP/PTI)
Bayern, who had already qualified for the next round and had nothing to lose in this game, pushed forward but miss two very easy chances that were called offside anyway. Despite not dominating the game, most of the early chances fell to Barcelona but they could not capitalise on them. In the meantime, news came through that Benfica were already two goals up against Dynamo and Barcelona had to win against Bayern at any cost to secure their place in the knockout
rounds. But their cause was not helped much with Jordi Alba withdrawing with a first-half injury -- Oscar Mingueza took his place. Bayern further added to their woes when Muller gave them the lead. Though it appeared that Ronald Araujo had cleared Muller’s header off the line, the referee ruled in the Germans’ favour as Goal Line Technology (GLT) determined that the ball had crossed the line. With this goal, Muller, who extended to eight his record for most goals scored against Barca in UEFA com-
petitions, became the first German player to score 50 UEFA Champions League goals. Though they tried a lot there was no coming back for Barcelona. Their only hope was miraculous news from Lisbon but that too did not happen as Benfica emerge 2-0 winners and sealed second place in Group E.
Chelsea held, Juve win
Magomed Ozdoev’s splendid 94th-minute strike ensured an end-to-end contest with Zenit ended all
square to deny Chelsea top spot in Group H. Timo Werner’s opener came after 82 seconds, surpassing John Terry’s 86-second effort against Schalke in November 2014 as Chelsea’s fastest UEFA Champions League goal. But the Russian scored through Claudinho and Azmoun to take lead. And Wer ner looked to have wrapped up the win with his second of the game in Russia, the German having also chalked up an assist for Romelu Lukaku as the Blues recovered from 2-1 down to lead 3-2. But Zenit made their point with Ozdoev securing the 3-3 draw. In Turin, Moise Kean’s first UEFA Champions League goal for the club secured victory and a top spot for Juventus against Malmo. Kean headed in the winner on 18 minutes, but it was Federico Bernardeschi’s delightful cross with the outside of his boot that was the real standout moment of quality in a tight game.
Lille, Salzburg secure spots in last 16
French side Lille made it to the last-16 stage of the UEFA Champions League along with Austria’s FC Salzburg with victories against Wolfsburg and Sevilla respectively.
Manipur players celebrate their victory at the 26th Senior Women’s National Football Championship at EMS Stadium in Kozhikode, Thursday. (PTI)
KOZHIKODE (KERALA), DEC 9 (IANS): Manipur retained the senior national women’s football championship 2021 title after beating Railways 2-1 in a penalty shootout in the final at the EMS Corporation Stadium here on Thursday. After a dearth of goal-scoring chances in regulation and extra time, the match went to penalties with the scores at 0-0. Manipur goalkeeper Okram Roshini Devi produced three saves to give her side their 21st title at this level. It was a special moment for Manipur coach Oinam Bembem Devi as well, who had won the national women’s title as a
player. “I am very happy to add this title to the one I won as a player. The girls played a really good game and I am proud that they have successfully defended this title,” she said. Manipur dominated possession throughout the game, but could not break through the Railways defence who maintained their shape and discipline. The lack of penetration resulted in an array of long-range efforts from the North Eastern side which did not trouble opposition goalkeeper Swarnamayee Samal. Samal almost gifted them a winning goal in the 90th minute after misjudging the flight of a cross but
her defence was on hand to bail her out. As the game went into extra time, the physical load on the players started to show. Both sides had to get through tie-breakers in the semifinals to get to this stage and fatigue started to play a big role as players went down with cramps and muscle injuries. In the penalty shootout, both sides were level after the third spot-kick having missed one, scored one and having one saved. Roshini Devi then produced two more fine saves and winger Yangoijam Kiranbala Devi scored a crucial fourth penalty to turn the tide in Manipur’s favour.
ASAN organises first Winter Open Air Nikola Jokic powers Nuggets to OT win over Pelicans Heat 113, Bucks 104 Gun Shooting competition in Wokha
their positive energy into sporting activities, have clearer target in mind and the target should be representing the state as well as representing the country in international platform. Speaking on the conservation of the state rich flora and fauna, with special reference to fauna, he said “Nagas are by default hunters and poachers, so we hunt, but our state legislature has accepted wild life protection Act 1981, which supersedes Article 371(A) on the Naga’s customary laws, and the law has given the forest department legal sanctity to protect and preserved the flora and fauna”. “Even though Nagaland has very good covered forest, yet forest area are reducing because of mono plantation and human occupation, therefore, less option of the animals to stay inside the forest, and the state is facing Elephant (men –animals) conflicts because of the reduction of animals habitat area”, he stated. He said that humans depend on forests for survival yet they have to do it in a holistic manner and
ics. With Paul George out because of a bruised right elbow, rookie Brandon Boston Jr. scored a career-high 27 points as the Clippers Warriors 104, held on to earn their third win in four games. Marcus Trail Blazers 94 Morris Sr. added 20 points Stephen Curry moved for Los Angeles, and Reggie within nine of Ray Allen’s Jackson had 17. record with six 3-pointers Jayson Tatum scored en route to a team-high 22 points to help Golden State beat short-handed Portland in San Francisco.With the home crowd hoping to see him break Allen’s all-time career mark of 2,973, Curry missed his first four 3-point attempts and never challenged the 15 he needed to tie the record. The Trail Blazers, missing Damian Lillard (lower abdominal tendinopathy) and CJ McCollum (collapsed right lung), got a game-high 26 points from Norman Powell. Portland lost its fourth game in a row and fell to 1-11 on the road.
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29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Celtics, while Dennis Schroder added 19 points as Boston lost back-to-back games at Los Angeles. The Celtics, who fell 117-102 to the Lakers on Tuesday, have dropped three of four to open a five-game road trip.
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The 2 nd Dr. Imkongliba Ao Memorial Open Valleyball Trophy which was scheduled on 7th December–9th December, 2021 has been rescheduled to 13th December–15th December, 2021 at the same venue, DDSC Stadium Dimapur. For details, contact : 70052 80962/60092 31946 (LIMAYANGER IMCHEN) President J.Y.O
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Clippers 114, Celtics 111 Short-handed Los Angeles used its own Boston to upend the visiting Celt-
Tedesco takes over as Leipzig coach until 2023
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BERLIN, DEC 9 (AGENCIES): Domenico Tedesco was appointed head coach at RB Leipzig on Thursday, four days after the departure of American Jesse Marsch, the club said. The 36-year-old Tedesco, who previously coached Schalke 04 and Spartak Moscow, has signed a contract to 2023 and will be on the bench for Saturday’s league game at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach. A former youth coach at Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart, Italian-born Tedesco has limited Bundesliga experience, having spent less than two seasons at Schalke. He left Spartak earlier this year.
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the basketball against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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DIMAPUR, DEC 9 (NPN): Air Gun Sporting Association of Nagaland (ASAN) organized the first Winter Open Air Gun Shooting competition-cumlaunching of ASAN website at Likya Community Hall, Wokha on December 9. District Forest Officer (DFO), Wokha, Suman WM Sivachar, IFS, who was the special guest while congratulating the ASAN for selecting Wokha as its headquarter and for organizing the competition, said that Naga youth have the capacity to achieve anything when they focused their mind. “To excel in any events, the youth need accept the challenges and give more determination and dedication”, he added. He also said if North-eastern states can produce many amazing sportsmen, why Nagaland cannot produce sportsmen to bring laurels for the state as Naga has ample in born talents? Sivachar encouraged the participants to introspect and take sports as a professional career. He further urged the participants to channelized
Caleb Martin -- playing on a two-way contract -- boosted a short-handed roster by scoring a careerhigh 28 points to lead host Miami past Milwaukee. Miami tied a franchise record with 22 3-pointers, on 47 attempts (46.8 percent). Kyle Lowry added 22 points and a game-high 13 assists for the Heat. Miami reserve
Max Strus contributed 16 points -- all of them in the fourth quarter -- while connecting on 4 of 7 on 3-point attempts. Jrue Holiday led Milwaukee with 27 points. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had a fairly quiet night with 15 points, six rebounds and four assists. He made only 4 of 13 shots from the floor.
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Winners along with ASAN officials in Wokha.
urged the participants to take up guns for shooting as a professional sport but not to kill its fauna. DFO also launched ASAN website ASAN. ORG during the occasion. SP Wokha, Menang Meren Ao while declaring the first winter open air gun shooting competition opened during the occasion as the guest of honour, expressed his happiness to see many participants from different districts. He was optimistic that shooters will not only make a mark here alone but will also excel even to the higher arena as well. The officials and participants wore black armbands in solidarity with victims of Oting shooting in Mon, while a two minutes silent prayer was also observed. A total of 43 contestants from different districts of Nagaland participated in the first winter open air gun shooting competition, where Ayamo L Khuvung was declared the winner, who received a certificate and cash prize of Rs. 20,000 while M. Nyanbemo Odyuo and Bankathung claimed the first and the second runners-up and received a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 7,000 respectively. A consolation prizes and certificates were also awarded to seven quarter finalists. Mhademo Ngullie was picked as the winner of a raffle draw during the programme.
SAN FRANCISCO, DEC 9 (AGENCIES): Nikola Jokic had a triple-double and scored 11 of his gamehigh 39 points in overtime as the Denver Nuggets beat the host New Orleans Pelicans 120-114 on Wednesday. Jokic added 11 rebounds and 11 assists and Will Barton scored 20 points as the Nuggets won for just the third time in 11 games. Jonas Valanciunas led the Pelicans with 27 points and 11 rebounds. Herbert Jones Jr. scored a season-high 19 for New Orleans. Pelicans backup guard Kira Lewis Jr. sprained his right knee early in the second quarter, had to be helped from the court and did not return.
We, the bereaved family of Late Kevikeso Kin (Aso) would like to express our sincere gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually and materially during his illness and sad demise on 24th Nov 2021. We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone individually but it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. dp-5890/21
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Born: 01/03/1966 – Died: 25/11/2021 “For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord, therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” (Romans 14:8)
As we grieve the sad demise of our beloved mother Lt. C. Mhabeni Lotha. Words are inadequate to express our deepest heartfelt gratitude and appreciation and our indebtedness to all individuals, relatives, friends, churches, organizations, donors, associations, councils, fellowships, groups, doctors and nurses of Dr. MM District Hospital, Wokha, CISHR & Zion Hospital, Dimapur and all the well wishers who have stood by us with your unreserved and unconditional moral support during the illness and at the ultimate demise on 25th Nov 2021. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally but we, the bereaved family would like to express from our hearts that your prayers, presence, donations and assistance have been an immeasurable source of help, encouragement, strength and comfort for which we will ever remain grateful and cherish it in our hearts forever. Loving children & family members. wc-304/21 K Y M C
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Mumbai City crush Jamshedpur FC 4-2 the heat after the break, scoring twice in the space of seven minutes. First, Stewart found Thatal in space with the latter cutting into his right and unleashing a powerful shot that deflected off a defender to wrong-foot Mohammad Nawaz under the Mumbai City FC bar. Eli Sabia atoned for his mistakes in the first period with a second, a few minutes later when the 33year old leapt high to nod into an empty net, making the most of a defensive er-
ror from Bheke. Angulo made way for Catatau in the 68th minute and the Brazilian made an instant impact with a smashing finish from close. Jamshedpur threw in the towel at the end and pushed Mumbai to the brink but it was too little too late as the Owen Coylecoached side succumbed to their first loss of the season. FRIDAY’S MATCH Odisha FC Vs Northeast United Time: 7:30 pm
Mumbai City FC players celebrate after scoring against Jamshedpur FC during the ISL match at the Fatorda Stadium.
GOA, DEC 9 (IANS): Mumbai City FC consolidated their lead at the top of the table with a 4-2 win over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Stadium in Fatorda, here on Thursday. Cassio Gabriel (3rd), Bipin Singh (17th) Igor Angulo (24th) and substitute Ygor Catatau (70th) were on the scoresheet for Mumbai who now are four points clear at the top with 12 points from five matches. Komal Thatal (48th) and Eli Sabia (55th) found the back of the net for Jamshedpur who remain in second place, having eight points from five games. It was the home team all the way from the first whistle, nodding ahead in the third minute through the extremely skilful Gabriel. Ahmed Jahouh’s short corner was played in the path of Gabriel just outside the box, with the Brazilian curling the ball home from the edge of the box. Two minutes later, Jamshedpur nearly got the leveller but Greg Stewart found
the keeper after doing all the spadework to outfox Rahul Bheke and take a swipe at goal. There was no stopping Mumbai though as the defending champions doubled their lead in the 17th minute. A good spell of passing football set Gabriel free on the right side. The 29-year old beat Eli Sabia with pace to enter the box, sending across a delectable cross for an unmarked Bipin to tap in. Seven minutes later, Mumbai made it 3-0 sending a strong message to the other teams in the league that their shock defeat to Hyderabad FC was probably a one-off. This time it was all about Angulo’s brilliance although Gabriel was in the forefront again with a perfectly weighted pass. Angulo, 37, left Eli Sabia for dead with his first touch to turn and rifle home a scorching left-footer that whizzed past T.P. Rehenesh. The Islander lead by a mammoth 3-0 margin at halftime. Jamshedpur turned on
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