December 10, 2020

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Farmer unions reject Centre’s proposal To intensify nationwide stir on December 14

NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): Farmer leaders on Wednesday rejected a government offer of amendments in the new agri laws and a “written assurance” on continuing the MSP system, saying there was nothing new in it, and vowed to intensify their agitation by blocking key highways linking Delhi and a nationwide protest on December 14.

The sixth round of talks between the Centre and the agitating farmer unions slated for Wednesday was cancelled, but the two sides maintained they were open to dialogue.

Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Shiv Kumar Kakka said there was nothing new in the government’s proposal, and that it was “completely rejected” by the ‘Sanyukta Kisan Committee’ in its meeting on Wednesday.

The farmer leaders, who have been adamant on their demand to scrap the laws, said it was an “insult”

Centre releases Rs. 326.41 cr to Nagaland DIMAPUR, DEC 9 (NPN): Centre on Wednesday released Rs. 6,195.08 crore to 14 States out of which Rs. 32641.66 lakh was released to Nagaland as monthly installment of post devolution revenue deficit grant for the period 2020-21 as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission.

The other states include-- Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

“Based on the 15th Finance Commission interim recommendations, the Govt released Rs 6,195.08 crore on 9th December 2020 to 14 States on account of the 9th equated monthly installment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant,” Union Finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted.

A similar amount was released as grant in the April-November period of the current financial year.

The finance commission provides a mechanism for the Centre to compensate for revenue loss incurred by states, which is referred to as post devolution revenue deficit grant.

This is it!

“Response was staggering.

All I said was that we’re collecting donations for COVID-19 works.”

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Vehicles of farmers parked on the highway at Singhu border during ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest, Wednesday. (PTI)

to the farmers and they would intensify their agitation by blocking the JaipurDelhi and the Delhi-Agra expressways by Saturday, and escalate it to a nationwide protest on December 14 when they will “gherao” BJP ministers and boycott party leaders.

Darshan Pal, another farmer leader, said the farmers rejected the proposed amendments in the laws as they wanted nothing less than a complete withdrawal of the legislation.

He said the protesters will block all highways to the national capital on December 14, and gherao district headquarters, and also BJP district offices.

The farmer leaders also demanded that a law should be brought to give legal backing to the MSP mechanism.

Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar met Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the next course of action after farmer leaders rejected the Centre’s draft proposal.

Oppn meet President

A delegation of opposition parties including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar and Left leaders on Wednesday met President Ram Nath Kovind seeking repeal of the three farm laws against which thousands of farmers have been protesting on vari-

ous borders of the national capital. The five-member delegation of opposition leaders included CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI general secretary D Raja and DMK leader TKS Elangovan, besides Gandhi and Pawar.

“We met the President and informed him of our view regarding the three farm laws. We have asked for their repeal. We informed the President that it is critical that they are taken back,” Gandhi told reporters after meeting the President.

He said the way the farm laws were passed in Parliament, “we feel it was an insult to farmers and that is why they are protesting in the cold weather against them”. NCP leader Pawar said various political parties have requested President that these farm laws should be repealed as they were not discussed with either stakeholders or in the Select Committee of Parliament.

Yechury said, “We told President that the three farm laws were passed undemocratically in Parliament and have sought the repeal of these laws.” The opposition delegation was limited to five because of the COVID19 situation.

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Economic blockade at Mariani lifted

Anti-CAA protest from December 11

Correspondent

G U WA H AT I , D E C 9 (AGENCIES): Various organisations opposed to the CAA, including North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) and Akhil Gogoi’s Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) have called for a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) from Friday, to mark one year of similar agitation last year in which five persons died in police firing.

NESO, comprising of eight apex student bodies of the North East, will be displaying black flags and black banners at important locations across the region to observe December 11 as ‘Black Day’. December 11 is the day when the Parliament had passed the highly contentious CAA. Meanwhile, organisations under the aegis of KMSS would be launching the anti-CAA agitation from December 12 and also demand the release of antiCAA activist and KMSS leader of Akhil Gogoi, who has been in judicial custody since December 12 last year.

KMSS and 17 other organisations will launch the agitation from Sivasagar in eastern Assam and gradually to rest of the state.

MOKOKCHUNG, DEC 9(NPN): The economic blockade along NH 702D (Mokokchung-Mariani) imposed by various Assambased organizations since November 15 was lifted on Wednesday evening.

Informing this to Nagaland Post, deputy commissioner (DC) Mokokchung, Limawabang Jamir said that DC Jorhat had conveyed to him about the withdrawal of the blockade in Mariani.

DC Mokokchung expressed deep appreciation and gratitude to the people of Tsurangkong range and the citizens of Mokokchung district for showing maturity and restraint by not taking law into own hands during this trying times.

Meanwhile, the counter blockade imposed by the Tsurangkong Range Naga Youth Front (TRNYF) was also lifted as appealed by the district administration of Merangmen circle to reciprocate the goodwill gesture, TRNYF president Bendangwati and assistant general secretary Rongsen said.

Earlier during the day, tension prevailed along the border area of Aosenden village. When contacted,

Volunteers gathered at Aosenden village on Wednesday.

TRNYF president, said that hundreds of volunteers from all villages under Tsurangkong range gathered at Aosenden village following reports of some Assam based organizations serving a 72-hour deadline on Assam government to remove the structure/camp recently setup by Nagaland Police and to demolish the concrete bridge along the Tsusu river constructed by the Nagaland government.

Bendangwati also said that there was a public announcement made across the border on Tuesday night urging the public of neighbouring Assam to gather on Wednesday to proceed towards Nagaland.

This prompted the TRNYF to mobilize the manpower and move towards Aosenden village, he

added. However, there was no report of any untoward incidents even as Mokokchung district administration confirmed that the situation was brought under control.

TRNYF said that they had also conveyed to the Assam police to vacate their post for peaceful coexistence of the people of the two states.

While reminding that the people of Assam and Nagaland had been sharing peaceful neighbourly relations since time immemorial, TRNYF cautioned the Assam Police, stationed near the village, that they will be held responsible for any untoward incidents in the future. The volunteers dispersed from the area after learning that the Assam based organizations had gathered at Mariani to meet the DC and SP, TRNYF said.

Dengue: DC Dimapur NIDA against mixing of separate entities PDNCSU flays obstruction of 2-lane works issues safety advisory Correspondent

DIMAPUR, DEC 9 (NPN): Dimapur district administration has issued an advisory in view of the confirmation of one dengue positive case in Dimapur and in the interest of the health and safety of the general public.

In a press release, the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan has requested all responsible citizens to keep water-filled vessels and tanks tightly covered; empty and dry the coolers, flower pots and saucers once a week; wear clothes which cover the complete body; ensure the pregnant women and children sleep under mosquito net during day time preferably insecticide treated net; immediately consult a doctor in case of high fever; clear any stagnant water body and keep every household free of mosquito breeding places.

Further, DC urged general public to look out for common dengue symptoms like severe headache and high fever; pain in muscles and joints; pain in rear position of the eye; nausea and vomiting; bleeding through nose and gums in serious cases and measles like rash over chest and upper limbs.

DC has informed that only ELISA test positive would be confirmed as dengue positive. ELISA Test for confirmation can be done at District Hospital Dimapur.

KOHIMA, DEC 9 (NPN): Even as it prepares to stage protest on December 11 against Centre’s decision to allow practice of modern surgical procedures by Ayurveda doctors, the Nagaland In Service Doctors’ Association (NIDA) has said that it was not against Ayurveda health care delivery system, but against the mixing of two separate entities.

Speaking to Nagaland Post at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) here Wednesday, NIDA president Dr. E Phyantsuthung said mixing of two different systems of medicine will lead to fall in the standard of health care in the country. He cautioned that the move could have adverse impact on common man who was already facing a lot of problems in accessing quality health care.

In support of Indian Medical Associa-

tion (IMA)’s protest call, Dr.Phyantsuthung said NIDA would suspend all non-COVID related activities on December 11 from 6am to 6pm and would also shut all OPDs except emergency OPDs and surgical cases. He added that COVID related activities would continue right from sample testing to treating COVID admitted patients.

Dr. Phyantsuthung said NIDA had no issues with government trying to push Indian system of medicine in large way, but maintained that it should not cross one’s own boundaries. He said that the proposed protest was in support of IMA and said it will follow the directives of IMA for next course of action.

IDANSB to join protest: Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch (IDANSB) has appealed to all the dental professionals both in government service and private to show solidar-

ity and join the protest by withdrawing all non essential non-COVID services on December 11, from 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.

IDANSB president Dr. Kaketo Yepthomi and honorary secretary Dr. Vichovol Temi said that the proposed protest was against the centre’s decision to allow Ayurveda practitioners to perform various surgical procedures involving the eye, ear, nose, throat and dental procedures like extractions, filling and root canal treatment. IDANSB said the government must understand and consider the sensitivity of the modern medicine and dental profession and take appropriate steps.

Integration of all systems of medicine, IDANSB said would only lead to “mixopathy”, confusion and complications. It said that IDA plans to continue and intensify agitation until the steps towards implementing the mixopathy was abandoned.

DIMAPUR, DEC 9 (NPN): Phek District Nagaland Contractors & Supplier’s Union (PDNCSU) has condemned the obstruction of two-lane works under Phek district by some individuals, which compelled the road construction company to temporarily suspend the works.

In a press release, PDNCSU president Kuzhosheyi Soho Alex and general secretary Razou Lohe said that Shivalaya Construction Company has temporarily suspended two-lane works under Phek district especially from Sedzu River to 50 Kms stretch due to “frequent pestering” by some individuals from certain villages demanding machineries for engaging in their personal woks.

“It is learnt that some individuals had even deliberately released water from the water canals to the partly completed retaining walls and the works have to be suspended which is very unfortunate,” PDNCSU stated.

Stating that the companies/ contractors were facing such difficulties, PDNCSU said it would “not hesitate to expose” those

people obstructing developmental works in the district.

It said that such frequent interruptions had apparently led to disturbances in carrying out the smooth transition of their assigned developmental activities.

PDNCSU has urged the VCC/public leaders of those villages to rein in their fellow members from carrying out such illegal activities, which could tantamount to obstructing developmental activities. It said that such illegal activities were liable to be booked and detained as per law.

Further, the union reminded all responsible that “we cannot afford to let this opportunity slip away again due to our petty selfishness.”

PDNCSU has also urged the district administration to take note of such occurrences and take action against those individuals obstructing developmental activities. It also demanded that adequate security be provided to the contractors so developmental works were carried out without any hindrances and completed within the stipulated time.

Tovihoto inaugurates upgraded 132/66/33 KV sub-station Nagaland COVID tally 11508 Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, DEC 9 (NPN): The 132/66/33 KV substation Nagarjan that was upgraded to 2x100 MVA was formally inaugurated by advisor power H Tovihoto Ayemi here on Wednesday.

132/66/33 KV sub-station was constructed during the late 70s and commissioned in the year 1981, with an initial installed capacity of (2x20MVA), which caters to the entire Dimapur and Peren districts. Though the two 100 MVA transformers had been in operation for some time now, the formal inauguration could not be done in time due to various reasons.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, Tovihoto Ayemi said that the construction of the new 2x100 MVA sub-station was yet another remarkable achievement of the power department. He

Tovihoto Ayemi inaugurating the upgraded sub-station. (NP)

expressed hope that with the formal inauguration and operationalisation of 2x100 MVA, the people of Dimapur and other districts would be greatly benefited.

Advisor also urged the public to extend cooperation especially in payment of electricity bills. He said that electricity being one of the necessities it was also impor-

tant to pay bills on time.

Ayemi asserted that the aim and priority of the state government was to bring social and economic development all over the state by carrying out various developmental works such as power systems in the state. He said the objective of the government was also to reach out to those who have

remained socially, economically and educationally backwards for several decades.

He expressed the view that since electricity was connected directly or indirectly with all other activities, the socio-economic conditions of the people would also improve considerably with the upgradation of sub-station at Nagarjan.

He also lauded the power department for its tremendous effort in enabling the government to fulfil the vision of providing uninterrupted power supply all over Nagaland. He was confident that the department would continue to perform their duties with more added vigour and work towards bringing 24/7 power supply.

Further, the advisor expressed hope that the department would improve the overall maintenance of power system in the state and display exemplary discipline

and earn the admiration and support of the people.

Also, speaking at the programme, principal secretary (power) Er KD Vizo said that the domestic consumption of power constituted about 85 percent of the total consumption, but the trend over the ten years has shown an increase of 7-10% in the normal annually. By 2021, Vizo said the power demand of 200 MW was expected from the industrial initiatives in the State. He, therefore, said that by 2021 the state power demand would touch 450MW. Vizo maintained that the present installed generation capacity of the State from small hydro projects was 26.74 MW, adding that the bulk of the state power requirement was being purchased from Central PSU generating units operating in the North East and Eastern (Cont’d on p-7) region.

COVID-19 STATUS AS ON december 9, 2020 ACTIVE CASES Symptomatic AsympCritical-ICU District tomMod- Se- With- With On Mild atic erate vere out Oxy- VentiOxygen gen lator Dimapur 145 19 5 0 0 0 3 Kiphire 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kohima 313 12 2 0 2 0 0 Longleng 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mokokchung 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mon 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peren 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 Phek 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tuensang 41 1 0 0 0 0 0

Death MiRecovunder Total Death gratered InvestiCases ed gation 6000 24 3138 9 116 565 472 44 195

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DIMAPUR, DEC 9 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded 29 positive cases-- 14 in Dimapur, 11 in Kohima, 3 in Wokha and 1 in Tuensang, taking the tally to 11508.

Further, the distribution across various categories include 4610 cases from the armed forces/police, 1797 returnees, 4548 traced contacts and 553 frontline workers.

PTI: India’s COVIDcaseload mounted to 97,35,850 with 32,080 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll rose to 1,41,360 with 402 new fatalities, Health ministry stated. The number of people who have recovered surged to 92,15,581, pushing the national recovery rate to 94.66%.

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Village gate inaugurated at Jotsoma

Keneizhakho Nakhro with village leaders and Thejavakhrie group members of Jotsoma village on December 9. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Jotsoma village gate, along the by-pass road Jotsoma was inaugurated by Keniezhakho

Nakhro, MLA, 8th Western Angami A/C on December 9. According to DIPR report, Nakhro during the

inauguration stated that the construction of the village gate was significant as it acted as a demarcation of

Jotsoma village with the adjoining village, and also to have a clear boundary and avoid misunderstanding on boundary issues later on. Nakhro applauded the Thejavakhrie group for taking the task of building the gate for the village inspite of the group members being mostly retired and in their 60s. He added that their exemplary work would be a guiding light for the village.

During the inauguration of the Jotsoma village gate, Village Council, vice chairman, Kepelhukho Senotsu, head GB, Jotsoma village, shared about the history, meaning and significance of building village gates. Thejavakhrie group members, Kekoseto Nakhro, Kekhrieseto Peseyie, Rev. Savito Nagi and Kekongulhu Sano also shared about the history and activities of the group.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020

State government disburses PMS

DIMAPUR: Department of Higher Education has started disbursing the 2nd and final installment of Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) ST for the year 2019-2020.

Informing this in a joint press statement, the All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) and Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) stated that the list of beneficiaries have been uploaded in the Directorate’s website, highereducation.nagaland.gov.in.

In this regard, the two student bodies have asked those students whose names are in the list but failed to receive their scholarship by December 17, 2020 to email their details along with the serial number in the beneficiary list to at query.hescholarship@gmail.com. Meanwhile, ANCSU and ENCSU have acknowledged the state government and Media persons, along with several other organisations department of Higher Education for fulfilling the assurdistributed 2000 washable face masks at 4 strategic ance given to the students’ community in disbursing the locations in Dimapur on December 9, under the initiative scholarship.

and contribution of Tir Yimyim and its readers. The masks were made by differently abled persons (Deaf and dumb), with help from Act of Kindness and DABA CEM. The mask distribution was launched by DPRo Dimapur, Lolano Patton. (NP)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Lt. Kiyaneilhou Kevin Chadi

WDTF COVID-19 review meeting on vaccination DIMAPUR: On detection of five positive cases of COVID-19 positive cases in the district, the Wokha District Task Force (WDTF) held a review meeting at deputy commissioner conference hall on December 8, chaired by DC & chairman WDTF for COVID19, Orenthung Lotha.

According to DIPR report, addressing the DTF members, Orenthung Lotha said that Wokha was a green zone for some time but now contact tracing process has to be activated in order to avoid any surge in positive cases. Chief medical officer Wokha Dr. C.W.Tungoe briefed the DTF members on the COVID-19 status in the district. He also informed that the surveil-

lance team was doing their part in contact tracing.

District Hospital Wokha pathologist Dr. Nzanthung stated that both Truenat and Rapid Antigent Test were available in the district for suspected cases. DC further noted on the increasing number of social events such as weddings in Wokha town during the past few weeks. Organisers of such social events have to inform the district administration beforehand with a list of all the attendees and follow the COVID-19 guidelines, he added. Dr. Mhonchan Kithan, quarantine officer Wokha informed that registration of returnees was still going on at Wokha town hall and so far none of the persons advised for

home quarantine have any symptoms.

Wokha District Task Force (DTF) for COVID19 vaccination, routine immunization and IPPI 2020 held a meeting at DC conference hall on December 8, with DC Wokha and chairman DTF, Orenthung Lotha as chairperson.

District planning officer (DPO), RCH/VIP member secretary DTFI, Wokha, Dr. Khelito Zhimomi, said that in order to carry out COVID-19 vaccination campaign successfully, proper enumeration of beneficiaries list was essential and for this, districts have started collecting the bio-data of HCWs, facility sites, logistics for vaccine storage equipments. On na-

tional immunization (IPPI) day for Polio, she said IPPI is to be held on January 17, 2021 and for this a micro planning has been initiated and all children in the age group of 0-5 years will be administered oral polio vaccine. She said that the target for the district is 11,337 and will be set up 200 hundred vaccination booths.

She has urged all the stake holders to create awareness and all the line departments to assist for successful campaign. On routine immunization (RI) she stated that a very accurate head count of beneficiaries 0-2 years was needed, along with COVID-19 head count RI micro plan has been initiated.

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Assam Rifles hold pre-Christmas celebrations

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

DIMAPUR: Tuensang Battalion of Assam Rifles organized pre-Christmas celebrations at Bethel Children Home, Tuensang on December 7. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), Christmas gifts were distributed among the children, carols were sung and a skit was performed by the children of the home. Aim of the programme was to spread the message of peace, harmony and happiness among the children and nearby locals.

A total of 17 children benefitted from the programme.

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WEATHER FORECAST Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

27 15

Hazy sunshine

24 10

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

27 14

Hazy sunshine

24 10

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Itanagar Mostly sunny and nice

24 13

Shillong

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18 8

Kohima

A p.m. shower in places

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Dimapur Sunshine and pleasant

26 13

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Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler

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Zunheboto Mostly sunny

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Dearest Daddy.

Everyone says, time heals everything. But even after a year since you left us for heavenly abode, yet we could not hold our tears.

Our hearts are heavy by the loving memories you left behind. Death changes everything. We miss you deeply.

Loving wife, children , grandchildren and son-in-law.

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Born: 04.05.1975 – Died: 05.12.2020 Through this column, we would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who stood by us during the brief illness of Late Kiyaneilhou Kevin Chadi who expired on 5th Dec. 2020. May Almighty God grant good health to all those who have assisted us, physically, financially and morally.

We would like to mentioned few individuals, organisations particularly: 1. Doctors and staff of Refferal Hospital Dimapur 2. Bethel Medical Centre Staff.

3. CHC Chiephobozou Health Centre 4. St. Dominic Savio Church, Chiephobozou 5. Fr. John S. Kavas, Parist Priest and colleagues 6. DBS Students batch 1998- 2019 7. Shri Akheto Achumi 8. St. Joseph Church, Nerhema 9. St. Paul Church, Chiechama 10. Baptist Church, Nerhema 11. CRC Nerhema 12. Baptist Church Chiephobozou 13. CRC, Chiephobozou 14. Catholic Youth Association, Chiephobozou 15. Nerhema Catholic Youth Association 16. All the well wishers from Chiechama, Nerhema, Chiephobozou and all those from near and far resident.

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LT. O. THUNGCHAMO JAMI (Born on : 01-03-1967, Died on : 28-11-2020) With heartfelt gratitude and appreciation the family of Lt. O. Thungchamo Jami wishes to acknowledge the immeasurable expression of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to us, following his illness and demise.

We offer our sincere thanks to all our friends, churches, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us throughout with your invaluable time, materials, financial support, love and prayer.

We would like to convey our special gratitude to: 1. Wokha Town Baptist Church 2. Pangti Baptist Church 3. Chisayi, DFO Doyang 4. DFO Doyang Staff 5. Lansothung Lotha, RFO Doyang 6. Nagaland Forest Executive Staff Association 7. DFO Wokha and Staff 8. Tourist Lodge Colony Youth Organisation 9. Tourist Colony Fellowship 10. Tourist Colony Potina Kup 11. Christmas 2020 Khichoe Okho Tourist Colony 12. Happy Voice Band, Pangti 13. Jali Yinga, Pangti Village 14. Pangti Ekhung Wokha Town 15. Pangti Village ‘B’ Khel 16. Pangti Kyong Kohima, Dimapur & Mokokchung 17. Ete Coffee, Kohima 18. Oki Tent House, Wokha 19. Makshi Health Care Private Ltd. Guwahati 20. DPMU (NHP), Phek 21. UPHC Staff, Wokha 22. Pukhato Wotsa Consultant (NHP) SPMU, Kohima 23. Er. RC Murry & family, Doyang 24. Dr. Renben Tungoe & family, Wokha 25. Chohanchu SHG, Wokha 26. Njumkaro SHG, Wokha 27. CTC Students, Aolichen 28. JNV Classmate 2002-2007, Chukitong Please accept this acknowledgement as our deepest gratitude, as we regret our inability to thank each and every individual. It is our earnest prayer that our good Lord would bless you all abundantly.

“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

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Sikhs in Shillong fear being evicted

Punjab delegation led by Cabinet minister Sukhjinder Randhawa interacts with Sikh settlers at Punjabi Lane in Shillong in 2019.

Shillong, Dec 9: Sikhs of Shillong have appealed to various organisations in Punjab, including the state government, to not lose sight of the grave danger the Sikhs are living in the Meghalaya capital to continue to face from parochial Khasi organisations.

The picturesque hill t ow n — a l s o k n ow n a s "Scotland of the East"— is witnessing an agitation

by Khasi tribals for the introduction of the inner line permit (IPL) system to make the state out of bounds for people from outside unless the visitor owned a permit issued by

the state government.

Khasi miscreants have often targetted Bengali living in the region, but there has been a sudden increase in racial attacks which has prompted the Bengalis of Shillong to write to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for aid.

Amid the disturbances, the Khasi exclusivist organisations have also turned their attention to Shillong-based Sikhs making members of the community nervous.

Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (COMSO)—an umbrella outfit of 11 Khasi

organisations—on Tuesday, expressed disappointment over the delay by the HighLevel Committee in submitting its final recommendation regarding the relocation of Harijan Colony.

“There is nothing communal in it (in the demand for the relocation of the colony where Dalit Sikhs— whose ancestors had come to Shillong with British colonial troops over a century ago—reside ), and it is mainly for the reconstruction, and redevelopment of the site as the areas are unhygienic and unsafe”, said COMSO, chairman, Robertjune Kharjahrin.

“I don’t know why it is taking so much time to evict illegal settlers”, wondered Kharjahrin.

He further added that the Syiem (local Khasi chieftain) of Hima Mylliem (name of the Khasi chiefdom) had made up its mind to hand over the land to the government.

Gur jit Singh, chief of the Harijan Colony panchayat told the Tribune News Service over the phone from Shillong, that the only objective of the COMSO, and even the High-powered Committee (HPC) set up by Meghalaya government, under Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, was to evict the Sikh residents from Harijan Colony—which was located near a prime commercial district of the city.

Citing the successive court cases won by the Harijan Panchayat Committee on the issue of their right to reside in the colony, Gurjit Singh said that the “Syiem” could no longer roll back the land given to the ancestors of the present residents of Harijan Colony more than a century ago.

It is feared, that the fresh pressure by Khasi organisations may force the Meghalaya government to once again swing into action against the Sikh residents of Harijan Colony.

Tripura teachers to continue stir

Agartala , D e c 9 (IANS): The indefinite sitin by thousands of Tripura government school teachers, who had lost their jobs following court verdicts, continued for the third day on Wednesday even as they rejected Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb’s offer to apply for the vacant posts.

The leaders of the Joint Movement Committee (JMC), which is spearheading the agitation, on Wednesday reiterated to intensify their stir until the state government gives them a written assurance about reinstating them.

Deb has asked the agitating teachers to compete for the vacant 9,000 posts in various departments including the Education Department for which the state government has recently issued notifications.

“Instead of doing agitations, these teachers must prepare themselves and apply for their jobs as the government already published the necessary notification to recruit people against 9,000 vacant government posts,” Deb told the media.

JMC’s Joint Convener Dalia Das, however, said that the teachers already completed several years of government service and several of them crossed their stipulated age and thus the Chief Minister’s offer is impractical.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020

Meghalaya ‘Youth Policy’ in a month, says Chief Minister Correspondent

Shillong, Dec 9: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday announced that the much awaited ‘Meghalaya Youth Policy’ would get a “final shape” and be ready for launch in a month’s time, even as he emphasized on “harnessing the potential of the youth” of the State.

“A lot of innovative interventions will be made to ensure that the potentials of our youth are harnessed.

It is our promise to the youth that as a committed government, we will create an environment where our youth are guided in the right direction,” he said after laying the base for the construction of an indoor stadium at Jongksha in East Khasi Hills district in presence of Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Bantiedor Lyngdoh.

The state-of-the-art sport infrastructure is being built at an estimated cost of Rs. 22 crore and is likely to be completed by December, 2022.

Eulogising the efforts of the Sports and Youth Affairs minister for his “dedication to enhance the sports facilities and infrastructure”, the Chief Minister said that the government was committed to

the welfare of the youth and was working in a systematic manner to leverage the sporting infrastructure.

Talking about the sporting talent and lack of sports facilities in the state, Sangma observed, “We have immense talent in our State. However, due to lack of infrastructure and guidance, the youth are not able to unleash their full potential. This government is working with a direction to ensure that the youth of our State are given a platform to upscale their skills”.

The Chief Minister and Sports Minister also felicitated the youth of the area, who had excelled in different regional, state level and national games in the past years.

People of the area also took the opportunity to submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister, seeking his intervention for development of the viral link road in the area as well as upgradation of the local Public Health Centre (PHC).

On receiving the memorandum, the Chief Minister announced that the PHC in Jongksha would be upgraded to a Community Health Centre (CHC) and funds for repairing of the link road, which has been in a dilapidated condition, would be sanctioned soon.

Delhi-Shillong direct flights from Dec 21 Correspondent S hillo ng, D e c 9 : Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said that the first direct flight from New Delhi to Shillong will take off on December 21.

“The airlines have confirmed and we are hopeful that the flight will start on December 21.. We will have another flight on December 23. We will then ensure that at least once or up-to twice a week flights from Delhi to Shillong will be operational,” he told reporters here Sangma further informed that the flight which is likely to be operational from Delhi will be a 72seater aircraft which is bigger than the regular ATR planes.

Direct flights between the national capital and the Meghalaya capital have been long awaited, with several endeavours to this effect not having taken off in the past in full flight, despite efforts by the State government and the Union ministry of civil aviation.

The Umroi Airport or Shillong Airport is the city’s official airport which is situated at a distance of about 30 km from central Shillong.

IIT-Guwahati researchers develop Tynsong lays foundation stone Mizoram launches project to assist technology to harvest water from air for road projects in Meghalaya migrant workers find employment

Associate professor Uttam Manna from the Centre of Nanotechnology.

G u wahat i , D e c 9 (PTI): Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati claimed to have developed a new technology to harvest water from the air by using the concept of hydrophobicity.

A team, led by Uttam Manna, Associate Professor of Chemistry, along with his research scholars Kousik Maji, Avijit Das and Manideepa Dhar, published the results of the “path-breaking” work in the journal of Royal Society of Chemistry, IIT-Guwahati said in a release.

“Such water-harvesting techniques use the concept of hydrophobicity or waterrepelling nature of some materials. The concept of hydrophobicity can be understood by looking at the lotus leaf,” Manna said.

The research team from IIT-Guwahati has used the concept of chemically patterned SLIPS for the first time, to effectively harvest water from moist air, he added.

“A patterned hydrophilic SLIP was produced by spraying a sponge-like porous polymeric material

on top of a simple A4 printer paper. Further, chemically modulated hydrophilic spots were associated on the coating, prior to lubricating with two distinct types of oils.

“This surface could harvest water from foggy/ water vapour laden air without the need for any cooling arrangement,” the release said.

With increasing water scarcity throughout the world, there have been attempts to collect and conserve water through nontraditional means and the IIT-Guwahati scientists have turned to nature to design ways of water harvesting, it said.

“We have produced a highly efficient water harvesting interface. The researchers have also compared the performance of their pitcher-plant inspired SLIPS materials to other bio- inspired ideas and have found theirs to be superior in terms of efficiency of water harvesting,” Manna said.

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Shillong, Dec 9: Meghalaya’s Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who is also in-charge Public Works Department (Roads), on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the upgradation and improvement of the vital Shillong-Diengpasoh road in the proposed New Shillong Township .

The road is among the 10 road projects selected under Phase-I sanctioned under the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MITP), funded by the World Bank.

As part of the road improvement for the road section, the existing single-lane road would be converted into 2-lane corridor with a total length of 11.769 km.

Funded by the World Bank, this project will include widening, metalling and black topping and will connect Shillong and New Shillong Township and Shillong Bypass.

In a meeting held at Mawdiangdiang Football Ground, Tynsong said that once completed, this road will strategically transform the core road network in the state.

“Mawdiangdiang and its adjoining areas will become a centre of governance in years to come with more government institutions being set up in these areas,” he said, adding that the road would prove to be a boon to the people of the area.

Tynsong said that many projects for development of roads have been undertaken in the State in these past few years and expressed hope that this project would be an “added asset” to the State besides easing traffic movement.

The Deputy Chief Minister urged all stakeholders, particularly the residents of the area to cooperate with the contractor and the officials for the smooth execution of the road project.

Aizawl, Dec 9 (PTI): The Mizoram government has launched a project to assist the migrant workers, who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, find suitable employment.

The Rs 3.3 project under the Mizoram Youth Commission (MZC) christened as ‘Livelihood Generation for Returned Migrant Workers’ was launched by Chief Minister Zoramathnga on Tuesday.

The project funded by the North East Council will cover more than 2,600 people, who will be given skill-based training and entrepreneurship development training, to help them find suitable employment.

Speaking on the occasion, Zoramthanga said the global pandemic has affected the whole world and Mizoram is no exception.

He expressed regret for many state residents, who have returned to the state after losing their jobs due to the pandemic.

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the educated youths to work with great determination and perseverance so as to make Mizoram one of the states in the northeastern region that has the highest percentage of central civil servants.

He said that coaching and sponsorship programme will be expedited to produce more and more officers under Central service.

MYC chairman and ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) legislator Vanlaltanpuia said at least 2,637 migrant workers have lost their jobs and returned to the state due to COVID-19 pandemic.

He said that the ‘Live-

lihood Generation for Returned Migrant Workers’ project will have seven components to assist the migrant workers for livelihood generation.

Entrepreneurship development programme will be implemented in all the 11 districts and 550 candidates are targeted under this component.

While 150 people are targeted under the skill training component to be implemented by Labour Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship department, 100 candidates are expected for entrepreneurship skill training to be conducted by Mizo University.

Around 637 people will undertake training on BPO, animation, gaming and designing and 120 are targeted for home based food processing.

About 100 people will be trained for tour guides and a sizeable number of candidates will also be trained for e- commerce.

Road connecting Mao with Dzuko soon: Mnp CM Farm legislation can’t be Correspondent IMPHAL, Dec 9: A 15km road connecting Mao with Dzuko Valley will be constructed within threefour months, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh announced, during his visit to Senapati district on Wednesday.

Singh visited Senapati district headquarters and inaugurated eight different projects apart from laying foundation stones for five others in a function held at the mini secretariat complex of the district today.

The road is to be constructed considering the inconveniences being faced by the people of the state while visiting the valley from Nagaland side.

Once the construction of the 15 km road iscompleted, the problem faced by the people of the state in visiting the valley located in the borders of the state of Nagaland and Manipur famous for its scenic beauty will be lessened.

The chief minister also convened a cabinet meeting at the district headquarters marking the resumption of cabinet sitting of the BJPled government at different

districts of the state.

During the visit, the chief minister further relaunched Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana for Senapati district hospital and handed over an ambulance to the chief medical officer of the district.

His visit came barely a week after he announced resumption of ‘Go to Hills’ mission while addressing the Emergent Manipur event held at City Convention Centre, Imphal.

Singh along his council of ministers landed at the district headquarters by helipad located at Taphou Naga at around 10.30 am where they were received

by Deputy Commissioner Th Kirankumar and other top officials of the district administration.

The ministerial team was accorded a warm welcome by ministers, top officials of the state government and a large number of people where chief minister inaugurated SDO office at Songsong (Mao), rainwater harvesting structure at Likhuri Kalinamai, transit hostel for doctors and teaches at Senapati, trauma centre at district hospital, health

and wellness centre for six different PHCs, blood bank at district hospital, blood storage at sub-district hospital at Mao, Purul Higher Secondary School under School Fagathanasi Mission and office of the deputy general manager of MSPDCL of the district.

The projects for which foundation stones were laid by the chief minister were 33/11 KV power sub-station at Liyai Khunou, 33/11 KV power sub-station at Oinam, road from Likhamai to Thiwa under PMGSY, work-shed for Senapati District Women’s Association and development works of protected historical site at Makhel village.

Later, Singh reviewed the status and progress of different developmental works, projects and schemes being implemented in the district.

The chief minister further reviewed the status of different works which he had announced in his earlier visits to the district.

After perusing the presentations made by the concerned officials, the chief minister directed the officials to expedite the works to be completed within the

stipulated dateline.

After the review meeting, the chief minister chaired the cabinet meeting, the second cabinet meeting held at Senapati district headquarters after Singh became the chief minister of the state.

Later in the afternoon, the chief minister interacted with CSO leaders of the district.

After listening to their grievances, the chief minister said that the main purpose of his visit was to review various developmental works and schemes implemented in the district.

During his first visit to the district as a chief minister, Singh said, he had announced to take up various developmental works worth Rs. 202 crore.

The water supply project being taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 40 crore was now 80% complete, and it was likely to be commissioned by February next year.

The chief minister further said that the high school located at Katomei would also be upgraded to a fullfledged higher secondary school, for which Rs 1.80 crore has been earmarked.

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Correspondent SHILLONG, DEC 9: Meghalaya’s former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Dr. Mukul Sangma on Wednesday said that farm legislation can’t be imposed if the intended purpose of the proposed law doesn’t benefit the beneficiaries.

“Government of India is saying we are benefiting the farmers, but farmers are saying they don’t agree.

Then we should not be adamant, we should not be seen as people who are insensitive while being in power,” the veteran Congress legislator told reporters after the Congress Legislature Party meeting.

Sangma said irrespective of what the government thinks, the targeted beneficiaries think otherwise and so it is the responsibility of the Government to be “responsive to the sentiments of the people.”

"If laws are imposed, it doesn’t augur well as it sends a wrong signal that politicians tend to impose and imposition is

not consistent in the spirit of democracy," he said, underscoring the need of engagement with the aggrieved party and take the collective opinion into consideration.

“Decision which comes as an offshoot of long drawn engagement is something which should be there in the spirit of democracy,” Sangma suggested, expressing hope that the Central Government looks into all aspects in respect of the three farm laws, which are being enacted.

“I must say as we have seen how laws were bulldozed. Was there any debate, any voting. So therefore it is only appropriate for anybody to say that the laws were imposed upon the farmers. We expect the Government of India to respond to the ground reality and decide upon in consistency with the spirit of democracy,” he added.

He said that if farmers don’t agree it will ultimately create uncertainties for the farmers and will have negative ramification on the welfare of the farmers.

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64 foreign envoys visit Covid pharma cos

HYDERABAD/NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): Over 60 foreign envoys on Wednesday visited Hyderabad-based leading biotech companies Bharat Biotech and Biological E Limited where they were apprised of India’s vaccine development programmes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Telangana government press release said envoys of 64 countries visited the facilities. Biological E Limitedin a separate press release said around 70 Ambassadors and High Commissioners visited their facility at Genome Valley hereand extensively discussed about Covaxin, a vaccine candidate for COVID-19.

A tweet by the Ministry of External Affairs said a visit of more than 60 Heads of Missions was arranged to the research and manufacturing facilities of the biotechnology firms.

The project update on the vaccine was presented to the delegates by Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech. In the presentation, the envoys were conveyed that 33 per cent of global

64 envoys of various countries arrive at Shamshabad Airport to visit Bharat Biotech and Biological E. Ltd and review the development of Covaxin, in Hyderabad. (PTI)

ambassadors of various countries. It not only makes us proud but also reminds us that the world is looking up to India in the common fight against the deadly pandemic.” Barry O Farrell, Australian High Commissioner who was part of the visiting dignitaries, said it was great to learn about the progress of the vaccine efforts by the two bio-tech firms.

“Great to join @mea on a visit to Hyderabad to learn firsthand about

progress of COVID vaccine efforts by Bharat Biotech & Biological E,” he tweeted. “#Hyderabad - the vaccine hub of Flag of India - produces a third of all vaccines manufactured globally. Witnessed first-hand the impressive research & manufacturing facilities at @BharatBiotech & @biological_e & the progress India is making in its COVID vaccine efforts...,” he said in another tweet.

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Mehbooba again alleges ‘illegal detention’

between patrols along the border “but you never had a major breach of understanding”. He said multiple agreements between the two sides were inked from 1993 with a commitment that both parties will not bring large forces to the border areas.

“Now for some reason, for which the Chinese have to date given us five differing explanations, the Chinese have violated it.

The Chinese have literally brought tens of thousands of soldiers in full military preparation mode right to the LAC in Ladakh. Naturally the relationship would be profoundly disturbed by this,” he said.

Referring to the Galwan Valley clashes in eastern Ladakh in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, Jaishankar said the incident “completely changed national sentiment”.

The external affairs minister also said the “very big issue” is how to get the relationship back on track.

He also mentioned various diplomatic and military engagements between the two sides in the last few months including his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow.

S rina g ar , D ec 9 (IANS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday once more alleged that she has been “illegally detained” for the third time in less than a fortnight.

She wrote on Twitter that there were restrictions imposed on her while BJP ministers were allowed to campaign in the ongoing District Development Council (DDC) elections.

“Illegally detained today for the third time in less than a fortnight. Too much democracy indeed,” Mufti tweeted. “If my movements are curbed due to ‘security concerns’ then why are Bharatiya Janata Party ministers allowed to campaign freely in Kashmir, while I’ve been asked to wait until culmination of DDC elections?” she said.

On Tuesday Mufti alleged that she was detained at her residence on the Gupkar road in Srinagar ahead of her visit to Central Kashmir’s Budgam district to meet with families evicted there.

border and say let’s carry on with life in all other sectors of activity. It’s just unrealistic,” he said. Jaishankar further said, “We have this problem because from 1988, our relationship had its hiccups, we had our issues and differences but the direction of the ties broadly were positive.” The external affairs minister said the relationship progressed in trade, travel and various other domains as both sides inked several pacts to maintain peace and tranquillity along the LAC. “All of this was posited on the fact that while we were trying to solve the boundary question, we would maintain peace and tranquillity along the border areas,” he said, adding there were incidents of arguments

nal Affairs has organised the visit to familiarise the foreign envoys about some key research and development activities being done by the country, an official release had earlier said.

The state government made foolproof arrangements duly following all the COVID-19 protocols.The dignitaries were divided into two batches and were taken to the facilities separately.

Telangana Principal Secretary Industries and IT Jayesh Ranjan made a powerpoint presentation and showcased the investment potential of the state to the visiting dignitaries.

The foreign envoys were taken to Hyderabad over a month after the Ministry of External Affairs briefed over 190 heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of leading international organisations on COVID-19 related issues.

According to officials, the tour of the foreign heads of missions in India to Hyderabad is being organised as part of MEA’s COVID-19 briefing initiative, and will be followed by visits to facilities in other cities.

Can’t disclose details of PM’s flights due to his security reason: IAF plea in HC NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) moved a plea in the Delhi High Court on Wednesday challenging a Central Information Commission (CIC) direction to provide information regarding Special Flight Returns (SRF)-II, saying it relates to details of the Prime Minister’s security apparatus and cannot be provided.

The IAF plea has claimed that the “information so sought includes details related to the entire entourage, names of Special Protection Group (SPG) personnel accompanying the Prime Minister of India on foreign tours for his personal safety, and the same, if disclosed, can potentially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State”.

The petition, filed through central government senior panel counsel Rahul Sharma and advocate C K Bhatt, is in appeal against the CIC’s July 8 direction to IAF to provide

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certified copies of available and relevant Special Flight Returns-ll to RTI applicant Commodore (retd) Lokesh K Batra.

Batra had sought certified copies of SRF-I and SRF-II with regard to each foreign visit of former PM Manmohan Singh as also Prime Minister Narendera Modi from April 2013 onwards.

IAF, in its plea, claims that the CIC has “failed to appreciate and consider that the information sought by the respondent (Batra) from the petitioner (Air

Force) cannot be disclosed and the application of the respondent for seeking the same ought not to have been allowed as the information sought is extremely sensitive in nature...”

The petition contends that the SRF copies sought relate to “official records of functioning and working of the security apparatus of the Prime Minister of India which cannot be brought in public domain for safety and security reasons”.

The matter is likely to come up for hearing on Friday.

Mamata synonymous with ‘intolerance’: Nadda KOLKATA, DEC 9 (PTI): BJP president J P Nadda Wednesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of being synonymous with “intolerance”, and exuded confidence about forming the next government in the state with more than 200 seats.

Buoyed by the BJP’s good show in panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections in Rajasthan despite the continued farmers’ protest at Delhi’s borders, he asserted farmers of the state have given a decision in favour of the Narendra Modi government and its policies.

Nadda, who arrived here on a two-day West Bengal visit, criticised the “dynastic politics” of the ruling TMC and other parties in the country, and asserted for the BJP “party is family”.

“Today, I want to recollect what Syama Prasad Mookherjee had said about discipline and tolerance...it is very pertinent in the present situation in Bengal. For West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee intolerance is another name,” he said after inaugurating nine party offices across various

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districts of the state.

“Everyone knows the way Rabindranathji (Tagore) gave a vision to the country, but today intolerance is increasing in Bengal,” he deplored.

Nadda accused the Trinamool Congress government of “minority appeasement”.

He asserted the saffron party will come to power in the 2021 polls with more than 200 seats ousting the TMC “lock stock and barrel”.

“When the entire country was watching the ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ (of Ram temple in Ayodhya), Mamata Banerjee imposed a lockdown in West Bengal on August 5 to prevent people

from being part of the occasion at the local level.

“In sharp contrast, the lockdown was withdrawn for Bakr-Eid, on July 31. We don’t have any problem with that, but why was the puja stopped on August 5. This shows that the state government’s policies are driven by appeasement politics,” he said.

The BJP leader said he feels “sad as well as embarrassed” whenever he visits the state, which was once known for its distinct culture, but now was infamous for “violence, corruption and nepotism”.

Nadda said the BJP’s victories in the panchayati raj elections in Rajasthan and Bihar assembly polls have proved that rural India is with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the policies of his government.

Urging party workers and leaders to fan out across the state with the message of development, Nadda said, “The time has come to unmask the corrupt TMC and pack them off in the next assembly polls.”

He said the BJP had a 2 per cent vote share in the

2011 assemby polls in West Bengal which went up to 18 per cent votes and two Lok Sabha seats in 2014. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the party bagged 40 per cent votes and 18 seats, he said.

Nadda asked BJP workers to continue the momentum so the party wins the 2021 polls with more than 200 seats in the 294member assembly.

Referring to the political killings in the state, Nadda claimed more than 130 BJP workers had attained “martyrdom” and their sacrifices will not go waste.

“There is no end to the ongoing political violence in Bengal. Every day, our party workers are being attacked and killed. More than 130 BJP activists have been killed in acts that are against humanity,” he said.

He asserted a BJP government alone was capable of creating a “sonar Bangla” (Bengal made of gold), and assailed the Mamata Banerjee government for not joining several central schemes, including Ayushman Bharat and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, denying their benefits to the poor and farmers.

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NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday China has given India “five differing explanations” for deploying large forces at the LAC, adding this violation of bilateral pacts has “very significantly damaged” their relationship that is now at its “most difficult phase” in the last 30-40 years. The comments by Jaishankar during an online interactive session organised

by Australian think tank Lowy Institute came against the backdrop of the over seven-month-long military standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual ControL(LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

“We are today probably at the most difficult phase of our relationship with China, certainly in the last 30 to 40 years or you could argue even more,” Jaishankar said highlighting various aspects of the bilateral ties in the last three decades. “The relationship this year has been very significantly damaged.”

“We are very clear that maintaining peace and tranquillity along the LAC is the basis for the rest of the relationship to progress.

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vaccines are produced in genome valley in Hyderabad, sources said.

Suchitra Ella, Joint Managing Director of Bharat Biotech said, “The development and clinical evaluation of Covaxin marks a significant milestone for novel vaccinology in India.

Covaxin has garnered interest from several countries worldwide for supplies and introduction.It is an honour to have with us to day all the distinguished

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his newspaper had been highlighting the importance of the foothill road since years back since the tribes comprising of the Foot Hill Road Coordination Committee (FHRCC) revived the 256 kilometer project that was abandoned by the North Eastern Council(NEC) in 1974. The foothill road is a dream project because it seeks to cut short the travel time and distance from Dimapur –the trade and commerce centre of Nagaland-with Mokokchung, Longleng, Tuensang, Wokha, Zunheboto and Kiphire. The foothill road project is undoubtedly the most important and vital link that connects so many districts. Several apex Naga tribe organisations have been appealing with the state government to do everything within its means to ensure that the dream project comes through. Of course, trade and commerce as well as linkages with six districts are grounds that cannot be dismissed. However, one of the most crucial aspect that makes the foothill road project is the fact that once completed, it will also help each and unhindered movement of people and goods from one part of Nagaland to another without being held ransom to bandhs or blockades imposed by spate of organisations in Assam. It may be recalled that some weeks ago economic blockades were imposed on Nagaland at Karbi Anglong (two entry points to Nagaland-Dillai and Khatkhati) and at Jorhat (MarianiMokokchung road junction). These blockades were over and above the spate of bandhs in any portion of Assam that vehicles from Dimapur pass through. The consequent affect is that not only Nagaland but even Manipur suffer from these bandhs and blockades.

Various leaders in the past had been pressing for the foothill road to avoid the bandhs and blockades and it appeared that the state government would do the needful. However, the state government, for whatever reasons, has totally ignored the foothill road.

The project has been excluded among priority roads recently announced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). This newspaper had earlier emphasized that the state government should accord top priority to the foothill road by taking it up with utmost urgency with the government of India for inclusion as a ‘must priority project’. However, the announcement made by the union minister for MoRTH Nitin Gadkari on December 4 of road projects in Nagaland totalling a colossal Rs.4127 crore did not include the foothill road.

The conspicuous exclusion could not escape scrutiny since the economic bandhs imposed on Nagaland from Assam was too recent. It is laudable that the Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation (DAYO) has raised it in public domain. The exclusion of the vital foothill road as a priority project defies all explanations and logic. If such an important link also described as the umbilical cord connecting one half of the State with another did not merit consideration by the State government; then there is nothing more that can be said. In this regard state government owe an explanation to the people.

Besides the foothill road, it appears that the State government has not accorded priority to the proposed railway line from Dimapur to Tizit-Tuli as much as it has been doing for the Dimapur-Kohima railway line. No doubt Dimapur to Kohima railway line is in the interest of the capital but it is another matter with Dimapur-TizitTuli railway line. The state government has to take an in-depth review and push through the foothill road if it means business about development of the remaining regions of the state.

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.

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There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know. ~ Harry S Truman

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020

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n a historic decision, on June 24, 2020, the u n i o n g ove r n m e n t opened India’s space programs for private companies. Now the private sector can participate in the entire range of space-related activities. The newly formed Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) will act as an arm of ISRO and help regulate and facilitate the Indian space sector. The private players will now be allowed to use ISRO’s scientific and technical resources, infrastructure, and data for their programmes.

India accounted for merely 3% of the global $360 million space industry, of which only 2% is rockets and satellite launch. There was scarce participation from the private companies till now, which was primarily limited to the manufacturing and fabrication of components.

Most sectors today, ranging from transport to weather to even agriculture, need satellite data and imageries to chalk out their future business plans. ISRO would have to grow ten folds to cater to the growing demands within India effectively.

This inability of ISRO to

A new race to space

satisfy the ever-increasing requirements has led to the need for private companies to share this load without compromising on the quality of the solutions.

This need of the hour and the timely change in the regulations has led to the introduction of a few startups who are leveraging their skill sets and ideas for a better future for India.

Pixxel is India’s first private earth imaging company, working to provide affordable and round the clock real-time satellite imagery. Pixxel has raised $5 million seed funding from Light Speed, GrowX and is set to launch the first satellite by December this year from a Russian facility.

Between December 2022 and June 2023, Pixxel has planned to launch a constellation of 30 satellites with the help of ISRO. Skyroot, India’s first space launch startup, was founded two years ago by a rocket engineer team who previously worked at ISRO. The startup has raised $4.3 million to date and hopes to secure another $51 million in 2021. It will launch its first satellite, “Vikram-1,” in December 2021. They have reduced the engine’s mass by 50% and lead time for manufacturing by 80%

using 3D print technology.

Vikram-2 and Vikram-3 are planned to be launched around 2023 and hence compete with SpaceX. Astrome is a startup focusing on low internet connectivity in the rural area and different cities across India. It could potentially compete with SpaceX to work upon connectivity problems by beaming high bandwidth internet.

At IISC, the 18-member team plans to launch 200 microsatellites by 2021 into space to provide the internet with 100GBps capacity via their patented MM technology.

Agnikul Cosmos, incubated in IIT Madras, aims to democratise small satellite launches and is looking forward to its first launch by 2022. Intending to launch vehicle-spaceport interfaces, the company has established itself as a leading rocket technology company. The company aims to provide rapid, agile, and low-cost access to space. ISRO is working on the launch of more massive satellites, while Agnikul targets the market where thousands of satellites of around 100kg are set to be launched across the world.

From a million-dollar

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industry in the early ’20s, Space tech valuations have reached a whopping $ 360 Billion industry in 2019.

The Indian Space economy is currently valued to be 2% of the global space economy.Indian spacetech ecosystem is a dark horse which is expected to increase its market share with a significant cost advantage, a large skilled human resource pool and high consumer-driven local demand for telecommunications. There were merely five significant deals in India amounting to just $ 3.4 million. The downstream space sector consisting of satellite communication and application consisted of 68% and the upstream industry consisting of satellite propulsion, launch vehicle, a lunar rover-based application consisted of 32% of the investment. At present, the ISRO undertakes two to three major satellite launches a year.

The Pillai committee recommended a greater role for private sector for using ISRO facilities for satellite launch taking the number of annual launch to 15.The downstream space segment consists of the application of satellites for communication, scientific research, weather forecasting, geo-

logical and oceanographic studies, disaster management, agricultural studies, and all products and services related to these areas. With the right use of data analytics capabilities coupled with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms, the data generated by remote sensing satellites can be of immense value for decision making.

There is huge scope for the commercialisation of the ground operations like mission support, satellite broadband gateways and 5G backhauling.

Thefuture scope of public-private partnership is dependent on how well the two entities can work together to achieve a common goal. The need for the load-sharing has led to the change in the rules and regulations thereby leading to public-private partnership which seems to be giving satisfactory results at the moment; however various initiatives such as upskilling talent force, encouraging FDI, developing investor’s confidence and technological innovations etc., need to consistently increase which will require a perfect balance between the two entities. InSPACe is expected

to be functional within the next few months.Even though the internal threats such as domination of profitability interests over society should be of prime importance, we cannot ignore the foreign threats at the same time.

The ambitions, current rate of raising funds and the technological advancements of the Startups along with considering affordability and agility will lead to significant growth opportunities in the Indian space arena in the upcoming future and will help the start-ups to take the legacy of ISRO further, thereby strengthening India’s position in the space sector. The estimated growth in the space sector, prior to involving the private entities was 5 % by 2023; however, considering the current scenario, the new growth estimate is 7% by 2023.

Therefore, it is more about the uniting, evolving, advancing, spreading peace and fighting against our enemy, if need be. So, let us win over the internal conflicts and secure our motherland by winning the race to space.

Maitreyi Shaklya DMS, IIT Delhi

International Human Rights Day

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t a time when all Nagas irrespective of tribe, region or re the people of Nagaland a special provision giving the Naga was committed to human dignity, political affiliation are eagerly awaiting a peaceful resoliterate enough on human people rights to protect their own equality, freedom & justice. lution to the Indo-Naga conflict, Nagaland Governor rights and are they able to way of life, its land and resources.

Besides the rest of the country, RN Ravi should not undermine and destroy the hard earned stand for their own rights and give The various Naga Tribal Councils Nagaland is an example of being a peace that has been built over many years of patient dialogue due respect to the rights of others? in Nagaland are to play a strong slaughter house of human rights. and goodwill between the Government of India and the Naga The answer is ‘NO’ and the serious role towards the promotion and Atrocities on women at home and people. The painstaking political talks have been predicated concern was that there was an ur- protection of the rights of indigenous workplace, insurgency, problems on the premise that both sides could be partners for a better gent need to programme a vigorous people as indigenous inhabitants of of drugs, rape, alcoholism among future. defence and promotion of human Nagaland. youths and adults, child abuse and While the media may independently verify, The Naga Ris- rights. The educational institutions, As per the definition given by flesh trade, extortion, anti-Indian ing quotes a portion of what RN Ravi told a leading newspaper colleges, NGOs and churches are section 2(1) (d) of the Protection of mentality, delay in receiving justice in Nagaland that “there is only one peace process…we cannot to play an active role in promoting Human Rights Act, 1993, right to life and growth of non-humanitarian fragment the Naga issue…the ongoing peace process cannot peace, justice and social transforma- is guaranteed by the Constitution of values are dear indication of violation be undermined”. Likewise in his first speech to the people of tion. The Government of Nagaland India. ‘Life’ here means human life” of human rights, which have seriously Nagaland after assuming his duty as Governor, he said the is yet to set up ‘State Human Rights and not mere animal existence. Right disturbed the peace and tranquillity following: “My earnest endeavour will be to help resolve it at Commission’ in the state. to life is guaranteed by Article 21 of the State. A major theme of the the earliest ensuring utmost honour and dignity to the Naga Every year the 10th December read with Article 14, 25, 27 and 28 human rights discourse is the Armed people”. All these good words seem to have been forgotten. is observed as International Human of the Constitution of India. Right to Forces (Special Power) Act of 1958 The ‘spirit’ of the Indo-Naga peace process, which has Rights Day to bring the attention food is universal human rights, which widely seen in the North-East as successfully navigated the churning of Indian politics through of the peoples of the world that the is acknowledged at the regional, ‘draconian’. Rights and duties are the last few decades; the broad and sustained support it has Universal Declaration of Human national and international levels. one of the primary concerns of the received from several Prime Ministers and elected govern- Rights is the common standard of The citizen’s right to be free from human civilization. These are closely ments should not be forgotten. As such, Mr. Ravi’s conflict- achievement for all peoples and hunger enshrined in Article 21 of the connected with liberty, growth, deridden message on the eve of 58th Nagaland Statehood stands all nations. According to the UN Constitution of India, is to be ensued velopment, dignity, responsibility and out as reckless and inappropriate. As a nominated office, the website, This year’s Human Rights by the fulfilment of the obligations welfare of the general community. honourable Governor should perform his constitutional role Day theme Recover Better – Stand of the State set out in Article 39(a) However, knowledge about human and leave political decisions to the elected leaders. A case in up for Human Rights, relates to the and 47. The right to food is about rights is not popular among the point is Mr. Ravi’s open criticism of what he terms as ‘endless COVID-19 pandemic and focuses freedom from hunger. Therefore, citizens of Nagaland. As a result, peace process’ has been approached very differently by Prime on the need to build back better by it is very important for the state of violation of human rights is so comMinister Narendra Modi. During the signing of the Framework ensuring Human Rights are central Nagaland to effectively implement mon in Nagaland that the purpose Agreement, PM Modi “complimented” the Naga Political to recovery efforts, we will reach our the National Food Security Act, 2013 of the Universal Declaration of HuGroups “for maintaining the ceasefire agreement for nearly common global goals only if we are without any involvement of wrong man Rights is defeated considerable two decades, with a sense of honour that defines the great Naga able to create equal opportunities diversion and corruption. Many poor number of times. The techno-hyped people”. Mr. Ravi’s message and intent invalidates everything for all, address failures exposed and people around the world are going societies are progressing fast but the that honourable PM Modi has said. The Nagas expect that exploited by COVID-19, and apply to die because they do no not get human rights, not only among the the ‘sense of honour’ as defined by the Prime Minister should human rights standards to tackle enough food to eat. Food is basic illiterate sections but also among the be reciprocated by Mr. Ravi who also happens to be the Inter- entrenched, systematic, and interna- to human existence and that is why literate and educated ones. locutor, a position that should carry great responsibility and tional inequalities, exclusion and dis- it receives the foremost attention of The crying need of the develforesight. Using his position as Nagaland Governor Mr. Ravi crimination. The Vienna Declaration mankind. Poverty is the main reason oping world is to live in peace and has been further dividing the Naga people. As someone tasked and Programme of Action, adopted for families to send their children to harmony, and here human rights with the role of dialogue and bringing people together, Mr. Ravi by the World Conference, marked work. Due to child labour is large and development can move together, should rise above vested interest and work on the larger goal of the beginning of a renowned effort scale exploitation and deprived of provided man is conscious of his a mutually acceptable and honourable solution that has defined in the protection and promotion of human rights. Children’s rights are rights and his social and national the Indo-Naga issue since the beginning. human rights. Promoting human human rights. Children are no doubt responsibilities. Human right is a History should teach us not to repeat the same mistake, rights is one of the core purposes supreme assets of the country. “Child symbol of hope and the need of the especially when it comes to the Indo-Naga issue. After his of the United Nations. And the core is the father of man”. The Father of hour as violation of human rights appointment as Nagaland Governor in 1968, BK Nehru did purpose of the United Nations was the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was has become a day to day event in everything at his command to discredit the Naga cause and deliberately failing as Nagaland state a great human rights activist who the society. Creating a safe, secured the Church-led peace efforts. Mr. Nehru had led the change in could not constitute a State Human strongly believed and practiced non- and harmonious environment for the government policy that ‘there will be no peace talks between Rights Commission till date. Even violence. One of the great American neo-literate is the look of the family, the GoI and the UG Nagas’ and eventually led to the collapse the National Human Rights Commis- Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, was a the community, the civilized society of the 8 year old ceasefire in August 1972 under his watch as sion, New Delhi asked every state to man who had sacrificed his life for and community at large.

Governor. Disunity among the Nagas was also fully exploited set up State Human Rights Commis- the abolition of slavery. Nelson ManAdv. Kezhokhoto Savi, Asst. to this end. After 25 years, the Indian establishment realized sion and had also recommended to dela was one of the great symbols of that the policy of divide and rule and treating the Naga issue incorporate human rights education human rights of our time whose life Professor Kohima Law College & President, NVCO as a law and order problem was a failure and, the GoI entered in state education board syllabus and in another ceasefire and political dialogue from 1997 onwards. further urged the NGOs to create The incumbent Governor should realise that the Naga problem more awareness. Human Rights are cannot be solved by sowing division, creating ill will and use fundamental to our every existence of force. without which we cannot live as huHaving been appointed earlier as Naga peace talk In- man being. To protect human rights terlocutor, Mr. Ravi owes his present high-ranking position is to ensure that people receive some as Governor to the unresolved Naga issue that created much degree of decent, human treatment. expectation from his dual responsibility. As Interlocutor his role However, in many cases public is to solve the Indo-Naga problem that could not be resolved authorities and government official Sir, With the implementation of the new SOP in the state, most of the either through the 16-Point Agreement or the Shillong Accord. institute policies that violates basic Otherwise, there is no relevance for RN Ravi as Interlocutor. human rights. Such abuses of power people of Nagaland with the exception of some ignorant ones had been If Mr. Ravi cannot handle the dual role, he might as well step by political leaders and state authori- adhering to the rule of wearing masks, sanitizing and washing hands. down as Interlocutor and enjoy his remaining tenure as Gov- ties have devastating effects. Slavery, However as the festive season had already arrived, shops are flooding ernor. As defined in our vision statement that was released on poverty, physical torture, destruction with people again. And instead of being more cautious now, most of September 13, 2020, The Naga Rising will oppose “the indis- of property, rape, killing, hunger, sex the shopkeepers in Hongkong market, Hazi Park, Delux Point and New criminate attempt to undermine the Indo-Naga peace process exploitation, forced labour, child Markets areas seem to be flouting the directives of the higher authority and undercut the ‘historical and political rights’ of the Naga labour, commercial sex exploita- to wear masks at all cost. One misstep would lead to a wide community people.” Having said that, we affirm our support to a negoti- tion, corruption, illiteracy, etc. are spread of the highly infectious COVID-19, therefore, I request the police ated political settlement mutually agreed upon between India against human rights. As indigenous personnel and the business associations to invigilate the area and see to and the Nagas. people of the land, Article 371A of it that proper actions are taken against the defaulters.

Amugha Yeptho, PWD Colony, Dimapur The Naga Rising the constitution of India provides 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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ship.

In Delhi, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said the results indicate that crores of rural people are in favour of agriculture reforms.

“This is a farmers’ mandate and a vote for farm reforms,” he told reporters.

He said the results bucked a trend in Rajasthan where in the panchayat elections in 2010 and 2015, the party in power had won the rural government elections as well.

Polling for the panchayat elections was held on November 23 and 27, and December 1 and 5.

to the husband of one of them. If this happens, the samiti will go to the Congress.

Rajasthan Congress president Dotasra said his party will perform better in the next election.

“Many thanks to all the candidates for increasing the base of the party in the panchayat elections held in 21 districts of the state,” the Congress leader tweeted.

“These results motivate us to do better in future; Congress will do better in the upcoming elections by keeping good synergy between the government and the organisation,” he added.

But BJP state president Satish Poonia said the results signaled “farewell” to the”corrupt government” in the state.

The polls were held in the districts of Ajmer, Banswara, Barmer, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Pali, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Sikar, Tonk and Udaipur.

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NCB probe: Absconding accused Regel Mahakal held

MUMBAI, DEC 9 (PTI): The Narcotics Control Bureau has arrested an absconding accused in a drugs case linked to actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death and also seized a contraband worth Rs 2.5 crore during raids in Mumbai, an NCB official said on Wednesday.

The NCB official claimed it is the “biggest seizure” of drugs in the case linked to Rajput’s death.

The accused, identified as Regel Mahakal, was arrested late Tuesday night after raids in some areas of Mumbai, including Lokhandwala, by an NCB team led by the probe agency’s zonal director Sameer Wankhede, the official said.

A contraband, ‘Malana cream’, worth Rs 2.5 crore was seized during the raids, he said.

One more person was also arrested during the raids, the official said without divulging further details.

Mahakal’s name had cropped up during question-

ing of some drugs peddlers in the case.

He allegedly used to supply drugs to Anuj Keshwani, also an accused in the case who was arrested in September this year, who was supplying it to others, the official said.

Meanwhile, Mahakal was on Wednesday produced before a magistrate’s court here which remanded him in the NCB’s custody till December 11.

The NCB told the court that the investigation into the case was incomplete and Mahakal’s custody was required to confront him with other arrested accused, special public prosecutor Atul Sarpande said.

The probe agency also told the court that it need to question him about his WhatsApp chats, he said.

Based on some WhatsApp chats involving drugs, the NCB has been probing the alleged use of drugs in some quarters of Bollywood after the death of Rajput in June this year.

loaded within no time.

Further, at the voltage level of 66/33kV, he said that three 20MVA transformers got overloaded and unfortunately, one 20MVA transformer got damaged on November 12, 2017 due to overloading.

To mitigate the power crisis, he said the state government sanctioned an amount of Rs. 14.96 crore in December 2017 from State Resources and the installation of 100MVA, 132/33kV transformer was completed within 12 months time from the date of sanction.

He infor med that technically the transformer had been in operation since the time of installation, but formal inauguration could not be done in time.

He pointed that at present the department had 100MVA at the voltage levels of 132/66kV and another 100MVA at the voltage levels of 132/33kV. However, he cautioned that in the event of any outages of one of the 100MVA transformers, there would deep power crisis.

The engineer-in-chief, therefore, has stressed the need to have an intermediate transformer of at least 80MVA capacity of 66/33kV for either stepping down or stepping up as the situation demands to avoid serious blackouts.

Covid-19 patients’ houses: SC

NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday said putting up posters or signs outside the homes of Covid-positive patients in the country, to indicate they were suffering from the disease, was no longer required unless there was direction from a competent authority.

The apex court said posters could be affixed in specific cases by authorities under the Disaster Management Act. A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said this in its verdict on a plea seeking directions to do away with the practice of pasting posters outside homes of those infected by coronavirus.

The bench, also comprising justices R S Reddy and M R Shah, disposed of the plea, saying the Centre has already issued guidelines, and therefore, states and union territories should not affix such posters.

The Centre had earlier told the top court that its guidelines do not contain any instructions regarding affixing posters and signages outside homes of COVID-19 patients, and there cannot be any stigma attached to it.

The bench had reserved its judgement on the plea on December 3.

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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had on December 3 referred to the affidavit filed in the apex court by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and told the bench that guidelines do not require any such affixation of posters.

The counsel appearing for petitioner Kush Kalra had told the apex court that there are no such instructions in the guidelines to affix posters outside the home of those found COVID positive but the “reality is very different”.

While hearing the matter on December 1, the top court had observed that once posters or signages are pasted outside the homes of COVID patients, the people affected are treated as “untouchables”, reflecting a different “ground reality”.

In its affidavit, the ministry had said that “its guidelines do not contain any instructions or guidance regarding affixing of posters or other signage outside the residences of those found COVID positive”. Mehta had told the bench that the Centre has not prescribed this practice and some states might be pursuing it on their own to prevent the spread of the virus.

3 militants killed in J-K’s Pulwama encounter

J’khand: Woman gang-raped by 17 men in husband’s presence

S R I NAG A R , D E C 9 (PTI): Three unidentified militants were killed and a civilian injured in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Tikken area of Pulwama district in the early hours of Wednesday following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.

Two ultras were killed in the initial stages of the operation, the official said, adding a civilian also sustained injuries during the exchange of fire between the two sides.

The third militant put up some resistance before being neutralized by the security forces, he said.

The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants was being ascertained, he added.

RANCHI, DEC 9 (IANS): In a shocking incident, a woman was gang-raped by 17 persons in the presence of her husband in Jharkhand’s Dumka district, following which an FIR was lodged on Wednesday, police said.

The crime occurred in an area falling under Mufasil police station jurisdiction on Tuesday when the woman, mother of five children, was

be taken with regard to hospitals where fire broke resulting in the death of several patients.”

He said the Centre has asked all the states and Union Territories (UTs) to send status report on the implementation of fire safety guidelines to prevent recurrence of fire incidents in hospitals and nursing homes.

A detailed report on fire safety would be prepared after getting the inputs from states, he said.

The bench then asked about the fire safety audit of Gujarat and hospitals there and said as to how many nodal officers have been appointed.

It then enquired about the steps taken to enforce the COVID-19 guidelines on wearing of face masks in public and adhering to the social distancing norms.

“You file a detailed affidavit giving all steps taken,” it said.

Earlier, the apex court had said that people are violating “with impunity” the COVID-19 guidelines on wearing face masks at public places and are not adhering to social distancing norms.

returning home along with her husband from a fair.

The accused waylaid them on the way. They overpowered her husband and gang-raped her.

Senior police officials reached the police station after they came to know about the crime. Police launched a manhunt to arrest the accused. The woman was sent for medical examination.

PRESS NOTE

As per the direction given by IMA(HQS) New Delhi, The IMA state branch Nagaland is requesting all the MBBS Doctors in the state both Government and Private doctors and hospital to withdraw all non essential non covid services from 6 AM to 6 PM on 11/12/2020. This is the struggle against Mixopathy and quackery entering in to the modern medicine.

Dated: 09.12.2020 Dr. Kezevituo Keditsu Dr. Victo A. Wotsa President Hony. Secretary IMA, Nagaland State Branch IMA, Nagaland State Branch

Phone:247241/247250 Fax :03862 -247241

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causing a lot of disturbances in the power system prolonging power failures.

In 2002, Sema said the department took up system improvement scheme (SIS) in Dimapur funded by DoNER under NLCPR. He said that the scheme partial capacity addition of another 20MVA (making it 60MVA) and replacement of aged switchgears and protection system was implemented.

Upon completion of those works, engineerin-chief said the demand grew so rapidly in no time that it outgrew its capacity of 60MVA to almost 80MVA. Anticipating an additional load growth of about 70 MVA taking the total demand to 150 MVA, Sema said the department proposed to upgrade the existing sub-station to 200MVA during the 11th Five Year Plan for which the department submitted DPR costing Rs. 34.2 crores.

DoNER sanctioned only Rs. 17.05 crore. With that amount, he said the department could install only one 100MVA, 132/66kV Transformer in March 2015 which provided some relief for some time.

However, as anticipated, he said with the rapid load growth the transformer also got fully

measures in hospitals and nursing homes.

The bench, also comprising Justices R S Reddy and M R Shah, directed the states as well to file affidavits by Friday on steps taken on these issues and fixed the suo motu case for hearing on December 14.

“Tushar Mehta, the Solicitor General submits that with regard to Fire Safety Audit, a direction has been issued to all the states to constitute an appropriate Committee and compilation of all data is in process and shall be filed along with an affidavit within a period of three days from today,” the bench noted in its order.

The top court said the Gujarat government may issue “appropriate notification” to ensure that the Enquiry Committee chaired by Justice D A Mehta, which is probing the fire at the Covid Hospital in Rajkot, is also empowered to inquire into the other fire incident which had happened at Shreyas Hospital of Ahmedabad.

Mehta had said that the same panel may also look into the both fire tragedies “so that an early report may be submitted and appropriate measures may

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(From p-1) However, he said that currently there was shortfall of Hydro power generation in eastern region and due to which the department was rationing the supply of electricity throughout the State on a rotational basis.

He said there was now tremendous pressure to have state’s own Hydro power generation stations.

Fur ther, Vizo appealed to the general public to extend co-operation in places where hydro power stations were coming up.

He also pointed that in particular Dimapur district was consuming about 50% of the power consumption in the State and revenue leakage was also maximum in the area.

Therefore, he appeal to all colony leaders, GBs and citizens to help the department of power to check excessive power theft in Dimapur district. He also urged the citizens to learn how to conserve energy and reduce unnecessary usage.

Giving a brief technical report, engineer in-chief power, Er Shikato Sema said that since there had been no augmentation/ up-gradation for about two decades at 132/66/33W sub-station Nagarjan, the equipments such as switchgear and protective system had outlived its useful life

NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): The Supreme Court Wednesday sought “detailed” response from the Centre as well as states on issues ranging from adhering to COVID-19 guidelines on wearing of face masks and social distancing norms to implementation of fire safety guidelines in hospitals and nursing homes across the country.

The top court was hearing a suo motu case registered by it to ensure proper treatment of COVID-19 patients in hospitals and dignified handling of dead bodies there.

Recently, it also took cognisance of the fire incident in a designated COVID-19 hospital in Gujarat’s Rajkot in which several patients had died, raising the issue of lack of proper fire safety measures in hospitals across the country.

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and the Gujarat government, to file detailed affidavits within three days on the issues such as enforcing of COVID-19 guidelines and fire safety

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of these district boards and the party is set to head one more with the help of ally Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP). The Congress has won five of the remaining zila parishads.

The results come as a boost for the Bharatiya Janata Party when its government at the Centre is facing protests – mainly from farmers in Punjab and Haryana -- over the three new laws to deregulate the sale of crops.

On Twitter, BJP president J P Nadda called the Rajasthan success a symbol of trust farmers, labourers and the poor have in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leader-

The results come just days before the Ashok Gehlot government completes two years in Rajasthan, and only months after it tackled a revolt among the Congress MLAs led by sacked deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot.

The Congress lost even in the home districts of ministers Govind Singh Dotasra, who is also the head of the party’s state unit, Cooperative Minister Udai Lal Anjana and Sports Minister Ashok Chandna.

In Sikar’s Laxmangarh panchayat samiti, which comes under Dotasra’s constituency, the BJP won 13 of the 25 seats while Congress got 11. An independent candidate also won.

In Chittorgarh’s Nimbahera panchayat samiti, the BJP won 14 out of 17 seats, an embarrassment for minister Udai Lal Anjana.

In Tonk panchayat samiti, where no party got a majority, three independent winners have pledged support to Tonk MLA Sachin Pilot, according

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Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls JAIPUR/NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (PTI): The ruling Congress in Rajasthan suffered a jolt with the BJP beating it in panchayat elections, an outcome which the winning party on Wednesday called a “farmers’ mandate” amid protests against the Centre’s new agri-marketing laws.

The BJP bagged 1,989 of the 4,371 panchayat samiti seats while the Congress won 1852 with almost all results of the fourphase local government polls being declared.

The CPI (M) bagged 26 seats, the RLP six and the Bahujan Samaj Party five. Independent candidates won 439 panchayat samiti seats.

At the zila parishad level, BJP candidates won 353 of the 635 seats for which results were declared and the Congress got 252.

Only one zila parishad seat result is yet to be announced in the election held across 21 of the state’s 33 districts.

The BJP candidates are now in majority in 13

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DIMAPUR: To spread the message of peace, reconciliation and unity among the Nagas, a Naga man has undertaken an expedition peace mission walk by carrying an Indian national flag in his hand and Naga flag on his back.

Perplexed by the present situation of Nagas, politically, socially and culturally, he said he had decided to walk across Nagaland to spread the message of peace, reconciliation and unity among the Naga brothers.

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such techniques for the purpose of sex determination of female feticides.

He also presented on BBBP, a flagship programme run by the central government to ensure the survival, protection and education of girl child.

Further, he emphasized on the importance of enforcing the PC & PNDT Act and urged district authorities to effectively monitor and ensure that the sex determination tools were not misused by families and doctors and ensure stringent legal action against violators. The participants were also taught about the importance of institutional deliveries, early registration of pregnancy and ANC in the district.

Meeting was attended by district programme officers, medical officers and health workers from all health centres, district and block programme management unit staff, NHM and DAPCU.

DIMAPUR: Peren Hill Area Youth Organisation (PHAYO) has threatened to shut down the entire telecom network in the area and take its own course of action if the concerned authority fails to take immediate measures.

A press release by PHAYO president Banguanza and assistant general secretary, Gamsa Insing stated that, public has been experiencing very poor mobile network and frequent call drop on a daily basis. PHAYO stated that the concerned authority has turned a deaf ear to the repeated requests for improving quality network coverage in the district by various CSOs. It stated that the telecom company must soon provide standard network if they wanted to endure and extend their services in the area. While the patience of the public has been provoked for a long time, the PHAYO stated that it would no longer remain a mute spectator and urged for immediate redressal of the issue.

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DIMAPUR: Orientation programme on “Pre-conception & pre-natal diagnostic techniques Act (PC-PNDT Act) 1994” under “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” was organised by district administration in collaboration with Medical department Peren at CMO office conference hall, New Peren on December 5.

A press release by CMO office, Peren, district media officer, Pezanguno Celine Secü stated that, deputy CMO, Dr. Lanuakum presented a powerpoint highlighting the objective of PC-PNDT Act which was to prohibit sex selection (before or after conception), regulate pre-natal diagnostic techniques for detecting genetic or metabolic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities or certain congenital mal- formations or sex linked disorders and prevent misuse of

PHAYO threatens to shut down telecom network

will be held on, December 15, 11 a.m at the DC’s conference hall observing all SOPs. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

NSCN (I-M) winter session: NSCN (I-M) tatar hoho winter session 2020 will be held on December 15, 10 a.m at the council headquarters (CHq) Hebron. All the members and authorities have been requested to attend the session positively. The elderly and other members having ailments/sicknesses are exempted from attending the session due to surge in COVID pandemic.

IMTN meeting: Indigenous Minority Tribes of Nagaland (IMTN) has called for an emergency meeting on December 13, 1:30 p.m, at residence of president, LL Kuki, Phaipijang (West Nahabari). Presidents and general secretaries of constituent units have been informed to attend the meeting positively.

SDPDB Pughoboto meeting: ADC & vice chairman SDPDB Pughoboto, Thungchanbemo Tungoe has informed that the SDPDB-cum-advent Christmas celebration will be held on December 14, 11 a.m at DB’s court Pughoboto. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

NSCN (R) extends Terhunyi greetings: NSCN/ GPRN (Reformation) through its MIP has conveyed warm Terhunyi greetings to the Angami Nagas on their festival of thanksgiving to God for health and good harvest.

GPRN/NSCN condolence: GPRN/NSCN expressed grief at the untimely demise of George Jemu, khapur, son of Tarap Jemu, of Rengma Colony, Walford, Union Territory region on November 17.

GPRN/NSCN through its MIP stated that, George had served for the nation and his brief service towards the Naga nation shall ever be cherished and remembered in the pages of the Naga history. GPRN/ NSCN conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and pray that the departed soul rest in peace.

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DIMAPUR: Sumi Community Padumpukhuri (SCPP) and Sumi Totimi Hoho, Padumpukhuri (SCPP) village have condemned the alleged sexual assault on a minor girl

by Bokato Achumi. In a joint condemnation note, STHPP president Botoli Muru and SCPP chairman Kuhoi Zhimomi appealed to the responsible authority to bring the perpetrator book at the earliest and deliver justice to the victim. The two bodies further shared its solidarity to the victim family and prayed that God provide comfort at this hour.

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up to the satisfaction of the department and wished the enterprises success in their future endeavours.

The promoter Lanchibemo Tsopoe welcomed the gathering and also elaborated the chronology of Tongphi Soap.

The unit was dedicated by Rev. S Thungrio Khuvung.

The inaugural programme chaired by DHO Wokha, Medemshiba also witnessed demonstration on herbal soap manufacturing.

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KOHIMA, DEC 9 (NPN): Advisor Horticulture and Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan on Wednesday inaugurated Tongphi Herbal Soap Manufacturing unit in Wokha.

In his brief inaugural speech, the advisor stressed on the need of agro based enterprises like Tongphi herbal soaps to uplift the state's economy. He also congratulated the proprietor

of Tongphi manufacturing unit for the initiative.

He encouraged the educated unemployed youth to take up agro based/agri/ horti enterprises for self employment and called upon the people to extend support to the few upcoming enterprises by purchasing their products.

Director horticulture officer, Dr. Elithung Lotha in his speech lauded the unit for successfully installing and setting up the plant

DC Kohima informs on sealing: Deputy commissioner & chairman DTF Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A has notified that in view of the detection of COVID-19 positive cases, Axis Bank, PR Hill & High School Branch and Tibet Corner, opposite Oking Hospital have been sealed for a period of 48 (forty eight) hours from December 9. Fumigation of the premises is to be done and aggressive contact tracing will be initiated, following all health safety measures and SOPs of the Government.

The sealed areas have been mapped and cordoned off and public and all concerned have been advised to follow all safety precautions to ensure public hygiene and personal safety within the proximity of the sealed areas.

NLA secretariat informs on PAC meeting: Advisor of School Education and chairman of Public Accounts Committee (PAC), K. T. Sukhalu has convened a meeting of the committee on December 16, 11 a.m in the committee room of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) secretariat. All the concerned members of PAC have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

KMC informs: Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) administrator Kovi Meyase has informed all the wards/ shops under KMC jurisdiction that the “annual inter ward & shops” cleanliness competition 2020 will be held. All the 19 wards/shops are to keep their respective wards/shops clean and illuminate/ beautify during this festive season. KMC officials will be inspecting all the wards/shops and winner will be notified through local dailies.

COVID STF meeting rescheduled: Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoH&FW) has informed that the State Task Force (STF) meeting scheduled for December 10 has been deferred to December 15.

Mon DPDB meeting: Deputy commissioner, Mon Thavaseelan K has informed that the Mon district planning and development board (DPDB) meeting

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LONGENG: The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Longleng has disposed off the criminal intimidation case against one, M. Tochu Phom after the accused served two months and 20 days at district jail, Mokokchung.

According to government pleader-cum-assistant public persecutor Longleng, Vito K Chishi, the accused M. Tochu was arrested after an FIR was filed on November 6, 2019

by Bipul Basumatary, a purchase manager at Manoranjan Brahma Construction Company at Namgmha (Tamlu) engaged in construction of Merangkong-Tamlu-NaginimoraWakching-Mon 2 Lane National Highway, stating that he had been receiving threatening calls from Tochu from time to time making him and his company insecure to perform the construction work.

Accordingly, the case was tried in the court of CJM Longleng, Ajongba Imchen, and the prosecution having established the case beyond any reasonable doubt against the accused, was convicted U/S 506(1) IPC and sentenced him a simple imprisonment of two months and 20 days and further imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 in default and simple imprisonment of six months, Chishi said.

Vito K Chishi represented the state in this case while A.Mane Phom was the defense counsel.

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Mhathung Yanthan and others at the inauguration of Tongphi herbal soap manufacturing unit. (NP)

CJM Longleng disposes off criminal intimidation case

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EU to secure borders against terror attacks Brussels, Dec 9 (AP): The European Commission wants member states to reinforce external border controls and police cooperation to better protect the 27-nation bloc from extremist attacks.

As part of its CounterTerrorism Agenda unveiled Wednesday, the EU’s executive arm said an efficient detection of suspects at the bloc’s borders is crucial to guarantee European citizens’ security.

Since the deadly Paris attacks five years ago in which fighters who had returned from Syria were involved, the EU has been repeatedly hit by extremist actions.

In 2019, seven jihadist terrorist attacks were carried out in the EU, and twice that number of plots were thwarted by law enforcement.

“Member states should urgently complete the modernisation of our external border management within the agreed roadmaps, with the ambition of developing the world’s most modern border management system,” the commission said.

European Commissioner for Promoting our European Way of Life Margaritas Schinas, left, and European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson.

Under the Schengen Information System regulations implemented two years ago, national authorities are already required to create alerts related to “terrorist offenses” and member states need to share information with Europol.

“Despite the progress made, more work is needed,” said the commission, which plans to strengthen the EU agency for law enforcement with an increased budget and larger competences, including the possibility to issue its own alerts on foreign fighters.

The EU’s executive branch also plans to work with member states to improve access to digital evidence and encrypted information used by criminals.

The commission esti-

mates that 5,000 EU residents have traveled to Syria and Iraq to join jihadist groups, including 1,500 who are still in the area and could return with plans to hit European targets.

“All those entering the EU, citizens or not, must be checked against the relevant databases,” said the commission, which will also propose that individuals who have been denied a firearm for security reason in one EU country can’t apply for a weapon in another member state.

In its proposals, the commission urged EU countries to ensure the interoperability of their information systems and to share intelligence on foreign fighters in a bid to carry out efficient, systematic targeted checks.

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Google and FB risk big fines under draft Aus news law Canberra, Dec 9 (AP): Google and Facebook would risk multimillion-dollar fines if they failed to comply with proposed legislation introduced into the Australian Parliament on Wednesday that would make the tech giants pay for journalism they display.

Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg introduced the so-called News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code and revealed details of his plan for Australia to become the first country to force the digital platforms to compensate news media for journalistic content.

“We are not seeking to protect traditional media companies from the rigor of competition or technological disruption, which we know benefits consumers,” Frydenberg told Parliament. “Rather, we are seeking to create a level playing field where market power is not misused and there is appropriate compensation for the production of original news content.” Details of the draft legislation will be scrutinized by a Senate committee before lawmakers vote on it next year.

Breaches of the code,

such as failure to negotiate in good faith, would be punishable by a fine of 10 million Australian dollars ($7.4 million) or the equivalent of 10% of annual turnover in Australia.

If a platform and a news business cannot agree on a price for news after three months of negotiations, a three-member arbitration panel would be appointed to make a binding decision for payment over at least two years.

The panel would usually then accept in full either the platform or the news business’s final offer.

In “very limited circumstances” when neither option is in the ”public interest,” the panel “may amend the more reasonable of the two offers,” government documents say.

The bill does not specify how payment would be made. The platform and the media business could agree on a lump sum or regular payments based on the amount of news content used.

Facebook and Google have said they would read details of the draft legislation before commenting.

Facebook has previously warned it might block Australian news content rather than pay for it.

US lawmaker supports farmers agitating against farm laws in India WASHINGTON, DEC 9 (PTI): In the midst of a global pandemic, it is unsurprising that India’s farmers are worried about the impact of the recent agricultural reforms, a top American lawmaker has said, coming out in support of the agitating farmers who have been protesting against the new farm laws.

Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and several other states have been protesting on various borders of Delhi since November 26, seeking repeal of three farm laws enacted in September. Dubbing these laws as “anti-farmer”, these farmers claim that the newly enacted legislations would pave the way for the dismantling of the minimum support price system, leaving them at the “mercy” of big corporations.

However, the government has maintained that the new laws will bring farmers better opportunities and usher in new technologies in agriculture.

“In the midst of a global pandemic, it’s unsurprising that India’s farmers are worried about the impact of recent agricultural reforms. As we know from our own experience in the US, citizens have every right to

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protest peaceably, be accommodated and their concerns listened to,” Congressman Brad Sherman, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, said on Tuesday.

“As chair of the Caucus on India & Indian Americans, I’ve proudly championed the close partnership between the world’s largest and oldest democracies. It’s a partnership built on both interests and values, including a shared dedication to human rights and freedom of speech,” he said in a series of tweets.

India has called the remarks by foreign leaders and politicians on protests by farmers as “ill-informed” and “unwarranted”, asserting that the matter pertains to the internal affairs of a democratic country.

“The farmers yearning to be heard are another powerful example of how peaceful protest is just one of the many cherished democratic traditions binding our countries together,” Sharman said. Congressman-elect David G Valadao also supported Indian farmers.

“As farmers peacefully make their voices heard, the Government of India has a responsibility to allow their citizens to exercise this right to assemble,” Valadao said.

Farmer leaders have been firm on their demand for repeal of three new farm laws. They have claimed that the laws will benefit corporates and end the mandi system and the minimum support price (MSP) regime.

The government has maintained that it is committed to the welfare of farmers and have presented these laws as major reforms for their benefits. A late-night meeting called by Home Minister Amit Shah ended in failure on Tuesday as farmer leaders rejected the government’s offer to amend new farm laws, saying they would settle for nothing less than the scrapping of the legislations, while many of them threatened to boycott Wednesday’s scheduled talks with ministers.

Russia accuses US-led West of attempting Pak lawmakers to resign en masse to paralyse govt: Rehman to ‘undermine’ its close relations with India New Delhi in the military and technical cooperation area (with Russia),” the top Russian diplomat added.

In 2018, India and Russia announced that they have elevated their strategic partnership into a “special privileged strategic partnership”.

In October 2018, India had signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, notwithstanding warning from the Trump administration that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanction. The S-400 - known as Russia’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system - can destroy incoming hostile aircraft, missiles and even drones at ranges of up to 400 km.

Australian govt accuses China of undermining trade deal

US Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn Biden’s win Washington, Dec 9 (IANS): The US Supreme Court has rejected a challenge against President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania. Republicans in the state wanted to overturn certification of the result, but justices rejected the request in a one sentence ruling, the BBC reported.

It is a blow to President Donald Trump, who has previously suggested without evidence that the election result would be settled in the Supreme Court.

Trump lost his bid for re-election last month.

Since then, he and his supporters have launched dozens of lawsuits questioning the vote results. None have come close to overturning Biden’s victory.

The Democratic candidate defeated Trump by a margin of 306 to 232 votes in the US electoral col-

lege, which chooses the US president. Biden won seven million more votes than the president nationwide.

Pennsylvania’s Governor Tom Wolf has already certified Biden’s victory in the state. Under the rules of the electoral college, the state’s 20 electors will meet on December 14 to officially cast their votes for the president-elect.

Republicans in the state, however, wanted to overturn Wolf ’s certification. The state’s top court had rejected their bid last week, which made them appeal to the US Supreme Court in Washington.

Lawyers for the state and Governor Wolf criticised the case as “fundamentally frivolous”.

“No court has ever issued an order nullifying a Governor’s certification of presidential election re-

sults,” they wrote.

And on Tuesday the Supreme Court dismissed the suit. The one-sentence ruling did not even cover the Republicans’ allegations, reading simply: “The application for injunctive relief presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied.”

Before, during and after the election, Trump has made unsubstantiated claims of electoral fraud and suggested that the result would eventually be decided in the Supreme Court.

The president appointed three of the court’s justices during his single term in office. Most recently, he controversially placed conservative judge Amy Coney Barrett on the bench after the death of the court’s most liberal justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, just weeks before the election.

China, amid a deteriorating political row.

Last week, Australia reacted angrily to a Chinese official’s post on Twitter which included a graphic, fake image of an Australian soldier killing an Afghan child. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison demanded an apology from Beijing, which was rejected.

SURUHUTO TOKUKUJO KUQHAKULU KOHIMA : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

We, the Suruhuto Tokukujo Kuqhakulu Kohima (STKK) express our heartiest appreciation and congratulation to its following members:1. Dr. Ngukato Rochill, S/o Mrs & Er. Vitoshe Rochill of Vedami village for newly engaged Junior Specialist Doctor on Contract basis under H & FW Department.

2. Miss Likivi I.Awomi, D/o Mrs & Er. Inaho P. Awomi of Surumi Village for being selected to undergo MBBS Course at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong.

The Union further wishes them good health and success in their future endeavor.

(JEHOVI ACHUMI) (IVETO AWOMI) President, STKK Secretary, STKK

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the Tobu Town Students’ Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. K. S. Anden Konyak, S/o Lt. Kossam Shamnyak on being conferred to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). He is first among the Tobu Area and second among the Konyak tribe to be elevated to such prestigious post.

The Union further congratulates and wishes him that Almighty God bless him with good health, more wisdom and success in all his future endeavors.

(SHILLEN JACOB) (AGASSI MOBO) President (TTSU) Asst/Gen. Secretary (TTSU)

FELICITATION The Yimchunger Union Naga United Village (YUNUV) and the Yimchunger Students' Union Naga United Village (YSUNUV) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss K Khumjila Yimchunger of Naga United Village, D/o Mr Kiulongba for successfully clearing NEET Exam 2020 for MBBS. We are extremely proud of your achievement and we, pray for the best for your future pursuits.

(A. Kiumukam Yimchunger) (Shojiba Yimchunger) President President Yimchunger Union Yimchunger Students' Union Naga United Village Naga United Village OFFICE OF THE

SHENA OLD UNION DIMAPUR AREA Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland Motto : "Unity is our Shield"

FELICITATION

The Shena Old Union Dimapur Area (SOUDA) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to the following persons:1. Er. Kahuli Sema promoted to the post of Chief Engineer NPWD and posted to PEP Kohima, Nagaland.

2. Shri. S.K Hekishe, promoted to the post of Additional Director / Project Director, Soil and Water Conservation Department.

3. Er. Jacob B. Sema, promoted to the post of Chief Engineer ONGC Jorhat, Assam.

The Union wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

(HOSHETO S. ACHUMI) (VITO SWU) Chairman, SOUDA Secretary, SOUDA

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inatory actions targeted against Australia,” Birmingham said, adding Australia was “considering all dispute settlement options”.

China buys more than a third of Australia’s exports, and accounts for 27 per cent of two-way trade.

Beijing has accused Australia of “unfriendly” and “hostile” attitudes towards

31st December,” he said, flanked by PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz and PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The exact timing of stomping out of assemblies would be decided later, said Rehman.

Soon after the election in 2018, he had urged the Opposition leaders not to take oath to join parliament due to alleged rigging. But his idea was overruled by others, chiefly by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the The Pakistani Muslim

“The government will be forced to call general elections, otherwise the legitimacy of the entire process will be questionable,” said PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal, warning the more protests would follow in case elections were not held.

The Opposition alliance has alleged that Khan was supported in elections by the ‘establishment’ and also failed to run the country and address chronic issues.

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has directly named Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hameed for meddling in political affairs.

TSUNGIKI GAZETTED OFFICERS’ FORUM H.Q., TSUNGIKI VILLAGE, WOKHA: NAGALAND

FELICITATION

The Tsungiki Gazetted Officers’ Forum (TGOF) heartily congratulates the following members: 1. Shri. K. Aben Kikon on his recent promotion to Assistant Director under Directorate of Tourism, Government of Nagaland.

2. Shri. W. Libemo Lotha on his recent promotion to Superintendent under Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries, Government of Nagaland.

TGOF further wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Er. Mhonlumo Kikon W. Yibemo Kikon President, TGOF General Secretary, TGOF

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amid tensions between the countries, the BBC reported on Wednesday.

China has imposed sanctions or halts on Australian goods such as grain, wine and beef this year.

This has caused alarm in Australia, as China is its biggest trading partner. “We continue to raise issues of apparent potential, discrim-

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to step down or call early elections and consistently advocated that Opposition was protesting to put pressure to stop probes in corruption cases against their leaders. Speaking to a group of senior journalists and columnists on Tuesday, he said that “by-election will be held on the vacant seats” and no concession would be given to the protesting parties.

However, experts and Opposition leaders argue that when hundreds of lawmakers resign from the national and provincial assemblies, it would be virtually impossible to avoid general elections.

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Indo-Pacific strategies, the so-called ‘Quad’,” he was quoted as saying by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The US, Japan, India and Australia had in 2017 given shape to the longpending proposal of setting up the “Quad” or the Quadrilateral coalition to counter China’s aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region.

The US says Quad is not an alliance but a grouping of countries driven by shared interests and values and interested in strengthening a rules-based order in the strategically-important Indo-Pacific region.

“At the same time the West is attempting to undermine our close partnership and privileged relations with India. This is the goal of the US’ very tough pressure on

League-Nawaz (PML-N).

It is believed that en masse resignation is the only way to bring the government on its knees and force it to call early elections.

The PPP government in the Sindh province was considered as a hurdle as it was not sure if that it would sacrifice its government to help the Opposition alliance.

The leaders also agreed to go ahead with a rally in Lahore on December 13 as a show of power to the government. It will be the sixth rally after similar gatherings held in Gujranwala, Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar and Multan.

The Opposition parties succeeded in attracting a huge number of people despite hurdles created by the government.

Prime Minister Imran Khan rejected the demand

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Moscow, Dec 9 (PTI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the US-led West of attempting to “undermine” Russia’s close partnership and privileged relations with India.

Speaking at a meeting of the state-run think-tank Russian International Affairs Council via a video link on Tuesday, Lavrov said the West is seeking to reinstate the unipolar world order that would include all states but for Russia and China with which it would deal later. “’Poles’ like Russia and China are unlikely to be subordinate to it. However, India is currently an object of the Western countries’ persistent, aggressive and devious policy as they are trying to engage it in antiChina games by promoting

Islamabad, Dec 9 (PTI): The political crisis in Pakistan has deepened after an 11-party Opposition alliance announced that their lawmakers will resign en masse by the end of this month from parliament to paralyse the government and force Prime Minister Imran Khan to call early snap polls.

The decision was taken after the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of 11 Opposition parties formed in September this year to overthrow Prime Minister Khan’s government, held a marathon meeting in Islamabad.

PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced on Tuesday night that a consensus was reached on resigning from parliament.

“All lawmakers will submit their resignation letter to their party chiefs by

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Tamil television actor Big B, Shah Rukh, Akshay among celebs Scam 1992 is top Indian Chitra found dead in hotel in Forbes Asia 100 Digital Stars list web show of 2020: IMDb P A opular Tamil television actress, Chitra was found dead at a hotel room here early on Wednesday and she is suspected to have died by suicide, police said.

The 29-year old actress, well known among television audience in Tamil Nadu was seen hanging from a fan at the hotel room -using her saree like a rope- in suburban Nazarethpet when they reached the spot, police said.

When examined, she was already dead, an official said adding her fiance, who was with her before her death was being questioned.

After a shoot at a nearby location, K Chitra arrived at the hotel on the Bengaluru bypass and had told the man that she

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mined by users who rate films and TV shows on a 10-point scale.

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s series Scam 1992 narrates the story of one of the biggest financial scams in the Indian stock market.

The financial thriller is based on Debashis Basu and Sucheta Dalal’s book “The Scam: Who Won, Who Lost, Who Got Away “. Pratik Gandhi is seen in the role of Harshad Mehta, the scam-tainted broker who was known as

the Big Bull.

“Worldwide interest in Indian streaming series hit an all-time high this year,” said Col Needham, IMDb Founder and CEO. “In fact, our #1 userrated Indian web series of this year, ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’, has been so popular that it landed a top spot on the IMDb list of the Top 250 TV Series of all-time,” Needham added.

(IANS)

mitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Hrithik Roshan feature in the Forbes list of Most Influential Celebrities on Social Media in the AsiaPacific region. The list also mentions Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shahid Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, besides singers Shreya Ghoshal and Neha Kakkar.

In the inaugural 100 Digital Stars list, Forbes Asia highlights celebrities who, despite cancelled physical events and activities, managed to remain active using social media to interact with their fans, raise awareness, inspire optimism and even helped causes like Covid-19 relief.

The list comes without any ranking.

In the list, Big B has been credited for raising $7 million for Covid-19 relief this year.

Describing Akshay as Bollywood’s highest-paid actor, the list states that the actor donated $4 million to Covid-19 relief in India and took part in the “I For India” fundraising concert on Facebook Live in May, which raised Rs 520 million ($7 million) for GiveIndia’s Covid-19 fund.

The list also includes

international stars like Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth, South Korean girl band Blackpink, boy band BTS, actor and singer Jay Chou, Lee Min-ho and actors Mahira Khan, and singers Atif Aslam, Troye Sivan among others.

As per the list, Hrithik appeared in May’s “I for India” concert to raise funds for Covid-19 workers. His Instagram post

of the event drew over 2 million views.

Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars list evaluated the candidates’ based on the social media reach and engagement, their recent work, impact and advocacy, brand endorsements and business endeavours.

Their recognition profile on a local, regional and global level were also considered.

(IANS)

A three-day State level workshop on Ethnography and Visual documentation was organized by the Department of Anthropology, Kohima Science College, Jotsoma from Dec. 3rd to 5th. (DIPR)

ANCSU to hold E-Collegiate meet-cum-beat contest

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ll Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) is set to kick-off its E-Collegiate meet-cum-beat contest 2020 from December 14-15 which will be hosted by Government Polytechnic Kohima. Altogether 39 colleges have confirmed participation in the biggest multidisciplinary competition for the colleges in Nagaland.

The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio will be the ‘chief host’ for the virtual mega event with Minister of Higher Education & Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along and Advisor, Youth Resources & Sports, Er. Zhale Neikha as the host.

Advisor to Chief Minister, Technical Education & Election, Medo Yhokha and joint director & State

Project Director (RUSA), Higher Education, Menuokholie Kire, will be the inaugural guest and valedictory guest respectively.

All the programmes and events will telecast live in its Youtube channel (ANCSU Nagaland) and in instagram account (ancsu_nagaland_official).

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cam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story has emerged as the top Indian web series of 2020 according to IMDb. The list was released on Wednesday.

The show is followed by “Panchayat”, “Special OPS”, “Bandish Bandits”, “Mirzapur”, “Asur: Welcome To Your Dark Side”, “Paatal Lok”, “High”, “Abhay” and “Aarya”.

The yearend list is determined by IMDb user ratings, which is deter-

would be back after a bath and requested him to wait outside, police said quoting him.

“He says he knocked on the door since she did not come out for long. He says, he then informed the hotel personnel and police was informed at 3.30 am.

He is being questioned.

A probe is on,” the official said.

The 32-year old man was recently engaged to her and he was staying with her in the hotel room.

Chitra became more popular among lovers of soap opera after she donned the role of ‘Mullai,’ in the ongoing television serial ‘Pandian Stores.’

The body has been sent to Kilpauk Government Medical College Hospital for autopsy. (PTI)

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Humtsothung Ekhung (HE) No. HE/3/17-20/LY, Dt. 10/12/2020 on behalf of Humtsothung Ekhung, we the office bearers congratulate and appreciate K. Libanthung Humtsoe (Khumchoyan) Commissioner and Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland on being conferred IAS by Govt. of India.

It is a laudable name with great touch of feeling for the clan in general. We wish and pray for God’s guidance and rich blessings in his days to come.

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The Thipüzu Village Council, T. Rihuba Village Council, Thipüzumi Students’ Union and Thipüzumi Welfare Society Kohima give praise to our Almighty God and joyously congratulate Mr. Neposo Thelüo for his appointment into the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). We are proud of your achievement and pray that God will give you good health, long live and grant you more success in the days to come Sd/Chorhitso Khamo Zhovehü Rhakho VCC, Thipüzu Village VCC, T. Rihuba Village Vevosü Chüzho Ekhahü Rose President, TSU Chairman, TWSK

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-pop superstar BTS ranked as the sixth most tweeted about people globally, data from Twitter showed, in apparent proof of the seven-member group’s strong influence in the social media platform.

While US President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden topped the list, BTS was one of two musicians to be among the top 10 most tweeted about global figures, with the other being American rapper Kanye West.

BTS also topped Twitter’s list of the most tweeted about K-pop accounts globally this year for the fourth year in a row, followed by boy band Exo and girl group Blackpink, reports Yonhap news agency.

Twitter added that a tweet of BTS member Jungkook covering a song

by US musician Lauv in May was the second most retweeted tweet worldwide this year at over 1.6 million times, following the tweet of American actor Chadwick Boseman’s passing.

BTS has smashed records this year, with its new song “Life Goes On,” becoming the first Korean song to top Billboard’s main singles chart earlier this month. (IANS)

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DLK badminton tourney

Winners of various categories of the tournament.

DIMAPUR, DEC 9 (NPN): The second edition of the Dimapur Lizutomi Kuqhakulu (DLK) badminton tournament was held in Dimapur on December 7 and 8, 2020.

Altogether, 32 teams participated in the twoday tournament. The cat-

egories for tournament included 45 category, 35 category and men’s doubles.

In the 45 category, Yekhuvi Achumi and Kahovi Awomi emerged as champion with Dr.Molu and Wati Longkumer as runners-up, in the 35 cat-

egory Hekato Swu and Yangkong were declared champion and Wati Lkr and David Rungsung finished runner-up while Tongpang and Arem won the men’s doubles category and Anahito and Ikato bagged runner-up position.

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In a bid to reform, Windies cites Indian SC verdict on BCCI New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS): Over five years after the Supreme Court of India declared the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a public body discharging public functions, West Indies cricket has taken cue from the Indian apex court’s observation and has classified Cricket West Indies (CWI) in the same bracket.

A task force established under the chairmanship of Don Wehby -- a former Jamaican minister and business executive who was invited by CWI to undertake a review of the corporate governance framework and to recommend changes to enhance stakeholder trust and ensure more transparency and accountability -- has quoted the Supreme Court of India’s observation in its report.

“In its strategic planning over the past decade, CWI makes reference to the inclusion of critical stakeholders in its governance structure. That suggests implicitly a recognition of the fact, and law,

that cricket is a public good in the region and that CWI carries out a public function,” the Wehby Report says. “...we consider it highly pertinent, and therefore quote as applicable to West Indies cricket, the statement of the Supreme Court of India in its ruling that cricket is a public good in India, with CWI holding a status commensurate with that of BCCI pronounced upon by the court,” adds the Wehby Report before it mentions the entire order of the Supreme Court of India. “As noted repeatedly by the Supreme Court in India, cricket is a public good, and therefore its management and control

is a public function. CWI should exercise that public function on behalf of the people of the region as a public good. Despite its stated commitment to the transformation of the governance of CWI to one which truly and effectively carries out a public function, CWI remains a privately-run entity. While CWI has vacillated and resisted change, West Indies teams have descended to the bottom of the international rankings and CWI has moved from crisis to crisis financially,” the report further adds.

The report observes that CWI is facing criticism and a lack of confidence and support from public and stakeholder groups across the region.

“CWI is approaching the mid-way point of its 2018-2023 strategic plan and its finances remain unfavourable with the reality of cyclical revenue flows and diminishing sponsorship opportunities. It faces criticism and a lack of confidence and support from the public and stakeholder

groups across the region including governments,” the report says.

Retired Chief Justice of India RM Lodha, the architect of the BCCI reforms that led to a new constitution, told IANS, “This is actually basic template for good governance and good management of cricket. It brings accountability, brings transparency, and it brings the stakeholders, i.e. the public at large, at the forefront because it is their interest which is taken care of at every stage.”

Lodha admitted that implementation has been a problem in India.

“When SC accepted

(the reforms), our point of view was already vindicated, but it is the implementing agencies that are creating havoc. They are not honestly implementing it. Otherwise SC, in the first order of July 18, 2016, accepted every word of it,” he said.

The Wehby report also says that most of the cricket boards, including India’s, have reformed their boards’ governance structures. However, the Windies task force looks at Cricket Australia, England and Wales Cricket Board and New Zealand Cricket primarily as it deems them more pertinent to CWI.

Free winter football coaching D imapur , D ec 9 (NPN): As part of its grassroot development programme, the Naga Rising Star Football Academy will be conducting a free winter football coaching in its academy ground at Neingulie memorial High School, Khermahal Dimapur.

The coaching will continue till December 20 and will and resume again from second week of January, 2021.

According to administrator Naga Rising Star Football Academy, Shiyeto Wotsa, the coaching will be for under-12 boys to attain the vision and goal of the academy on its grassroot development programme.

Around 40 boys have enrolled and talented kids will be selected for free coaching till they attain 18 years old.

Rahul breaks into top 3 of T20I rankings Sydney, Dec 9 (IANS): India batsman KL Rahul has entered the top three of the ICC T20I rankings for batsmen while skipper Virat Kohli has also moved up by a spot following the conclusion of the three-match series against Australia which the Men in Blue won 2-1.

Rahul, who scored a fifty in the first T20I at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, has displaced Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch at the number three spot. In the next two matches against the Aussies, Rahul returned with scores of 30 and 0. Kohli, who scored brilliant 85 in the final T20I at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) which Australia won by 12 runs to avoid a series whitewash, has gained one spot to be at the number eight spot.

E n g l a n d ’s D aw i d Malan continues to be at the number one spot after scoring 173 runs against South Africa in the threematch T20I series which the Eoin Morgan-led side won 3-0. Malan has a 44-point lead over Pakistan’s Babar Azam, whom he overtook to become number one in September this year. Among the bowlers, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan sit at the top of the rankings and is followed by his teammate Mujeeb ur Rahman. England legsinner Adil Rashid gained a spot to jump to the third spot. There’s no Indian in the top 10 T20I bowlers.

In the all-rounders’ list, Mohammad Nabi is at the numero uno spot and is followed by Shakib-al-Hasan and Glenn Maxwell.

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Mumbai beat Chennaiyin 2-1 in ISL

NEW DELHI, DEC 9 (AGENCIES): Mumbai City FC picked up their fourth consecutive win as they edged past Chennaiyin FC in their fifth match of the Indian Super League (ISL) season on Wednesday at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim.

Jakub Sylvestr had handed Chennaiyin the lead in the 40th minute but Hernan Santana (45+4’) and Adam Le Fondre’s (75’) strikes sealed three points for the Islanders.

Four changes were made by Sergio Lobera in the Mumbai lineup which defeated Odisha in their last match. Amey Ranawade, Hernan Santana, Raynier Fernandes and Adam Le Fondre replaced Mohammed Rakip, Mehtab Singh, CY Goddard and Bartholomew Ogbech.

Csaba Laszlo, on the other hand, made two changes in Chennaiyin starting eleven. Injured Anirudh Thapa was replaced

by Germanpreet Singh in midfield and Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev came in for Esmael Goncalves on the right flank.

Players of Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC fight for the ball on Wednesday. (ISL) Chennaiyin went all the match as ace defender who made a solo run down guns blazing right from the Enes Sipovic had to leave the right flank beating three off and looked hungry to the pitch after picking up Mumbai players in the pick up an early goal. Lal- an injury. Memo Moura process and squared the ball lianzuala Chhangte could replaced him in the central in the centre and Jakub Sylhave handed them the lead defence. Mumbai City kept vestr did not make a mistake early in the game when he more possession of the ball in slotting the ball home. found himself in a very in the first half but failed The Islanders restored good position to score after to penetrate much in their parity just a minute before receiving a through ball attacking third as the Chen- the half time whistle when from Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev naiyin defenders did not Hernan Santana headed the but the winger’s shot was allow them much space. ball in from Hugo Boumous’ off target.

Chennaiyin finally corner. Vishal Kaith was at The Marina Machans broke the deadlock in the fault as he came out of his were dealt with a blow 40th minute thanks to a bril- line but could not fist the within first 20 minutes of liant effort from Chhangte ball away.

Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS): Wicketkeeperbatsman Parthiv Patel on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

In a social media post, Patel said he is “bringing the curtains down on an 18-year-long cricketing journey”.

Patel, who made his international debut at the age of 17 in an away Test series against England in 2002, played 25 Tests, 38 ODIs and two T20Is for India, his last international appearance coming in team’s famous Test win in Johannesburg in January 2018.

He was also part of the squad when India won their maiden Test series in Australia in 2018-19.

“On this day, as I pause and reflect to assess how far I have come, the biggest wish I have is for my father to have been standing beside me, at the closure of my journey as a cricket player, as he has through most of my life and career,” Patel said.

“Today, I announce my retirement from all forms of cricket and as I bring down the curtains on this 18-year-old cricketing journey, I feel heavier with gratitude towards many,” he added.

Apart from playing for India, Patel led Gujarat to the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2015 as he scored a matchwinning maiden List A

Parthiv Patel century in the final against Delhi.

He outdid that achievement the next season, when he made 143 against Mumbai to help Gujarat pull off the highest successful run-chase in a Ranji Trophy final.

“The BCCI showed a generous amount of confidence and faith in a 17 year old boy to play for India. I have enormous gratitude towards them for being a guiding force and hand holding me, in the formative years of my young career,” Patel said in his social media post.

“I am full of gratitude to The Gujarat Cricket Association, my home, for solidly rallying around me throughout my journey, and the leadership role conferred upon me couldn’t have been more joyous and fulfilling than our team winning all formats of the game,” he added.

The left-handed batsman scored over 11,000 r uns in 194 first-class games, with 27 centuries and 67 half-centuries.

Chennaiyin’s intensity dropped drastically in the second half as Mumbai commanded proceedings.

Unlike the first half, the Islanders were proactive in their attacking third.

Mumbai finally took the lead in the 75th minute thanks Adam Le Fondre’s strike. A long free-kick from Jahouh was kept in play by Borges inside the box and Boumous nudged it with his head towards an unmarked Le Fondre who comfortably placed the ball into the net. The Marina Machans went all out after conceding and had come agonisingly close to equalise in the final second of the match when Jakub Sylvestr had a free header to convert from Crivellaro’s cross but the ball went wide by inches.

Lobera’s men remain at the top of the league table with 12 points from five matches while Laszlo’s side remained on the eighth position with four points from as many games.

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Bajrang and Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI Sports Awards

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Elavenil Valarivan

New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI): Tokyo Olympicsbound athletes — wrestler Bajrang Punia and shooter Elavenil Valarivan — bagged the top honours at the FICCI India Sports Awards 2020 held virtually this year owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The two athletes, who have had an impressive 2019-20 season, won the Sportsperson of the Year awards in their respective categories.

Freestyle wrestler Bajrang, who is currently training in the USA, ex-

pressed his delight at receiving the award.

“My aim in the future will again be to give my best and win lots of medals for the country. Such recognitions motivate me to keep doing well, and it gives me huge joy. I also want to take this opportunity to congratulate all the other winners,” Bajrang said.

Elavenil said, “I would like to thank my family first for always standing by me, my mentor Gagan Narang and my coach Neha Chauhan for always believing in me.

“I would also like to thank the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for always supporting and pushing us through all our hard times, and also the Sports Authority of India for making sure that we are equipped with everything we need.”

Wrestling Federation of India and Paralympic Committee of India were jointly named as the best national sports federation, while the best para-athlete award was won jointly by Sundar Singh Gurjar and Simran Sharma.

The coach of the year award was bagged by Radhakrishnan Nair of athletics.

The sports awards are an attempt by industry body, FICCI to acknowledge and recognise the contribution of sportspersons and various stakeholders who deliver excellent results throughout the year.

Anil Kumble received the ‘Best Company Promoting Sports (Private Sector)’ award on behalf of his enterprise — Tenvic Sports.

Man Utd crash out of UCL; Ronaldo outshines Messi

New Delhi, Dec 9 (Agencies/AP): Manchester United are out of the Champions League as early as the group stages as the Premier League giants suffered a shock 2-3 defeat to German side, RB Leipzig, in a crucial Group H encounter away from home on Tuesday.

According to India Today, United have finished below Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain as they slipped out of contention for a knock out berth.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men could have progressed even if they had secured a draw on Tuesday but Leipzig sealed the deal early with 2 goals inside the first 13 minutes. Justin Kluivert’s strike in the 69th minute made it 3-0 but Leipzig had to overcome a late comeback from Manchester United to seal a memorable win.

Bruno Fernandes penalty in the 80th minute gave Manchester United a ray of hope which was amplified after Paul Pogba’s header two minutes later. However, United ran out of steam as they kept searching for an equaliser without much success.

Under-fire boss Solskjaer pointed out that coming back from behind is not easy at Champions League even as United fans were hopeful of another fightback following their comeback-from-behind wins over Southampton and West Ham United at the Premier League.

United stars look on glumly during their 3-2 defeat at RB Leipzig which confirmed Ronaldo (left) shielded the ball away from danger after their exit.

Messi nutmegged Leonardo Bonucci.

Juventus beat Barca 0-3 at home Chelsea held by Krasnodar Referee implicated in match-fixing case

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace to help Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0 and secure the top spot in Group G. Ronaldo scored from the spot twice as he faced his arch-rival, Lionel Messi, for the first time since joining the Turin-based side in 2018. All eyes were on the latest chapter of the famed rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi. The duo was expected to meet earlier this year in their early-campaign fixture in Turin but Ronaldo was ruled out of the fixture after he contracted Covid-19. On Tuesday, Ronaldo was switched on as he not only led the attack from the front but was often seen tracking back. Towards the end of the one-sided encounter, Ronaldo tracked back and dispossessed Messi before leading a counter-attack. It was a humiliating defeat for Barcelona at home as the La Liga giants’ problems continue under new boss Ronald Koeman. The Catalans are 9th on the league table with just 4 wins in their first 10 matches. However, both Juventus and Barcelona have sealed a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League, finishing the group stages tied on 15 points each.

A second-string Chelsea side was held 1-1 at home by Krasnodar in the Champions League on Tuesday, in a match where there was little at stake.

Jorginho converted a penalty four minutes after Rémy Cabella had put Krasnodar in front.

Chelsea had already qualified for the knockout stage as Group E champion, while Krasnodar knew it would finish third and play in the Europa League.

It was still a surprise at Stamford Bridge when Cabella gave Krasnodar the lead with a tidy finish in the 24th minute. Chelsea was punished for standing off the visiting attackers in the area, with center backs Antonio Rüdiger and Andreas Christensen far too tentative.

Chelsea hit back almost immediately, however, with Jorginho burying a penalty in his trademark fashion to level at 1-1. The Italy midfielder slotted home after Tammy Abraham was fouled by Krasnodar defender Kaio.

It was Jorginho’s first penalty since missing in the 4-0 win in Krasnodar, in a failure that cost him Chelsea’s main spot-kick duties.

Czech referee Pavel Kralovec, who officiates in the Champions League, has been implied in a local match-fixing scandal, Czech media Pavel Kralovec said Wednesday. The case involves former Czech Football Association (FACR) deputy head Roman Berbr, who has been in custody over suspected match-fixing since October. Citing police wiretaps, the DNES broadsheet said Berbr had called Kralovec ahead of July’s Czech Cup final, in which Sparta Prague beat Slovan Liberec 2-1 to reach the Europa League group stage. “Very simply, I need just one political thing, OK? You will understand. Josef Krula stopped by on Monday,” Berbr said, according to the wiretap. Krula is Sparta’s sports manager and a former referee. Kralovec, who answered that he did understand, came under fire after the game as he had notably refused to send off Sparta midfielder Martin Frydek for stepping on an opponent, despite calls from the video referee.

PSG, Basaksehir players walk off after alleged racism by match official

London, Dec 9 (Agencies): The Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir was abandoned on Tuesday night as both sets of players walked off after fourth official Sebastian Coltescu was accused of racism.

The Group H encounter was suspended midway through the first half after Pierre Webo, Basaksehir’s black assistant manager, vehemently protested a decision on the touchline. As the referee came over, footage appeared to show Coltescu identifying Webo by saying: ‘The black one over there. Go and check who he is. The black one over there, it’s not possible to act like that’. It is believed Coltescu said ‘negru’, the Romanian word for black. A furious Webo heard this and immediately accused Col-

Pierre Webo (right) was livid when he was allegedly identified as ‘the black one over there’ by the fourth official.

tescu of racism. He had to be restrained by other members of the coaching staff as he was shown a straight red card.

According to French outlet RMC Sport, Webo’s red card has since been suspended by UEFA and he can be on the touchline on Wednesday for the rearranged fixture should he wish to be. Ex-Chelsea

striker Demba Ba, a substitute for the Turkish side, charged in the direction of Coltescu to question why he had used the word to identify Webo. He said: ‘You never say “this white guy”, you say “this guy”, so why when you’re mentioning him... listen to me... why when you mention a black guy, why do you say “this black guy”.’

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