January 16, 2021

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Countrywide vaccination drive today

14 tribes, PH welcome Niki’s Norway reports deaths related truce offer

Beginning of end of COVID-19, says Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (PTI): India is all set to roll out the world’s biggest vaccination programme on Saturday with over 3 lakh healthcare workers to be inoculated on the first day of the much-anticipated drive against coronavirus which the Centre said is “probably the beginning of the end” of COVID-19.

A total of 3,006 session sites across all states and union territories will be virtually connected during the launch at 10.30 am by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site.

“Tomorrow, January 16, India begins the panIndia rollout of COVID19 Vaccination drive. The launch will take place at 10:30 AM tomorrow morning,” he tweeted.

On the eve of the rollout, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviewed the preparations and visited the dedicated COVID

NPF refutes rumours about MLAs joining BJP Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 15 (NPN): Amidst speculations that some NPF legislators were likely to join BJP to lead a new government in the state and against the backdrop of BJP national wanting to make its imprint in as many states, some NPF legislators have refuted the reports.

When contacted, senior NPF legislator and former minister, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu expressed ignorance about such a move.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, Azo said that as far as he knew, there was no such move within his party or if any NPF legislator was prepared to join BJP to form a BJP government in the state.

Azo, however, said NPF was open to forming an alternative coalition government with any political party but personally, joining the BJP was not an option.

The rumour mills flew thick and fast on learning that NPF leader and former chief minister T.R. Zeliang is in Delhi to meet with high-level BJP leaders. Some within the state BJP said they were not aware of any such move being attempted by the NPF leader.

This is it!

“Dad, don’t worry, even if I don’t study, I’ll score over 90% in online exams.”

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to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Harsh Vardhan

control room set up at the Nirman Bhawan premises of the health ministry.

Speaking at a separate programme, he said, “Tomorrow is an important day...it is the last phase of the battle against coronavirus. I say, this is probably the beginning of the end of COVID now which is going to start tomorrow.” The vaccination drive has been planned in a phased manner, identifying priority groups.

An online digital platform Co-WIN, developed by the health ministry, will be used to drive the vaccination programme. Adequate doses of both Covishield and Covaxin have already been delivered to all states and union territories.

A dedicated 24x7 call centre -- 1075 -- has also been set up for addressing queries related to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine roll-out and the Co-WIN software.

BEIJING, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): In a disturbing news coming ahead of India beginning its mass vaccination drive from Saturday, Chinese publication Global Times Friday said that health experts in the country have called on Norway and other countries to suspend the use of Pfizer’s mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccine, after at least 23 deaths were reported by the local news outlets.

As of Thursday, Norway has reported 23 deaths in connection with vaccination, the report said. “So far, 13 of these have been assessed. Common side effects may have contributed to a severe course in frail elderly people,” the Norwegian Medicines Agency posted on its website.

“All the deaths have occurred in frail, elderly patients in nursing homes.

All are over 80 years old and some of them over 90,” Norwegian media NRK reported. The Norwegian Medicines Agency, however, admitted that the studies that form the basis for the temporary approval of the vaccine

New UK COVID-19 strain: 114 people infected in India so far NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): As many as 114 people have tested positive for the new UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in India until Friday, said the Union Health Ministry. The ministry further informed that the situation is being monitored carefully and regular advice provided to states.

The government had earlier said that patients of the new strain are admitted in single room isolation at designated Health Care facilities by respective states.

Their close contacts have also been put under quarantine and comprehensive contact tracing has been initiated for co-travellers, family contacts and others, it said, adding that genome sequencing on other specimens is going on. Flights from the UK have resumed from 8 January. Passengers will have to undergo an RTPCR test both in the UK

before boarding their flight and after arriving in India.

India’s total COVID active caseload continues to manifest a sustained downward movement and has dropped to 2.13 lakh comprising just 2.03% of India’s total infections, it added.

WHO wants Covid jabs in all countries within 100 days

World Health Organization’s director-general said Friday he wanted Covid-19 vaccination campaigns taking place in every nation across the globe within the next 100 days.

“I want to see vaccination under way in every country in the next 100 days so that health workers and those at high risk are protected first,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference in Geneva.

included very few people over the age of 85, and little is known about how any side effects will affect these age brackets. But the agency said: “We assume that the side-effects will largely be the same in the elderly as in those over 65 years of age.”

Pfizer was yet to reach to the report.

According to a Chinese immunologist, the new mRNA vaccine was developed in haste and had never been used on a large scale for the prevention of infectious disease, and its safety had not been confirmed for large-scale use in humans.

Two Covid-19 vaccines -- Comirnaty, from BioNTec/Pfizer and Moderna -are being used in Norway.

The vaccines have been developed on mRNA technology and have received temporary approval in the EU, according to the report.

Norway launched a mass vaccination drive in December 2020, with the very oldest citizens and residents of nursing homes being offered vaccination first, including those over the age of 85.

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 5 (NPN): 14 Tribes of Nagaland and the Pochury Hoho have welcomed Niki Sumi-led NSCN (K)’s desire to join the “ongoing peace talks between the Government of India and Nagas for the larger interest of the people of Nagaland.”

In a press statement, 14 tribes of Nagaland coordinator KT Vilie expressed hope that the Centre would respond positively and honour “their decision for a greater solution to the Naga peace process as early as possible.”

The organization said that the bold steps taken

by Niki Sumi and group itself spoke volumes of the sincerity and commitment of Naga leaders towards bringing a final solution to the Naga issue and “their desire for the true worth of the prevalence of peace amongst Nagas.”

P H : M e a n w h i l e, Pochury Hoho (PH) has also expressed happiness over the “matured decision” of Niki group to join the peace process.

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Farmer-govt meet: Stalemate continues; next meet on Jan 19

State COVID-19 tally 12039; 2 more dead

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Nagaland COVID19 tally rose to 12039 after 4 new cases were reported on Friday-- 2 each in Dimapur and Kohima Two more fatalities pushed the death toll to 88. Health officials stated that two patients succumbed to the infection in Dimapur district. Further, the distribution across various categories include 4659 cases from the armed forc‘Nihangs’ ride a tractor during the ongoing stir at Singhu border. (PTI) es/police, 1849 returnees, 4959 traced contacts and NEW DELHI, JAN 15 ernment has been flexible 572 frontline workers.

(PTI): The government in its approach and urged on Friday asked protesting the same from them. Incifarmers to form an informal dentally, the tenth round DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): group to prepare a con- of talks has been scheduled In a minor bureaucratic recrete proposal about their for a day when a Supreme shuffle, the state governobjections and suggestions Court-appointed committee ment has ordered transfer on the three farm laws for to resolve the impasse is also and posting of a few IAS further discussion at their likely to hold its first meet- and NCS officers with imnext meeting on January ing. A day before that, the mediate effect. In a notifica19, but unions stuck to their apex court is likely to hear tion, the chief secretary J main demand of a complete a petition against a tractor Alam stated that Gregory repeal of the three Acts. rally call given by protest- Thejawelie, NCS, secretary As nearly five hours of ing farmers for the Republic power department has been talks between 41 unions and Day on January 26. After transferred as DC Kohima. three central ministers did the meeting, Tomar told M. Ali Shihab A, IAS, DC not reach a decisive stage reporters that two separate Kohima has been transferred in the ninth round of talks deliberations can run paral- as addl. secy, power. Sachin at Vigyan Bhawan, the two lelly as the farmer unions Jaiswal, IAS, DC Phek has sides decided to meet again want to continue their talks been transferred as jt. secy, the next Tuesday. with the government and the Agri. Razouvolie Dozo, Agriculture Minister court-appointed panel has NCS, ADC, Mangkolemba Narendra Singh Tomar told also been set up with an aim on promotion has been transfarmer leaders that the gov- to resolve the crisis. ferred as DC Phek.

Bureaucratic rejig

12,35,839 total electors in the State: Final e-roll

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): The chief electoral officer (CEO) Nagaland Abhijit Sinha has informed that the total electors in the State as per the final published roll stood at 12,35,839 (622877 male and 612962 female), which includes a total of 1228087 general electors (615208 male and 612879 female) and 7752 service electors (7669 male and 83 female).

He said that the final electoral roll with reference to January 1, 2021 as the qualifying date was prepared and published on January 15, by the respective electoral registration officer of all districts. CEO has informed that the final electoral roll could be inspected in the office of the concerned electoral registration officer during office hours or can be accessed at the CEO Nagaland website at ceo.nagaland.gov.in.

Construct NH 129-A as per DPR: ZBN, ZCN DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland (ZBN) and Zeme Council Nagaland (ZCN) have demanded that construction of NH 129-A in Peren district be taken up as per the specification of detailed project report (DPR) and not as per the unilateral decision by ADC Peren and some public leaders in reducing the specification of the proposed 2-lane road.

In a memorandum addressed to commissioner Nagaland, ZBN president CR Zeliang and ZCN president Dr Tumda Newme alleged that the ADC with some public leaders of Peren town had unilaterally recommended reduction of specification of the 2-lane road “for their vested interests”. Further, the two said the unilateral decision had been forwarded to the commissioner without consulting the stakeholders.

They said the decision by

the ADC not only deprived the compensation rights of several landowners but also deprived the public from having their long cherished 2-lane road.

The two organisations, said the laid down guidelines were clear and insisted that implementing agency NHIDCL and Peren district administration should have no second thoughts on paying damage compensation to deserving people. They said if any landowner’s demand was beyond the entitlement, it was the responsibility of Peren district administration to negotiate the rate of compensation as per the guidelines, instead of compromising the specification of the road. The two-ZBN and ZCN stated that the union ministry of road transport and highway (MoRTH) had accorded sanction for the construction of a 2-lane over NH-129A to boost eco-

nomic development in Peren district and in the larger interest of Nagaland. They said on completion the road will also serve as an alternative highway to Manipur leading to Myanmar They pointed out that tendering process for the 2-lane road was completed and work order issued (Package 1A). Under such a situation, they reasoned that there was no reason why status of the road should be changed at this point of time.

Claiming that no landowner has refused to part land for construction of the road measuring 18-20 metre wide, the two said that reducing the width to 12-14 metre was “unacceptable” at any cost.

ZBN and ZCN warned that in the event of failure to address the grievance, the public of Peren district would be left with no other option but to take appropriate course of action as deemed fit.

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Dzükou fire ops: State govt fetes various agencies

DIMAPUR: State government has felicitated various agencies for their service rendered during the Dzükou valley fire operation at the felicitation programme held in DPDB’s conference hall Kohima on January 15.

Home commissioner, Abhijit Sinha along with advisors advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire and advisor to CM Nagaland, Technical Education and Election, Medo Yhokha presented the certificate of appreciation to various agencies for providing crucial logistic support in the fire-fighting efforts, DIPR report stated.

The awardees included Indian Air Force, DEF Kohima, Home Guards & Civil Defence, SDRF, NDRF, 4th NAP, Assam Rifles, Police Wireless, 1st Assam Rifles, 164 TA, Medical De par tment, D P RO, D D M A , F i r e & Emergency Services, SAPO, SAYO, Forest Department and PWD R&B (South Division), DIRP report stated.

Abhijit congratulated and thanked the organisations and agencies for

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WEATHER FORECAST January 16

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Agartala Hazy sunshine

25 10

Aizawl

Hazy sun

22 7

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

25 12

Hazy sunshine

23 7

Imphal

Itanagar Party sunny and nice

23 12

Shillong Party sunny

17 5

Kohima

Mostly sunny and not as warm 19 7

Dimapur Mostly sunny

25 11

Partly sunny

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Tuensang Partly sunny and cooler

16 5

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20 10

Zunheboto Not as warm

18 7

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commissioned officers and 48 other ranks took over the task and doused the fire.

It stated that officers and soldiers of Spear Corps received the token of appreciation on behalf of the entire team from home commissioner and CEO NSDMA, Abhijeet Sinha.

Dzükou valley to reopen for visitors from Feb

Home Commissioner Abhijit Sinha giving away Certificate of Appreciation to the Indian Air Force during the felicitation programme. (DIPR)

services rendered towards the fire-fighting. He appreciated the way the disaster was handled successfully by various agencies and further encouraged them to continue with the same and to utilise the gained experiences in future.

Advisor Dr. Nicky expressed his appreciation to organisations and departments that took part in containment of Dzükou fire and encouraged them to continue with the good work in days to come.

A d v i s o r, M e d o Yhokha also thanked agencies for their efforts towards the containment of the fire and assured that the community with its endeavour and commitment would continue to preserve the area.

Earlier, ADC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa gave a detailed report on the Dzükou forest fire while DC Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A chaired the felicitation programme.

It may be noted that the programme was organised by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) and District Disaster Management Authority Kohima (DDMA).

Meanwhile, according to a defence release, the government of Nagaland felicitated army personnel who were deployed in Dzükou fire operation.

The release stated that Army column comprising of two officers, two junior

news in Brief NPGN/NNC informs: NPGN/NNC has informed that it has appointed Dr. Carlos as finance kilonser till further notice. NPGN/NNC through its MIP also requested all business establishments not to entertain any person for any kind of tax, donation and assistance without the knowledge of the new assigned Kilonser. For any queries one may contact 9362163446.

CMO Mkg informs on IPPI: Office of the chief medical officer, Mokokchung has informed the public of Mokokchung district that as per PIB government of India HFW/NID rescheduled date January 14, the Intensive Pulse polio Immunization (IPPI) which was to be held on January 17 has been postponed to January 31.

ADC &ERO Peren informs: Additional Deputy Commissioner & Electoral Registration Officer (ADC &ERO) Peren, Moa Sangtam has informed that the list of amendments to draft electoral roll for the 6-Tening and 7-Peren assembly constituencies has been prepared with reference to January 1 as qualifying date and in accordance with registration of electors rules, 1960. It informed that a copy of the said roll together with said list of amendments has been published and will be available for inspection at the office and at the concerned booth level officers of respective polling stations/areas.

AHOD & HOD meeting postponed: Meeting of administrative heads of departments and heads of departments scheduled to be held on January 19, 1 p.m. at secretariat conference hall has been postponed. According to the Home Department, fresh date for the meeting will be intimated in due course.

ERO Dimapur informs on draft electoral roll: Electoral registration officer, Dimapur has notified for public information that list of amendments to draft electoral roll for 1-Dimapur-l/2-Dimapur-ll/3-Dimapur-III/4Ghaspani-l & 5-Ghaspani-II assembly constituencies has been prepared with reference to January 1 as qualifying date and accordance with registration of electors rules, 1960. A copy of the said roll together with the said list of amendments is attached has been published and will be available for inspection at his office during office hours.

Kala Utsav online competition underway NSTFDC highlights ‘Stand-Up India’ scheme Correspondent

Staff Reporter

KOHIMA, JAN 15 (NPN): Third-day of the National level Kala Utsav online competition on 2D (painting) 3D (sculpture) and indigenous toy making was held at Razhukhrie Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima.

The ongoing competition was organizd by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India and the National Council of Educational Research and Training New Delhi.

The Art Festival focus- A participant making sculpture at the competition. (NP) es on promoting traditional folk and classical art forms and also to create a platform 1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY to explore, exchange and of Late Rokosakho Suohumvü experience, the diverse cultural heritage of the country.

Two students from GHSS Sarbura Dimapur took part in 3D competition and two students from Dr. N. Kire GHSS and GHSS Lengrijan in 2D competition.

In indigenous toy making competition, two students from GHSS Longleng and GHS Englan participatGreatest love, lost in a blink. ed. The competitors were Happy and early day starter you were, the district level winners, Filled with kindness and love. which was conducted last Your love and memory always remains.

November.

You are deeply missed.

The online competition Loving Family and Loved Ones will continue till January 22 DP-286 and results will be declared on January 23 in Delhi.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): National Schedule Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) director, Johny G. Rengma expressed optimism that the decision of the corporation to grant 15% of the margin money as interest and collaterals free loans to those availing loans under “Stand-Up India” scheme will benefit the entrepreneurs.

Highlighting the StandUp Indian scheme to media persons at Hotel Lake Shilloi, here Friday, Rengma said that people in Nagaland were unaware of the schemes. He explained that under the scheme, both old and new

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Proverbs: 16:31 (NKJV) The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, It is found in the way of righteousness.

“To be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.”

2 Corinthians 5:8

businesses can avail loans ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs. 1 crore without collaterals from public sector banks and an additional loan of 15% of the margin money will be provided by NSTFDC to the entrepreneurs belonging to Scheduled Tribe.

The 15% loan towards the margin money will be transferred in the name of borrowers by state agencies directly. He, however, clarified that to get the loan, one has to make a profile as well as include Aadhaar, ST certificate, trade licence and a projection of activities for the next few years. In case of old business, the balance sheet of past two years was needed.

Rengma, who is also the

Late Hemithi Katty

Aged-112 years Born : 1909 – Died : 2nd January 2021 With utmost gratefulness, we, the bereaved family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, friends, neighbours, churches, relatives and well wishers, who stood by us physically, spiritually, materiality & financially till his last breath.

We sincerely apologise for our inability to thank each and everyone of you individually but it is our earnest prayer to God Almighty, the provider of everything to shower His unceasing blessings to you all.

Loving children, grand children & great grand children.

vice-chairman Tribal Indian Chamber of commerce and industry (TICCI), informed that NSTFDC extends loans to entrepreneurs belonging to scheduled tribes from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50 lakh and all those who fall under the limit of annual income of Rs 3 lakh. According to him, transportation in the state was a major concern for the growth of entrepreneurship and therefore more emphasis will be given to those

involved in this sector where NSTFDC will be conducting awareness programmes, seminars, and exhibitions.

NSTFDC, an apex organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, was brought into existence in 2001 with the sole aim of economic upliftment of the Scheduled Tribes in the country by way of extending concessional financial assistance to the target group under its various schemes.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

II Timothy 4:7

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late E. PANGPHO PHOM Born in 1948 : Died on 23rd Dec. 2020 We, the bereaved family of Late E. PANGPHO PHOM, would like to convey our profound gratitude to each and every individual, churches, councils of various villages, groups and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually throughout his illness till his last breath.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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GRATITUDE

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Lt. Mrs. NEISEVOÜ LINYÜ Born: 06/10/1946 – Died: 08/01/2021 We, the bereaved family of Lt. Mrs. NEISEVOÜ LINYÜ would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to: • Kohima Village Christian Revival Church • Nepali Christian Revival Church (High School Area, Kohima) • Union Baptist Church Chümoukedima • Tenyiphe-I 'D' Khel • Police Central Store Chümoukedima And we would like to extend our gratitude and love to every individual, friends, relatives and well wishers for your support, love, prayers sympathy and generosity at the demise of our beloved mother.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual, God bless you all.

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Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) has informed that the entry to Dzükou valley will be opened from February 1.

In a press note, SAYO president Zakieleto Tsükrü and general secretar y Adukho Kintso said that the organization will be carrying out thorough survey of the areas that were devastated by the fire.

The valley will be opened to local visitors and tourists after all necessary assessment are completed, they said.

SAYO said that 50 persons at a time will be allowed to visit the valley and that all visitors have to entry ticket from SAYO (for pre-booking).

It war ned that no one will be allowed entry from other routes except through the two permitted entry points via Jakhama or Viswema village.

Besides urging visitors to observe strict COVID SOPs and to carry their own beddings, SAYO also asked visitors to produce ID cards at the entry points before proceeding to the valley. It further said that camping in the valley or inside caves will not be allowed except at the allotted Dzükou rest house for trekkers.

For further more information interested persons may contact 9612578075 or 7005840860.

Meanwhile, SAYO expressed gratitude to all the government agencies particularly Kohima Forest Division personnel and Pezaneinuo Chielie, Kohima range forest officer, who from the beginning had assisted and tackled the inferno in Dzükou are alongside SAYO volunteers.

KFD demobilised their personnel on Friday evening after camping at Dzükou with SAYO volunteers to keep close vigil around the vicinity of Dzükou, it added.

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Through this column, we would like to convey our sincere gratitude to each and every individual, organizations, churches and well wishers who stood by us during the brief illness and demise of Late Mrs. I. Temjensongla Ao, who left for heavenly abode on 4th January 2021.

Words would not suffice to express our gratefulness to all who have stood by us and shared our sorrow and pain during the darkest moment of our life; however, your kind presence, the selfless financial, the moral and prayer support that you have shown has overwhelmed us and greatly helped us to assuage the deep feeling of loss and anguish in our hearts.

Though we may never be able to come individually and say a word of thanks to you all, yet your kind deeds would ever remain in our hearts; it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Loving daughter, granddaughter and relatives MKC-15

It is heart-wrenching to accept that our most beloved Late IMLIMAR OZÜKÜM, Pastor, Mongsenyimti Baptist Church, left for heavenly abode on 10th January, 2021. He had clear vision and unshakable determination in professing the tenets of Christianity. He had the utmost zeal to teach and show everyone how to lead a healthy Christian life. He was a loving Shepherd, a benevolent father and a Godly man.

Through this column, we express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to the churches, various society, institutions, village councils, families, neighbours and individuals who stood with us spiritually, financially and physically; helping us to cope on with hope in God and by shouldering our grief from the day he was diagnosed till today. It is our sincere prayer to our Almighty God to bless everyone abundantly. We express our special gratefulness to the under mentioned individuals and societies/groups/organizations: 1. Mongsenyimti Baptist Church (all Ministries) 2. ABAM, Impur 3. Ao Churches 4. Mongsenyimti Riongsanger Putu 5. Aoli Sannüker Telongjem 6. Langpangkong Sannüker Telongjem 7. Langpangkong Tzükong Mungdang 8. Aoli Ozüküm Mungdang 9. Molungyimsen- Senso Mungdang, Kosasanger Putu, Baptist Arogo, Kaketshir, Ozüküm Kidong 10. Dimapur Molungyimsen Fellowship 11. Luyong Village Council 12. Yaongyimti Baptist Lashung, Yaongyimti Old Village Council 13. Mongtikang Village Council, Baptist Church 14. Mongsenyimti Compound Baptist Church 15. Mongsenyimti Senso Dr. J. R. Bailey Mission, Mongsenyimti Laishir Telongjem, Mongsenyimti Nokujungba Chir, Mongsenyimti Metsübu Kidong 16. Mongsenyimti Senso Telongjem Kohima, Tzüdikong, Tuli 17. Mongsenyimti Senso Tamang Telongjem Kohima, Mokokchung, Alichen, Changtongya 18. Clark Theological College, Aolijen 19. Clark Memorial Higher Secondary School, Impur 20. Mr & Mrs Tongpang Ozüküm, Hon'ble Minister, Kohima 21. Mr & Mrs Imnatiba, MLA & Advisor, Kohima 22. Mr Repaoba, P.A. to Minister 23. Guwahati Ao Baptist Church 24. Ayursundra Superspecialty Hospital, Guwahati 25. Vertex Construction 26. Kobulong Indane Vitrak 27. Health Care Management Committee, PHC Mongsenyimti 28. All Ward Union Chuchuyimlang Town 29. Mokokchung Town Nokujungba Lar Loving Wife, Children and Relatives MKC-16 K Y M C

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2021

Manipur Cong hold antifarm laws protest in Imphal

Congress leaders and workers protesting against three farm laws in Imphal on Friday. (NP)

Correspondent IMPHAL, Jan 15: Scores of Congress protesters briefly scuffled with police in Imphal on Friday as the opposition party protesting against the three controversial farm laws attempted to storm Raj Bhavan, Imphal.

The Congress led by party senior leaders like MPCC president Govidas Konthoujam, former chief minister O Ibobi Singh who is also opposition leader, CWC member Gaikhangam tried to storm the Raj Bhavan after a sit-in-protest in front of the Imphal Congress Bhavan.

A strong team of police prevented them from further proceeding in front of the treasury office, some 200 meters short of reaching the

Raj Bhavan.

Protesters pushed and shoved police personnel backed by CRPF personnel guarding the Raj Bhavan during the brief scuffle.

Congress leaders and workers taking part in the sit-in-protest tried to storm the Raj Bhavan after a group of party workers who had gone to meet the Governor returned without meeting her after the officials failed to give an appointment.

The officials of Raj Bhavan did not give the appointment, allegedly saying that the Governor was taking a nap.

“We went there to meet Governor and placed our demand for scrapping the three controversial farm laws,” MPCC general secretary Hareshwar Goshwami

who was among the group who went to meet the Governor said.

After the group returned to the Congress Bhavan, all the Congress leaders, workers and supporters taking part in the sitin-protest marched towards the Raj Bhavan.

While engaging in the scuffle with the police, protesters shouted various slogans terming the Modi led NDA government “antifarmers and anti-people”.

They demanded immediate repealing of the three farm laws - The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

They also displayed placards protesting against BJP-led NDA government and the farm laws.

“Modi rules black days for farmers” one of the placards read. Others read as “Save farmers from suicide”, “Farmers are backbone of our nation”, “Save farmers, save democracy”, “Repeal anti-farmer laws”, etc.

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‘Know Your Army’ mela organized in Arunachal

Students handling weapons during the mela.

Kohima, Jan 15: A ‘Know Your Army’ Mela was organized by Indian Army on January 15 at Government Higher Secondary School, Daporijo as part of the Army Day celebrations. The aim of the Mela was to spread awareness about Armed Forces among civil population and motivate youth to join Indian Armed Forces.

A press release by PRO ( Defence) stated that the

event included display of wide array of state-of-theart military weapons and equipment which demonstrated the technological advancement and military might of our country. During the event, the students were allowed to get handson experience of handling real weapons and it was the main attraction of the event. In addition to the above, Army Band Display was also organized.

Memorial in Arunachal for army man who brought Tawang under India’s control

ITANAGAR, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today announced that his government will set up a memorial for Major Bob Khathing, an Army officer who commanded a small team of soldiers to establish India’s administrative control in Tawang, which borders China, in 1951, reports NDTV. Prema Khandu said that the foundation stone of the memorial will be laid at Tawang on February 14, the day when Major Bob Khathing is believed to have hoisted the Indian Tricolour there for the first time 70 years ago.

The site of the memorial for the Army officer, who hailed from Manipur, will be selected by the Tawang

GUWAHATI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Assam state health minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the COVID-19 vaccine will take 45 days for the immunity to develop in the human body and start fighting against the virus, reports The Sentinel Assam.

Meanwhile, the minister also stated that the second dose will be given after

28 days, following which the dose will take another 14 days for the antibodies to develop. It is to be mentioned that to take up the dose of Covishield no one is required to sign on a consent paper, however, before taking Covaxin a written consent is a must.

However, the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women including from those

in the medical fraternity and children below 18 years are asked not to asked to take the dose. Currently in Assam active COVID-19 cases stands at 1656, recovery rate stands at 98.1 per cent and death rate at .49 per cent.

Covishield and Covaxin are the two vaccines approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use.

Meetings and trainings on COVID-19 vaccine held in various districts

DIMAPUR: Meetings and trainings on COVID-19 vaccine were held across districts in the state in order to sensitise the staff, cover various aspects of the vaccine, including logistics, adverse events after vaccination, Co-WIN software demonstration, etc.

Wokha: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Wokha organised COVID19 vaccination training for home guards and staff of Social Welfare Department at CMO conference hall on January 15. According to DIPR report, the resource persons were DIO (RCH/ UIP), Dr. Khelito Zhimomi and VCCM Chundemo.

Participants were trained on their role as vaccinators at session sites and how to manage beneficiaries.

Chundemo shared on how to use the Co-WIN app and informed participants on the process involved during registration.

The participants were also handed out IEC materials on COVID-19 vaccine and informed that all frontline workers would be vaccinated in the next phase.

Meanwhile, training for vaccinators of all health units were conducted at CMO conference hall on January 14 by WHO consultant, Dr. Sheila Longkumer, project officer UNDP Imli and

Chundemo VCCM. Longleng: Longleng District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held under the chairmanship of DC, M Shayung Phom at DC’s conference hall on January 15. The chairman reviewed the last meeting minutes followed by work distribution for Republic Day celebration and apprised members for launching programme of COVID-19 vaccination at district hospital, Longleng. DC appealed to the members to extend full cooperation and support to the medical department and create mass awareness on safety of the vaccine and

Meetings held over final E-roll

Final e-roll was handed over to various political parties

by SDO (Civil) and ERO Noklak on January 15. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Meetings on final electoral roll was held in various districts in the state where the final electoral roll was distributed to all political parties with reference January 1 as qualifying date and in accordance with registration of electors rules, 1960.

Kohima: In connection with the final publication of photo electoral roll pertaining to special summary revision, a meeting was held on January 15 at DC conference hall, Kohima.

According to DIPR report, while handing over copies of the final roll (both hard and soft copes) to representatives of recK Y M C

ognised political parties, DC and DEO Kohima, Muhammed Ali Shihab A thanked the electoral registration team and political parties for their hard work and participation.

ADC and ERO Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa informed that the list of amendments to the draft electoral roll for 8 western Angami, 9 – Kohima Town, 10 Northern Angami- I, 11 – Northern Angami – II, 12 Tseminyu, 14 Southern Angami- I and 15 Southern Angami- II assembly constituencies.

She stated that a copy of the roll together with the amendments has been published and will be avail-

able for inspection at DC office Kohima and booth level officer.

Tuensang: Final publication of electoral roll programme was held at DC conference hall Tuensang under the chairmanship of ADC & ERO Tuensang, Ajit Kumar Verma.

The final electoral roll was distributed to all political parties under Tuensang, final publication consist of 51 A/C Noksen, 52 A/C Longkhim-Chari, 53 A/ CD Tuensang sadar-1, 54 A/C TuensangSadar-II and 58 A/C ShamatorChessore.

Noklak: Meeting with political parties in relation with the publication of final electoral roll in respect of 56th and 57th ACs held at the office chamber of SDO (C) and ERO, Noklak, C Phuniang. ERO reminded political party leaders that the basic cause for conduct of clean election depends on the health of the e-roll.

Later, the meeting ended with handing over the final e-roll to various political parties by SDO (civil) and ERO Noklak.

came Arunachal Pradesh.

Sources said that following an instruction from the government, Major Khathing and a team of soldiers from Assam Rifles embarked on an arduous journey from Charduar in Assam on January 17, 1951, and after navigating through inhospitable terrain in subzero temperature, reached Tawang on February 6.

After holding interactions with local village heads, he established Indian authority in that area which was under a loose Tibetan administration at that time, they said.

A British Army officer, after finding it difficult to pronounce his name, “Relengnao”, decided to call him “Bob”, and he came to be known by this name, sources said.

After 45 days from the 1st vaccine, immunity will be activated: Sarma

State

DC and chairman DTF Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant conducting the DTF meeting on January 15. (DIPR)

district administration, he said.

The memorial at Tawang will also house a museum of local Monpa tribe and a cafeteria.

Tawang, famous for one of the largest monasteries of Tibetan Buddism, became part of British India after the signing of the Simla Convention in 1914

by Great Britain, China and Tibet. However, the then government could not bring the area under its administrative control for various reasons, official sources said.

Major Khathing, a decorated officer who fought the World War II, was inducted as an assistant political officer in November 1950 in Tirap division of North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA), which later be-

to refrain from rumours spreading on social media.

DPO (RCH/UIP) Longleng, Dr. S Imnameren Phom gave a power point on launching of vaccination at district hospital, setting up and conducting vaccination sessions. Dr. Meren also informed that normal health care service facilities would continue as usual in the hospital during the vaccination period and SOPs would be strictly maintained.

Tuensang: Tuensang District Task Force (TDTF) for COVID-19 held meeting on January 15 at DC conference hall, Tuensang on vaccine administration process. DC & Chairman DTF Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant chaired the meeting. There will be a total 14 session stations for Tuensang and the DC advised all TDF members to have a collective effort in all the vaccination processes.

DIO (UIR& RCH), Dr. Thungchanpeni highlighted the details on session plan preparations and vaccinators’ officials and its work plans. Tuensang district has received 1650 dose for 743

beneficiaries out of total 1740 registered for the first phase she said.

Kohima: Department of Home Guard Civil Defence and Disaster Response force Kohima conducted a three-day sensitisation and awareness training on COVID-19 for NGOs, NCO & home guards from January 13 to 15 at SDRF Camp AG colony Kohima with MO, Dr. Ruyangulie Papino as resource person. During training, the resource person stressed on symptoms of COVID-19 safety measures, precautions and guidelines.

Practical training was also given on the use of PPE handling and handling of unclaimed dead bodies due to COVID-19 and operational guidelines of COVID19 injection.

Phek: Office of chief medical officer (CMO), Phek, conducted training for vaccinator on COVID19 roll-out on January 13 at CMO, conference hall, Phek. A press release by CMO Phek stated that the main aim of training was to impart hands-on training to health care workers for im-

plementation of COVID-19 vaccine roll-out. District immunization officer Phek, Dr. Kolhitso Khalo highlighted activities to be carried out during the drive. Resource person, consultant, WHO (NTEP), Dr. Collins, presented PPT on different activities to be carried out during conduct of session while videos on logistics management, setting and conducting of session sites, administering of vaccine etc. were also shown and practical session on use of Co-WIN application was demonstrated by vaccine and cold chain manager, Phek, Zuvutho. A session on communication and mobilisation approaches was also presented by district media officer, NHM, Phek.

Mon: Mon DPDB meeting was held on January 15 at DC conference hall wherein DC Mon, Thavaseelan K gave a brief description on Phase-I of vaccination on COVID-19 which will commence from January 16. The meeting was chaired by chairman DPDB Mon and MLA Thongwang.

Covishield is developed in Pune whereas Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin is homegrown in Hyderabad.

In the first phase all the covid warriors which include doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, ambulance drivers, cleaning staff which were on the field physically dealing with the Covid patients which will be around 1.9 lakhs, health workers. (pri-

vate and government) In the second phase all the frontline staff which includes police, paramilitary which will be around 1 lakh people. In the third phase, which can be called the must vaccination for all the persons above 50 years. Further along with that people below 50 years with the presence of comorbidity will also be provided with the vaccine.

Akhoya youth body stage protest

Akhoya Youth Organisation leaders during the protest, displaying placards.

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): As a mark of their resentment against the alleged insensitive and adamant attitude of the State government and NHIDCL towards their demand for realignment of road from zero point for about a kilometre in order to ensure safety and wider junction and better gradient in National Highway between Changtongya and Long-

leng, leaders of Akhoya Youth Organisation (AYO) staged a protest on Friday.

They displayed placards expressing their displeasure and eagerness to have better road under their jurisdiction.

It may be noted that the PWD (NH) had also written to the State government in support of the realignment proposal earlier.

Along exhorts students at Noklak village DIMAPUR: Minister of Higher &Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along encouraged students not to waste their time but to pursue their dreams and excel through hard work.

He said this while speaking as special guest during the 58th general session of Khiamniungan Students Union (KSU) at Noklak village on January 15, DIPR report stated.

The minister also called upon all to keep on working hard and to be proud of their heritage. He further advised the people of Noklak to be united and become a vibrant and robust district in Nagaland.

Advisor, Prison and Printing & Stationery, H Haiying who too spoke during the occasion advised the students to set goal and vision. “Be sincere, honest, hardworking and prepare today for their future tomorrow”, he said. Director general of police (DGP) border affairs Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, DC Noklak, Reny Wilfred, president Khiamniungan Tribal Council Thangou, ENSF president, Sepili Sangtam also spoke on the occasion.

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orced on the backfoot by adamant farmers who continue to insist that only a repeal of the three controversial farm laws will resolve the ongoing crisis, the government appears to be as adamant in not acceding to the demands. Thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at various border points of Delhi for nearly two months now against the three farm laws. They fear that these legislations will lead to the weakening of the minimum support price (MSP) system. The three contentious laws are the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020. The government has asked the farmers to approach the Supreme Court.

By telling the farmers to seek help from the court, the government appears to be confident that such an adjudication will be in its favour. The court set up a four-member committee of experts to resolve the protracted dispute between the farmers and the Centre. According to the court order, the first sitting of the panel will be within ten days from January 12 and the proceedings of the committee should wrap up in two months thereafter. The matter will be heard again after eight weeks. The farmers were not enthused by the Court’s four-member committee of experts as they pointed out that the members are pro-farm laws. Even as early as on December 21,2020, the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) had said the issue of the ongoing farmers’ protests against three new farm laws needs to be resolved by the government and not the Supreme Court. The government is certainly not disappointed by the Court’s order as the laws have only been kept in abeyance. Even while passing the three laws, the government used its brute strength in parliament. The three laws were passed after opposition MPs walked out when their request for a debate referring the laws to a parliamentary standing committee was brushed aside. Even in the Rajya Sabha, the deputy chairman refused the demand for a division. Having muzzled debate in parliament, the government is confident that by wearing out the farmers and with the three laws merely being suspended, it will have its way in the end. There are several farm committee reports such as Swaminathan which could serve as a guide before framing new laws. The problem arises when important legislation is not adequately debated and stakeholders consulted before passing laws. There are expert parliamentary committees whose observations should be considered in such matters. One of the reasons why the farmers are not willing to accept both the government’s assurances to amend some clauses in the farm laws and the court’s order to sit and talk things over, is because they believe the government of the day is going all out to favour a corporate house.

The farmers also believe the government wants to tire them with prolonged discussions and hope they will suspend their agitation and go back so as to eventually break their ranks. The government hasn’t budged yet and it seems committed to protect not the farmers or people’s interest but that of a corporate giant.

DailyDevotion Do You Walk In White?

We were buried with Him…that just as Christ was raised from the dead…even so we also should walk in newness of life. —Romans 6:4 No one experiences complete sanctification without going through a “white funeral” — the burial of the old life. If there has never been this crucial moment of change through death, sanctification will never be more than an elusive dream. There must be a “white funeral,” a death with only one resurrection— a resurrection into the life of Jesus Christ.

Nothing can defeat a life like this. It has oneness with God for only one purpose— to be a witness for Him. Have you really come to your last days? You have often come to them in your mind, but have you really experienced them? You cannot die or go to your funeral in a mood of excitement. Death means you stop being. You must agree with God and stop being the intensely striving kind of Christian you have been. We avoid the cemetery and continually refuse our own death. It will not happen by striving, but by yielding to death. It is dying— being “baptized into His death” (Romans 6:3).

Have you had your “white funeral,” or are you piously deceiving your own soul? Has there been a point in your life which you now mark as your last day? Is there a place in your life to which you go back in memory with humility and overwhelming gratitude, so that you can honestly proclaim, “Yes, it was then, at my ‘white funeral,’ that I made an agreement with God.” “This is the will of God, your sanctification…”

(1 Thessalonians 4:3). Once you truly realize this is God’s will, you will enter into the process of sanctification as a natural response. Are you willing to experience that “white funeral” now? Will you agree with Him that this is your last day on earth? The moment of agreement depends on you.

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Love dies only when growth stops. ~ Pearl S. Buck

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Post-mortem

The modern form of institutionalised casteism I ndia’s “tryst with destiny”, which Jawaharlal Nehru announced on the midnight of Independence, was supposed to bring dignity for its Dalit and Adivasi citizens. However, there have been numerous moments when this “pledge” has been undone.

The suicide of Rohith Vemula, a PhD scholar from the Dalit community, five years ago on January 17, 2016, due to institutional apathy and boycott was one such moment.

Vemula was neither the first nor the last Dalit or Adivasi student forced to take such a step. The suicides of a number of Dalit and Adivasi students, including Payal Tadvi in 2019, are not just statistics, but a lived reality of constant discrimination, bullying, humiliation, abuse, and boycott.

The accounts of Dalits and Adivasi students across the country present a picture of discrimination within academic institutions by their peers, non-Dalit faculty, and authorities. These lived experiences continue to suffocate their education and life. Otherwise, Tadvi would have become the first doctor from her community in 80 years.

While such incidents have raised issues of institutional discrimination, there are constant attempts, as was also done in Vemula’s case, to evade institutional

accountability by attributing these instances as being incident-specific.

India’s “tryst with destiny”, which Jawaharlal Nehru announced on the midnight of Independence, was supposed to bring dignity for its Dalit and Adivasi citizens. However, there have been numerous moments when this “pledge” has been undone. The suicide of Rohith Vemula, a PhD scholar from the Dalit community, five years ago on January 17, 2016, due to institutional apathy and boycott was one such moment.

Vemula was neither the first nor the last Dalit or Adivasi student forced to take such a step. The suicides of a number of Dalit and Adivasi students, including Payal Tadvi in 2019, are not just statistics, but a lived reality of constant discrimination, bullying, humiliation, abuse, and boycott.

The accounts of Dalits and Adivasi students across the country present a picture of discrimination within academic institutions by their peers, non-Dalit faculty, and authorities. These lived experiences continue to suffocate their education and life. Otherwise, Tadvi would have become the first doctor from her community in 80 years.

While such incidents have raised issues of institutional discrimination, there

are constant attempts, as was also done in Vemula’s case, to evade institutional accountability by attributing these instances as being incident-specific.

This denial can no longer be accepted. Experts such as Sukhadeo Thorat have argued that if almost all those who have died by suicide in particular situations are Dalits and Adivasis, or if almost all those who fail and are expelled from higher education institutions are Dalits and Adivasis, or if most of the dropouts from elite institutions are Dalits and Adivasis, then this is not a coincidence.

It resembles a pattern of modern forms of casteism, which has got entrenched in higher educational institutions. Allotment of hostels based on entrance marks, asking for the marks of Dalit students publicly to humiliate them, making a mockery of their English and physical appearance, stigmatising them as inefficient, not acting on incidents of caste-based harassment and abuses, not providing a support system, or reducing or stopping their fellowships, are forms of modern casteism in urban spaces.

Discrimination has taken subtle and indirect forms, yet it has a direct impact on Dalits and Adivasis. It impacts their psychological well-being,

dreams, aspirations, and most importantly, their ability to survive in such an environment.

Those days are gone when institutional liability would be measured on direct discrimination. If the institutions are not acting to end discrimination on campuses, then it only shows their complicity in maintaining a culture of discrimination and caste prejudices. Many of these institutions have not created mechanisms such as anti-discrimination or SC/ST cells and other remedies, as mandated by the University Grants Commission.

Furthermore, the discourse on institutional accountability cannot happen without considering the larger pattern or the reasons for such exclusionary tendencies. In pre-independent India, the hierarchies of caste were maintained by restricting the presence of Dalits and Adivasis in educational institutions and services.

When the Constitution ended this direct exclusion and ensured representation to these groups in public institutions, new forms of caste prejudices were evolved in urban spaces to dilute even the small amount of progress made

by Dalits and Adivasis.

This happened in two simultaneous cycles.

First, the notions of merit and efficiency were

promoted to portray that students who come through quota are not meritorious at all. These mythical narratives to strengthen caste prejudices do not contain even an iota of reality, as empirical studies conducted by economists suggest that reservations do not dilute efficiency at all. In fact, according to economist Ashwini Deshpande, affirmative action in hiring might improve economic performance.

Second, the cases of atrocities, boycott, and harassment against Dalits and Adivasis have also arisen, as they asserted their presence through reservations and other schemes.

The purpose has been to maintain the status quo of caste hierarchy. Institutional discrimination in academic and professional institutions reflects this trend. Thus, institutional accountability is linked not only with ending caste-discrimination on campuses, but also with ensuring due representation.

A moral institutional liability must, therefore, be put on the institutes of eminence, private universities and companies, media organisations, the legal profession, and the higher judiciary, where reservation is not applied. These institutions cannot avoid the question of providing representation. They can follow the example of private institutions in

the United States, which follow a voluntary affirmative action programme to provide representation.

If institutions in India do not ensure representation, it only undermines their legitimacy.

India needs to move beyond the tokenism of having one Dalit chief justice or two Dalit presidents, and ensure adequate representation to its Dalit and Adivasi citizens in all fields. It needs institutional leaders who can acknowledge structural inequalities, and take actions to dismantle exclusionary mechanisms and culture.

The first step for institutional leaders thus is to check on the representation in their own institutions or offices. The burden is more on those who lead elite institutions, as excellence cannot lie in exclusion.

Vemula’s death had sparked nation-wide protests and outrage from Dalits, focused on ending caste discrimination in institutions. As we approach the fifth anniversary of the tragedy, the concerns of institutional discrimination remain unaddressed.

Anurag Bhaskar Associate Professor at Jindal Global Law School and an affiliate faculty of Legal Profession at Harvard Law School Center.

(The views expressed are personal)

Transparency on vaccines is necessary, PMKVY 3.0: Inverting the Skill Development Pyramid misinformation must be checked S

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harrufuddin Ahmad was working as a labourer in a big city in Assam when the pandemic struck, forcing him to return to his native village in Assam’s Darang district. Unable to find livelihood, he struggled to make ends meet. That was until he enrolled in a short-term training where he learned the skill of a tyre fitter, a course that was made possible because of mobile training centres introduced by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) under the Skill India mission.

Today, Sharrufuddin works in a tyre repairing workshop and is able to look after his family.

Sharrufuddin’s story could be anyone’s. Millions lost their livelihood to the sudden attack of the disease. In order to address the woes of so many Indian workers, the government went into overdrive. Skill training programmes were given impetus to reach the maximum and lakhs benefited from the short-term trainings and recognition of prior learning (RPL) certifications that allowed them to find livelihood even in remote locations. For a country as large as India, skill development is an uphill task. Vast resources have to be invested — human and financial — in developing skills of such big numbers. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, instituted in 2014 with a view to orchestrate synergized efforts in training and entrepreneurship development, has introduced a slew of measures to speed up skilling with standards. Skill training gained importance with the launch of National Skill Development Mission, a new Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Policy in 2015, common norms and standards for schemes and the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana on 15 July 2015, under which more than 1.2 crore youth

have been successfully trained through improved standardization of the skilling ecosystem in the country. The next and third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) has been uniquely designed to boost demand for job roles at the regional level. Adopting a demand-driven approach, PMKVY 3.0 is aimed at connecting local youth with local jobs. The new-age initiative recognizes the importance of online training in a post-COVID world, and will focus on blended learning in addition to classroom-based training for certain job roles.

Decentralization through the involvement of local level representative institutions in the formulation of development plans as well as their implementation is being encouraged primarily for efficient utilization of resources and ensuring more reasonable sharing of benefit from development. To drive the ‘Skill India’ agenda in ‘Mission Mode’, State Skill Development Missions (SSDM) were launched in nearly all states to manage skill development. In turn, most states also created designated District Skill Committees (DSCs) to facilitate skill development at scale with speed while adhering to high standards. In the scheme of all things, DSCs will play a central role in the implementation of PMKVY 3.0 where they will be entrusted to carry out districtlevel skill gap and demand assessment, mobilization and counseling of candidates and formation of training batches. Further, post training support and handholding the candidates after placements, besides addressing the grievances will also fall under the purview of DSCs. There is still a huge gap between industry requirements and skills at the local level owing to a number of reasons including inadequate training

infrastructure, inappropriate mix of skills and education, outdated curricula, limited industry interfaces and limited standards.

DSCs will be empowered to undertake determination of sectoral priorities at the statelevel based on assessment of the needs of each sector and related industries to enhance qualitative and quantitative skill availability for the sector. We have seen some encouraging results under SANKALP (Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion), where decentralization is the focus. The programme attempts to create linkage by encouraging SSDMs to provide guidance to DSCs with respect to preparation of district plans and build capacities of DSCs through technical assistance and training.

With a population of an estimated median age of 28 years by 2022, in comparison to 37 in China and the United States, 45 in Western Europe and 49 in Japan, India is clearly pegged to be the ‘Human Resource Capital’ of the world. However, the window of demographic dividend is expected to last five decades, i.e. 20052055. Decentralization has been at the core of institutional reforms in a number of developing and transitional economies. Development plans with a bottom-up approach have seen good results in reducing social and gender inequalities, and in optimum distribution and use of resources.

Decentralized planning can also be an enabler in achieving overall development keeping in view the local resources, needs and aspirations to create an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and change the fate of many like it has done for Sharrufuddin Ahmad.

Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

arly in the COVID-19 pan- manufacturers. In fact, it will take demic, hundreds of people nothing less than a society-based died in Iran after consuming approach for the vaccination drive toxic methanol, erroneously believ- to succeed.

The government should eming that it could cure them of the disease. The pandemic has seen waves phasize in its messaging that “to go of such misinformation, prompting or not to go” for a COVID vaccine is the World Health Organisation to a “voluntary” decision that one has to take in the interest of one’s health coin the term, “infodemic”.

Misinformation flows asso- and that of their family. To presciated with mass immunisation ent the decision as a “responsible programmes have been among choice”, and not as an imposition, the top hurdles for health systems will effectively kill the motivation for decades, risking the health of of many rumor-mongers.

The country’s victory over millions of children. What’s different this time is the scale and polio owes much to co-opting the information environment. The community leaders, civil society pandemic in a hyper connected organisations and religious heads. world, where so much about the Many of them enjoy high trust and virus was unknown and so many credibility among people and have people were anxious and fearful, the unique ability to turn scientific took the deluge of misinformation messages into contextually-relevant information in the groups of their to incredible levels.

Now as the COVID vaccines influence. While some religious start rolling out, scaremongering is leaders could be sources of misinforlikely to soar as well. In fact, much mation, many more are progressive before the jabs against the novel and lean towards scientific and ratiocorona virus had appeared on the nal thinking. Such non-state actors horizon, there were conspiracy theo- should be involved in an alliance ries about vaccines being tailored that can help in social mobilisation to implant trackable microchips to for COVID vaccination.

While these networks can help steal information. As the prospect of the vaccines became more real, effectively reach socio-economically social media was abuzz with claims disadvantaged groups, and people that the m-RNA technology being in rural areas, a large section of used by some vaccine-makers will population would also look up to credible experts through the mainalter the recipient’s DNA. Such misinformation should stream media and on the internet to be countered with consistent and help them make decisions. Scientists transparent sharing of science-based and vaccine experts should play a information about the vaccines proactive role in shaping the attitude in a language easily accessible to of people. Industrial houses should citizens, their families and commu- become partners in disseminating nities. People have a right to know science-based information to their what’s in the vaccine, how it will be employees, and through other massadministered, how it will work in the media channels.

It is also necessary for governbody, and what reactions or sideeffects, if any they can expect, and ments to be vigilant about isolated adverse incidents which cannot be how would those be addressed.

The COVID-19 inoculation ruled out in a programme of such drive is likely to involve the admin- magnitude. Adverse event monitoristration of more than one dose of ing should take place at the lowest the vaccine. It cannot, therefore, be level of the healthcare system and treated as a “one-off ” event. It’s a such cases should be given prompt journey from the time the individual medical and administrative attenregisters for vaccination to the time tion.

Governments at the Centre and he/she develops immunity. state-level are working on up scaling The safety of that journey for the first set of vaccinated people, the cold-chain facilities and training who will share their experiences an army of vaccinators. The leaderon social media and other plat- ship in the country will have to rise Sir, forms, will shape the decisions of above their political and ideological The pandemic has brought every sector into a standstill. During such a time, the skyrocketmillions others. This journey, even differences. The national response ing fuel prices will break the common man’s back. Within three weeks, the prices of petrol and to the mass vaccination drive is a before it begins, will have many touch points for credible informa- rare opportunity for political leaders diesel increased by over 10 rupees per litre. The agricultural and industrial sectors have collapsed tion which cannot be done solely across party lines to close ranks and and the country is moving towards recession. Inflation will throw public life out of gear, prices by the government. The process demonstrate that on issues pertain- of essential items will increase, transport industry will collapse and farmers and labourers will be should involve independent actors ing to peoples’ health they stand the worst affected. Unemployment will increase in agriculture and industrial sectors are already such as academia, civil-society or- united. That will be a victory not facing huge losses. Global crude oil prices are at the lowest in the last two decades. It is in this ganisations that have strong grass just against the pandemic but for situation that the central government is continuously increasing fuel prices. The Indian government must stop plundering people with fuel price hike. The common people are suffering and roots presence, philanthropy arms democracy as well.

Jvr Prasada Rao not those seated in vintage chairs while their helpers bring them breakfasts. of large corporate houses and the private sector other than vaccine Former Union Health Secretary Akali Kiba, Kohima Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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carries out nationwide Drone operations feature for Don’t make mistake of testing Cong protests against farm laws first time at Army Day parade India’s patience: Army Chief

tion along the Line of Control (LoC), Gen Naravane said Pakistan continues to shelter terrorists and 300 to 400 of them are waiting in training camps on the Pakistani side of the LoC to infiltrate into India.

On the situation in eastern Ladakh, Gen Naravane said despite the severe cold and difficult situation, the morale of the Indian soldiers are “higher” then the region’s mountain peaks which they are protecting effectively and with promptness. “The last year was very challenging for the Army. You are aware of the tension with China along the northern border. A befitting reply was given to the conspiracy of unilaterally changing the status quo on the border,” he said.

“I want to assure the country that the sacrifice of the Galwan heroes will not go waste. Indian Army will not allow any harm to the country’s sovereignty and security.” Twenty Indian Army personnel laid down their lives in a fierce hand-to-

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Nepalese counterpart Gyawali

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with his Nepalese counterpart Pradeep Kumar Gyawali with a focus on various key aspects of the bilateral relations.

The talks are taking place under the framework of the Indo-Nepal joint commission meeting (JCM), officials said. Gyawali arrived here on Thursday on a three-day visit. He is the first senior political leader from Nepal to visit India after the ties between the two countries came under strain following a border row.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava on Thursday gave clear indication that the boundary issue is unlikely to be discussed at the JCM. Responding to questions on the border row, he said at a media briefing: “Our position on the boundary issue is well known. Let

me say that the JCM and boundary talks are separate mechanisms.” He said the JCM is an important mechanism that provides the opportunity of reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral partnership.

Rahul Gandhi New Delhi, Jan 15 (AGENCIES):Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that the Narendra Modi government was being “remote controlled” by a handful of corporate houses and the three farm laws were an example of Modi trying to “hand over” what belongs to farmers.

He said the Centre’s talks with farmers were “delaying tactics” to tire out the farmers as Mr. Modi does not respect farmers but the government would have to repeal the laws.

The Congress leader also took strong objection to farmers being referred to as “Khalistanis” by some leaders of the ruling party.

Speaking to reporters at Jantar Mantar, where Congress MPs from Punjab have been protesting for nearly 40 days now, Mr. Gandhi said the Supreme Court-appointed expert committee was a maya [illusion] and the myth will be busted soon.

To coincide with the ninth round of talks between farmers’ unions and the Centre, the Congress ob-

Drones on display for the first time during the 73rd Army Day Parade, at Army Parade Ground in New Delhi. (PTI) New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI): Drones of the Indian Army carried out mock kamikaze attacks and first-aid delivery exercises as the service showcased its latest assets during the Army Day parade held at the Cariappa ground here on Friday.

This is the first time drones featured at the parade that also had detachments of the upgraded anti-aircraft weapon system Schilka, BrahMos missile system, infantry fighting vehicle BMP-2, T-72 bridge laying tanks and multi-rocket launcher system Pinaka.

Army Chief Gen M M Naravane conferred gallantry awards and unit citations at the event, which was also attended by Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat.

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The first detachment of the parade was of the upgraded anti-aircraft weapon system Schilka and it was commanded by Captain Preeti Chaudhary of the 140 AD regiment (self-propelled).

Marching contingents of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, the Mahar Regiment, the Garhwal Regiment and the Jat Regiment also participated in the parade.

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hand combat on June 15 last in Galwan Valley, an incident that marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades. China is yet to disclose the number of its soldiers killed and injured in the clash though it officially admitted to have suffered casualties. According to an American intelligence report, the number of casualties on the Chinese side was 35.

Gen Naravane also noted that eight rounds of military talks were held between India and China to bring the situation under control. “Our efforts will continue to find a solution to the current situation on the basis of mutual and equal security,” he said. About cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, he said there has been 44 per cent increase in ceasefire violations that reflects the neighbouring country’s sinister design. “Strong response is being given to the enemy on the other border.

Pakistan continues to provide safe haven to terrorists.

In the training camps, across the LOC around 300-400 terrorists are ready to infiltrate,” he said. “There was an increase of 44 per cent in the ceasefire violations last year which is proof of Pakistan’s sinister plans.

There were also attempts to smuggle weapons using drones,” he added. Pakistan often provides cover fire to help terrorists sneak into Jammu and Kashmir.

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New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI): In a tough message to China amid the Ladakh standoff, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on Friday said no one should make any mistake of testing India’s patience even as he asserted that a befitting response was given to the “conspiracy” of unilaterally changing the status quo along the northern frontier.

Gen Naravane at the same time said India is committed to resolve the over eight-month-long military standoff with China through talks. In his address at the Army Day parade in Delhi Cantonment, Gen Naravane said the sacrifice of the “Galwan heroes” in eastern Ladakh in June last year will not go waste and that the Indian Army will not allow any harm to the country’s sovereignty and security.

“We are committed to resolve disputes through talks and political efforts but no one should make any mistake of testing our patience,” he said in the presence of the country’s top military brass including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria.

Indian and Chinese troops are locked in a bitter standoff in eastern Ladakh since May 5 as multiple rounds of military and diplomatic talks have not yet produced any breakthrough.

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served ‘Kisan Adhikar Diwas’ (Farmers’ Rights Day) and took out nationwide protests, including marches to gherao the Raj Bhavans in State capitals.

Party workers held protests in States, including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.

In Uttar Pradesh, the police detained party leaders when they attempted to take out a march to the Raj Bhavan in Lucknow.

In Delhi, Gandhi led the protests organised by the State unit and was joined by other leaders, including party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

“These farm laws have been brought to finish off the farmers,” Gandhi said in his brief address to party workers who had gathered near the Chandgi Ram Akhada in north Delhi, close to the Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor.

Soon after, he shifted to the protest venue of Congress MPs at Jantar Mantar, where he addressed the media.

“Narendra Modi does not have basic respect for farmers. He does not even care if over 100 farmers die.

He thinks he has the power and the protesting farmers will tire out after some days but they will not relent,” he said, adding, “The talks are being held only to delay.

PM Modi thinks he has the power and will tire the farmers out, but he is mistaken.”

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nized for a grand Mimkut Festival.

NSCN (R): NSCN/GPRN (reformation) extended greetings to Yimchungrü and Kukis on the occasion of Tsunkamneo and Mimkut festivals. A press release by NSCN (R) through its MIP stated that Nagas were in the threshold of peace, tranquillity and prosperity and as they venture into the era of new beginning, it prayed that Yimchungrü and Kuki brothers and sisters continue to be propagators of unity and brotherhood bonding amongst Nagas.

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DIMAPUR: Organisations have conveyed Tsungkamneo and Mimkut greetings to all.

Tsungkamneo is a festival celebrated by the Yimchungrü on January 15, while Mimkut is celebrated by the Kukis on January 17.

KIN: Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN) has extended Mimkut greetings to all Kuki people of Nagaland. KIN stated that unlike past years, Mimkut festival which falls on January 17 would not be celebrated everywhere this year due to the pandemic. However, it informed that people in rural areas had orga-

order of 576 cars for Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)’s MRS1 project and the supply is scheduled progressively up to January 2024.

BEML recently opened its Depot office at Charkop Metro Depot, MMRDA, Mumbai for commissioning, testing and round-the- clock services for Driverless Metro cars.

Secretary (Defence Production) Raj Kumar IAS, Secretary (Defence Production) and BEML Limited Chairman and Managing Director, Deepak Kumar Hota, were among those present on the occasion.

be attained when all Naga brothers come together for peaceful negotiation.

Lauding the “freedom fighters”, the hoho expressed hope that an honourable and acceptable solution would be achieved at the earliest.

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BENGALURU, JAN 15 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday unveiled the country’s first indigenously designed and developed Driverless Metro Car at the BEML manufacturing facility here.

The Minister, who visited the facility, said he was proud of the good work the team of engineers and technicians are doing at Bengaluru-headquartered BEML. “They are the real warriors of Atmanirbhar Bharat, taking India ahead”, he said.

According to BEML, state-of-the-art driverless metro cars, being manufactured at the company’s Bangalore Complex, are made up of stainless-steel body with a capacity of carrying 2280 passengers in six-cars Metro train-set.

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purportedly between Arnab Goswami and Partho Dasgupta have now gone viral, with many calling this “damning evidence”.

The massive pdf begins with an intimation that this is a case filed with the Kandivali Police, and the transcript bears various signatures on each page. It begins in July 2019 and extends until mid-October the same year. It is not one chat.

Going by the page headings, there are chats with Arnab Goswami, Vikas Aidem, the RRP Group,

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Romil Ramgaria and more in the one volume that Free Press Journal accessed.

More than 500 pages of Republic TV editor-inchief Arnab Goswami’s alleged chats with former CEO of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) were leaked on social media, with multiple instances to show many alleged conspiracies and unprecedented access to power in the present government. If true, this would come as the latest development in the ongoing TRP scam case, revealing much information on Arnab’s proximity with the Prime Minister’s office and other ruling party members, and how he tried to manipulate TRPs in his favour. Many messages in the alleged conversation indicate that Goswami was in close proximity with the BJP government and much more.

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MUMBAI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): There have been several twists and turns to the tale in the ensuing months as the investigation continued. The names of other media organisations had cropped up even as Republic TV claimed that it was being maligned.

Several people associated with the channel have been arrested, and recently former BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta was denied bail.

“We have found evidence on record through investigation with Broadcasting Audience Research Council (BARC) against Republic TV and Arnab,” the Mumbai Police told the Bombay High Court recently.

And now, it would seem that we finally have some insight on the same as the Mumbai Police released a massive number of WhatsApp messages. Over 500 pages of chat messages

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland RN Ravi has extended warm Tsungkamneo greetings to the people of Nagaland specially to the members of Yimchunger community. In his message, Ravi said feasts during the festival, a manifestation of reconciliation of disputes that might exist, was an important practice. Stating that the festival upholds significant traits such as unity, forgiveness, peace and friendship, the governor urged upon all to celebrate this beautiful festival observing every Covid-19 protocol. On this auspicious occasion, Ravi wished happiness, good health, peace and prosperity to all.

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I, Shri I. Kivito Sema, permanent resident of Ghukiye Village, Zunheboto: Nagaland and presently residing at H/No. 307, Purana Bazar, Dimapur: Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under: 1. That my adopted sons namely Shri Hilo and Shri Izhelu have gone astray despite my best effort to rehabilitate and mend their way since 18th June 2018.

2. That I disown my adopted sons namely Shri Hilo and Shri Izhelu from all my movable and immovable properties and they shall be dispossessed of all hereditary rights in any of mine as well in any ancestral properties.

3. That any contract or agreement entered by my adopted sons with any individuals or groups without the knowledge and consent of the family members, the family members shall not be held liable/responsible for such acts done by them.

4. That anybody dealing with my adopted sons shall be doing so at his/her own risk and responsibility and I shall neither be responsible nor liable for any acts done or committed by them.

5. That the statements made from para 1-4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that nothing has been mis-stated nor mis-presented thereon.

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I, Shri. N. Pongshing Konyak, S/o. Shri. C. Nyangpong Konyak, permanent resident of Wakching Town, Mon District, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address.

2. That inadvertently my name has been entered and recorded as "N. Ponthing Konyak" in my appointment order bearing No. PHQ(B-11)4/57/04 (pt), dated Kma 24th Feb 2005 issued by the PHQ Kohima, Nagaland and "Namthing Konyak" in my appointment order bearing No. XI NAP (IR)/RO-2/2004-05/83, dt. Cmd 2nd March 2005 issued by the Unit Commandant, whereas my actual/correct official name as used in all my other official documents and records is "N. Pongshing Konyak".

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Dutch government resigns over At least 34 dead in Indonesia quake child welfare payments scandal

MAMUJU (INDONESIA), JAN 15 (AP): A strong, shallow earthquake shook Indonesia’s Sulawesi island just after midnight, toppling homes and buildings, triggering landslides and killing at least 34 people.

More than 600 people were injured during the magnitude 6.2 quake, which sent people fleeing their homes in the darkness on Friday. Authorities were still collecting information about the full scale of casualties and damage in the affected areas.

There were reports of many people trapped in the rubble of collapsed homes and buildings.

In a video released by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, a girl stuck in the wreckage of a house cried out for help and said she heard the sound of other family members also trapped. “Please help me, it hurts,” the girl told rescuers, who replied that they desperately wanted to help her.

The rescuers said an excavator was needed to save

Rescuers carry a body bag containing a victim of an earthquake in Mamuju, Indonesia, Friday (AP/PTI)

the girl and others trapped in collapsed buildings. Other images showed a severed bridge and damaged and flattened houses. TV stations reported the earthquake damaged part of a hospital and patients were moved to an emergency tent outside.

Another video showed a father crying, asking for help to save his children buried under their toppled house. “They are trapped inside, please help,” he cried.

Thousands of displaced people were evacuated to

temporary shelters.

The quake was centred 36 kilometres (22 miles) south of West Sulawesi provinces Mamuju district, at a depth of 18 kilometres (11 miles), the US Geological Survey said.

The Indonesian disaster agency said the death toll climbed to 34 as rescuers in Mamuju retrieved 26 bodies trapped in the rubble of collapsed homes and buildings.

The agency said in a statement that eight people were killed and 637 others

were injured in Mamuju’s neighboring district of Majene.

It said at least 300 houses and a health clinic were damaged and about 15,000 people were being housed in temporary shelters in the district. Power and phones were down in many areas.

West Sulawesi Administration Secretary Muhammad Idris told TVOne that the governor’s office building was among those that collapsed in Mamuju, the provincial capital, and many people there remain trapped.

Rescuer Saidar Rahmanjaya said a lack of heavy equipment was hampering the operation to clear the rubble from collapsed houses and buildings. He said his team was working to save 20 people trapped in eight buildings, including in the governor’s office, a hospital and hotels.

“We are racing against time to rescue them,” Rahmanjaya said.

President Joko Widodo said in a televised address

that he had ordered his social minister and the chiefs of the military, police and disaster agency to carry out emergency response measures and search and rescue operations as quickly as possible.

“I, on behalf of the Government and all Indonesian people, would like to express my deep condolences to families of the victims,” Widodo said.

The National Search and Rescue Agency’s chief Bagus Puruhito said rescuers from the cities of Palu, Makassar, Balikpapan and Jakarta were being deployed to boost rescue efforts in Mamuju and Majene.

Two ships were heading to the affected areas from Makassar and Balikpapan carrying rescuers and search and rescue equipment, while a Hercules plane carrying supplies was on its way from Jakarta. Among dead in Majene were three people killed when their homes were flattened by the quake while they were sleeping, said Sirajuddin, the districts disaster agency chief.

THE HAGUE, JAN 15 (AP): Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his entire Cabinet resigned on Friday to take political responsibility for a scandal involving investigations into child welfare payments that wrongly labelled thousands of parents as fraudsters.

In a nationally televised speech, Rutte said he had informed King Willem-Alexander of his decision and pledged that his government would continue work to compensate affected parents as quickly as possible and to battle the coronavirus.

“We are of one mind that if the whole system has failed, we all must take responsibility, and that has led to the conclusion that I have just offered the king, the resignation of the entire Cabinet,” Rutte said.

The move was seen

as largely symbolic; Ruttes government will remain in office in a caretaker mode until a new coalition is formed after a March 17 election in the Netherlands.

The resignation brings to an end a decade in office for Rutte, although his party is expected to win the election, putting him first in line to begin talks to form the next government. If he succeeds in forming a new coalition, Rutte would most likely again become prime minister.

The Netherlands is the third European country thrown into political uncertainty this week in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. In Estonia, the government resigned over a corruption scandal, while Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte’s governing coalition is at risk of collapse after a small partner party

withdrew its support.

Rutte said earlier this week that his government would be able to keep taking tough policy decisions in the battle against the coronavirus even if it were in caretaker mode. The Netherlands is in a tough lockdown until at least February 9, and the government is considering imposing an overnight curfew amid fears about new, more contagious variants of the virus.

“To the Netherlands I say: Our struggle against the coronavirus will continue,” Rutte said.

On Thursday, the leader of the Dutch opposition Labour Party stepped down because he was minister of social affairs in a governing coalition led by Rutte when the country’s tax office implemented a tough policy of tracking down fraud with child welfare.

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UNITED NATIONS, JAN 15 (PTI): The year 2020 was one of the three warmest years on record and rivalled 2016 for the top spot, indicating the pace of the “human-induced” climate change which is now as powerful as the force of nature, the UN weather agency has said.

All five datasets surveyed by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) concur that 20112020 was the warmest decade on record, in a persistent long-term climate change trend. The warmest six years have all been since 2015, with 2016, 2019 and 2020 being the top three.

The differences in average global temperatures among the three warmest years are indistinguishably small. The average global temperature in 2020 was about 14.9°C, 1.2 (± 0.1) °C above the preindustrial (1850-1900) level.

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Nagaland beat Sikkim for 2nd consecutive win Arjun Tendulkar makes debut as Mumbai crash out

Match in progress between Nagaland and Sikkim on Friday.

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Nagaland hammered Sikkim by 100 runs to register their second successive win in Plate group match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy 2020-21 in Chennai on Friday.

Led by half centuries from Jonathan Rongsen (56) and SS Mundhe (54), Nagaland scored a competitive 176 for 4 in the allotted overs after being put into bat.

Stuart Binny and Hokaito Zhimomi also contributed 30 and 21 runs respectively.

For Sikkim, Ajay took three wickets.

Chasing the target,

Sikkim were bowled out for 76 runs in 14.2 overs with tight bowling from Nagaland bowlers led by Khrievitso Kense, who took three wickets. Stuart Binny, Nagaho Chishi, SS Mundhe, Tahmeed and Joshua took one wicket each.

Anureet Singh was the highest scorer for Sikkim, who made 41 runs. Nagaland will next play Mizoram on January 17.

E a r l i e r, N a g a l a n d thrashed Arunachal by nine wickets in the second match of the tournament after the match against Chandigarh

Siraj targeted again by section of Gabba crowd

Mohammed Siraj

B ri s ban e , J an 1 5 (IANS): Right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Siraj on Friday once again found himself at the receiving end of rude behaviour from spectators as he was repeatedly labelled a “grub” by a group on the opening day of the fourth and final Test between Australia and India at the Gabba.

A report in Sydney Morning Herald quoted a spectator as saying that Siraj was repeatedly called a “grub” by vocal spectators in front of Section 215 and 216 at the stadium.

‘Grub’, an Australian slang, is used for a person who is unclean or who has messy habits.

According to the spectator, debutant off-spinner Washington Sundar was also subjected to the same chat from the unruly section.

“The guys behind me have been calling -- shouting -- both Washington and Siraj grubs,” a spectator named Kate was quoted as saying in the report.

“It started targeted at Siraj and it was a chant similar to the SCG one [in which fans sung to the tune of Que Sera, Sera but substituted the lyrics with Que Shiraz, Shiraz]. But this time it was Siraj. I suspect it’s not a coincidence that it’s Siraj being targeted post the SCG stuff,” she added.

The report further said that the spectator was seated in a section of the stadium where several men dressed as lifeguards had a beer snake dismantled by security guards and another man was escorted out of the ground for standing on his seat and starting an “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie” chant.

was abandoned due to bad weather.

Results of Plate group (Chennai): Meghalaya 89/9 in 20 overs (Anuj Raj 3/15) lost to Bihar 92/4 in 16 overs (Shasheem Rathour 33, Sakibul Gani 31 n.o.).

Chandigarh 200/3 in 20 overs (Manan Vohra 85, Shivam Bhambri 62, Ankit Kaushik 36 n.o.) beat Mizoram 111/6 in 20 overs (Gaurav Gambhir 3/11).

Manipur 149/8 in 20 overs (Akhilesh Sahani 3/30, Techi Doria 3/29) beat Arunachal Pradesh 104 in 19.4 overs.

Juggernauts to play Imperials in WCC final DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Juggernauts will take on Imperials in the final of the 25th edition of Winter Cricket Challenge on Saturday.

On the way to final, Juggernauts beat Etsujhuka Youth League (EYL) by 14 runs in a low scoring encounter.

Batting first after winning the toss, Juggernauts set a target of 113 runs.

However, tight bowling from its bowlers led by Hakao Murry, who claimed three wickets, helped Juggernauts defend the target.

Hakao was named man of the match.

Earlier, Imperials beat Kohima Lotha Students Union (KLSU) by six wickets.

Electing to bat first after winning the toss, KLSU managed to set a target of 49 runs.

Yanrenthung Ngullie, who claimed six wickets, was named the man of the match.

PTI Adds: Budding left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar, who is the son of iconic former batsman Sachin Tendulkar, made his Mumbai senior team debut on Friday in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Haryana, which the hosts lost by eight wickets in Mumbai. In the Elite Group E clash played at the suburban BKC ground, Mumbai made 143 after opting to bat first, a target which Haryana overhauled in 17.4 overs. Arjun had an off day with the ball as he returned with rather unimpressive figures of 1/34 in the three overs that he bowled. He dismissed Haryana opener Chaitya Bishnoi (4) cheaply after he edged a delivery to wicket-keeper Aditya Tare to claim his maiden wicket for the Mumbai senior team. Incidentally, his legendary father’s last Ranji Trophy game was against Haryana back in 2013.

Arjun didn’t get the chance to face a single delivery when Mumbai batted as the team was bundled out in 19.3 overs. Haryana then rode on one-down Himanshu Rana’s blazing unbeaten 75 off 53 balls to chase down the target with consummate ease. The 21-year-old Arjun has now qualified for the IPL auctions, as he has made his debut for the Mumbai team. Tendulkar junior was added to the Mumbai squad, along with another pacer Krutik Hanagavadi, by the Salil Ankola-led selection committee, after the BCCI permitted a total of 22 players to be selected.

Plate Group standing as on Jan 15 POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TEAM Bihar Chandigarh Nagaland Manipur Meghalaya Sikkim Arunachal Pradesh Mizoram

KOCHI, Jan 15 (Agencies): East Bengal's recent unbeaten run was in danger of being ended by Kerala Blasters who were leading 1-0 till the last few seconds of injury time in their Indian Super League match at the Tilak Maidan, Vasco on Friday.

However, Red and Golds defender Scott Neville scored from a corner which was essentially the last piece of action before the final whistle to snatch a 1-1 draw, The Indian Express reported.

The goal cancelled out Jordan Murray's 64th minute goal as the two sides settled for a point with East Bengal's unbeaten run now stretching to an impressive six games.

Both teams needed a big result to keep their playoff hopes alive and Blasters had the brighter start when the game began as Murray drew a point blank save from Debjit Majumder in the fifth minute. A long ball from the back beat the East Bengal defensive line

PSA officials and others with the winning men’s team.

ceived Rs. 30,000 sponsored by Krodi Rhetso, commandant 5th NAP Phek.

Old Town team fiished in second position and pocketed Rs. 20,000 sponsored by Chikho Nienu, Class 1 contractor.

Tehecece Nado (A) and Tehecece Nado (C) bagged third and fourth places. They received Rs. 5000 and Rs. 3000 sponsored by Nuchikhoyi Rhak-

ho of Rhoto Sports Agency and NPF Phek town unit vice president, Khosanieyi Venuh respectively.

Bible Hill- Surhoba stood first position in women’s category and walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 sponsored by Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Phek.

Tehecece Nado bagged second position and received Rs. 7000 sponsored

by SDO (C) Phek, Namang

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4th Test: India hang on despite Labuschagne century on day 1 B ri s ban e , J an 1 5 (IANS): Mar nus Labuschagne on Friday once again lived a charmed life as he went on to score a brilliant hundred to help Australia have a slight edge over India on Day One of the fourth and final Test at The Gabba.

At Stumps, Australia reached 274/5, with skipper Tim Paine and Cameron Green remaining unbeaten at 38 and 28 respectively.

For the hosts, Labuschagne starred with the bat scoring 108, with the help of nine fours, while Matthew Wade and Steve Smith also made notable contributions of 45 and 36 respectively.

Earlier, electing to bat, the hosts didn’t get off to a good start as both David Warner and Marcus Harris went back to the dressing room with just 17 runs on the scoreboard against a very inexperienced Indian bowling line-up.

Warner was the first wicket to fall as he got caught in the slips in the very first over of the innings bowled

by Mohammed Siraj. Rohit Sharma took a good, low catch at second slip to send the left-handed batsman back in the Australian dressing room at his individual

Shardul Thakur reacts after bowling to Marnus Labuschagne, Friday. (AP/PTI)

score of just 1.

Harris, playing his first match of the series as he replaced injured Will Pucovski, then tried to stitch a partnership with Labuschagne but got out on the first ball bowled by Shardul Thakur in the ninth over. At his individual score of 5, Harris was caught as square leg by Washington Sundar.

However, Labuschagne and Smith took control over the innings and stitched a useful partnership and when Australia looked to be in control, debutant off-spinner Washington Sundar claimed the big wicket of Smith for

36 runs, caught at short midwicket by Sharma.

Wade, who came to bat after the fall of Smith’s wicket, stitched a brilliant partnership (113 runs) with Labuschagne, before Wade became the first Test scalp of T Natarajan.

Natarajan, playing his first Test, then removed Labuschagne and brought India back into the game.

However, Paine and Green then played cautiously and stitched an unbeaten 61-run partnership to help the hosts end the opening day of the series decider, having the upper hand.

East Bengal snatch draw against Kerala Blasters

PSA holds 2nd open penalty tournament

D I M A P U R , Jan 1 5 (NPN): Phek Sports’ Association (PSA) conducted the 2nd edition of open penalty shoot-out tournament 2021 at Phek village ground on January 15.

Phek District Congress Committee, president, Khosapa Venuh graced the inaugural function as special guest.

In men’s category, Tehecece Nado (B) emerged as the champion and re-

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Sepong Chang.

Old Town and Ketuozu finished in 3rd and 4th places and received Rs. 3000 and Rs. 2000 sponsored by Er. Thselo Lasuh, PHED Phek and Wetezo Lohe respectively.

Savoto Rhakho of Tehecece Nado and Murhelu Venuh of Old Town bagged individual prize of golden glove (men) and golden glove (women) respectively.

Jordan Murray gave Kerala Blasters FC the lead against SC East Bengal on Friday. (ISL)

and sat up perfectly for the Australian. Having scored two goals in the previous game, Murray was expected to bury that but Debjit managed to react quickly to keep it out.

One of reasons for East Bengal's resurgence this season has been the arrival of former Wolverhampton forward Bright

Murray’s Aus Open in doubt after COVID+ve L o nd o n , J an 1 5 (Agencies): For mer world number one Andy Murray’s participation at the Australian Open is in doubt after the Briton tested positive for coronavirus.

The 33-year-old Scot was set to fly out to Melbourne on a chartered flight arriving there over the next 36 hours. Instead he remains in quarantine and isolating at home in London.

Murray, who is said to be in good health, remains hopeful he will be allowed to travel safely at a later date and compete as planned.

The five-time Australian Open runner-up pulled out of last week’s ATP event in Delray Beach as he wanted to “minimise the risks” of catching a transatlantic flight to Florida. The Australian Open will start on February 8 at Melbourne Park, three weeks later than usual, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Players must test negative before taking one of the 15 chartered flights which have been put on by tournament organisers and will operate at 25% capacity - to Australia.

Enobakhare and the Nigerian striker almost created a chance out of nothing when he danced past the Blasters players to the edge of the box but ended up shooting well wide.

When the second half resumed, Blasters nearly shot themselves in the foot when a cutback into the box by Enobakhare was

almost turned into his own net by Blasters skipper Jessel Carneiro but he made amends just in time to clear it away.

After a quiet period of play, Blasters finally managed to break the deadlock in the 64th minute when Albino caught out the entire East Bengal team with a long ball into the path of

Murray.

The striker managed to get ahead of his marker and despite losing his balance, he managed to steer it past Debjit to score his sixth goal of the campaign.

It wasn't the most clinical finishes but Murray was rewarded for his alertness and effort.

There was an injury concern for Blasters when Jessel had to be replaced in the 68th minute which saw new signing Juande making his ISL debut.

To the credit of the Blasters defence, they managed to keep the dangerous Enobakhare quiet and the 22-year-old was not able to influence the game much.

Blasters were just seconds away from a win when they conceded a corner and East Bengal made them pay with Neville heading it in to leave the Kerala players shell shocked.

SATURDAY’S MATCH

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Bilbao shock Real Madrid to reach Spanish Super Cup final

Raul Garcia slotted home the opening goal for Athletic Bilbao in the 18th minute.

Malaga (Spain), Jan 15 (IANS): Athletic Club Bilbao shocked Real Madrid 2-1 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final and booked a place in Sunday’s final against Barcelona.

Two goals from Bilbao striker Raul Garcia earned the Basque side a well-deserved win in only their second game under the direction of new coach Marcelino Garcia Toral, reports Xinhua news agency.

Real Madrid began brightly with Hazard seeing a shot saved by Unai Simon before he was closed down by the Bilbao defense after a

neat pass from Casemiro.

But Bilbao, known as “The Lions”, struck first when Raul Garcia opened the scoring in the 18th minute When Lucas Vazquez’s pass from the back was intercepted by Dani Garcia, who slid the ball through for Raul Garcia to beat Courtois with a right-footed shot.

Madrid defender Lucas Vazquez misread the flight of a cross from Anda Capa and then pulled down Inigo Martinez to concede a penalty, which Garcia dispatched high into Courtois’ goal on 38 minutes.

Real Madrid tried to up the pace in the second

half as Bilbao sat deeper, but Bilbao keeper Unai Simon hardly had to make a save as two stunning efforts from Marco Arsenio bounced back off the woodwork.

Karim Benzema pulled a goal back for Madrid after a long VAR check with 15 minutes left to play. Madrid had Courtois to thank for a great save to stop Asier Villalibtre from adding a third for Bilbao.

Bilbao was able to manage the closing minutes well despite a six minutes of injury time and they and not Madrid will now face Barca for the first title of the season.

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