November 22, 2020 by Nagaland Post

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Vol XXX No. 348

DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2020 Pages 8 ` 4.00

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Surge in COVID cases fuelled by SSE: H&FW FOUR SUPER SPREADER EVENTS Setting

Cases

Percentage (%)

Govt Office (1)

36%

District Jail

29%

Govt Office (2)

22%

Post Office

13%

TOTAL

163

100%

COVID-19 STATUS AS ON november 21, 2020

District

Dimapur Kiphire Kohima Longleng Mokokchung Mon Peren Phek Tuensang

ACTIVE CASES Symptomatic AsympCritical-ICU tomMod- Se- With- With On Mild atic erate vere out Oxy- VentiOxygen gen lator 776 19 6 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 320 3 5 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 26 2 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 1 0 0 0 0 0

Death MiRecovunder Total Death gratered InvestiCases ed gation 5064 23 2724 9 113 538 311 37 155

34* 0 18 0 1 2 0 0 1

4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

66 0 15 9 3 9 0 0 0

5970 25 3094 18 120 577 461 44 197

Wokha

Zunheboto Total

1 1323

0 26

0 11

0 4

0 5

0 0

0 1

135 9137

0 57

0 5

3 139 105 10674

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

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 1 (NPN): Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department on Saturday expressed serious concern at the rapid rise in COVID-19 positive cases in the State mainly due to super spreader events (SSE). In its weekly report, the department said that the state recorded 970 infection this week, the highest ever spike in a single week. It said that the spike in cases were fuelled by super spreader events. A superspreading event are gatherings in which a single infected individual can infect an “unusually high” number of people/ secondary cases.

H&FW said that the past week recorded four super spreader events in the state-- in one government office 59 cases were reported, 47 cases in a district jail, 36 cases in government office-2 and 21 cases in post office. All the four events have happened in crowded and closed settings, it added. The department said that 80/20 role in epidemiology states that 80% percent of cases come only from 20% of the infected and these 20% were responsible for explosive growth and sustained transmission. Super spreading relies on more than one person, and it cannot happen in isolation. It takes a group of

people that gather in such a way that increases the risk of transmitting the virus. In this regard, the health department said that preventing future superspreader events in the state was one of the main pillars in containing the pandemic. The department has appealed all to avoid closed settings, social events/gatherings etc. and to strictly follow the 3 W’s (Wear mask, Watch distance and Wash hands). Though 64% of deaths were below the age of 60 years, the department expressed concern that there had been continuous increase in cases among 51-60

years age group in the past one week. Another worrisome case that has seen a 10% surge was positivity among symptomatic/ preop screening/ travel purposes coming to flu clinics. It also said that the positivity rate among household contacts were 29% (1139/3952) and office goers at 25% (999/3952), which continues to be the highest. Meanwhile, the sample positivity rate continued to be higher than the national average at 9.8%. The department explained that the high sample positivity rate could also point to more undetected cases in the population.

Fuel prices hiked for 2nd day in a row

PMEGP aggrieved applicants withdraw 7-day ultimatum

Closure of NH29 stretch at Sechü-Zubza

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 1 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) hiked the petrol price by 15 paise per litre and diesel by 20 paise on Saturday, the second straight day of increase in rates after firming international oil rates broke nearly a two-month-long hiatus in price revision. On Friday, petrol price was raised by 17 paise per litre and diesel by 22 paise. After today’s rate revision, price of petrol in Delhi rose to Rs 81.38 per litre from Rs 81.23 while diesel rates went up from Rs 70.68 to Rs 70.88 per litre. According to IOCL website, petrol price in Dimapur was raised to Rs.84.22 per litre while diesel was increased to Rs.74.53 per litre. In the state capital Kohima, a litre of petrol and diesel was retailing at Rs.85.06 per litre and Rs.75.23 per litre respectively. This is the first revision in petrol prices since September 22. Diesel rates had not changed since October 2. Public sector oil marketing companies - Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd - revise rates of petrol and diesel daily based on benchmark international oil price and foreign exchange rate.

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“Listen, both of us agree on the issue. We only disagree on the style of presentation.” K Y M C

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 1 (NPN): Aggrieved applicants of Prime Ministers Employment Generation Prog ramme (PMEGP) 2015-16 batch under Longleng district while withdrawing the sevenday ultimatum served on the department of industries & commerce Nagaland on Saturday served a one-month ultimatum on the Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to release the pending subsidy. In a press release, aggrieved PMEGY applicants Longleng president M Nyeilong Phom and secretary C Chuba Phom cautioned that failure to comply with their demand, the aggrieved applicants/ beneficiaries would take up democratic protest till their

demand was fulfilled. The aggrieved applicants stated that they had he meeting with District Industries Centre Longleng on November 20, 2020 at District Industry Office Longleng, wherein the aggrieved applicant decided to withdraw the seven-day deadline that expired on November 22, 2020. They said that it was brought to the knowledge of the applicants/beneficiaries that Industries & Commerce Department Nagaland was only a facilitator between the KVIC Nagaland and PMEGP beneficiaries. Therefore, KVIC was the competent authority to disburse/release any margin money (subsidy) to PMEGP beneficiaries, they said.

Serve one-month ultimatum on KVIC to release subsidy

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D I M A P U R , N OV 2 1 (NPN): In order to facilitate site cutting for the ongoing four-lane construction between Kohima and Dimapur, all vehicular movement along the stretch of NH-29 below CRPF Camp, SechüZubza, would remain closed from 7am of November 22 to 5am of November 23. The additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, informed that light vehicles travelling from Kohima side could, however, take an alternate route from Don Bosco School SechuZubza approach road to Shalom Bible Seminary/ Assam Rifles Camp Zubza Road and vice versa. Meanwhile, all heavy vehicles going from Kohima side could take the 10 Mile Road from Tsiesema to Peducha bridge and vice versa.

State COVID tally rises to 10674

Nagaland on Saturday reported 66 new COVID-19 positive cases-- 51 in Dimapur, 14 in Tuensang and 1 in Kohima, taking the total number of cases in the State to 10,674. Further, out of 10,674 positive cases, the distribution across various categories include 4420 from the armed forces/police, 1753 returnees, 3997 traced contacts and 504 frontline workers. 2 more deaths: Meanwhile, two more deaths were recorded on Saturday, taking the tally to 62. Out of 62 deaths, 51 were COVID19 related, 5 under investigation and 6 deaths not due to COVID. PTI: India’s COVID-19 cases mounted to 90,50,597 with 46,232 infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,32,726 with 564 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. The number of active cases remained below five lakh for the eleventh consecutive day.

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TRNYF demands completion of foothill road to avoid road blockades in Assam D I M A P U R , N OV 2 1 (NPN): With the total indefinite blockade imposed at Mariani-Mokokchung road which is continuing since November 15 and which was affecting trade and economy of Mokokchung district (NH-702 D), the Tsurangkong Range Naga Youth Front (TRNYF) has urged Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio to bring a remedy to such unending threats by ensuring early completion of the much expected Naga Foothill Road. In an open letter to the chief minister, TRNYF president Bendangwati and secretary Shiluyongdang emphasised that “as long as the Naga Foothill Road remains just a lip service, Nagas along the border belt will continue to suffer economically and mentally at the hands of Assamese people.” They said that the blockade on all Nagalandbound vehicles at New Sonowal, reflected the “narrow and immature mindset” of some leaders in Assam who were unmindful about disrupting the peaceful co-

existence of the two states. TRNYF asserted that people living in the border belt have been subjected to undue harassment ever since the beginning of border disputes between the two states. They reminded that it was a fact that every major road leading to Nagaland passes through Assam, and the road blockades are being enforced for trivial matters with the sole intention exploiting this advantage against Nagas. TRNYF said the increasing highway blockades “at the whims and fancy of every Tom, Dick and Harry in Assam” and with inaction against such illegal blockades and those leaders involved, has only emboldened “every Assam based organizations/civil societies/groups to impose such bandhs against the Nagas.” Therefore, TRNYF said that Nagas should not be placed at a disadvantaged position, solely because Nagas commute or travel through Assam and that both states benefit through this inter-state connectivity.

Further, the forum categorically stated the national highway was not the sole property of Assam state, but a national property. Therefore, blockading national highways was illegal as per the National Highways Act 1956, subsection 8(1). TRNYF also said it was beyond reason as to why the Assam government continues to turn a blind eye against such illegal activities. TRNYF reiterated that while Nagas are a peaceful people but “when our patience is taken for cowardice and our tolerance is considered as weakness, we have no other option but to stand up against such illegal activities and criminals.” The forum therefore, said it was convinced that the blockade was “an act of declaring war against us who are affected most by the total blockade of national highway at New Sonowal”. The signatories said the cascading effects compel them to believe that they can survive without the NH 702(D) and also can also intent to “counter block the highway.” (Cont’d on p-6)

Ayurvedic doctors can now practice Tuensang tribal bodies, GS alongside ortho and dentistry NSCN (I-M) leaders meet NEW DELHI, NOV 21 (IANS): Now the Post Graduate (PG) students of Ayurveda would perform variety of general surgery, including orthopaedic, ophthalmology, ENT and dental as the central government has okayed it. The Centre in its gazette notification allowed Ayurvedic PG passouts to receive formal training for such procedures. The training modules for surgical procedures will be added to the curriculum of Ayurvedic studies. The development has come after the Central Council of Indian Medicine amended Indian Medicine Central Council (Post Graduate Ayurveda Education) Regulations, 2016, to include the aforementioned regulation to allow the PG students of Ayurveda for practicing the general surgery. “The Central Council of Indian Medicine, with the previous sanction of the Central Government, hereby makes the following regulations further to amend the Indian Medicine Central Council (Post Graduate Ayurveda Educa-

tion) Regulations, 2016,” the gazette notification read. The act has been renamed Indian Medicine Central Council (Post Graduate Ayurveda Education) Amendment Regulations, 2020. “During the period of study, the PG scholar of Shalya and Shalakya shall be practically trained to acquaint (themselves) with as well as independently perform the following activities so that after completion of his PG degree, he is able to perform the following procedures (list of the procedures) independently,” the gazette notification stated. The notification informed that the students will be trained in two streams of surgery and would be awarded titles of MS (Ayurved) Shalya Tantra -- (General Surgery and MS (Ayurved) Shalakya Tantra (Disease of Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Oro-Dentistry). The latest move by the Centre is an addition to the host of decisions taken amid pandemic which shows an impending paradigm shift in healthcare from modern medicine to the traditional form.

DIMAPUR, NOV 21 (NPN): Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS) and all Chang frontal bodies, Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC), Sangtam Union Tuensang (SUT) and Khiamniungan Union Tuensang (KUT) held a coordination meeting with NSCN (I-M) at Chang Khulei Setshang hall, Tuensang on November 20. In a statement, Chang Khulei Setshang president Nungsanglemba Chang and general secretary C. Chongshen Chang said the NSCN (I-M) team was led by convenor steering committee, Hutovi Chishi and member collective B Moba Chang along with five other central officials. During the meeting, CKS said that the NSCN (-M) officials highlighted and explained about various core issues with regard to the “Naga solution viz. the history of Naga national movement, peace and reconciliation, Framework Agreement, PAN Naga etc.” Various doubts which were raised by the attendees at the meeting were also explained and clarified by the NSCN functionaries, CKS stated. It may be recalled that the NSCN (I-M) leaders have also held series of meetings with various leaders of tribal bodies.

Need to increase fish production in Nagaland: F&AR dept Baby with rare condition Current anticipated fish production stands at 9448.12 MT D I M A P U R , N OV 2 1 (NPN): State department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (F&AR) has underscored the need for increasing the production of fish in the state to meet the growing consumer demand. Advisor for Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Evaluation, Economics & Statistics, L. Khumo Khiamniungan, who graced the World Fisheries Day celebration programme at Government Demonstration Fish Farm, Thizama Kohima on November 21, 2020, as special guest, said that the day was observed to explore towards the solutions of our economy in sustainable model. He said that

World Fisheries Day serves as an important reminder that people need to change the way they manage the global Fisheries in order to maintain stocks and healthy aquatic ecosystems Advisor also stated that apart from contributing to the food security of the country, fishery was an important sector in India, which plays a vital role in the economy of the country. He pointed out that fisheries contribute about 1.07 percent to the GDP and make up to 5.3 percent to agriculture and allied activities, stated an official bulletin. Lauding the department for assisting the fish farmers in building up their economy and livelihoods, the advisor encouraged the department to continue with the good work for further uplift of the fish farmers in the state. F&AR additional director, Rongsennungba,

stated that India was one of the largest fish producing countries in the world and shares 7.58% to the global production, contributing 1.24% to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) and 7.28% to the agricultural GVA. He said that the department undertakes various projects and programmes for the development of the fisheries sector in the state to attain self sufficiency in fish production through sustainable development of fisheries activities. The additional director also said that the department focuses on optimising production and productivity so as to generate gainful employment opportunities enhancing the State GDP and improve the standard of living in the rural sector. He pointed out that the demand of fish in the State was estimated to the tune of 22,000 MT@11 kg

per capita consumption as recommended by the WHO against the present population of 19,80,602 persons (2011 census). Rongsennungba said that the current anticipated fish production (2019-20) in the State stands at 9448.12 MT. In addition, the additional director said that a bulk quantity of 3700 MT fish was supplemented by importing fish from outside the State that provides a total per capita consumption of only 6.68 kgs, which he asserted was far behind the requirement. He, therefore, pointed out that there was an urgent need to increase the production of fish in the State to meet the growing consumer demand. Others who also spoke on the occasion included district fishery officer Wokha C Dory Yanthan and one fish farmer on behalf of the progressive fish farmers. Other highlights

of the programme included release of training manuals and leaflets by the special guest, commissioner and secretary and others while presentation of awards/ felicitation was carried out by district fishery officer Kohima, Dr. Vimezo Kire and vote of thanks by F&AR deputy director, Neitho-o Kuotsu. On the occasion, district fishery office Kohima was also inaugurated by the special guest. As part of the inaugural programme, a workshop cum training on breeding and culture of common carp was held. An interactive session with the farmers was also conducted as inaugural activities. The programme was chaired by commissioner & secretary F&AR Dinesh Kumar, who also spoke on the significance of the World Fisheries Day in his welcome address.

treated at Zion hospital

DIMAPUR, NOV 21 (NPN): A 28-day old baby, who was admitted with Meningo-encephalatis and acute Subdural Haematoma (Blood collection inside the brain), the inci- Doctors and nurse of Zion Hospital along with the parents and the infant. dence of which is 10:100000, was successfully treated and discharged after staying for more than a month during the lockdown period at Zion Hospital and Research Centre (ZHRC). In a statement, the Zion Hospital administration stated that the baby was operated by paediatric surgeons– Dr Renchamo Kikon and Dr Leonard Ezung and was managed in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by paediatrician, Dr Imkongkumzuk. The doctors who managed the baby said that it was “nothing short of a miracle” as these babies rarely survive. They said the successful management was because of the “collective team effort including the parents and by the Grace of our Almighty.” K Y M C

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Seized IMFL destroyed in Dimapur, Mkg

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

P. KHOSHEI KONYAK

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DNWO members along with GBs and various organisation on November 21. (NP)

 Yes.  No.  Can’t Say.

DIMAPUR: Seized illegal made foreign liquor (IMFL) were destroyed by Diphupar Naga Women Organisation (DNWO) in Dimapur and destruction committee in Mokokchung respectively on November 21. DNWO: Diphupar Naga Women Organisation (DNWO) on Saturday, destroyed seized IMFL, worth six lakhs (approximately) at Diphupar Village Council (DVC) premises. A brief programme was held at council hall, before the liquor was dumped, wherein DNWO chairper-

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WEATHER FORECAST november 22

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala

Less humid with hazy sun

28 15

Aizawl

Hazy sunshine

24 11

Guwahati Mostly sunny and pleasant

27 15

Imphal

A morning shower; hazy sun

Itanagar

A shower in the morning

23 12

Shillong

Plenty of sunshine

Kohima

An a.m. shower; turning sunny 20

Dimapur

A shower in the morning

25 13

Mkg

A few morning showers

21 10

Tuensang Cooler; a shower in the a.m.

A couple of morning showers

Zunheboto A morning shower or two

20 12 18

son, Ajano Lotha maintained that the liquor and narcotics were confiscated within the village jurisdiction starting from November 5 to 20, from outlets and unclaimed ones. She informed that during the tenure of three years, the organisation has undertaken 54 cases related to seizure of liquor along with support of the village and youth organisation. Ajano also called upon the various organisations within the colony to continue to extend their support and cooperation so as to rid

the village from the liquor consumption menace. In line with the NLTP Act 1989, DVC chairman Ghuzui Shohe while delivering short speech said that it has become a vested interest business. He also spoke on how alcohol abuse and alcoholism within a family has become a problem destroying marriages or driving a wedge between members. Mentioning about the importance of community participation, Shohe also informed that in the later days, if needed the names of the investors who were

DIMAPUR: Ayush dispensary at Liphi village under Wokha district was inaugurated by H&FW additional director, Dr. W. Nchumbemo Ezung on November 21. A press release by CMO office Wokha stated that, Dr. Ezung informed that the dispensary would start functioning soon and urged the villagers to take ownership. Mission director NHM Nagaland, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru commented on the popularity of Ayush medicine in India and setting up of the dispensary would be beneficial to Liphi and neighbouring villages. Dr. Kevichusa had earlier interacted with CMO office staff, ASHAs and CHOs of Wokha sadar and had inspected Sanis and Bhandari community health centres on November 20. He urged the health workers to put more effort in containing the COVID-19 crisis and continue to provide essential health care services to the public. Liphi village council members thanked the Medical department for setting up the dispensary and also Woshumo Dr. W. Nchumbemo Ezung, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru and medical Mozhui for donating the land to construct the dispensary. directorate officials at Liphi Ayush dispensary in Wokha district.

part of the menace would be informed to the community to impose action against the defaulters. Furthermore, he called upon all to come together as one to eradicate the menace from the society and look forward for peaceful coexistence. Short speech was also delivered by head GB, Kekhwetsu Khutsoh. Earlier, invocation prayer was proposed by Sumi Baptist Church pastor Nikhuyi Achumi. The seized items were dumped by pouring them out at a dumping site in the presence of various

Diphupar organisations. (Staff Reporter) Mokokchung: Under the order of the chief judicial magistrate, Mokokchung, the destruction committee destroyed around 160 cases of seized IMFL at the court premises on November 21, which were earlier seized on various occasions. The destruction today was carried out in the presence of SDO (Civil) Mokokchung, the chairman of the destruction committee and other members of the destruction committee. (Correspondent)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on 1920 – Died on 08-11-2020 We, the bereaved family of Late Mr. Vichüzo Victor Rutsa would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, well wishers; who stood by us with prayers and showed us great kindness and support in various capacities during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved father on 8th November 2020. We regret our inability to thank each and every individual in person, though we remain forever indebted to you. It is our humble prayer that our good Almighty God shower His blessings upon you all abundantly. Loving Family Members. K-1878

“For if we live, we live to the Lord; And if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” (Romans 14:8) The wife and family of P. KHOSHEI KONYAK, Chenmoho, Mon District wishes to sincerely acknowledge the many expressions of support, sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during his illness and following our recent bereavement on October 22, 2020. We offer our heartfelt thanks to our relatives, friends, neighbours, our Churches, wider community and wellwishers who visited our home, attended the wake, service and burial and for your emotional and practical support for us at this difﬁcult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent ﬂoral tributes, messages of condolences as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful. To those who helped in any way, your contributions made our loss bearable and comforted us in our grief. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. Always loved, always in our prayers, forever remembered. DP-5129

The wife and family of the late P. Khoshei Konyak

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “ Your life was one of kindly deed, A helping hand for other’s need, Sincere and true in heart. Your death has left a void, This world can never fill.”

NSCN (I-M) condoles demise of members DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has expressed grief over the untimely demise of late MSM ‘brigadier’ Khatwang Tahkaishu of Moba Brigade, Naga Army from Sheangha Chingnyu village under Konyak region on November 20. A condolence note by NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that the office of Longvibu, Naga Army bestowed upon him posthumously the rank of ‘major general’ on November 20 in recognition of his service to the Naga nation, to which he was enrolled in 1981. GPRN further mourned the demise of late ‘sergeant’ Thangmeiso Kashak of general headquarters (GHq), Naga Army from Zingsui village under Wung Tangkhul region (WTR) on November 20. The office of ‘adjutant general’, Naga Army bestowed him posthumously the rank of ‘sergeant major’ on the November 20 in recognition of his service to the Naga nation. He was enrolled in national service on July 24, 2010. GPRN said that both served the Naga nation with unwavering patriotism until their demise and the void created by their demise would be difficult to fill in. It also stated that their names would be recorded in the pages of Naga history and their sacrifices shall ever be cherished by all. NSCN/GPRN and Naga Army led by Longvibu in particular conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed the Almighty grant their souls eternal peace.

CHENMOHO, MON DISTRICT

Chairman of destruction committee with SDO (C) with the seized IMFL for destruction on November 21. (NP)

Ayush dispensary inaugurated at Liphi village

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Childline Mon conducts weeklong campaign on child rights

DIMAPUR: Childline Mon conducted weeklong campaign of “Childline Se Dosti” (CSD) to mark the Child Rights’ Week, November 14 to 21, endowing opportunity for Childline to make friendship with children by interacting and educating about child rights and child abuses. A press release by Mon Childline, stated that Childline Mon team visited Christ King High School and St. Mary’s High School, Mon on November 17 and 19 respectively and conducted drawing competition for students of classes 9 and 10. Team also explained children about Childline 1098 services and about various child rights.

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We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y o f Late Mendinaro Longchar would like to express our deepest gratitude to all who stood by us spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially and through unceasing prayer support throughout her sickness and sudden demise of our beloved on 15th November 2020. We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Chumukedima Ao Baptist Arogo. Model Village Ao Baptist Arogo, 5th Mile. Nagamese Baptist Fellowship, Shitovi. Chungtia Senso Tamang Telongjem, Cmd. CABA Youth Choir. Mongchen Fellowship, Dmp. Dr. Manong & Nurses of Zion Hospital & Telongjem. Research Centre. Doctor & Nurses of Eden Medical Centre. Dr. N. Adaho, CMO (NPRH) and family, Cmd. Chumukedima Chungtia Union. NHM (NPRH) Cmd. Dimapur Chungtia Senso Telongjem. Office Staff of NPRH, Cmd. Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff of Oracle School, 4th Mile. Smt. Imnukshila Jamir, Director RD Dept. Shri. Wennyei Konyak, PD, DRDA, Mon Smt. Toshimongla Kichu, PD DRDA, Mkg. Shri. Tsalito Sangtam, PD DRDA, Tsg.

MENDINARO LONGCHAR 10.09.1990 – 15.11.2020 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38.

Shri. Moakaba, PD DRDA, Longleng. Oracle School Family, 4th Mile. Mr. Nise Meruno & Voices of Hope. Dimapur Chungtiatsur Telongjem. Dimapur Longchar Kidong. Chumukedima Ao Senso Telongjem. Chumukedima Ongpangkong Kaketshir Aliba Senso Telongjem, Dmp. Ward-9 Youth Union, Cmd. Ward-9 Union, Cmd. Church Road Youth Meet, Cmd. Molungnem Society, Dmp. New Colony Youth, Cmd. NSRLM Staff, RD Block, Mangkolemba. Mejaba Semchir Pajalar Telongjem, Chungtia. Shri. Taliyanger Walling, PO DRDA, Mkg. Smt. Achila Quinker, PO DRDA, Tsg. Smt. Imyapangla Jamir, BDO Ong(S). Smt. Narola Imkong, BDO, Aghunaqa. Mr & Mrs. Sunep Lemtur, Padum Pukhri.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. DP-5122

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Loving Parents, Brothers and Relatives. K Y M C

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Gogoi’s health deteriorates Bru resettlement: 1 killed, 20 injured in Tripura Tarun due to post-COVID complications

Agartala, Nov 21 (PTI): One person was killed and at least 20 others were injured when police opened fire at the picketers, who blocked the AssamAgartala National Highway at Panisagar in North Tripura district Saturday in protest against resettlement of Bru migrants from neighbouring Mizoram, police said. A large number of people had gathered on the NH 08 at Panisagar and blocked it, demanding to call off the resettlement planning of the government. The Joint Movement Committee (JMC) comprising Bengalis and local Mizos had observed five days strike from Monday on the issue and blocked NH8 Saturday. The Bru issue had started in September 1997 following demands of a separate autonomous district council by carving out areas of western Mizoram adjoining Bangladesh and Tripura. About 30,000 Bru tribals had then fled Mizoram due to the ethnic tension there and took shelter in refugee camps in Tripura. The first attempt to repatriate the Brus was

An injured fire service personnel being taken to hospital for treatment after police action in Kanchanpur, at Panisagar in North Tripura district, Saturday. (PTI)

made in November 2009 by the Centre along with the governments of Tripura and Mizoram. However, the effort had met with little success. The centre signed a fresh agreement in January this year according to which the Brus who stayed back in Tripura relief camps will not be forced to return. The centre sanctioned Rs 600 crore as rehabilitation package for the displaced Brus as a final solution to the vexed problem after the agreement. JMC chairman Zairemthiama Pachuau

had told newsmen recently that the North Tripura district magistrate had assured that 1,500 families would be settled in the area. “But now the government is trying to settle 6,000 families,” he said. Trouble started, when large contingent of police and paramilitary, including Tripura State Rifles (TSR), were involved in a scuffle following altercation over withdrawal of the road blockade. Police resorted to lathi charge and later opened fire on the agitators, leading to death of a 40 year-old Srikanta Das, a carpenter who was among the protests.

Additional Director General of Police Rajiv Singh said the police was compelled to fire in self defense since the crowd had turned unruly and tried to snatch weapons from the security personnel. “The crowd obstructed the National Highway since morning without permission. We tried to dissuade them from doing so and after they became violent, we tried mild lathi charge, blank firing but the crowd went unruly and tried to snatch weapons. Police fired in self-defense”, the official said. Singh admitted that one person was killed in the

police firing and few others were wounded, but added at least nine Tripura Police and Fire Service personnel were injured in assaults by the protesters. Sources said the injured were admitted at Panisagar and adjoining hospitals and two were rushed to GBP Hospital in Agartala for treatment. However, Joint Movement Committee claimed police fired on the protesters who were agitating peacefully. “Protesters were agitating peacefully. The police opened fire on them without any provocation. One died on the spot and many others were severely injured,” Sushanta Baruah, convener of JMC, told reporters this evening. He also claimed Social Welfare Minister Santana Chakma, local MLA Bhagaban Das met the protesters and gave written assurance that their demands would be fulfilled soon. M i z o C o nve n t i o n chief and JMC leader Dr. Z Pachuau said picketers were fired upon by police without provocation, which led to retaliation from the agitators, resulting in injury to several picketers.

File photo of former CM Tarun Gogoi in hospital.

Guwahati, Nov 21 (PTI): Former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s health condition deteriorated with multi-organ failure and he has become unconscious with difficulty in breathing, Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday. The 86-year old veteran Congress politician, who was on Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) since he was admitted at Gauhati

Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on November 2 due to post-COVID complications, was put under invasive ventilation, the minister said. “Around afternoon today, his condition deteriorated with difficulties in breathing. So, doctors started an intubation ventilator, which is machine ventilation,” said Sarma, who rushed to the GMCH to inquire Gogoi’s health.

Gogoi is “completely unconscious” and has suffered from multi-organ failure, the minister added. “Efforts are on to revive his organs with medicines and other means. The doctors will also attempt a dialysis. However, the next 48-72 hours are very critical and we are doing everything possible,” he said. Sarma said doctors of GMCH are in constant touch with experts from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi and ruled out any possibility of shifting him to outside the state in this condition. “We are regularly updating the family and every decision is being taken with their consent only,” he added. On October 25, the three-time former chief minister, who was undergoing treatment for COVID19 and other post-recovery complications, was discharged from the GMCH after spending exactly two months there. Gogoi had tested positive for COVID19 on August 25 and was admitted to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital the next day.

Mnp police begin destruction of poppy plants 7 M’laya policemen injured during public hearing Correspondent IMPHAL, Nov 21: Manipur police on Saturday announced an intensified drive against poppy cultivation this year while informing commencement of the drive on Friday. The state also warned legal action against derogatory remarks, particularly inciting communal tension against its drive through social media networks, informing registration of two FIR cases in this regard. Addressing a press conference here, Manipur police IGP (intelligence) K Radhashyam informed that the poppy plant destruction drive of the state police begun on Friday. On the first day of the drive, police assisted by state and Central security forces and district administration began the destruction of poppy fields from Churachandpur district. “The state police are all set to begin the mass drive of destruction across the state. The drive is to be

done with coordination of the state and Central security force like the Assam Rifles,” he said. The state police have also identified poppy cultivation areas in the state with the help of satellite imagery and ground survey and chalked out plans

for the intensified drive. Apart from the state force, the army and Assam Rifles will also be involved in the drive conducted by the state police department with NCB (Narcotic Control Bureau) of Union ministry of home affairs as nodal agency. The IGP said that the state police with the coordination of security agencies and district administrations will conduct the drive on war footing as a part of government’s “war on drugs”. He claimed that in the previous crop year 2019-20, poppy plants in a total of 2,300 acre were destroyed. Meanwhile, the police took note of the derogatory comments on social media, particularly Facebook and whatsapp against the drive as most of comments were posted with communal tone. Two FIRs have been filed against such posts, the IGP informed and cautioned against indulging in such activities.

Correspondent Shillong, Nov 21: Seven Meghalaya police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police and two women constables, were injured after members of pressure groups disrupted a public hearing on expansion of a privateowned Star Cement plant in East Jaiñtia Hills district on Saturday. Over half a dozen pressure groups stalled the public hearing conducted by Meghalaya Pollution Control Board at old DC’s office at Khliehriat on the proposed limestone and shale mining at Brishyrnot, East Jaintia Hills district. The hearing was disrupted by a large number of protesters despite senior district police officials along

with magistrate trying to convince them not to disrupt the hearing, even as they informed the protestors that they can deliver their speeches inside the venue and as per COVID-19 protocols, 100 people per batch are to be allowed inside the pandal. However, the protesters reportedly violated all the COVID protocols and ransacked the public hearing venue forcing the District Magistrate E Kharmalki to adjourn the public hearing. Earlier, the Meghalaya High Court had dismissed the petition of one Shanialang Suchen seeking stay on the public hearing. East Jaintia Hills District Superintendent of Police, Deepak Kumar Palecha told this journalist over the

phone that some people from the crowd provoked the members in front and pelted stones and also hit the police personnel on duty with their flag poles and used violent means to overpower the personnel on duty. He said the members from the pressure groups then forcibly broke police barricades. “We tried to control the situation, but in the confrontation seven police personnel were injured,” Palecha said, adding that the police were forced to fire tear gas shells to control the situation. Meanwhile, the injured police personnel have been identified as Constable Lesterfield Khardewsaw (received serious injury to the head,) constable Nanditha

Sangma, deputy superintendent of police headquarters, Jason Myrom, constable Sainlang Jyrwa, constable Bansynshar Lyngdoh, constable Kmensar Mawsor and constable Jigash Sangma. The district police official said that the injured police personnel are recuperating in the nearby hospitals. “We have made no arrest, but we are looking into video footage to ascertain who started the violence,” Palecha said, adding that a case has been registered against unknown persons and the police are investigating the case. “The situation at present is normal in the district,” he said. Meanwhile, the public hearing could not be completed due to the violence.

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Human trafficking post & pre COVID-19 held in Dimapur

3280 person caught without ENCSU extends support to ENSF mask in second week ultimatum

KOHIMA: 3280 default- COVID-19 positives and ers were caught without casualties were increaswearing mask in Kohima ing almost every day and DIMAPUR: Eastern Naduring the second week viewed that the citizens galand College Students’ of enforcement, tallying were becoming more care- U n i o n ( E N C S U ) h a s to 8660 persons initiated free and not serious about extended support to the by Association of Ko- the fatality of the virus. In 6-point charter of demand hima Municipal Wards this regard, the association by Eastern Naga Students’ Panchayat (AKMWP). has urged the citizens to Federation (ENSF) to the A press release by understand the importance Nagaland Staff Section AKMWP stated that, pres- of wearing face mask to Board (NSSB) in impleident Neibulie Kiewhuo protect themselves and the menting the job reservainformed that the sec- society at large. tion for six backward tribes ond week of enforcement It may be mentioned of Nagaland. stands at 3280 defaulters, that AKMWP had made A press release by with Saturday as the high- wearing of face mask at ENCSU president, Seriest number of defaulters public places compulsory chum Sangtam and generat 380. Earlier in the first from November 9, ini- al secretary, Sanglekhamweek 5,380 defaulters were tiated for the safety of Participants at the regional level consultation on human trafficking held at DBS Dimapur. caught without mask in the the general public and ba C. Chang stated that, ENCSU seeks for equal to contain the spread of opportunity and equity for DIMAPUR: Two-day added that capacity build- case management center state capital. The president stat- COVID-19 virus in the the six neglected tribes of regional level consultation ing exercises was a good 6'S R was presented by on addressing human traf- step forward in trying to board of directors Im- ed that the numbers of community. eastern districts. ficking post & pre COVID- bring in more key stake- pulse NGO Network RoWhile appealing the 19 programme was held at holders and making the sanna Lyngdoh, role of state government to take Don Bosco School (DBS) platform that would help casa in collaborating the ultimatum seriously campus, to create an ef- fight the issues of human with impulse NGO netto avoid further conflicts fective response to human trafficking. work Lesehu Meru CASA and issues, the ENCSU astrafficking for effective EAC Hq, Dimapur, NEI senior coordinator. serted that every decision Dimapur: University Grants Commission (UGC), coordination and collabo- Avonou Kire, said that one Impulse mode prevention ration through Impulse cannot just depend on the lab livelihood initiative to Ministry of Education, India has informed that “constitu- made by ENSF should Case Management Centre law enforcement agencies address unsafe migration tion day”, known as Samvidhan Divas would be observed be considered and exam(ICMC) on November 19 to take care of human traf- through impulse empower on November 26. All officers, staff and students of the ined critically. Eastern Naand 20. ficking but required joint was delivered by assistant universities and their affiliated/constituent colleges may galand College Students’ A press release by effort of all key stakehold- business manager, Impulse join the Prime Minister on November 26, 11 a.m from Union further expressed the organisers stated that, ers like NGOs, CSOs and Social Enterprises, Sritapa their respective officer/locations. The order directed all to to stand along with ENSF during the two-day pro- even the community lead- Dam, challenges in inves- take suitable actions for the day and intimate the details for “to assert one’s right gramme, deputy comman- ers and religious leaders. tigation and trial of case of the action taken at university activity monitoring portal is no crime, but rather a democratic value”. dant, 1st NAP Bn Shouka Kire added that there has with specific reference to of UGC at https://ugc.ac.in//uamp. Khakheto, mentioned that been a lot of normalisation child labour and sexual exif more stakeholders were of human trafficking and ploitation was delivered by involved in the same way there was a need to evolve panel lawyer, Moatila Ao. that the law enforcement new strategies to fight hu- Laws on anti human trafagencies, then the AHTUs, man trafficking. ficking POCSO/ITPA/JJ Dimapur: Additional deputy com- Tening Sub-division Task Force at least and district units would Introduction of im- ACT/CR PC with special missioner (ADC), Rhosietho Nguori has two weeks prior to the date of the event be regularly updating the pulse NGO network/im- reference to cyber and cy- notified that those organising weddings to ensure COVID- 19 protocols and SOPs cases in the impulse case pulse model and impulse ber laws was presented by and social events must obtain permission for the interest and safety of public at from the office of ADC-cum-chairman, large. management software. He model the 6'S P impulse HRLN, Neiteo Koza.

UGC to observe constitution day

ADC Tening on social gatherings

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 348 Dimapur, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Blockade blackmail

uring the past week, various organisations in Assam imposed economic blockades on Nagaland- the first on November 15 at MarianiMokokchung, the point of entry into Nagaland which links the districts of Mokokchung, Longleng, Tuensang, Kiphire and Zunheboto. The other economic blockade was imposed at Karbi Anglong on two entry points-New Field and Dillai Gate, which are linked to five districts - Dimapur, Kohima, Peren, Phek and Wokha. The second economic blockade was imposed on November 17 but later called off the same day following an earlier meeting between the DCs of Dimapur and Karbi Anglong. While around 15 organisations in Karbi Anglong initiated by the students, had temporarily suspended the indefinite economic blockade pending fulfilment of their 6-Point Charter of demands by the Assam government and also in lieu of assurances from the DC Karbi Anglong to pursue the allegations of encroachment with his Dimapur counterpart; the same had not been achieved with regard to the blockade on Nagaland from Mariani. The Karbi Anglong organisations have alleged that some people from Nagaland had encroached into large tracks inside the Doldoli reserve forest. While those from Nagaland side dismiss the allegation since they claim it was their traditional land that they were occupying. Even if both district authorities cannot obviously agree on the matter, at least they have the responsibility of enforcing peace at any cost and without bias. In the case with the economic blockade on Nagaland from the Mariani-Mokokchung road, the organisations in Mariani appear to be determined to not back down with the blockade. As per reports, what has sparked off the matter was the opposition from organisations in Mariani against the setting up of a COVID-29 check point at the border. That there has been two economic blockades on Nagaland during the same period at two entry points from Assam by organisations from the latter state only leads to suspicion that these are handiworks of elements conspiring against Nagaland. Even in the recent past, several organisations from the area had imposed bandhs and blockades against Nagaland vehicles. What has made the matter of greater concern regarding the ongoing bandh at Mariani, is the deployment of additional armed police force by Assam. The two incidents also clearly prove that the government of Assam has no clear policy of pursuing peaceful resolution of disputes rather than resorting to knee jerk reactions and viewing them through the prism of law and order.. In case of disputes, there are border magistrates on both sides who are assigned with the responsibility of ensuring that the situation is not vitiated by those who want to provoke enmity and least concerned about the consequences. A few offenders on either side, do not represent their respective states. Otherwise, also the boundary issue has its roots in the 1925 notification issued by the then British rulers who transferred large tracts of lands belonging to some Naga tribes to Assam province purely for administrative convenience. Perhaps both states need to sit and take a serious review so that elements from either side are prevented from creating any unwanted situation. The road blockades will continue to be an illegal tool to blackmail but irrespective of who is right or wrong; this cannot be permitted and both states need to get down and start working on taking preventive measures to restore normalcy.

DailyDevotion “It is Finished!”

I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. —John 17:4 The death of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment in history of the very mind and intent of God. There is no place for seeing Jesus Christ as a martyr. His death was not something that happened to Him— something that might have been prevented. His death was the very reason He came. Never build your case for forgiveness on the idea that God is our Father and He will forgive us because He loves us. That contradicts the revealed truth of God in Jesus Christ. It makes the Cross unnecessary, and the redemption “much ado about nothing.” God forgives sin only because of the death of Christ. God could forgive people in no other way than by the death of His Son, and Jesus is exalted as Savior because of His death. “We see Jesus…for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor…” (Hebrews 2:9). The greatest note of triumph ever sounded in the ears of a startled universe was that sounded on the Cross of Christ— “It is finished!” (John 19:30). That is the final word in the redemption of humankind. Anything that lessens or completely obliterates the holiness of God, through a false view of His love, contradicts the truth of God as revealed by Jesus Christ. Never allow yourself to believe that Jesus Christ stands with us, and against God, out of pity and compassion, or that He became a curse for us out of sympathy for us. Jesus Christ became a curse for us by divine decree. Our part in realizing the tremendous meaning of His curse is the conviction of sin. Conviction is given to us as a gift of shame and repentance; it is the great mercy of God. Jesus Christ hates the sin in people, and Calvary is the measure of His hatred.

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Post-mortem

Devise an India-specific Covid vaccination plan O ver 0.1 million Indians have died from Covid-19 and this is far from over. A well-designed vaccination plan can reduce deaths by up to 70%. Given how much the country has sacrificed to slow the infection down, it is owed a carefully-planned – and customised – vaccine distribution plan. With the possibility that several vaccines will be available soon, it is now essential to develop and disseminate a Covid-19 vaccine allocation plan. Those in India infected with Sars-CoV-2 are likely to have developed some form of immunity. Judging by studies around the country that have found under 50% seroprevalence, however, more than half the population remains susceptible to Covid-19. Even at optimistic estimates of production capacity (60 million doses/ month), it will take a minimum of a year to produce enough doses for every individual at risk. Some vac-

cines may require multiple doses, which compounds the problem. Then, there are the challenges of storage and distribution which could cause further delays. It is tempting to look abroad for guidance on how to prioritise groups for vaccination. After all, many of the vaccines India may use are being developed abroad. While we have some things in common with other countries, there are several ways in which India differs which make it critical that we develop our own strategy. Let us examine the common features. First, all countries will prioritise health care workers employed in the Covid19 response. Likewise, we are likely to prioritise other frontline workers and leadership, so that policy decisions are made and implemented that will keep the pandemic at bay until every susceptible person is vaccinated. However, the differences here are more stark.

First, multiple serological studies suggest that India has a lower infection fatality rate than many countries. Second, some parts of the country have a much higher percentage of the population that has already been infected. Third, the poor have been disproportionately affected by suppression policies, even when compared to the poor in other countries. Fourth, India has unique difficulties with the distribution of medical treatment. These require us to develop a customised plan for India. So the question now is, after we immunise critical frontline workers and leadership, who should be vaccinated next. When trying to decide on this, we have to keep a few things in mind. First, any priority list the government develops should focus on factors that policymakers can implement easily. For instance, vaccinating those with co-morbidities, who are most at risk of death if infected, makes sense

in theory. But it is hard to implement this plan in practice because the government cannot easily identify people’s comorbidities. Instead, we should focus on location, demographic features, and possession of a ration card. Second, there are two major benefits of vaccination. One is the direct health benefit to the person being vaccinated, who is less likely to get infected and thus to die from Covid-19. This benefit suggests prioritising the people most vulnerable to infection and death going forward. The other is the indirect benefit to others who will not be infected by the person who is vaccinated. This benefit suggests prioritising those most vulnerable to infection and infecting others going forward. These two goals are not always aligned: The infected who are most likely to die are old, while those most likely to infect others may not be old. Third, calculating the

direct benefits of vaccination involves a delicate balance. We want to identify groups that are most likely to get infected, but have not already been infected in the past. However, the groups that are most likely to get infected going forward are also likely to be immune, precisely because they were more likely to be infected in the past. It is possible to address this conundrum, but it requires careful statistical analysis. It might be tempting to think that a detailed analysis is not required, that vaccination should proceed from the oldest to the youngest. But that supposition would be wrong. Our analysis of mortality rates in Bihar and Mumbai suggests that individuals in their 80’s have lower mortality rates than those in their 70s (among males) or even 60s (among females). What we need is a vaccine allocation plan that will maximise the short-term health benefits for the country. Our top priority should be frontline

workers and leadership that are critical to suppressing Covid-19 and vaccinating the population. After that, we should prioritise those who are not already immune and remain at high risk of death from the virus. This allocation should focus first on areas where the disease is spreading quickly, as those are the areas at greatest risk. Finally, we must continue surveillance efforts to ensure we have the most up-to-date information on areas of need when a vaccine finally becomes available. O ve r 0 . 1 m i l l i o n Indians have died from Covid-19 and this is far from over. A well-designed vaccination plan can reduce deaths by up to 70%. Given how much the country has sacrificed to slow the infection down, it is owed a carefully-planned – and customised – vaccine distribution plan. Anup Malani (Professor, University of Chicago, and a senior fellow, IDFC Institute)

Trump’s Invite to Michigan Lawmakers A Naga country: The need for a separate ISO 3166- country code Could Spark Political Crisis

se cannot sanction separate Naga rump is pressuring the volve their citizens in choosing did suggest that power might (From previous issue) aga flag and constitution is native nomenclatures & structure Republican lawmak- the president. When George be subject to “some other conan essential prerequisite for of governance. Indian constitution ers from Michigan to Washington was first elected in stitutional constraint.” the Nagas to obtain a sepa- may, however, be partially applied change the election’s outcome 1788, the legislatures of ConWhat Are The Limits? in their states. necticut, Delaware, Georgia, The court has declared that rate ISO 3166-1 country code by in Naga territory strictly as regard Trump said he “termi- New Jersey and South Caro- states have the right to take becoming a new country (Associate to those shared competencies nated” CISA chief Chris Krebs lina appointed electors directly back the choice of electors state/Dependent territory of India only. Fourthly, Naga country as for his “highly inaccurate” without a popular vote. The from the people – but has or both India & Myanmar) having a separate entity i.e. Associate remarks on vote integrity. New York state Legislature cautioned that they may not at least a membership to one of the state / Dependent territory (both fifteen (15) Specialized Agencies of unincorporated state models) will The state of Michigan, and did not even choose electors do so easily. the United States as a whole, because lawmakers couldn’t When states give the vot- UN, such as International fund for enable the restoration of the Naga may face a political crisis resolve the split between its ers control over electoral picks, Agriculture Development (IFAD), territories presently in Myanmar, brought on by President Don- two chambers, which were they confer on them a “funda- International Telecommunication an equal partner in Naga national ald Trump’s continuing efforts controlled by different par- mental” right, which is pro- Union (ITU), World Health Or- struggle who have been suffering to undo the 2020 election ties. tected by other constitutional ganization (WHO), International the most, in defense of an undiresults. On 19 November, the The first several presiden- guarantees, including the due Labor Organization (ILO), Inter- vided Naga country. The surging president invited Republican tial elections followed a mixed process and equal protection national Monetary Fund (IMF), India being the larger entity needs and United Nations Educational, to consider application of relevant lawmakers from Michigan to pattern, with some states using clauses. the White House, apparently popular elections to direct the But it’s not clear how Scientific and Cultural Organiza- international law and models including international models of to pressure them to change choice of electors, while others strong that protection might tion (UNESCO), etc. Secondly, India cannot have unincorporated territories such the election’s outcome in their left that choice solely to their actually be. State legislatures states. Michiganders voted legislatures. As political parties would almost certainly have to joint defense or foreign affairs with as; Cook Islands-New Zealand 50.6% to 47.8% for Democrat jockeyed for advantage, states pass a new law or resolution any one of her existing states as the and Puerto Rico-USA (Associated Joe Biden over Trump. changed their systems often. to make any change. In each matter falls to the centre’s preroga- statehood models)and Anguilla, Media reports indicate No state legislature has state, a majority of legislators tive. However, in the case of the Bermuda, Falkland Island, St. that even before the election ever appointed a slate of elec- would have to agree. And, Nagas, the much talk about new Helena-United Kingdom, UK Trump’s campaign was al- tors supporting a candidate depending on the form of the Indo- Naga relationship through (Dependent territories) to resolve ready considering asking some who lost the state’s popular enactment, it might or might the shared sovereignty method the long drawn Indo-Naga conflict of the 29 state legislatures vote. As the Supreme Court not be subject to a governor’s (joint defense & joint foreign af- in the interest of peace and justice. with Republican majorities, noted in the recent “faithless approval – or a veto override. fairs, etc.) will be legitimate and Lastly, Parliament of India may in charge of a total of 300 electors” case, by 1832, every Historically, courts have workable only when Nagas are cause necessary amendment of electoral votes, to depart from state except South Carolina respected legislative decisions treated as separate entity as already Article 260 and Article 2 of the current practice in choos- had passed legislation saying to change how a state appoints agreed upon in FA. This is in tune constitution to enable the signing ing their Electoral College that the popular vote would electors so long as the changes with universal principles and avail- and the implementation of the delegates. The request would determine the choice of its happen before the election able international models. It may proposed Indo- Naga final draft be for those bodies to select electors. happens, not after the ballots be good if People’s Government agreement. To collectively mateof Nagalim, a member country rialize this political roadmap of a Trump electors and order In 1876, newly admitted are cast. A Matter of Timing: of UNPO initiate a minimal Naga country, all concerned Naga them to cast their ballots for Colorado became the last state the president, regardless of whose Legislature chose elec- Postelection changes of the international relations especially stakeholders who are engaged in the candidate the states’ voters tors on its own. Today the laws kind Trump is apparently in socio-economic and cultural talk with GOI are earnestly apactually preferred. of every state give voters the contemplating would cause matters. Thirdly, the construct of pealed to come together in the A similar possibility arose final say about which party the confusion around two federal the system and structure of Naga spirit of oneness and resolve the laws that directly contradict democratic government (Legisla- oldest Indo- Naga political conflict in 2000, when the Republican electors should represent. tive, Executive, &Judiciary) are to once for all. Give peace chance! majority in the state’s LegThe Supreme Court’s each other. (Concluded) One law requires electors be made up of many Naga native islature claimed to possess View: State legislatures have 1. Y L. Ramgui, Convenor, “broad authority to allocate given up the power to choose to be appointed on Election terminology and nomenclatures Naga Indigenous Florida’s electoral votes,” electors, but the Supreme Day itself. But all states abide that appears to have been included in the proposed draft agreement. Peoples Alliance, NIPA by another law, the Electoral and came close to doing so. Court has on several occasions 2. P. Vanmi, Co-Convenor, As a student of American recognized their right to take Count Act, passed in 1887, It will suffer defeat for want of Naga Indigenous Peoples which gives states up to 41 constitutional sanction during democratic politics, I believe it back. parliamentary passage for enAlliance, NIPA days after Election Day to desthat while there are some The first decision was in legal barriers that could limit 1892, when the court declared ignate their slate of electors. dorsement unless it is supported, Note: This humble write-up is made the ability of legislative bod- that “the legislature possesses The conflict between these determined and be implemented without any prejudice to any person or ies to disregard popular vote plenary authority to direct laws provides fertile ground by a Naga yezabo (constitution) group purely for the purpose of public of its own. Indian constitution per discourse in the interest of peace. totals in the allocation of their the manner of appointment, for litigation. In the end, however, the electoral votes, the most im- and might itself exercise the portant constraints would be appointing power by joint bal- most effective forces blocking political. A president picked lot or concurrence of the two state legislatures in Michigan this way by state legislatures houses, or according to such or any other state from disregarding the popular vote may would likely have his legiti- mode as it designated.” macy questioned – and the More than 100 years later, be political rather than legal. It is, after all, up to the legislatures would also likely the court revisited the question face the public’s ire. in Bush v. Gore. In a little-no- people to hold their officials A Base in The Consti- ticed but highly consequential accountable for their actions. tution: Article II of the U.S. passage, the majority wrote Yet in the country’s current Constitution leaves decisions that a state legislature “may, if toxic political environment, Sir, about how electors will be it so chooses, select the electors it’s not clear whether even an With this pandemic still in full throttle, studying, working from chosen to state legislatures: itself,” and it retains authority obvious effort to ignore the home has become a norm and good internet connectivity has become an “Each State shall appoint, in to “take back the power to popular vote might nonethe- ‘essential’. However, the network connectivity in Nagaland regardless of such Manner as the Legis- appoint electors,” even if it less find support among some the many complaints lie neglected even till this date. While the rest of lature thereof may direct, a formerly let the popular vote of the public, and some of the world is thriving on the fifth generation (5g) network connectivity, their elected representatives Nagaland has been plagued with irregular internet connections. And Number of Electors, equal to make the decision. as pressing it is for the government to renovate the roads, education the whole Number of Senators In a July 2020 decision, too. goes on par too. Therefore, I request the esteemed authority to look and Representatives to which the Supreme Court again Austin Sarat into these matters especially in rural areas where the reception is below the State may be entitled in declared that Article II gives (Associate Provost and the Congress.” state legislatures “the broad- Associate Dean of the Faculty average with just few kbps of speed. Besides, it is the responsibility of the government to pressure the network providers and private ISPs to In the country’s early est power of determination” and Cromwell Professor of provide good, acceptable, quality network. years, some legislatures did over who becomes an elector. Jurisprudence and Political Adi Jamir, Mokokchung not trouble themselves to in- However, the majority opinion Science, Amherst College). 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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India to reduce carbon footprint: Modi

Gandhinagar, Nov 21 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the country was moving forward with the goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 30 to 35 per cent. He also said that efforts were on to increase the use of natural gas by four times in this decade and to double the oil refining capacity in the next five years. The prime minister said this while addressing the eighth convocation of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) here via video conference. “Today, the country is moving forward with the goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 30 to 35 per cent. When I told this to the world, it expressed surprise and wondered if India could achieve this,” he said. “Our effort is to increase the share of natural gas in our energy needs by four times in this decade. Work is also on to nearly double the oil refining capacity in the coming five years,” he added. He also expressed confidence that the country will achieve its renewable energy generation target “before time”. “Today, per unit cost (of solar power) has come down to less than Rs 2 from Rs 12-13 earlier. Today, solar power has become the country’s priority. We have made a commitment to generate 175 gigawatt renewable energy and I am confident that we will achieve this before

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Narendra Modi

2022,” he said. “Also, our renewable energy target of 450 gigawatt by 2030, a big aim, will be achieved before time...I am confident of that,” he said. Modi said that the oil and gas sector will see an investment of crores of rupees in this decade, which will create opportunities for the graduating students of the university in the fields of research, manufacturing and others. He also said that work is underway to strengthen the start-ups ecosystem related to the energy security sector, and a special fund has been allocated for the purpose. “If you have any idea, product or any concept which you want to incubate, then this fund will be a good opportunity for you, and a gift from the government,” he said. The PM said that despite the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the graduating students should remember that their strength and capacities are

much bigger than the challenges, and asked them not to lose confidence. “What is more important than problems is your purpose, preference and your commitment. This is not that you are facing a challenge for the first time in your life, or that this is the last challenge. It is not the case that a successful person does not have problems. But those who accept the challenges and defeat them are the ones who succeed,” he said. He asked the students to recall the period of the country’s Independence movement and how people sacrificed their lives for it. He asked them to similarly become a soldier for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. He said that those who succeed in life possess a sense of responsibility. “There is a lot to do for the country, but your commitment, your aim should not be fragmented. You see that only they become successful in life who do something with a sense of responsibility...Failures are those who live with a sense of burden. The youth of the 21st century should go ahead with a clean slate. The concept that ‘nothing will change’ will have to be cleaned...,” he said. The PM asked the students to take sustained efforts as it will bring about positive results. He said the ‘Clean India’ programme was an example of this, and said small

efforts of crores of people turned it into a movement. During his address, he also recalled how his decision to segregate domestic and agriculture feeders made it possible for the households to get 24-hour electricity in Gujarat. Modi inaugurated five state-of-the-art facilities to mark the eighth convocation of the PDPU. The facilities he unveiled at the university are a 45 -MW production of monocrystalline solar photovoltaic panel, a tech business incubator, a sports complex, and a Translational Research Centre at the PDPU, as well as an Indo-EU bilateral project under Horizon 2020 ‘Indiah2o’ for industrial waste and desalination. Modi also suggested the state government to change the name of the Petroleum University to Energy University. “Looking at the requirement of the country and the world, and the way the university has taken its shape, I would request the state government to, if required, change the law, to better convert its name as an Energy University. Its expansion as Energy University will benefit the country a lot,” he said. “I would request you (the state government) to consider associating the entire energy sector with this university in place of only the petroleum sector,” he said.

Delhi’s air quality improves marginally New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI): Delhi’s air quality recorded a marginal improvement on Saturday morning due to favourable wind speed but remained in the “poor” category. Government agencies said the air quality index (AQI) was likely to improve to the “moderate” category later in the day. The city’s AQI was 263 at 9 am. The 24-hour average AQI was 296 on Friday. It was 283 on Thursday and 211 on Wednesday. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered “good”, 51 and 100 “satisfactory”, 101 and 200 “moderate”, 201 and 300 “poor”, 301 and 400 “very poor”, and 401 and 500 “severe”. The central government’s Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi said the air quality in DelhiNCR was likely to improve further to the “moderate” category on Saturday. The predominant surface wind direction is northwesterly, and the maximum wind speed was 20 kmph on Saturday, it said. The central agency said the AQI is likely to deteriorate to the upper end of the “very poor” category between Tuesday and Friday as “unfavourable meteorological conditions” are predicted during that period. Around 800 farm fire counts were observed over Punjab, adjoining Pakistan and Haryana on Friday, it said.

16th convocation of KIIT University to be held on Nov 21 D I M A P U R , N OV 2 1 (NPN): The 16th Convocation of KIIT Deemed University will be held on November 21.The convocation held amid the pandemic will be a big day for the University which has grown exponentially in the last 17 years as a University and over 23 years as an institution and for students and staff as it marks the beginning of a new journey. A press release by professor Achyuta Samanta, founder KIIT & KISS said that KIIT University has created a place in the global and Indian academic map in a short span of 25 years. It started with a small seed money of Rs. 5000 (Equivalent to $100) in 1992-93 and became a vibrant educational hub by 1997. It was KIIT’s commitment to excellence that led to the grant of Deemed to be University status in 2004. KIIT has the distinction of being the youngest institute of the country to get University status in six years. Today, the university, comprising 28 schools stands majestically on an area spread of over 25 square kilometers with 23 aesthetically laid out, independent but contiguous campuses offer graduate, post-graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral programmes. It has been recognised as an ‘Institution of Eminence’ by the Govt. of India. KIIT has been ranked No. 1 among self-financing institu-

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tions of the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), 2020 of the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. KIIT’s Computer Science Faculty has been ranked in the band of 501600 by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021. It is also pertinent to mention that KIIT has been ranked in 601-800 band for its Engineering and Technology streams. KIIT Deemed to be University is unique as it is a student and parent friendly University. 30000 Students from all over India and 55 countries study here and find a home in the University. 95% of the students are from outside Odisha. It is a multifaceted University with the integration of cultures- a melting point of diversity with glaring unity. The student friendliness is achieved through vibrant Tutor-Mentor System that puts every student in the individual care of faculties who not only moni-

tor students’ academic performance but also counsel them regularly at a personal level. For KIIT University, students’ wellbeing is the utmost concern. It has a super-speciality hospital that addresses a wide range of students’ and staff ’s health concerns besides catering to the healthcare needs of the public at large. KIIT has also won The Times Higher Education (THE) Award Asia 2020 for ‘Workplace of the Year’. Currently, nearly 100 research and consultancy projects are funded by various national and international funding agencies with substantial budget outlay. With state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure progressively developed over the years, KIIT University has become the most soughtafter destination for MICE Tourism. Dutee Chand, a student of KIIT represented India in the Rio Olympics - 2016 and won 2 silver medals at Asian Games 2018 and Amiya Mallick is the fastest runner in India. It is the only University in the world to integrate formal education with social work. The humane face of KIIT is best illustrated through its protégé - Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), which provides food, accommodation, health care and education from kindergarten to post graduation to 30,000 underprivileged tribal children absolutely free.

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Lu c k now, N ov 2 1 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said his government has been able in checking both the cow slaughtering and their smuggling to other states. “The cows were even being sent to other countries before I took over as the Uttar Pradesh chief minister. It was a challenge before me to protect the holy animal which I did to my full ability,’’ Adityanath said. He said the steps taken to protect stray cattle too have borne fruits and about 5.24 lakh cows are kept in government-run shelters, while more than eight lakh of them have been housed in ‘Kanha Upvan’, the cow shelters being run by local bodies in the state. Speaking at a book release function at his official residence on Saturday, a day before the ‘Gopashtami’, a festival dedicated to cows and Lord Krishna, the chief minister underlined the religious importance of cows. He said that the ‘Gopashtami’ has been a tradition followed for thousands of years.

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solve the border dispute. A total of eight rounds of corps commander level have happened between the militaries of both the countries and the ninth round of talks is to be scheduled very soon to disengage troops. Amid this, apart from aggressively developing infrastructure, China has started installing radars from Ladakh to Sikkim region. Top sources said that

approximately 21 kilometre north west of Linzhi and comprises two radomes, one radar along with a large shed building connected by a covered corridor,” the sources. Further, China is also aggressively developing infrastructure along the Line of Control. China has developed infrastructure near Karakoram Pass and Rechin La, the disputed site at LAC. It is also building permanent integrated habitable infrastructure terming as model villages. Such villages have been noticed across LAC.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 21 (IANS): China is upgrading and installing radars swiftly along the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) even as it is engaged in talks with India to resolve the border dispute. India and China are engaged in an eight-month standoff at LAC in Eastern Ladakh. Both the countries are also engaged in military and diplomatic talks to re-

Sources said that a radome site is located 6 kilometer south west of Kechen Tsho. It comprises radome, control building and antenna masts within a perimeter wall. At Qomo Dz the radar site comprises one radome atop a double-storied building, one control building and one medium building, all enclosed by a perimeter wall. “JY-24 radar is deployed at the site,” the source said. China has also created a radar site at Linzhi and Ngiti which is opposite Arunachal Pradesh. “Linzhi/ Ngiti radar is located

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at Yecheng a medium-sized building and a watch tower have come up at the facility. The number of radars installed has also increased from three to four which include one JY-9 radar, one JY-26 radar, one HGR-105 radar and one JLC-88B radar. At Pali and Phari Kyarang La, which is opposite Sikkim, the radar site is located two kilometers west of Kyarang La, and comprises four radars. “Infrastructure development has been witnessed at surveillance facility at At Yamdrok Tso which is opposite Central Bhutan,” the top source said, Around six km northeast of Tsona is the Cuona electronic warfare station. This site has three radomes, three radars and five support buildings. Infrastructure development has been discerned at the surveillance facility located 2.6 kilometer North West of Tsona Dz Heli base.

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DIMAPUR, NOV 21 (NPN): In view of the recent detection of COVID-19 positive cases, the state government has ordered total restriction of visitors in the Nagaland civil secretariat complex with immediate effect. In an order, principal secretary home, R. Ramakrishnan, informed that all employees should have valid ID Card which they should display to the checking staff while entering the secretariat. All employees within the establishment have also been advised not to entertain outsiders or visi-

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Railways refused to resume these, saying it would either operate both freight and passenger trains or none. The decision to lift the blockade of passenger trains came after a meeting of farmer leaders with Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. “We have decided to allow passenger trains from November 23 evening,” said Darshan Pal, president of the Krantikari Kisan Union. The Punjab CM too welcomed the decision. “Had a fruitful meeting with Kisan Unions. Happy to share that starting 23rd Nov night, Kisan Unions have decided to end rail blockades for 15 days. I welcome this step since

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Chennai, Nov 21 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday sprang a surprise here when he virtually broke protocol to get out of his vehicle and walk on the busy GST Road outside the airport to greet supporters, minutes after he landed here for a two-day visit of the city. Shah, who thanked the metropolis for its love, said it was “great” to be in Tamil Nadu. Soon after his arrival from Delhi, Shah was received by Tamil Nadu Chief

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National General Secretary and party in-charge of pollbound Tamil Nadu, CT Ravi, and Murugan, with his security detail in tow, the Home Minister warmly waved at the overjoyed supporters who had thronged the airport since the morning. A heavy security cover has been provided in the city following Shah’s visit, during which he will meet state BJP functionaries and possibly discuss Tamil Nadu elections, due next April-May, before leaving on Sunday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday dedicated a Rs 380 crore fifth reservoir to cater to the city’s drinking water supply and laid the foundation stone for various infrastructure projects, totalling over Rs 67,000 crore, across the state. The projects for which Shah laid the foundation stone included the Rs 61,843 crore phase II of Chennai Metro Rail, elevated highway in Coimbatore at an estimated Rs 1,620 crore, a barrage across river Cauvery in Karur district and IOCL’s projects worth over Rs 3,000 crore here.

CHANDIGARH, NOV 21 (PTI): In a move that may bring relief to the state facing an acute shortage of essential supplies, Punjab farmer bodies protesting against the Centre’s farm laws on Saturday decided to lift their blockade of passenger trains for 15 days from Monday. However, the farmer bodies said they will again block the rail tracks if the government failed to resolve their issues. The train services have remained suspended in the state since September 24, when farmers launched their “rail roko” agitation against the Centre’s recently enacted agriculture-related laws. Earlier, farmers had allowed freight trains but the

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New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI): The total number of tests conducted in India for the detection of COVID-19 infection has crossed the 13-crore mark with last one crore done in just 10 days, while the cumulative positivity rate remained low and continues a downward trajectory, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), over 13.06 crore samples have been tested till November 20 with 10,66,022 being tested on Friday. The cumulative national COVID-19 positivity rate has declined and stood at 6.93 per cent as on date while the daily positivity rate on Friday was just 4.34 per cent. Higher volumes of testing eventually lead to low positivity rate, the ministry said. “An average of more than 10 lakh tests conducted daily has ensured that the cumulative positivity rate is sustained at low levels and is presently following a downward trajectory,” the ministry underlined.

it will restore normalcy to our economy. I urge Central Govt to resume rail services to Punjab forthwith,” tweeted Amarinder. Before meeting the Punjab CM, farmer organisations held their own meeting to deliberate on the issue. “The decision was taken while keeping in mind the interest of Punjab,” Buta Singh Shadipur, president of the Bharati Kisan Manch, told the media after the meeting here. He said the decision has not been taken under any pressure either from the Centre or the Punjab government. “If the Centre does not resolve our issues, we will again block rail tracks,” he said. Farmer leaders further said they will go to the national as per their November 26-27 “Delhi Chalo” march call. Buta Singh Burjgill, president of the BKU (Dakonda), said their protests at toll plazas, outside railway stations, shopping malls and residences of BJP leaders will continue.

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city for its love and support. “It is always great to be in Tamil Nadu. Thank you Chennai for this love and support,” he said in a tweet accompanying a video clip of his walk on GST Road. Shad had earlier been here in Augsut 2019 to release a book on Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu’s two years in office then.

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Washington, Nov 21 pick, along The Associated Press on con(AP): President-elect Joe Biden w i t h h i s dition of anonymity to discuss is moving quickly to fill out his nominee for internal deliberations. The administration and could name secretary of Cabinet announcements could top leaders for his Cabinet as state, may be be released in tranches, with early as next week. announced groups of nominees focused Biden told reporters on b e f o r e on a specific top area, like the Thursday that he’s already Thanksgiv- economy, national security or Joe Biden decided on who will lead the ing, according to people close public health, being announced Treasury Department. That to the transition who spoke to at once. SECRETARY OF STATE DEFENSE SECRETARY Michele Flournoy - She is the Chris Coons - The Democratic U.S. senator from Delaware, Biden’s home state, is a close Biden friend and consensus front-runner for the job, adviser who is a prominent member of the Senate Foreign which would make her the first woman Relations Committee and would presumably have an easy to lead the Pentagon. She served as a top Defense Department official in the path to confirmation from his Senate colleagues. Susan Rice - The former national security adviser, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama adminU.S. ambassador to the United Nations and assistant secre- istrations, advised Biden’s campaign on defense issues and co-founded a tary of state was on Biden’s short list as a possible running consulting firm with Antony Blinken, mate. Her deep experience makes her a logical choice, but one of Biden’s top advisers. she could face Republican opposition over her involvement Tammy Duckworth - The U.S. in the controversy over the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. senator from Illinois, who was conmission in Benghazi, Libya. sidered as a possible Biden running William Burns - The longtime career foreign service mate, lost both her legs when her heofficer is a former deputy secretary of state, ambassador to licopter came under fire while she was Russia and lead negotiator in the secret talks that eventually an Army officer in Iraq in 2004. She paved the way to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. He is now presi- was an assistant secretary of veterans dent of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. affairs under Obama.

-- Zafar Iqbal and Yahya Mujahid -- were sentenced to 10 and a half years each, while his brother-in-law Abdul Rehman Makki was sentenced to six months of imprisonment in the same cases. Saeed, a UN designated terrorist whom the US has placed a USD 10 million bounty on, was arrested on July 17 last year in the terror financing cases. He was sentenced to 11 years in jail by an antiterrorism court in February this year in two terror financing cases. The JuD c hie f is lodged at Lahore’s highsecurity Kot Lakhpat jail. Saeed is wanted in India for planning the 2008

Mumbai attacks when 10 Pakistani terrorists killed 166 people, including six Americans, and injured hundreds others. Paris-based global terror financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is instrumental in pushing Pakistan to take measures against terrorists roaming freely in Pakistan and using its territory to carry out attacks in India. A total of 41 cases have been registered by Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department against the JuD leaders, out of which 24 have been decided while the rest are pending in the ATC courts. Four cases have been decided against Saeed so far.

At least 8 dead in Kabul rocket attack

Kabul, Nov 21 (AP): About 23 mortar shells slammed into different parts of the Afghan capital on Saturday, killing at least eight people and wounding 31 others, an official said. The shells were fired from two cars, Interior Ministry spokesperson Tariq Arian said. No one took immediate responsibility for the early morning attack that also targeted the posh Wazir Akbar Khan area of Kabul, which houses diplomatic missions. The Taliban issued a quick statement denying any responsibility for the attack. Hours before the attack rattled Kabul, a bomb attached to a car killed one security personnel and wounded three others in an eastern neighborhood of the capital.

United Nations, Nov 21 (PTI): UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has described the recent breakthroughs towards development of COVID-19 vaccines as a “ray of hope” that needs to reach everyone and called on the G-20 nations to support the global collaboration to accelerate development of coronavirus treatments and drugs. This week, global drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech said their COVID-19 vaccine candidate is 95 per cent effective, including in adults over 65 years of age. “The recent breakthroughs on COVID-19 vaccines offer a ray of hope. But that ray of hope needs to reach everyone,” Guterres said at a news conference on Friday. “That means ensuring that vaccines are treated as a global public good —

accessible and affordable to everyone, everywhere. A people’s vaccine. This is not a ‘do-good’ exercise. It is the only way to stop the pandemic dead in its tracks,” he said. Asserting that “solidarity is indeed survival”, Guterres said that the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator and its COVAX Facility are the vehicles to get nations there. Based on current projections, the companies expect to produce globally up to 50 million vaccine doses in 2020 and

up to 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021. The major announcement came just days after Moderna said its virus vaccine has an efficacy rate of 94.5 per cent. The announcements about the vaccines and their potential availability for use among the general population in the coming weeks and months has offered hope to millions around the world in a year that has seen the COVID-19 pandemic devastate lives and economies with no signs of abating.

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We, the family members of Lt. Yanasao Ovung would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all well wishers, individuals, relatives, neighbors, friends and all those who stood with us physically, morally, ﬁnancially, spiritually and through prayers during our moment of grief. We convey our special thanks to: 1. Wokha Town Baptist Church. 2. Wokha Town Elumyo Union. 3. GPRN- Lotha Region. 4. Wokha Town Ovung Union. 5. Elumyo Students Union. 6. G. A Yankho, Wokha Town. May the Almighty God bless each and every individual abundantly.

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Lahore, Nov 21 (PTI): A Pakistani court has jailed two more aides of Mumbai attack mastermind and Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed in a terror financing case. The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Lahore on Friday handed down six and five-and-a-half years of imprisonment to JuD leaders Muhammad Ashraf and Lucman Shah, respectively. ATC Judge Arshad Hussain Bhutta also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on each of them. On Thursday, the 70year-old JuD chief was sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment in two terror cases by ATC Lahore. Saeed’s two close aides

President-elect Joe Biden turned 78 on Friday. In two months, he’ll take the reins of a politically fractured nation facing the worst public health crisis in a century, high unemployment and a reckoning on racial injustice. As he wrestles with those issues, Biden will be attempting to accomplish another feat: demonstrating to Americans that age is but a number and he’s up to the job. Biden will be sworn in as the oldest president in the nation’s history, displacing Ronald Reagan, who left the White House in 1989 when he was 77 years and 349 days old. The president-elect spent his birthday in Delaware at work on the government transition, including a meeting with Congress’ top two Democrats: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer. During the closed-door portion of the meeting, Pelosi presented Biden with a white orchid, one of her signature flowers, an aide said. The age and health of both Biden and President Donald Trump — less than four years Biden’s junior — loomed throughout a race that was decided by a younger and more diverse electorate and at a moment when the nation is facing no shortage of issues of consequence.

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Through this column we the bereaved family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who showed great kindness, stood and support us physically, ﬁnancially, materially and spiritually at the sad demise of our beloved Late GEORGE JEMU on the 17th Nov 2020. We would like to convey our sincere appreciation to :1. Hon’ble Shri Temjen Imna Along, Minister of Higher & Technical Education & Tribal Affairs, State President BJP Nagaland. 2. Hon’ble Shri Tovihoto Ayemi, MLA & Advisor Power. 3. Er. Levi Rengma, Ex. MLA. 4. Shri L. Bendang Ao, President BJP, Dimapur district. 5. Shri LR Anthony, President BJP, Dimapur I Mandal. 6. Shri Victo Achumi, Head GB, Zutovi Village. 7. Shri Vikeshe Shohe. 8. Shri Tiwalo Jemu. 9. Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church. 10. Prayer Fellowship Rengma Colony, Walford. 11. Tesophenyu Group Women Fellowship, Dimapur. 12. Rengma Colony Council. 13. Central Colony Council. 14. Northern Angami Council. 15. Friends. We regret our inability to mention each and every one of you individually, yet we pray that Almighty God’s grace be upon you all. DP-5121

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holders Kosgei and Yeshaneh NE Utd beat 10-man Mumbai City 1-0 in ISL Record set to clash at Delhi half Marathon

NorthEast United FC’s Federico Gallego and Mumbai City FC’s Cy Goddard in action. (ISL)

Panaji, Nov 21 (Agencies): Kwesi Appiah scores on debut as NorthEast United stun 10-men Mumbai City in their opening match of the ISL 2020/21 at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco, Goa on Saturday. According to goal.com, a second half penalty strike from Ghanian international Kwesi Appiah was enough for NorthEast United to

down Mumbai City. Mumbai’s midfield general Ahmed Jahouh was given the marching orders just minutes before the half time as the Islanders were reduced to 10-men for the rest of the game. Sergio Lobera’s side dictated the game right from the beginning. The Spanish coach deployed a 4-2-2-2 formation with Hernan

Santana and Sarthak Golui as central defenders with Ahmed Jahouh and Rowllin Borges lying deep. Hugo Boumous was given a free role who operated right behind the two forwards Bar tholomew Ogbeche and Adam Le Fondre. Mumbai were the team with more possession throughout the first half with Jahouh orchestrating

ATP Finals: Dominic Thiem beats Djokovic to reach final L o nd o n, N ov 2 1 (AFP/Agencies): Dominic Thiem recovered from squandering four match points in a dramatic second-set tie-break to beat Novak Djokovic in the last four at the ATP Finals on Saturday. The US Open champion won 7-5, 6-7 (10/12), 7-6 (7/5) and will face either Rafael Nadal or Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s final at the elite eight-man event. The world’s top four players all made it through to the semi-finals for the first time at London’s O2 Arena, which is hosting the season-ending event for the 12th and final year. Thiem forced the only break to take a tight first set 7-5 but neither player could make the breakthrough in the second set, which went to a tie-break. Each set came down to just a few points and it was Thiem who claimed the biggest points in the decider. Thiem increased his aggression to win six consecutive points from 0/4 down in the finalset tie-break and converted

A relieved Dominic Thiem celebrates.

his sixth match point with a powerful forehand approach shot. Thiem is only the second player in 2020 to win a tie-break against the World No. 1. Djokovic entered the third-set tiebreak with a 15-1 tie-break record this season. Thiem has now won five of his seven most recent ATP Head2Head matches against Djokovic, which includes two wins at this event. The Austrian also earned a final-set tie-break victory against Djokovic

in the round-robin stage last year. With his fifth win against Djokovic (5-7), Thiem joins Andy Murray as the only players to beat each member of the Big Three on five or more occasions. Thiem also owns six wins against Rafael Nadal (6-9) and has triumphed five times against Roger Federer (5-2). Thiem has excelled in matches against the Big Three since the start of the 2019 ATP Tour season (9-3).

the game from the centre of the pitch. Unfortunately, the Islanders could not convert their dominance into goals as NorthEast United players did well to deny any space in Mumbai’s attacking third. Disaster struck the away side just two minutes from the half time when their key midfielder Jahouh was sent off after a clumsy and unnecessary challenge

Australian Open set to be pushed back: report Melbourne, Nov 21 (Reuters): The start of the Australian Open is set to be pushed back from January to February or March next year due to COVID-19 protocols in the country, the Herald Sun newspaper reported on Saturday. “I am very confident we will have an Aussie Open in the early part of next year,” the report quoted Victoria premier Daniel Andrews as saying on Saturday. “The exact timing of it, the exact arrangements we put in place, they are not settled yet and as soon as they are settled, I will be more than happy to share it with you.” Australian Open organisers were not immediately available for comment. Tennis Australia (TA) had planned for players and their entourages to arrive in Victoria in mid-December to have time to undertake a mandatory two-week quarantine period before competing in Melbourne in January.

on Khassa Camara near the centre circle. The Highlanders looked confident in their approach as the second half resumed and won a penalty within two minutes. Dylan Fox tried to head the ball in from a dangerous cross from Luis Machado and the ball hit Borges’ hand inside the box. Kwesi Appiah converted the spot-kick to hand NorthEast the lead. The goal and the red card completely changed the complexion of the match. To add more firepower in attack Gerard Nus introduced Federico Gallego and Britto PM. The Uruguayan’s inclusion enhanced NorthEast’s intensity in the attack. Jahouh’s absence was felt massively in the midfield as Lobera’s men failed to create chances and dominate proceedings in the centre of the park like the first half. Credit to Highlanders defenders Benjamin Lambot and Dylan Fox who stood firm on their ground throughout 90 minutes and did not allow the Mumbai attackers to pose any major threat. Mumbai next face FC Goa on November 25 while NorthEast take on Kerala Blasters the next day. SUNDAY’S MATCH Goa Vs Bengaluru FC 7:30 pm

Brigid Kosgei

Ababel Yeshaneh

New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI): The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon on Saturday announced the entries of world record holders Brigid Kosgei and Ababel Yeshaneh for the upcoming event, adding lustre to an already star-studded field. The event is par t of the countdown to the World Athletics Gold Label Race. At the Chicago Marathon in October 2019, Kenya’s Kosgei stunned the world when she broke the long-standing women’s world marathon record by more than a minute, clocking 2:14:04. Yeshaneh was a distant second on that occasion but still ran a superb personal best of 2:20:51. However, the tables

were turned at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in February this year when a contest between the pair in the final stages of the race saw Ethiopia’s Yeshaneh prevail in a world record 64:31 with Kosgei second in 64:49. In their most recent outings last month, the 26year-old Kosgei won the rescheduled London Marathon in 2:18:58 while the 29-year-old Yeshaneh had to contend with misfortune and fell at the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Poland, with just over three kilometres remaining, which took her out of medal contention although she recovered quickly to finish fifth. While the elite runners will be at the start line

at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, amateurs across the world will join the event using the new Airtel Delhi Half Marathon Mobile App. The participants can run from the convenience of their own location, anytime between November 25 and November 29. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said, “We extend our full support to this event that is India’s pride and welcome the world’s best athletes to our capital city.” Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra is the brand ambassador of the event. “The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon is a historic moment post the start of the pandemic. This is a very important event. We have slowly seen sports resume in different parts of the world and now it’s wonderful to see that we will have ADHM happening in Delhi. “This event will be the benchmark for all tournaments that will be held in the future,” Bindra, who claimed the gold medal in 10m air rifle shooting in the 2008 Beijing Games, said. The event will follow the highest level of safetystandards, with bio-secure zones to ensure a COVID free race for the elite runners.

2nd Darts Masters on December 12

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Ko h i m a , N ov 2 1 (NPN): The 2nd Darts Masters 2020 organised by Fun Tree Crew (FTC) will be held on December 12 at Vivid Lounge PR Hill Kohima. FTC president Kezhaleto Tase, Event Director-Thejakhrietuo Kire, event secretary- Oto Angami, event technical- Kevichuzo Zumvu addressing a press conference in Kohima, Saturday said the second edition was expected to be bigger and grandeur, giving opportunity and platform to the young darters in the state. The team said the competition was organised with an aim to promote the sport and also identify potential darters who will later be able to participate in the national level. Owing to Covid-19 pandemic, the team said all SOPs will be strictly follow including compulsory wearing of mask, hand sanitizer and thermal screening on the day of the event. The organizers said no spectators will be al-

The organiser of the 2nd Darts Masters 2020 at Kohima on Saturday. (NP)

lowed but they will instead introduce online streaming through Facebook page. The registration forms will be available at Vivid Lounge, Zumvu Printex Main Town Kohima on payment of Rs. 1500 before December 5 and one can contact the organiser for online registration through 9862335647/977408164. The prize pool for the competition is set at Rs. 70,000 including cash and trophies with certificate with 32 limited slots for the participants.

The awards includes winner, runners up, joint 3rd, highest scorer, highest checkedout, best leg and most promising player.

Vikehelie to represent India

36 year-old Vikehelie Suohu from Kohima Village will be representing India for JDC Virtual Amateur World Darts Championship ( Junior & Adults events) organised by Junior Darts Corporation slated to be held from April 7 to April 13, 2021 at

Gibraltar. Suohu said he had qualified for the championship through virtual qualifying round after 36 days of intense rounds. With seven years of experience, he won the Open Darts Championship Dimapur 2014, FTC Darts Masters in 2019 and Joint 3rd (Team Event) in the IDF (Indian Darts Federation) National Darts Championship in 2019 and Joint 9th (Open Singles) in the IDF National Darts Championship in 2019.

Chelsea top EPL table with 2-0 win over Newcastle U-13 badminton tourney in Zbto London, Nov 21 (AFP): Chelsea climbed to the top of the Premier League for the first time in over two years with a convincing 2-0 win at Newcastle on Saturday. Frank Lampard’s side moved above Leicester on goal difference thanks to Federico Fernandez’s first half own goal and Tammy Abraham’s strike after the interval Chelsea are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and haven’t lost in their last six league matches. With five clean-sheets in their last six matches in all competitions, Chelsea’s third successive league victory was the perfect way to start a hectic period leading up to Christmas. Chelsea who started the day fifth, could be replaced by Tottenham with a victory which entertain Manchester City later in the day. German centre-back Antonio Rudiger came in for his first league start of the season, while Ben Chilwell at left-back started despite limping out of England’s

had scored six of Newcastle’s 10 league goals this season, was missing with a hamstring injury and the Magpies were toothless in attack without their top scorer. Chelsea had a golden opportunity to kill them off when Werner robbed the dawdling Fabian Schar and raced into the Newcastle area, but instead of shooting he played an awful pass that was easily cleared. But Chelsea put the result beyond doubt in the 65th minute when Werner accelerated away from the Newcastle defence and slipped a pass to Abraham, Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham scores against Newcastle United during their Premier who guided his shot past Darlow and in off the post. League match at St James Park in Newcastle on Saturday. game with Belgium due to a back injury. Chelsea’s weary stars shrugged off their fatigue to make a strong start as Timo Werner raced onto a through ball for a low strike that Karl Darlow pushed away for a corner. Darlow was at full stretch again when Abraham met Hakim Ziyech’s

cross with a powerful header that the Newcastle keeper tipped over. The Blues’ pressure was rewarded in the 10th minute when a short corner caught Newcastle flat-footed. Mason Mount whipped in a low cross and Fernandez turned it into his own net under pressure from Chilwell at the far post.

The fifth Premier League own goal of the hapless Fernandez’s career didn’t sate Chelsea’s appetite. With Lampard’s men monopolising possession, Werner should have doubled their lead from Mount’s pass, but the German forward scuffed his shot wide from 10 yards. Callum Wilson, who

POINTS TABLE (TOP 10) P GD Pts 1 Chelsea 9 12 18 2 Leicester 8 9 18 3 Tottenham 8 10 17 4 Liverpool 8 2 17 5 Southampton 8 4 16 6 Aston Villa 8 8 15 7 Everton 8 2 13 8 Crystal Palace 8 0 13 9 Wolves 8 -1 13 10 Man City 7 1 12

ZBDA officials and participants at Indoor Stadium, Old Town Zunheboto.

D IMA P U R , N OV 2 1 (NPN): Shuttle Warriors organised a badminton tournament (under-13) both boys and girls from November 20-21 at Indoor Stadium, Old Town Zun-

heboto. The tournament was organised under the initiative of ZBDA president, Toniho Chishi The main objective of the tournament was to

provide platform to the upcoming kids and prepare them for higher heights. A total of 22 participants including five girls took part in the tournament.

Penalty shoot-out at New Jalukie

DIMAPUR, NOV 21 (NPN): The youth department of Liangmai Baptist Phumling (Church), New Jalukie organized an open penalty shoot-out tournament at local ground, New Jalukie, on November 20. According to Baptist youth department, Liangmai Baptist Phumling, Sangribo, 60 teams from different parts of the State including one team from Manipur participated in the tournament.

Harpy FC, New Jalukie emerged as the champions and pocketed Rs. 70,000 while Immanuel Theological Seminary (ITS), Tamenglong (Manipur) finished as the runners up and received Rs. 20,000. Zechariah of ITS, Tamenglong was named as the bets goalkeeper and received Rs. 2,000. Meanwhile, the organizers thanked all the participated teams, village council New Jalukie, donors, well-wishers etc for their support and cooperation.

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