October 25, 2020

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Rio pitches for ‘one Lockdown likely if uncontrolled spread continues solution, one people’

DIMAPUR, OCT 24 (NPN): With Nagaland’s sample positivity rate at 9% being higher than the national average, the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department has again expressed serious concern over the “uncontrolled spread” of COVID-19 infection in the state.

Pointing out that the next three winter months was critical for the state in determining the fate of this pandemic, the department warned that total lockdowns could be imposed again in the event of an uncontrolled spread.

“This is a crucial time for the state to enforce all SOPs strictly and immediately”, it added The department stated that the sample positivity rate of the State was higher than the national average at 9%. It said that the weekly sample positivity rate had increased rapidly from 4% in the last week of August to 18% this week (highest till date).

Dimapur district was the worst hit as more than half of the cases were in Dimapur (54%) followed

by Kohima (30%), it added.

The percentage of traced

Rapist sentenced to 10 years in Mon DIMAPUR, OCT 24 (NPN): The court of sessions judge Mon district has sentenced accused Aching Konyak to ten years imprisonment for sexually assaulting his 88-year-old aunty on September 3, 2018.

T h e a c c u s e d wa s found guilty and convicted for the offence of rape under Section 376(1) India Penal Code vide judgment and order dated on October 19, 2020 and the hearing on the question of quantum of sentence was heard on October 21, 2020.

The district and sessions judge, Mon, Inalo Zhimomi also sentenced the accused to pay a fine of Rs.5000 and in default of payment of fine, to undergo simple imprisonment for the period of one year.

The period of two years and one month already undergone by the accused in custody was set off against the sentenced imprisonment imposed upon the accused.

Further, the accused has been remanded back to judicial custody to serve out the remaining period of his sentence of imprisonment.

The court ordered that the victim be paid compensation as per the victim compensation scheme.

contacts, in the State, among confirmed cases have also increased from 7% in July to 56% as of this week, the department said.

In its weekly bulletin issued on October 24, the department revealed that the increasing positivity among patients attending flu clinics in hospitals was worrying. It said most of them did not have travel history or known contact with a positive case-an indication of community transmission.

It may be recalled that the Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on October 18 admitted that India was in the community transmission stage. However, he added that it was limited only to certain districts and states. “We continue to see uncontrolled spread in closed settings like offices, restaurants, bakeries, religious communities, increasing risk elsewhere,” H&FW stated on Saturday.

In its report last week, the department had warned of uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in Nagaland, which could lead to a shift towards community transmission. According to the department, this has increased the risk of spread in the com-

832 CASES REPORTED THIS WEEK

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Among the traced positive contacts, most infections have happened in the 21-40 years age group @ 52%

OTHERS

44% 56%

T raced C ontacts

TRACED CONTACTS

56% Increasing positivity among patients attending clinics in hospitals is worrying since many of them do not have a history of travel or known contact with a positive case.

C OV ID-19 T HR E A T DUR ING WINT E R R espiratory viruses thrive better in cold weather and low humidity conditions generally. S ome laboratory experiments have shown that S AR S C OV-2 Virus favours cold and dry conditions.

All major pandemics saw a second wave after around 6 months which coincides with the upcoming winter months.

T otal Deaths : 22 yrs Median Age: 57 yrs R ange: 28 - 84 S ex: Males 77%

COVID-19 STATUS AS ON october 24, 2020 District

Dimapur

ACTIVE CASES Symptomatic AsDeath ReMi- Total ympCritical-ICU cov- Death under grat- CastomInvestiMod- Se- With On ered ed es atic Mild erate vere Oxy- Ventigation gen lator 1273 59 8 0 0 2 3315 22* 2 40 4721

Kiphire

4

0

0

0

0

0

12

0

0

0

16

Kohima

279

5

8

2

0

2

2240

4

0

11

2551

Longleng

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

0

0

7

16

Mokokchung

61

0

0

0

0

0

44

1

0

1

107

Mon

53

0

0

0

0

0

390

2

0

8

453

Peren

21

0

0

0

0

0

284

0

0

0

305

Phek

0

0

0

0

0

0

36

0

0

0

36

Tuensang

25

0

0

0

0

0

122

0

0

0

147

Wokha

0

0

0

0

0

0

26

1

0

0

27

Zunheboto

11

2

0

0

0

0

120

0

0

3

136

Total

1727

66

16

2

0

4

6598

30

2

70

8515

*6 deaths not due to Covid-19 *2 deaths in under investigation

munity, adding “these are settings where super spreader events happen.”

The department had said that normally one COVID-19 case can infect only one or two people, but

super-spreader events occur where more than 10 to 15 cases or even hundreds are infected in a single event.

Super-spreader events will easily lead to community transmission.

DGAR flags concern over recruitment drive by NE ultras

Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan

NEW DELHI, OCT 24 (IANS): Director General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan has met Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane to apprise him about prevailing threats and the security situation along the India-Myanmar border, sources said.

In their meeting in Delhi on Friday, Lt Gen Sangwan apprised the Army chief about how North East’s insurgent groups were

recruiting locals and consolidating their positions in Myanmar.

He briefed him about how the National Socialist Council of NagalandKhaplang (NSCN-K), led by Yung Aung, was strengthening its position inside Myanmar, as well as how other NSCN groups were planning to attack security forces at vulnerable points in the region.

DGAR also gave a detailed briefing about the prevailing threats on the India-Myanmar border and the contribution of the Assam Rifles in maintaining peace and security in the North East region.

On Thursday, DGAR also interacted with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and had appraised him on operational and administrative issues of the Assam Rifles.

Myanmar shares a 1,640 km border with a number of northeastern states, including militancyhit Nagaland and Manipur.

Assam Rifles conducts counter-insurgency operations in the northeast and other areas where deemed necessary, under control of the Army. During peace and ‘proxy war’, it ensures security of the Indo-China and Indo-Myanmar borders in the region.

Earlier this month, Gen Naravane and Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla had travelled to Myanmar on a two-day visit during which they meet top military and political brass of the country, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and talked about joint action against insurgent groups operating in the northeast region and in Myanmar.

3 deaths reported: Meanwhile, three COVID related deaths were reported on Saturday from three districts.

According to reports, Wokha reported its first COVID related death.

Health officials said that the deceased was a 40-yearold person.

Further, two deathsone each in Dimapur and Kohima- were reported on Saturday. The cases were under investigation, an official said.

According to Health department’s data, the state has so far reported 32 deaths (6 not COVID related and 2 under investigation, excluding the 2 cases reported on Saturday). All COVID-19 deaths are certified by the state death committee as per ICMR and WHO ICD 10 guideline.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), community transmission is evidenced by the inability to relate confirmed cases through chains of transmission for a large number of cases. In other words, community transmission is when there is no clear source of origin of the infection in a community. It

Govt taking steps to strengthen Agri sector: PM Modi

(L) Devotees inside a Puja pandal and (R) crowd of celebrants outside Durja mandir at Marwaripatti, Dimapur on Saturday.

“In Bihar it seems a vote for CM will be a vote for PM.” K Y M C

DIMAPUR, OCT 24 (NPN): Against the backdrop of government restrictions due to current pandemic situation, Durga Puja celebrations this year has become a low key affair.

The state government had issued certain guidelines as per SOP due to COVID19 pandemic in order to ensure public safety. Temporary pandals have been dis-

ers have been directed not allow any person to enter the puja premises without face cover/mask and washing/ sanitizing of hands.

The gover nment warned that any violation of the guidelines would attract action as per legal provisions against the puja committee/ organizer or the individual/ devotee as the case may be.

However, in some places in Dimapur, crowds of celebrants were seen moving

Nagaland on Saturday reported 79 new COVID-19 positive cases-- 44 in Dimapur, 23 in Kohima, 5 in Tuensang, 4 in Zunheboto, 2 in Mon and 1 in Kiphire, taking the tally to at 8,515.

Further, out of 8,515 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people include 3771 cases from the armed forces/ police, 1631 returnees, 2713 traced contacts and 400 frontline workers.

Meanwhile, India’s COVID-19 tally climbed to 78,14,682 lakh with 53,370 fresh cases in a day, while 70,16,046 people have so far recuperated pushing the national recovery rate to 89.78% on Saturday, the Union health ministry said.

The death toll stood at 1,17,956, with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 650 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country

freely without adhering to SOP guidelines.

It may be mentioned that distribution of wet prasad to devotees have been disallowed. Organisers have been asked to ensure sanitising the premises before opening and after closing and every 6 hours during the day. As per guidelines, no permission for any immersion procession would be given under any circumstances.

Neiphiu Rio (NP)

Correspondent

KO H I M A , O C T 2 4 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday said there has to be one Naga political solution for one people.

Speaking at a campaign rally at Jakhama Panchayat hall for PDA consensus candidate from the NDPP, Medo Yhokha-contesting the 14 Southern Angami-I by-election, Rio disclosed at his recent meetings with Union Home minister Amit Shah, Home Secretary, Intelligence Bureau director, he was informed that Centre was determined to solve the Naga issue, so that the desire of the Nagas for an early settlement is achieved at the earliest.

Rio said he also met with constitutional and legal experts on the matter.

While stating that the Naga issue was not a law and order problem but political issue, Rio said that the Naga issue will be settled politically based on its uniqueness. He also said that the recent consultative meeting meant that “Nagas are one, issue is one, so we need one solution”.

Rio also informed that delimitation exercise will take place soon and justice will be delivered to all electorate for equal representation.

In his speech, Rio said the fact that there were many aspirants for the party ticket indicated that the NDPP-BJP coalition in the state was popular.

Rio therefore, appealed to people to vote for the PDA consensus candidate in order to strengthen the hands of the PDA government.

He said there was no doubt that all ticket aspirants were capable men, however, the party through a consensus proposed the name of Medo Yhokha.

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Men produce more Covid-19 antibodies than women: Study

LISBON, OCT 24 (IANS): On average, men produce more Covid-19 antibodies than women, say Portuguese researchers, adding that, 90 per cent of the patients have detectable antibodies up to seven months post contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The results, published in the European Journal of Immunology, also show that age is not a confounding factor in levels of antibodies produced, but disease severity is.

“Our immune system recognizes the virus SARSCoV-2 as harmful and produces antibodies in response to it, which helps to fight the virus,” said study author Marc Veldhoen from Medicina Molecular Joao Lobo Antunes in Portugal.

For the findings, the research team set up an inhouse sensitive specific and versatile Covid-19 serology (Read more on p-6) test. They started to moni-

This is it! allowed from being erected on and by the side of any street. As per government guidelines, puja pandals are allowed to be set up only in temples. Also setting up of mela/food stall or stalls selling any items etc. in and around puja pandal has been banned.

A maximum of 30 persons including organizers and priests will be allowed to gather at any time in the puja pandals. Puja organiz-

Nagaland COVID19 tally now 8515

AHMEDABAD, OCT 24 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government is taking initiatives to strengthen the agriculture sector in the country so that farmers do not have to face any trouble. His statement comes amid opposition to the new farm laws by farmers’ groups and political parties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking after inaugurating three projects in Gujarat- one each related to agriculture, healthcare and tourism developmentvia video conference from New Delhi.

“In order to double the farmers’ income and to reduce the production cost and their troubles, we will have to increase our efforts with the changing times,” the Prime Minister said.

Pandemic dampens this year’s Durga Puja spirit

Staff Reporter

happens when you can no longer identify who became infected after being exposed to someone who interacted with people from the other infected communities.

Art. 370 won’t be restored, says Law minister

New Delhi, OCT 24 (PTI): The BJP on Saturday accused PDP president Mehbooba Mufti of “disrespecting” the Indian flag and asserted that the revocation of Article 370 was done constitutionally and that it will not be restored.

Her comments that she will not hold the tricolour till the Kashmiri flag is restored is “downright denunciation” of the national flag’s sanctity, senior BJP leader and Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister had on Friday said that she was not interested in contesting elections or holding the tricolour, the national flag, till the constitutional changes enforced on August 5 last year were rolled back.

tor the antibody levels of over 300 Covid-19 hospital patients and healthcare workers, and over 200 postCovid-19 volunteers.

The results of this six months cross-sectional study show a classic pattern with a rapid increase of antibody levels within the first three weeks after Covid-19 symptoms and, as expected, a reduction to intermediate levels thereafter.

“In this early response phase, on average men produce more antibodies than women, but levels equilibrate during the resolution phase and are similar between the sexes in the months after SARS-CoV-2 infection,” Veldhoen said.

In the acute phase of the immune response, the team observed higher antibody levels in patients with more severe disease.

Also, the results show that age is not a confounding

factor for the production of antibodies, as no significant differences were observed between age groups.

Globally, 90 per cent of participants have detectable antibodies up to seven months post contracting Covid-19. Next, the research team evaluated the function of these antibodies, i.e. their neutralizing activity against the virus SARS-CoV-2.

Also, the research team analysed the neutralizing capacity of the antibodies produced by the patients and volunteers.

“Our work provides detailed information for the assays used, facilitating further and longitudinal analysis of protective immunity to SARS-CoV-2,” Veldhoen said.

Importantly, it highlights a continued level of circulating neutralising antibodies in most people with confirmed SARS-CoV-2.

Vehicle swept away by mudslide

The vehicle swept by the mudslide on Saturday.

DIMAPUR, OCT 24 (NPN): Mudslide triggered by incessant rain swept a vehicle below the highway between Tuli and Merangkong village under Mokokchung district on Saturday afternoon.

According to reports, the incident took place near a quarry, when the vehicle with two persons was try-

ing to pass the area. The occupants, who were on their way from Mokokchung town, miraculously escaped unharmed.

It may be mentioned that the India Meteorological Department Friday issued alert of heavy rains in the North Eastern states due to depression over the Bay of Bengal.

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WEATHER FORECAST october 25

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A t-storm around in the a.m.

30 23

A p.m. t-storm in spots

Aizawl

26 19

Guwahati Some sun with a shower or two 29 22

A brief morning shower or two 26 19

Imphal

Itanagar Pleasant with clouds and sun

26 20

Shillong

A stray afternoon t-shower

22 14

Kohima

A p.m. t-storm in spots

23 16

Dimapur Mostly sunny and comfortable 28 20

Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

Mkg

Tuensang Partly sunny

25 17 18 12

An a.m. shower; partly sunny 23 18

Wokha

Zunheboto Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

Tovihoto Ayemi along with colony elders and residents during the inaugural programme on Saturday.

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DIMAPUR, OCT 24 (NPN): Rengma Colony Walford (RWC) colony gate was inaugurated on Saturday, by advisor of Power, Tovihoto Ayemi, where dedicatory prayer was pronounced by pastor, Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church, Rev. Tenga Seb. Speaking at the programme as the special guest, Ayemi remembered the pioneers and founders of the colony. He stated that men would come and go, but pioneers will forever remain in the hearts of every individual. He urged the

GPRN/NSCN reacts to statement

DIMAPUR: GPRN/ NSCN has termed the statement issued by NSCN (K) MIP, dy. kilonser, Nikato Pilot Sumi as “absurd and dissonant” for accusing GPRN/NSCN of conducting joint operations with the Indian army.

GPRN/NSCN said that the border command of Naga Army, GPRN/NSCN on October 22 apprehended four of its “rogue cadres namely ‘lieut.’ Tokive, ‘2nd lieut.’ Nito, ‘pte.’ Hithono and ‘pte.’ Vihepu” who had absconded and were in pursuit of deserting the Ghukiye designated camp so as to elude the military board of Naga Army after “committing felony by indulging in unauthorised tax collections and other disciplinary offenses and reportedly creating disturbances in the peaceful atmosphere of the area at New Phor village, Meluri.”

However, in the course of statement proceedings, the Wuzu, Phor and New

Phorarea’s Women societies, youths and public leaders in the presence of Pochury GBs Federation president of the, anxious of any unwanted incident intervened to pacify the incident and persuaded not to create an atmosphere of animosity in the area during these trying days of Indo-Naga solution, it added.

It said that the Naga Army, therefore, with due respect and consideration to their call, acceded to release the said cadres under the good custody of the people. The matter was then and there left out from further Naga army’s concern and lookout, GPRN/ NSCN said.

It said that the “incongruent narrative” of Nikato alleging the GPRN/NSCN conniving with the Indian army in the arrest of the four cadres was wildly contemptuous and holds no truth, but is only circumstantial assumption.

gathering not to forget the founders and the pioneers of the colony. Ayemi, further requested the five colony councils and residents under Walford area to continue to stand united and make their relationship consistent. He stated that only through unity, the colony would progress and move forward.

Ayemi while lauding the inauguration of the colony gate, further appealed residents of the colony to set an example of a model colony, where peace and tranquillity prevailed.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by GK Rengma, while ribbon cutting and

dedicatory programme was led by Titus Kath.

A short speech was also delivered by colony founding member, Khonbi Jemu, while the audit report was delivered by GB, Purana Bazaar and elder Thonpfü Jemu Rengma in his speech maintained that there were about 7200 population of different communities living together in oneness, out of which, 200 comprised of Rengma community.

Vote of thanks was delivered by Regma Colony chairman, P Monglon, and benediction proposed by Nthavü Magh.

CNC calls for special time of prayer in all churches DIMAPUR: Council of Nagalim Churches (CNC) has appealed all the churches Christian organisations and institutions of all denominations and religious bodies in Nagalim including all the regions, units, battalions and brigade churches under CNC to conduct a special time of prayer on October 25 in respective churches and places.

A press release by CNC general secretary, Ikato Chishi Swu stated the prayer points: Pray for spiritual revival so that Naga people will submit themselves to the will of God and receive His blessing; Pray for the intervention of the Holy Spirit to convict the hearts and minds of the Naga people, and specially the leaders so that Naga people can fulfill the plan and purpose that God has for them; Pray for all the church leaders in Nagalim to be able give spiritual direction to the people and also to be able to boldly preach, proclaim and testify about the truth of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit so that precious souls can be won for the kingdom of God; Pray for peace, unity, love, forgiveness and reconciliation among Naga brethren to build the nation for Christ; Pray for recognition of yehzabo (constitution) and Naga national flag, symbol of recognized Naga identity and a sign of covenant between God and Naga people by government of India so that honourable and acceptable solution can be achieved at the earliest on the basis of Framework Agreement.

news in Brief Power disruption in Kiphire: Executive engineer (Elect) Kiphire has informed that power supply has been disrupted at Kiphire town Forest Ward due to damage of transformer 63KVA,11/0.4KV on October 19. Power department is putting all efforts to restore power supply at the earliest possible time and consumers have been requested to bear with the inconvenience.

DC Wokha orders on sealing: Deputy commissioner, Wokha, Orenthung Lotha, has order sealing of H/No. 108 at NST Colony, Wokha with immediate effect till further order.

Any person violating these containment measures will be liable to be prosecuted as per the provisions of Section 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act 2005, beside legal action under Section 188 of the IPC. DWO office informs: District welfare officer, Hutoi Sema has informed all beneficiaries under IGNOAPS, IGNDPS, IGNWPS that the beneficiaries who are yet to collect their pension for the year 2019-2020 have been requested to collect on October 27, 28, 29, 31 and November 2 at DWO office, Dimapur. CDPOs under Dimapur district have also been requested to circulate the information to all AWW centres.

NGBF meeting: Nagaland Gaonburas Federation (NGBF) has convened a meeting on October 28 and 29. Presidents and secretaries of Districts GBs Associations and NGBF office bearers have been requested to reach Tourist Lodge, Dimapur on October 28, before 4 p.m. For further information, one may contact at 9436013539.

IGNOU informs on examination: IGNOU, regional director i/c has informed that submission of December 2020 term end exam online examination form is open and last date for filling up online exam form is November 10. Any student who fail to appear June 2020 term end examination for COVID-19 related reasons or other will be permitted to appear in December 2020 exam without examination fee for the courses already paid earlier. In case of change of examination centre (as filled for June-2020 TEE) one has been advised to register for December-2020 TEE and opt for new exam centre where they wish to sit for December 2020 TEE (no examination fee will be required to be paid for the courses already registered for June-2020 TEE and failed to appear in exam/no hall ticket was issued). For further query, contact at RC office or email at rckohima@ignou.ac.in.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020

Kronu inspects road construction in Meluri

(2nd from left) Neiba Kronu along with public leaders and other officials on October 21 at Meluri.

DIMAPUR: Minister of Planning, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu visited Meluri sub-division on October 21.

According to a press release, Kronu inspected the site for construction of PMGSY road from Phek to Meluri and also the 2-lane road to be con-

DIMAPUR: Individuals and organisations have extended puja greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion of Durga Puja celebrations.

H. Tovihoto Ayemi: Advisor of Power, H. Tovihoto Ayemi in a greetings message, reminded that the festival was celebration of “good over evil” and wished that goddess of prosperity, happiness and righteousness descend to bless all devotees. He also called upon the Hindu community to draw inspiration from goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon and strive towards making the land free

DIMAPUR: NSCN (R) has terminated tatar Vepazo Vero of Tsiepoketa village (Chakhesang region) for various “unwarranted conducts and anti-party activities”.

NSCN (R) through its MIP stated that the conducts and activities of Vepazo were tantamount to “wilful defiance and detrimental to national principle as enshrined in Art 1 Clause D (1) of party discipline.”

MIP said that the terminated individual was warned sternly to desist and refrain from indulging in any of the party activities. In this connection, all responsible have been requested to take note that Vepazo was no longer a member of NSCN (R) and would bear no liabilities or responsibilities to any of his activities whatsoever.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the bereaved family of Late Süzünungsang Longkümer (Longkong Village) who passed away on 19.10.2020 expresses our heartfelt gratitude to all who showed great kindness and support during his illness and sad demise.

We regret our inability to thank each and every one of you personally. However, May the Almighty God shower His blessings for your love and support.

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Remembering CHUBAINLA JAMIR On her 2nd Death Anniversary Born : 9 April 1972 – Died : 15 October 2020

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Loving Wife, Sons, Daughters, In-laws & Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Born on : 10.08.1922 Died on : 19.10.2020

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We, the bereaved family members of Late Chubaonen L.K.R. (Longsa Village) would like to express our deepest appreciation to each and every individuals, friends, neighbours, and relatives who helped us financially, physically and above all through your prayers at his sudden demise on 15 October 2020.

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

Husband, Son & Family Members

from the evils of Coronavirus by following all protocols and precautionary measures. He also conveyed that, the community would be provided with immense strength to overcome all the obstacles in life.

NSCN (R): NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) through its MIP extended warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Dussehra and Durga Puja to one and all. MIP conveyed its hope that these festivals will bring about strong social bonding, oneness, peace and good tidings prevail amongst all communities, tribes, sects etc.

NSCN (R) terminates service of tatar

DIMAPUR: A book titled “hand book on basic forensic science” compiled and edited by UBI, John Mukho Phom, will be officially released on October 26, 4 p.m at FSL office, Kacharigaon Dimapur.

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co-operate with the concerned authorities as these were very important roads which will connect (Burma) Myanmar. He also visited Waziho cement factory and had a brief interaction with the manager and his team.

He was accompanied by CPO and Pochury public leaders.

Puja greetings extended to Hindu community

Handbook on forensic science to be released

29/01/1953 – 25/10/2018 “Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories” Your life was a blessing.

You left behind beautiful memories.

Your love is still our guide, and you are missed beyond measure.

Your place is in Heaven.

Always remembered.

structed under Bharat Mala from Lozaphuhu to Avankhung, the Myanmar border via Waziho the cement factory.

Earlier at Meluri town, Kronu held a short interaction with the public leaders and briefed them about the 2-lane road projects and appealed the public to

From loving, wife, son & relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born : 13/05/38 – Died : 16/10/20 Through this column, we the family members would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who stood by us during the illness and demise of our beloved Late L.I. Jamir (IMTININGSANG) Changki, on 16th Oct 2020. Though we are unable to thank you all individually, it is our prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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IMLY LONGCHAR (AONOKPU) 05-02-1969 to 17-10-2020 We on behalf of the family, express our profound and heartfelt gratitude to every individual, especially to the L.I.C Dimapur branch who stood by us through constant prayer and support during his illness, till his last breath.

We are unable to thank each and every one of you personally. It is our constant prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020

M’laya Police register criminal case Massive landslide on NH-2 in Manipur against United Bangal Liberation Army

Correspondent

IMPHAL, OCT 24: A massive landslide has totally cut-off Imphal-Dimapur section of National Highway-2, the lifeline of Manipur as incessant rains over the past three days have been wreaking havoc in many parts of the state.

The continuous downpour has also triggered landslides in some hill districts even as rivers were running above the warning levels.

Most parts of Manipur have been experiencing heavy to moderate rainfall in the last few days following which the state government has sounded flood and landslide alert on Friday.

The state relief and disaster management department has asked deputy commissioners of all districts to take up precautionary measures in coordination with the state water resources department.

Reports said that the massive landslide along the NH-2 at Khongnem area in Senapati district happened around 5.30 pm and two JCBs and a truck were brought down by the heavy landslide that totally damaged a portion of about 50 meters of the highway.

No human casualty was reported as the drivers and occupants of the ill-fated vehicles escaped unhurt. The sliding of mud and rock in the area

Massive landslide along NH-2 in Manipur’s Senapati district that cut-off the highway completely.

continued till Saturday afternoon.

Over 300 vehicles, mostly Impha l-bound loaded trucks and interstate buses were stranded on both sides of the highway.

Official reports said that the landslide occurred at Khongnem Thana which is about 12 kilometres from Senapati district headquarters toward Dimapur side.

Members of Senapati District Students Association (SDSA) and Maram Students Union (MKS) rushed to the spot extended help to the stranded passengers and vehicles, the reports said.

As the downpour continued and with the highway being totally cut-off, state authority has issued advisory to avoid travelling on NH-2.

Families of houses

near the landslide areas have been shifted to safer places as the authorities swung into action to restore the normal traffic along the highway.

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

The deputy commissioner (DC) and SP of the Senapati district who went to the spot also took stock of the situation.

It will take at least five to seven days to restore normal traffic, said the officials who inspected the damaged road portion today.

An official of the state PWD said that manpower and machineries have been pressed to service to restore the traffic by constructing a

temporary by-pass road.

It will take at least five days to complete construction and cutting of hills would be needed for construction of a permanent road.

As land has to be acquired for construction of the permanent road, the DC has initiated talks with the land owners. Around 20 houses will be affected by the construction of the new road, the official said.

Meanwhile, another landslide has cut-off some villages of interior Ukhrul district with the district headquarters.

The landslide occurred on saturday morning in the Halang area, totally blocking a district highway.

The landslide cut-off some villages beyond the Halang area with the district headquarters, reports said.

A release of the In-

dia meteorological department, the earth sciences ministry and the regional meteorological department on Friday had alerted heavy rainfall in North-eastern region of India for the next 48 hours.

The release predicted isolated heavy rainfall on October 23 to 26 in Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Tripura Since Friday, most rivers flowing through the valley districts of the state were above the flood warning level owing to the heavy to moderate rains over the past few days.

Major rivers like the Imphal river, Nambul river and Nambol river passing through the Imphal valley were running above the warning level since yesterday morning.

However, the level of the rivers receded somewhat after the opening of gates of the Ethai barrage that blocked the water from draining from Loktak lake.

The state government has deputed officials of the water resources department to monitor the opening of the gates, an official source said.

On the other hand, the incessant rain has caused widespread damage to harvest paddy crops ready to be harvested in most parts of the state as the fields were inundated with rain water.

Correspondent Shillong, Oct 24: A criminal case has been registered against a lesserknown militant group, the United Bangal Liberation Army (UBLA), which is suspected to be fake, over criminal conspiracy against the people of Meghalaya and criminal intimidation against Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.

Meghalaya Police Spokesperson Gabriel Iangrai informed that a criminal case under relevant provisions of law has been registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station here and investigation is on.

"A criminal case under relevant provisions of law has been registered against United Bangal Liberation Army for criminal conspiracy, for threat to wage conflict against the local populace of Meghalaya and for the criminal intimidation against the Chief Minister of Meghalaya," Iangrai said on Saturday.

Appealing to all the concerned citizens to kindly refrain from inciting breach of communal peace and harmony, the State police warned, "If any person is found to be contravening the statutory provisions of law, stringent action will be taken against them."

In a letter issued in the names of Bikram De, commander-in-chief and

Letter head of UBLA.

Chandra J, secretar ygeneral of UBLA, which went viral on social media warned pressure groups in the North East and the Indian government against any infringement to implement the Assam Accord and the National Register Citizens (NRC) in Assam and against NSCN-IM and Nagaland their own flag and freedom.

UBLA claimed that the outfit “stands upright for the People of Bangal and for Banga Bhumi have been observing quite a number of atrocities against the Bangali People in Meghaloi by the Khasi Students Union Organization since 1979.”

“This is not a negotiation or a dialogue letter but an ultimatum to any who dares to touch the sentiments of the Bangali people, they are going to face dire consequences in the near future,” the letter read.

“Our Banga Senas are ready to plot for an unimaginable situation in Meghaloi towards you and your supporters. We will ensure that the 1.4

million Khasia People will be sent back to their place of origin in Cambodia in a flash and without forgetting that Meghaloi and the rest of North East India is part and parcel of Banga Bhumi,” it added.

On the demand of Gorkhaland, the ULBA further asserted, “Notwithstanding the demand of Gorkhaland by the chief minister, to recall his Excellency, there is no Gorkhaland in Bangal but in Nepal. If provoked, in any minute he will be in the list.”

“We will not become a mere spectator to all of this injustice towards our People, We will continue to rise and fight for our people and for the ultimate goal of Banga Bhumi like our forefathers, Subhash Chandra Bose and Mukti Bahini has enlightened us the path. We have fought for BANGAL from East Pakistan. We will imprint and mould young bloods the spirit of Bahini to unite and fight for another united Banga Bhumi of the East and West from Bharat,” the statement read.

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Organisations condemn October 22 murder incident

DIMAPUR: Various organisations and agencies have condemned the murder of a 17-year-old minor girl, whose body was discovered on October 22, within the premises of St. Claire Higher Secondary School, Kacharigaon, Dimapur.

NMA: Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) in a condemnation note has demanded severest punishment as per the law on the accused who was now in custody and that no bail be granted. While lauding the prompt action of Dimapur Police in arresting the accused, the NMA also pointed out to the state government on the rise of crimes and violence against girls and women during the pandemic situation in the state. NMA urged upon the state government to take serious congnizance that justice is ensured without delay.

LEH Wokha: Lotha Eloe Hoho (LEH) Wokha in a condemnation note by president, Zuchobeni Ezong demanded the state government to take immediate action against such crimes from happening in future as such cases were on the rise. LEH further urged the concerned authority and demanded the highest degree of punishment to the accused as per prevalent law. LEH requested the Bar Association Nagaland not to release the accused on bail under any circumstances, and to give justice to the victim expeditiously.

KLH: Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) in a condemnation by chairman C. Pankanthung Lotha and general secretary, S. Chonbemo Lotha has appreciated the law enforcing agency for prompt action in arresting

all the culprits/criminals.

KLH also conveyed sincere condolences to the bereaved family.

TME: Tsanglao Motsurui Ekhung (TME) in a condemnation note by chairman, M Tsanglao and secretary, C Khumbemo Tsanglao acknowledged the swift action initiated by the police and reminded the authority not to grant bail to the culprit and warned any individual seeking to bail out the culprit.

Ekhung further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and resolved that the Motsurui stood in support and solidarity for justice to be delivered by the authority without any leniency.

TED: Tsanglao Ekhung Dimapur (TED) in a condemnation note by its secretary Lithungo Tsanglao and chairman, R. Zumomo Tsanglao appealed the government and concerned authorities to expedite on the matter and ensure that there were no lapses in procedures of investigation and prosecution. TED also appealed authorities to come strong on meting strict penal action against those found guilty.

It further appealed general public not to circulate any unauthorised posts in any social media platform in the interest of civility and in solidarity with the victim.

LLRSU: Lotha lower Range Students’ Union (LLRSU) expressed grief over the incident and stated that it would not tolerate such an act which was not acceptable in peaceful society. Union also appreciated the police in responding quickly to the matter and nabbing one accused and urged the concerned authority to carry out thorough investigation and award

befitting punishment to the culprits involved. LLRSU urged the citizens to desist from sharing photos of the victim on social media unless done by the competent authority.

KLSU: Kohima Lotha Students Union (KLSU) in a condemnation note by its president, Lirhonthung E Kithan and general secretary, Zachamo Ngullie stated that the union would not remain a mute spectator and appealed all concerned citizens to join hands and call for action against the perpetrator. Appealing law enforcing agencies to thoroughly investigate the case at the highest priority and demanding not to grant bail to the accused, the KLSU also urged general public to abstain from circulating the identity and image of the victim on social media platforms.

WSTH: Western Sümi Totimi Hoho (WSTH) in a condemnation by president Jolly G. Zhimomi and general secretary, Holi V. Chophy stated that, such act of evil was slowly creeping inside the Naga society and it will not tolerate such nefarious crime against an innocent girl. WSTH requested the law enforcing agencies to investigate thoroughly, leaving no stone unturned and to take up the issue in the fast track court and deliver justice to the bereaved family members.

KPWO: Kacharigaon Phevima Women Organisation (KPWO) in a condemnation note from president Keneinguno Kiso and secretary, Zhano Natso stated that it would not tolerate such crimes that endanger safety of women in the society and such person deserved to get maximum punishment “without mercy

DDCF condemns unruly act of miscreants DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Citizens’ Forum (DDCF) has expressed resentment at the forced closure of East India Transport Agency Dimapur, run by two Naga lady entrepreneurs by some unscrupulous elements as they did not heed to their unabated tax demands.

A condemnation note by DDCF media cell stated that, K Y M C

Forum vehemently condemns this shameful and unruly act of the miscreants and firmly stands with PAC and ACAUT in demanding the arrest of the culprits. DDCF also appealed the concerned authorities to further check such unwanted elements prevailing in society which is hindering the business community and ultimately affecting the citizens.

regardless of race or tribes to set an example and recurrence”. The organisation further appealed law enforcing authorities to leave no stone unturned till the culprit was brought to justice.

ANPSA central & ANPSA Dmu: All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA), central in a condemnation note from central president, Nini Sekhose and central general secretary, PG Nathan said that the use of a “sacrosanct premise of learning like a school campus for committing the crime” had shocked and disturbed the school community of Nagaland and beyond. Conveying condolences to parents of the child, the association expressed gratitude to the Police department for swift action and various organisations and colony councils who stood in solidarity with the bereaved family and the school. Meanwhile, ANPSA Dimapur in a condemnation note by its president, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema said that such uncivilized and heinous crimes do not have any place in today’s civilized society. ANPSA Dimapur took strong note of the fact that such a shameful and despicable crime has taken place inside the campus of a school which was as a temple of learning.

Further, ANPSA Dimapur offered its condolence to the parents and family members of the victim and appreciated the “investigative breakthrough” by Dimapur Police in arresting the prime suspect of the crime and requested the authorities “not to give the case a tribal or communal color”.

W C Y O : We s t e r n Chakhesang Youth Organization (WCYO) through its

media cell stated that such heinous crime should not be tolerated and immediate action against the perpetrators involved should be meted out as an example for others not to attempt such acts in future. WCYO further appreciated Dimapur Police for their timely action in nabbing the accused.

ENPUDA: Easter n Nagaland People’s Union Diphupar Area (ENPUDA) in a condemnation note by its vice president, Jungshichiba Chang and general secretary, Doki Yimchunger said that the union appreciated the entire police team for its quick response and requested the concerned authority to take befitting action as per the provision of the law. Union also warned that such kind of act will not be tolerated in the Naga society and shared its solidarity with the victim’s family.

DENSU: Dimapur Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union (DENSU) in a condemnation note through its media cell said that the evil act committed against the minor girl was beyond one’s imagination in the society.

The union stated that perpetrators of such crime deserved nothing but stringent capital punishment.

It also beseeched the law enforcing agencies to investigate into the matter leaving no stone unturned at the earliest and the matter be taken up in the fast track court and justice be delivered to the family members of the child.

MKPON: Mech Kachari Public Organization Nagaland (MKPON) in a condemnation by general secretary, Dharma Dhaj Sonowal, appreciated the law enforcing agencies for

its swift action and also mentioned that the culprit apprehended should not be granted bail under any circumstances but be given befitting punishment for the committed crime. MKPON also stated that such incidents degrades the culture and tradition where such incidents unacceptable. The organization further prayed for the departed soul and the bereaved family.

NACWR: Nagaland Alliance for Children and Women’s Right (NACWR) in a condemnation by president Yanger stated that, crimes against children and women were increasing in Nagaland, and it was a matter of serious concern for society. NACWR expressed deep appreciation to the Police for the swift action in nabbing the accused and, demanded a thorough investigation and stringent punishment against the culprit as per the law. It also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and pray that God will grant them the strength to bear the loss, anguish, and pain.

YNU: Yanmhon New Union (YNU) Dimapur has vehemently condemned the ruthless murder. A condolence note from president Yanithung Tungoe requested law enforcing authorities to punish the guilty at the earliest as per the law of the land.

DBSU: Dimapur Bengali Student’s Union (DBSU) in a condemnation through its media cell stated that, such barbaric act was not acceptable in the society. DBSU urged the law enforcement agencies to make sure that no stone was left unturned to punish the culprit. DBSU further extended deepest condolence to the bereaved family.

Dearest Mhadeno, On this special day, we just want to say a big thank you to God for blessing us with a beautiful daughter. Thank you for providing us so mush bliss and cheerfulness in our life. Wishing you a magical birthday filled with wonderful surprises.

Happy birthday baby.

Lots of love from Parents and Family members

TVC condemns robbery attempt

DIMAPUR: Thahekhu Village Council (TVC) has condemned the attempted robbery where some miscreants from outside decamped with huge amount of cash and later apprehended by the police personnel of sub-urban police station.

A press release by TVC chairman I Khekuto Yeptho and secretary Mughavi Chishi

stated that such unlawful incident perpetrated within the village jurisdiction has severely damaged the good image of the village.

Council also lauded the timely intervention of the personnel of sub-urban police station for arresting the perpetrators and recovering the cash in record time. TVC also urged the concerned authorities to book

the culprits under the severest section so that they were befittingly punished.

TVC cautioned all concerned that it would not tolerate any unlawful activities within its jurisdiction and warned that it shall initiate stern action upon perpetrators involved in any criminal activities as per legal and customary laws.

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Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

Vol. XXx NO. 321 Dimapur, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020

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Cost and risk

here was speculation that the state government would be in little mood to spend money and time for celebration especially during the COVID-19 pandemic which has adversely affected the state’s fragile economy. The state government had initially made the pitch to not organise the Hornbill Festival in December this year. This was informed by the Adviser Tourism H.Khehovi Yepthomi in Kohima. The Adviser had told newspersons that in view of the dire straits that the tourism industry was facing under the COVID-19 pandemic and unless the situation improved, the state government would not be in a position to hold the festival. However, it appears, that the state government has read the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the state and has decided to take a call. Recently, the department of tourism disclosed that it was in the process of working out modalities for holding the festival in virtual form besides participation of foreign and domestic tourists in the festival. It appears, at least to the government, that between July and October the situation has considerably improved so much that there was no problem in holding the annual festival. After all, Nagaland has dubbed itself as “The Land of Festivals” and organising the mega event would but only be to live up to its name. It is not known as to what are the factors behind the government’s decision to hold the festival virtually and whether it will serve the purpose? The opposition NPF has come out with a scathing attack over this issue of a virtual Hornbill Festival without the crowd etc. In a rejoinder the NPF said “Even if the celebration may be in virtual form, a festival is a festival, and in any festival, celebration without people’s participation, there cannot be any celebration. Therefore, if the government is in the process to celebrate the festival without public participation, then there is no need to hold any celebration.” This aspect of a public event without the public is also like celebrating a birthday without the guests.

There are two issues involved in this matter- funds and public safety. With regard to funds, it is admitted by the government itself it is in dire straits financially.

As per the statement issued by the finance department, the state’s monthly requirement was Rs.374 crore but in April the state received only Rs.263 crore showing a deficit of Rs.111 crore. Further it was also disclosed that the state’s own resources have also drastically come down to Rs.21 crore from the projected estimate of Rs.98 crore (after lockdown) and indicating a shortfall of Rs.77 crore. The lockdown may have deprived the state of revenue to the tune of around Rs.77 annually. Following the withdrawal of the unpopular COVID-19 cess, the state will stand to lose an estimated Rs.55.58 crore annually or around Rs.4.7 crore monthly. The COVID-19 cess was a temporary addition for augmenting the state’s revenue. Now regarding public safety in the light of COVID-19 pandemic; the state’s own health department on October 18 , had specifically stated that it has been witnessing “uncontrolled spread” of the virus at “super spreader events” such as in closed settings like restaurants, bakery, religious communities etc. It warned that if this continued then there was bound to be increased risk of community transmission. It is now left to anyone to analyse if any gathering whether big or small, that too in an official programme is worth the cost and risk.

DailyDevotion The Proper Perspective

Thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ… —2 Corinthians 2:14 The proper perspective of a servant of God must not simply be as near to the highest as he can get, but it must be thehighest. Be careful that you vigorously maintain God’s perspective, and remember that it must be done every day, little by little. Don’t think on a finite level. No outside power can touch the proper perspective.

The proper perspective to maintain is that we are here for only one purpose— to be captives marching in the procession of Christ’s triumphs.

We are not on display in God’s showcase— we are here to exhibit only one thing— the “captivity [of our lives] to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). How small all the other perspectives are! For example, the ones that say, “I am standing all alone, battling for Jesus,” or, “I have to maintain the cause of Christ and hold down this fort for Him.” But Paul said, in essence, “I am in the procession of a conqueror, and it doesn’t matter what the difficulties are, for I am always led in triumph.” Is this idea being worked out practically in us? Paul’s secret joy was that God took him as a blatant rebel against Jesus Christ, and made him a captive— and that became his purpose. It was Paul’s joy to be a captive of the Lord, and he had no other interest in heaven or on earth. It is a shameful thing for a Christian to talk about getting the victory. We should belong so completely to the Victor that it is always His victory, and “we are more than conquerors through Him…” (Romans 8:37).

“We are to God the fragrance of Christ…” (2 Corinthians 2:15). We are encompassed with the sweet aroma of Jesus, and wherever we go we are a wonderful refreshment to God.

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Out of difficulties grow miracles. ~ Jean de la Bruyere

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020

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Change in approach: Medical education

he health of a nation depends on its most important asset called “Human Being”.

If a nation wants to excel socially, economically, then it should take care of the well-being of every human being that will bring glory to the nation. Best medical facilities and education paves the way for the prosperity of a nation. We as Indians have to work a lot on medical education and facilities even after 70 years of freedom.

Let us first know about the medical colleges our nation has built and how it is influencing each class of society.

In 1950, we had 28 medical colleges and by 2014, the colleges increased to 384, means in 64 years, 355 colleges are built.

2014 to till date, 148 colleges built and 75 new colleges are approved to be built in the next couple of years.

In a reply to a query in Loksabha in March 2020, health and family welfare minister, Ashwini Kumar Choubey said, NEET (National Eligibil-

ity Cum Entrance Test) is the only entrance examination for admission to as many as 82,926 MBBS, 26,949 BDS, 52720 AYUSH and 525 BVSc and AH in 542 and 313 medical and dental colleges respectively. 82,926 medical seats are offered in 541 MBBS colleges, which include 278 government and 263 private institutes.

Surprisingly, the first time in the history of independent India, the number of government colleges has surpassed a number of private colleges.

The current government is seriously working on to bring exponential changes in the field of medical education that should have also been taken care of in the first 65 years of independence.

This least absorbed sector by earlier governments has resulted in demotivation, caused stress among our students at the same time a huge financial burden on parents. seeing the competition, donation and total expenses of medical education owing to less number of seats, It is difficult for

the bright students from a middle class, Neo middle class and poor families to think and venture to study to get admission to Medical college. If colleges and systems were developed at the same pace as developed after 2014, we would have seen a healthier India.

This has severely affected the medical facilities and number of doctors and hospitals in India, the situation of medical facilities in the rural area is pathetic though the current government has initiated many reforms and infrastructure development, however, it will take time to see the effect on the ground.

The number of AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Science) has been increased from 7 till 2014 to 15 by 2019 and few more are under construction.

The Indian government is consequently pushing for extensive reforms in medical education. In August 2019, it succeeded in getting through parliament a major reform package, the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019— a milestone achievement to

The myth of excess teachers in Nagaland

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“curb avenues of corruption and boost transparency, accountability and quality in the governance of medical education.”

This reform will “increase the number of medical seats and reduce the cost of medical education. This means more talented youth can take up medicine as a profession and this will help us increase the number of medical professionals.”

Indeed, the National Medical Commission (NMC) bill introduces substantial changes and is expected to have a major impact on our medical system. It has replaced the corruption-plagued Medical Council of India (MCI), the country’s regulatory body for medical education for the past eight decades, with a more centralized national commission. It will also revamp medical licensing procedures and enshrine several recent reform initiatives, such as the standardization of admission requirements at medical schools nationwide.

One of the most press-

ing problems in India’s severe shortage of medical doctors. According to the World Health Organization, the country has only 7.8 registered medical doctors per 10,000 people, compared with 18 doctors per 10,000 people in China, 21 in Colombia, and 32 in France. What’s more, not all registered doctors in India are actively practising, and many are poorly trained. Consider that the majority of allopathic (science-based) practitioners in the country—57 percent—lack a formal medical qualification.

While the country’s medical education system now produces more than 64,000 graduates in allopathic medicine a year, that number is insufficient to keep up with demand.

Shortages are further exacerbated by the outmigration of many of India’s most qualified doctors, a pattern that makes India the largest supplier of migrant physicians in the world. More than 10 per cent of international medical graduates certified by the U.S. Educational Com-

mission for Foreign Medical Graduates, for instance, are Indian nationals. In the United Kingdom, likewise, Indian doctors are the largest group by far to have earned their medical qualifications overseas.

Fixing India’s broken health care system is a priority of the Indian government. In 2018, PM Narendra Modi launched, with much fanfare, a new public health insurance program (Ayushman Bharat), colloquially known as “Modicare.” The program is supposed to automatically cover hospitalization costs of up to 500,000 INR per year, per family for the poorest 40 per cent of Indian society—some 500 million people—and establish 150,000 health and wellness centres throughout India.

New Education Policy will also aid in a researchoriented approach in the medical field. Though late, however, we are moving in the right direction to better ourselves in the medical field.

Pankaj Jagannath Jayswal

To wear or not to wear masks, that is the life and death question

he existence of “11,000 ity of the Head of the State dvocates believe masks maskless customers as outcastes: medical officer Dr Jenny Harries cautioned on 12 March that “you excess teachers” in Na- Education department and the worn by infected people proof that history does irony. galand had reached the State Government for misleadhelp to restrict virus transThe science on face masks can actually trap the virus in the eyes of the Naga people as ing the parents and students in mission. Sceptics hold they are distinguishes between cloth and mask and start breathing it in.” myth. This over confidence the Naga society with mislead- ineffective in shielding the healthy, medical masks, healthcare work- People who touch a contaminated statement betrays and con- ing information of “Excess a source of potential harm, and ers and general populations, open mask surface, perhaps to adjust cealed the reality sufferings of Teachers” circulated to justify cause emotional-social side effects. spaces and closed settings, sick and it, and then touch eyes, nose or many schools and colleges in the failures. The State Govern- When President Donald Trump healthy people, and lab experi- ears, can be infected. Professor rural and town areas especially ment must realize that the then was hospitalised with coronavi- ments and randomised controlled Kazunari Onishi found that incorin the so called backward areas. Naga society has transformed rus, some concluded karma had trials. Oxford University’s Centre rectly-worn cloth masks can have If the theory of democracy from ignorant people to active caught up with his risky behaviour for Evidence-Based Medicine a 100% leakage rate, substantially where majority matters and and public action oriented of not wearing masks. Yet the says “there is considerable uncer- raising the risk of infection. They applies in every statement and society to fight against any Centers for Disease Control and tainty as to the value of wearing “can’t prevent virus infection” but decision making to justify it, corruptions emerging in differ- Prevention (CDC) says 71% of masks.” The WHO and the CDC prevent spreading the droplets by then, the decade abandoned ent departments in the State. coronavirus-infected Americans have changed their advice from coughing. If you have the cold or flu and go out, wear a mask. Better and unattended schools and In assumption of the School reported wearing masks always February. colleges in Nagaland with Education department of the and 14% often in the two weeks In hospitals, professionals still, stay home.

Austrian scientists found no insufficient teachers continue State, to fool the common before the illness. Only 8% never learn how to put on, adjust, reto remain voiceless for the people with wrong information or rarely wore them. move, dispose, and clean before influence on the infection rate rights to good and qualitative from the State government in Virus transmission occurs and after donning a medical mask. from introduction, retraction and education of every citizen. any aspects, the State govern- mostly indoors, when exposed to Making cloth masks compulsory re-introduction of mandatory The underneath sufferings of ment chooses to excavate its an infected person for a prolonged for everyone, everywhere however face masks. A Finnish working schools and colleges in the own graveyard. The long term period, and outdoors only in close is ill-advised. It’s physically impos- group concluded there’s “no sciState had been existing beyond dictatorship power of the State proximity to others. Maintaining sible for anyone without the virus entific evidence for its use.” Danthe justification of “Excess Government applied upon the a physical distance of 1.5 metres to spread it. Masks may be useful ish, Dutch and Swedish public Teachers” stated by the Ad- common people had gone be- outdoors from people outside the around high-risk elderly people. health authorities have rejected visor of School Education, yond the limitation of people’s family circle is better precaution, With limited utility in restricting mandatory mask wearing because Nagaland. The repercussion tolerance. As a result, citizens than wearing a mask in close prox- the spread of coronavirus, they’ve there’s no conclusive evidence of of such statement refutes the have become more dictators imity to others. There’s no need for not been proven effective for pre- beneficial effects. An article in The undeniable failures of the upon the State Government masks inside a car or if a family is vention, are a potential health New England Journal of Medicine concern department that pro- in participating to unveil the playing in a park or on the beach hazard according to Dr Andrea found that wearing masks “outside mulgates wrong advocacy from long term corruption and mis- separated from others. Only bu- Ammon, director of the European health care facilities offers little, if the four walls, ignoring the leading system. The emerging reaucrats could require a solitary CDC, and are best used when so- any, protection from infection”. poor development of schools power of the common people farmer on his tractor in a lonely cial distancing is not possible, as is Often “the desire for widespread and colleges beyond. against the manipulation of paddock to wear a mask. From often the case in crowded India. masking is a reflexive reaction to The existence of 11.000 departments under the State Melbourne comes a confronting Some studies show compro- anxiety over the pandemic.” While excess in Nagaland is falsified Government are blooming day video of the use of force by a po- mised immune function caused useful as a psychological crutch by the slavery of insufficient by day which hopes that justice liceman against a young woman by oxygen deprivation can harm against fear, “Masks have not been teachers in many schools and will prevail sooner or later at for not wearing a mask. In the US, pregnant women and asthmatics. demonstrated to have a degree colleges in the State for so long. its own time and period. a Florida sheriff banned police One randomised study found of efficiency that would warrant Moreover, the protests, appeals The issue of proxy teach- officers and visitors entering the the rate of influenza-like illness their compulsory application” for and requests from colleges and ers had been argued everyday office from wearing masks because among Vietnamese hospital work- checking epidemics. schools for appointment of without solving it and this of security concerns amidst anti- ers who wore cloth masks was Raemsh Thakur sufficient teachers were kept issue inevitably falls upon the police protests. Banks that once three times higher than those (Views expressed above are the concealed and unattended irresponsible heads of School feared masked robbers now treat without masks. UK deputy chief author’s own) until now. In a recent visit of Education department and the few individuals to few schools State Government. The pride and colleges in the Eastern Na- of literacy rate in the State galand, have found that there may safe the report of School are numerous loopholes in Education department in some many aspects in Government ways, however, the qualitative schools and colleges such as literacy rate may not be favorpoor buildings, no single com- able as expected. When the puter for staffs, no proper water State Government fails to build supply, insufficient toilets, elec- good quality of schools and tricity, benches, inappropriate colleges with basic needs such location, no sweepers and as sufficient teachers, school most importantly, no sufficient infrastructures, good roads to teachers. In one of the Gov- schools and colleges, friendly ernment Middle schools the school atmosphere and envi- Sir, headmaster becomes sweeper ronments, the betrayed souls The East Dimapur GB’s Association would like to draw the attention of the Hon’ble Minister of and peon for the past several of underprivileged and poor years. There are no teachers for education students will con- the Urban Development, Govt of Nagaland about the undue delay and inferior workmanship in the few courses like Math, Hindi, tinue to haunt the consumers construction of the bridge at Purana Bazar/Super market Dimapur Nagaland. It is of no surprise to the Science and others. In one of of the allotted funds to suffer- citizen of Dimapur that it has been a decade in the so called construction of the bridge at Purana Bazar, the colleges, the long time ap- ing eternity. Nelson Mandela’s (Dhansiri river) it has been at a snail’s pace upto no development at all. It is of great shock to the citizen pealed for the appointment of quote “No country can really of Dimapur if we come to compare to the speedy construction and development of 4th mile bridge and sufficient teachers remains un- develop unless its citizens are Nagarjan bridge under (PWD) and it raises questions as to why the Urban Development department is fulfilled. These findings stand educated” and Erasmus “The taking its own sweet time. It has also come to our attention that the work executed till date is also not juxtaposed the press released main hope of a nation lies in up to mark and many loopholes have been detected as some parts of the cement (dhalai) and rods in of “11.000 excess teachers” the proper education of its bridge are also chipping off and left exposed.

The patience of the citizens of East Dimapur is running out as the department and the person (s) in the State that indicates the youth”, unless the Governinsufficient knowledge of the ment of Nagaland liberates the concerned is taking it for granted without any sight of improvement in the works executions. However the State Education Department right to proper and qualitative concerned should understand that the bridge connects East Dimapur to the rest of the town area which and the State Government education of every citizen, benchmarks as the vital and the most important connectivity and one must give it utter importance for produces insufficient teachers, even if every single plant in its completion before the patience of the general public runs out without any further delay.

As such, the Association implores the wisdom and kind attention of the Hon’ble Minister of Urban ignoring the reality prevailing the State bears money, it will Development to take this matter seriously and personally supervise its completion by taking necessary remain a fallen state. in the unheard and unattended corrective measures and as per the contractual specifications within this year. schools and colleges.

Dr. Lemwang It is the sole responsibilNiuto Awomi, President East Dimapur GB’s Association Chuhwanglim, Mon 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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Farooq Abdullah,Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and other members after a meeting of People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, in Srinagar, Saturday. (PTI)

standing together,” he said.

The amalgam, which met for the first time after its formation, will come out with a white paper within one month on governance in Jammu and Kashmir over the past one year since the abrogation of article 370, Lone told reporters after the meeting.

“The white paper will not be rhetoric. It will be based on facts and figures to present the reality to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and around the country.... An impression is being given that all the corruption had happened in Jammu and Kashmir,” Lone said.

The amalgam decided to hold its next meeting after a fortnight in Jammu, followed by a convention in Srinagar on November 17.

As a mark of defiance

to the constitutional changes made by the Centre with respect to Jammu and Kashmir last year, the alliance adopted the flag of the erstwhile state as its symbol.

While the Communist Party of India’s Kashmir head A R Trukroo joined the PAGD, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has quietly distanced itself from the alliance.

JKPCC chief Ghulam Ahmad Mir, who was part of the meetings that took place before the formalisation of PAGD earlier this month, has skipped the last two meetings.

The JKPCC had issued a statement after the previous meeting that Mir could not attend due to the advice of doctors. This time the party did not explain its absence from the meeting.

SRINAGAR, OCT 24 (PTI): A surveillance drone of Chinese make was on Saturday shot down by Army troops shortly after it crossed into this side of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said.

The DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone, fitted with cameras, was spotted hovering in air by the alert troops in Keran sector and subsequently shot down, the officials said.

They said the drone was seized and further investigation is on. There has been a spurt in the use of drones from Pakistani side over the past few months to smuggle arms and narcotics.

Earlier in June, an attempt to drop weapons through drone was scuttled

by BSF personnel when they shot down a Hexacopter with a payload of five-and-a-half kgs including a sophisticated US-made M4 semi-automatic carbine and seven Chinese grenades along the International border in Kathua district.

Rajnath visits forward areas at LAC

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives at Sukna Military Camp in Darjeeling District. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, OCT 24 (IANS): Amid border tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Saturday visited Sukna Corp in Bengal’s Darjeeling district.

The Sukna Cor p is tasked to protect Bhutan and borders with China.

Singh and General Naravane reached Sukna Military Camp late on Saturday afternoon. The two are on a two-day visit to Darjeeling and Sikkim. Both the defence minister and

the Army chief will visit forward areas and interact with troops.

In the meantime, Singh will also perform ‘Shastra Puja’ on Dussehra and inaugurate an infrastructure project build by the Border Road Organisation, during his visit. Singh has been pushing for infrastructure developments across at the border areas for swift movement of the forces.

Earlier, this month, heralding in a new era in the connectivity of roads and bridges in sensitive areas close to Western, Northern and North Eastern Borders,

Singh opened 44 major permanent bridges constructed

by BRO. He also laid the foundation stone for Nechiphu Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. These bridges are of strategic importance and provide connectivity to remote areas. The 44 bridges are spread over seven states and union territories.

Lauding the BRO for its role in improving the border infrastructure, Singh had stated that these bridges will improve connectivity in the far-flung areas of western, northern and north east sectors and fulfil the aspirations of local people. They would also meet the transport and logistics requirements of the armed forces throughout the year, he added.

Further, the government has also planned to build 10 tunnels running up more than 100 kilometres in Ladakh and Kashmir regions for smooth movement of the military throughout the year.

The BRO has proposed eight tunnels to enhance connectivity to Ladakh and Kashmir linking roads to the Line of Control.

After joining NCP, Khadse vows to give ‘tension’ to BJP JA LG AO N ( M A H A RASHTRA), OCT 24 (IANS): A day after joining the ruling ally Nationalist Congress Party, senior politician Eknath G. Khadse was accorded a hero’s welcome at his home town Muktainagar in Jalgaon here on Saturday, and he vowed to give ‘tension’ to the BJP. Hundreds of workers stopped his motorcade at various locations outside the town and within this morning, cheering him, women performing ‘aarti and tilak’, and others garlanding him

or offering bouquets and sweets.

Many raised slogans of “Eknath Khadse aage badho, hum tumhare saath hais’, ‘Khadse zindabad’, as the Khadse family, including wife Mandakini and daughter Rohini KhadseKhevalkar, finally reached home and later addressed a crowded press conference.

In stark contrast, the normally bustling BJP office in Muktainagar wore a completely deserted look and nobody arrived to even unlock it for the day.

“Those who had traumatised me for the past four years, now I will give them tensions,” Khadse roared, a day after he issued a veiled threat to his former party which he served for over 40 years.

Welcomed into the party by NCP President Sharad Pawar and a galaxy of top leaders on Friday, Khadse had declared that if they (BJP) hounded him with the ED (Enforcement Director-

ate), he would “show them the CD.” He also dropped hints at making revelations like “who has grabbed how much land”, besides assuring that he would work “double-hard” to build up the NCP in north Maharashtra, portending tough days ahead for the Opposition. He reiterated that he had not made any demands from the NCP but would strive to work for the people of the state.

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the country, they have tried to divide the nation, to break the federal structure which we saw what they did on August 5 last year,” the NC president said.

“I want to tell them that this (PAGD) is not an antinational jamaat. Our aim is that the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh should get their rights back. That’s where our battle is. Our battle is not for more than that,” he said.

Abdullah said the BJP was doing propaganda against the constituents of the PAGD in Jammu and elsewhere in the country.

“They are trying to divide us (people of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh) in the name of religion. This attempt will not succeed.

This is not a religious battle, this is a fight for our identity, and for that identity, we are

Army shoots down drone along LoC in Kashmir

With great joy and honour, the Chuchuyimlang Kaketshir Telongjem, Dimapur extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Imkongsungit Longkumer, S/o Mr. & Mrs. L. Wati Longkumer for successfully completing Post Graduation in MS General Surgery from Coimbatore Medical College & Hospital, Tamil Nadu.

May you be blessed by our Almighty God and be granted greater success and achievements in all your further endeavours.

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Farooq to lead J&K Gupkar alliance SRINAGAR, OCT 24 (PTI): Seven mainstream par ties of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday gave a formal shape to their recently cobbled alliance for the restoration of Article 370, electing National Conference’s Farooq Abdullah as its chairman and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti as vice-chairperson, and asserted that theirs was “not an anti-national” grouping.

Veteran CPM leader M Y Tarigami was elected as the convenor while Lok Sabha member from South Kashmir Hasnain Masoodi would be the coordinator of the conglomerate known as Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD).

Sajjad Gani Lone of People’s Conference would be the spokesman for the amalgam.

After a meeting held at Mehbooba’s house, Abdullah, who turned 84 earlier this week, said the alliance is fighting for the restoration of special status to Jammu and Kashmir and is an “anti-BJP platform” and not an anti-national amalgam.

“I want to tell you that this is false propaganda by the BJP that the PAGD is anti-national. I want to tell them that this is not true.

There is no doubt that it is anti-BJP, but it is not antinational,” he told reporters here.

Abdullah alleged that the BJP has tried to break the federal structure through acts like the abrogation of Article 370 and dividing Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories.

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YOUTH WING (14-S0UTHERN ANGAMI-I AC) 1. VINGOTUO KHAMO SECRETARY MIMA 2. KELEVIZO LHOUSHE TREASURER PHESAMA 3. KIKODEHO WE-O GENERAL SECRETARY JAKHAMA 1. PUSI 2. ROKOLHOU 3. VIZHASA 4. KECHANGULIE 5. KENEINGULIE

KIGWEMA VILLAGE UNIT PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT JOINT SECRETARY ADVISOR ADVISOR

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With reference to the above Press Release, I am to forward herewith the declaration letter of Congress Party Leaders of 14-Southern Angami-I AC, supporting the candidature of Shri. Seyievilie Peter Zashumo, Independent Candidate in this ensuing General Assembly Bye-Election to the 14-Southern Angami-I AC.

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We, the Khukishe Ghami Kiphimi Kuqhakulu congratulate Shri. N Hetoi Yeputhomi on being promoted to Deputy Director of Industries and Commerce, Kohima, Nagaland.

Your exemplary work on and off the office is highly laudable and deserves recognition.

Therefore we take pride in your achievement and we wish you good health and the best in your new assignment.

Vipi Yeputhomi Tokutoli Yepthomi President, KGKK General Secretary, KGKK

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We, the undersigned, have resigned from both primary and active membership of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) to support the candidature of Shri. Seyievilie Peter Zashumo contesting as an Independent candidate from 14-Southern Angami-l AC PARENT BODY (14-SOUTHERN ANGAMI-I AC) PARENT BODY (14-SOUTHERN ANGAMI-I AC) MEMBERS DESIGNATION VILLAGE 1. VISWEZOTO VISWENTSO VICE PRESIDENT JAKHAMA 2. SEKEDU LENO TREASURER MIMA 3. VIKH0-O NGUKHA SECRETARY MIMA 4. MENOVI ZASHÜMO ADVISOR PHESAMA 5. NEILHOUVI CHÜTSO ADVISOR PHESAMA

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We, the Kitsubozou Unit Office bearers of 14 Southern Angami A/c 1, do hereby resign from our posts, both active and primary on this day 21st Oct, 2020. As we have lost our faith and hope on intending candidate of NDPP 14th Southern Angami-I AC and resolved to give our full support to Mr. SEYIEVILIE PETER ZASHUMO (IND).

Name Designation 1. Keneizelie Chielie President 2. Razouvotuo Sachü Vice President 3. Vimezhü-o Sorhie Secretary 4. Asa Medeo Vice President 5. Mhasiriezo Rame Joint Secy.

6. Ruokuozo Solo Joint. Secy.

7. Khriekedu Mekro General Secy.

8. Kevilezo Vice President 9. Ketsovoyi Resu Advisor 10. Rokongunuo Theünuo Secretary 11. Kekhrielezo Keretsü Secretary 12. Keviwenuo Kire Secretary 13. Ketouneilhoulie Khezhie Working President

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manifesto for Bihar polls; Nitish refrains from speaking Taking steps to strengthen 10RJDlakh jobs, farm loan waiver anything against Chirag or LJP agriculture sector: PM Modi

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Mobile : 9862484341 Price : Rs. 2,50,000/-

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Both in excellent condition, (slightly Nego).

FOR SALE – Kohima / Broker excuse 1. Location Swift DZIRE VDI Diesel (2012) 53000# Km+91 done7005633173 / NL -01 Regd.)

Price – Rs. 3,50,000/LAND FOR (2010) SALE 2. Hyundai i20 Sports 45000 km done / AS – 04 Regd.

At NIHOTO VILLAGE Price : Rs. 2,50,000/Near Prayer Center and Both in excellent condition, 5 minutes(slightly driveNego). from Aoyimti Location excuseat Any size– Kohima of plot/ Broker available # +91 Rs. 907005633173 per sq. ft.

Slightly Negotiable LAND FOR SALE Contact : 9856619322, At NIHOTO VILLAGE 8730080880, 9436053227 Near Prayer Center and 5LAND minutes drive fromSALE Aoyimti FOR Any size of plot available at At NIHOTO Rs. 90 perVILLAGE sq. ft. bordering Naga Slightly Negotiable United Village Contact : 9856619322, Any size of plot available at 8730080880, 9436053227 Rs. 140 per sq. ft.

LAND SALE Contact FOR : 9856619322, 8730080880, At NIHOTO9436053227 VILLAGE bordering Naga LAND FORVillage SALE AT United size of plot at 1.Any Padumpukhuri nearavailable Phom Baptist Church Rs. 140 per sq. ft.

Total sq. ft. 28,807,035 sq. ft.

Contact : 9856619322, Price Rs. 290 per sq. ft.

2. 8730080880, 2 minutes drive 9436053227 from New Showuba

(a) Total sq. ft. 8508 LAND FOR SALE AT

Price Rs. 6,50,000/1. (b) Padumpukhuri Phom Baptist Total sq. ft.near 25120 Church Price Rs. 68 per sq. ft.

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Negotiable Price Rs. 290 per sq. ft.

Contactdrive : 8974932144 2. 2 minutes from New Showuba (a)LOST Total sq. ft.

8508 NOTICE PriceGypsy Rs. 6,50,000/Euro 2 (b)Owner’s Total sq. ft. 25120 Name: Marnukshi Price Rs. per sq. ft.

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No :68 NL-01P 4922 Negotiable Chassis No. : MG71IN225927 EngineContact No. : 188409, Colour : White : 8974932144 Lost on : 21-10-2020 at Daklane Sect. 3 Kohima LOST NOTICE Finder may please Contact : Gypsy/Euro 2 6909031180 8729820717 Owner’s Name: Marnukshi Regd. No : NL-01P 4922 Chassis No. : MG71IN225927 Engine No. : 188409, Colour : White Lost on : 21-10-2020 at Daklane Sect. 3 Kohima Finder may please Contact : 6909031180 / 8729820717

In the present polls, the constituency is witnessing three-cornered contest between the JD(U), RJD and the LJP. Kumar’s party has fielded Sadhna Sada, RJD has given ticket to Rambriksha Sada while Chirag’s LJP has put Ramchandra Sada on the seat that will go to vote in the second phase on November 3.

While Kumar highlighted development work done in the area and also launched a scathing attack on the RJD in his address,

OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF SAINIK SCHOOL IMPHAL (OBASSI) NAGALAND CHAPTER Registration No. HOME/SRC-7411

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joy congratulate Cadet Sedevi Angami, Adm Registration No.Dr. HOME/SRC-7411 No.353, on being inducted as a member of the newly constituted National Medical Commission’s FELICITATION Assessment and Rating Board under the Ministry of The Old Boys Association of Sainik School Health and Family Welfare.

OBASSI also conveys its Imphal Nagaland Chapter with immense pride and best wishes and success his future endeavors. joy congratulate Cadet in Dr.allSedevi Angami, Adm The Association further expresses its gratitude No.353, on being inducted as a member of the and appreciation the Govt. of India under the newly constituted to National Medical Commission’s dynamic leadership of Shri.

Prime Assessment and Rating BoardNarendra under theModi, Ministry of Minister of India for the honor bestowed upon Health and Family Welfare. OBASSI also conveysone its of itswishes members. best and success in all his future endeavors.

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N) The Association further expresses its gratitude President General Secretary and appreciation to the Govt. of India under the dynamic leadership of Shri. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of DECLARATION India for the honor bestowed upon one of its members.

We, the family members and relatives of Mr.

(Cadet C Lima Imsong) (Cadet Leyant. N) Kabir Ahmed, hereby declare PresidentS/o Abdul Latif,General Secretary that Mr. Kabir Ahmed is a habitual money borrower and induces creditor(s) by falsely DECLARATION claiming other shops and properties as hisofown We, the family members and relatives Mr. and by way mortgaging Kabirborrows Ahmed,money S/o Abdul Latif,ofhereby declareit as Henceforth, thatsecurity.

Mr. Kabir Ahmedany is acreditor(s) habitual lending money money to Mr. Kabir Ahmed shall be doing so borrower and induces creditor(s) by falsely at his/her/their own and riskproperties and we, as thehisfamily claiming other shops own members and relatives of Mr. Kabir Ahmed and borrows money by way of mortgaging it shall not be Henceforth, held responsible for his credits to as security. any creditor(s) lending creditor(s) and Kabir any ofAhmed his actions any way.so money to Mr. shallinbe doing at his/her/their own risk and we, the family members and relatives of Mr. Kabir Ahmed (Abdul Monaf) (Baharul Islam) shall not be held responsible for credits to Older Brother Olderhis Brother creditor(s) and any of his actions in any way.

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Nitish Kumar addresses rally in Khagaria district, Saturday. (PTI)

he abjured talking anything on the LJP. Taking a swipe at his bete noire Lalu Prasad’s party, Kumar said “those who neglected education, health and roads construction and spent time in encouragig ‘jungle raj’ are today talking about development...its nothing but a joke.”

They spent long time in power before the NDA took over the reins of the state in 2005 end, but “utilised it only for serving interest of the family.”

“We ended ‘jungle raj’ and established rule of law,” Kumar said and cited National Crime Record Bureau latest report that puts Bihar on the 23rd position in terms of crime to drive home the point.

He iterated all this in his speech at Teghra in Begusarai too.

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The decision was taken by the university syndicate examination sub-committee after considering a preliminary report filed by exam controller K R Kiran, University Pro-Vice Chancellor S Ayub told reporters.

A release issued by the KTU said some students brought mobile phones inside the examination hall exploiting the COVID-19 health protocol.

“This is a serious matter and strict action will be taken,” Ayub said.

University officials have also seized many mobile phones from some candidates and plan to file a police complaint.

AFFIDAVIT

I, Shri. Bidu Sethi (Assam Rifle) bearing Army No. 143983, Rank-NI Sub, R/o.14 Assam Rifle C/o. 99 A.P.O, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under: 1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

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That, wife's date of birth has been wrongly entered inDate my service book Regd.

No.my244/2020 16/10/2020 AFFIDAVIT as 30/05/1976 and that, my wife's actual date of birth is on 16/01/1977.

I, Shri.

Sethi (Assam bearing Army entered No. 143983, 3. That, myBidu first daughter's nameRifle) has been wrongly in myRank-NI service Sub,book R/o.14 Assam Nithu Rifle C/o.

A.P.O, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as Kumari and99 that her real name is Rashmita Sethi. on oath under: 4.

That,asmy second daughter's name has been wrongly entered in my service 1. book That, as I amSwatee a bonafide of India resident of theSethi. above mentioned Sethicitizen and that her and real aname is Swati address.

5. That, my third daughter's name has been wrongly entered in my service 2. book That, as mySrati wife's dateand of birth wrongly entered in my service book Sethi thathas her been real name is Sruti Sethi. as 30/05/1976 and is that, my as wife's actual of birth is evidence on 16/01/1977.

6. That, this affidavit made a piece ofdate documentary for all 3. official That, my first daughter's name has been wrongly entered in my service purposes. book as Nithumade and that her real Rashmita Sethi.

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7. That, the statements made in para No. 1 to 4 are correct and true to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing material has Across been concealed herein putting my hand on this of 16th October 8. day Caretaker (7) 2020.

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, OCT 24 (PTI): The Kerala Technological University (KTU) on Saturday cancelled the B-tech third semester examination held across the state after it found mass cheating by students using mobile phones during the exam, sources said.

University sources said the mathematics examination of the third semester students which was held on Thursday was cancelled after there were complaints that answers were shared through messaging platform WhatsApp. The malpractice was reported from five colleges in various districts during the third semester examination of the paper

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Rio pitches for ‘one solution, one people’

(From p-1) Addressing the meeting, Yhokha assured that if elected, he will work for the welfare of the area to progress. He urged the electorate to support him in order to strengthen the hands of chief minister and the PDA government.

NDPP president Chinwang Konyak also appealed to voters to elect Yhokha so as to enable the PDA government to complete the unfulfilled task left behind by then sitting MLA and Speaker late Vikho-o Yhoshü.

Others who spoke on the occasion include NDPP president Chingwang Konyak, minister Neiba Kronu, advisors-- Zhaleo Rio adn Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire.

Later, Rio along with his entourage held another campaign at Phesama.

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aimed at providing day-time electricity to the farmers in the state for irrigation and farming purposes.

The PM also inaugurated Paediatric Heart Hospital at the U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Ahmedabad, developed at a cost of Rs 470 crore by the state’s health and family welfare department. Besides, he launched the recently-completed ropeway project on Mount Girnar, a major tourist and pilgrim site near Junagadh city in the state. The 2.3km long ropeway is being touted as the longest temple ropeway in Asia.

Modi held the opposition responsible for the delay in completion of the Girnar ropeway project.

The project was proposed in 1983, and was delayed due to various reasons, most importantly due to the

ALAULI/TEGHRA (BIHAR), OCT 24 (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday addressed a poll rally in LJP founder Ram Vilas Paswan’s native Alauli assembly seat but refrained from speaking anything either against the party or its president Chirag Paswan who has been attacking him regularly.

After dissociating his party from the ruling NDA in Bihar, Chirag has been hitting out at the chief minister almost on a daily basis in his election meetings as well as in the social media, but Kumar has chosen not to react to him.

Kumar maintained the same approach and avoided making any reference either about Chirag or his party at his rally in Alauli during the day.

Alauli reserved seat includes Paswan’s birth place Saharbbani village in the Khagaria district.

Ram Vilas Paswan had started his political innings by winning from Alauli constituency on Samyukta Socialist Party (SSY) in 1969.

His younger brother Pashupati Kumar Paras, presently Lok Sabha member from the family pocket borough Hajipur, kept contact with the Alauli constituency for many years winning from there seven times in the past.

In 2015 Paras had lost to Chandan Kumar of the RJD.

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PM Modi inaugurates three key projects in Gujarat, through video conferencing, in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

environmental concerns, before the UPA government granted it conditional approval in 2011.

“Had they not created hurdles in the Girnar ropeway project, it would not have got stalled for so many years. People and tourists should have got its benefit a long back,” he said.

“As a nation, we all should think of the loss caused to the people and the country when such projects (Girnar ropeway) of public importance are stalled for a long time,” he said, adding that the new project will facilitate the pilgrims and tourists, and create job opportunities for the locals.

“More people will visit (a place) only when modern facilities are provided to tourists. Tourists want ease of living, ease of travelling,” he said.

Modi said the world’s tallest Statue of Unity attracted more than 45 lakh tourists before the pandemic. “Look at the Statue of Unity dedicated to Sardar Saheb (Vallabhbhai Patel).

The world’s tallest statue is becoming a huge tourist attraction. Before the coronavirus outbreak, over 45 lakh people had visited it. It is a big achievement in such a short time. It has been reopened (recently), and the number (of tourists) is increasing fast,” he said.

the past fought the battle to ensure social justice for the downtroddens and brought Bihar back on the path of development.

Prasad, who is in jail in Ranchi after his conviction in four cases of multi-crore rupees fodder scam, also made a scathing attack on rival NDA government in the state, saying “there is no jobs, atrocities against women have increased and happiness is missing from the face of farmers”. While, emphasising on its future plans for the state if voted to power, the RJD vision document also hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party for trying to “fool people” by announcing 19 lakh jobs in the state.

“Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been raising doubts on our promise of providing 10 lakh jobs, so how his future government will fulfil ally BJP’s declaration of 19 lakh jobs?”

Tejashwi asked.

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AHMEDABAD, OCT 24 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government is taking initiatives to strengthen the agriculture sector in the country so that farmers do not have to face any trouble.

His statement comes amid opposition to the new farm laws by farmers’ groups and political parties.

Modi was speaking after inaugurating three projects in Gujarat- one each related to agriculture, healthcare and tourism development- via video conference from New Delhi.

“In order to double the farmers’ income and to reduce the production cost and their troubles, we will have to increase our efforts with the changing times,” he said.

“Whether granting freedom to farmers to sell their produce anywhere in the country or creating thousands of farmer producer organisations, whether completing stalled irrigation projects or improving crop insurance scheme or 100 per cent neem-coating of urea or soil health card...the aim is to strengthen the agriculture sector so that farmers do not have trouble in farming. Initiatives like these are being taken continuously for it,” he said. He launched the state government’s Kisan Suryoday Yojana (KSY)

PATNA, OCT 24 (PTI): Rashtriya Janata Dal, which heads the opposition Grand Alliance coalition in the Bihar elections, released poll manifesto Saturday reiterating its promise of 10 lakh jobs and loan waiver for the farmers. The manifesto was released by Tejashwi Yadav at a press conference in the party office here.

The cover page of the manifesto displays photographs of Mahatama Gandhi, Dalits icon B R Ambedkar, freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, socialist veteransRam Manohar Lohia and Karpoori Thakur- Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan among others, but it does not have photo of the party’s founder and its charismatic leader Lalu Prasad. Tejshwi Yadav’s photo finds a prominent space on the cover page.

There is a message from Prasad in the document in which he highlighted how his party government in

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Sudan to normalise ties with Israel: Trump Egypt in the 1970s.

Trump said at least five other countries want to come into the deal, which is collectively called the Abraham Accords.

The new recognitions of Israel unify Arab nations around their common enemy, Iran. They also upend the traditional Arab strategy of refusing to normalize relations with Israel before an independent Palestinian state is created.

The Palestinians say the recognitions amount to betrayal.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned and rejected the agreement, saying a lasting

peace in the region depends on ending the Israeli occupation and creating a Palestinian state. Wasel Abu Yousef, a senior Palestinian official, called the agreement a “stab in the back” of the Palestinian people and their cause.

The Islamic militant group Hamas, which rules Gaza, also condemned the agreement.

Israel said the recognitions signal that the Palestinians have lost their “veto” over regional peace efforts.

Trump invited reporters to the Oval Office while still on the phone with Israeli and Sudanese leaders.

Trump said Sudan had dem-

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WASHINGTON, OCT 24 (AP): President Donald Trump announced Friday that Sudan will start to normalise ties with Israel, making it the third Arab state to do so as part of USbrokered deals in the run-up to Election Day. The announcement came after the North African nation agreed to put $335 million in an escrow account to be used to compensate American victims of terror attacks.

The attacks include the 1998 bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania by the al-Qaida network while its leader, Osama bin Laden, was living in Sudan. In exchange, Trump notified Congress on Friday of his intent to remove Sudan from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism.

It was foreign policy achievement for Trump just 11 days before Election Day. Previously, the Trump administration engineered diplomatic pacts between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain — the first since Jordan recognized Israel in the 1990s and

15TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED Late Imtimenla (Mami) Vüprü 01.07.1958 – 25.10.2005

1 Thessalonians 1:3 “We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your neighbor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”

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onstrated its commitment in battling terrorism.

“This is one of the great days in the history of Sudan,” Trump said, adding that Israel and Sudan have been in a state of hostilities for decades, even if they had not been in direct conflict.

In a statement released in Jerusalem, Netanyahu noted that in 1967, Khartoum hosted a conference where the Arab League called for no recognition, negotiations or peace with Israel.

“Today, Khartoum is

We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y o f Late Semedemba Jamir of Molungyimsen Village who left for the heavenly abode on 19-10-2020 would like to thank every individual who supported us through their prayers, physical presence and financial support at this time of sorrow. We regret our inability to thank everyone personally but we wish that our Almighty God would shower His blessings on every one of you.

However, due to their undying support, we would like to express our special gratitude to the following: 1. Molungyimsen Putu Menden (Council) 2. Molungyimsen Baptist Church 3. Loyung Village Council 4. Loyung Baptist Church 5. Tuli Lenden Baptist Church Late Semedemba Jamir lived a fruitful life in his 96 years on earth. He served the church as a Mapangsur for 12 years, as a Voluntary Naga National Worker in the village level for 3 years and as a Gaon Bura for nearly three decades. Such a strong willed, honest and selfless man will never truly be gone, for he has left such a loving presence in our hearts. We hope that his legacy will live forever.

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“You shall come to the grave at a full age, as a sheaf of grain ripens in its season” – Job 5:26

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Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Justice & Law. Born : 01-04-1943 – Died : 12-10-2020 Dearest Dad…your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Words are inadequate to express our appreciation for the love and support you have shown to us at the demise of our beloved late father C.M. Chang. We take this moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood with us during this tremendously difficult time.

We are blessed to have had our late father’s love and presence in our lives for so many years. Whilst it has not been easy to accept, we take comfort and solace in knowing that our late father is in a better home.

We thank each and every one of you for honouring our late father by supporting us emotionally, physically, financially, and also spiritually upholding us through your prayers. We greatly appreciate your loving tribute and it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh goes on despite US mediation STEPANAKERT, OCT 24 (AP): Rocket and artillery barrage hit residential areas Saturday hours after the United States hosted top diplomats from Armenia and Azerbaijan for talks on settling their decades-long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. The heavy shelling forced residents of Stepanakert, the regional capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, into shelters, as emergency teams rushed to extinguish fires.

Nagorno-Karabakh authorities said other towns in the region were also targeted

by Azerbaijani artillery fire.

There was no immediate information about casualties.

Officials in Azerbaijan claimed that the town of Terter and areas in the Gubadli region came under Armenian shelling early Saturday, killing a teenager.

They said that another 13-year-old boy died Saturday of wounds he received in an earlier shelling of Ganja, Azerbaijan’s second-largest city. Nagorno-Karabakh lies within Azerbaijan but

has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since a war there ended in 1994.

The current fighting that started September 27 marks the worst escalation in the conflict since the war’s end.

After two failed attempts by Russia to broker a truce, the US waded onto the scene on Friday, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hosting the Armenian and Azerbaijan foreign ministers for separate talks.

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Our special thanks to :Shri. Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri. R.N. Ravi, Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland Shri Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri. Y. Patton, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland.

Dr. S.C. Jamir, Ex C.M & Former Governor of Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Odisha Shri.T.R. Zeliang, Leader of Opposition, Nagaland

saying yes to peace with Israel, yes to recognition of Israel and yes to normalization with Israel,” Netanyahu said.

“This is a new era, an era of true peace — peace that is proceeding and widening with additional Arab countries. Three in the last few weeks.” He said Israeli and Sudanese teams will meet soon to discuss cooperation in agriculture, trade and other areas. Sudan also is opening its skies to Israeli flights, which will shorten trips to Africa and South America, he said.

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82. Shri W. Wangyuh Konyak, Former M.P Lok 33. Six Federating Units of Eastern Nagaland Sabha Students Union of Kohima 83. Shri Merentoshi R. Jamir, Ex Minister 84. M.D. NHAK 34. Chang Gazetted Officers Association 35. Chang Union Kohima 85. Doctors and Nurses, NHAK 36. Chang Baptist Lashong, Kohima 86. Zion Hospital 37. Chang Union Dimapur 87. Tibetan Parliament-in-exile 88. Tibetan Bhutan Buddhist Welfare 38. Chang Students Union Dimapur (CSUD) Association 39. Chang Baptist Lashong, Dimapur 40. Chang Khulei Setshang 89. The Dalai Lama Trust 41. Noksen Village Council 90. Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil (Bishop of 42. Noksen Village Baptist Lashong Kohima) 43. Noksen Students Union 91. N.N. Nagi School 92. Haak Baptist Church 44. Noksen Town Students Union 45. Noksen Thangjam Tuensang Town 93. Khudei Village Council 46. Litem Union Fellowship Kohima 94. Khudei Baptist Church 47. Litem Baptist Lashong 95. Yimchünger Tribal Council 48. Litem Village Council 96. Yimchünger Akherü Arihaka 49. Yonyu Village Council 97. Angami Public Organisation 50. Rev. T.W. Yamyap Konyak, State Chaplain 98. Dimapur Public Organisation, Nagaland 51. Rev. Achu Chang ES (CBLT) 99. Chingmei Range Public Organisation 52. Dr. Alen Pastor NBC 100. Rongmei Council Nagaland 101. NSCN (IM) Chang Region 53. Dr. W. Chingmak Pastor CBC Dimapur 54. Confederation of Chang Students Union 102. Naga Forum Delhi 55. 51 A/C NDPP Noksen 103. Nagaland Law Students Federation 56. 55 A/C NDPP Tobu 104. All Nagaland College Students Union 57. NDPP Central Youth Organisation 105. Nagaland State Bharat Scouts & Guides 58. NDPP Tuensang Region 106. Staff, Chief Minister Office 107. Media, Nagaland 59. NDPP Kiphire Region 60. NDPP Mon Region 108. U.S. Senator Paul Strauss Kindly accept our sincere apologies to those individual/organisation whose name is not mentioned.

Please accept our acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. We, the family members of Late Shri C.M Chang would like to sincerely thank all who cared and participated in his funeral ceremony.

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KXIP seal incredible win against SRH to stay afloat

Dubai, Oct 24 (PTI): Kings XI Punjab made an incredible comeback at the death, taking five wickets in the final two overs to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 12 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Saturday. Chasing a modest 127-run target, SRH batsmen committed ‘harakiri’ after a solid 56-run opening stand between skipper David Warner (35) and Jonny Bairstow (19) to be all out for 114 in 19.5 overs.

The win, their fourth on the trot, kept KXIP in the fray for play-offs as they jumped to fifth spot in the eight-team standings with 10 points from 11 games.

The defeat made life difficult for SRH even though they are mathematically still in with a chance of making the play-offs, but for that to happen they will need to win their remaining three games with good net run rates. SRH made a brisk start to their chase with skipper Warner and Bairstow adding 56 runs for the opening stand in 6.2 overs before KXIP bowlers inflicted three quick blows to make a return to the contest. Both Warner and Bairstow soon perished in quick succession before Abdul Samad (7) too failed to rise to the occasion. After

KXIP captain KL Rahul and SRH Captain David Warner during the toss. (pti)

the three quick blows, the going became tough for SRH as KXIP bowlers used the slow conditions to perfection to take the match deep.

SRH’s last match heroes, Manish Pandey (15) and Vijay Shankar (26) looked in good nick but both the players struggled to

Our place in points table appropriate:CSK coach Fleming

S h ar j a h , O ct 2 4 (IANS): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming said that there is a lot of hurt, disappointment and frustration within the camp after the three-time IPL champions crashed to Mumbai Indians (MI) by 10 wickets on Friday.

Fleming added that the loss to Mumbai Indians was symptomatic of the entire season which has gone totally wrong. He added that CSK deserve the bottom place in the points table. The Chennai franchise is placed eighth with six points.

“There is a lot hurt, disappointment, frustration that goes along with a disappointing season. There were a lot of things tried but we just couldn’t put a game together,” said Fleming after the humiliating loss on Friday.

“ We ’ve h a d h o l e s throughout, like losing a player before the start of the season to things like being one over short or losing a couple of wickets too many.

That can happen to a team off the pace. We don’t have the numbers from individuals, therefore our place in points table is probably appropriate.”

CSK were reduced to 24 for five in the power-play as MI seamers Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah ran riot. Boult picked three of those power-play wickets while Bumrah got two. “We were pretty stunned, we had a terrible power-play, losing wickets so quickly and frequently. The game was almost over in the powerplay itself. It was tough watching. They bowled well but we made them find ways of getting us out.”

up the ante and departed in the process. From thereon, SRH batsmen made heavy weather of the chase as KXIP bowlers reduced the equation to 17 runs off the last two overs. Bowling the penultimate over, Chris Jordan (3/17) dismissed Jason Holder and Rashid Khan in

successive deliveries to tilt the match in KXIP’s favour.

With 14 runs needed from the last over, Arshdeep Singh (3/23) dismissed Priyam Garg and Sandeep Sharma, and Khaleel Ahmed was run out as KXIP recorded a memorable victory. Earlier, SRH bowlers produced a clinical performance to restrict KXIP to a modest 126 for seven.

SRH bowlers responded impressively to their Warner’s decision to field first, picking wickets at regular intervals to control the innings.

KXIP Skipper KL Rahul (27), Chris Gayle (20) Mandeep Singh (17), who lost his father Hardev Singh earlier on Saturday, all got starts but their innings never got going as they failed to grab the momentum.

Even though Mandeep didn’t make a significant score, he and Nitish Rana, who made 81 for KKR despite the bereavement of his father-in-law Surinder Marwah, drew appreciation from batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for their lion-hearted efforts to play the games. “Loss of loved one hurts, but what’s more breathtaking is when one doesn’t get to say a final goodbye. Praying for @man-

deeps12, @NitishRana_27 and their families to heal from this tragedy.

Hats off for turning up today. Well played,” tweeted Tendulkar, who too lost his father a day before scoring an emotional unbeaten 140 against Kenya during the 1999 ODI World Cup. SRH perfectly planned Gayle’s dismissal who came at one down. They kept the big-hitting batsman quiet for a long time, consistently bowling wide of the off stump and in the process frustrated him.Gayle repeatedly tried to force his way out of the shackles but was dismissed by his West Indian teammate Holder (2/27), caught at long-off

by Warner with a wide of the stumps delivery in the 10th over.

Rashid (2/14) then went through the defence of captain Rahul in the first ball off the next over as KXIP slumped to 66 for three.

Chakravarthy stars with five-for in KKR’s 59-run win over DC

Leg-spinner Var un Chakravarthy dished out the best bowling performance of this IPL with a five-for after his batting colleagues stepped up in style as Kolk-

ata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 59 runs here on Saturday. Promoted to open the innings, Nitish Rana revelled in his new role as he overcame a personal tragedy to smash a whirlwind 81 and shared a game-changing 115-run stand with Sunil Narine (64) to lift KKR to an imposing 194/6 after being put in to bat.

Chasing a stiff target, Chakravarthy (5/20) and Pat Cummins (3/17) gave the Delhi Capitals batsmen a torrid time to restrict them to 135 for 9 in 20 overs.

Cummins gave a perfect start, dismissing both the openers Ajinkya Rahane (0) and in-form Shikhar Dhawan (6) in his first two overs. Then Chakravarthy played the finisher’s act in the back-end of the innings to choke the DC run chase.

Coming on the back of a horror batting show against Royal Challengers Bangalore when they crumbled to 84/8, KKR ticked all the boxes to keep their playoff hopes alive by securing their sixth win, with three matches left.

For DC, this was their second successive loss but they still maintained the second spot. Skipper Sheryas Iyer was the top-scorer for DC with 47 as he, along with

Rishabh Pant (27), held on after Cummins’ twin strike.

They took on the opposition attack in the second half but KKR’s strategy to press in Chakravarthy paid dividends. The spinner opened his account after Pant holed out at deep square leg and in his next over he got two in two, dismissing Shimron Hetmyer (10) and Iyer off consecutive balls.

Hetmyer fell while trying to clear the long on boundary, while Iyer could not connect well and was caught by Kamlesh Nagarkoti at long on. In his next over, Chakravarthy dismissed Marcus Stoinis and then picked his five-for in the fifth ball, cleaning up Axar Patel with a straight one.

Earlier, Nitish Rana revelled in his new opening role with a whirlwind 81, while Sunil Narine, playing in her first match after being cleared of suspect bowling, smashed a 32-ball 64 to propel KKR to 194 for 6 after being asked to bat.

Promoted to open, Rana smashed 13 fours and one six in his 53-ball 81, while Narine also came out all guns blazing, smacking four sixes and six fours as KKR put behind their horror show against Royal Challengers Bangalore to

post a stiff total.

The left-handed duo stitched together 115 runs from just 59 balls to seize the momentum. Having crumbled for 84 in their last match against RCB, KKR once again were staring down the barrel at 42/3 after 7.2 overs. Anrich Nortje grabbed the wickets of the under-performing Shubman Gill (9) and Rahul Tripathi (13) inside the Powerplay, while Kagiso Rabada accounted for Dinesh Karthik (3). Just when KKR’s tale of batting woes began to unfold, Rana came into do the rescue act, taking the attack to the experienced R Ashwin in an over that yielded 13 runs.

Rana first smacked Ashwin’s tossed up delivery for a six and followed it up with a boundary.

In the next over, Narine joined in to continue KKR’s run feast in the back-end of the innings in an incredible partnership. DC brought back Nortje but there was no respite for them and Rana brought up his fifty with an outside edge.

He was then seen dedicating his half-century to his father-in-law, who died of cancer recently, by showing a jersey customised by KKR as a special tribute to him.

Kapil Dev flashes double thumbs up sign after angioplasty New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) : India’s first World Cup-winning cricket captain Kapil Dev is well on road to recovery after a successful emergency coronary angioplasty, and this is evident from a photo in which the legendary all-rounder is seen flashing a double thumbs up sign from his hospital bed.

In the photo, 61-yearold Kapil’s daughter Amiya is also seen sitting on a chair beside his hospital bed smiling while he is posing for the camera. Kapil, according to a bulletin from Fortis-Escorts Heart Institute Hospital in south Delhi on Friday, was in the Intensive Care Unit and would be discharged in a couple of days.

The ‘Haryana Hurricane’, as Kapil is often called, himself tweeted late on Friday night to express his gratitude to his fans and

friends. “Thank you all for all the love and concern. I am overwhelmed with the good wishes and well on the road to recovery,” he wrote.

West Indian fast bowling great Courtney Walsh, who broke Kapil’s world Test record of 434 wickets in March 2000, reacted to the Indian legend’s tweet. “All the best master dev speedy recovery champ,” wrote Walsh, followed by a folded hands emoticon.

Kapil was operated upon on Thursday-Friday night, after he complained of acute chest pain.

That Kapil was in great spirits was also evident from a message he wrote on Friday on a WhatsApp group exclusively for the members of the 1983 World Cupwinning team.

“Hi everyone. I’m in good spirits and doing well.

On the way to a speedy re-

Kapil’s daughter Amiya is also seen sitting on a chair beside his hospital bed.

covery. Can’t wait to return to my golf game. You guys are my family. Thank you,” Kapil wrote in reply to the wishes of his former India team-mates who did the unthinkable by winning the World Cup against all odds in England.

Kapil was admitted to the Fortis-Escorts Heart

Institute Hospital in south Delhi at around 1 a.m. on Thursday-Friday, and Dr Atul Mathur, Director of Cardiology Department successfully performed an emergency coronary angioplasty. Angioplasty is a procedure to restore blood flow through the artery.

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Test wickets record that Kapil held for over six years, until March 2000, his other big achievement was to lead in limited overs cricket minnows India to World Cup triumph in 1983.

In an illustrious international career that ran from 1978 to 1994, Kapil captured 434 wickets and

scored 5,248 runs in 131 Tests, and bagged 253 wickets and made 3,783 runs in 225 ODIs. He was best known for his potent outswinger that accounted for many batting stalwarts.

As captain, Kapil also led India to triumph in the four-nation Rothmans Cup in Sharjah in 1985.

Kapil has won almost all the top sports and civil awards in India and also abroad. In 1979-80, the Indian government conferred on him the Arjuna Award, the Padma Shri in 1982, and the Padma Bhushan in 1991.

The International Cricket Council inducted him in its Hall of Fame in 2010 while the Board of Control for Cricket in India honoured him with its highest accolade, the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award, in 2013.

Bamford scores hat-trick as Leeds sink Aston Villa

STAMFORD,OCT 24 (AGENCIES): Patrick Bamford’s brilliant secondhalf hat-trick for Leeds United ended Aston Villa’s four-match winning start to the Premier League season, reports premierleague. com. Marcelo Bielsa’s side looked dangerous early on, Bamford going close with a diving header and Rodrigo seeing his effort deflected wide. At the other end, Luke Ayling cleared a Jack Grealish shot off the line.

Grealish narrowly failed to score a stunning opener after the break, dribbling from inside his own half before his shot was saved by Illan Meslier.

On 55 minutes, Leeds swept down the left wing and after Rodrigo’s shot had been parried by Emiliano Martinez, Bamford was on hand to finish. The Leeds striker cracked a fine second into the top corner from outside the penalty area 12 minutes later and he claimed a superb hattrick on 74 minutes with another calm finish into the far corner. Aston Villa stay second on 12 points while Leeds climb to third, two points behind.

The Leeds striker is congratulated by his team-mates Credit- Tom Jenkins.

to earn his side a hardearned point against Manchester City, who have now won once in four Premier League games.

Antonio’s spectacular acrobatic overhead volley from Vladimir Coufal’s cross put the Hammers ahead at London Stadium - and provided another twist in this unpredictable top-flight season.

But substitute Phil Foden equalised for City Antonio stunner helps six minutes after coming resolute West Ham on at the start of the second producing a really draw with Man City half, good turn to score followM i c h a i l A n t o n i o ing Joao Cancelo’s pass. scored a wonderful goal City dominated pos-

session and sent on Kevin de Bruyne, who had missed the previous two games through injury, but could not find a winner and remain anchored in the bottom half of the table after five games. In a setback for the visitors, Sergio Aguero did not appear for the start of the second half because of an injury.

Man United frustrated by Chelsea in goalless draw

Manchester United remain winless at Old Trafford in the Premier League this season after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Chelsea on Saturday.

United, who had lost their opening two home games of the season, have seven points from five games and are in 15th place while Chelsea are in sixth place on nine points from six games.

Marcus Rashford produced the first real effort on goal in the 35th minute when he found himself in space on the right but his low drive was well saved by the out-stretched right leg of Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy.

Mendy was in action again, six minutes later, as he dived to push a Juan Mata snap shot wide of the

post. Searching for a spark to bring the game alive, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brought on Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani in the 58th minute.

Uruguayan Cavani, making his United debut, almost scored from his first touch with a clever flick from a Bruno Fernandes cross that zipped into the side-netting.

Chelsea offered little threat and it was United who went the closest to a winner, in the 90th minute with Mendy at full stretch to keep out a well-struck, curling effort from Rashford.

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