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Vol. No. V Issue No. 284 RNI-ASSENG/2014/58385 | GUWAHATI THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2020 | PAGES 8 PRICE RS. 7.00 Is Britain really about to embrace Richard Freeman claims he chaos and misery for the sake... 02 'would never put a rider ... 07 Traffic Guidelines NEWS Sonowal dedicates 15.447 KM NH 37 Issued For Chhath Puja IN BRIEF Guwahati, November 18 : Guwahati traffic police on re-alignment Dibrugarh Bypass to the nation Wednesday issued traffic guidelines for the occasion of Baksa girl rescued Assam witnesses revolutionary changes in road development under the present dispensation: CM Chhath Puja on November 20 (Friday) and November 21 in West Bengal (Saturday).Special instructions were issued as well as re- Tamulpur, November 18 Transportation’. He said modal Logistic Hub at strictions on certain parts of the city on the occasion.Below : In a remarkable develop- that the Central government Jogighopa to the goodwill are the guidelines issued – ment, a Kolkata man who realising that a region no and sincerity of the Central 1. No vehicles will be allowed on MG Road except for allegedly made a girl from matter how prosperous it is Government. He also said those of devotees. Assam fall in love with cannot prosper without that people of Assam had 2. Vehicles coming from Bharalumukh can go through AT him while playing the seamless connectivity, to resort to agitation for a Road or HB Road. online game PUBG and Union Minister for Road single bridge over the 3. Public buses coming from Chandmari can go via Dis- took her away to West Transport and Highways Brahmaputra. However, trict Library to Panbazar towards AT Road. Bengal, has been nabbed Nitin Gadkari under the now under the leadership 4. Light vehicles will also be allowed to cross GNB Road by Tamulpur authorities. leadership of Prime Minis- of Narendra Modi the Cen- from TC School Point in the same manner. The Baksa girl and her ter Narendra Modi brought tral Government has ap- 5. Buses coming in from Khanapara will also be required lover have both been about policy changes and proved the construction of go via AT Road. brought to Assam.The as result of which Assam five new bridges over the 6. Heavy vehicles, ASTC buses coming from outside controversial PUBG, we Guwahati will not be allowed to enter the city. They will be are all aware, is quite ca- along with other Northeast- river. Sonowal also said that diverted towards NH 37. pable of wreaking havoc ern states have witnessed the amount of works per- on people's personal Rs. 3 lakh crore investment formed by the present State 7. Trucks coming from Lokhra, Gorchuk, Six Mile will be lives. The family of the on road sector. He, there- government over 4.5 years barred from entering the city on November 20. Baksa girl found that out fore, thanked the Union becomes clear if anybody 8. Devotees can park their vehicles in MG Road. Arrange- the hard way after she Guwahati, November 18 : Engineering Procurement rated a railway overbridge Minister on behalf of 3.5 does comparative analysis ments are also made for parking in TRP Road (Fancy eloped with her 'PUBG Chief Minister Sarbananda and Construction (EPC) on the stipulated stretch. crore people of the state. between the performance Bazar), Lakhi path, Chambers road (Machkowa), MS Road lover' in Kolkata. The 22- Sonowal today inaugu- basis of the Ministry of Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sonowal of the present BJP led gov- (Fancy Bazar), SRCB Road (Lakhtokia). year-old girl and her 23- rated realignment of NH 37 Road Transport and High- Sonowal said that the also said that contrary to ernment and the previous 9. There will be no interruptions for ambulance and essen- year-old lover were finally from Bogibeel Junction to ways has been implemented present Narendra Modi led 60 years of rule of the Con- Congress governments at tial services. tracked down in Kolkata Bakul (Dibrugarh Bypass) by National Highways and Central Government after gress, the BJP led Central the state. He also said that 10. It was informed that parking space is also made avail- after an extensive man- at a programme held at Infrastructure Develop- assuming power in 2014 government brought about in the last 15 years the Lok able at Sonaram Field and MCH. hunt launched by the Japisajia in Dibrugarh to- ment Corporation Limited. took the initiatives of bring- unprecedented changes in Nirman Department con- 11. On November 20, parking will be barred at AT Road, Assam Police.The girl in day. It may be noted that The length of the project is ing about revolutionary the last six years. He also structed more than 15 thou- MLN Road, ARB Road, SS Road and HB Road from 7am question - hailing from the construction of 15.447 km which is con- changes in connectivity of attributed AIIMS at sand kilometre road, be- onwards. Tamulpur's Mohkuma - Dibrugarh Bypass/ Re- structed for a project cost the country especially in Changsari, Indian Agricul- sides conversion of more 12. Puja Volunteers are asked to assist the police in help- sensationally went miss- alignment of NH-37 from of Rs. 96.84 crore. Chief the Northeast though tural Research Centre at than one thousand wooden ing them during the occasion. ing on November 5, caus- Bogibeel Junction at KM Minister Sonowal as a part championing the cause of Gogamukh, Indian Institute bridges into concrete 13. Commuters are requested to avoid MG Road during ing great distress to her 581.700 to KM 597.147 on of the project also inaugu- ‘Transformation through of Design at Jorhat, Multi- bridges. He Contd...Page 6 the festival and are advised to Contd...Page 6 family members. After the missing girl's family mem- bers raised a complaint at BJP to contest all 12 BTAD seats the local police station, Direct Funding to KAAC have she was finally tracked k down at a nondescript vil- in 2021 Assm Assembly Election k y lage in North 24 Parganas been agreed by the Central y

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c district of West Bengal. cided in the meeting. It will and does not need the help c Zubeen to pay be attended by chief minis- of BPF. There have been se- bills of patients ter Sarbanada Sonowal and vere allegations on BPF of Guwahati, November 18 : Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and running the council like a Amid the ongoing COVID- other office-bearers. Union fiefdom. Hagrama Mohilary, 19 pandemic, Assam icon Home Minister Amit Shah, the BPF chief is facing the Zubeen Garg, in a bid to BJP President JP Nadda will wrath of its current alliance give back to society, has also be present during the partner. Top BJP leaders like decided to organize a ses- meeting.The Assam Assem- Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma are sion to help patients in Guwahati, November 18 : tive Assembly) in the 126 bly Elections are due in mid- lambasting Hagrama’s 15- Guwahati city. Around 3.30 The Bharatiya Janata Party member house.As per 2021 and there are clear indi- year rule for gross negli- pm, renowned singer (BJP) is about to break its al- Ranjeet Kumar Dass, Presi- cations that this partnership gence and corruption. Much Zubeen Garg reached the liance with the Bodoland dent, BJP Assam, a meeting with BPF will be abandoned. to the enjoyment of support- Ayursundra uperspecialty People’s Front (BPF) in with the BJP central commit- This year’s Bodoland Terri- ers and crowds, the war of Hospital. Zubeen along Assam. In the current Assam tee for the Assam Assembly torial Council election has words between BJP and BPF Diphu, November 18 : sion, NLCPR, Special Pack- day. As notification from with his wife, eminent fash- government, the BPF is BJP’s Elections 2021 will be held in become a straight fight be- has reached a different level “Direct Funding to Karbi age, NITTI Aayog etc. This Central Government or- ion designer Garima Saikia coalition partner with its 12 New Delhi on 20 November. tween the BJP and the BPF. this time.BPF under the lead- Anglong Autonomous can be termed as the great- der issued by Hills Area Garg, was received by MLAs (Member of Legisla- The continuation of the part- The BJP Assam is confident ership of Hagrama Mohilary Council (KAAC) have est achievement to Department (HAD) refer- Manoj Kr. Deka, the Chief been agreed by the Cen- KAAC,” said Tuliram ence No. HAD.120/2015/ Executive Officer has been ruling the BTC for 15 years and normally allies tral Government in all Ronghang, Chief Executive 53-A Dated 6th Novem- of Ayursundra Super Patricia Mukhim Resigns Central Sponsored Member (CEM) of KAAC ber 2020, direct funding specialty Hospital. The with whichever party forms the state government in Scheme, including AIBP, in a Press Conference at of all Central Sponsored team interacted with the 15th Finance Commis- KAAC Conference Hall to- Scheme Contd...Page 6 hospital management, From Editors Guild of India Dispur. In Contd...Page 6 doctors, and discussed Guwahati, November 18 : Editors Guild of India (EGI) the facilities, service, and Editor of The Shillong Times on Tuesday in protest infrastructure provided Patricia Mukhim has re- against what she called, the National Rail & amp; Transportation by the hospital. signed as a member of the organizations "complete si- lence" on the recent High Court ruling which refused Institute (NRTI) launches 7 new Programmes PM Modi speaks with US to quash an FIR against her and held her guilty of creat- 2 B. Tech UG Programmes, 2 MBA and 3 MSc Programmes on core applied sector President-elect Biden ing communal disharmony guilty of creating communal Guwahati, November,18 : MSc Programmes on core Economics which are the ham, UK and is highly prom- Discusses COVID-19, through her Facebook post disharmony a crime under With an eye on future, In- applied sector. The 2 B core areas the Nation is look- ising. The international ex- in July.Resigning from the Section 153 CrPC and re- dian Railway launches 7 Tech Programs are focused ing forward to. The MSc posure to the students will Indo-Pacific, climate change Editors Guild of India, the fused to quash an FIR filed new academic programs on Rail Infrastructure, Rail Program on Systems Engi- be unparalleled. These New Delhi, November 18 : tion was declared earlier this veteran journalist said the by the Lawsohtun Dorbar aimed at creating best skill Systems and Communica- neering and Integration is programmes are highly in- US President-elect Joe month. PM Modi congratu- Guild was silent about her Shnong (a traditional insti- sets in Railway Infrastruc- tions Engg, while the MBA offered in association with ter-disciplinary and appli- Biden and Prime Minister lated Biden and his running case, while it issued state- tution). Now that Diwali is ture Management, Systems programs are focused at the University of Birming- cation Contd...Page 6 Narendra Modi hold phone mate Kamala Harris on their ments condemning the ar- done and dusted and things & Communication En- Transportation and Supply conversation on Tuesday. victory and reiterated New rest of non-member Arnab are back to business as gineering and Transporta- Chain Management which PM Modi congratulated Delhi's commitment to the Goswami whose arrest was usual, I wish to convey to tion cum Supply Chain are of highest priority in the Biden on his victory and Indo-US strategic partner- not even on grounds of jour- you and all the members of Management. National Rail coming years. The MSc also discussed on issues of ship and discussed their nalistic pursuits.On Novem- this much-revered league of and Transportation Insti- Programs are focused on "shared priorities and "shared priorities and ber 10 the single bench judge editors of the most presti- tute (NRTI), Vadodra has the Systems Engineering of Meghalaya High Court in gious publications in this launched 2 B. Tech UG and Integration, Systems his ruling found Mukhim country Contd...Page 6 Programmes, 2 MBA and 3 and Analytics, Policy and The 17th General Conference of All Assam Students Union (AASU) begins from today Guwahati, November 18 : join active politics.The also on that the chief ad- polls.Incidentally, AJP is The 17th General Confer- terms of AASU president viser of AASU Samujjal the second political party concerns".Matters related concerns". Taking to ence of All Assam Stu- Dipanka Kumar Nath and Bhattacharya will be retir- to be formed by AASU af- to COVID-19 pandemic, cli- microblogging site Twitter, dents Union (AASU) be- general secretary Lurinjyoti ing from the outfit during ter Asom Gana Parishad, mate change, and coopera- Modi wrote, "Spoke to US gins from Wednesday at Gogoi are ending and both the general conference. which came into being in tion in the Indo-Pacific Re- President-elect Joe Biden on Duliajan in Dibrugarh dis- the leaders are expected to Bhattacharya, who is re- 1985 after signing of the gion was addressed.New phone to congratulate him. trict. The four-day confer- take contest in the next as- ported to be unhappy with Assam Accord that ended Delhi: US President-elect We reiterated our firm com- ence is expected to an- sembly polls.While Gogoi the way AJP is shaping up, the six-year-long anti-for- Joe Biden spoke with Prime mitment to the Indo-US stra- nounce the office-bearers was slated to join AJP, has remained mum on the eigners agitation-in which Minister Narendra Modi on tegic partnership and dis- of the new political party there's no clarity yet on speculations. There's no both AASU and AJYCP Tuesday night in their first cussed our shared priorities and also witness several which party Nath would indication yet on whether played a key role.Both or- phone conversation since and concerns - Covid-19 prominent faces of AASU join. Since both have been BJP-led coalition in the they will join anti-BJP he will join any political ganizations had spear- k k y y the results of the US elec- pandemic, Contd...Page 6 leaving the platform to vehemently opposing the state, it is expected that fronts.Speculations are party and contest the next headed Contd...Page 6 m m c c SPECIAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 2 Trump campaign abandons Is Britain really about to embrace chaos part of legal challenge to and misery for the sake of Brexit dogma? Pennsylvania election results British business and finance are continent of which it is part. It leading manufacturing exporter, "we all Britain wants and needs is a holding their breath. Few can quite always has. It always will. Global need that deal". From Ian Wright, Canada-style, no-frills deal. There law by identifying mail-in ballots before election believe that a British government Britain is just another vacuous CEO of the Food and Drink has to be more.On data alone, the day that had defects - such as lacking an inner could drive the British economy this slogan. Whatever happens on 1 Association: "No deal would… put heart of the 21st-century economy, "secrecy envelope" or lacking a voter's signature close to the brink. Surely no sane January is but the beginning of at risk the choice, quality and a skinny deal is not remotely on the outside envelope - so that the voter could government, entrusted with our another chapter in Britain's affordability of food and drink." enough. The Japan-UK trade deal fix it and ensure their vote would count, a moved collective wellbeing, could calmly relationship David Wells, drops necessary privacy and called "curing".Republican-heavy counties contemplate imposing on its citizens with Europe. CEO of protection standards for data trade, "followed the law and did not provide a notice immense trade disruption, transport Of course Logistics again barely reported. The EU and cure process, disenfranchising many", the chaos, shortages in medicine, fresh we will have UK, says a cannot allow Britain's financial lawsuit said.Cliff Levine, a lawyer representing foods and key technologies? Then to strike deal is "vital services industries and hi-tech the Democratic National Committee, which is there's the rise in unemployment trade to keep the companies to opt out of conforming A Report : Allegation that 682,479 mail-in and seeking to intervene, said it was not clear how created by two lockdowns and bargains on trucks to EU data standards, otherwise absentee ballots were illegally processed without many voters were given the chance to fix their widespread bankruptcies. Even a everything moving". Britain just becomes a global data- its representatives watching has been droppedA ballot. But, he said, the number was minimal and minimalist deal, as John Major said from organic Mike Hawes, washing hub. Without a deal on data supporter of President Donald Trump holds a certainly fewer than the margin - almost 70,000 - last week, will be far more brutal than food to cars. speaking for standards, as the international protest sign as police stand guard behind, outside that separates Biden and Trump. "The numbers anyone expects.Yet for what? A Equally, with the motor director of the Financial Conduct the Pennsylvania Convention CenterPresident aren't even close to the margin between the two utopian conception of sovereignty services, industry, Authority warned last week, British Donald Trump's campaign has withdrawn a central candidates, not even close," Levine said.In any that even in the full flush of empire whether says: "Only financial services stand on a cliff part of its lawsuit seeking to stop the certification case, there is no provision in state law preventing never held true? Surely rationality we're talking an ambitious edge. So does virtually every British of the election results in Pennsylvania, where counties from helping voters to fix a ballot that must prevail and a deal that goes trade in data deal… will business deploying data.The No 10 Democrat Joe Biden beat Trump to capture the contains a technical deficiency. Levine said the well beyond the skinny Canada- or mutual recognition safeguard livelihoods court is deaf to all of this. state and help win the White House.Ahead of a lawsuit did not contain any allegation that style deal with the EU - which Boris of audit standards, Will Hutton and drive Grassroots for Europe, a network of Tuesday hearing in the case, Trump's campaign somebody voted illegally."They really should Johnson says is all he wants - will there will have to be an investment." There was more in the 200 pro-EU groups around the on Sunday dropped the allegation that 682,479 be suing the counties that didn't allow [voters] be struck?But here we are. As I write, accommodation with the 450 million same vein from farmers, chartered country, is trying, to its credit, to mail-in and absentee ballots were illegally to make corrections," Levine said. "The goal with days to complete negotiations people on our doorstep. And accountants, the pharmaceutical raise the salience at the last with its processed without its representatives should be making sure every vote and secure ratification, nobody because they are part of a bigger industry, ceramics, the City, motor Voices for a Better Deal social media watching.The campaign's slimmed-down lawsuit, counts."Pennsylvania's top election official, knows whether there will be no deal unit, they will get more of their way manufacturers, airports, airlines, campaign, highlighting the filed in federal court on Sunday, maintains the aim secretary of state Kathy Boockvar, a Democrat, - or "Canada", which is barely better. than we will ours. Only Brexit energy, creative industries, hi-tech. concerns of business, finance, of blocking Pennsylvania from certifying a victory responded in court on Sunday, asking the judge The reasons are well rehearsed. A ideologues, in the same la-la land as Even country landowners and the university, science and trade union for Biden in the state, and it maintains its claim to dismiss the case. State courts are the proper reckless, unfocused, Brexit- Donald Trump in their denial of security industry added their leaders. It's a commentary on our that Democratic voters were treated more favorably jurisdiction for the subject, and the lawsuit obsessed prime minister. A Tory reality, could think otherwise.Three weight. I can't remember such times that before a national than Republican voters.The Associated Press on contains no "plausible claim for relief on any party in thrall to its Brexiter ultras. A weeks ago, the outgoing director- urgency and unanimity from every emergency there is no sustained, 7 November called the presidential contest for legal theory", the state's lawyers wrote.More lapdog rightwing media. And too general of the CBI, Carolyn Fairbairn, nook and cranny of British business. high-profile effort to sound the former vice president Joe Biden, after determining than 2.6m mail-in ballots were reported received many of the potential countervailing did manage to gather an For their pains, it was hardly tocsin. In its absence, this is the best that the remaining ballots left to be counted in by counties, and no report of fraud or accuracy forces, from the opposition through astonishing 71 trade associations reported.And yet, even if there is we can do.The Labour party, Pennsylvania would not allow Trump to catch problems has been made by state or county to business itself, are afraid of and professional bodies, no deal by 1 January, with all the apparently, is even debating voting up. Trump has refused to concede.The remaining election officials or prosecutors.A key theme of offering high-profile arguments for encompassing virtually the entire immediate chaos it will cause, there for Johnson's deal to show it has claim in the lawsuit centres on disqualifying ballots Trump and his supporters has been their claim something better out of fear of British economy, to jointly insist on will have to be some arrangement left Remain behind. It would be a cast by voters who were given an opportunity that Philadelphia - a Democratic bastion where being cast as undemocratic an ambitious trade deal - and warn negotiated over 2021, as the category error. This fiasco must be to fix mail-in ballots that were going to be Trump lost badly - had not allowed Trump's Remoaners.Thus the obvious goes of the consequences of no deal. environment secretary, George owned by Johnson and the disqualified on a technicality.The lawsuit charges campaign representatives to watch mail-in and unsaid. Britain has no option but to Steve Elliott, CEO of the Chemical Eustice, conceded to the BBC in Conservative party. Labour's role in that "Democratic-heavy counties" violated the absentee ballots processed and tabulated. engage extensively with the Industries Association, says as the September, arguing that the the years ahead will be to campaign intransigent EU would by then have on endless issue after issue - on to come to its senses. More to the data, financial standards Samsung Expands its 2020 Lifestyle TV Line-up point, so would the British equivalence, transport logistics, government. 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Awe-inspiring torque is and powerful sound. 3 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 NORTHEAST NSCN (I-M) on Z-plus security 12,13,409 total electors in by GoI to its leadership state: Draft electoral roll DIMAPUR, November 18 : Draw- defend the political identity of Naga tion to the Naga political movement, said it was agreed that political dia- ing attention to comparison made struggle is already laid bare before the Centre came looking for NSCN logue would be held at the highest by WC, NNPGs over the issue of Z- the people and also what was de- (I-M)'s collective leadership who level, i.e. Prime Minister level, with- plus category security provided by laying the peace process needed no were based abroad that time. It said out pre-condition and outside India the government of India top leader- further elaboration. NSCN(I-M) re- that Prime Minister PV Narashimha in a third country. Accordingly, it said, ship of NSCN (I-M), the MIP said minded that the Framework Agree- Rao had gone all the way to Paris in the talks were held abroad in Paris, this arose because of New Delhi's ment of August 3, 2015 was the ini- 1995 to meet NSCN (I-M) leaders- New York, The Hague, Bangkok and seriousness of dealing its leaders tiative of Prime Minister Narendra chairman Isak Chishi Swu and gen- Chiangmai (Thailand), Zurich, who had arrived New Delhi at Geneva, Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Centre's invitation, to carry forward Vienna and Milan. The peace process the Naga political talks and there- further changed for the better with fore, drawing any comparison was the signing of Amsterdam Joint superfluous.In a statement, NSCN(I- Communiqué on July 11, 2002, giv- M) through its MIP narrated the se- ing official recognition to the "unique quence of events by recalling that history and situation of the Nagas". once its collective leadership reached This was considered as the first real- DIMAPUR, November 18 : The State Elec- lodge on or before December 15, 2020.CEO New Delhi they were provided Z- istic step forward in the political ne- tion department has informed that draft pub- stated that every such claim or objection plus security with Intelligence Bu- gotiation. In order to further boost lication of electoral rolls in connection with should either be presented to the electoral reau (IB) quarter at their official resi- the peace process, it said govern- special summary revision of photo electoral registration officer or to the booth level of- dence. MIP said the leaders were ment of India then invited NSCN (I- rolls with respect to January 1, 2021 as the ficer (BLO) or sent by post to the office of extended the high profile security M) leaders to come to New Delhi and qualifying date, has been done by the elec- the electoral registration officer. One could because they carried the Naga po- gave full commitment to take care of toral registration officers in all the 60 as- also visit www.nvsp.on or download voter litical mandate after the Centre their security concern. Accepting the sembly constituencies in the state on No- helpline app from Google playstore for signed ceasefire with NSCN (I-M) Modi and was signed in his presence eral secretary Th Muivah. NSCN(I- invitation, it said Swu and Muivah vember 16, 2020.As per the draft published online registration and for submitting to pave way for solution. MIP said along with other high dignitaries of M) pointed out that it had put a pre- reached New Delhi in December 2002. electoral roll, the total number of electors in objections.In addition, CEO said the spe- everything was done by the gov- the government of India, including condition that to start political ne- Prior to this, a memorandum of un- the state stood at 1213409 (612429 male and cial campaign dates for special summary ernment of India which NSCN (I-M) India's defence minister, Indian Army gotiation, New Delhi should derstanding (MoU) was signed on 600980 female), which includes a total of revision 2021 have also been fixed on No- leaders had not asked for. NSCN (I- chief and national security adviser recognise Naga issue as "political" November 18, 2002, in Milan to 1205655 general electors (604758 male and vember 20 and November 21, 2020 and De- M) said "New Delhi knows too well (NSA) also witnessed by the whole and stop terming it as "India's inter- formalise their travel to New Delhi, 600897 female) and 7754 service electors cember 4 and December 5, 2020.On those who carried the Naga political issue world as it was telecast live. NSCN nal law and order Issue". Ultimately, even as government of India took (7671 male and 83 female).In a press release, days, the respective BLOs would be and who required high profile secu- (I-M) emphasised that this was the the ceasefire was officially declared the "conscious decision" decision the chief electoral officer (CEO) Nagaland present in the polling stations with the elec- rity cover" and for which no group political significance of the agree- on August 1, 1997 after NSCN (I-M) to discontinue its ban on the Abhijit Sinha stated that if, in reference to toral roll and the various forms to facilitate can mislead the Naga people on ment that was mutually agreed upon was convinced of the change of organisation under the Unlawful the qualifying date, there was any claim for any eligible citizens who want to enrol or Naga issue. Further NSCN(I-M) re- and signed.NSCN(I-M) said that af- policy of government of India to- Activities (Prevention) Act, the inclusion of name in the electoral roll or any correct one's particulars or delete one's iterated that who is doing what to ter realising the futility military solu- wards the Naga issue. NSCN(I-M) statement added. objection to inclusion of name or any ob- name or submit objections to the inclu- Notification jection to particulars in any entry, one could sion of any name. CM Rio's statement nothing but a sheer for election PIB Guwahati Webinar on 'Assam sign of arrogance: Naga People's Front of Tiwa as Potential Destination for Industries Kohima, November 18 : NPF took a jab at the CM by stat- duty of the opposition to keep on barking."Nagaland CM Autonomous and Services to bolster Economic ing that the minister might have "exhausted with other Neiphiu Rio on Friday stated that, it is the duty of the op- Council words to defend himself"In a press statement by Naga position (here NPF) to keep on "barking" upon being asked Growth and Development' People's Front, the members strongly rejected Chief Minis- about NPF's stand on increase in tax"It is a known fact that declared at Guwahati, Nov 18 : Emerging Tourist and optimism the potential of North-Eastern ter, Neiphiu Rio's recent statement in the media. The state- every state is running through difficult times due to the Business Destinations of North-East to India, ShriSauravChakrabarti, Vice-Presi- ment by Rio about the opposition party voicing for the pandemic but the Government has no right to drain the Nagaon spur Socio-Economic development of dent, Tata Teleservices said that services extra tax levied on petroleum products by his PDA Govern- public pocket at the cost of their livelihood. There are many A correspondent : AtmaNirbhar Bharat, experts opined in a sector are dynamically affected by demand ment as 'barking', is nothing "but a sheer sign of arrogance" ways and means where the Government can regain its defi- NAGAON, Nov Webinar organised by Press Information and supply of the market and a smooth stated the release.The release took a jab at the minister by cit but not through the right of the people to Food and 18: As per directives Bureau, Guwahati on the topic 'Assam as workability of power and infrastructure stating that the minister might have "exhausted with other Shelter," said NPF.NPF further warned the Naga public to of Assam State Potential Destination for Industries and sector adds to the ease of doing business words to defend himself."The release posed a question for not be carried out by the CM's statement of petroleum prices Election Commis- Services to bolster Growth and Develop- and affecting its marketability, potentially CM Rio of "How can a Chief Minister of a State behave like in Nagaland being lower than the other neighbouring states. sion, the Deputy ment' here today. Experts from Industry fra- and competence of its services. Enlisting a dictator and trying to shut the mouth of the opposition "When our neighbouring states like Manipur, Mizoram and Commissioner of ternity including organisations of Minis- all the vital processes in hospitality and party for opposing his Government 'cruel decision' over Arunachal Pradesh to mention a few and whose states, the Nagaon, Kabitha try of Power, Water Resources, Steel, Coal, tourism sector, Shri JP Shaw, former Re- the heavy tax levied on petroleum'?Nagaland CM Neiphiu transportation route covers more distant than our state is Padmanavon (IAS) Cement and Hydel Energy and allied gional Director (East) for Indiatourism Rio on Friday stated that, it is the duty of the opposition cheaper in petroleum rate, then how can the Chief Minister sectoral Industries along with academi- Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism said that huge (here NPF) to keep on "barking" upon being asked about claimed that even after his Government impose huge tax declared notification cians deliberated and discussed about the potential in waterways, highways and rail- NPF's stand on increase in taxNPF even pointed out that percentage, Nagaland petroleum prices is still lower than today for election of market potential and its awareness from ways would provide the momentum for de- Rio's government has failed to drain the public money in other neighbouring states?" added the release. Tiwa Autonomous socio-economic, academic and policy per- velopment socio-economic development the name of 'Covid-Cess' and that his government has again Council in almost 10 spective. Talking about Central Govern- of the region including tourism with ad- come up with a new formula to extract public money.On IIT-G to transform wastes seats in the district. ment initiatives and its efficacy for public vantage of bio-diversity and rivers and Friday Rio termed the State Government's decision to in- In a press release awareness, ShriShibasisBasu, water resources including Brahmaputra. He crease the tax on petrol and diesel as a "normal hike." He into valuable chemicals issued by Samar ED(Materials Management), SAIL-IISCO said resource optimisation and technology added that the fuel prices in the state were still lower in Guwahati, November 18 : The Indian Institute of Technol- Kalita, district Steel Plant, Burnpur, PaschimBardhamaan efficacy is pivotal for business develop- comparison to other neighbouring states. While interact- ogy Guwahati (IIT-G) on Monday said its researchers have information and said that Emerging Destinations of North- ment. Talking about the provisos of the ing with media persons he said, "That is a normal hike and formulated efficient 'pincer' catalytic systems that trans- public relations East has tremendous potential for various Constitution, AbdurRahmanMallick, Ad- form industrial/biomass wastes into valuable our price is lower than our neighbouring states... still we officer stated that Sectors, be it tourism, hospitality, culinary, vocate Delhi High Court said that aware- are below our neighbouring states."Upon being probed by chemicals.According to the research team, tiny amounts of services, Industry, Hydel and Power sec- ness of socio-economic development and the media to comment on NPF's stand who termed the in- these 'pincer catalysts' repeatedly convert large amounts the last date of tor, entrepreneurial potential in agro-food, potential of the North-East India is of crease in tax as a "cruel decision" by the state government of industrial waste such as glycerol into lactic acid and submission of fruits and value-added secondary sectors prominence for its marketability and ser- and demanding an immediate rollback, Rio replied, "it is the hydrogen.Such catalysts also efficiently convert nomination papers is of Assam and the region. He said these viceability. Dr KishorGoswami, Professor bioethanol, a low-energy density fuel, into high-energy till 3pm on Novem- have potential to be 'Engines of Socio-eco- of Economics in Department of Humani- density butanol."Pincer catalysts are complex molecules in ber 25 next and the nomic Growth and Development' of the ties and Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur Upendra Chandra which, an organic moiety holds on tightly to a metal core, nomination papers North-Eastern India. He said that re- that competence of the tourist and business much like the claws of a crab," Dr Akshai Kumar Alape will be examined on sources of the region have the advantage destinations of North East is its strength Nath rememberd Seetharam from the Department of Chemistry and Centre following day ie on of bio-diversity and being environment which has to be strategically and optimally SIPAJHAR, Nov 18 : As part of the programme of paying for Nanotechnology, IIT Guwahati, said in a November 26. friendly. He said that whether it is Hydel developed for capacity business and talent tributes to Late Upendra Chandra Nath, leading social activ- statement.The conversion of valuable intermediates such Besides, the date of Power, Steel, Coal or Cement, the region development of the region. The informative as glycerol and ethanol, produced during the process- ists of greater Sipajhar area in Darrang district on his second withdrawal of has tremendous opportunities for its mar- and knowledge webinar was planned and death anniversary a memorial meet was organized at ing of biomass, into industrially useful chemicals has ketability and potentially. He said that coordinated by ShriSamratBandyopadhyay, elicited much interest worldwide, the team said.Glycerol, nomination papers is optimised resource management and bet- Joint Director (M & C), PIB, Guwahati. Se- Rajapukhuri village. The memorial meet was presided over scheduled on Novem- by Dharma Kanta Nath, retired principal of Garukhuti Higher for example, which is a by-product in biodiesel produc- ter talent development is the competence nior officers of PIB were present in webinar. Secondary School. Addressing the meet Dr Lokeshar Nath, tion, can be transformed into lactic acid and hydrogen, ber 28 up to 3pm. which would provide an advantage and Ms BarnaliMahanta, Information Assistant, retired principal of Mangaldai college, Dandadhar Nath, prin- the former used extensively in food, pharmaceutical, cos- It is however which has to be leveraged in competitive PIB welcomed the experts as the webinar cipal, Garukhuti Higher Secondary School, Fakharuddin metic and polymer industries, and the latter in the en- stated in the release markets. ShriSatyabrata Banerjee, Chief delved into details on the various aspects of Ahmed, social activists, Upendra Kumar Nath, retired princi- ergy sector. Likewise, ethanol obtained from biomass can that vote in those 10 Engineer Civil and HoD, DVC, Maithon the topic such as market potential, socio- pal, Garukhuti Higher Secondary School, Lohit Chandra Nath, be converted into high quality fuel. While bioethanol constituencies will be that learning from other regions of the coun- economic, growth and development, founder head master, Satkhali-Hatimuria High school were has lower energy density than gasoline and corrodes held on December try would provide the competitive advan- among others. The interactive Webinar has discussed on the life and achievements of late Nath in de- engine parts when used directly, it can be transformed 17 next from 7-30 tage for industrial products and services enthusiastic participation of students, aca- tails. A book on life and social contributions of late Nath into higher energy butanol that is immiscible in water am to 4-30pm and sector. He said that with environment- demicians and industrial fraternity of and non-corrosive in nature. The conversion of glycerol titled Pita Swarga, edited by Padum Nath and published by re-vote if it is needed friendly technologies, Civil Engineering Assam as they said that this information the family members of late Nath was released by Jitendra and ethanol into such useful products hinges on the Constructions are dynamically improving cum knowledge Webinar would help them development of efficient catalysts that can bring about will be held on the its construction techniques along with its in informed decision making and to cel- Kumar Nath. Earlier the ceremonial lamp was lit and portrait day next ie on of late Nath was garlanded by Bijoya Hazarika, wife of late these transformations.The research team rationally de- environment-friendly processes for con- ebrate and experience the joy and success Nath. It may be mentioned here that retired teacher of Sipajhar signed and tested a large library of "pincer catalysts" to December 18. struction, capacity building and infrastruc- of Industrial development. Along with stu- Academy Upendra Chandra Nath was one of the leading be used for these transformations.The experiments were Similarly, counting of ture development. He said that Assam has dents, eminent journalists and other gov- social activists and he was the ex president of Garukhuti carried out under environmentally benign conditions votes will be held on huge potential in textile, culinary, eco-tour- ernment senior officials from Doordarshan Gaon Panchyat,Rajapukhuri Tarun Sangha ,ex vice president without the use of hazardous reagents and solvents.The December 19, 2020, ism, Adventure tourism, environment- Guwahati, Regional Outreach Bureau, of Kurua Samaby Samitee Limited, Garukhuti Anchalik Yuvak most efficient "pincer catalyst" was found to be one that the release stated. friendly hydel power and socio-cultural Guwahati, All India Radio Guwahati were Sangha and also advisor of Rajapukhuri Gaon Unnayan had least crowding around the metal centre. development of the region. Talking with also present on the occasion. Samitee, Garukhuti Social and Cultural Organization (GASCO). Furthermore he was one of the founder of Jaymoti Konwari Girls High School and Rahmat Chikari-Kanti Oja Nagaland COVID-19 tally breaches 10,000 Primary school. He was also actively associated with Garukhuti Anchalik Bhagavat Sangha, Garukhuti Pension- ers Association and Garukhuti Senior citizens Association. mark; 1 more death in Kohima DIMAPUR, November 18 : Nagaland's the distribution across various categories 4,65,478 active cases of coronavirus infec- crossed 80 lakh on October 29.According to COVID-19 tally breached the 10,000 mark include 4128 cases from the armed forces/ tion in the country as on date which com- the Indian Council of Medical Research after 140 new positive cases were reported police, 1738 returnees, 3685 traced contacts prise 5.26 per cent of the total caseload, the (ICMR), a total of 12,56,98,525 samples had on Monday-- 116 in Kohima and 24 in and 474 frontline workers.PTI: Meanwhile, data stated.The total number of recoveries been tested till November 15 with 8,61,706 Dimapur. The tally as on November 16 India's COVID-19 caseload mounted to has surged to 82,49,579, pushing the na- being tested on Sunday.The health ministry stood at 10,025 cases.Meanwhile, one more 88,45,127 with 30,548 infections being re- tional recovery rate to 93.27 per cent. The stressed that more than 70 per cent of the COVID death was reported from Kohima, ported in a day, according to data updated COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.47 deaths occurred due to comorbidities."Our taking the total death toll to 57. According by the Union health ministry on per cent.India's COVID-19 tally had crossed figures are being reconciled with the Indian to Health department's data, 47 deaths were Monday.The death toll also climbed to the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on Council of Medical Research," the ministry COVID related, 6 deaths not COVID related 1,30,070 with 435 new fatalities. The num- August 23 and 40 lakh on September 5. It said on its website, adding that state-wise while 4 deaths were still under ber of active cases remained below 5 lakh went past 50 lakh on September 16, 60 lakh distribution of figures is subject to further investigation.Further, out of 10,025 cases, for the sixth consecutive day. There are on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11 and verification and reconciliation. 4 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 EDITORIAL THE ASSAM RISING VOL. NO. V, ISSUE NO. 284, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 How Mohan Bhagwat outlined a vision for a Te progress casteist, theocratic Hindu state on national TV ohan Bhagwat, the held any post within the Sangh. He en- of the same ancestor is historically inac- organisation's chief-officially joys massive support nonetheless be- curate, though in 2017, Modi went so far of covid vaccine M titled the sarsanghchalak-laid cause he is considered the father of the as to appoint a 14-person committee of This week's announcement that the Moderna vaccine proved out his vision for a casteist, theocratic idea of Hindu nationalism. His notion of a scholars with a mission to establish that 94% effective in trials, following a similar announcement last Hindu state. The next day, newspapers Hindu identity was based on racial purity Hindus descended from India's first habi- week from Pfizer, has felt like the first good news in months. The covered the speech on its front pages, and on a "common flow of blood" among tants. A Reuters investigation termed the Oxford team too should report soon, with other candidates but mainly reported his comments on is- Hindus, and bears striking similarities to committee's focus as an effort to "rewrite worldwide to follow. But the next giant leap towards herd immu- sues such as China's incursions into In- Bhagwat's idea of Hindutva based on a the history of the nation." It has now been nity will be persuading everyone to actually take whatever dian territory, the recently introduced con- common ancestry and tradition.Deen well-established that the modern-day In- emerges, a task made harder by the viral spread of anti-vaxxer troversial farm laws and the COVID-19 Dayal Upadhayaya was among the dian population is a result of mass migra- sentiment online. What really keeps public health experts awake pandemic. Bhagwat's thinly veiled articu- founders of the Jan Sangh, the political tion. As far back as 1916, BR Ambedkar at night, however, isn't a handful of people convinced that Bill lation of the Hindu theocracy, broadcast predecessor to the BJP, and Golwalkar is had noted in a paper, "Castes in India," Gates wants to inject them with invisible microchips, nor the to the nation on Doordarshan, was cratic society with graded freedoms based the second sarsanghchalak of the RSS. which was presented at an anthropology Russian bots now amplifying their loopy theories. It's the "vac- wrapped in a specific vocabulary of the on each individual's caste and religious Though Thengadi never chaired the RSS, seminar in Columbia University, that "ac- cine hesitant"; people in a sense not so very different from Sangh that needs decoding."This word identity.His speech is alarming not for the he founded the Sangh's labour, agricul- cording to well-known ethnologists, the Lydia Guthrie. The first group causing concern is older men, 'Hindu' [includes] those who accepted audacious rebuke of India's constitutional ture, and trade wings. The writings of population of India is a mixture of Ary- often from ethnic minority backgrounds who may be wary of India as their own, those who adopt its principles, but for the fact that recent Golwalkar, Upadhyaya and Thengadi ans, Dravidians, Mongolians and going to the doctor and have proved harder for immunisers to culture's global and perpetual values into trends indicate a very real possibility of it show that the RSS's ideas about Hindu Scythians." Ambedkar added, "All these reach in the past. Reassurance from community and religious their conduct, and those who take pride being converted into policy. In June this identity, Hindu nation and Hindu society stocks of people came into India from leaders, perhaps along the lines of the Muslim Council of Britain's in its glorious ancestral traditions," year, I wrote for The Caravan how the have remained the same throughout. All various directions and with various cul- campaign to promote winter flu jabs following concern about Bhagwat said in his Vijayadashami-the Narendra Modi government's economic the three advocated for a state to be func- tures, centuries ago, when they were in a pork gelatine being used in some vaccines, may be key. But the term for the RSS's foundation day-speech. policies following the COVID-19 pan- tioning under the treatises enshrined in tribal state." The Sangh's idea of Bharatiya second are the sort of university-educated, broadsheet-read- "It applies to all 130 crore individuals of demic and lockdown mirrored the "Hindu Brahmanical scriptures and a society does not allow for any other such cul- ing women who pride themselves on doing their research and our society. This is what we believe." He economics" devel- ivided into castes, tures. In 2019, two different papers on the absolutely know their Jonathan Van-Tam from their Chris added that this identity included non-Hin- oped by Thengadi in VIPIN KUMAR and the same ideas study of ancient DNA published in the Whitty.You almost certainly know one. She's been taking vita- dus as well because they were "Bharatiya Third Way. Bhagwat were reflected in journals Cell and Science confirmed the min D supplements ever since she first read something about purvajon ke vansaj"-the descendants of himself said in the speech that recent Bhagwat's speech as well.Bhagwat's in- migration of large populations into the Covid patients being deficient in it, watches all the Downing Indian ancestors. But it became clear changes to India's agricultural, labour, terpretation of Hindus constituting the subcontinent after the Harappan Street press conferences, and hates being mansplained at by through the course of his speech that education, economic and industrial laws entire population subject to the condition civilisation. One of the points Bhagwat older men (sometimes including GPs). She shops ethically, es- "Bharatiya purvaj" meant "Hindu purvaj," were "hope-awakening steps that were that they "take pride in Bharatiya ances- focused on in his speech was the idea of chewing chemical additives for "natural" alternatives, and was or Hindu ancestors. He clarified in un- brought in with a desire to bring swa," tors" was effectively a reiteration of swa, or self, and how Hindutva was noth- comforted by the idea of lockdown allowing the planet to heal. equivocal terms, "Apne rashtra ka swa which he earlier identified as Hindutva. Savarkar's idea of an exclusivist Hindu ing but the "desh ka swa," meaning the She'd have been appalled by Donald Trump's ramblings about Hindutva hai"-the true self of this nation He further said that the RSS can keep "ex- nation. In his 1923 book Essentials of nation's self. According to Bhagwat, bleach and wears a mask.But the caution that made her comply is Hindutva. Accordingly, Bhagwat said, pectations" from the current "political Hindutva, Savarkar wrote, "A Hindu then people would progress only if they made diligently with lockdown now makes her wary. When she hears every Indian must "adopt the word Hindu" leadership" in seeing policies shaped up is he who feels attachment to the land swa as their basis for everything, so that minsters talk about "fast tracking" the vaccine to save lives, as their common identity for the sake of on the basis of swa.Moreover, the solici- that extends from Sindhu to Sindhu as individuals can ultimately attain "param she's worried that corners might be cut.Only 7% would defi- "the country's unity and security." He did tor general, Tushar Mehta, has submit- the land of his forefathers-as his Father- vaibhav samapann," or supreme gran- nitely refuse a Covid vaccine, according to a poll published last not explain how the country's security ted to a constitution bench of the Su- land." He continued to list the makings of deur. Thengadi explains the concept of week by JL Partners. But around one in five are reluctant to would be at risk if they failed to do preme Court, which was adjudicating mat- a Hindu, as one who "has inherited and "Param Vaibhav" in Third Way, and de- some degree, with women more likely than men to believe it so.Bhagwat's speech reflected the ters concerning the freedom of religion, claims as his own the Hindu Sanskriti, the fined it as the "pinnacle of greatness of hasn't been tested thoroughly enough. It's these wobbling "vac- Sangh's vision for India, and must be con- that aspects of the fundamental right can Hindu civilization, as represented in a the Hindu Rashtra." Bhagwat noted that cine hesitants" who could most easily be swayed by something sidered seriously for the significant influ- be regulated by the government and court. common history, common heroes, a com- the underlying principle behind acting in their friend puts on Facebook; who'd rather wait and see what ence the organisation wields over Indian In August, Mehta presided over a virtual mon literature, common art, a common law accordance with one's swa was that of happens when others have the jab.Helpfully, those in greatest politics, policy and society. The RSS is meeting of lawyers organised by the RSS's and a common jurisprudene, common fairs purushartha, which is a Vedic treatise that danger from Covid are most enthusiastic about vaccination, an unregistered voluntary paramilitary legal wing, Adhivakta Parishad. It cannot and festivals, rites and rituals, ceremonies fixes four goals for an individual to with almost nine in 10 older people willing to take it. Those who corporation and the parent of the ruling be ruled out that the RSS's ideological and sacraments."Even though Savarkar achieve-dharma, which is moral and so- remember classmates dying from measles know what a world Bharatiya Janata Party. At present, 38 of thinking influences, and even shapes, the believed that Indian Muslims and Indian cial righteousness; artha, or accumulat- without immunisation looks like. But reaching herd immunity the 53 BJP ministers in the Modi govern- central government's policy formulation. Christians were descendants of Hindus, ing wealth; kama, or seeking pleasure; and requires bringing their children and grandchildren on board too, ment-over 70 percent- have a Sangh back- It thus becomes of paramount importance and therefore cleared his test of racial moksha, which refers to observing spiri- and that means taking questions about why everything seems ground. Modi himself served as an RSS to study the speech and recognise it for purity, he discarded their entries into tual values.While Bhagwat only referred to be happening so fast seriously.Part of the answer is that pracharak, or full-time worker, for over its theocratic ambitions.Bhagwat spoke Hindu fold. Savarkar reasoned, "Their to the ideas of swa and dharma to pre- Oxford was working on a novel vaccine process that could be three decades. The Sangh also controls extensively on the concept of swa, refer- heroes and their hero-worship, their fairs scribe the social practices that he believed used in a future pandemic before Covid actually happened, dozens of affiliates across the country, ring to the meaning of self in India and and their festivals, their ideals and their Indians must adopt, it is clear from the putting them ahead of the game when it did. But the rest in- including India's largest trade union, the the role of families in driving it, Hindutva, outlook on life, have now ceased to be writings of the other Sangh ideologues volves grappling with the now rather counterintuitive idea that Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, which boasts and Hindu parampara and mulya-tradi- common with ours." By insisting that Hin- that the current sarsanghchalak was for once in the chequered history of Britain's battle against of over ten million members, and the larg- tions and values. He also spoke of India's dus "take pride in Bharatiya ancestors" propagating casteist, Brahminical prac- coronavirus, we might have actually got something right.The est student union, the Akhil Bharatiya foreign policy and the coronavirus pan- and its "sanskriti," or culture, Bhagwat tices in doing so. To explain the concept European commission last week signed a deal with Pfizer to buy Vidyarthi Parishad. It runs over 74,000 demic, but one basic thought underpinned effectively reiterated Savarkar's exclusivist of dharma, for instance, Golwalkar, its vaccine, allowing member countries to begin preparing for shakhas, its smallest organisational unit, Bhagwat's speech-that only a Hindu way ideas of a Hindu nation, because for him, Upadhyaya and Thengadi all quoted rollout. Kate Bingham, the biotech investor charged by govern- nearly one thousand NGOs that are ex- of thinking is the right approach to state the Bharatiya identity meant being verses from Brahmanical texts including ment with identifying the most promising candidates, did her ecuting over fifty thousand projects, and and social policy. The writings of the four Hindu.Golwalkar's Bunch of Thoughts is the Bhagavad Gita, the Mahabharata, and deal in July. The vaccine taskforce she chairs has been working operates at least twelve thousand Hindu nationalist ideologues I referred to clearer on the Sangh's understanding of the Manusmirti. These texts prescribe the through the next steps - like procuring special freezers for a schools.Bhagwat was appointed as the help explain the RSS parlance and these "Bharatiya ancestors." He wrote, "Let us social conduct of society, ranging from vaccine that needs storing at -70C - for months, while building RSS's fifth sarsangchalak in 2009, but there concepts as understood in the Sangh. revive that glorious tradition which pro- the rights and duties of individuals and a manufacturing chain for other promising candidates.The Ox- was nothing novel about his vision for Bhagwat has previously tried to distance duced a Vasishtha, a Vishwamitra, a kings, to daily social interactions such as ford vaccine has been rolling off production lines since sum- the country-he merely repeated what his the Sangh from the openly communal Chanakya, a Vidyaranya and a Samartha, how men should interact with women. mer, even though we don't yet know if it works, in the kind of predecessors and others from the Sangh words of Golwalkar in Bunch of Thoughts, that blossomed forth in a Sri Rama, a The Manusmiriti divides society into four gamble inconceivable outside a national emergency. If it's a dud had said in the organisation's 95-year- in reference to his predecessor calling Chandragupta, a Krishnadevaraya and a varnas-Brahmins, the priestly class; then all that expensive work will be wasted, but if not, lives long history. To understand the speech Muslims the "enemy." Bhagwat had said Shivaji." According to Brahmanical scrip- Kshatriayas, the martial class; Vaishyas, could be saved.A process that usually takes years when worked in all its context, I studied Bhagwat's those words were said in a different "con- tures, Vasishtha, Vishwamitra, Chanakya the trading class; and Shudras, the arti- through sequentially - first the scientific breakthrough in the words alongside the works of four other text" and had lost its "relevance." Yet, a and Vidyaranya were all Brahmin priests sans-in descending order of hierarchy and lab, then entering clinical trials, then winning approval from the Hindu nationalists and Sangh ideologues: study of the five articulations of Sangh who served under different Kshatriya stipulates laws for each, with duties for independent safety regulator, then beginning production - is VD Savarkar's Essentials of Hindutva, ideology reveal that the underlying prin- kings as advisors or counselors in differ- individuals based on their birth in a effectively happening all at once, as if a restaurant brought out written in 1923; Deen Dayal Upadhyaya's ciples have remained the same for almost ent periods of time. Samartha was a spiri- varna.Golwalkar, Upadhyay and your starter, mains, and pudding simultaneously. The cooking Integral Humanism, written in 1965; MS a century, een if the language may have tual guru in Maharashtra; Chandragupta Thengadi not only supported the caste time for each is no shorter, but the meal isn't half speeded up. Golwalkar's Bunch of Thoughts, written now been sanitised to present a more and Krishnadevaraya were kings during system in their writing, but also propa- It's unprecedented, and like Lydia Guthrie, I'm naturally cau- in 1966; and Dattopant Thengadi's Third moderate façade.Within the Sangh, the fourth century and sixteenth centu- gated it as a means of preserving Hindu tious. But if all goes to plan in the coming weeks, I'd take a Way, written in 1995. On such a reading, Savarkar is celebrated alongside the RSS's ries, respectively, whose kingdoms had values. Golwalkar went as far as saying vaccine. The question is, would you? it becomes apparent that Bhagwat seeks founder and first sarsanghchalak, KB seen Hinduism flourish. Ramwas a that the caste system prevented Indians to transform Indian into an unequal theo- Hedgewar, even though he never formally Kshatriya king as mentioned in Tulsidas's from "succumbing to foreign invasion" Ramayana. Shivaji was a Maratha king in and it was rather essential for "social co- the seventeenth century, who is consid- hesion." He wrote that swa was "our What the Owaisi phenomenon says about ered a Hindu icon because of his battles dharma and sanskiriti" and for India to be with the Mughals.Golwalkar expressed his called truly independent, it was necessary apprehensions about the word Bharatiya to ensure the "protection and propaga- Indian Muslims & future of 'secular' parties and how its usage by India's political lead- tion" of both. Upadhyaya, in Integral A report : The Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India the Muslim vote. After Bihar, it shows that no to have a Muslim represent them, adds ers caused "confusion and leads one Humanism, explained dharma by narrat- Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) secular party in India can take the Muslim Gupta.Like Owaisi, a new political figure in away from the truth." He wrote, "It is com- ing an incident from the Mahabharata bagged five seats in the Bihar assembly vote for granted, Gupta adds.In the 1920s, Assam, Badruddin Ajmal has emerged, Gupta monly used as a translation of the word when "greed and anger dominated" soci- elections, prompting critics such as the when Mahatma Gandhi was concerned that says, but adding that since Muslims are 'Indian,' which includes all the various ety. "The Rishis were perturbed over the Congress to accuse it of dividing the secular Congress was still seen as a Hindu party, he concentrated in a few constituencies in other communities like the Muslim, Chris- developments," he wrote. He said the vote and behaving like the BJP's "B- got the party involved with the Khilafat Assam, especially those nearer to tian, Parsi, etc., residing in this land. So, priestly class went to the Hindu deity team"."Secular parties are now paranoid about movement. This created a new Muslim Bangladesh, the politics there has become the word 'Bharatiya' too is likely to mis- Brahma to seek counsel. "Brahma gave Owaisi because they're worried that now he's leadership in India and the first impulse for the polarised.Gupta then describes the BJP and lead us when we want to denote our par- them a treatise on 'Law and the Functions made inroads into Maharashtra and Bihar, two-nation theory.Gupta adds that for the next RSS' "35-year-project" to create a narrative in ticular society. The word 'Hindu' alone of the State,' which he himself had writ- what if he does so in Uttar Pradesh?" says six decades, Muslims trusted the Congress Assam that Muslim immigrants from connotes correctly and completely the ten. From thereon, life was good." ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta in party and members of the Nehru-Gandhi Bangladesh, who Ajmal represents, pose a meaning which we want to convey." Through the course of his speech, episode 616 of 'Cut The Clutter' dynasty. They, however, became disillusioned threat to the indigenous Assamese causing Bhagwat insisted that all Indians must Bhagwat made several references to how Wednesday.Gupta adds that while the by the Shah Bano case and tensions around Ajmal to be "demonised" in the state. Com- take pride in their "Bharatiya ancestors," Indians ought to follow their swa, which Congress is willing to team up with the Indian the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute paratively, Owaisi has been able to expand his mirroring a Hindutva practice of hero- always centered around adopting Hindu Union Muslim League (IUML) in Kerala, it is during Rajiv Gandhi's tenure as Prime Minis- footprint beyond Hyderabad and he's also worshipping Kshatriya kings and Brah- cultural practices. For instance, Bhagwat shy of an arrangement with Owaisi for fears ter. That sentiment was cemented with the English-speaking and media savvy, observes min priests, subject to the condition that claimed that COVID-19 protocols formed that it could be seen as anti-Hindu.Congress demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992.Gupta Gupta.To explain the dearth of Muslim leaders, they regarded these Hindu icons as their part of Bharatiya sanskiriti, and therefore should realise that it "cannot become more says that Muslims then opted for other non- Gupta recalls how senior BJP leader Balbir ancestors and felt proud of them. But he, reflected swa. "Our homes have built Hindu than the BJP" and it needs to start Muslim leaders like Mulayam Singh Yadav in Punj once explained that Muslims have a too, echoed Golwalkar's apprehensions. some habits-every time we come from looking at political players like Owaisi Uttar Pradesh, Lalu Yadav and partly Nitish "veto" on who will rule India. Take the fall of He said, "If intent is the same in hearts, outside, we wash our feet, we wash our differently to counter a force as dominant as Kumar in Bihar and Mamata Banerjee in West the Vajpayee government in 2004 and its then we have no issue in using any other hands before touching anything," he said. the BJP, Gupta says.Gupta explains that when Bengal. They still voted for the Congress in inability to form a coalition government as word. But, for the sake of the country's "Such small-small habits, which were ac- Owaisi divided the secular vote or the Muslim places where there weren't strong political other parties were afraid they would lose their unity and security, by adopting this Hindu cumulated from our culture, came to us vote in the past, it did not evoke such a strong alternatives.However, the Congress, which Muslim vote. Alternatively, Congress was able word … the Sangh moves forward." once again." Although Bhagwat sug- negative response, adding that the political has benefited the most from the Muslim vote, to form a coalition government which was Bhagwat added that those who want to gested that these habits were a reflection question around him has now hasn't produced one Muslim leader of UPA-I, he says.Gupta observes that today, the "break the society" are the same ones who of hygienic practices propagated within evolved.According to Gupta, in the 2015 Bihar consequence despite the likes of Zakir BJP has stopped reaching out to Muslims say, "Hum Hindu nahi hai"-We are not Hinduism, it is well-established that no- assembly elections, AIMIM candidates didn't Hussain Gesawat and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, completely and there is a situation where Hindus. He referred to such people who tions of purity, and not health, form the fare well because Muslims in the state thought adds Gupta.In the 1960s, a Muslim party, the other than the Ministry of Minority Affairs, refused to adopt the Hindu identity as bedrock of the Hindu idea of sanitation, it best to vote for parties that were "tried and All India Muslim Majlis, did emerge in the there are no Muslims in the Union Cabinet.To the "tukde-tukde gang," and called them which is rooted in Brahminical casteist tested" - the RJD and Congress.But then the Hindi heartland but once it joined the informal counter such a dominant force, Congress and a bigger threat to India than China. practices.Another example cited of swa by AIMIM started to become successful in other coalition against Indira Gandhi, it became other secular parties must reach out to the Ultimatly for the Sangh, the word Bhagwat also revealed his support for caste- states. In the 2019 Maharashtra assembly "subsumed by socialist politics" and went likes of Owaisi and Ajmal, make their arrange- "Bharatiya" still referred only to Hindus based divisions in society, and the idea that election, AIMIM picked up two seats, into decline.Owaisi is a very good example of ments with them and not be afraid of sharing and Hindu society.Bhagwat's description an individual's duties were determined by challenging the Congress and NCP grip over how India's Muslims are still not entirely keen their support base, Gupta adds. of all Bharatiyas as sons and daughters their birth into a particular varna. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 5 Anti-China alliance: Japan, Australia reach security pact amid fears over South China Sea row Tokyo, November 18 : Japan and Australia agreed on a breakthrough defence pact on Tuesday allowing reciprocal visits for training and operations, and voiced concern over the disputed South China Sea, where China is extending its military influence.It is Japan`s first agreement covering foreign military presence on its soil since a status of forces agreement in 1960 that allowed the United States to base warships, jets and troops in Japan as part of an alliance that Washington describes as the bedrock of regional security.The Reciprocal Access Agreement strengthens defence level," Suga told a joint news conference.The pact ties between the two US allies at a time when China is "establishes streamlined arrangements to support the asserting its role in the region and the United States deployment of defence forces more quickly and with less is going through a messy leadership transition.The administration", Morrison said.The two sides also agreed pact allows Japanese and Australian troops to visit on the need for a framework to allow Japanese military to each other`s countries and conduct training and joint protect Australian forces if needed, the joint statement operations and was agreed in principle by Japanese said.Since mid-August, the United States has repeatedly Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his Australian riled China by sending warships to the South China Sea counterpart, Scott Morrison, who is visiting Tokyo."I and has blacklisted 24 Chinese entities over their hereby announce that we reached agreement in involvement in building and militarising artificial islands principle on a reciprocal access agreement, which had there. China said it was conducting military training in the Students attend classes following strict COVID-19 safety protocols at a college that reopened amid the COVID-19 been negotiated to elevate security and defence South China Sea from Tuesday through the end of pandemic in Bangalore cooperation between Japan and Australia to a new November. The legacy of Japan`s invasion and occupation of parts of China in World War Two still haunts relations, and the two sides dispute ownership of islands in the East Palghar girls to Sameet Thakkar case - all China Sea.Australia`s relations with China have deteriorated after Australian allegations of Chinese meddling in its affairs and calls for an international inquiry into the source of the coronavirus, first identified in China Maharashtra govts tried to shut online dissent almost a year ago.The two leaders expressed their worries Mumbai, November 18 : Sameet pornography, obscenity, and September, the Mumbai Police Renu Srinivasan, were arrested rumours and create conditions about "recent negative developments and serious incidents Thakkar, a Nagpur resident and a insult to women among others, arrested YouTuber Saahil over a Facebook post politically conducive for the BJP. in the South China Sea, including militarisation of disputed BJP sympathiser, was arrested based on judicial precedents. Choudhary for allegedly posting questioning the shutdown in It is part of a national conspiracy," features, dangerous coercive use of coast guard vessels", earlier this week for the third time "An SOP will bring a higher offensive content against Mumbai due to Shiv Sena Sawant said, adding the police are their statement said.Japan and Australia said they also in 17 days over alleged offensive degree of objectivity and stop women. Choudhary had also founder Bal Thackeray's death. trying to unravel the alleged shared concerns about the East China Sea and the former social media posts against this kind of political interference allegedly posted content linking While Dadha had written the "systematic crime," while the British colony of Hong Kong where China has imposed a Maharashtra Chief Minister in selective action. These kinds Aaditya to the probe into Rajput's comment, her friend Srinivasan action taken against social media strict new national security law, clamping down on Uddhav Thackeray and his son, of cases are not conducive to the death.Then last month, the had 'liked' it.The case drew users under the Fadnavis dissent.They also agreed to deepen their ties in 5G networks state minister Aaditya Thackeray. creativity and expression required Mumbai Police arrested Delhi- national attention and the government was arbitrary and technology, and undersea cables and resource security for Thakkar is, however, not the first by the industries housed in the based advocate Vibhor Anand for Congress-NCP government simply to target political critical minerals supply. "Trade should never be used as a to have been arrested by the state state, especially Mumbai. The allegedly spreading conspiracy faced a lot of flak from political opponents. In July 2015, Nagpur tool to apply political pressure," Suga and Morrison said. police for alleged offensive online tendency to politically pick and theories in connection with opponents, activists and Police booked Ajay Hatewar, a content. There have been several choose which cases to act on Rajput's death. Keshav Upadhye, netizens. In 2013, in an affidavit city-based youth Congress After several days, Delhi records such arrests in the past under the should be minimised," Gupta BJP Maharashtra spokesperson, to the Supreme Court, the state activist, under the IT Act for Thackeray-led Maha Vikas said. Thakkar, who is followed on had last month told ThePrint, "In government accepted that the tweeting an old picture of air pollution in 'moderate' Aghadi (MVA) government.BJP Twitter by many senior BJP a democracy, there is bound to arrest had "a chilling effect and Fadnavis' family on a yacht while category with PM 2.5 at 132 leaders have severely criticised leaders, including even Prime be criticism and dissent, but here was unwarranted".While the the then CM was in the US on an New Delhi, November 18 : The national capital breathed such police action, slamming it as Minister Narendra Modi, was first they seem to have come up with Palghar case received national official trip. The complainant, a a little easy on Wednesday (November 18, 2020) morning a clamp down on freedom of arrested last month by the a new law that no one speak attention, there were similar cases BJP leader, claimed Hatewar had with air pollution recorded in the 'moderate' category. expression.However, not too Nagpur Police. Just as a city court "defamed the CM" by linking the The PM 2.5 level in Delhi was registered at 132. The long ago, it was the BJP that was granted him bail, police officials two trips. While the Nagpur change of pollution level is a welcome change after the on the receiving end of such from Mumbai's VP Road Police Police was looking for him, national capital region reported 'severe' AQI levels for criticism when the police in station arrested him on 2 Hatewar allegedly went into nearly 40 days.The PM 2.5 recorded at Pusa was 111, at Maharashtra was registering November. Then earlier this week, hiding. In June 2017, Mumbai Lodhi road 121, at Delhi University 108, at IGI Airport cases and arresting people for as Thakkar got bail in the case Police's cyber cell booked 173 and at IIT Delhi 139.In Noida, the PM 2.5 level is at posting "objectionable" social against him filed at the VP Road comedian Tanmay Bhat for 173 while in Gurugram the PM 2.5 level was recorded at media posts against then CM Police station, he was arrested tweeting a meme where a 169.On November 16, the air quality had improved Devendra Fadnavis and his again, this time by the Bandra Snapchat 'dog filter' was used on significantly in Delhi and surrounding areas in Noida, government. Using police force Kurla Complex (BKC) cyber a photograph of PM Modi. In Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon due to light rain to clamp down on alleged police. The BJP sympathiser has August 2017, Mahadev Balgude, and favourable wind speed and was recorded in the offensive content on social media multiple FIRs against him, a resident of Baramati, was 'poor' category after a 15-day spell of 'very poor' and has been a hallmark of all political including three filed by the Shiv arrested for allegedly creating a 'severe' air days.The city's 24-hour average Air Quality dispensations in Maharashtra. Sena. His latest arrest by the BKC fake Facebook profile of Nidhi Index (AQI) improved to 221 on Nov 16, which falls in There have been at least 10 such Cyber Police is about one of his against the government and its filed earlier too during the Kamdar, then officer-on-special- the 'poor' category. The AQI recorded on November 15 cases, including five arrests, tweets in August, alleging that leaders."But Manisha Kayande, Congress-NCP reign. In March duty to former CM Devendra was 435 and on Nov 14 (Diwali) AQI was 414. under the current MVA Aaditya Thackeray was involved a Shiv Sena MLC, said: "Calling 2012, Mumbai Police booked two Fadnavis. Balgude had allegedly government, at least six cases in actor Sushant Singh Rajput's people names, using abuses is Air India employees, cabin crew posted lewd and defamatory during the previous BJP-Shiv death.Thakkar's arrest last month not freedom of expression. members Mayank Mohan Sharma comments about her as well as No.SDM.503/2020-21/18/1804 Sena regime, and at least three and on 2 November were over his Generally, there needs to be a and K.V.J. Rao, for allegedly the CM. In May 2018, Mumbai NOTICE INVITING QUOTATION under the Congress-NCP Twitter comments in the last week conscious effort by all political sharing lewd jokes about Police arrested Aniket Patil, who dispensation when social media of June calling CM Thackeray a parties to not tolerate such politicians, making derogatory worked with a private tourism Sealed quotations on plain paper affixing Court fee stamp was still a nascent phenomenon "modern day Aurangzeb". He has irresponsible content. Such comments about then Prime firm, for allegedly abusing Modi of Rs.8.25 (Rupees Eight and twenty five paise) only are in the country. Every political also called Aaditya "Baby statements can affect anybody's Minister Manmohan Singh and and Fadnavis on Twitter for the hereby invited from registered Finns/ Suppliers etc. for party has made justifications for Penguin" and has also allegedly life or political career, but insulting the national flag in their Fadnavis-led government's supply of Furniture and utensils etc. at Borgang Guest House such arrests or cases under its hurled abuses at women, somehow the tolerance changes Facebook posts. They were decision to build a contentious Biswanath District under the scheme "Construction of Sericulture Guest House at Borgang. Biswanath District" government, while slamming the politicians, and journalists, when you are on the other arrested in May and even oil refinery at Nanar in Ratnagiri under SOPD-G for the year 2019-20. rival party's action when in among others on the micro- side."Incidentally, the BJP had suspended from the airline. In district. The same day as Patil's opposition. "While there hasn't blogging site. Thakkar is, also approached the police in September 2012, Mumbai Police arrest, Mumbai Police booked Detailed bid documents along with Terms & Conditions may be obtained from the office of the undersigned w.e.f. 19/ been a detailed study around this, however, not the first against cities across the state such as arrested political cartoonist writer and director Ram 11/2020 during to working days on payment of Rs. 100.00 a lot of such cases across the whom the police, under the MVA Mumbai, Nagpur and Ratnagiri, Aseem Trivedi on charges of Subramanian for allegedly (Rupees One hundred) only being the cost of bid documents country are from Maharashtra… government, had taken action. to complain about "vulgar and sedition, cyber crime and for posting abusive tweets in the form of demand draft (DD) pledged in favour of Politicians across the board have The first was Paresh Borse, a unparliamentary language" allegedly insulting Parliament and criticising PM Modi's China Director of Sericulture, Assam. used the levers of the press, Navi Mumbai resident, who was being used to troll its senior the national flag. The police also policy, as well as Fadnavis. A year Last date of submission of quotation to the Office of the police and court to the extent they arrested in April this year for leaders, especially Fadnavis, banned his website 'Cartoons later, in August 2019, Baliraj Directorate of Sericulture Assam. Guwahati is on 09/12/2020 can," Apar Gupta, lawyer and allegedly posting an image on the former CM who is currently Against Corruption'.Maharashtra Dhote, a social activist from up to 1:00 PM and will be opened on the same day at 1:30 executive director of advocacy Facebook showing the CM and the leader of opposition.Mangal Congress spokesperson Sachin Chandrapur district, was arrested PM in presence of the quotationer or their authorized group Internet Freedom his son carrying a coffin on their Prabhat Lodha, BJP Mumbai Sawant told ThePrint: "Everyone for alleged offensive posts on representative in the office of the Directorate of Sericulture. Foundation, told Gupta's shoulders and smiling, taking a President, told ThePrint: "There has the right to criticise. Freedom Facebook against the Rashtriya Assam. Guwahati. If the date of receiving quotation falls on foundation in August wrote to dig at Maharashtra recording the was no FIR or any investigation of expression has been given in Swayamsevak Sangh, and showing Govt, holiday, the quotation will be received on the next the Maharashtra government, highest number of Covid-19 cases into this despite repeated follow- the Constitution, but the PM Modi and Smriti Irani in a bad working day. suggesting that the state should and related deaths. In August, ups."One of the most talked responsibility of what you are light.Congress, BJP trade constitute a committee under a Twitter user Sunaina Holey was about cases of police action saying also lies with you because barbsOn the arrest of Baramati Sd/- Director, Sericulture. Assam. Guwahati-22 retired Supreme Court judge to arrested for allegedly posting against social media posts dates you shouldn't hurt anyone's resident Balgude, Congress' Janasanyog/C/7066/20 draft a Standard Operating objectionable content about the back to November 2012, from sentiments.""Now, there is a Sawant told ThePrint he was kept Procedure (SOP) for police to Thackerays and circulating when the Congress-NCP was in deliberate professional effort to in jail for 90 days. "All these No. TE(Ex)Admn-1/2020/545 handle cases about alleged messages on social media aimed government. Two girls from create fake accounts to malign the things have happened under the sedition, hate speech, at disturbing peace. Then in Palghar, Shaheen Dadha and image of the government, float BJP government. EDUCATIONAL NOTICE Regarding Probable Cancellation of Seats of Admitted Students in Different Govt. Engineering Colleges for CBI arrests BSF officer Satish Kumar in Non-Attending Online Classes connection with cattle smuggling case It has been observed that many students who took admission in different Govt. Engineering Colleges of the State through online Kolkata, November 18 : The Central Md Enamul Haq, Anarul Sheikh and mode, have not attended their online classes or are having very Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday Mohammed Golam Mustafa.The poor attendance record. With reference to our earlier Public Notice (November 17, 2020) arrested the then preliminary enquiry conducted by the CBI No. TE(Ex)Admn-1/2020/465 dated 3rd October, 2020 and commandant of 36 Battalion of the Border revealed that during Kumar's tenure as subsequent undertaking by the students, such students will forfeit Security Force (BSF), Satish Kumar in Commandant of 36 Battalion in Malda their allotted seat and the seat will be filled up by the aspiring connection with a cattle smuggling district of West Bengal between candidates in the queue within the stipulated time frame fixed by the AICTE, If such students do not fulfill the following instructions case.Kumar was questioned for several December 2015 and April 2017, more than which has been resolved in the interest of all concerned: hours at the CBI office in Kolkata on 20,000 cattle were apprehended during a 1) Such students will have to report to their respective colleges at 10 Tuesday. He was later arrested by the smuggling bid but were not seized and the AM on 23rd November, 2020 and to justify why their seat will not agency in the evening. Charges slapped smugglers were not apprehended."The be cancelled. against Kumar are 120B IPC and Section cattle were auctioned within 24 hours of 2) To avoid undesirable complications due to filling up such seats by the other aspirants, such students will have to submit their Original 7, 11 and 12 of the Prevention of being seized and seizure lists were made Mark sheets of 12th Examination to their College for temporary Corruption Act, 1988.Earlier on September arbitrarily categorising the breed and size retention as a proof that the candidates will be continuing their studies 23, the investigating agency had carried of seized animals with an intention to at that Institution. 3) Any such students, who remain indifferent and who fails to report/ out searches at his office and residence reduce the upset price of the cattle during justify to the college on the specified date will imply his across several locations in Kolkata.Kumar auctions. In lieu of that favour, Md Enamul unwillingness to remain a student of that college and his/her seat is presently posted at the BSF unit in Haque used to pay Rs 2,000 per cattle to will be cancelled automatically. Raipur.The CBI had registered a case on BSF officials and Rs 500 to concerned Two kids talk with each other as displaced people prepare to leave the al-Hol Sd/- Director of Technical Education, Assam September 21, 2020, against Satish Kumar, customs officials," the FIR by CBI read. camp run by the Kurdish militias in the northeastern province of Hasakah, Syria, Janasanyog/D/7174/20 Kahilipara, Guwahati-19 6 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 REGION Contd. From Page 1 Sonowal dedicates 15.447 KM NH The 17th General Conference Patricia Mukhim Resigns also said that his government has also constructed roads using pavers block the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act stir in the state opposing the Centre's that I now wish to resign from its membership. Kindly, therefore, accept in all the 850 tea gardens of the state. Chief Minister Sonowal also said that as move to grant citizenship to religious minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan, my resignation today, November 16, 2020, the Padmashree awardee said in against the rule of discrimination, neglect and indifference, the BJP led State and Afghanistan-which many in Assam feared would lead to large-scale influx a letter addressed to EGI president Seema Mustafa.The letter also stated government has ushered in development based on peace and harmony. As a of Bangladeshis to the state.All eyes are on the four-day general conference that she had shared the High Court order with the Guild hoping that it result, the state has not witnessed any discord or disharmony in the state. of All Assam Students Union (AASU) which will start on Wednesday as the would at least give out a statement condemning the court order but there Stating that the construction of Dibrugarh Bypass will help in beautification, state's premier student body gives final shape to a new political party ahead of was and has been complete silence from the executive. Ironically, the Guild development of the historic Dibrugarh town, Sonowal thanked all functionar- next year's assembly polls.In September, AASU and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva responded with alacrity and issued a statement condemning Arnab ies associated with NHIDCL for completing the bypass. He at the same time Chatra Parishad (AJYCP), another influential student body, had joined hands Goswami's arrest (a non-member), not on grounds of journalistic pursuits asked NHIDCL to complete all ongoing projects of the state within the stipu- and announced formation of Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), which will contest but on abetment to suicide case, she said."I am resigning because the lated time frame. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of State for Food the polls due in March-April.The general conference, to be held at Duliajan in Guild is very discriminatory - while it takes up some cases, it does not pay Processing Rameswar Teli said that the synergy between the Central and State Dibrugarh district, is expected to announce the office-bearers of the new po- heed to others. There has been complete silence on their part in regards to governments have resulted in an unprecedented development in communica- litical party and also witness several prominent faces of AASU leaving the my case, which is rather unfortunate. I don't care what their stand is on my tion and transportation of the state. He also thanked Chief Minister Sonowal platform to join active politics.The terms of AASU president Dipanka Kumar resignation. They were quick to take up Arnab Goswami's case and he is for bringing about extraordinary changes in the socio-economic and cultural Nath and general secretary Lurinjyoti Gogoi are ending and both the leaders not even a member. They have not even said that they are sorry for not milieu of the tea garden dominated areas in the state. Executive Director NHIDCL are expected to take contest the next assembly polls.While Gogoi was slated to taking up my case which is what made me resign," Mukhim told , adding gave welcome address in the programme which was also addressed by MLA join AJP, there's no clarity yet on which party Nath would join. Since both have that she will now be approaching the Supreme Court with the case."I see Lahowal Rituporno Baruah. Minister of State (i/c) Tea Tribe Welfare Sajay been vehemently opposing the BJP-led coalition in the state, it is expected that this as a classic case of the Guild playing to the gallery to defend celebrity Kisan, MLAs Prasanta Phukan, Naren Sonowal, Bimal Bora, Chakradhar Gogoi, they will join anti-BJP fronts.There's also speculation that AASU adviser editors/anchors whose voices matter while choosing to deliberately ig- Chief Executive Member Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council Dipu Ranjan Samujjal Bhattacharya, one of the most prominent student leaders from the nore a plea (unstated) from its one of its members. Clearly, this is also a Makrary, Managing Director BPCL R. Hazarika and a host of other dignitaries region, will be retiring from the outfit during the general case of prejudice and a deliberate attempt to push those in the margins were present on the occasion. conference.Bhattacharya, who is reported to be unhappy with the way AJP is even further away so that they disappear completely from the national shaping up, has remained mum on the speculations. There's no indication yet discourse (since the Guild is a national association of editors) and leave Direct Funding to KAAC have on whether he will join any political party and contest the next polls.Incidentally, them to deal with the matter in their personal capacity. A Facebook post is which were meant to KAAC will be sent through KAAC Account No. AJP is the second political party to be formed by AASU after Asom Gana also another form of media to draw attention to a serious issue. It may not 39810430900. Before, all the Central Sponsored Scheme Fund which was re- Parishad, which came into being in 1985 after signing of the Assam Accord be a purely 'journalistic' pursuit but it still is a platform of communication leased by Central Government had to proceed through HAD after placing that ended the six-year-long anti-foreigners agitation--in which both AASU which is taken seriously by the powers that be, hence an FIR being filed Supplementary Demand and passing from Assembly, then only the fund was and AJYCP played a key role.Both organisations had spearheaded the anti- because of it. As such, it is no longer tenable for me to be part of this released to KAAC. So, it was quite a lengthy process and troublesome, be- Citizenship Amendment Act stir in the state opposing the Centre's move to hallowed group of editors whose loyalties are to those that occupy a cer- cause the fund of AIBP for last financial year was not released yet till now. grant citizenship to religious minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Af- tain elite space. In fact, I feel completely out of place; almost an outlier in After being requested to the Central Government time and again, they (Central ghanistan-which many in Assam feared would lead to large scale influx of the Guild. Kindly therefore accept my resignation today, November 16, Govt.) have agreed direct funding to KAAC in all Central Sponsored Schemes Bangladeshis to the state.Earlier, leadership of both AASU and AJYCP had 2020," Mukhim wrote in her resignation letter to the guild.Patricia Mukhim with effect from this financial year, told KAAC CEM Ronghang. It was a long stressed that formation of the new party won't affect the organisations and also gave the example of how the journalists' body responded with "alac- standing demand by the people of Karbi Anglong to achieve Autonomous they would retain their non-political character. rity", and issued a statement condemning TV news anchor Arnab Goswami's State under Article 244(A) of the Constitution of India and Direct Funding to arrest but did not issue any statement in her case.Last week, the Meghalaya the Council. But, the matter could not resolved at the time of the signing of National Rail & amp; Transportation High Court had refused to act over a police complaint filed against Patricia MoU in 1995 and the MoS in 2011, although MoS provided for the amendment oriented and not being offered by any other Institute in India and thus, unique for a Facebook post in which she had demanded justice for non-tribals of Art 280 to bring the Council under the purview of the Finance Commission in its contents. It offers project-based learning at Railway establishments. beaten up during a brawl.In the post in question, made against the back- of India. But, the relentless effort made by Team Karbi Anglong under my Indian Railways will be at the core of implementing the key features of the drop of furor over a skirmish between tribals and non-tribals at Lawsohtun leadership, the Union Government has agreed to effect Direct Funding of all programmes. It will serve as an experiential learning laboratory for the student the senior journalist stated that since the attackers have not been attacked Centrally Sponsored Scheme to the KAAC, told KAAC CEM Ronghang. If all community as well as the faculty development initiatives, thereby creating a since 1979, Meghalaya is a "failed state."After compaints were raised about the MoS Package including Economic Lifeline have implemented, then the distinct character for the University through a highly experiential and applica- the allegedly controversial post, the police registered a criminal case un- needful amount will be above Rs. 15,000 Crores. So, for the interest of imple- tion-based learning approach. Following are the details of courses being of- der Section 153A/500/505C IPC against her and also issued a notice under menting the MoS, it is the duty of MP Horensing Bey to raise the matter in the fered at National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), Vadodra: Section 41 A Cr.P.C. In response to this, approached the High Court by Parliament time and again, informed KAAC CEM Ronghang to reporters. KAAC 1. BBA in Transportation Management (3 years) filing a petition under Section 482 CrPC.Mukhim had contended that she CEM Tuliram Ronghang also stated that some political activists have errone- 2. B Sc in Transportation Technology (3 years) had only expressed her concerns regarding the handling of the case by the ously accused the BJP government of imposing Pachayati Raj system in Karbi 3. B. Tech. in Rail Infrastructure Engineering (4 years) police and the Dorbar Shnong and has only expressed hope that justice Anglong. It is therefore required to put the record straight from our side. Like in 4. B. Tech. in Rail Systems & Communication Engineering (4 years) would be dealt in this particular instance. Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and other hill tribal areas of Northeast, we have 5. MBA in Transportation Manage- Village Development Committee (VDC) which is headed by Chairman. But the ment (2 years) MIS in the Government website maintain a uniform system throughout India 6. MBA in Supply Chain Management OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY including Sixth Schedule areas as 'Gram Panchayat' (GP) and its head as 'Sarpanch'. (2 years) KARBI ANGLONG AUTONOMOUS COUNCIL That's why the data is also entered as GP and Sarpanch in their website since the 7. M Sc in Railway Systems Engineer- beginning when the Congress Government started the system. The same man- ing (2 years) & ner of data is also entered in Government MIS system for Meghalaya, Nagaland 8. M Sc in Transport Technology and CHAIRPERSON, CITY LEVEL CIDF IMPLEMENTATION AND and Mizoram also. We have already written twice to the Government to correct Policy (2 years) the data management system. So, it is nothing but to intent of stoking social 9. M Sc in Transport Information Sys- MONITORING (CCIMC), DIPHU KARBI ANGLONG, ASSAM tension for their vested political mileage. In the Press Conference KAAC Execu- tems and Analytics (2 years). No DMB/W/CIDF/2019-20/10/ Date 10/11/2020 tive Member (EM) Amarsing Tisso, EM Prodip Difusa, EM Maduria Dekhiyal Phukan, Forest Board Chairman Richard Tokbi, Principal Secretary Sanjeeb Kumar Traffic Guide- Short Notice Inviting Tenders Das, ACS and Secretary Si-Im Taro, ACS were also attended. lines Issued Sealed Offers are hereby invited for the following works BJP to contest all 12 BTAD choose other routes. 1(A) Name of Works: 14. Parking can be done in Chunsali the bargain of this support BPF gets a few ministerial portfolios and other perks. and surrounding areas as well on the BPF’s continuous reign in BTC has ultimately resulted in allegations of widespread side of the road. This year Chhath puja corruption at the grassroots level. The BJP is trying to portray itself as the savior of will be held at Brahmaputra riverfront BTC and capture the council so that it can have those 12 additional MLA seats in its (Uzan Bazar to Bharalumukh), Sunsali, kitty without having to share the power. Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) president Pandu ghat, Maligoan Railway sta- Hagrama Mohilary is confident that his party will win 30 seats of the 40 and form the dium, Birubari fishery, Basistha, BTC (Bodoland Territorial Council) government. While addressing a political rally Lalmati, Khanapara Farmgate, the BPF chief commented that even though Assam cabinet minister and senior BJP Hatigoan, Jyotikuchi, Narengi, Pathar leader Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has been campaigning against the BPF, not a single Quarry, Narengi, Azara, and seat of the BPF has been harmed.“Himanta Biswa Sarma does not know anything Chandrapur. about BTC. The bullying attitude of Himanta Biswa will not be entertained in the BTC region,” said the BPF chief. Mohilary also commented that the crowd at the Youth Beheaded In Gossaigaon meetings of BJP was brought from outside the BTC.Questioning the Front Of Church BJP government, Mohilary said, “Modi government was supposed to give Rs. 1,000 Madurai, November 18 : In a shocking crore to the BTC area, but he gave us only Rs. 600 crore. Where are the remaining Rs. incident, a 22-year old youth was mur- 400 crore?“When it comes to the BJP rule, Koch Rajbongshi, Adivasis were to be dered and beheaded in broad daylight given the ST status in three months. This was the commitment made by PM Modi. by an unidentified gang in front of St. This is not the first time that I’ve heard of such a thing. I urge the people not to fall Mary's Church in Madurai's Uthangudi for such sweet talk. The BPF is always ready to provide landholding (Pattas) rights village on Sunday.As per reports, the to the people living on annual patta lands”, said the BPF chief. The BTC polls will be incident happened when the youth was held in two phases on 7 and 10 December. The counting of votes will take place on walking with his friend near the church 12 December. There are 46 seats in the council of which six are nominated by the on Sunday evening along with one of Assam Governor. The tenure of an elected council is of five years and elections are his friend Muniasamy when a gang announced thereafter. This year, the elections were supposed to be held during which came in a car intercepted the two. May, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it got delayed. The main parties contesting On seeing them, the two tried to es- against each other are BPF, UPPL and BJP. The BPF under Hagrama Mohilary has (B) Scheme under: CIDF UNDER DIPHU TOWN FOR THE YEAR 2020-21 cape but was chased down and at- The offer should bear a Diphu Municipal Board fee stamp of Rs. 1000.00 (Rupees One thousand) only (nonrefundable) to be affixed with the offer been ruling the BTC since 2005. tacked. The deceased, who was identi- without which no offer will be considered for acceptance. fied as one B Muruganantham, died in 2. The offers should be placed in a sealed cover/container marked as 'Offer for Group No :______As stated above) PM Modi speaks with US 1. EARNEST MONEY @ 1% (Tribal) & 2% (Non-Tribal) of the project estimated amount as quoted above should be submitted in the form of Bank Draft the attack. The gang then decapitated in favour of Principal Secretary,KAAC,Diphu. climate change, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region."Further, PM Modi said his head and placed in front of the 3. The offers will be received in the office of the Principal Secretary KAAC.Diphu up to 15.00 hours of 25-11- 2020 and will be opened on the same date at Kamala Harris' victory is a matter of great pride and ispiration for the Indian-American church.His friend Muniasamy, who es- 15.30 hours in presence of attending bidders or their authorized representatives The time allowed for completion is six months from the 15th day of the issue of the formal work order. community." I also conveyed warm congratulations for VP-elect @KamalaHarris. Her caped with injuries, was undergoing 4. The undersign reserves the right to accept or reject any Or the tenders without assigning any reason thereof and does not bind herself to accept the lowest rate. success is a matter of great pride and inspiration for members of the vibrant Indian- treatment at a government hospital.A 5. The selected bidder will have to sign the formal offer F-2form within 7 (seven) days from the date of issue of selection order failing which an amount American community, who are a tremendous source of strength for Indo-US rela- team of police reached the spot upon equivalent to 2% of the offer value of the work shall stand forfeited tions," the PM said in another tweet.While, the Biden-Harris Presidential Transition 6. Canvassing in connection with offer is strictly prohibited and the offers submitted by the contractors who resort to such canvassing will be liable being alerted and conducted an inquiry. to rejection. team in a press release informed that the president-elect thanked the prime minister 7. On acceptance of the offer, the name of accredited representative(s) of the contractor who should be responsible for taking instructions from the Principal for his congratulations and expressed his desire to strengthen and expand the US.- Cm Sonowal Lays Secretary KAAC. Diphu India strategic partnership alongside the first vice president of South Asian descent 8. All rates shall be quoted on flat percentage basis as per/below/above the APWD S/R of Bulding for 2013-14. Foundation Stone Of Koch 9. The Bidder must produce the Registration of contract under PWD or any other State Govt. Depptt. Registration Of GST including Clearance, Professional Kamala Harris."The president-elect noted that he looks forward to working closely Tax Clearance Certificate. Trading Licence for Non Tribal Contractor, Income Tax Clearance Certificate On the latest from as prescribed by the Ministry of with the prime minister on shared global challenges, including containing COVID-19 Rajbongshi Museum In Finance, Government of India including the Tender Papers and their respective Bank A/C No. Of any and defending against future health crises, tackling the threat of climate change, launch- Bongaigaon 10. The offer for works shall remain open for acceptance for a period of 180 (one hundred eighty) days from the date of opening the offers. If any bidders withdraws his offer before the said period or makes any modification in the items and conditions of the offer which are not acceptable to the department, then the ing the global economic recovery, strengthening democracy at home and abroad, and GUWAHATI, Nov 18 : To preserve the Government shall without prejudice to any other right or remedy, be at liberty to forfeit an amount equivalent to 2% of the value of the contract either from maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region," the statement read.The rich culture and heritage of Assam's the registration fees of the contractor or any other dues payable to him by the Department. readout highlighted key areas in which the Biden administration "looks forward to Koch Rajbongshi community, chief min- 11. The offer for the work shall not be witnessed by a contractor or contractors who himself/themselves has/have bided or who may offer for the same work/ Failure to observe this condition should render Offers of the Contractors offering as well as witnessing the offer able to summary rejection. working closely" with Prime Minister Modi which include "containing COVID-19 and ister Sarbananda Sonowal laid founda- 12. The offer shall be for the composite work mentioned in the notice-inviting offer. defending against future health crises, tackling the threat of climate change, launching tion stone of a museum in lower Assam's a) Before offering the intending bidder shall inspect the site to fully acquaint himself about the condition in regard to accessibility of site and locality, the global economic recovery, strengthening democracy at home and abroad" and Bongaigaon town on Friday.Sonowal nature and extent of ground, working condition including stacking of materials, installation of T & P etc. Conditions affecting accommodation and movement of labour etc. Required for the satisfactory, execution of the work/contract No claim whatsoever on such account shall be entertained by the "maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region."During the telephonic was accompanied by ministers Pijush Department under any circumstances. conversation, PM Modi warmly recalled his earlier interactions with Biden, including Hazarika, Phani Bhusan Choudhury b) The intending bidder should also inspect the quarry and satisfy himself about the quality and availability of the various materials shall not consider, during his official visits to the United States in 2014 and in 2016.On area which both and Bongaigaon deputy commissioner after acceptance of the contract to pay any extra charges for lead or any other reasons, in case, the contractor is found later on to have misjudged quality and availability of materials in the quarry. readout mention is Indo-Pacific, a concept that was the key focus of the Trump admin- Dr. MS Lakshmi Priya.Speaking on the 13. The contractor's responsibility for the contract shall commence from the date of issue orders of acceptance of offer. istration and New Delhi and shows continuity on the issue. The concept, backed by occasion, Sonowal expressed hope that 14. Unsealed offers shall be summarily rejected. India, the US, and like-minded partners is seen suspiciously by China.Biden has been the museum would play a pivotal role 15. The Contractor should read the specifications and study the other terms and conditions carefully before submitting the offer. 16. If it is found that the offer is not submitted in the proper manner or conditions, too many correction or assured rates or amount, it would be open for the a supporter of close New Delhi-Washington ties, in his capacity as senator and the in preserving the cultural resources and Department to take suitable action against the Contractor. vice president. In August 2001, Joe Biden had written a letter to then-President George heritage of the Koch Rajbongshis.He 17. The Bidders shall sign a declaration under the official secret act for maintaining secrecy of the offer documents drawings or any other records connected W. Bush calling on the new administration to drop US sanctions against India and also laid the foundation stone of vari- with the work given to them. Sd/- during his tenure as the Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he worked ous other developmental projects for Principal Secretary towards the US Senate's approval of US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement in 2008.Biden the Bongaigaon town. Among the de- Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council & had chaired the Joint Session of the US Congress that was addressed by the Prime velopmental projects, a clock tower will Chairperson, City Level CIDF Implementation and Minister during his 2016 visit. be constructed at the cost of Rs. 25 lakh. Monitoring (CCIMC), Diphu Karbi Anglong Assam SPORTS PLUS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 7 Richard Freeman claims Nations League round-up he 'would never put a rider Spain hand Germany worst defeat, Ronaldo in serious harm's way' the riders even against themselves," he remains scoreless, France beat Sweden said. "We do have to take risks because Berlin, November 18: Germany's leg."Historic night that will help us champion Portugal on Tuesday. sible 18 and Deschamps praised his these are elite sportsmen, there's no time only five-goal loss in a competitive grow as a team," Ramos said on Croatia needed to better the result players for doing so in a consider- to sit down if they have asthma or some- game had been West Germany's 8-3 Twitter after the match.Spain con- of Sweden, which lost 4-2 to group- ably tough group."I'm a very fac- thing. They all want to win but it's not at defeat to Hungary at the 1954 World stantly threatened up front, forcing winner France in the other match. tual person. No other team has done all costs. You have to take a risk/benefit Cup group stage. West Germany Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer Portugal was already eliminated and or will do better. We had the World analysis, this is elite sport."I would never, went on to beat Hungary in the fi- to make a few good saves to keep had secured second place.Croatia Cup runner-up (Croatia) in our ever take risks or put a rider at serious nal. In non-competitive matches, the visitors from going into a big- played with 10 men from early in the group and the reigning European harm's way and I have to be prepared to Germany had also lost 6-0 to Aus- ger hole. Spain squandered several second half after one of its champion (Portugal)," he said. "Not fall on my sword and if senior manage- tria in a friendly in 1931.Spain counterattack chances throughout midfielders was sent off.Cristiano everything was perfect, so we're not ment sack me then so be it. I have never, handed Germany its worst defeat in the match in an empty La Cartuja Ronaldo was held scoreless for the going to brag, but you also have to ever taken any undue risks with a rider a competitive match on Wednesday, Stadium in Seville."To put this type second consecutive match to stay appreciate what we've done. We fin- and they have never come across any harm winning 6-0 to advance to the Final of pressure on a team like Germany, seven goals shy of the 109 scored ished with panache, bravo to my London, November 18 : Dr Richard Free- because of my care. I will stand to that Four of UEFA's Nations you need great collective work by by former Iran striker Ali Daei, the players."Croatia stayed in the top man, the former British Cycling and Team until my last breath."Freeman contends League.Ferran Torres scored a hat everyone, in attack and defense," only other male soccer player to league despite losing 3-2 to Portu- Sky doctor, claimed he had "never, ever that he was bullied into ordering the trick to lead Spain to the historic Luis Enrique said. "We made them surpass the 100-goal milestone for gal at home, meaning Sweden fin- taken any undue risks with a rider" and Testogel by former British Cycling and victory in the decisive match in ished bottom on goal difference one had "never come across any harm" as Team Sky technical director Shane Sutton Group 4.Germany's only five-goal behind the Croats.The Swedes took a result of his care at his fitness-to-prac- to treat erectile disfunction, with both loss in a competitive game had been the lead at Stade de France in the tice hearing.Freeman has admitted 18 of claims strenuously denied by the West Germany's 8-3 defeat to Hun- fifth minute when midfielder Viktor the 22 charges against him, which include Australian.Freeman reiterated that he finds gary at the 1954 World Cup group Claesson broke into the area, ordering 30 sachets of testosterone gels Sutton "intimidating and frightening even stage. West Germany went on to skipped past two tackles and poked to the Manchester Velodrome nine years now" as his cross-examination entered its beat Hungary in the final. In non- a shot that clipped defender ago and lying to British Cycling and UK seventh week, with the medic answering competitive matches, Germany had Raphael Varane and wrong-footed Anti-Doping about it.However, he denies questions from his QC Mary O'Rourke for also lost 6-0 to Austria in a friendly goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.Marcus the General Medical Council's central the first time on Tuesday. Up until now, in 1931.The victory ended a three- Thuram - son of famed France de- charge of "knowing or believing" the Freeman has been responding to the match winless streak for Spain, fender Lilian Thuram - was involved Testogel was to be administered to a rider GMC's QC Simon Jackson as a cross-ex- which hasn't gone four games with- in both goals as Giroud equalized to aid their performance.While Freeman amination that was expected to last five out a win since the late 1980s."It's in the 16th and right back Benjamin said the nature of elite sport means push- days was heard over six weeks."I'm here important to get back to winning Pavard put Les Bleus ahead in the ing the boundaries occasionally is a ne- to assist the tribunal and tell the truth," with a great performance like this," 36th.After Giroud started a coun- cessity, he told a Medical Practitioners Freeman said. "I was never told how long Spain coach Luis Enrique said. "We suffer and kept them from a national team.One of Ronaldo's terattack from midfield, the ball was Tribunal Service hearing that a rider's it was going to be. So many times I felt have to enjoy this great result."Last threatening."Álvaro Morata best chances to move closer to the fed to Thuram down the left and his safety was always of paramount importance ambushed and unprepared. I have found year, Spain failed to advance to the opened the scoring in the 17th all-time international record was a pinpoint cross was adroitly turned to him."My job is to protect the health of that pressure very difficult. Final Four after conceding late in a minute with a header into the top of first-time header that missed into the bottom left corner by match against Croatia.The Germans the net off a corner kick taken by wide.Mateo Kovacic opened the Giroud.Thuram then showed great Saul 'Canelo' Álvarez to face Liverpool's would have advanced with a draw, Fabián Ruiz, who came off the scoring for the hosts in the 29th footwork to weave past three defend- but Spain dominated early and took bench after an early injury to Sergio minute and netted an equalizer with ers in the area and spin around a Callum Smith in world title showdown control with three goals in each half. Canales.Torres added to the lead in a shot from outside the area in the fourth. Although he lost control of Paris, November 18: Saul 'Canelo' Álvarez pleased that during these challenging times The visitors had only two total at- the 33rd with a shot from close 65th after Portugal had rallied with the ball, it broke to Pavard on the will take on Liverpool's Callum Smith on 19 we can deliver to the fans a fight between tempts, none on target."This is defi- range after Dani Olmo's header rico- goals by Rubén Dias in the 52nd right of the area and he drilled it firmly December, it has been announced by pro- the very best in the division. I truly believe nitely one of the worst defeats of cheted off the crossbar, and five and João Félix in the 60th. Dias net- into the bottom left with the outside moter Matchroom.The pair will face off in I beat him and will prove that 168lbs is my my career," Germany and Real minutes later it was Rodri's header ted the winner in the 90th.Croatia of his foot.Giroud, who has hardly the United States just before Christmas with division."Alvarez has held world belts in Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos said. off a corner that gave the hosts a 3- midfielder Marko Rog was sent off played for Chelsea in the Premier the WBA and Ring magazine world super- four weight divisions but recently became "It hurts."Spain got the convincing 0 halftime lead.Torres added to the with a second yellow card for a foul League this season, should have middleweight titles on the line.Smith had a free agent after parting with streaming win despite playing most of the rout in the 55th and 71st minutes on Ronaldo just before Portugal's scored when he headed Pavard's set his sights on the Mexican, who is con- service DAZN and Golden Boy Promo- match without captain Sergio after other fast counterattacks by second goal.Striker Olivier Giroud cross from the right wide when un- sidered one of the finest fighters in boxing, tions. He has lost just once - to Floyd Ramos, who missed two penalty the hosts, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice to move closer to marked in the 53rd.But he made no back in June. The 30-year-old finally has Mayweather in September 2013 - in 56 kicks in the 1-1 draw at Switzerland. closed the scoring in the France's national team's scoring mistake six minutes later, meeting his man and speaking about the upcoming fights, while Smith is undefeated in 27 bouts Ramos had to be replaced by Èric 89th.Croatia avoided relegation in record as the Nations League group substitute Kylian Mbappé's cross bout, he said: "I've been wanting a big fight and has defended his world title twice since García just before the break with an Group 3 of UEFA's Nations League winner beat Sweden 4-2 and rel- from the left with a diving header. since becoming world champion, so I'm winning it from George Groves in 2018. apparent muscle injury in his right despite a 3-2 loss to defending egated it on Tuesday.Giroud's tally Then Giroud almost set up Antoine of 44 goals puts him seven behind Griezmann, directing a pass down France and Arsenal great Thierry with his chest which the Barcelona Henry's record of 51."It always feels forward blazed over the crossbar in Ferran Torres's treble helps like he has to prove himself, he the 75th.Substitute Robin Quaison scored two good goals," France gave the Swedes hopes of rescuing coach Didier Deschamps said, a draw when he bundled in left Spain humble Germany in Nations League praising Giroud. "We're not talking back Pierre Bengtsson's cross London, November 18: Ferran Torres soon after and did make it five with 19 about a player who has never done with two minutes left in regulation pulled at his red shirt and kissed it, just minutes left. Again Ruiz provided and anything up until now. People are time.With every Sweden player, above the badge. There is a star on it Torres bent a cool shot into the net from often too hard on him."Unbeaten including the goalkeeper, camped and there is a star inside it too, applause the left edge of the area. As the few France had already booked its place around the goal for a last-gasp accompanying him as he stood there people here stood clapping in admira- in the Final Four after ensuring the corner, France cleared the ball and wearing a huge smile and trying to com- tion, Torres was withdrawn alongside top spot in League A, Group 3 with Kingsley Coman ran through from prehend what was happening. The Olmo and Morata. Their work was done; a 1-0 win at defending champion midfield to roll the ball into an Manchester City attacker, still only 20 their teammates, though, still had not Portugal last Saturday.France empty net from 40 meters out with years old, playing his seventh interna- finished with Germany. ended with 16 points from a pos- the game's last kick. tional game, had just scored his third goal of an astonishing night in which Spain reached the final four of the Na- ECB calls review in face of umpires' tions League by crushing Germany with the kind of performance for which the word perfect would not be out of place.It accusation of institutional racism was the fifth goal, and it wasn't even London, November 18: The England of it, I was quite appalled. And in tion on six different occasions. In the last. With two minutes remaining, and Wales Cricket Board has admit- the meantime other white umpires 2013 I was told in my appraisal I was Spain walked the ball in again, José Luis Germany, who were left wondering that was ruled out, and then was ted its pool of professional match have been encouraged. To me that 'technically sound' and this was Gayá setting up the substitute Mikel where they were coming from. The an- stopped by Neuer. He slipped to his officials is lacking in diversity and is more than suspicious."When I supported by stats and reports from Oyarzabal to complete a 6-0 victory. Yes, swer, as it turned out, was everywhere - knees, shocked that he had been de- a review of the system is now un- retired in 2009 I received a glowing captains. However I was told 'con- six. Against Germany. This was historic, although to start with it was on the right nied but it did not last. Almost immedi- der way after two former umpires testimonial from the ECB but when sideration' had to be made 'about the kind of occasion that 65,000 people where they were must incisive. There, ately, Koke's inswinging ball was accused the governing body of in- I later applied for a role as a mentor, who best fits in'."In 2014, when I should spent the rest of their lives boast- Torres repeatedly ripped into Philipp headed off the bar by Dani Olmo and stitutional racism.John Holder, who I never even got a reply. There have started to speak up, I suddenly ing they were at. Instead, barely 300 can Max.Inside him, Koke took control, ably Torres smashed in the rebound. Gor- retired in 2009 after 30 years as an been ex-players moved to these wasn't given any first-class games do so, but they will. Joachim Löw's team supported by Rodri. Watching the geous footwork from Torres and Ruiz umpire, and Ismail Dawood, a former roles, without having umpired. At at all that season. It didn't make were not just defeated for the first time Atlético midfielder dominate, there was drew applause from this almost empty first-class cricketer who then one point a rugby referee was hired sense. I raised the issues with ECB in 13 games, they were demolished. just one doubt: how could it have been arena, the silence mostly filled by the struggled to break into the umpir- as a mentor. Some of the choices, there but I felt totally isolated. I ended up Spain's doubts disintegrated; just list- two years since his last call up? And sound of crickets and the caress of the ing ranks, have come together as was no logic."Holder's suspicions walking away from umpiring alto- ing the opportunities would fill this page yet it would be wrong to single out indi- ball, before Rodri guided in a header to part of a grassroots campaign called grew further when learning about gether. They did a job on and the next and by the end, it seemed viduals: they were all superb. Even two make it 3-0 by half-time and 13-1 in shots. Stump Out Racism that has high- Dawood, who after a playing career as me."Dawood insists the "numbers bizarre to recall that 90 minutes before first enforced substitutions, Sergio It looked easy but there was no easing lighted the absence of non-whites a wicketkeeper for there had been nerves. Most felt that Canales and Sergio Ramos injured, did up. Spain were enjoying it too much. in the ranks.The pair have also Northamptonshire, the need to win meant that this was a not slow them down. Canales's fantas- Olmo opened the second half by racing called for a QC-led inquiry and the Worcestershire, task beyond la selección, who arrived tic replacement, Fabián Ruiz, provided away only for Neuer to save and Morata involvement of the Equality and Glamorgan and York- in Seville on a three-game run without a the first goal when his deep corner was was next, wide spaces opening and the Human Rights Commission, with 28 shire found his path victory - their longest in 18 years.Yet headed in superbly by Morata.They had feeling building that Spain could run years having passed since a non- into umpiring hit by Luis Enrique had said it was "almost bet- only been playing 15 minutes but it had through Germany at will. So, they white umpire - Vanburn Holder in setbacks inconsistent ter" that they had to win. That way, he been coming, Manuel Neuer saving from did.Ruiz set off next, releasing Gayá to 1992 - was promoted to the ECB's with others.Speaking reasoned, there would be no doubts: Ramos in the sixth minute and Spain re- fly past and set up Torres - one of two full-time panel.They also point out to the Guardian on they would have to go for it. And, boy, fusing to let up. Torres especially: he Spaniards alone in the penalty area - to that no one from a black or Asian Tuesday, Dawood did they. In wave after wave and from pulled one past the far post, provided score the fourth. The City man might minority ethnic background has said: "When I first put the first whistle to the last, they tore at another for Morata to score a second have made it five from Koke's backheel ever been employed by the ECB as my CV forward to the a pitch liaison officer, cricket liaison ECB about umpiring a ATP Cup uncertain due to 'new challenges' officer, match referee or umpires' reply came back that included lots don't lie" and the fast-tracking of coach - roles which all come under of reasons why I couldn't, includ- others is an example of "white privi- highlighted by Tennis Australia the same department.John Holder, ing a lack of experience. And yet a lege". He also claims to have heard who stood in international cricket few years later a white ex-player the word "Paki" used in a meeting, London, November 18: Tennis au- peting but the ATP said that was now days. We understand there is uncer- and is a regular guest on BBC Test went straight from playing to only to be ignored by the ECB man- thorities have encountered "chal- under review."In discussions with tainty about the start of the 2021 sea- Match Special, has given the ex- umpiring."One year I was told I agement who were present.As such lenges" over the arrival dates of play- Tennis Australia over the past 24 son, and we are working as hard as ample of the former England fast hadn't done the relevant exams to both Dawood and Holder have little ers in Australia ahead of the new 2021 hours, we have been informed there possible to deliver the best possible bowler Devon Malcolm, who he progress - my plan was to do them faith in the ECB's ability to address season, the ATP Tour said on Tues- are some new challenges around the calendar of events to players."TA says was dissuaded from moving that winter - then at the same time the issue, with the Stump Out Rac- day, throwing the ATP Cup and other previously planned arrival dates for boss Craig Tiley said earlier this week into umpiring after retirement."It's another [white] umpire got on to the ism campaign claiming to have evi- Australian Open lead-up events into players and team members," the ATP that the governing body had decided a concern of mine that not one black reserve list and began standing in dence of "obstruction and interfer- doubt.Tennis Australia had planned said in a note to players."We continue to shift the team-based ATP Cup and cricketer has progressed on to the matches without any qualifications ence" in the past.During the sum- for players to arrive in the southern to work with Tennis Australia on con- all of the Australian Open warm-up full-time panel in nearly 30 years," at all."I did get on to the reserve list mer a senior member of ECB staff state of Victoria by mid-December to firming plans for January, and we will events to Victoria to mitigate the risk of Holder told the Guardian. "When I of umpires and got first-class games, was suspended amid an allegation give them time to undertake a manda- provide an update as soon as more logistical problems arising from Covid- heard about Devon being talked out but I was passed over for promo- of racial discrimination. tory two-week quarantine before com- information is available in the coming 19 protocols in different states. k k y y m

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 m c STOPPAGE 8 c Phil Neville hands Lauren Players moved to NSW after James first England call-up for November camp Covid-19 outbreak in South Australia London, November 18 : Phil against Arsenal. Melbourn, November 18 : In Dettol Twenty20 International on November 27.At the same Australia but remains committed played in Brisbane from Janu- Neville has packed his En- Manchester United's Abbie light of the state border closures squads are travellingto Sydney time, CA spoke about remaining to hosting the first Vodafone ary 15.Over the last two days, gland squad for this McManus and Katie Zelem, following a Covid outbreak in today to commence their prepa- "committed" to hosting the first Test against India at the 19 active cases of coronavirus month's training camp with Everton's Izzy Christiansen South Australia, Cricket Austra- ration for both series," stated a Test in Adelaide as per sched- Adelaide Oval," stated the press have been recorded in South youth and handed the and Chelsea's Fran Kirby lia (CA) asked the Australian CA press release.CA also ex- ule. This is regardless of the fact release, while mentioning the Australia. This is an outbreak Manchester United forward have all dropped out hav- players to travel to Sydney on plained the decision, saying: that there's a recent Covid-19 actions taken following the out- because on November 1, Aus- Lauren James her first se- ing been involved in Tuesday as a proactive measure. "This decision was made after outbreak in certain clusters in break, forcing state border tralia had recorded zero local nior call-up."I'm delighted to September's camp.The can- Players from Western Australia, players returning from the Marsh South Australia, with the state closures.Coming back to cases of Covid-19 for the first give Lauren James her first cellation of the Germany Tasmania and Queensland, who Sheffield Shield hub in South recording five new cases on Sydney, according to the New time in almost five months. call-up," the manager said. and Norway games means are part of Australia's limited- Australia after the last round Tuesday. As per the figures South Wales government, four South Australia's capital is "She is an exciting young Jill Scott will have to wait overs squads for the series were subject to changes in bor- given by the Government of new cases have been detected Adelaide. Adelaide is a player that we want to help for an opportunity to claim against India, were travelling to der conditions by the aforemen- South Australia on their website, "in the 24 hours leading up to Sheffield Shield hub this sea- develop further. She joins her 150th cap, which would Sydney today to begin their tioned state governments." the latest additions have taken 8pm 16th of Nov". Sydney is the son. From November 8-11, it the squad alongside many make her the second Lion- preparations."Players and staff Three ODIs and three T20Is will the number of active cases in the capital of the New South Wales hosted three matches - NSW from Western Australia, Tasma- be played in Sydney and state to 34. The day-night Test state.The Indian team players, versus Tasmania, Queensland nia and Queensland who are part Canberra, with the Sydney at the Adelaide Oval starts from along with the Aussies who par- versus South Australia and of the Australian men's Dettol Cricket Ground (SCG) hosting December 17."CA continues to ticipated in the Indian Premier Victoria versus Western Aus- One-Day International and the first ODI, the series opener, monitor the situation in South League (IPL), are serving their tralia (WA). All the players who 14-day quarantine in Sydney at played in those matches were the moment, but they are train- asked to self-isolate after re- ing in their bio-bubbles. Apart turning to their respective from two ODIs and two T20Is, states.Australian players and the SCG will play host to the staff from WA, Tasmania and third Test from January 7 as Queensland, who will feature in well.Melbourne, Victoria's capi- the series against India, were tal and the venue for the Boxing airlifted into Sydney in light of Day Test, is pretty safe at the the state border closures. moment, Covid-wise. The Sydney will host the ODI series Victoria State Government opener on November 27, which posted on their website: "As of is a reason why CA has chosen 17 November 2020, no new cases the NSW capital. The Indian have been diagnosed since yes- team is quarantining - and train- terday… This is the eighteenth ing - there. So are the Aussies, consecutive day with no new who played in the IPL.The Covid other young players who ess to reach that milestone, cases."Queensland, Brisbane's situation in NSW is better, with we've introduced over the behind her former teammate capital, has recorded one new the state government claiming last few months."James, Fara Williams.There is a re- case in the last 24 hours, accord- just, four new cases were de- who is the sister of the turn to the squad for ing to the Queensland Govern- tected "in the 24 hours leading Chelsea defender Reece, is Manchester City's Laura ment. The fourth Test will be up to 8pm 16th of Nov". part of a 29-player squad. Coombs, whose last ap- Following the cancellation pearance for England was of the 1 December match in October 2015. Rinsola against Norway, which had Babajide and Lotte Mumbai Indians' success can be emulated by other teams been due to be played at Wubben-Moy, of Liverpool Bramall Lane, two internal and Arsenal respectively, friendlies will instead take both receive their second with better planning and scouting: Analyst Simon Hughes place."Although sadly we senior call-ups following no longer have a competi- their involvement in the Mumbai, November 18 : been a similar success incredibly well, taking early tive fixture every minute September camp.Neville With a fifth Indian Premier I think other teams can learn from that story of an underdog since wickets."In the future, if spent on the training pitch said: "This has been a chal- League (IPL) title in eight ‘‘ and there's no reason why they can't then. Hughes believes if you have a team like and in planning is crucial lenging time for everyone, years, Mumbai Indians things fall in place, some- Rajasthan Royals were in and plays an important part but it will be good to finish have become the most catch up, Hughes felt. thing on those lines is not 2008 - with no stars but a in preparing for the Euros," the year with an intensive k k y dominant franchise in the county professional for enforced salary cap."He in- other teams are as out of the realms of possi- couple of key bowlers, said Neville.Missing out training camp during which y m

’’ m history of the competition, Middlesex and Durham, dicated that MI's success good.""Their key was two bility. It can happen again. wicket-taking bowlers in once more are the fit-again the squad will develop fur- c taking over the mantle probably best known for his could be a result of more things. They had five bats- I think the key is to get very the first six overs - you can Manchester City goal- ther and in which every c from Chennai Super Kings. work as The Analyst on than just luck or the deep men who had a strike rate good coaches and you still win without a team of keeper Karen Bardsley, the player has the chance to But according to former British television, where he pockets of their owners. A of over 140… Kieron Pol- need your overseas players total stars," Hughes said, Manchester United goal- prove themselves ahead of cricketer and analyst Simon deconstructs and explains lot of planning, preparation lard is amazing. It's amaz- to perform. You need your adding a small caveat."It's keeper Mary Earps, the our upcoming major tour- Hughes, it's not as if they various aspects of the and foresight goes into ing how he keeps perform- star players to be consis- a probably a little bit harder Atlético Madrid forward naments." This camp will have cracked the code for game, has followed the IPL it."Maybe, the MI scout- ing for all those years. But tent. The one thing that has now. Rajasthan Royals Toni Duggan and the Lyon give us another excellent success or achieved some- over the years and even ing… I talked to Rahul the other thing is the bowl- evolved, probably in this caught everybody by sur- forward Jodie Taylor. The opportunity to integrate thing out of reach of other helped out Rajasthan Roy- Dravid about this the other ing. Bumrah and (Trent) tournament, is the impact prise slightly in that first Chelsea centre-back Millie young promising players teams due to the financial als on the planning side day and he said their scout- Boult, they went for it with of fast bowling and season, but there's still po- Bright is also omitted, with our experienced resources at the disposal of ahead of the inaugural edi- ing is very good. The play- early wickets. And James Powerplay fast bowling. tential for a team without though it is believed she internationals and align their owners.Mumbai Indi- tion in 2008, which the team ers they have spotted, like Pattinson as well, aggres- Boult, Bumrah, Jofra Ar- loads and loads of stars to picked up a knock in everyone on the team's ans' 2020 campaign was famously won, against al- the young (Jasprit) Bumrah sive fast bowler. It's im- cher, those guys have done do well." Sunday's London derby long-term vision." arguably the most com- most all predictions. He was and Hardik Pandya, have portant to be aggressive manding for any side over an observer travelling with made a big difference to with your fast bowling, and the 13 seasons of the the team during the 2019 them while keeping a core aggressive with your bat. league. They won 11 out season. Hughes has now of very experienced T20 They had so many bowl- of their 16 matches, but come out with a book titled players like Rohit Sharma. ing options. They had a more impressive was the New Innings, co-authored They have found the bal- very good opening pair manner in which they went with Manoj Badale, lead ance very successfully be- with the bat, very good about their business. They owner of the franchise." tween some very experi- opening pair with the ball, seemingly had no weak- They (MI) have obviously enced players and spotting and then these guys down nesses and extricated been very successful, but some new young talent. the order who score at 170- themselves from tricky they don't spend any more But other teams could have 180. The Pandya brothers situations time and again. money than any other team. easily done it (won the giving you the impetus at What's more, they easily The way the IPL is struc- IPL), the league was so the end, at Nos. 6 and 7 is beat Delhi Capitals, the sec- tured, everybody has a close," Hughes said."That's absolutely vital. I think ond-best team in the league chance of winning because the essence of a success- other teams can learn from in all their four meetings. they change the teams ev- ful league, that everybody that and there's no reason Even missing skipper Rohit ery two or three years," has got a chance of win- why they can't catch up," Sharma in the middle of the Hughes told in a video in- ning. And I believe although Hughes felt. Rajasthan season hardly derailed their teraction. 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