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Underthepi- ternational borderadjoin- ing sanddunesonthein- project todealwiththeshift- (BSF) willstartapilot Border SecurityForce Jaisalmer,29: Aug dunes alongIndia- action. mantling forfurtherlegal to rangeofficeafterdis- equipments werebrought erator setsandother all machinarytools,gen- added. Sourcessaidthat several months,sources Kamal Uddinforover ing illegallyrunbyone ing. Thesawmillwasbe- Khatuwal areathismorn- illegal sawmillatGerua Nepal Mandalbustedan range ledbyofficer personnel fromSalna Based onatipoff,forest 29: Nagaon, August Correspondent, Illegal sawmill of thestate. carried outinvariousparts the campaignhasbeen cepted ascredentialsand directives havebeenac- then, theChiefMinister's action againstdrugs.Since Assam Policetotakestern charge anddirectedthe Sharma hastakenoverthe Minister HimantaBishwa Station onSunday. 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cmyk cmyk cmyk 2 MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL Last UK military flight Biden warns another militant attack leaves Afghanistan after evacuating 15,000 people in Afghanistan is highly likely London, August 29 : ... we are forever receiving Britain's last military flight messages and texts from Kabul, August 29 : President Joe al Qaeda militants behind the Sept. Britain would not make it through. left Kabul late on Saturday our Afghan friends that Biden warned that another militant 11 attacks that year. The Taliban, In the Pentagon's strike on militant after evacuating more than are very distressing. We're attack was highly likely as U.S. facing the loss of billions of dollars suspects in Nangarhar, a U.S. 15,000 people in the two living this in the most troops began leaving Kabul of aid for the country, appealed to official said on Friday that an MQ- weeks since the Taliban painful way," Carter said. airport after a two-week scramble the United States and other 9 Reaper unmanned aircraft flown took control of Prime Minister Boris by Washington and its allies to Western nations to maintain from the Middle East targeted an Afghanistan, ending Johnson praised Britain's evacuate citizens and at-risk diplomatic relations after their Islamic State militant who was nearly 20 years of British armed forces. "I want to Afghans. As Washington neared withdrawal; Britain said that planning attacks and was in a car military presence in the thank everyone involved the end of its military involvement should only happen if the Taliban with an associate. Residents of country. "The final flight and the thousands of in the country with the Taliban allow safe passage for those who Jalalabad, the provincial capital, carrying UK Armed Forces those who served over militants it ousted 20 years ago want to leave and respect human said they had heard several personnel has left Kabul," the last two decades. You back in power, the United States rights. The White House said the explosions around midnight and Britain's Ministry of can be proud of what you said it killed two Islamic State next few days were likely to be the community elder Malik Adib said Defence said. Britain on have achieved," he said. militants planning attacks in most dangerous of the evacuation three people were killed and four Friday had said its Carter said Britain and its Afghanistan after a deadly suicide said. The Taliban condemned the hunger. Mujahid told Reuters the operation. The United States and were wounded in an air strike, evacuation mission would allies might cooperate with bombing outside the airport on overnight U.S. drone strike, which group had appointed governors allies have taken about 113,500 adding that he had been end within hours and that the Taliban in the future to Thursday. American officials also took place in Nangarhar Province, and police chiefs in all but one of people out of Afghanistan in the summoned by the Taliban its military would be tackle threats from the warned of a high risk of additional an eastern area that borders Afghanistan's 34 provinces and past two weeks, it said. U.S. investigating the incident. unable to fly out any Islamic State militant attacks by the group - enemies of Pakistan. "The Americans should would act to solve the country's military and allied countries' flights "Women and children are among Afghan citizens eligible for group. The group, enemies both the West and Afghanistan's have informed us before economic problems. A U.S. official carried fewer people on Saturday the victims," said Adib, though he resettlement who had not of both Western countries new Taliban rulers - as U.S. forces conducting the air strike. It was a told on Saturday there were fewer as Washington prepared to end did not have information about already entered Kabul and the Taliban, claimed wind up their mission before a clear attack on Afghan territory," than 4,000 troops left at the airport, its mission. With another attack their identity. The U.S. military said airport. "We should be responsibility for a suicide Tuesday deadline set by Biden. a Taliban spokesman told Reuters, down from 5,800 at the peak of the against Kabul airport a near in a statement that it knew of no proud of our armed forces, bombing attack just The U.S. president said the adding that two women and a child evacuation mission. Pentagon certainty, according to U.S. civilian casualties. While Kabul's welcoming to those outside Kabul airport on situation on the ground remained were wounded in the attack. The spokesperson John Kirby later officials, the State Department airport has been in chaos, the rest coming for a better life and Thursday that killed "extremely dangerous" and that Taliban have said they have confirmed to reporters that the reiterated its warning to Americans of the city has been generally calm. sad for those left behind," scores of people, military commanders had told him arrested some suspects involved withdrawal had begun but to immediately leave the area due The Taliban have told residents Defence Minister Ben including 13 U.S. service an attack was highly likely in the in the airport blast. Spokesman declined to say how many service to "a specific, credible threat", to hand over government Wallace said after the final members. "If the Taliban next 24 to 36 hours. After Zabihullah Mujahid also said the members remained. Thursday's including the South gate, new equipment including weapons British flight. Britain was at are able to demonstrate Thursday's blast that killed scores Taliban would take over the suicide blast, claimed by (ISIS-K), Ministry of Interior, and gate near and vehicles within a week, the Washington's side from that they can behave in of Afghans and 13 American airport "very soon", after U.S. the Afghan affiliate of Islamic Panjshir petrol station. The last group's spokesman said. The the start of the U.S.-led the way that a normal troops, the most lethal incident for forces withdraw, and announce a State, caused a bloodbath outside British flight evacuating civilians airport attack added fuel to invasion of Afghanistan government would U.S. service members in full cabinet in the coming days. the gates of the airport - where from Afghanistan left Kabul on criticism Biden faced at home and that overthrew the then- behave in relation to a Afghanistan in a decade, Biden The Western-backed government thousands of Afghans have Saturday. British troops would abroad for the chaos after ruling Taliban in terrorist threat, we may vowed to hunt down the and Afghan army melted away as gathered to try to get a flight out take small numbers of Afghan Afghanistan's government and punishment for harbouring well discover that we (can) perpetrators. He said Friday's the hardline Islamist militants since the Taliban returned to citizens with them as they leave military collapsed before a lightning the al Qaeda militants operate together," Carter strike was not the last. "We will entered the capital on Aug. 15, power. The U.S.-led invasion of this weekend, a defense ministry Taliban advance. He has defended continue to hunt down any leaving an administrative vacuum Afghanistan in late 2001 spokesperson said. Armed forces his decisions, saying the United person involved in that heinous that has bolstered fears of a overthrew the then-ruling Taliban chief Nick Carter said hundreds of States long ago achieved its attack and make them pay," he financial collapse and widespread as punishment for harboring the people who had worked with rationale for invading in 2001. Singapore to tighten border measures for travellers from Iranian, Gulf Arab New Zealand after rise in officials meet in Baghdad COVID-19 cases Baghdad, August 29 : Iranian region have also led to State insurgents. Shi'ite and the new nuclear talks and Gulf Arab officials met in disruptions to global oil Muslim Iran and Sunni Saudi with Iran instigated by Singapore, August 29: COVID-19 PCR test upon Baghdad on Saturday on the supplies with attacks on Arabia, longtime rivals for President Joe Biden's Singapore announced arrival. They will be sidelines of a regional summit Saudi Arabian oil installations regional dominance, sent their administration have behind the Sept. 11, 2001, tighter COVID-19 border allowed to go about their told Sky News. "But we've that Iraq hoped would - blamed on but denied by foreign ministers. The two prompted Riyadh to favour attacks. More than 450 got to wait and see. measures for travellers activities in Singapore if encourage its neighbours to Tehran. Iranian Foreign countries resumed direct talks engagement with Iran as a from New Zealand due to the PCR test result is British armed forces Certainly some of the talk to each other instead of Minister Hossein in Iraq in April this year, but way to contain tensions personnel died during two stories we get about the the increase in the number negative, and will no settling scores on its territory. Amirabdollahian met his those meetings yielded no without abandoning its of cases there. In a media longer be required to serve decades of deployment in way that they are treating The meetings come months counterparts from Kuwait breakthroughs. Organisers of security concerns. Ahead of the country. President Joe release, the Ministry of a seven-day stay-home their enemies would mean after regional foes Iran and and the United Arab Emirates the Baghdad summit said the summit, UAE Vice- Biden has set an Aug. 31 it would be quite difficult Health (MOH) also said notice period. Short-term Saudi Arabia resumed direct on Saturday, officials from the they did not expect any President Sheikh that travellers from China's visitors with travel history deadline for the U.S. for us to work with them at talks in Iraq which have two Gulf Arab states said, but diplomatic breakthroughs. Mohammed bin Rashid al- military to leave Jiangsu province will not to Jiangsu province within the moment," he added. achieved no breakthrough provided no further details. "Getting these countries to sit Maktoum met Qatar's al- Afghanistan, while allied Johnson discussed the have to serve a stay-home the last 21 days before but have helped offset There was no indication of around the table - that will be Thani and described him as a notice period if they tested departure to Singapore can forces including Britain Afghanistan situation escalating tension in the any direct meetings between achievement enough," said "brother and friend" in a sign have chosen to leave negative for COVID-19 on apply for an ATP with with German Chancellor Middle East. Iraq's security Iran and Saudi Arabia, but Iraq one Iraqi government official. of warming ties between the before then. Britain has Angela Merkel on arrival. Singaporeans, immediate effect, for entry has improved in recent years said talks between the two Iranian officials have said they Gulf rivals. Saudi Arabia, the permanent residents and into Singapore on or after also suspended embassy Saturday, when the two but it is still plagued by big countries, which began in are focused more on the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt in operations in Afghanistan. long-term pass holders Sep 4. Currently, travellers leaders agreed that the power rivalries, rampant April, were continuing. Heads outcome of talks in Vienna 2017 severed ties with Qatar Wallace estimated on Group of Seven rich who have travel history to from Jiangsu have to serve corruption among its own of state attending included with Western powers over over charges it supports New Zealand in the past 21 a seven-day stay-home Friday that between 800 nations should take a Iran's nuclear programme and terrorism - a broad reference and 1,100 Afghans who days before departure to notice at their place of common approach to international sanctions. "The to Islamist groups - which had worked with Britain dealing with any future Singapore will have to residence. They also have meeting in Iraq ... is only Qatar denied. Since a deal in serve a seven-day stay- to take PCR tests on arrival and were eligible for Taliban government. "The focused on Iraq and how the January, Riyadh and Cairo resettlement would not home notice at their place in Singapore and before Prime Minister stressed regional countries can have restored diplomatic ties. make it out by air, and that any recognition and of residence. They will also the end of their stay-home cooperate to help Iraq," an Abu Dhabi and Manama have to do a COVID-19 notice period. Travellers pledged to help them if engagement with the Iranian official told Reuters have yet to do so. they could leave by land. polymerase chain reaction who are already serving Taliban must be ahead of the Baghdad Complicating the security General Nick Carter, the conditional on them (PCR) test on-arrival, as their seven-day stay-home summit. The U.S.-Iran rivalry landscape in Iraq, Turkish well as before the end of notice at their residence as head of Britain's armed allowing safe passage for brought the Middle East to troops are battling Kurdish forces, told the BBC on their stay-home notice of 11.59pm on Monday will those who want to leave the brink of war after the separatists in the north. Their Saturday that the total the country and period. Short-term still be required to United States under former presence has drawn rocket travellers holding an Air complete their seven-day would be in the "high respecting human rights," U.S. President Donald Trump fire from Iran-aligned militias. hundreds." "People like me Johnson's office said. Travel Pass (ATP) with stay-home notice and exit killed Iran's military travel history to New swab, said MOH. Border mastermind Qassem Zealand within the past 21 measures for travellers politicians and heavily armed Egyptian President Abdel Soleimani in a drone strike at days before their departure from Jiangsu province will militia groups. Competition Fattah al-Sisi, King Abdullah Baghdad airport in 2020. Iran- Russia wants CSTO security to Singapore will not be be eased as the COVID-19 for influence in the Middle of Jordan, Qatari Emir Sheikh backed militias have launched allowed to enter Singapore. situation in the province East between Iran on one side Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani increasingly sophisticated alliance to boost cooperation These measures will be has improved, said MOH. and the United States, Israel and Macron. Kuwait and the drone and rocket attacks taken for travellers from All other travellers with and Gulf Arab states on the United Arab Emirates sent against U.S. forces stationed New Zealand "given the travel history to mainland other has made Iraq the their heads of government, in Iraq, and also fired drones over Afghanistan increase in the number of China, excluding Jiangsu scene of attacks against U.S. and Turkey its foreign at Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has Moscow, Aug 29 : Moscow will work more Afghanistan ... That's why our interaction COVID-19 cases there", province, in the last 21 forces and assassinations of minister. Macron was due to blamed attacks on its oil closely with fellow members of a post-Soviet within CSTO should be strengthened," said MOH. New Zealand, days prior to travel will Iranian and Iraqi paramilitary stay an extra day, meet Iraqi installations on Iran - a security alliance as the withdraw of U.S. Shoigu was quoted as saying by the RIA which is currently under a continue to be subject to a leaders. The strained leaders and visit French charge Tehran denies. The forces from Afghanistan raises regional news agency. He said the risk of Afghan strict lockdown, on COVID-19 test upon arrival relationships within the special forces fighting Islamic U.S. military drawdown in Iraq security risks, Russia's defence minister was militants crossing into neighbouring Saturday reported 82 local at the airport, in lieu of a quoted as saying. The U.S. exit from countries had spread following the Taliban's COVID-19 cases, all in the stay-home notice, said Afghanistan has created a security headache rapid takeover of the country this month as for Moscow, which sees former Soviet U.S. forces withdrew. Drug trafficking is UK and Germany seek common Central Asia as part of its southern defensive another concern, he added. The CSTO said flank and fears the spread of radical Islam. on Friday it would hold military exercises in G7 approach on Taliban Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan from September Moscow had stepped up contacts within the to October involving several thousand troops London, Aug 29: British any new Afghan and Rutte were all agreed Collective Security Treaty Organization due to the situation in Afghanistan. Shoigu Prime Minister Boris government discussed at that organising the (CSTO), a Moscow-led alliance that groups said an ongoing programme to rearm the Johnson and German last week's leaders' departure of nationals, six former Soviet states. "We're in close armies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Chancellor Angela Merkel meeting," Johnson's office local support staff and contact with CSTO members over Tajikistan would continue. discussed the situation said in a statement. "The Afghans in need of in Afghanistan on Prime Minister stressed that protection was still a top Saturday and agreed on any recognition and priority. "The Chancellor the need for international engagement with the Taliban and the Prime Ministers aid and a common must be conditional on them also discussed possible epicentre Auckland. From MOH. "As the global approach by the G7 to the allowing safe passage for political and diplomatic 11.59pm on Monday, all situation evolves, we will future government of those who want to leave the options with regard to travellers entering continue to adjust our Afghanistan. "The Prime country and respecting the departure of Singapore with travel border measures in Minister and Chancellor human rights," the British diplomatic staff, history to China's Jiangsu tandem with our roadmap resolved to work, statement added. Merkel necessary due to the province within the past 21 to becoming a COVID alongside the rest of the also spoke to Dutch Prime security situation," a days before departure for resilient nation," said the G7, to put in place the Minister Mark Rutte. Her German government Singapore will undergo a ministry. roadmap on dealing with office said Merkel, Johnson spokesperson said. STATE MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 3 Around hundred youths ceremonially join AGP's Yuva Parishad at Nagaon Correspondent Dispur in alliance with the the new blood towards the tive president Keshab able to unfurl the flag of re- Nagaon, August 29: The saffron which apparently party floor. He asserted it Mahanta said Nagaon dis- gional politics as well as party leadership of Asom has drawn the attention of too that if AGP would be trict led the regional politics Assamese nationalism. In Gana Parishad (AGP) and the people of the small able to strengthen its base since 1985 and also as- presence of both AGP min- state ministers duo - Atul town. Addressing to the in the state, the regionalism sumed the chair of the chief isters, around hundred lo- Bora and Keshab Mahanta rally, the state president of in Assam would be auto- minister for two times. The cal youths from various or- today participated in a mass AGP as well as the state matically strengthened. people of the district are ganizations including joining rally organized by agriculture minister Atul Many ill power generated still bearing the trends of the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva the party's youth wing - dis- Bora said AGP was formed by the opposition parties regionalism in politics al- Chatra Parishad, All Assam trict body of Yuva Parishad with the blood of all and it tried to weaken the base of though the nationalism Students' Union and other at Nagaon Sangskritik is still flowing through the Asom Gana Parishad dur- grabbed the mindsets of today ceremonially joined Book released at Tezpur Prakalpa here today. It is veins of all. Pointing at the ing the last assembly elec- many due to various rea- the party's youth wing - Correspondent Poet Bishal KC forwarded welcome address noteworthy to state that it current poor party's tion. But their attempts sons, Mahanta added. Ex- Asom Yuva Parishad. Biswanath Charilai, August 29: Bikrambir in the beginning of the function followed is the only mega event in strength in the state, Bora were being foiled at the end, pressing his trust on the These youths joined Asom Thapa, mera Akhijhyalbata; an anthology by lighting of ceremonial lights by the district headquarter or- said that the party would Bora reiterated. On the party's newcomers, he Yuva Parishad under the of the life of Bikrambir Thapa, a Sahitya Kanchan Chetry, chairperson of ganized by the party after not move ahead if the party other hand, the state health however expected that the leadership of AJYCP leader Akademi award winning writer was re- Devanagari Sahitya Prakashan. In between resuming the state power in leadership failed to welcome minister and party's execu- young generation would be Kashyap Phukon. leased in function held at Asamiya Club, the programme, Anjan Baskota, Sahitya Tezpur on Sunday with Gyan Bahadur Akademi’s young writer’s award winning Chetry, a known critic in the chair. The writer Anjan Baskota was felicitated with a Asomiya Yuva Mancha burns Minister Suklabaidya book in the Nepali language penned by citation, gamocha, a packet of books and Bishal KC, an emerging poet from Balijuri, cash amount. Dakhina Devi Gajurel, cen- effigy of CM in North Lakhimpur lays foundation stone of Jamugurihat was released by Chatraman tral executive member of Assam Nepali Correspondent protest program, the orga- under the leadership of the Bagbahar Basti PWSS Subba, a known critic and poet as well. Sahitya Sabha carried out the proceedings North Lakhimpur, August nization expressed vehe- unit's president Dipankar After the formal release of the book, poets of the meeting. The meeting was also at- 29: Asomiya Yuva Mancha ment resentment against Nath and secretary Sambhu Correspondent Suklabaidya said under the Mohan Subedi, Bishnu Shastry, Kamal tended by many dignitaries including Nara North Lakhimpur town re- the SLHP for its latest ac- Shah. Asomiya Yuva Silchar, August 29: Minis- ambitious JJM, tap water Sedai, Sunil Chetry, Rita Singh addressed Bahadur Darjee, Naba Prabha Adhikari, gional committee staged a tivities. The protesters also Mancha Lakhimpur district ter for Environment and For- connections will be pro- the gathering. The book release function Ganesh Poudel, Madhab Bhattarai, Kharga protest against the burnt the effigy of the unit president Chiranjib est, Fisheries and Excise, vided to all rural house- organized as per Covid protocol was orga- Bahadur Koushik, Sagar Sapkota along Subansiri Lower Hydro- Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Bordoloi, vice-president Parimal Suklabaidya laid the holds by 2024. He said nized by Devanagari Sahitya Prakashan. with others. electric Project (SLHP) at Biswa Sarma. More than Mantu Das and central foundation stone for retro- Assam is also marching Malpani Chariali in the hundred activists of the organising secretary Anupam fitting of Bagbahar Basti towards providing tap Heartning reception of Swarnim Vijay heart of North Lakhimpur town regional unit took part Saikia were also present in the Piped Water Supply Scheme connections to rural town today. By staging the in today's protest program protest program. (PWSS) 2020-21 under Jal households within the Jeevan Mission (JJM) at stipulated timeframe. The Varsh Victory Flame at Kokrajhar Panbari Kamlabari under Bagbahar Minister said the Har Ghar Correspondent the remotest areas and tary surrender post World Cycle Rally organised by SSB, Gaon Panchayat here on Nal Se Jal programme kokrajhar 29 August : The shores of the country. On War II wherein approxi- Sunday. The estimated forms a crucial component Swarnim Vijay Victory the fortuitous occasion, Ex- mately 93,000 soldiers of To commemorate 75th year India's Independence amount of the PWSS is of the Jal Jeevan Mission. Flame commemorating 50 Servicemen from Dhubri too the Pakistan Army surren- Correspondent MUKHI on 28/08/2021 at programme also found its Rs.66.50 lakh. Laying the "The programme aims to years of Indian armed were felicitated. Dignitar- dered to the Indian Army. Barpeta Road 29 August: Guwahati. Chief guests mention during the sojourn foundation stone of the implement source forces victory over Paki- ies and Superintendent of The ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ To celebrate the 'Azadi ka were Ranjit Das MLA, to uplift the moral of cy- PWSS scheme under Silchar sustainability measures as stan in 1971 Indo-Pak War Police, Dhubri partook in celebrations began with Amrit Mahotsav' regarding Dulal Talukdar Director of clist ( participants). Culmi- PHED Division II, Cachar in mandatory elements, such reached Dhubri District on the event. In addition, DIG Prime Minister Narendra completion of 75th year In- Sree Academy and other nation of the day's the presence of ZP Member, as recharge and reuse 29 August 2021 with full 5 Sector Headquarters BSF Modi lighting the Victory dependence Day. 34 per- dignitaries. The day long programme was with the Lakhi Rani Yadav, AP Presi- through grey water man- military honours. The Vic- (Border Security Force) Flame on 16 December sonnel of SSB will ride and programme of ride was flag off ceremony by the dent, Subodh Das, GP Presi- agement, water conserva- tory Flame was received and other senior officers 2020. The Victory Flame traverse through Assam, from Nalbari to Barpeta Sh. N.K. Tamta , Comman- dent, Arpita Sharma and AP tion, and rain water har- with enthusiasm by troops from Para Military Forces was lit from the eternal Bengal , Bihar , Uttar approx 70kms en-route was dant, 64th BN , Barama. He Member, Sonali Roy, vesting," he added. of Red Horns Division who alongwith school children flame of the National War Pradesh culminating in sojourned for breakfast said that the troops will fur- reiterated their pledge to- & veterans too payed hom- Memorial, signifying the Rajghat , Delhi. The cycle and lunch at designated ther proceed to Bengal via Ginjiya branch of wards defence of mother- age to the ‘Flame’. It was bravery of the soldiers of rally was inaugurated by points at Nalbari and Sree Sreerampur Assam Bengal land. A ceremony was then taken via the mighty the war. Since then, the Vic- Hon'ble Governor of Academy , Pathsala respec- Border and to its desired ANSS formed organised at Dhubri, Brahmaputra river to tory Flame is travelling Assam Sh. JAGDISH tively. The cultural destination. Correspondent Assam by 25th Battalion, Mahamayachar BOP of across the length and Biswanath Chariali, August ing the literary body. Dr. The RAJPUT REGIMENT BSF near Indo-Bangladesh breadth of India and a large 29: Ginjiya branch of Assam Sanjib Upadhayaya, chief of Red Horns Army Divi- border, wherein locals gath- number of commemorative Nepali Sahitya Sabha guest of the meeting ad- sion to lay Wreath and pay- ered in large numbers & events are being con- (ANSSA) under Biswanath dressed the gathering. A new ing homage to honour the payed homage. In Decem- ducted during its journey. district was formed in a gen- Ginjiya branch of ANSS was supreme sacrifices of the ber 1971, the Indian Armed The 'Mashaal' would be eral meeting held at Ginjiya on formed with 21 members in- gallant soldiers of 1971 war. Forces had secured victory further travelling to Sunday with Hari cluding Tilak Sarma as presi- The aim of the journey is to over the Pakistan Army, and Tamalpur via Agia for its Upadhayaya in the chair. The dent, Loknath Newpane as spread the message of a new nation ‘Bangladesh’ onward journey through genera; meeting began with a working president, Narayan India's victory and sacri- was created. The victory the serenading landscape chorus followed by felicitation Sarma as secretary. fices of our war heroes to resulted in the largest mili- of Assam. of guests and dignitaries. Narayan Sarma briefed the ob- jectives of the meeting while Trapped baby Elephant Finally general observers Hem Kumar Goutam, Prem Biswakarma Rescued But Dies Due To irresponsi- and Bedadeep Upadhayaya briefed the importance of form- bility of Forest Department Celebration of National Sports people and the Forest De- an argument between the partment. Soon after, some local people and the For- nature and wildlife enthu- est Department. The el- Day at Gauhati University siasts came to the garden ephant calf died a tragic CORRESPONDENT and now a day’s sports promotion and potential of sports experienced in life and continued their death due to the late ar- Palasbari,Aug 29: Gauhati should be taken as a career sports man ship in NE re- and how he has achieved boundless efforts to res- rival of the forest depart- University Post Graduate those who want to pursue gion. Attending as a two gold medal in youth cue the baby elephant. Af- ment at the spot after the Students’ Union celebrated on it. Attending as Chief speaker former Interna- world championship in Ar- ter boundless efforts of the forest department was in- National Sports Day today Guest Dr. Subhash tional Boxer Kalpana chery. Udit Ullah Bora, enthusiasts the elephant formed in the early morn- through a webinar. Inaugu- Basumatary, former Re- Choudhury highlighted President PGSU, Parsaw calf was rescued. After the ing. Even the forest de- rating the webinar Dr. gional Director, Sports Au- many aspects of sports in Patgiri, General Secretary, rescue of the elephant calf partment did not bring any Ranjan Kr. Kakati, Director, thority of India, Guwahati Assam and shared her PGSU, GU also spoke on alive, all the youths were food items for the elephant Students’ Welfare, GU said said that National Sports sports journey. She also the occasion and Ritwik overjoyed. Unfortunately, calf that had been trapped sports teach us lot of impor- Day’s main goal is to pro- mentioned that if we have Kashyap, Minor Games after some time the el- in the mud since night. tant life skills and also keep mote awareness about the a target and confidence, Secretary, PGSU coordi- ephant calf died. Local Kushal Deka did not pay us physically and mentally importance of sports and we may definitely achieve nated the webinar. About Correspondent trapped in the middle of a people complaint and said any attention to the inci- fit. Dr Kakati also said that being physically active in the goal. Another interna- 200 participants of facul- Udalguri, August 29 : On tea garden. Some local that after getting the news dent after local called the Sports brings us unity daily life. Dr Basumatary tional young sports per- ties, students, NSS PO, Saturday evening in people saw in the early local forest department forest department. Even among all the people irre- highlighted many impor- sonality in Archery Bishal NSS volunteers partici- Barangajuli of Udalguri, a hours of the morning and did not reached in time at when the local people in- spective of cast and religion tant points related to sports Sangmai has explained his pated in the webinar. baby elephant was informed to all the nearby the spot. There was also formed through phone about this incident, forest department was abused. 63 rescued turtles Cleaning Workers Kneeled Down MYM organised The dead elephant was fi- nally taken to the Barnadi airlifted to Assam; to and Begged for Their Unpaid Dues Cyclothon in Hojai Sanctuary for post-mortem examination. be released into wild Correspondent their families in this Covid Neog and Chief Minister Correspondent bid to encourage the kids, Golaghat, Aug 29: Today pandemic situation. The Dr Himanta Biswa Sharma Hojai, August 29 : On the gifts were presented by Guwahati, August 29 : As time that endangered and in Golaghat town several cleaning workers have been by kneeling down and call of All India Marwari MYM Hojai team. Name Change cleaning workers working continuously performing begging in the street seek- many as 63 turtles rare species of turtles are Yuva Manch to organise I have changed my name belonging to rare species being sent by airways to under Golaghat Municipal duties to make the town ing their dues. This scene Cyclothon-2021 on the oc- Board were seen kneeling neat and clean. But these created sharp reactions from Daisy Rani Das to were airlifted from be released into their casion of National Sports Daisy Sharma by an affi- Maharashtra's Pune and natural habitat in the down in the street, crying workers who also engaged among the conscious citi- Day on August 29, in or- and begging. These work- in disposal of Covid death zens of Golaghat and they davit before Notary flown to Assam, to be northeastern state," der to create mass aware- Kamrup (M) on 25-08-2021. released into their natural Rahul Patil, Deputy ers are getting deprived of cases are getting deprived also requested the con- ness on Sports and fit- habitat, a forest official Conservator of Forest their salaries for the last six of their dues. Today they cerned authorities to look ness. Marwari Yuva Daisy Sharma, said on Thursday.Turtles (Pune division) said.On months and at present they appealed local MLA and into the matter seriously Manch,Hojai Branch w/o Dwipen Sharma, of endangered species reaching Guwahati, the are facing difficulties to run state finance minister Ajanta and do necessary steps. along with the others Kamakhya Gate, such as Indian roof turtle, turtles will be handed branches at their respec- Pin-781009 crowned river turtle, over to Turtle Survival Meeting of Dhansiri Open Scout Training Centre Held tive area took out a Cycle brown roof turtle and Alliance and forest Golaghat, Aug 29: Today a of Scout training, setting up parts of Arengapara region rally here in Hojai. The LOST spotted river terrapin officials from Assam and meeting of Dhansiri Open of a permanent Scout Train- in Golaghat and an aware- rally kicked off in the morning from Shri I have lost my High were rescued during later will be released in Scout Training Centre was ing Centre, observation of ness campaign on hand school leaving certificate various seizures in the their natural habitat, the held at Rupjyoti Nagar LP upcoming Teacher's Day wash will be organised by Laxminarayan Temple and of Admit card bearing Roll state, the official said.The official said.Of 63 turtles, 55 School in Golaghat. The meet- along with several other top- Dhansiri Open Scout Centre culminated at Rupkonwar 0714 No- 0135 in the year exercise was a joint were with Indian Herpeto- ing was presided over by the ics. Several decisions were . Senior journalist Prakash Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla 2011. initiative by the state logical Society, Katraj in President of Dhansiri Open taken in the meeting. As such Sarmah, Scout Trainer Partha Smriti Bhawan, which was Prishmita Duwarah forest department and the Pune, and eight had been Scout Training Centre Jogen on September 5 a cleanliness Jyoti Bora , parents of Scout flagged off by Journalist Kharanijan Tangia Turtle Survival Alliance, with RESQ Charitable Bora. In the meeting discus- drive in association with NRL trainees were present in the Niranjan Sarawagi and P.O Simluguri.Gohpur he said"This is the first Trust, it was stated. sions were held on restarting will be conducted in different meeting. Lalit Bora. At the end, in a Biswanath. 4 MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 EDITORIAL THE ASSAM RISING VOL. NO. VI, ISSUE NO. 195 MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 Assam Flood : Why & How Covid-19 Third Wave isaster management is to con thedrainage system and bank erosion to serve the lives ofpeople and their control the floods.The Brahmaputra COVID-19 was first reported in the UK at the end of January property during the natural di- Board had also prepared plans to 2020 and lockdown announced on 23 March 2020. Many of us D saster orman-made disaster. In the vul- utilizethe Water resource in Brahmaputra have uttered the words 'when this is over', but what does that nerable areas the Disastersare seen as for hydropower,irrigation and other ac- really mean? As the first-, second- and third-order impacts of the cause of hazards. In the low tivities. During Flood in Assam the Gov- the virus manifest over different time frames, this pandemic vulnerabilityarea the hazards are occur ernment andNGOs had taken measures will not necessarily be 'over' until we are through the impact of and don't shown the result ofdisaster, initiatives to rescue the peoplefrom flood. the 'third wave' of the COVID-19 pandemic.We are currently the disaster is affecting the life of people In Assam when the flood incident experiencing the effects of the first wave, where deaths and andgreat damage agricultural land and happen(NDRF, SDRF) and Army had disability are directly linked to COVID-19. Alongside the atro- property are the resultshown of disas- taken immediate actionduring the flood cious death toll, an as yet untold number of people are living ter. The disaster is affecting to rescue the people and other with the lasting aftermath of a severe acute respiratory syn- immeasurabledamage with the varies activities.To the flood victims the Cen- drome coronavirus 2 infection-for some, even mild COVID-19 geographical location.The disaster had tral Government and StateGovernment can be debilitating for months on end, even after they are the following effects in concernedareas: provide the basic commodities and clinically cured of the infection. The second wave refers to In the normal day to day life is completely facilitiesof hospital to the victims for the those who will suffer in the medium-term due to measures worried,the emergency systems are flood. However, duringthe Flood the taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. It includes, among many harmfully Persuade, thedisaster is de- NGOs also provide the essentials to others, those who delay presenting to healthcare facilities for pending on the severity and intensity of thevictims during the Flood.The flood fear of COVID-19 infection; those with progressive diseases thenormal needs and processes are to another place because more thanhalf for the flood.According to the adminis- causes in Assam is occur due to the whose appointments are rescheduled; and those who miss badly deteriorated andaffected. In the of the area Kaziranga national park and tration of district, theWater Commission heavyrainfall during the monsoon sea- routine screening. The question of how doctors, particularly vulnerable area disaster are the cause Pobitorawildlife sanctuary were affected. of central is responsibility tocontrolled son and annual rainfallreach in those working in primary care, will navigate the backlog re- ofhazard. In the low vulnerability area In 2020 the flood iscaused due to the all the rivers in Assam. The central Brahmaputra is 2480 mm and in north- mains unanswered.The third wave is the effect of virus on the the hazard are occurbut don't shown the excess summer season and affected Watercommission were discus the warn- eastern hills is 6350 mm of rainfall, and in social determinants of health, and its effects on the next gen- result of disaster. Disastermanagement thestate of Assam. Till July according to ing to the AssamDisaster Management every year the Assamstate were largely eration. The virus will worsen health inequalities through se- study is important because it helps us in the meteorologicaldepartment of Assam and District Disaster Management Au- affected by flood. In Assam the flood vere economic injury. It is the sectors that rely on low-paid theprocess of resources management of they receive rainfall thority for further isalso occur due to the seismicity and staff (often women, young people and Black, Asian and mi- disaster and todealing with all the emer- almost 1,164mm as ! AtulDebbarma spreading through landslide, theBrahmaputra valleys falls nority ethnic (BAME) people) that will take longest to recover gencies of humanitarian aspects.The compared to normal the immediately pre- under Zone V and it meanshighly risk of from the predicted deep economic recession. The health im- Natural disaster activities had order to rainfall 894mm during theperiod. The caution during disaster established by flood and the Brahmaputra valleys isof pacts caused by this worsening of economic conditions will increase theawareness of disaster of re- Assam face major floods during post- DDMA. Stategovernment had apply a re- Assam flood is also occur due to the be complex, but it is likely that groups that are at the intersec- sponse, preparedness andrecovery dur- independence period in 1954, 1962, 1972, source person for each villageleader and manmade caused like deforestation. The tion between poverty and poor health that will suffer ing the disaster in all the vulnerable ar- 1977, 1984,1998,2002, 2004 and 2012. An- responsible for the spreading of continuingdeforestation in Assam is lead most.Children have already been locked out of schools. De- eas ofhazard.The research paper we will other major reason inAssam the flood is immediatelywarning during the flood to heavy amount of top soilis coming spite teachers' best efforts, there will be children who will never discuss the disastermanagement of flood occur due to the bank of Erosion situation.The Central Government of In- down due to rains and in river, soils compensate for their months of lost education, who will be in Assam. The flood is a naturaldisaster inBrahmaputra and Barak valley by their dia had appliedNational water policy and hasfollowed during rains and the river locked out of well-paid jobs and locked into a lifetime of poorer and it's occurring due to heavy rainfall tributaries.In 1954 after the disaster after the announcement the flood control water were collect lotof silt and sediments health as a result. Early reports suggest privately educated and thegeo-climatic conditions during offlood in the country thegovernment activities had mainly started in Assam. due to this the river water level israised. children have been able to continue learning from home, monsoon season inAssam. In the of India had announced the national InAssam for the rural areas the depart- The factors which cause flood in Assam whereas their state-schooled counterparts are missing out. Of Brahmaputra River the flood is occur policy offloods: the immediate, short- ment of waterresource had taken many are thebank erosion, earthquake activity course, it is a lot easier to transition to online learning if you everyyear in the state of Assam and the term and long-termmeasures. When na- initiatives till date and to protectthe ma- and the high growth ofpopulation espe- have your own laptop and your parents are able to keep an worst flood occur in August 2000 in the tional water policy had announced jor township in Barak and Brahmaputra cially in the flood prone belt. The flood eye on your activities while they work from home.Parental Brahmaputra valley. The flood theflood control activities had started in valley. Thewater resource department isalso occur due to the no proper drainage Assam. The floodcontrol In Assam there had not implemented long-term mea- loss of income will impact on children's diets, housing and causebecause due to land erosion, hu- system and therailway, buildings, roads and are various planwere prepared forthe sures. However, the water resource educational opportunities. Possible resultant cuts to public man activities, disruptionof roads and bridges, had restrictednatural flows of wa- main areas were we need immediate and departmenthad only implemented for funding could lead to youth centres being shuttered; libraries rail, and geomorphological changes ter, in vulnerable areas theembankments is urgentattention were identified. In short term measures to controlthe flood never reopening; and the end of council-funded arts andaffecting the cultivated lands be- breaking down due to forced. However, Assam the water resourcesdepartment disaster. Under the Ministry Of Water programmes (if they existed earlier). Children would lose even cause of flood. After1998 the biggest another main reason is encroachment in more spaces to socialise safely, potentially having to settle for were take works primarily for the Resourcethe central Govt. had imple- forest lands andwater bodies and that flood reported was in the year 2012 obesogenic spaces such as fried chicken shops.For vulner- generaldevelopment in the rural sector mented Brahmaputra Boardunder causes the flood in Assam. Theother were21 district was affected out of 27. able children living in temporary accommodation, losing ac- to protect the majortownships for the Brahmaputra act in 1980. Department of reason is caused the flood in Assam is The floods of Assam in2013 occur due cess to routine check-ins from health services, legal advice both Brahmaputra valley and waterResource had the responsibility to manmade reasons were the releasing of to heavy rainfall and affected 396 villages. and immigration support could have consequences that mark BarakValley. In the important areas and take the survey in boththe areas in water from the dams. Theunregulated In 12 districts and the agriculture land them for life. Lockdown means an increased risk of child abuse the cities the schemewere had been Brahmaputra and Barak valley and they release of water floods in Assam plains and domestic violence, both adverse childhood experiences was destroyedalmost 7000 hectares. The taken for the drainage congestion. needto take prevention to control the andin every year thousands of people with demonstrated repercussions in later life. Changes in law Assam flood 2014, the peopleof Assam 1. Flood zoning area in Assam flood before the incidentof flood disas- of homeless due to theflood disaster in aimed at accommodating social distancing have also weak- were almost affected 42 lakh people and 2. Drainage improvement. ter, and they also need to control Assam. ened statutory protections for some children: it is as yet un- 85people died during the flood in Assam. 3. Construction of Embankments and clear when these changes will be refined or reversed.Even Recently in 2020the flood is occur in flood walls. beginning to trace the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pan- Assam during the COVID-19pandemic. 4. Flood warning and forecasting. Health risks associated demic can be overwhelming. Yet this is the meaning of a pan- In Assam the flood were initially 5. Town protection works and anti-ero- demic: the virus has got into everything. It's in our funding startedrecently on May 2020 due to the sion decisions, our legal protections, our hearts our minds. The heavy rainfall till Julyand its affected 2 6. River training and bank protection with mobile phones use pandemic cannot be 'over' until it is reckoned with in every to 3 million in 27 districts. According works. obile or cell phones are now a this group and is currently assessing the sphere of our lives.But we mustn't lose sight of that crucial toAssam State disaster management In Assam, according to the State water days an integral part of modern health impact of RF fields on all studied thing about the third wave-it's still far out at sea. The future is authority we can seethat more than 3000 ResourcesDepartment the long term Mtelecommunications in every endpoints. A cohort study in Denmark not foregone. We can act now, to mitigate economic injury, to villages were affected and 44thousand measures had not implementedyet for individual life. In many countries, over linked billing information from more than prioritise the return of libraries, youth and community centres. people were moved in relief camps the flood and erosion problems of the half of the population use mobile phones 358,000 cell phone subscribers with brain The third wave doesn't have to crash on undefended shores. andagricultural land also destroyed. state. Tillnow in Assam only short term and the mobile phone market is growing tumour incidence data from the Danish Can- During the floods theanimals were moved and immediate measuresare implemented rapidly. Saudi Arabia rank first among the cer Registry. The analyses found no asso- countries of the gulf region with highest ciation between cell phone use and the in- ere is what 5G Wireless the current reality of entertainment." proportion of mobile users, a study con- cidence of glioma, meningioma, or acoustic technology is actually For Telco's; the makers of transmitter, ducted by United Nations Conference on neuroma, even among people who had been Habout: Making it feasible for What is 5G? radio, and antenna equipment; and the Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In cell phone subscribers for 13 or more years. telecommunications providers to de- producers and providers of data net- eral years into the 5G transition already, are fully deployed and operational, gulf countries, Oman ranked second, fol- The American Cancer Society (ACS) states liver profitable services over their wire- working services, their reality has been lowed by Kuwait and the UAE. As bil- that the IARC classification means that there less networks. 4G LTE made running there remain open questions and un- you will not need any kind of wire or this: Customer and enterprise de- resolved issues. Most importantly, cable to deliver communications or lions of people use mobile phones glo- could be some risk associated with cancer, their radio access networks (RAN) too mands on the current wireless network bally, a small increase in the incidence of expensive. Compared with 5G, 4G con- some services with the "5G" moniker even entertainment service to your cannot be met with the 4G LTE gen- are live now, or at least available in mobile device, to any of your fixed adverse effects on health could have ! ZahidNaeem sumes too many resources, requires erations -- perhaps in the near future, major public health implications on long too much human oversight, and to some early form, and consumers are devices (HDTV, security system, smart and already in countries such as Ja- searching for that much-promised appliances), or your automobile. If ev- term basis. Besides the number of cell but the evidence is not strong enough to borrow a phrase best uttered by Ella pan, several years past. In these phone calls per day, the length of each be considered causal and needs to be in- Fitzgerald, runs too darn hot. The value. The first stage of the 5G Wire- erything works, 5G would be the opti- densely populated regions of the less platform is here now, for users of mum solution to the classic "last mile" call and the amount of time people use vestigated further. Individuals who are con- promise of 5G is that it cuts costs. Re- world, according to operators there, cell phones are important factors which cerned about radiofrequency exposure can alizing this promise means selling con- 5G devices in many metropolitan ar- problem: delivering complete digital maintaining the equipment that sup- eas. 5G was designed to co-exist with connectivity from the tip of the carrier enhance the health related risk. Mobile limit their exposure, including using an ear sumers and businesses on 5G as an ports 4G and 3G Wireless generates phones emit radiofrequency energy, a piece and limiting cell phone use, particu- ideal, well before 4G LTE (which ironi- previous generations of wireless com- network to the customer, without hav- more expenses than they earn in rev- munications ing to drill an- form of non-ionizing electromagnetic ra- larly among children. Scientists have re- cally stood for "Long-Term Evolu- enue. Service providers desperately diation, which can be absorbed by tis- ported adverse health effects of using mo- tion") was originally due to expire. 5G equipment, par- Scott Fulton other hole need an infrastructure that enables a ticularly 4G LTE. ! through the wall. sues close to the phone. The amount of bile phones including changes in brain ac- requires a tremendous capital invest- sustainable business model, through radiofrequency energy a mobile phone tivity, reaction times, and sleep patterns. ment, not only in retrofitting existing 5G's principal purpose is to enable tele- With so many technologies under the the use of durable, reliable, manage- communications service providers 5G umbrella - home broadband, office user is exposed depend on many factors More studies are underway to try to con- base stations but also in constructing able, affordable equipment. They must as the technology of the phone, the dis- firm these findings. When mobile phones a denser mesh of smaller, cooler tow- ("telcos") the ability to offer a wider broadband, home television, Internet meet these new customer demands for variety of higher-bandwidth services, of Things, in-vehicle communication, tance between the phone and the user, are used very close to some medical de- ers, and laying the network of fiber quality and availability of service, with- vices (including pacemakers, im- optic cable that connects them. For on newly allocated spectrum. Those as well as mobile phone -- there's no out succumbing to accelerated tech- services are not available everywhere guarantee that, when it comes time, plantable defibrillators, and certain telcos to afford that investment, they nological obsolescence or the unpre- hearing aids) there is the possibil- have to sell consumers and businesses yet, especially in North America, but any consumer will choose the same dictable whims of the global economy. the platform is being put in place now. provider for each one unless that con- ity of causing interference with on the 5G ideal, well before it can ef- The whole point of "Gs" in wireless their operation. There is also the fectively be demonstrated, let alone If you use a 4G cellular phone today, it sumer is willing to sign a contract be- standards, originally, was to empha- forehand. That's why Telco's are step- potential of interference between size the ease of transition between one mobile phones signals and aircraft ping up their 5G branding efforts now, wireless system of delivery and a including rolling out preliminary 4G up- electronics. Some countries have newer one -- or at least make that tran- licensed mobile phone use on air- grades with 5G monikers and re-intro- sition seem reasonably pain-free. (Not ducing the whole idea of 5G to con- the extent and type of mobile phone use craft during flight using systems that con- that any transition has ever been a and the user's distance from cell phone trol the phone output power.Research has sumers as a fuzzy, cloudy, nebulous trip to the fair.) 5G entails a set of entity that encapsulates a sci-fi-like towers. In 2011, International Agency for shown an increased risk of traffic accidents, simultaneous revolutions, all of Research on Cancer (IARC) classified about 3-4 times greater chance of an acci- ideal of the future. "We knew it was which would have to go off without coming, but it was closer than we real- mobile phone radiation possibly carcino- dent, when mobile phones (either handheld a hitch.or at least without any fur- genic, means that there "could be some or with a "hands-free" kit) are used while ized," explained Verizon CEO Hans ther hitches: Vestaburg, speaking during a keynote risk" of carcinogenicity, so additional re- driving due to distraction. Children have "Converged service could lead to search into the long-term, heavy use of the potential to be at greater risk than session recorded for CES 2021 last converged carriers. In much of the January -- recorded because of how mobile phones needs to be conducted. adults for developing brain cancer from continental US, a consumer's broad- While an increased risk of brain tumours cell phones. Their nervous systems are the pandemic sped up everyone's re- band internet provider also has been may be operating on a hybrid 4G/5G liance upon digital connectivity to from the use of mobile phones is not es- still developing and therefore more vul- realized. They're all pitching a service her cable TV provider. And that rela- tablished, the increasing use of mobile nerable to factors that may cause that has yet to go live. To consumers, network at 4G frequencies. The big- serve as the world's safety net. "Now, tionship is protected by municipally gest promise of 5G for consumers is instead of being our future, it's our phones and the lack of data for mobile cancer.The FDA have suggested steps 5G is being marketed as a higher qual- regulated monopolies. 5G wireless phone use over time periods longer than to reduce the exposure to radiofrequency ity-of-service option for media-rich, this: Media transfer and data transac- present," Vestberg continued. "The aims to level the playing field here, tion speeds comparable to wired future of productivity is now the cur- 15 years warrant further research of mo- energy:Reserve the use of cell phones multi-party communications. To enter- placing AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mo- bile phone use and brain cancer risk. In for shorter conversations or for times prises, 5G represents an alternative Ethernet networks across the coun- rent reality of work. The future of bile in competition against Comcast try, and at boosted speeds in areas learning is now the current reality of particular, with the recent popularity of when a landline phone is not route to cloud data centers and global and Charter Communications, both mobile phone use among younger people, available.Use a hands-free device, which business services. Both service where the topology and service infra- school. The future of mobile payment for broadband internet and "cable" structure support the necessary tech- is now the current reality of banking. potentially longer lifetime of exposure, places more distance between the phone classes are being pitched not so much television. "Small cell infrastructure WHO has promoted further research on and the head of the user. as eventualities as inevitabilities. Sev- nology. Once all of 5G's components And the future of streaming is now could remake landscapes. BUSINESS MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 5 Delhivery acquires Spoton to Godrej keeps your perishables fresh for up to 30 days with become one of the Leading B2B new Cool Balance Technology in its latest refrigerators Express Logistics Players Guwahati, Aug 29 : has done a tremendous job Guwahati, August 29 : As the starting from INR 30,200. Godrej awards and honors such as the Delhivery, a leading end-to- in creating aleading end-to- demand for premium appliances Appliances is one of the largest Asia's Most Promising Brand end logistics, and supply end logistics, and supply witnesses a rise after a subdued players in the Home Appliances Award (2016, 15), Reader's Di- chain services company in chain services company in summer, Godrej & Boyce, the space in India and has always gest Trusted Brand- Gold (2016, India, confirmed the acquisi- India in a short span.Spoton flagship company of the Godrej delighted the consumer with rel- 15, 13, 12, 10, 09, 08, 07, 06), tion of Bangalore-based is known for its focus on cus- Group, announced that its busi- evant technology across a wide Business Superbrand (2016, 11, Spoton Logistics. This tomer relationships and ser- ness Godrej Appliances, one of range of products. In 1958, 10,08), ET Promising Brand movefurther strengthens vice quality, professional the leading appliances players in Godrej was the First Indian Com- (2015)& Best Corporate Brands Delhivery's existing B2B ca- management and technology India unveiled two new series of pany to manufacture Refrigera- (2016); India Design Mark pabilities. Commenting on and engineering, which are advanced frost-free refrigerators: tors and has now become syn- award for Green Balance ACs, the announcement, Sahil values shared by Delhivery Godrej Eon Valor and Godrej Eon onymous with the category. The Glitz Washing Machines and Barua,Delhivery CEO, as well, and that sets us up Alpha. With higher safety con- company is known for delight- Edge Digi Refrigerator said,"This development is to together beone of India's cerns, more consumers are re- ing the consumer with innova- (2015,14,13), National Energy consistent with our objective leading logistics companies. fraining from frequent visits to tive, relevant and green tech- Conservation Award by Govt. of of being growth-oriented and We will continue to invest in the stores and hence the rising nologies. Godrej has created India, Ministry of Power, BEE building scale in each of our improving our clients' busi- need for cooling solutions that many milestones in the Indian (2016, 15 14, 09), Good Design business lines. Over 10 years nesses through our invest- provide lasting freshness for appliance space - be it in the en- Award by Japan Institute of De- Delhivery has establisheda ments in people, technology, veggies and fruits. The new vironment/energy efficiency sign Promotion for Eon Frost leading position in B2C network and infrastructure. Godrej Eon Valor and Alpha re- space, including the launch of Free Refrigerators & Eon Green logisticsand now by combin- Our teams and our business frigerators deploy new Cool Bal- the first green AC in the world Balance ACs (2016) & Edge Digi ing our part truckload busi- partners will have an oppor- ance Technology with break ness Head and EVP - Godrej free refrigerators account for (2012), launch of the first green Refrigerators (2015), Golden ness with Spoton's we will be tunity to be part of a much through air flow design, offering Appliances said, "The pandemic about 24% of the total refrigera- refrigerator in India (2001), Peacock Award for Eco Innova- on the path to the same po- larger organization with sig- up to 30 days of freshness and has accelerated certain shifts in tor sales and are growing faster launch of the first 5 star range of tions (2016)and many more. sition in B2B express as well. nificant opportunities for up to 60% longer preservation. consumer behaviour like in- than the rest of the category, refrigerators (2008), launch of the Both the manufacturing units of More importantly, we are well growth".Sandeep Barasia, The Godrej Eon Valor and Godrej creased storage needs at home at45%.Our recently launched first inverter AC in India (2005), Godrej Appliances' - in Shirwal placed to provide benefits of Chief Business Officer of Eon Alpha refrigerators offer a for perishables. The higher end Godrej New Eon Valor and Godrej the first refrigerator with 6 Star and Mohali became the first and synergies between our B2C Delhivery, also added, much higher value with a host of appliances is also witnessing Eon Alphaallow consumers to get Performance(2012) or a pure only manufacturing units in the and B2B express businesses "Spoton is a great business. of relevant features - Multi-In- increased demand. Our newest lasting preservation and more consumer delight space like the country to be honored with the to the customers of both Abhik and the team have verter technology in Eon Valor additions to refrigerator portfo- convenience and are also high on launch of the music refrigerator, coveted Platinum Green Co cer- Delhivery and Spoton, and done a fantastic job of build- for more efficient cooling Intel- lio - Godrej New Eon Valor and aesthetics. We are confident this DAC (Dynamic Aqua Power tification for their efforts in further enhance our end-to- ing the company. We take ligent Weather Sensing technol- Godrej Eon Alpha are high on new range will further Control) Technology, Tilt drum green manufacturing. Godrej's end supply chain capabili- great pleasure in welcoming ogy in Eon Valor for automatic preservation, aesthetics and strengthen our position further and U-Sonic technology in focus on balancing consumer ties". Abhik Mitra, Manag- the entire Spoton team to adjustment of coolingaccording convenient storage and in sync in the refrigerator category." washing machine or Steam Mi- needs with the environmental ing Director, Spoton Logis- Delhivery. This isa coming to external weather conditions with the brand's promise of Godrej New Eon Valor is avail- crowave Ovens and Pizza/Ke- cause has enabled the organiza- tics, said, "The Spoton team together of two high quality Moisture control technology in 'things made thoughtfully." Mr. able in 3 capacities - 244L, 265L bab makers in Microwave Ov- tion to redefine the technology and I are hugely excited to companies with shared val- the vegetable tray to enhance Anup Bhargava, Product Group and 294L, starting from INR ens. In recognition for its ef- landscape in the appliances in- be part of Delhivery's jour- ues. Our combined scale and freshness. Commenting on the Head - Refrigerators, Godrej Ap- 34,700 while Godrej Eon Alpha forts, the brand has been con- dustry - to the delight of both the ney of growth and value-cre- focus on technology and launch, Mr. Kamal Nandi, Busi- pliances, further added, "Frost is available in 234L and 253L, ferred with many prestigious consumer and the environment. ation. The Delhivery team data will enable us to de- velop new solutions for our customers and allow us to Koo zooms past 1 crore downloads Vedanta Foundation opens new enter new verticals in freight".Samara Capital and Guwahati, Aug 29: Koo, on the platform. 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The platform now has Debabrata Saikia, Dr Jury Ministers of 14 Indian states found on Koo, including opportunities in each of the nancial advisor and Shardul people from all walks of life - Sharma Bordoloi, Ranoj Pegu, and several Cabinet ministers Baba Ramdev, Gurudev Sri Sri Rojgaar centres. Some of the Amarchand Mangaldas & including some of the most Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Nitin - both Central and State. In Ravishankar, Sadhguru, Gaur companies that have re- Co. acted as the legal advi- prominent faces like movie Gadkari, Kamal Nath, Ashok addition, official handles or Gopal Das and BK Shivani. cruited candidates from the sor to Delhivery on this stars, politicians, Gehlot, Yogi Adityanath, leaders of almost all political Business Accounts: In addi- Rojgar centres include State transaction. sportspersons, authors, jour- Shivraj Singh Chauhan, parties of India including the tion, several prominent Bank of India, Axis Bank, nalists - sharing their updates Supriya Sule, Piyush Goyal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), brands like Flipkart, Amul, Paytm, Reliance, Godrej, Vi Movies and connecting daily with Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ravi Indian National Congress Practo, 1MG, HDFC Securities, Flipkart, Amazon, Genpact, & TV' in their followers, in eight lan- Shankar Prasad, Sanjay (INC), Aam Aadmi Party UCO Bank and Steel Author- Guwahati, August 29 : Rojgar centers, will be in ad- LIC, among others. 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Vi All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul and English, which gives a App will now double up Muslimeen (AIMIM), voice to the millions of Indi- as an OTT app offering a Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj ans who communicate in In- Yamaha announces Exciting Party, Azad Samaj Party and dian languages. Currently rich repertoire of content, Apna Dal, among others have available in Hindi, Kannada, Festive offers for August 2021 in addition to the wide handles on Koo. Leading Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, range of products & ser- Guwahati, August 29 : Yamaha Motor India benefits of Rs. 20,000 and more. Going for- vices available. 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Koo enables a ways, Ministry of Health & Dainandin Axom, etc. Celeb- deeper connection within the Family Welfare, MyGov, Digi- rities: Several high-profile ce- various language communi- tal India, BSNL, India Post, lebrities have created official Theranos founder claims abuse by ties by helping find Koo us- National Institute of Electron- handles to connect with fans. ers with similar interests in ics and Information Technol- Tiger Shroff is the most recent the same language. Koo is ogy (NIELIT) now have a high-profile celebrity to start ex-boyfriend in fraud trial -court filings committed to think India-first presence on Koo. Chief Min- using the Koo App. Apart Chicago, August 29 : Theranos Inc and Balwani have both pleaded and release a number of fea- isters of 14 Indian states, poli- from him, other well-known founder Elizabeth Holmes has ac- not guilty to charges that they de- tures catering to Indians over ticians from various political celebrities on the platform in- cused her former boyfriend, who frauded investors, doctors and the next few months. A Koo parties - both regional and clude Anupam Kher, was president of the blood-testing patients by falsely claiming spokesperson said: "Koo national - and media houses Kangana Ranaut, Raveena startup, of abusing her, court docu- Theranos could revolutionize was started with a dream to are also active on Koo. The Tandon, Lara Dutta, ments unsealed on Saturday medical lab testing with its tech- create a digital platform where platform is now host to a Vijayashanti, Anushka showed, hinting at a possible de- nology. Lawyers at Williams & millions of Indians could ex- plethora of Government de- Shetty, Pranitha Subhash, fense strategy with jury selection Connolly for Holmes and attor- press freely and share their partments and individuals Eesha Rebba, Naga Shaurya, in her fraud trial set to start next neys for Balwani at Orrick thoughts in their preferred who use it to showcase de- etc. Sports Stars: In the run week. In court filings submitted Herrington & Sutcliffe could not language. Since we launched velopments and share up- up to the Olympics, conver- more than 18 months ago, Holmes' immediately be reached for com- in March 2020, the response dates with people in Indian sations on sports saw a spike lawyers said they planned to ment. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff has been heartening. Koo has languages. The app facilitates on Koo. The India-England present evidence that Ramesh Schenk, the lead prosecutor on the achieved 1 crore downloads active conversations as cre- tour star, Mohammad Shami, "Sunny" Balwani abused her emo- case, did not respond to an email now. Our growth in the future ators can express themselves has been very active as the tionally and psychologically in a seeking comment. Holmes' law- will be at an even faster pace and users can follow creators conversations related to relationship that spanned more yers had previously flagged they than what we've experienced of their choice to create a cricket and sports have be- than a decade. That includes the would make her mental health an in the recent past. We are both customised feed. It is a one- gun to increase across lan- period when the company claimed issue in the case. Last year they humbled and excited to pave of-a-kind, multi-lingual India- guages. Hima Das, its technology could enable a Stanford University dropout, a Sili- he exerted controlled over her said Mindy Mechanic, a Califor- the way for homegrown digi- first platform. The app has Wriddhiman Saha, Ishan wide array of medical tests with a con Valley star. In the filings through the abusive relationship, nia State University at Fullerton tal companies to go global as received appreciation from all Porel, Pragyan Ojha, Anil few drops of blood. Theranos, Holmes' lawyers argued that the the filings indicate. Balwani, professor specializing in psycho- India aspires to make the quarters, having won the Kumble, Javagal Srinath, which Holmes founded in 2003 at alleged "intimate partner abuse" whose case is being handled sepa- social consequences of violence, 'Aatmanirbhar Digital India' Aatmanirbhar App Innova- Aakash Chopra are some of the age of 19, collapsed in March was relevant to the question of rately, has denied the allegations. trauma and victimization, would dream a reality and unite the tion Challenge in 2020 held by the cricketers on Koo. Other 2018 when she, Balwani and the whether she knew that financial "Mr. Balwani unequivocally de- offer expert testimony at trial. The country through technology the Indian government. It was sports stars include Olympi- $9 billion company were charged information provided to investors nies that he engaged in any abuse case is United States v. Holmes, and languages." Koo has also named Google ans like Saikhom Mirabai with fraud by U.S. regulators. and others was false. Holmes in- at any time," his lawyers wrote in U.S. District Court, Northern Dis- seen many prominent faces PlayStore's Best Daily Essen- Chanu, Saina Nehwal, Lovlina Theranos had made Holmes, a tends to blame Balwani, alleging a December 2019 filing. Holmes trict of California, No. 18-cr-00258. 6 MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 REGION Contd. From Page 1 Passenger train service between Tokyo Paralympics: Bhavina Tokyo Paralympics Nishad Manipur and Assam flagged off by Patel wins Silver Medal; start from Jiribam at 01-30 PM to reach Silchar at 03-30 PM. The train timings and Kumar wins silver medal in T47 days of run have been planned to facilitate the passengers of Imphal to board long India's First in Table Tennis Dallas Wise won gold and bronze medals respectively. Townsend made the distance trains from Silchar. The train will have 8(eight) General class compartments Tokyo, Aug 29: India's Bhavina Patel opened the account for India at the jump of 2.15m while Wise recorded a jump of 2.06 m. Nishad and Wise both and 2(two) luggage cum guard vans. The train will stop at seven stations during its Tokyo Paralympics Games winning a historic silver medal in the women's finished on the same mark, but Nishad had crossed the 2.02 mark in his first journey. This service is expected to boost the socio-economic condition of the individual Class 4 Table Tennis on Sunday. Patel, ranked World No.12, attempt while Wise took two, as a result, Nishad won silver. India's Rampal people of Manipur. It may be mentioned here that the train service on this route was went down to World No.1 and London Games Gold Medallist, Zhou Ying Chahar finished at the fifth spot with a jump of 1.94m. Earlier, paddler Bhavinaben suspended w.e.f. from 07.06.2019 due low patronage and Covid 19 pandemic. Shri in straight Games 7-11, 7-11, 6-11 in 19 minutes. Bhavina had lost to Ying Patel became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics Raosaheb Patil Danve, Minister of State of Railways also reviewed the progress of in her opening match at the Games and had not won against her Chinese after she won a historic silver following a 0-3 loss to China's Ying Zhou in the various ongoing railway projects of Northeast Frontier Railway. Shri Anshul Gupta, opponent in her last eight matches, and in the final, the Indian fell short women's singles table tennis class 4 final. Bhavina is the first table tennis player General Manager/Northeast Frontier Railway gave a presentation to Minister on yet again. Bhavina had had a brilliant run to the final beating higher- ever to win a medal at the Paralympics for India and the second female athlete overall performance of Northeast Frontier Railway (Open line) and day to day func- ranked opponents during her campaign. This is India's first medal in Table after PCI chief Deepa Malik to achieve this feat. Deepa had won silver at Rio tioning pertaining to operation of trains and development of passenger amenities in Tennis, fifth silver at the Paralympic Games. She also becomes only the 2016 in women's shot put. various states. Shri Sunil Sharma General Manager/Northeast Frontier Railway (Con- second women para-athlete to finish at the podium after Deepa Malik's struction) along with senior railway officials from the construction organization claimed silver at the Women's Shot Put F53 in Rio 2016. Bhavina lost the India-Pakistan ceasefire successful also gave a presentation of the ongoing projects of Railway Construction in North first game 7-11 to World No.1 Ying in just six minutes and even though east. It may be mentioned here that, a 100 feet tall Monumental Flag was installed showed some fight in the second, Ying was too strong and took a 2-0 lead because of our strength : Defence recently at the Jiribam Railway station which is the District Headquarter of the with an 11-5 win. Ying's strategy was clear as she avoided Bhavina's fore- arms, funds and training to terrorists'. Speaking on 'Defence reforms in shift- Jiribam district of Manipur. This has not only improved the aesthetics of the station hand as much as possible and employed the long balls on the table sti- ing National Security paradigm', Singh said, "If a ceasefire (between India but has also imparted a sense of nationalism & patriotism among the passen- fling Bhavina's reach. In the third game, Ying had four gold medal points and Pakistan) is successful today, it is because of our strength. In 2016, gers of Indian Railways. It may be mentioned here that the Northeast Frontier and claimed her third singles gold medal at the Paralympic Games with a cross-border strikes changed our reactionary mindset into a proactive Railway (Construction) organization is executing the Jiribam – Imphal New BG rail- smash to the body to close out 6-11. On Saturday, the 34-year-old Patel mindset, which was further strengthened by the Balakot airstrike in 2019." "I way line projects (110.625 kms) at an anticipated cost of Rs. 12,264.15 crs. Eight new had beaten world no. 3 Chinese opponent 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 9-11, and 11-8 want to salute the armed forces who defeated the neighbour (Pakistan) station buildings, 11 major bridges, 134 minor bridges, 4 Road OverBridges, 12 Road in the semifinal showdown that lasted 34 minutes. Competing in her maiden which has been targeting our nation," he added. Singh said that "despite Under Bridges and more than 71066 meter of tunneling are being constructed. Paralympics, Patel lost the opening game in a tight contest. But, she made challenges at our borders", citizens are confident there will be "no compro- Thetarget date for completion of the project is December 2023. Various issues re- a strong recovery, claiming the next two games. In the quarterfinal on mise" with India's national security. The Defence Minister stated, "The lated to timely completion of the project was discussed by all stake holders. Timely Friday, Patel had defeated 2016 Rio Paralympics gold winner and world belief that India would not only end terrorism on its own land but also not completion of this project is very crucial for further extending rail connectivity to number two Borislava Peric Rankovic of Serbia to clinch a medal and hesitate to conduct counter-terrorism operations on their land if needed is Myanmar in future, keeping with the “Act East” policy of the Govt. of India. script history. She made her international debut in 2009 at Jordan and gradually becoming stronger." Commenting on the Taliban takeover of Af- won her first medal in 2011, a silver by beating her Chinese opponent at ghanistan, Singh said the changing equation in the Afghan nation has the Para Table Tennis Thailand Open. There was no stopping her as emerged as a challenge for India. "The changing equation in Afghanistan is Bhavina won a historic silver medal, India's first, in Asian Regional Cham- a challenge for us. These situations have forced our country to rethink its PIB Shillong organizes Webinar pionship in 2013. She continued to play international tournaments in vari- strategy. We are changing our strategy and the formation of QUAD under- ous countries like Jordan, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Germany, Indone- lines this strategy," the Defence Minister said. He added that the Defence on 'Unsung Heroes of sia, Slovenia, Thailand, Spain, the Netherlands, and Egypt but a gold Ministry is "seriously considering the formation of Integrated Battle Groups" medal continued to elude her.Having taken up table tennis around 2004 to amid these developments. Meghalaya' to Commemorate maintain fitness, the sport became her passion. After three years of hard work and practice, she won her first national title in Para Table Tennis Sishu Niketan launches Higher Sec Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Nationals in Bangalore in 2007 and that set her on a course that has taken school and has completed over 55 years of its glorious existence and it Experts Highlight the Freedom Movement in Meghalaya enjoys the reputation of being a premier high school of the city providing Shillong, August 29: Press Information Bureau Shillong held a virtual quality affordable education. The school has state of the art infrastructure discussion on 'Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya' as part of the nationwide and well qualified dedicated teaching staff. This has ensured consistent celebration of AzadiKaAmritMahotsav. With India celebrating its 75th year excellent results by the students of the school in the HSLC examinations in of independence, the discussion highlighted the efforts of the Freedom the past. Secretary of the School Prof. (Dr) Pradeep K Jain informed that the Fighters, Historians, Writers and the associated people to develop the school plans to organise career development programmes with competent sentiment of anti-British and embracing freedom instead. Today's webinar resource persons for the students from time to time and expressed confi- reminisced the country's freedom and marked the occasion of Azadi Ka dence that the school will emerge as a leading institute of higher secondary Amrit Mahotsav in reverence of the unsung Heroes of Meghalaya. Senior education in the near future. Journalist and President of the Shillong Press Club, Shri David Laitphlang began the webinar with his welcome address, wherein he introduced the 2,000 students apply for admission Speakers for the session - HoD, History, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Professor CA Mawlong, Professor S Lamare, History depart- to Kalaguru Bishnu Rabha Junior ment, NEHU and Wing Commander Shri Ratnakar Singh, PRO, Defence, about increasing the number of students as compared to the previous Shillong. Prof (Dr) Mawlong dwelt on the freedom struggle of the Un- year. But the recent 2,000 number suing for admission to the college sung Heroes of Khasis. She began with the valour of U Tirot Sing, the through an online portal has worried the college authorities, About great freedom fighter from Khasi Hills, who declared war and fought 2,000 students from villages, towns etc. from different areas of the area against British for attempting to take over control of the land of the Khasis. as well as often 50/60 km around the area have already applied online in She touched upon the efforts of different Writers and Historians to rep- the college which can barely teach only 400 students. The number of resent the Freedom Fighters from the Khasis. She highlighted how these students applying and the college's capacity has often been worried writers were successful in empowering the Khasis and they were suc- about being 4 times higher. Already, Politics 2, A total of six lecturer cessful in bringing to the fore who Khasis were. Prof. Shobhan.N. Lamare, posts are lying vacant in the college due to the retirement of 1 person in Department of History, North-Eastern Hills University who is known for history, education, economics and the death of the assamese subject his researches and works relating to the life and history of the Jaintias lecturer in an accident. How to teach students even after six lecturers are dwelt upon the freedom struggle of the Jaintias in an attempt to under- lying vacant in the college which has to admit students free of cost has stand the colonial psyche and the Jaintia resistance. U Kiang Nangbah, a her to the Tokyo 2020 and a place in India's Paralympic Games history as the first table tennis player to win a medal. But Bhavana was not so dedi- become a matter of concern. There is another new problem in the disso- commoner, was chosen and garlanded by the Daloi of Nartiang to lead lution of the governing body already in the college. It has issued an the struggle against British Imperialism. U Kiang Nangbah and his most cated and hard-working initially. Born on November 6, 1986, at Sundhiya official directive to select and enroll names on merit basis between Sep- trusted Lieutenant U Chey Rangbah toured and inspired the people. The village, Vadnagar, in Mehsana district of Gujarat, she got infected by poliomyelitis when she was 12 months old. Coming from a middle-class tember 1 and September 5. As a result hundreds of students from all over leaders who were working with U Kiang Nangbah were U Long Padu, U Orang region do not see hope of getting the facility to enroll kalaguru Swar Sutnga, U Mon Rymbai, U Bang, U Bakher, U Mulon Mynso, U background, her father could not get her treated when she was young. Bishnu Rabha College this time. On the other hand, the college infra- Kiang Sule, U Kat Changpung and U Woh Riang. U Mulon, the former Though he had to take care of a family of five, he managed to get Bhavana operated upon at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh but the surgery did structure is not improved to enroll a large number of students. Class- Daloi of Mynso and the principal leader after the execution of U Kiang rooms, Desk benches, teachers etc. have to be done as and when re- Nangbah declared his determination to carry on the fight till the last. He not yield desired results as Bhavana was careless and did not follow the quired. So this time it is already certain that most of the students are was regarded as the successor of U Kiang Nangbah. In the mean time U rehab procedure properly. Indian para table tennis player Bhavina Patel on Sunday gave the country it's first medal in the ongoing Tokyo deprived of admission to the college. It is expected that a terrible situa- Sa Nartiang, the son of U Kat from Rymbai was captured and tried by tion may also arise if it is not able to enroll in the college in the entire Captain Morton on 16th January 1863. He was found guilty of rebelling Paralympics 2020. She bagged the silver medal after losing the summit Orang region this afternoon. So the concerned department, Concerned against the British and was hanged. Senior Journalist and President Shillong clash 3-0 against world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women's singles class 4 final. Making her maiden appearance at the citizens have urged the authorities to come up with a solution and take Press Club, Shri David Laitphlang in his address appreciated the efforts appropriate action on the admission issue. of the Press Information Bureau in holding the webinar to spread infor- Paralympics, Bhavina showed grit and lost two matches in her way to the mation about the contribution of freedom fighters including 'Unsung He- medal, which also is India's first in Paralympics table tennis. The 34-year- 100% organic farming by a Doctor roes' of the freedom struggle. He opined that the learnings should be old after winning the medal expressed the desire to meet batting maestro part of the regular curriculum in schools and colleges of the state. He Sachin Tendulkar, who has been one of the biggest motivator in her ca- of chillies, Sugarcame (saccharum plants) and various types of vegetables reer. Bhavina said: "I have always been inspired by Sachin Tendulkar. I are cultivated. 100 % organic vegetables of this farm are sold in local areas also opined that the findings and minutes of the webinar, comprising the recommendation of the panelists, should be shared with the State Educa- want to see him with my own eyes and I want to soak in all the motiva- like Kukurmara, Chhaygaon, Saru Tezpur, Rampur, Batarhat,Bijoynagar etc.It tional speeches from him that will give me even more confidence." Master may be mentioned here that the farm has become a source of livelifood for tion Department. Shri S N Pradhan, Additional Director General, North East Zone, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that Press In- Blaster Sachin Tendulkar praised paddler Bhavina Patel for winning a 10-12 families during the financial crisis due to the corona virus.The devel- silver in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics and said every medal India win opment of the farm has been hampered by the lack of necessary markets. formation Bureau can share details of the webinar with the state govern- ment with recommendation from the panelists. He added that the gov- will "inspire millions into the sport" The Table Tennis Federation of India Ashok das, a professor of Bilasipara college, who is particularly involved announced a Rs 31 lakh cash reward for Bhavina. Haryana Deputy Chief with the farm, said that the need for markets,improved transportation ernment, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to strengthen the economic development of the Northeastern Region (NER) Minister and TTFI President Dushyant Chautala announced the cash re- systems,the duality of pesticide fertilizers in the market are important.It is ward via a social media post. Bhavina lost the final on Sunday but capped worth mentioning that, due to the recent torrential rains, the flooding has in order to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties, and developing a strategic relationship with countries in the Indo-pacific region. Wing off a memorable campaign with a historic silver. The 34-year-old Patel's caused a lot considerable damage to the farm. In such times, the farm should impressive run at the Games ended with a fighting 7-11 5-11 6-11 loss to be assisted by the department of agriculture. Commander Shri Ratnakar Singh, PRO, Defence, Shillong congratulated the team of Press Informtion Bureau in successfully holding the interac- China's Ying Zhou, a two-time gold medallist. Union Minister for Youth UK PM Boris Johnson defends tive webinar on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Media and Communication Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Thakur went back in history and recol- Officer, PIB Shillong, Shri Gopajit Das moderated today's session on lected some cherished moments Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had Kabul airlift as criticism grows 'Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya' shared with Bhavina. The Union Minister shared a photo from 2010 where Bhavina and her compatriot Sonalben Patel were felicitated by the then- to Britain after the airlift had ended. "It really is an unparalleled moment of Gujarat Chief Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. "Sonal and Bhavina were shame for this government, that we`ve allowed it to come to this," she told A 26-year-old man from heading for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. CM Narendra Modi Sky News. Johnson said troops and UK officials had worked around the met and encouraged them to give their best," Shri Thakur wrote on his clock and in harrowing conditions to complete a mission "unlike anything Twitter. "Building a sports culture, supporting every sport and we`ve seen in our lifetimes". Speaking to the 150,000 men and women who Tangla is diagnosed with sportspersons has been a lifelong endeavour, which continues and bears completed a tour of Afghanistan, and the families of the 457 who died there, its fruits today. Sportspersons' Prime Minister!" the tweet further read. Johnson said they had succeeded in keeping Britain safe and in improving cancer Seek for help Prime Minister called up Bhavina following her final match against Zhou the livelihoods for locals there. "It is at the darkest and most difficult mo- Ying on Sunday morning and congratulated her on winning the silver ments that the Armed Forces of this country have always performed their Correspondent medal. The 34-year-old Indian para-Table Tennis player, ranked 12th in greatest and most astonishing feats," he said of the final departure. One Udalguri, August 29: Sujit Dhar (26), son of Dulal Dhar and Sandhya Dhar of the world in the Class 4 category, had a big mountain to climb against Ying flight carrying troops and London`s ambassador to Afghanistan, Laurie Bartangla in Paneri constituency of Udalguri district, has been diagnosed with in the final. She went down 0-3 to the World No 1, who now has six gold Bristow, landed back in Britain on Sunday morning and further flights are cancer for about 10 months and now bedridden. For his treatment in B. Borooah medals from four Paralympic Games. Bhavina had come up short against expected later in the day. Cancer hospital in Guwahati, he sold all his property including jewelery, cows and the Chinese in her opening group stage match as well. Nevertheless, the goats. But, the financially weak family is not able to take him for treatment due to amount of upsets she caused right from the pre-quarters stage is note- Chief Minister of Karnataka, to- financial crisis, as a result, Sujit Dhar is now completely bedridden due to lack of worthy. Bhavina, playing just her maiden Paralympic Games, won her day inaugurated Bengaluru treatment. Biswajit Daimari, MLA of Paneri and Speaker of the Legislative Assem- round of 16 match against Brazil's Joyce de Oliveira, a higher-ranked op- bly, had donated Rs 20,000, though it cost over Rs 20,000 to go to the hospital ponent, in straight games 3-0. Serbia's Borislava Peric, Bhavina's oppo- best amongst all metro networks in the country. Since the inauguration once. Sujit Dhar's father Dulal Dhar is the only source of income for the family. nent in the QF, was a gold as well as a silver medalist at the 2016 Rio of first metro line in Delhi in 2002, today about 730 kms of metro lines are Dulal, who works as an electrician from house to house, lives with 6 family mem- Paralympics. The Indian dominated her en-route a 3-0 victory as well. In operational in 18 different cities. About 1,049 kms of metro rail / RRTS bers along with his wife, Sujit Dhar, wife of Sujit dhar and Sujit's two sons. The semis, Bhavina defeated 2012 Paralympics gold medalist and 2016 projects are under construction in various cities". Thanking the Central family did not get any medical facilities despite having Atal Amrit card. Eventu- Paralympics silver medalist Zhang Miao in a 3-2 thriller.Bhavina has been Government for all the cooperation, Karnataka Chief Minister said, "The ally, his father, Dulal, lost his way and seek help from government. On the other given the utmost support as possible by the Government of India in terms state believes that with the support and guidance of Central Govern- hand Sujit Dhar and his mother appealed to the government and kind hearted of participation in international competitions, financial assistance towards ment, the state will overcome the challenges in building new urban cen- people for help. All those who want to help should call 97063-19964 and also procuring a TT Table, TT Robot 'Butterfly - Amicus Prime', worth Rs 2.85 tres. Nava Karnataka for Nava Bharat will help the vision of New India family members requested to help with some amount in the bank account A/C No. lakh as well as an Ottobock Wheelchair worth Rs 2.74 Lakh. come true". 39679262911 IFSC Code SBIN0007118. SPORTS PLUS MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 7 Bajrang backs Neeraj protest over 'agenda', says Cristiano Ronaldo's Salary At Man United CR7 To Become The Club's Highest-paid Player respect athletes, whether from Pak or elsewhere Portugal, August 29 : what we are told is different the field," Rasquinha Chandigarh, August 29 : Ronaldo's new contract from from what the reality on the said."I've always believed Man United will see him earn ground is. We're all the that we should play sport him £480,000 per week and A day after Olympic same people," Kamal, a in its purest form. Give would propel him to the top champion Neeraj Chopra four-time Olympian, told everything for the country of the club's highest-paid urged people to not use his this paper. He added: "We in the match that we're players. Cristiano Ronaldo is name to "further propaganda went shopping and he came representing, but let's not set to become Manchester and dirty agenda", fellow along with us, showing us mix (sports and politics)," United's highest-paid player Olympians, including Tokyo which shop to go to, what he said.During the Tokyo following his transfer from Games medalist are the good things to buy, Olympics final, Chopra, Juventus. Ronaldo's BajrangPunia, came out in his and what are not. That's before his first throw, stunning homecoming to Old support, saying sport should when we realised how could not find his javelin Trafford will earn him not be used as a medium to much hatred is fed to before realising it was £480,000 a week, making him discriminate. "Whether the people around, which is with Arshad. He asked for the club's highest-paid athlete is from Pakistan or unnecessary. "Chopra and it and sprinted to the start player.On Friday, August 27, any other country, he Nadeem, who finished fifth of his run-up. "I was the Portuguese star made a represents his nation. He is in Tokyo, share a cordial searching for my javelin at spectacular return to Man a sportsperson first. So it's relationship outside the start of the final (in United after appearing to be not like we'll say something surpassing David de Gea, Juventus for the transfer of competition. Even before Olympics). I was not able poised to join rivals against that person because who makes £375,000 per Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to the final, the duo sat next to find it. Suddenly I saw Manchester City only hours he is from Pakistan. There week on his United contract. agreement of personal terms, to each other during their ArshadNadeem was before. As per reports, City should be respect for Paul Pogba was second on visa, and medical. Cristiano, Friday: "Neeraj bhaine "All kinds of weird bus ride from the Athletes' moving around with my had been dominating the athletes," wrestler Bajrang, United's list with £290k per a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, bilkultheek kahahai. Hum questions are being Village to the National javelin. Then I told him fight for Ronaldo's signing who won the bronze medal week, while United's new has so far won over 30 major donobahutachchhe dost asked and news channels Stadium, reliving old 'bhai give this javelin to for most of the transfer drama. in the 65kg weight class on acquisitions Jadon Sancho trophies during his career, haina uraisich turned a small normal act memories.Bajrang said it me. It is my javelin. I have However, they eventually the same day that Chopra and Raphael Varane make including five UEFA eezennahinhonichahiye of the Pakistani javelin was important for people to to throw with it'. That is called it quits due to claimed won the javelin gold, told £350k and £340k per week, Champions League titles, (Neeraj did the right thrower using Neeraj's respect the spirit athletes why you must have seen differences about the PTI. Chopra was dragged respectively. Manchester four FIFA Club World Cups, thing. We are very good javelin for one attempt," share. "I haven't seen I took my first throw transfer's terms. As a result into a controversy after his United released a statement seven league titles in friends and such things Sakshi said. "I'd urge fans Neeraj's video, but sport hurriedly," Chopra told of the scenario, Manchester comment in an interview, that after signing Christiano England, Spain, and Italy, should not happen)." to support Indian athletes teaches us how to remain PTI. Stories run by a few United were able to make their Pakistani javelin thrower Ronaldo from Juventus on a and the European Chopra's comments and understand at same united, instead of websites, based on this way in and re-sign Ronaldo ArshadNadeem was "moving two-year deal. Ronaldo Championship for his received backing from the time that our on-field discriminating. When I quote, and comments on with a call from Sir Alex around" with his javelin moved back to Portugal after native Portugal. In his first wider sporting fraternity rivalries do not ever meet wrestlers from Russia, social media portrayed Ferguson having played a during the Olympic final, bidding goodbye to the spell for Manchester in India.Rio Olympics equate to off-field enmity. USA, it's always very Nadeem as the bad guy. part in changing the mind of were twisted by people with Italian club and will now join United, he scored 118 goals bronze medalist wrestler They are our friends and cordial, it doesn't feel like Discus thrower the player. Ronaldo's new "vested interests".n the United squad after in 292 games. Everyone at Sakshi Malik said: "I peers from the same we are rivals; we are all like KamalpreetKaur, who contract from United will see Thursday, Chopra said on clearing the medical and other the club looks forward to completely don't approve sport. And no athlete will brothers. The competitive finished sixth at the him earn £480,000 per week Twitter: "I would request requirements. "Manchester welcoming Cristiano back of athletes being dragged be comfortable to be used spirit is on the mat only," Tokyo Games, called and would propel him to the everyone to please not use United is delighted to to Manchester," read into controversies or for hate against another Bajrang said.His views Nadeem a "good person" top of the Premier League me and my comments as a confirm that the club has Manchester United's being used for political nation."Table tennis were echoed by former who is always "eager to club's highest-paid players, reached an agreement with statement. medium to further your reasons and to spread player Sharath Kamal India hockey captain learn"."When on the vested interests and hate. And we are pulled called the incident VirenRasquinha, who said field, I can understand propaganda. Sports teaches into bizarre "disturbing". "When we sports and politics should that players compete Chongtham, Suresh in final of us to be together and united. controversies. Like competed in the SAFF not be mixed. "Whether I against each other. But I'm extremely disappointed Neeraj has been very Games in 2004 in played against Pakistan or once off the field, we all Asian Youth & Junior Boxing to see some of the reactions badly affected by what Islamabad, there was Australia or Germany… it's are good friends," she from the public on my happened, and just always police or army all the same. It's war on the said. "Sport does not New Delhi, August 29 : recent comments. "Nadeem thinking that a very small escort with us. It was ground, but I shake hands know any boundaries. Be said the two throwers were Three Indian youth boxers, out-of-context remark always the same person, before the game and shake it India, be it Pakistan, led by 2021 World Youth "very good friends". He told blew up into such a so we got talking, and hands after the game. We sports should be seen in The Indian Express on bronze medallist Bishwamitra massive controversy." both sides realised that don't take anything outside the right spirit." Chongtham (51kg) stormed into the finals at ASBC Asian Learnt wobble seam delivery from Jimmy: Ollie Robinson Youth & Junior Boxing Champion ships in Dubai on Leeds, August 29 : to be dismissed by following his spectacular Saturday. In the 51kg Robinson that triggered a Test debut against New semifinal, Bishwamitra England pacer Ollie Robinson stunning collapse."It feels Zealand in June. After his Chongtham continued his on Saturday said his like a very special day, I don't apology, the Sussex seamer rich form and made light legendary teammate James quite feel like it's settled in earned a recall for the Trent work of Tajikistan's Anderson helped him in yet. For me, it's one of the Bridge Test where he Abdurakhmonzoda tweaking his wobble grip ball great days in my cricket grabbed his maiden fifer. Akarali on his way to the back strongly in the remaining wind, India's Jaydeep decided technique and it gave him a career, to get my first Test "It's off the back of quite a final. The sharp and rounds and played from a to go for an all-out attack in perfect result in the third Test win is really special." On few hard years, I've had to diminutive Indian boxer distance to convincingly win the last round and landed against India. Robinson taking the prized scalp of work hard to get here and displayed his speed and skill the bout 5-0. He will square more clear punches to nail a 3- exploited the second new ball Kohli, he said: "It is an do a lot of extra to get here throughout the bout and off against Kazakhstan's 2 split victory. He will face a on the fourth morning en route amazing feeling. The crowds so to get the rewards in the played on the counter to SanzarTashenbay in the final. tough challenge from splendid bowling figures of 26- here were unbelievable. The last four four Test matches secure an easy 5-0 win. He will In one of the closest semifinal AbdullaevAlokhon of 6-65-5 as England drew level in noise when we got Kohli out has been very pleasing," face KuziboevAhmadjon of bouts of the day, Jaydeep Uzbekistan in the final. On the the five match series with an a bit more. This learning with the second new ball was deafening, just an the 27-year-old said. Uzbekistan in the final.In the Rawat (71kg) faced other hand, Deepak (75kg) innings and 76 runs win. "I opportunity is invaluable and it all began with unbelievable experience and "When you are performing light-flyweight semifinal, Murasebekov Bekbol of suffered a 1-4 defeat against noticed Jimmy holding his for me at this stage in my Robinson dismissing feeling to get that wicket." obviously the scrutiny is Vishvanath Suresh (48kg) was Kyrgyztan. The bout Kazakhstan's Bakbergen wobble grip slightly differently. career and luckily it came CheteshwarPujara on his Not long ago, the Sussex off you a little bit. It (the up against Brunei's Sayed witnessed a lot of mighty Aliaskarov in the semifinal. In I was holding it from the other off today.""Obviously, it's overnight score of 91. Out- pacer had doubts over his racist tweet episode) is still Fadel. The Indian boxer had a blows from both sides and a the 70kg women's semifinal, side so I spoke to him and just great to open the bowling of-form India skipper fate in England cricket as he quite fresh in my memory tough start in the first round lot of clinching in what was a LashuYadav lost 0-5 to tried to practice it in the nets," with Jimmy and build ViratKohli got to his first was suspended for and I'm trying to work on but after gauging his high-intensity attacking affair. GaukharShaibekova of Robinson told reporters after pressure on both ends. I fifty of the series but only offensive old racist tweets becoming a better person." opponent's strategy, he came Throwing caution to the Kazakhstan. his man-of-the-match enjoyed it and hopefully I performance. "It went quite can continue." India nicely, so I tried it in the game collapsed from 215 for two and it worked quite well. It's to 278 all out. England India vs England, 3rd Test : Ollie Robinson blows something I need to practice began the proceedings Crystal Palace sign away India as England win by an innings and 76 runs Leeds, August 29 : lost the match on the first day bowlers and eventually they midfielder Hughes itself when they were bowled got the results they wanted," Pacer Ollie Robinson out for 78 as it meant that they he said. It was an improbable from Watford engineered a middle-order were always playing a catching task to bat out three days in London, August 29 : for the club. He also collapse with the second new up game in this Test conditions which can played a key role in their ball as England completed a match. India skipper ViratKohli change rapidly to make Crystal Palacehave signed facile innings and 76 run said it was high quality batting difficult. Playing out midfielder Will Hughes from promotion back to the Premier League last victory against India on the bowling from England that time isn't a virtue that many newly promoted Watford on season, following fourth day of the third Test, forced mistakes from the in this team, save likes of a three-year-deal, the south here on Saturday. All the visiting batsmen. "It's quite Rohit Sharma and London club announced on Watford's relegation in 2020. "Fans want to see good work on Friday when bizarre, it can happen in this Cheteshwar Pujara, possess. Saturday. Hughes spent the players give 100% and India reached 215 for two at country, batting collapses. We The middle-order which past four seasons at Watford, stumps was completely thought the pitch was good looked solid yesterday was helping them to reach the FA that's the minimum I'll give," Hughes told Palace undone as Robinson (5/26) to bat on, coming on nicely. completely rattled on Cup final in 2019 and making TV. "(Palace are) planning and James Anderson (1/26) But the discipline forced penultimate morning under more than 100 appearances for the future and it's hit the right lengths and got mistakes and the pressure was bright sunshine as most of exciting times ahead. movement off-the pitch to relentless. Difficult to cope the batsmen didn't know They're not just planning wrap up the Indian innings when you're not scoring runs. where there off-stump was for the here and now, which in a jiffy. It was a match that That caused the batting order which was pretty baffling if is obviously important, but England won by executing to crumble," he said. A huge one takes the third day's they've got a big project their strategies to perfection first innings lead of 354 taken performance into review taken by Joe Root saw Kohli jabbed at it and the edge into keeper Buttler's going on here so it's with an idea of opposition's by England only increased the consideration. India lost eight India number three's back but result was the fifth gloves. Rishabh Pant (1), who exciting to be part of it." soft underbellies. It was worry with three days of batting wickets for addition of only there was still hope for a fight consecutive time in this series is no longer allowed to stand Hughes is Palace manager Robinson's second five-for needed to save the game. Kohli 63 runs and the memories of a as skipper ViratKohli clipped that he was gobbled up either good three feet out of his Patrick Vieira's sixth signing in the series and the tall acknowledged the morning collapse in Adelaide Anderson for two boundaries by wicketkeeper or the slip crease, again played in a of the transfer window, seamer after a difficult "scoreboard pressure". once again became fresh as en route his first fifty of the cordon. Saturday was slip's manner which only he knows after the additions of Marc initiation to Test cricket due "Always up against it when good balls found their way series. However unlike third turn where his opposite -- giving pacers the charge Guehi, Joachim Andersen, to off-field controversies is you get out for under 80, and either into the gloves or hands evening, the Indian skipper number Joe Root was down the track without any Michael Olise, Remi proving to be an asset for this the opposition puts up such a of slip fielders. It started with again looked circumspect as standing. AjinkyaRahane (10) tangible results. He lasted Matthews and Conor team. Robinson had served big score. But we did well to CheteshwarPujara (91) he played and missed a few got a couple of boundaries mere seven balls as he pushed Gallagher, signed on loan an unconditional apology stay in the game yesterday, misjudging the length of and survived a caught behind but it was another similar at a Robinson delivery without from Chelsea's under-23 after his racist tweets fight back as much as we could, Robinson's in-cutter which he chance. But Robinson then manner of dismissal for the any footwork, a replica of his team. Palace face West Ham surfaced on the day of his and gave ourselves a chance. perhaps thought would fly decisively tilted the game with Test vice-captain as Anderson first innings dismissal as Craig United in the Premier Test debut against New "But the pressure today was over the stumps as he decided a nicely pitched up delivery got one to straighten from Overton at third slip took a League later on Saturday. Zealand in June. India had outstanding from the England not to offer a shot. A good that was slightly angled in and length which took the outside regulation catch. k k y y m

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c STOPPAGE 8 c Naomi Osaka to donate prize earn- Abu Dhabi T10 : Faf du Plessis Mirabai Chanu resumes train- ings to Haiti earthquake relief efforts named Bangla Tigers captain ing for the upcoming events Dubai, August 29 : He has also captained New Delhi, August 29 : want to enter the field of New York, August 29 : Japanese descent, made the blood is strong we'll keep stroying towns and triggering South Africa in all three sports."When I started, I announcement on Twitter on rising."The 23-year old four- immense landslides. "There formats. His appoint- MirabaiChanu might have was just 14 years old, I had The tennis star Naomi Osaka Sunday."Really hurts to see time Grand Slam champion are many people injured. The ment is the first in a won a silver medal in the to go through many prob- has announced that she will all the devastation that's go- will play in the Western and hospitals are overwhelmed. series of announcements Tokyo Olympics, but the lems. Earlier, there were donate prize earnings from ing on in Haiti," she wrote, Southern Open in Cincinnati, Some are treating people on scheduled to be made by Indian weightlifter has al- not many facilities and my her next tournament to sup- "and I feel like we really can't which begins on Monday. the floor; some are just send- Bangla Tigers in the ready set sights on going a family had to go through a port relief efforts in Haiti, catch a break. I'm about to The tournament is expected ing people back homes," said coming days. These step further in the Paris lot. I had to deal with hard- where a 7.2 magnitude earth- play a tournament this week to award the women's singles Akim Kikonda, an air worker announcements will Games in 2024. After a sen- ships but my family fully quake killed at least 1,297 and I'll give all the prize winner $255,220. The run- from the Catholic Relief range from players who sational show in Tokyo, supported me during my people over the weekend and ner-up will receive $188,945. Services.The damages are have been retained to the MirabaiChanu is back in training days. My parents Osaka, seeded No 2 with a expected to worsen, as Tropi- coaching staff who will action and has resumed always encouraged me to bye into the second round, cal Storm Grace is predicted guide the squad from the will be playing her first tour- to reach the country late on side lines. Speaking nament since the Tokyo Monday or early Tuesday, about joining the Bangla Olympics, where she lost in bringing torrential rainfall Tigers squad, du Plessis the third round to Marketa that may trigger flooding and said: "It is an exciting Vondrousova. That perfor- mudslides.Haiti's prime min- new format to be part of. mance came months after she ister, Ariel Henry, declared a I am looking forward to pulled out of the French one-month state of emergency joining forces with some Open and the Australian and said he would not ask for of the world's biggest Open, citing mental health international help until the ex- names in this league and concerns.Osaka has used her tent of the damage was known. representing team growing platform to bring He also called for "structural Bangla Tigers. It is going attention to issues including solidarity" to ensure the relief to be a thrilling time for police violence, racial justice response was coordinated to the game of cricket. It's and stigmas surrounding avoid the confusion that fol- heart-warming to see mental health. Saturday's lowed a devastating earth- leagues like T10 putting injured more than 5,700. money to relief efforts for earthquake struck the south- quake in 2010, when aid was in so much hard work Osaka, who is of Haitian and Haiti. I know our ancestors western part of Haiti, de- slow to reach residents. and offering such exciting formats for South Africa's talismanic sports enthusiasts. I can't Delighted to see India embrace the former captain Faf du wait to get going." Plessis has been named Bangla Tigers owner Paralympics this year :Sachin Tendulkar Bangla Tigers' icon Mohammad Yasin player and captain for Chowdhury said: "It is Tokyo, August 29 : medal winners. Not every ath- the upcoming fifth lete among the 54 participat- terrific to have a world- edition of Abu Dhabi class player like Faf in ing in the Paralympics will T10 tournament. The It is time for the Paralympics win a medal. However, it is our squad. We have all event is being staged and I would like to appeal to important we celebrate them seen his exploits for all Indians to get behind our all. We need to celebrate the under the aegis of the South Africa in various contingent of 54 athletes in process and not simply the Emirates Cricket Board formats. He is a cham- Tokyo.I have always believed outcome. That's when real (ECB), with official pion cricketer. It is a that these women and men are change will happen in our approval of the Interna- huge honour to have him training for the upcoming follow my dream. I am not athletes with special abili- sport. I have been reading that tional Cricket Council in our squad. We all events with an eye on Paris happy that I could fulfill ties. Rather, they are women we might win more than 10 (ICC) at the Zayed know what he has 2024. "Back in action! their dream. I received a lot and men of extraordinary abil- medals this time around. I Cricket Stadium in Abu achieved both on and off #missionparis2024," of support from the govern- ity who are all real-life heroes and determination and serve very same manner that we hope we win more. In Rio, we Dhabi. Du Plessis has the field. His deeds MirabaiChanu tweeted. ment. I request everyone to for each one of us. Their jour- as inspiration for every one of celebrate our Olympic heroes won 4 medals. If that goes up played 69 Tests, 143 speak for his brilliance. I The Indian weightlifter on support girls who want to neys are an eye-opener to us. I have always believed that and our cricketers, we can to 10 it is a significant up- ODIs and 50 T20Is for wholeheartedly welcome Wednesday said everyone enter the field of sports," what women and men can do if we can celebrate our become a better society. And swing that all of us should South Africa in a career Faf to the Bangla Tigers should support girls who Chanu told. 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