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Vol. No. V Issue No. 280 RNI-ASSENG/2014/58385 | GUWAHATI SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2020 | PAGES 8 PRICE RS. 7.00 CM asks officials to complete International friendlies: Portugal rout Hollongi airport by Aug 2022 04 Andorra 7-0, Finland stun France 07 Death of Assam journalist sparks protests, No Power in world can stop our NEWS IN BRIEF Rahul Gandhi & Congress blame BJP brave soldiers from guarding Kakopathar town of Upper (APCC) workers staged a Assamese journalist in Man Shot And Assam's Tinsukia district, protest, demanding justice. Tinsukia district working for country’s borders : PM Modi had stepped out of his Raising slogans against the the regional media, and the Robbed Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) : house Wednesday to visit BJP government in the state, vice-president of the Dhemaji, November 14 : Prime Minister Narendra a nearby pharmacy, when the protesters demanded a Tinsukia Press Club. He In an unprecedented in- Modi on Saturday said no he was mowed down by a CBI probe into the incident covered most of the major cident, a man was shot at power in the world can speeding vehicle from the and blamed the state for fail- stories in his area - from in- and robbed in Gogamukh stop India’s brave soldiers opposite side. He died of his ing to give any protection surgency to politics, illegal of Dhemaji district on Fri- from guarding the borders injuries Thursday morning, to journalists. The Congress coal and timber syndicates day night.According to of the country, while add- and since then, different protesters were restricted by operating in Kakopothar to sources, the incident ing that today every Indian narratives have emerged on the police, and later taken cattle smuggling, as well as happened in front of RR is proud of the strength how he died and who could away in a bus.Assam Chief corruption and law and Mill when the man, iden- and bravery of their be responsible. The inci- Minister Sarbananda order.He last worked as a tified as one Milan soldiers.PM Modi ad- Guwahati, November 14 : dent sparked angry reac- Sonowal Thursday offered senior reporter with the Hajong, was stopped by dressed soldiers at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi tions from journalists, vari- his condolences and or- Guwahati-based Pratidin two bike assailants on Longewala in Jaisalmer, took to Twitter Friday to ous organisations and po- dered a CID probe into Time group, and as a local Friday night. They shot Rajasthan today on the condole the 'mysterious' litical parties, stating that Bhuyan's death. The police reporter for the Assamese Hajong and looted him off occasion of Diwali.“I death of Assamese journal- his death cannot be treated in Tinsukia, meanwhile, daily Axomiya Khabar. his money and some be- would like to extend my snow-capped mountains or umphed in every challenge. ist Parag Bhuyan a day ago, as an accident. Bhuyan's have claimed that they have Nitumoni Saikia, editor-in- longings after he refused Diwali greetings. I am here in deserts, my Diwali is com- Whenever history on the adding that "real journalism family members and various seized the vehicle involved chief of Pratidin Time, said to comply.Hajong was to convey ever Indias plete only when I am with excellence of soldiers will be in BJP-ruled states of journalists' associations in in the incident, and have ar- in a statement that Bhuyan's critically injured after be- greetings to you today. I you all. My happiness written and read, the Battle Assam, Madhya Pradesh the state demanded a de- rested driver James Mura death is suspected to be a ing shot and was rushed would like to wish all our doubles when I look at the of Longewala will be remem- and UP is being silenced tailed probe into the inci- and handyman Baba "planned murder", and that to the AMCH. T.3he inci- security forces on the oc- joy on your faces. I have bered,” he added.“Saluting while those doing 'tamasha' dent, alleging foul play.In Bordoloi from the Assam- he had received "personal dent happened just 100 casion of Diwali. No power brought the greetings of your valour, 130 crore coun- are given protection". Guwahati, Assam Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh border. threats" for exposing the il- meters away from in the world can stop our every Indian among you trymen of India are stand- Bhuyan, a journalist from Congress Committee Bhuyan, 52, was a prominent legalities Contd...Page 6 Gogamukh police station. brave soldiers from guard- today, have brought the ing firm with you today. Children’s day at ing the borders of our love and blessings for Today every Indian is SOS Children Village country. This country is you,” he added.“Be it the proud of the strength and BTC election dates likely to be peaks of the Himalayas, the bravery of his soldiers. Guwahati, November 14 : happy and we are celebrat- stretch of desert, dense for- They are proud of your in- Assam Chief Minister ing festivals because of ests or the depths of seas – vincibility,” said PM Modi. Sarbananda Sonowal on announced on November 16 your existence,” said PM Modi.“You may be at the your valour has always tri- The Prime Contd...Page 6 Saturday celebrated 2020 are expected to be a four- Para-military forces stationed children’s day with chil- way contest between the BJP, in Assam, which have de- dren of SOS Children’s Vil- BPF, UPPL, and Kokrajhar MP ployed to Bihar to keep the Penalty Of Rs. 100 For Not lage in Azara, Guwahati. Kumar Sarania’s Gana peace during polls, will also CM Sonowal Tweeted, Suraksha Party.ALSO READ be back in time for the elec- “Happy to spend some : Patricia Mukhim to approach tions in the BTC.“As per re- Wearing Masks wonderful time with my SC to challenge criminal case ports, around 60-65 companies Guwahati, November 14 : under the Disaster Man- young friends of SOS against her for Facebook of troopers have been de- The Nagaland government agement Act, 2005 the gov- k k y Children’s Village, Azara Post about attacks on non- ployed to Bihar for the polls. has decided to impose a ernment has decided to y m near Guwahati on # m

c tribals“From initial discus- Once the polls there are fine of Rs. 100 on people make it compulsory for ev- c ChildrensDay.”It is to be sions, it appears that the elec- wrapped up, they will be back who don’t wear face masks eryone to wear face mask mentioned that children’s tion in the Bodoland Territo- to beef up security in the in public places and Rs. and also provide hand day commemorates the Guwahati, November : Ac- ferred them.With the elec- rial Council (BTC) shall be Bodoland Territorial Region 500 on institutions without sanitizers or handwash fa- birth anniversary of the first cording to sources, the dates tions drawing closer, highly- held in two phases on De- (BTR) for the polls,” the source handwashing facilities cility in all establishments, Prime Minister Jawaharlal for the ensuing polls in the placed official sources have cember 8 and December 12. added.The polling for the 243- with immediate effect.The including offices, educa- Nehru who was born on Bodoland Territorial Council confirmed that the polls in the However, the final call in this member Bihar assembly elec- decision came after the tional institutions, religious November 14, 1889. He (BTC) shall be announced on Bodo-dominated region of regard shall be taken by the tions 2020 will be held in three Nagaland Disaster Man- places and shops with im- was also fondly called Monday (November 16). Poll- Assam are likely to take place Election Commission of India phases on October 28, Novem- agement Authority ob- mediate effect.Nagaland Chacha Nehru and the day ing for the 40 seats of the BTC in two phases. The BTC polls (ECI),” an official source told ber 3, and November 7. served that wearing masks, Chief Secretary J Alam said is dedicated to educate was scheduled to be held on especially in public places, ous risk of infection not violation of the SOPs and and empower the children April 4 and the results were to making the provision of only to the defaulters but guidelines would lead to whom he considered to be be announced on April 8. But Ripun Bora urges Hagrama handwashing facility by also to other people around penalization of the default- the real strength of a na- in March, as the pandemic various establishments, them.Therefore, in exercise ers. People not wearing a tion and the foundation of broke out, Assam’s Election Mohilary’s BJP to join ‘Grand Alliance’ maintaining physical dis- of the powers conferred mask in public places, in- a society. Commission indefinitely de- Guwahati, November 14 : parties should join the alli- didates to contest in the en- tance in high-risk settings under the Epidemic Dis- cluding offices, banks, mar- Assam Congress President ance head of the suing Council polls. The saf- are often not being fol- eases Act, 1897 and in view kets, business establish- Ripun Bora today called on polls.”Earlier, Bora had asked fron party is confident of its lowed which poses a seri- of the guidelines issued ments, Contd...Page 6 Republicans face court Bodoland People’s Front the new regional parties in chances. Hagrama, on the (BPF) leader Hagrama the state — Asom Jatiya other hand, claims that the Herd Immunity May Come setbacks, Donald Trump Mohilary to join the Con- Parishad and Raijor Dal — to war of words between him gress-led Maha join the grand alliance to and BJP leader Himanta law firm steps down Gathbandhan (or Grand topple the BJP from the Biswa Sarma is based on an Before Covid Vaccine Goes Off Philadelphia, November 14 involves a Pennsylvania power corridors of Dispur. “understanding.”Assam : Republicans suffered set- Supreme Court decision to The BJP has the syupport Health minister Himanta The Shelf: AIIMS Director of the Asom Gana Biswa Sarma on Friday ex- backs to court challenges accept mail-in ballots New Delhi, November 14 : over the presidential election through Friday, Nov. 6, cit- Parishad (AGP), Assam’s uded confidence that the BJP largest regional party that would form the Bodo Territo- AIIMS Director Randeep in three battleground states ing the pandemic and con- Guleria in an interview to on Friday while a law firm cerns about postal service was formed at the end of rial Council after winning the the six-years-long anti- upcoming election in Bodo IANS said we may reach a that came under fire for its delays.Republicans have stage down the line where work for President Donald also asked the US Supreme foreigner agitation.Bora’s Territorial Region in lower invitation to Hagrama Assam.Addressing an elec- we may have a good Trump's campaign withdrew Court to review the issue. amount of immunity, and from a major Pennsylvania However, there are not comes amid a growing rift tion rally at Salakati in Alliance).Talking to Inside between BJP and BPF — Kokrajhar district, Sarma said: the people may feel that case.The legal blows began enough late-arriving ballots there is now good immu- when a federal appeals court to change the results in Northeast, Bora said, “We which are part of the ruling “this time there will be a BJP are calling upon Hagrama- alliance in Dispur. The BJP government at Kokrajhar be- nity and the utility of the rejected an effort to block Pennsylvania, given Presi- vaccine is not there. He about 9,300 mail-in ballots dent-elect Joe Biden's led BPF to join the Con- has directly challenged cause the people of this re- gress’ grand alliance ahead Hagrama’s might in his gion has decided for speedy added, if the virus doesn't that arrived after Election lead.The Democratic former mutate or does not cause Day in Pennsylvania.The vice president won the state of the polls in the BTC re- Bodoland Territorial Council development of this region gion. In fact, all like-minded (BTC) by nominating 26 can- with good governance.” changes Contd...Page 6 Punjab Farmers Against Farm Laws Meet Centre, Reveal Five Demands New Delhi, November 14 lution in Delhi and sur- strong," Sukhdarshan : Punjab farmers protest- rounding areas - must be Singh Natt the leader of ing against the three con- cancelled and farmers the Punjab Kisan Union, troversial farm laws charged jailed for this be told The farmers also passed by the centre in freed.These punishments called for the immediate early September - laws include a jail term of up to restoration of goods train judges noted the "vast dis- by about 60,000 votes out that have been criticised five years and a fine up to ? services across the ruption" and "unprec- of about 6.8 million cast.The as "anti-farmer" - met 1 crore.Other demands state.The Railways had edented challenges" facing Trump campaign or Repub- union ministers Piyush made by the representatives stopped all passenger the nation during the Covid- lican surrogates have filed Goyal and Narendra of farmers' unions from the and goods trains in 19 pandemic as they upheld more than 15 legal chal- Singh Tomar today and state include dropping of Punjab after vociferous the three-day extension. lenges in Pennsylvania as presented a long list of cases related to stubble protests by farmers saw Chief US Circuit Judge D. they seek to reclaim the demands.Apart from the burning and reversal of an blocked highways and Brooks Smith said the panel state's 20 electoral votes, but immediate withdrawal of amendment to the Electric- rail rokos at more than two kept in mind "a proposition have so far offered no evi- the farm laws, the farmers ity Bill, which promotes dozen locations across indisputable in our demo- dence of any widespread said punishments for privatisation of the sector the state. Today the farm- cratic process: that the law- voter fraud.A Philadelphia burning farm wastes - and discontinuation of free front of the Agriculture Min- ter (Piyush Goyal) that the withdrawn because ers' representative said all fully cast vote of every citi- judge found none as he re- linked with deeply un- supply for farmers."We ister (Narendra Singh three laws related to agri- through this the corporate tracks had been vacated. k k zen must count." The ruling fused y y Contd...Page 6 healthy spikes in air pol- have made a demand in Tomar) and Railway Minis- cultural reform should be grip will become very The Contd...Page 6 m m c c SPECIAL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 2 Los Angeles superior court The 27 countries are deeply divided judge Brenda Penny declined over proposals for a new "pact" to suspend James Spears Fortress Europe is being redesigned Eastern wars five years ago, but the must confront - and change - its biases Criticising Orbán's hate-mongering notice of the actions her father is taking, which - but it is no easy task. European Union bloc's eastern states looked the other on race, religion and ethnicity. Second, antisemitic diatribes and rejection of an he has declined to provide. Ingham said Spears home affairs ministers on Thursday way. Later they blocked EU efforts to there should be an honest conversation open "parallel society" where Muslims has not spoken to her father in a very long began the process of repairing the bloc's introduce a system of quotas for on European values and identity. Third, and Christians live together is easy. But time.Thoreen argued that the reason faher and broken migration policy, just weeks after redistributing refugees among the 27 Europe needs to acknowledge the more subtle forms of prejudice abound. daughter have not communicated is because the tragic devastation of the Moria member states.The number of asylum urgency of rebooting relations with The recent denunciation by the French Ingham has prevented it.Britney Spears has refugee camp on Lesbos. Expect no seekers is now down, but for many EU African states and other emerging president, Emmanuel Macron, of "Islamic acknowledged that the conservatorship was quick changes, however. The 27 governments the migration "crisis" will countries.By coincidence rather than by separatism" or the nomination of an EU necessary when it began, and probably saved countries are deeply divided over never be over. That is because the design, along with the migration commissioner to "promote the European her career, and she remained silent both in public proposals for a new "pact" on asylum problem has never really been about proposals, all three questions are way of life", viewed by many as a dog and in court for nearly all of its existence, with and migration.The European numbers. Europe's relentless arguments currently on the agenda. After Black whistle to the anti-migrant camp, are more A report : Los Angeles superior court judge her attorney acting mostly as a neutral commission's plan calls for faster pre- difficult to call out.In the absence of the Brenda Penny declined to suspend James Spears observer.But starting in August she began entry screening and quick returns of moral leadership required for a strong from his central role in the court conservatorship publicly seeking to choose who had power over those who fail to quality for asylum. new narrative, that of a multiracial, multi- that has controlled his daughter's life and career her, asking for greater transparency in the court's The focus is on ending sometimes ethnic and multicultural EU, the bloc's for 12 years, as Britney Spears' attorney Samuel often secret moves, and even declaring that she deliberately slow, inhumane and history and identity will continue to be D Ingham III requested at the contentious was sympathetic to fans who have increasingly inefficient border management based on ideas of exclusion and hearing. But the judge said she would consider demanded in protests and online posts that those procedures, which lead to squalid, superiority: self-comforting myths where future petitions for his suspension or outright in control must FreeBritney.Dozens of those fans overcrowded camps such as Moria, "true Europeans" stand in contrast to removal, which Ingham plans to file."My client protested outside the downtown Los Angeles where people can be left in limbo for unwelcome outsiders and has informed me that she is afraid of her father," courthouse as they do for every Spears hearing, years. The return of those denied intruders.None of this augurs well for a Ingham told the judge. "She will not perform and a few, wearing #FreeBritney face masks, sat asylum could be managed with a newly quick decision on the migration pact, again if her father is in charge of her career."The in the courtroom that was sparsely attended appointed "EU returns coordinator". even though the EU clearly needs pop star has been on an indefinite work hiatus because of coronavirus spacing guidelines.For EU data shows that on average migrants for their skills and talent but since early 2019.James Spears' attorney, Vivian most of the conservatorship James Spears also approximately 370,000 applications are also as contributors to an ageing Lee Thoreen, defended what she said was his served as conservator over not just his rejected each year, but only a third of Europe's coffers and pension systems. perfect record in his run as his daughter's daughter's finances but her person, giving him people are expelled.Ursula von der And the pandemic revealed just how conservator, which has seen her net worth go great control over her life decisions. He stepped Leyen, the European commission many, "essential functions" across the from in debt to well over $60m.Thoreen argued down temporarily from that role last year, citing president, is hoping that these and other continent are performed by "key that the disruption caused by his removal would health reasons, and Britney Spears has changes will convince EU governments over border controls, Lives Matter protests workers" who are often do her the very harm the suspension is meant to requested that his temporary replacement, Jodi to view migration not as an evil but as asylum claims and Christian club erupted across migrants.Portugal and Italy introduced prevent."I don't believe there is a shred of Montgomery, be made permanent.In documents an asset that has "defined our societies, mandatory or voluntary "solidarity" hide Europe in May, von der Leyen vowed temporary amnesty schemes for evidence to support my client's suspension," requesting James Spears' suspension, Britney enriched our cultures and shaped many a darker discussion and a deeper an array of actions to dismantle structural refugees while others fast-tracked work she said.Thoreen also objected to Ingham's Spears said he had no intention of working with of our lives".But Europe's anti-migration divide.Pride and prejudice are the real racism including ensuring more racial permits or allowed asylum seekers to statements about the father-daughter the Bessemer Trust as co-conservator, and that hardliners are having none of it. The obstacles standing in the way of a well- diversity in "Brussels So White" work throughout their application relationship as inadmissible hearsay.The judge he meant "to retain full functional control of her key concern of Hungary, Poland, managed EU policy on migration.The institutions. On values, although earlier process.And while national did approve that a corporate fiduciary, the assets, books and records in the face of Britney's Slovakia and the Czech republic is that migration discussion is entangled in attempts to impose sanctions on governments dither even over the Bessemer Trust, will now serve as co-conservator objections".She also cited his recent failure to refugees must be kept in "hotspots" or Europe's dismal record on racism, the Budapest and Warsaw for breach of EU humanitarian taking-in of refugee over Spears' estate along with her father, which notify her that her business manager had camps outside EU territory while asylum rise in anti-Muslim sentiment and the values are stuck, the EU executive is children made homeless at Moria, local the singer had requested.Most of the attorneys resigned and he had appointed a new one.James claims are processed, although - so far, continent's complex post-colonial pursuing closer scrutiny of rule of law communities are responding at the involved, along with Britney Spears' parents, Spears' attorneys argued that in appointing a at least - no one seems to favour Priti relations with its southern, especially violations.And after years of neglecting grassroots level. A movement of German took part in the hearing via phone and new business manager he was only keeping the Patel's bizarre scheme for sending African, neighbours. At stake is the EU's relations with Africa, there's finally a towns is arguing they can help alleviate videoconference. The pop star did not attend in continuity of his daughter's business flowing asylum-seekers to Ascension Island in commitment to democracy, human rights much-needed EU focus on building a the crisis on their own and has any form.The conservatorship, known in many and doing his job as conservator, and had no the south Atlantic.Europe's and the rule of law. Also at risk is the EU's "partnership of equals" with the volunteered to bring in more asylum US states as a guardianship, began in 2008 when legal requirement to inform her of his moves.His progressives, on the other hand, worry global reputation.EU home affairs continent, although details are still being seekers. Even once-hardened anti- Spears was struggling with her mental health, attorneys said in court filings that his "sole that the commission proposals pander commissioner Ylva Johansson may say worked out.These conversations are migrant German politicians have often publicly. The arrangements are normally motivation has been his unconditional love for too much to the far right. Rights agencies she wants to take the drama out of intimately connected to each other and reportedly started promoting moderate limited to people with severely diminished ability his daughter and a fierce desire to protect her and NGOs warn that the pact may migration and make the the policy a to the debate on migration. They should views on migration amid evidence that to make decisions for themselves, and are meant from those trying to take advantage of her".Most weaken protection for some of the "normal one". But before they can agree be merged into one high-level despite far-right scaremongering to be temporary, but Spears, 38, has remained of the proceedings in the Spears conservatorship world's most vulnerable people.EU on new migration rules, politicians and reflection.Beyond process, the urgent refugees are integrating successfully. under court control longer than anyone have been closed to the public, making polarisation over migration is not new. policymakers will have to tackle three question that requires an answer is: who Securing agreement on a new, more expected.Ingham on Tuesday called her a "high- Tuesday's hearing a rare glimpse into the family Germany and Sweden welcomed many closely related but seemingly really speaks for Europe? Is it Viktor sensible and saner migration functioning conservatee" who deserves at least drama happening behind the scenes. of the 1.5 million refugees fleeing Middle unconnected challenges. First, Europe Orbán and his allies in the so-called management system will be slow and Visegrad group of countries, which painful. Johansson's colleagues are wants a closed, white Christian club; or unlikely to take up her suggestion to The United States of America is is it von der Leyen waxing lyrical about negotiate the new pact with "cool heads constructing a "human and humane" and warm hearts". As the author Hanif anti-racist union? And can there be a Kureishi wrote in 2014: "The immigrant true reconciliation of these starkly has become a contemporary passion fundamentally divided different - and competing - visions of in Europe, the vacant point around Europe?There is no easy response. which ideals clash." It brought a tear to the eye and a progressive measures. Much of his hand to the heart. Joe Biden, in his time will be spent firefighting the acceptance speech, called for unity pandemic, and the economic and "vaccine nationalism" and healing. He would work "to win social crises it has caused.It might the confidence of the whole people". I seem strange to note that the US was the dynamic that we've seen just hope he doesn't mean it. If he does, lucky to get Trump, but it was, in this it means that nothing has been learned respect: while he is power-mad and in action this year since Barack Obama made roughly the entirely lacking in conscience and same speech in 2008.The United States empathy, he is also impetuous and of America is fundamentally divided. It incompetent, and failed to follow a is divided between exploiter and clear programme. In other words, he exploited, oppressor and oppressed. was a hopeless wannabe dictator. He There is no unity to be found with was also unfortunate: were it not for kleptocrats and oligarchs. Any attempt the pandemic, he might have won to pretend there is will lead to political again. But he has blazed a trail for failure. It will lead not to healing but to someone more effective: someone with a deflected polarisation. If Americans Trump's absence of moral constraint, are not polarised against plutocrats, but with a determined programme and they will be polarised against each a cold, strategic mind. If Biden fails to other.I understand that, in a as an ineffective or agreement. When break the political consensus, in 2024 sentimental nation, bromides like illegitimate means of George Monbiot mainstream politics he could open the door to a competent Biden's might be considered social improvement. Decision-making offered only humiliation and autocrat. Writing in the Atlantic, necessary. But I fear he believes what should be transferred to "the market", a frustration, people turned to a virulent, Zeynep Tufekci names some plausibly he says. When he spoke to wealthy euphemism for the power of money. demagogic anti-politics.Biden has frightening candidates.Before we The news that joint efforts by the 2009 "swine flu" pandemic, the donors at the Carlyle hotel in Through buying and selling, we turned leftwards since he was Obama's consider solutions, I think we have to the US pharmaceutical company use of these agreements was Manhattan last year, he told them not establish a natural hierarchy of winners vice-president. There are some strong recognise the possibility that US Pfizer and the German biotech widespread to such a degree that only that "no one's standard of living and losers. Any attempt to interfere in policies in his platform. But there is politics might not be fixable. The company BioNtech have produced the majority of vaccine will change, nothing would the discovery of this natural order - also a determination not to break the system is constitutionally padlocked; a vaccine that is 90% effective at manufacturers said they were fundamentally change", but also that such as taxing the rich, redistributing consensus by directly confronting the beholden to the power of money, protecting people from Covid-19 unable to provide 10% of vaccine "you have to be able to reach wealth and regulating business - will donor class. His "clean energy which is reinforced by the supreme has been understandably stock to United Nations agencies consensus under our system". In this inhibit social progress.Neoliberalism revolution", which envisages massive court's catastrophic Citizens United applauded - in spite of the caveats. because of their pre-existing context, consensus looks like disenchants politics by sucking the investments in renewables and greener decision, removing the caps on Pfizer states that it can manufacture commitments to fulfil agreements appeasement.Obama's attempt to power out of people's votes. When infrastructure, covers half the political spending by lobbyists; up to 50m doses by the end of 2020 with wealthy countries. In this reconcile irreconcilable forces, to paper governments abandon their ambition to necessary effort to prevent climate perhaps now terminally confused, and up to 1.3bn doses in sense, "vaccine nationalism" - the over the chasms, arguably gave Donald change social outcomes or deliver breakdown. But without an active frightened and angry. But if there is a 2021.Given the desire to get life back dynamic that we've seen in action Trump his opening. Rather than social justice, politics become programme to retire dirty infrastructure solution, it must involve the re- to normal, these doses will be in this year, as nations pursue self- confronting the banks whose reckless irrelevant to people's lives. It is and leave fossil fuels in the ground - in enchantment of politics.What does incredibly high interest rather greed had caused the financial crisis, he perceived as the chatter of a remote other words, directly confronting this look like? I suspect it means a tub- demand. Some Clare Wenham than the global allowed his Treasury secretary, elite. Disenchantment becomes fossil capital - it will be less effective thumping left populism, inveighing governments around the world, common good - is not new.Low- Timothy Geithner, to "foam the disempowerment.Before neoliberalism than he imagines.His measures to against billionaires, against big money including the UK, have already and middle-income countries have runway" for them by allowing 10 million triggered the financial crash of 2008, support small business are positive, in politics, against the stripping away begun to indicate to their lobbied for equity in access to families to lose their homes. His justice its doctrines were treated as orthodoxy but they will count for little unless he of public protections, against white populations that they will receive a treatment and vaccines for years - department and the attorney general across the political spectrum. Obama also breaks up big business, starting collar crime and in favour of the radical vaccine by Christmas. But how will they know well that the market- blocked efforts to pursue apparent had a chance to break from this cage, with big tech. He has promised to raise redistribution of both wealth and the distribution of this finite number based agreements on which global wrongdoing by the financiers. He to confront the powers that "the taxes for the rich. But the plutocrats political power. It would reach past an of vaccines work when we only health agreements rest favour pressed for trade agreements that market" disguised and the social will laugh at him until he wages war on obstructive Senate and supreme court to have enough for one seventh of governments with the largest would erode workers' rights and divisions it caused. But he chose not tax havens and secrecy regimes, appeal directly to the people. It would the global population?At least 500m pockets. This was most acutely environmental standards, and presided to take it. Grace and decency alone starting with his home state of build and sustain social movements that doses of the vaccine have been seen over access to antiretroviral over the widening of inequality and the cannot defeat structural Delaware. Unless Biden unites the are bigger than the Democratic party, reserved by high-income countries treatments for HIV in the 1990s, and concentration of wealth, casualisation injustice.Trump stormed into the people against the oligarchs who using its activist base not just to win including the US, UK, Canada, the Indonesian viral sovereignty of labour and record mergers and political vacuum. Chaotic and dominate the nation, the people will elections but also to drive home political Australia and the European Union, dispute of 2007.The prospect of rich acquisitions. In other words, he failed unscrupulous, in some respects he remain divided against each change.Though Biden is a political with the potential for this to rise to countries getting their hands on a to break the consensus that had grown offended the neoliberal consensus, other.Biden will be tethered by chameleon, and though I will never more than 1bn doses through vaccine first is always on the cards. around the dominant ideology of our ripping up trade agreements, while in circumstance. If the Democrats fail to abandon hope, it is hard to see him advanced purchase agreements. That's why the public-private times: neoliberalism.Neoliberalism has others he reinforced it. But the win both Senate seats in Georgia, he fulfilling this role. Perhaps I'm being too These agreements work by health partnership GAVI, the CEPI been neatly described by William important point is that he was a will face a hostile upper house. pessimistic, but at this early stage his countries paying to reserve doses foundation and the World Health Davies, a professor at Goldsmiths monster the consensus created. His Trump's appointments ensure that not presidency looks to me like an at an agreed cost in an attempt to Organization established Covax College, as "the disenchantment of success was a product of the fake only the supreme court but also many interregnum between something terrible guarantee priority access.During earlier this year. politics by economics". It sees politics unity and fake healing of elite political federal judges will seek to frustrate and something much worse. 3 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 NORTHEAST CM asks officials to complete Special felicitation programme Hollongi airport by Aug 2022 held at Samar Dalani ITANAGAR, November 14 : Chief completing the works on time. He, he would soon have a talk in this Minister Pema Khandu on Thurs- however, expressed concern over regard with his Assam day asked the officials engaged in the slow progress of work on the counterpart."As both Arunachal the construction of the greenfield runway and the airport terminal. and Assam will benefit from the air- airport in Hollongi to complete the Addressing Kaushal Patel, the chief port, we will coordinate with the project by August 2022.During a project manager of Dinesh Chandra Assam government in successful visit to the airport site with Civil R Agarwal Infracon Pvt Ltd, the completion of the project," he Aviation Minister Nakap Nalo, a Gujarat-based firm executing the said.The CM also visited the reha- host of legislators and departmen- project, Khandu said all assistance bilitation site of the 186 displaced tal officials, Khandu was provided would be provided to the firm by Chakma families and interacted with with firsthand report of the ground the government. He, however, them. He assured them of assis- facts.Officials of departments like urged Patel to speed up the con- tance, especially in resolving the power, PHE, public works and dis- struction process."You have got drinking water issue, work on which trict administration presented de- five months of the best working is underway. As a temporary solu- A Correspondent: Biswanath Chariali, complete Assamese society without in- tails of the works being carried out season now. Make full use of it. tion, water is being supplied Nov 14: A Special felicitation programme cluding the Gorkha Community. Gorkhas by each, such as water supply, completion of the boundary wall, Work day and night. You have got through borewells at the was held at Samar Dalani under Sootea LAC are an inseparable part of greater power, approach road, boundary approach road, etc."This project is all our support and cooperation," moment.Khandu was informed that on November 14. The felicitation Assamese society and the Assam govern- wall, land acquisition, rehabilitation our topmost priority. Please be in- Khandu said, adding that he would 156 families had to be shifted and programme was called on by Dakhin ment has been working round the clock of displaced Chakma settlers, formed that earlier the completion monitor the progress of work per- rehabilitated from the project site Nagsankar Gorkha Samaj to felicitate Moti for all round development of every small etc.Most of the works are under- target was November 2022, which sonally from time to time.As the air- and 30 families from the four-lane Kumar Newar; newly elected executive community of Assam. Notably, Sootea way, and the officials assured that has been changed to August 2022. port site lies along the Assam- approach road. Almost all the member of Gorkha Development Council MLA was also felicitated by more than all works would be completed by Work accordingly," Khandu Arunachal boundary and some families have shifted, except a few (GDC) who has taken charge recently. The thirty socio-cultural organizations of March next year, except for a few advised.He gave assurance that land have to be acquired from the who will follow after harvesting day-long programme was chaired by greater Samar Dalani area along with Moti works that would be executed after funds would not be a constraint in Assam side, Khandu informed that their crops. Bhabani Sarma; a retired teacher of Samar Kumar Newar; the newly elected GDC Dalani. Parbati Sarma; president of Gorkha member. Moti Kumar Newar, in his speech AAMSU draws condolence to Samaj forwarded welcome address while said that he would work for all round de- 13 businessmen arrested on Rishi Raj Sarma briefed the objectives. Ad- velopment of the community in the days Porag Bhuyan in Gossaigaon dressing the gathering as a chief guest to come. Purna Kumar Sarma addressed charge of gambling from Our Correspondent : Gossaigaon, Nov-14: The All Sootea MLA Padma Hazarika said that the the gathering from the side of society. All Assam Minority Students Union(AAMSU) has con- Gorkhas are the part and parcel of greater the proceedings of the meeting were car- doled the mysterious demise of Journalist Parag Bhuyan Assamese society. We cannot imagine a ried out by Anjan Baskota. Haiborgaon bazaar at Nagaon here at Gossaigaon on Friday last.Regarding this a candle A correspondent : NAGAON, Nov 14: Based sources of police, the arrested businessmen march procession was also carried out which was at- Shi- Yomi DEO Conducts all on a secret inputs, Haiborgaon Outpost have been identified as Ratan Lal, Krishan tended by Rezaul Karim Sarkar, Central vice-president police led by SI A Rahman, Officer in Charge Munda, Anil Agarwal, Biplab Mandal, Om AAMSU. Attending the candle march procession, Rezaul of the Outpost arrested a total of 13 busi- Prakash, Jagindar Singh, Dilip Gujrani, Nanda Karim Sarkar asserted that there should be proper in- Party Meeting for nessmen from a resident situated at Nagaon Lal, Banshidhar Maheswari, Sri Ram Binud vestigation for the mysterious death of Parag Bhuyan Laokhuwa road near Haiborgaon bazaar for Jain and Bulu Bardhan. The sources claimed and the culprit should be punished as per the law.He alleged gambling inside the house of a busi- that all these businessmen were gambling further said that the due to the negligence of the gov- Ensuing Panchayat Election ernment the attacks on scribes has been taking place nessman on Friday midnight. Police subse- inside the house of one Binud Jain at Aalo, Nov 14 : The Shi- Yomi District Ad- parties and elction related officers. He now a days which needs to be tackled carefully. quently seized several bundles of playing Nagaon Laokhuwa road near Haiborgaon ministration under the Chairmanship of asked all department of the district to fur- cards and money in cash of around Rs 2 bazaar. Significantly, police recorded all in Gunindra Nath Das, MLA of Shri Mito Dirchi has convened an all Party nish the names of officers and officials of lacks from their possessions. According to video mood before they were arrested. Meeting to discuss some urgent issues the concerned departs to DPDO Shri Barpeta inaugurated many concerning conduct of Panchayat Election Gamtum Padu. Assigning all duties and Three members of the Naga Council in the district in the month of December at responsibilities to all officers, the DEO has schemes under the 14th his Office Chamber on on 13th Dec last. asked everyone to discharge their duties Dimapur (NCD), have responded to The DC elaborately discussed issues like in a time bound manner as not much time Finance Commission at Bhella notification of election, latest A/Roll and is left for all preparatory works. He also its updation, appointment of BLA, Elec- appealed all political parties to cooperate allegations against them by leaders tion and Counting Agents, inspection of with concerned DPDO, EROs, AEROs and DIMAPUR, November 14 : verdict of the honourable Court" and maliciously flash- polling stations, law and order situation, all election related officials to conduct the Three members of the Naga ing their names in the media. The three said they were draw of lot for women reservation and many grassroots level of govt. in a free, fair and Council Dimapur (NCD), have "compelled to highlight the circumstances and reasons" other election related issues with political transparent manner. responded to allegations which compelled them to seek legal justice against the against them by leaders of the "illegal formation of the NCD office" in order to preserve 'mass civil society the sanctity of NCD.The three said just because they are NPF demands rollback organisations of Dimapur'- newly nominated/elected representatives to the NCD, GB's (Sadar) Union Dimapur, their legal rights as councillors cannot be questioned Dimapur Urban Council Chair- and that the allegations against them was "an attempt to Barpeta, November 14: With the election day in full swing, on fuel tax man Federation, Naga Women jeopardise the integrity of any democratic the activities of every political party have increased in the DIMAPUR, November 14 : A day after the modities and Hoho Dimapur, Dimapur Naga institution."Citing Article 8 of the NCD constitution, they state. Representatives of all parties have come up with ruling PDA coalition government announced construction Students' Union and Dimapur said it stipulated that "nomination/selection/election" of new strategies for crushing the voters. In the run-up to new hikes in taxes on petrol, diesel and petro- materials.NPF District Citizens' Forum.In a the office bearers has to be done by the Councillors. the elections, it is as if every Representative has entered leum products, the opposition NPF has con- also said it rejoinder, the NCD members- However, this provision was "blatantly ignored" as the into an undeclared contest for the inauguration of the demned the decision and demanded an imme- was "stupe- J.Walter Longchar, S.Mar Aier present office bearers were selected by the "outgoing election. Gunindra Nath Das, MLA of Barpeta Assembly diate rollback "before it becomes too late to fied" by the and Chovise Neinu- said they Councillors." They said this was not only "unconstitu- constituency, is also not far behind in this regard. In control its impact on a beleaguered and decision that were compelled to respond to tional and undemocratic, but an attempt by some people various panchayats of his constituency, he is working stressed society."It may be recalled that the comes at a the "concocted version" of with vested interests, to occupy the chair illegally."The tirelessly to inaugurate the schemes. MLA Gunindra Nath state government on November 11, announced time when the public were still "valiantly strug- the CSOS over "the litigation signatories pointed out that NCD is to be constituted by Das has inaugurated several schemes in the last few days fresh hikes in price of petrol from 25% to 29.80% gling" to cope up with the skyrocketing prices on the illegal formation of the Councillors representing the 19 Dimapur-based Tribal in 1 No. Bhella Goan Panchayat Of Barpeta. He also inau- and diesel from 14.5% to 17.50%.NPF through of commodities earlier due to the "Cess on current tenure of NCD" be- Hohos who elect the office bearers and so it (NCD) was gurated paving with blocks at the road from Barpeta its press bureau reminded that when the PDA petroleum products" which was yet to sides condemning the "just answerable to the Tribal Hohos. However, they said it was Daulashal Hajo Path to Bhella Small Primary Health Cen- government tried to extract money from public normalise even after the government ordered "unfortunate that some councillors, with selfish vested ter at a cost of about Rs 4.5 lakh allocated under the 14th under 'COVID Cess", it was strongly opposed a roll back of the Cess. NPF said it was con- Senior Journal- interest" refused even to heed the advice of the Tribal Finance Commission of the Zilla Parishad. Earlier, the by the Naga public which compelled the gov- vinced that the "atrocious decision" to hike Hohos, for convening a meeting of the new team. This road leading from that road to Balachar was paved with ernment to withdraw the cess on fuel. NPF said taxes on fuel, would severely handicap the ist Mangal Sing compelled them to move the court to "check such illegal paving blocks. Yesterday, MLA Gunindra Nath Das inau- the PDA government has again come up with a buying power of consumers whose economy attempts" and accordingly, the Court had passed its judge- gurates a scheme for a permanent platform on the pre- "new formula" to suck money from the public. was already severely impacted by the pan- Jhanjhari ment through a restraining order.The three said despite mises of Bhella Higher Secondary School. Satisfied with The opposition said "this new formula" was a demic. According to NPF the additional bur- passes away the "laid down principles in the constitution, the illegal the work of various schemes implemented in Bhella "cruel decision" since public was reeling un- den on the common people caused by the formation of the NCD went ahead" and some people, "tak- Panchayat, the MLA lauded the President of the der the economic impact of caused the COVID- new hikes, will also adversely affect the wel- ing the name of CSOs" voiced support for "such deliberate Panchayat, Afia Begum. The MLA said that the govern- 19 pandemic. It said the hikes also exposed the fare and livelihood of thousands of people, hijacking of the NCD" which they said was "unfortunate ment scheme has been implemented most successfully in PDA government's inhuman and utter disre- especially the daily-wage earners, private and highly objectionable."Further, they said the litigation Bhella Gaon Panchayat in Barpeta district. MLA Gunindra gard for the public welfare.NPF said the increase sector entrepreneurs, employees, small scale was against "illegal attempts by some with vested interest, Nath Das says the government should allocate more in tax on petrol and diesel was a "frontal as- business. NPF said the resultant conse- to occupy the office, through unconstitutional means" and schemes for the overall development of Bhella Village . sault on the right of the people to food and quence will be a ripple effect on the depen- that their prayer to the Court to uphold the NCD's constitu- He also said that he would play a significant role in this shelter" which were the most basic needs for dents, the rural economy and the entire tion was to also protect the interest of all Nagas, rather than regard. His inaugural programme was attended by sev- survival. It said the hikes have a direct and economy of the state since Naga society is "allowing it to continue as a syndicate. eral prominent personalities from the Bhella area. escalating effect on the cost of essential com- close-knit and inter-dependent.

SIPAJHAR, Nov 14 : Senior Tribal and Local eco-friendly products of Assam demonstrates the richness Journalist and three term former Vice president of Darrang district committee of the region as it exemplifies 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat', opines experts of Bharatiya Janata Party Guwahati, November 14: Tribal policy perspective. Talking sion, which included Shri cessibility and marketability. He as jackfruit which after being dinated by Shri (BJP) passed away at his and Local eco-friendly prod- about Central Government Arimardan Singh, ADG(M&C), said that awareness initiatives processed has huge market po- SamratBandyopadhyay, Joint Kharupatia residence. He ucts of Assam demonstrate the awareness initiatives on 'Vocal PIB Ranchi said that just as are one of the efforts to appre- tential. Shri ChandanPachani, Director (M & C), PIB, Guwahati. was 57. He had served as richness of the region as it ex- For Local' this Diwali- 'Local for Rajasthan, which has huge po- ciate the importance of prod- another Senior officer, Indian In- Senior officers of PIB were press Correspondent of emplifies 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Diwali' and 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha tential in Small and Medium En- ucts which demonstrates cul- stitute of Entrepreneurship, present in webinar. The public Saptahik Mangal Batari, Bharat', experts opined in a Bharat' in which Assam and terprises such as pottery, Metal ture of Assam. Shri Guwahati said that the awareness webinar delved into Hindi daily Jagriti, Webinar organised by Press Rajasthan are grouped, work and spices, likewise, HemantaRabha, Project Head, organisation has been training details on the various aspects Purbachal, Sentinel, English Information Bureau, Guwahati Dr.Abhinav Kant, Incharge, Assam too has huge market for Indian Institute of Entrepre- entrepreneurs for better effi- of the topic such as market po- daily North East Times and on the topic 'Ek Bharat Bamboo and Cane Development tribal and local products such neurship, Guwahati and Na- ciency and effectiveness in tential, socio-economic, growth Assam daily Ajir Assam. He Shreshtha Bharat exemplified Institute, Ministry of Textile, as Gamusa, Bamboo and Cane tional Youth Awardee(2003) and which technology is of vital ef- and development, among oth- had joined in Bharatiya by Tribal and Local eco-friendly Agartala said that local and Products, Mekhalas, Muga silk UNESCO General Conference ficacy. Enlisting the provisos of ers. The interactive Webinar has Janata Party in 1987-1988 Products- propelling socio-eco- tribal products help in economic and shawls. He said they are not Youth Forum Attendee in the Indian Constitution, Abdur enthusiastic participation of and served the party as Sec- nomic growth and development' and social development of a re- only eco-friendly but have a Paris(2003), said awareness ini- Rahman Mallick, Advocate students, academicians and in- retary and vice president of here today. Experts from Indus- gion and it has tremendous po- market which is potentially do- tiatives such as 'Vocal for Local' Delhi High Court lauded PIB for dustrial fraternity of Assam as the Darrang district commit- try fraternity including tential for employment. He said mestic and international. Shri products this Diwali is an op- this informative and knowledge they said that this information tee of the party, He had close organisations of Ministry of that Khadi and Village Industry Manoj K Das, Managing Direc- portunity to talk about talent webinar and said these cum knowledge Webinar would relations with the central Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Tour- products such as shawls, jack- tor, North Eastern Regional Ag- and advantages of tribal prod- endeavours are a WIN-WIN help them in informed decision leaders of the Party. He was ism, Ministry of Development ets, rumals and textile of a re- ricultural Marketing Corpora- ucts which are strengthened scenarios for all in the value- making and to celebrate the cul- one of the ward Commis- of North Eastern Region, Min- gion demonstrate the culture of tion Ltd., Guwahati said that this with initiatives of processed added process of socio-eco- ture of other States. Along with sioner of Kharupatia town istry of Culture and Ministry of a place. He said that Muga silk festive occasion is also an op- food and agro-products by mar- nomic development, thereby a students, eminent journalists committee , land advisory Textiles along with academi- of Assam has various utility in portunity to experience the joy ket analysis and its marketabil- potential entrepreneur en- and other government senior board of Udalguri BTAD and cians deliberated and discussed textile and the cultural dances and celebration of products ity with regard to demand and hances employability opportu- officials from Doordarshan Mangaldai Press Club. He about the market potential of in Assam also demonstrate the such as Diyas, toys, pottery, consumption driven potential of nities which affects socio-eco- Guwahati, Regional Outreach was suffering from cancer. eco-friendly products and its vivacity and enthusiasm of Agarbattis and Khadi products Assam. He said that products nomic growth of a place. The Bureau, Guwahati, All India Ra- His death is widely mourns awareness from socio-eco- people of the region. The Gal- which are trendy and has mar- such as that of minor forest pro- informative and knowledge dio Guwahati were also present in the entire Darrang district. nomic, cultural, academic and axy of dignitaries in the discus- ket for youth with its market ac- duce could be value-added such webinar was planned and coor- on the occasion. 4 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 EDITORIAL THE ASSAM RISING VOL. NO. V, ISSUE NO. 280, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 With Bihar success, CPI(ML) has smartly Despite Trump's claim of "tremendous progress," there blended radicalism and pragmatic politics s the National Democratic Alli conducting examinations in the middle was no outcome on a trade deal ance gets ready to form the gov of the pandemic, workers' crisis and farm To move forward, Joe Biden must steer the conversation Aernment in Bihar, much is being laws prioritised the politics of caste with away from tariffs, an obsession of his predecessor.The big op- discussed about Prime Minister its intersection to jobs, labour rights and portunity for the likes of Apple Inc., Facebook Inc., Amazon.com Narendra Modi's juggernaut. In the rampant privatisation. The 1990s saw Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google is in India's still nascent but Bharatiya Janata Party's big gains, it important reforms for social justice, but rapidly growing digital economy: smartphone penetration of seems possible that even many migrant it also saw the era of big reforms of 32%, compared with 61% in China. Silicon Valley deserves to be labourers, who suffered the worst exo- privatisation. The Modi government to- high up in the incoming president's priorities.By the time Donald dus due to the Covid-induced lockdown, day has been expanding this even more, Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked hand-in-hand voted in favour of Modi. But despite the by opening doors for privatisation of in a Houston stadium in September 2019, the U.S. had raised BJP's presence, it is incredible to see that railways and introducing the agricultural tariffs on 14% of Indian exports, including steel, aluminum, tex- one of the biggest strike-rates on the Op- laws. We need political parties that cap- tiles and jewelry. New Delhi had retaliated by making California position side has been the Left alliance ture this imagination of caste and class almonds and Washington apples costlier. The pageantry - and led by the Communist Party of India together with efficient cadres on ground the bromance - were on display again during Trump's India visit (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation.The who take these issues to the common in February. Despite Trump's claim of "tremendous progress," CPI(ML) Liberation won 12 of the 19 people, before they fall victim to Ram there was no outcome on a trade deal.At $34 billion last year, seats it contested, even as it has sought Liberation's in the Bihar elec- Mandir, offers to buy land in Jammu and U.S. exports to India aren't doing badly. Yes, China took in three recount on three more seats. This suc- success has JIGNESH MEVANI tion, it did not Kashmir, and Pakistan-over-jobs rheto- times as much American merchandise, but its economy is nearly cess came despite months of relentless done is that it has turned a party that field a single upper-caste candidate, ric. The CPI(ML) Liberation's wins prove five times bigger. And that's just goods. Throw in India's spend- propaganda through terms such as emerged out of land-based struggles for changing the popular notion of the that anxieties over these problems does ing on U.S. technology, travel and other services - already at 'Naxalites', 'terrorist sympathisers', the landless castes into mainstream poli- Brahminical, Savarna-dominated Left lead- in fact exist - what we need is Opposi- 43% of Chinese levels - and it's clear that Trump, the self-pro- 'China-funded Maoists', 'tukde-tukde tics today. The party's support to the ership. Today, the BJP seems stronger tion parties that will work to overcome claimed Tariff Man, was alienating a potentially valuable ally gang' among others. The party emerged Dalits and Musahar Mahadalits, whose than ever before, but the farmers-related these anxieties on the ground for the over a $29 billion trade deficit, not even a 10th of the gap with in the 1970s after the Naxalbari move- families were massacred during the 1990s legislations have put states even like Bihar Bahujan masses.A few days ago, a blast China.It's time for a saner approach. The Biden administration ment, but immersed itself in mainstream by the infamous Bhumihar militia of in a crisis. The popular argument is that at a chemical boiler factory in Gujarat can strike a bargain, persuading New Delhi to accommodate electoral politics by the 1980s. Since Ranveer Sena, is widely known.When I the laws only affect the big, landed up- killed 12 workers. The few media reports greater U.S. involvement in consumer apps, and to treat this then, the CPI(ML) Liberation is one of was in Bihar last year during the 2019 per-caste farmers. But the protesting on the incident put it as a case of investment fairly. In exchange, the U.S. would unwind Trump's the faces of the rural poor, and changing Lok Sabha election campaign, it struck voices have come from Left and Dalit management's negligence and exploita- tariff increases and restore India's access to the so-called gener- the grammar of anti-caste politics in the me how parts of rural Bihar had memori- faces, including candidates such as tion of factory workers. Upon visiting the alized system of preferences that encourage developing nations region. Coincidentally, even though the als built by the CPI(ML) to commemo- MLA-elect Manoj Manzil, who cam- families of these victims, I learnt that al- to industrialize. Trump took away India's GSP privilege last party is ideologically opposed to the BJP rate the victims killed in Bathani Tola, paigned against the impact of the market- most all the dead were Dalit-Bahujans. The year.Some parts of India's digital economy are already controlled on the Right, it shares one thing in com- Laxmanpur Bathe, Shankarbigha and driven reforms on smaller farmers. After death of these 12 factory workers is also by U.S. companies. Google Pay and Walmart Inc.'s PhonePe mon - both have a truly committed cadre more.The CPI(ML) Liberation has taken the exodus of lakhs of migrant labourers a sign of caste atrocity, but our politics dominate instantaneously settled mobile payments. Last week, working on the ground.It is this cadre on hotbed issues of unemployment, agri- since May, the CPI(ML) Liberation and still does not see the exploitation of such Facebook got the regulatory go-ahead for WhatsApp users to that has not only brought the wins in cultural bills and migrant labourers' crisis its affiliated student organisations spent workers in terms of their caste identities. access the network, which has seen transactions double over the 2020 election but also established while retaining its base among the poor- critical resources in driving aid and relief What political parties like the CPI(ML) the past year to 2 billion last month.But moving small sums from something far more crucial in terms of est sections of Dalits. In a land of post- work, donations, and food-supplies for Liberation have done is prove that bread one bank to another is no money-spinner. It's a customer acqui- future politics. Despite Bihar's strong Mandal politics of social justice, the returning workers. Most of the Bihari and butter issues, such as jobs or owner- sition tool, provided tech firms can then do more with these political culture of social justice, the main CPI(ML) Liberation has shifted with the millennials never witnessed the Mandal ship of land, is inherently tied to caste subscribers and their data. It's here that Biden's team will have beneficiaries have for long been Yadavs, times to talk about the links of politics that happened 30 years ago. And oppression.For a strong anti-caste poli- to engage with New Delhi, which is planning to tighten already dominant groups among OBCs (Other privatisation to caste, land ownership and yet, for many first-time voters, the tics to succed against the BJP's agenda, restrictive e-commerce rules by mandating government access Backward Classes), and the Paswans material resource-based issues as the fore- Mahagathbandhan taking on issues of we must focus on these issues along with to online companies' source codes and algorithms. The Indian among Dalits. What the CPI(ML) front of its anti-caste politics. Not just that, unemployment, students' protest against representation and social justice. payments regulator wants to limit the share of any app to 30%, probably because WhatsApp's 400 million customer base means it can have a chokehold on an important part of the nation's financial plumbing.The Modi government is hardly unique in its The 2010 student protests were vilified-but their wariness of Big Tech's market power, and how it may be abused. Europe wants to rein in Silicon Valley and impose a global digital tax. Beijing protected its own market for homegrown players, warnings of austerity Britain were proved right and produced runaway successes. But China now seems to be the dangerous and antagonistic kettling, were still present in Ed Balls' weak trian- having misgivings about the deep entrenchment of tech in the near-fatal police violence, "punishment gulation over austerity. It's not hard to country's financial architecture, as evidenced by the recent bust- by arrest" on spurious charges and li- connect the dots between the student ing of Ant Group Co.'s initial public offering. Broader anti-trust bellous press coverage that would later and anti-cuts protests, and the eruption rules against dominant corporations like Alibaba Group Hold- result in five-figure payouts.This may all of Corbynism and Momentum five years ing Ltd. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. are coming.India is the only feel like ancient history - but the poten- later (three guesses for which lone billion-plus-people market where U.S. tech firms can scale up. tial of extra-parliamentary action to shift backbench Labour MPs supported them Just like in China, where they've been effectively shut out, the the limits of political possibility is now a in 2010) - and some of the student activ- ultimate prize will be to substitute hard collateral in consumer question of paramount importance. In- ists went on to work for the and business loans with payments and e-commerce data. Be- deed, there is a direct resonance with the latter.Scrapping tuition fees became cause the reward is large, resistance from domestic lobby groups Black Lives Matter protesters in Labour party policy at the 2017 and 2019 will be tough. Straightforward demands - like India must allow Whitehall this summer, who were elections for the first time (Ed Miliband platforms to store consumer data wherever in the world they charged by police horses and kettled by had proposed a small cut in the 2015 want - would get tangled in concerns around financial stability riot police, with the climate school strik- manifesto). But the neoliberal assault on and national sovereignty.Tycoon Mukesh Ambani, whose Jio ers' restless energy and DIY placards, the university continued both for stu- Platforms Ltd. is the leading contender to become an Indian su- with Manchester University students dents - the normalisation of £9,000-a-year per-app, has called for an end to "data colonization" by global protests last week at a university admin- tuition fees that the students predicted corporations. Modi has embarked on a campaign of self-reliance, istration "profiting from our misery", and happened almost overnight - and for though for now it seems to favor the U.S. by aiming to reduce s political metaphors go, the shat of an intense, freezing with the rent strikes that staff: last week, the University of East dependence on Chinese imports and investment. Drawn by India's tering of the glass frontage of 30 few months of wildcat Dan Hancox have begun at several London was accused of forcing redun- financial incentives for local manufacturing, Apple's supply chain Millbank by student protesters protests and occupations that seemed other universities, reportedly now involv- dancies on union organisers who have is looking to set up assemblies.Keeping the Indian digital market A on 10 November 2010 takes some beat- to emerge from nowhere. The students' ing more than 1,000 students at fought against job cuts.And yet the pro- open to U.S. tech may appear a modest diplomatic goal, but hit- ing. That day, a peaceful 50,000-strong ostensible target was the tripling of the Bristol.For a radical left once again shut testers were denounced and ting it is important. For one thing, a more ambitious project, such march against tuition fees and the coali- tuition fees to £9,000 a year, and the can- out from institutional politics, the cre- mischaracterised almost across the board as a free trade agreement, will be a hard sell. Pandemic-hit U.S. tion government's new austerity regime cellation of Educational Maintenance ativity, exuberance and grassroots en- by pundits and politicians at the time, workers will worry about losing jobs to cheaper Indian techies, took a spontaneous detour to the Con- Allowance, the £30-a-week payment to ergy of the student protests are a re- which is exactly why most of the press especially if India pushes for a reversal of Trump's H1-B visa minder that shifting the Overton window didn't know what to do with Corbynism curbs. Indian farmers will fear ruin at the hands of more produc- servatives HQ, and all hell broke loose. sixth formers that made it possible for is not an activity that takes place in and Momentum when it arrived. Deborah tive American agriculture.More crucially, digital India is where The clashes and occupation of the build- many poorer students to stay in post-16 America Inc.'s checks are going. Ambani, India's richest man, has ing that followed were a profound shock education.Over the winter of 2010 and Westminster alone. A dazzling and var- Orr called the 2010 protests "silly" and raised $26 billion this year for his online and retail businesses to the police, the government and the spring 2011, the horizons of the protests ied arsenal of techniques, online inno- "pointless" - objecting to austerity was from global investors, including Facebook and Google. To that, moderate NUS leadership alike.But this broadened far beyond education, to the vations and offline perspiration emerged "like protesting against water's stubborn add the $16 billion Walmart paid for e-commerce website Flipkart, was also a historic rupture: the broken pain inflicted by the government's aus- in the weeks and months that followed habit of flowing downwards". These and the billions of dollars committed to India by Amazon. Being glass marked the cracks in the idea that terity regime, the closed youth clubs and the Millbank protest. UK Uncut - with young people were, in Nick Clegg's foreign-controlled, neither Amazon India nor Flipkart is allowed there was no alternative to austerity, or libraries, cuts to the NHS and public sec- their peaceful high-street sit-ins staged words, "living in dream world" if they to own inventory or openly discount merchandise. that young people had been lulled into tor pay, and the new regime of benefit to protest against corporate tax avoid- thought there was any alternative to aus- political apathy. It signalled the eruption caps and sanctions. They were met with ance at shops such as Boots, Topshop terity. By November 2018, the UN rap- and Vodafone - had their arguments porteur on extreme poverty and human smuggled into the Daily Mail. Police sur- rights was condemning the "great mis- veillance and kettling prompted the cre- ery" inflicted by the coalition's austerity We must prevent a vaccine 'infodemic' ation of a bespoke anti-kettling app, policies, which had been "punitive, Sukey. For many, the protests were mean-spirited and often callous", leav- radicalising in themselves, a physical ing 14 million Brits living in from fuelling the Covid pandemic education that ran alongside an intellec- poverty.Future historians will look back he world has been offered a first ray of hope case of Covid, conspiracy theorists and anti-vaxxers gest weapon is to inoculate the general public against tual one.One unexpected consequence on the 2010 protests as a harbinger, a for a potential Covid-19 vaccine, created by have spread infectious rumours such as the bio- the infodemic by empowering them to spot and re- was that a generation of mostly white first wave of youthful radicalism that was TPfizer and BioNTech. So far, efforts have logically implausible message that the virus is spread port misinformation.But misinformation is not the undergraduates came to better under- echoed in the wildly asymmetric age been focused on the manufacture and deployment by mobile phone towers. Others spun subplots fea- only driver behind doubt. As researchers such as stand the physical contours of the po- breakdowns of recent general election of this and many other vaccines. Now that we have ture Bill Gates implanting digital microchips during Heidi Larson have long pointed out, people may be lice violence that was already a fact of votes - in 2019, in spite of a heavy over- our first candidate, attention will turn to uptake. If vaccinations or intentionally causing the vaccine "hesitant" for reasons such as complacency, life for many of the sixth-form and FE all defeat, 62% of 18-24s voted Labour researchers offer a vaccine, will people volunteer "plandemic". Others peddle bogus "natural" cures, inconvenience or a lack of trust and confidence in students joining the fray to fight for their versus the Tories 19%. (And it was not for it? And if they don't, why not?As the World from which they make a personal whether the vaccine is effective or safe. A vaccine EMA. "£30 a week lets me eat" read one ever thus: in 1983, 42% of 18-24 year olds Health Organization director-general, Tedros profit.Misinformation can spread faster than the vi- that might typically take a decade to create has been placard I photographed at the time. voted for Margaret Thatcher against 33% Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned in March, we are rus, making it difficult to identify an actionable path developed at high speed, raising questions about These younger protesters couldn't get a for Labour.) The most radical politics is not only fighting a pandemic, but also an to counter it. The content is often highly engaging, how this has been possible and whether it is safe. hearing in parliament - the government still found among the young - in the teen- "infodemic", a deluge of information - both factual with simple messages that feed on our deepest fears Scientists and independent regulators have shifted wouldn't even let the cancellation of EMA age-led BLM protests, and the school and incorrect. This can generate doubt and vac- a n d doubts. resources to solve this urgent problem, but this go to a vote - and they were written out strikes for climate.The student protest- cine hesitancy, which the WHO listed as one of A l -Melinda Mills though needs to be communicated. Others might look at the of the narrative completely by most me- ers lost their battle, both against the tu- the top 10 threats to global health in 2019. A recent most people are unlikely to believe that the world is relatively healthy middle-aged groups in the trials dia outlets, who dismissed the protest- ition fees bill and against austerity; and survey conducted in the UK found that 36% of controlled by a reptilian elite, we do respond to in- and question how this will translate to elderly people ers as middle-class dilettantes.Perhaps vindication by history (not to mention people were either uncertain or very unlikely to be formation that is sprinkled with truth. Yes, the risk of or children.In addition, the Covid-19 vaccine deploy- it was little surprise when, nine months the UN) is scant consolation. But theirs vaccinated against Covid-19.One theory attributes catching the common cold can be reduced by a ment faces an unprecedented degree of uncertainty later, the government was met with some is a lesson in the law of unintended con- growing vaccine hesitancy to the rise of misinfor- healthy diet, so why not Covid too, some might and complexity that will be exceedingly difficult to of the worst riots in English history. A sequences, and the echoes of Millbank mation and conspiracy theories emanating from the think.The endgame is polarisation, confusion and communicate. It may take years or months to know 2010 Guardian video following protest- reverberate loudly to this day. Far from anti-vaxx movement. In 1840, when the Vaccination distrust via the tactic of what the historians Naomi the exact duration of immunity resulting from a vac- ers from a London FE college culminates living in a dream world, the students' Act was introduced in the UK, the now familiar ar- Oreskes and Erik Conway referred to in their 2010 cine, if and when it needs to be repeated or how in the plaintive moment when a teenager modest proposal that education should guments were aired: vaccines cause harm; the alli- book as "merchandising doubt". Social media com- protective it is across different groups. Moreover, pleads with a line of riot police to let him be a right not a privilege, and their oppo- ance between medical science and government is panies are increasingly being held accountable for we are not talking about "the vaccine'" but rather out of the kettle: "I've got homework to sition to the grim degradation of the pub- driven by profit; vaccinations are an infringement risking public health and taking measures to halt the many vaccines, each with distinct caveats.Whether do."The protesters were ahead of their lic sphere - and the Britain of foodbanks, of basic civil liberties; healthy lifestyles and homeo- spread of disinformation on their platforms. Beyond the public will accept a vaccine is driven by who is time, demanding the abandonment of benefit sanctions and Brexit that would pathic medicines provide better alternatives.In the monitoring and silencing these groups, our stron- best able to get the message across. New Labour's spending orthodoxies that follow in the 2010s - was an awakening. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 5 From JP to BJP - the many hues of politics and governance in Bihar New Delhi, November 14 : Considered by many as the cradle of democracy, Bihar has been witness to many significant social and political movements that changed the course of Indian politics. The recently concluded assembly election in the state reflects the true picture of national politics - an ever- surging BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a decimated Congress and a group of regional parties that have become synonymous with the only visible resistance in the absence of an effective opposition for the past six years.In a way, Bihar is like a microcosm of Indian politics. And that is why the state is ThePrint's witnessed a steady decline, and signals the beginning of the end of Newsmaker of the Week.Over the today, it is a minor player in the state. the Mandalisation of politics in Bihar. past two months, Bihar has The party witnessed a decline after Politics in Bihar, especially during the witnessed yet another political the first post-Mandal assembly post-Mandal period, had witnessed change. Although the National election in 1995. Regional parties got a shift from an upper-caste dominated People enjoy the view of Lujiazui at the Bund in east China's Shanghai, Democratic Alliance (NDA) the support of the other backward power structure to the OBCs and the government, led by Nitish Kumar, is classes, Dalits, and Muslims.Bihar Yadavs.Even though PM Modi has set to return in Patna, the 2020 has always shown a great appetite to said that the party will work under Covid worsens living conditions for assembly polls have given birth to lead the change and be shaped by it. the leadership of Nitish Kumar, the new political equations. In fact, the Many momentous political changes journey for the JD (U) chief is not shift was underway for quite some that took place in India in the past going to be an easy one. In Bihar, an Brus displaced in Tripura time.Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have few decades had Bihar as its anti-Nitish sentiment, especially New Delhi, November 14 : For the 19 crisis."I think this is just the beginning. southern Assam.In Mizoram, they are been the bellwether states for the epicentre. Even Gandhi began his regarding unemployment and lack of displaced Brus, a number of them moved These displaced people who trace their scattered in Kolasib, Lunglei and Mamit politics in the Hindi heartland Indigo movement, which came to be industrial growth, is hard to miss. The from Mizoram and confined to seven roots to the erstwhile state of Tripura districts. While the Reangs (Brus) are because they end up playing a crucial known popularly as the Champaran Bihar chief minister could not look temporary camps in North Tripura, life need to be repatriated," said Pradyot animists or nature worshippers practicing role in government formation at the movement, against the British in 1917 the other way when slogans against has been made harder due to the Manikya, scion of the Tripura royal rituals somewhat similar to Hinduism, 80 Centre.How important Bihar is in from Bihar. Be it the JP movement or him were raised at his own rallies. Coronavirus pandemic even as the family and one of the signatories of the per cent of the Mizoram Bru community national politics goes beyond the agitation over OBC reservation Since assuming office in 2005, Nitish community looks for a speedy and agreement with the central government. is comprised of Christian converts. The numbers. And it was visible on the or Indira Gandhi's attempt to script has made Bihar wait for reform, permanent resettlement within the state "If we can have people from another Bru Hindus constitute 60 per cent of the day of counting. On 10 November, her comeback, all have had roots in industrialisation and high economic of Tripura as assured in the quadripartite country come settle in the Northeast, refugee population in Tripura. They had India was glued to TV and mobile Bihar.It is Bihar from where Indira growth that the rest of the country agreement signed with the Modi then why can't we allow people who were migrated from Tripura to Mizoram screens, following the vote-by-vote Gandhi is said to have scripted her witnessed in this period.Data from government 10 months ago.Having to displaced, or who update. The 16 hour-long counting comeback after the Emergency she the National Sample Survey showed survive on "insufficient" funds and at one stage was like a rollercoaster ride with its imposed. It was on her way to Belchi that Bihar's unemployment rate rose rations doled out by the state, the Bru belonged to the ups and downs - a final before the village in Bihar that Indira Gandhi in 2018-19 to 10.2 per cent as against Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Kingdom of IPL final. The results, yet again, put took the famous elephant ride in 1977 7.2 per cent in the year-ago period. In have been left without any income for Tripura to live a life to test the veracity of exit polls that - reaching out to the families of Dalit the same period, the overall months, with most of them having little of respect within had given the Rashtriya Janata Dal victims who were murdered by upper unemployment rate for the entire or no savings to fall back on.The leaders India.""As of (RJD) led Mahagathbandhan a clean caste land owners. The Congress, country fell to 5.8 per cent from 6.1 per of five Bru organisations had on 23 now, the sweep. At the end, with NDA's win, which had been wiped out from Bihar, cent. But more worryingly, data October taken up their grievances with government has 31-year-old Tejashwi Yadav was laid the foundation for its return in showed that Bihar had one of the Tripura Governor Ramesh Bais and decided to settle unable to create history by becoming the state with Indira Gandhi's visit. highest unemployment rates in the Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, them in equal the youngest chief minister of The JP Movement had caused much age-group of 15-29 years - 30.9 per cent urging for speedy implementation of the areas with the Bihar.The 2020 assembly polls will harm to Indira Gandhi, politically. So in 2018-19 as against 22.8 per cent in agreement.Leaders of five Bru approval of local also be remembered for many firsts - it was only natural for her to have the year-ago period. That's the voter organisations and Pradyot Manikya people. They will be settled in clusters sometime in the 19th century.The ethnic an election without Lalu Prasad Yadav gone back to Bihar, which held her Tejashwi Yadav was targeting with his (left), scion of the Tripura royal family, at so that they can protect their traditions, conflict between the majority Mizos and and Ram Vilas Paswan, the last of the comeback key.With 74 seats, the BJP promise of 10 lakh government the 23 October meeting with Tripura language and culture," Pradyot the Brus in October 1997 had forced Socialist-era politicians from Bihar has emerged as the second-largest jobs.The social engineering Governor Ramesh Bais | By special added."The government has ensured about 30,000 Brus to flee Mizoram and apart from Nitish Kumar, and a greater party in Bihar assembly, one short of programmes have failed to alleviate arrangement Leaders of five Bru that our demands would be addressed. land in Tripura. The conflict was acceptance for the BJP, a national the RJD's 75 and a good 31 seats Bihar's poverty, leaving people organisations and Pradyot Manikya We have also submitted a memorandum. triggered by the murder of a forest party that has so far served as a junior more than its ally the JD (U), which desperate for economic engineering. (left), scion of the Tripura royal family, Our people are facing a lot of problems official by the suspected Bru National partner in the state.Bihar, which won 43 seats. This marks the In 2011-12, Bihar remained one of the at the 23 October meeting with Tripura since lockdown," Bruno Mwsha, Liberation Front (BNLF), following witnessed a near-uninterrupted beginning of a shift in Bihar politics poorest states in the country, with 33.7 Governor Ramesh Bais (second from secretary of Mizoram Bru Displaced which a circular was supposedly Congress rule for decades until the where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, per cent of its population below the left, facing camera) | By special Peoples' Forum (MBDPF), a committee of issued asking Bru headmen to 1990s, saw the rise of regional players a national leader, seems to have poverty line.Care Ratings, in a recent arrangement For over two decades, the Bru refugees that spearheaded the evacuate their villages fearing a in Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya overshadowed the regional satraps. report, points out that Bihar has a low displacement issue had remained repatriation and resettlement issues, told backlash.Since then, the Bru IDPs Janata Dal and Nitish Kumar's Janata The Modi wave that had swept the share of India's factories - only 1.5 unresolved until an agreement was .We are dependent on government relief, have been living in the seven camps Dal (United).Lalu used V.P. Singh- country in the 2014 Lok Sabha per cent as of 2017-18 - and will need signed on 16 January - between the but it is not sufficient," Mwsha added. of Kanchanpur and Panisagar sub- Mandal gambit to expand his base. election had lost its steam just a year to improve. In Bihar, the share of Government of India, Government of "Many were earning their livelihood as divisions of North Tripura district. About 15 years later, Lalu became later when Bihar voted in the 2015 manufacturing in the total GSDP was Tripura and Mizoram and Bru daily wage earners within and outside the Another displacement of about 5,000 Bihar's Chief Minister and his party assembly election. The vote was as low as 8.7 per cent, while the all- community representatives in New state. Those who were working outside Brus took place in November 2009 remained in power till 2005. Since then widely seen as Bihar's rejection of the India figure was 17.4 per cent.By Delhi.As part of the agreement, around in private and government sectors have following the death of a Mizo youth in it has been Nitish, who empowered national trend that was clearly visible voting for caste, Bihar began to slip 35,000 Bru refugees would be settled returned to their respective camps and Mamit district.So far, three persons from the Extremely Backward Class (EBCs) in the state in 2014.This time around, on the development index but it did permanently in Tripura with the Centre have not been able to earn a single the Bru community living at the - communities that Lalu could not the entire campaign of the BJP was lead to empowerment. Christophe sanctioning a Rs 600-crore settlement penny."The Brus are one of the oldest Naisingpara relief camp under reach out to.While regional players on the shoulders of PM Modi whose Jaffrelot, political science professor package. However, resettlement plans ethnic minority groups in Northeast Kanchanpur sub-division have tested like the RJD and the JD (U) increased popularity, it appears, transcends the at the Sciences Po, Paris, has called it have suffered a delay due to the Covid- spread across Tripura, Mizoram and positive for coronavirus. their support base, the Congress boundaries of caste and class. This the 'silent revolution'. Maharashtra govt expects second Covid Chinese research vessels in Sri Lankan wave to hit state in January-February Mumbai, Nov 14 : Anticipating a second Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) COVID-19 wave in January-February, the guidelines.According to the World Health waters come under Indian Navy lens Maharashtra government has asked the Organisation (WHO), there should be 140 century," a source deployment of these vessels," the side is Professor Hu Changing, authorities to ensure there is no complacency tests per 10 lakh population, it said.For this, explained. "An note said. "Research data is also not Director of Shanghai Acoustics in testing and said labs should be functional there should be testing labs in each district agreement to shared with Sri Lankan authorities Laboratory at Chinese Academy of in every district and municipal corporation and municipal corporation limits, the undertake marine despite being mandatory as per the Sciences. It claims that Professor Hu limits.A circular from the government's health government document said.The circular surveys, including agreement. To buttress their claims has been deeply invlved with the services directorate dated November 11 said said the need of the hour is to celebrate a search for wreckages, of being engaged in purely historical CCP's military for projects, including a second wave of the pandemic is likely in firecracker-free Diwali keeping in mind was signed between and scientific missions, Universities for submarine sonar systems.Sources January-February.The second wave is health interest of COVID-19 patients and the two countries at Kelaniya and Ruhunu are being said the CCP's claims that these expected based on what is happening in those with breathing problems.Talking during the visit of engaged, albeit at a superficial survey missions would be beneficial Europe, it said.The circular said since about COVID-19 protocols, it said wearing Chinese Communist level."Sources in the know said the to Sri Lanka seem quite far-fetched, if October, the number of COVID- 19 cases in masks when outdoors, frequent hand Party (CCP) Head Xi CCP appears to have bullied its way not outlandish. "In what can only be Maharashtra has showed signs of wash, disinfection of surfaces, physical Jinping to Sri Lanka in and swept aside all questions being described as an attempt to put a decline.The second wave of the virus has distancing, avoiding spitting and smoking September 2014." A raised regarding their activities in square peg in a round hole, CCP has hit many countries, especially those in in public places are necessary measures New Delhi, November 14 : Two note prepared by the security and this domain. "It would be interesting attempted to link the discovery of Europe, it said.The circular said there should to curb the spread of the infection.It also Chinese research and survey vessels defence establishment said sustained to examine on how many occasions Zheng He's wrecks to increased be no complacency in coronavirus testing advised people to avoid unnecessary in Sri Lankan waters have caught the presence of Chinese survey and Sri Lankan authorities were permitted tourism from China," a second source and all labs will remain functional as per travel and not to take stress. eye of the Indian Navy, which sees research vessels also begs the to embark these vessels? What was said. "However, available data and them as possibly being part of a larger question whether this presence is their level of access and has there predictions suggest that there is no ploy to gather data vital for conduct related only to search for wrecks as been any tangible benefit to Sri Lanka such correlation. This is also despite of naval operations, especially that claimed.There have been 12 declared from the deployment of these the fact that in 2012, Sri Lanka had of submarines, ThePrint has visits since February 2014 and many vessels? The opacity with which celebrated the 600th anniversary of learnt.The two vessels have reached more, which have not come to the these deployments are being Zheng He's landing on the island the Sri Lankan waters over the last attention of Sri Lankan authorities. undertaken and the unwillingness of nation and held special tourism one month, sources in the defence "Why do these vessels not conduct CCP to share information with Sri promotion drives in Yunnan and security establishment their activities closer to the shore, Lankan authorities indicates motives Province, which is Zheng He's native said.Incidentally, Chinese survey and where the likelihood of finding apart from just marine archaeology," place."While Zheng He is a revered research vessels have been regular wrecks and artefacts will be higher, another source said.The note said figure back in China, he did not have visitors to Sri Lanka and the waters as would be the ability of Sri Lankan survey and research vessels primarily a benign eye towards the island around the Island nation over the last authorities to monitor their gather data vital for conduct of naval nation. This is because Zheng decade. Chinese survey and research activities," the source said.The note operations, especially that of undertook a series of naval activity picked up in 2012 and there indicates that despite repeated submarines. "Such unencumbered expeditions to waters around Sri has been continuous presence of requests from Sri Lankan authorities, and suspicious activity within Sri Lanka, using his fleet of Junks. These Chinese survey and research vessels these vessels do not disclose their Lankan waters will surely raise the expeditions were undertaken to in Sri Lankan waters ever activities or details of their hackles of other nations in the region collect tribute and demand obedience since."These vessels are ostensibly movements within Sri Lanka's and also has the potential to upset towards the Chinese Emperor."This being deployed for locating wrecks Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). the delicate maritime balance in the is much in the same way that modern of Chinese Admiral Zheng He's "No details of equipment being IOR." The note added that the person day CCP's economic debt-diplomacy treasure fleet, which reportedly sank carried are provided, nor the type of spearheading the wreckage aims to subjugate Sri Lanka's A breeder shows the Australian red claw crayfish raised by him at Jinpeng Village off Sri Lanka in early the 15th data being collected during investigation project from the CCP's interests," the source said. of Yonghe Town in Liuyang, central China's Hunan Province, 6 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 REGION Contd. From Page 1 No Power in world can stop Penalty Of Rs. 100 For Not Computer training center Minister further stated the history of the world always narrated that those restaurants, hotels, public transport, social and religious gatherings or meet- nations have prospered which had the ability of fight its invaders.“No matter ings, educational institutions would be liable of Rs 100 fine for every inaugurated at THB College how far international cooperation has progressed, the equations may have offence.Not providing handwashing facility or hand sanitizers in shops and A Correspondent : Biswanath Chariali, changed, but we can never forget that vigilance is the way to safety, aware- business establishments, restaurants and hotels would be Rs 500 fine with a Nov 14: A new computer training center ness is the support of happiness, strength is the belief of victory and effi- warning for first offence while after one week of first offense would lead to equipped with 22 new sets of computers ciency is the prize of peace,” said PM Modi.“Today the world is knowing this, sealing of the establishment with or without suspension of registration/li- supplied by the college authority and in- understanding that this country is not going to compromise its interests even cense wherever applicable till facilities are provided, he added. stalled inside the THB College premises; at any cost. This status of India, this stature is due to your power. You have Jamugurihat was formally inaugurated by secured the country, that’s why India today speaks vigorously on the global Republicans face court setbacks Padma Hazarik; MLA Sootea LAC in a fora,” he added.The Prime Minister further stated, today the whole world is late Friday to reject about 8,300 mail-in ballots there. The campaign has pursued meeting held on November 14. Inaugu- troubled by the expansionist forces.“Expansionism is, in a way, a mental disor- similar litigation in other battleground states, with little to show for it.In Michigan, a rating the computer training center, Padma der and reflects 18th Century thinking. India is also becoming a strong voice judge Friday refused to stop the certification of Detroit-area election results, reject- Hazarika said about the importance of against this thinking. Recently our forces have decided that they will not ship ing claims the city had committed fraud and tainted the count with its handling of computer education in student life as well more than 100 weapons and equipment from abroad,” said PM Modi.“I con- absentee ballots.It's the third time a judge has declined to intervene in a statewide as present day life. Dr. Ajit Hazarika, prin- gratulate the forces for this decision. This decision of the army has also in- count that shows Biden up by more than 140,000 votes.And, in Arizona, a judge cipal of the college while talking to the spired the countrymen to be vocal for the locals,” he added.Today, he called dismissed a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking the inspection of ballots in metro media persons said that college students upon the youth of the country to build themselves for the army of the country, Phoenix after the campaign's lawyers acknowledged the small number of ballots at or any other youths from Jamugurihat while adding that in recent times, many start-ups have come forward to cater issue wouldn't change the outcome of how the state voted for president.The cam- area can avail computer education with to the needs of the forces.“New start-ups of youth in the defence sector will paign had sought a postponement of Maricopa County's certification of election minimum fees. It is expected that the new computer training center will meet take the country further in terms of self-reliance,” he added.“Today India’s results until ballots containing overvotes - instances in which people voted for more the demand of the needy in regard to computer education. strategy is clear. Today’s India believes in the policy of understanding and candidates than permitted - were inspected.Meanwhile, legal giant Porter Wright explaining, but if we try to do it, the answer is equally fierce,” said PM Modi. Morris & Arthur, which had come under fire for its work for the Trump campaign, Governor condoles death of withdrew from a lawsuit that seeks to stop Pennsylvania officials from certifying the Death of Assam journalist sparks election results.Porter Wright filed the motion Thursday, as criticism grew that law Hardhan Chandra Ray; hails and corruption around Kakopathar.The Tinsukia District Journalists' Associa- firms backing the Republican election challenges were helping Trump defy the will tion (TDJA) said it did not want to call Bhuyan's death a "planned murder" as of the American people.Porter Wright, which has earned more than $700,000 from the the investigation is underway, but did demand a thorough investigation into the Trump campaign, appeared to take down its Twitter feed Tuesday after it was inun- the martyrdom case that remains shrouded in mystery. A six-member TDJA committee has also dated with attacks.The payments include more than $140,000 paid through a Repub- Guwahati, November 14: Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi condoled the been formed for an independent investigation into the possible circumstances lican National Committee account for "recount" challenges, according to Federal death of Hardhan Chandra Ray a soldier belonging to Indian Army’s 59 Artillery leading to the death."The incident happened Wednesday night when Parag Election Commission records.The firm did not reply to specific questions about the Forward Regiment who laid down his life while on duty at Uri sector in Kashmir. went to the pharmacy at around 8:10pm. A vehicle from the opposite side hit him posts or whether it would stop representing the Trump campaign entirely. In a In a statement today, Prof. Mukhi while condoling the death of Hardhan Chandra with such force that he was thrown to a distance of about 20 feet. There was no statement earlier this week, the firm said it had a long history of handling election law Ray of Assam’s Dhubri district along with other jawans of the Indian Army, said other vehicle on the road and the incident happened close to the Kakopathar cases for various parties."At times, this calls for us to take on controversial cases. that the sacrifice made by the jawans are the glaring examples of the valour, police station," Rana Jyoti Neog, TDJA secretary, told .Bhuyan was rushed to We expect criticism in such instances, and we affirm the right of all individuals to dedication and patriotism. They set an example of utmost sacrifice and love for the Assam Medical College hospital in Dibrugarh in a critical condition, from express concern and disagreement," the Ohio-based firm said.The US appeals court, the country which will never go in vain. He also said that their dedication and where he was referred to Aditya Nursing Home in the same city for advanced in denying the request Friday for an injunction, said it was not ruling on the wisdom devotion will definitely be a source of inspiration for the posterity. He extended treatment. Bhuyan succumbed to his injuries at around 9:50am Thursday of the three-day extension or the state court's power to grant it. Instead, the court his empathy to the bereaved family members of Hardhan Chandra Ray and said morning."In recent days, he was aggressively reporting against the coal and found the plaintiffs had no right to challenge ballots filed by dutiful voters trying to that the state is proud of its son’s supreme sacrifice. He at the same time prayed timber mafia and illegal groups operating out of Kakopathar. He last reported on follow the rules in a chaotic year."The Covid-19 pandemic ... has caused immense to the almighty for eternal peace of the departed soul. BJP leader Dipanjali Kakati assaulting a police officer, after which the story was loss and vast disruption," Smith wrote for the three-judge panel, which concluded picked up by but other media as well," said Neog."He was arrested a couple of that mail-in voters may be disadvantaged by the process, not unfairly Scribe’s death condoled times for alleged association with proscribed outfit United Liberation Front of privileged."Whereas in-person ballots that are timely cast will count, timely cast A Correspondent : Biswanath Chariali, Nov 14 : The Sootea press club Assam (ULFA), and had also served a jail term," Neog added.Guwahati Press mail-in ballots may not count because, given mail delivery rates, they may not be has condoled the demise of senior journalist Parag Bhuyan and paid Club president Manoj Kumar Nath and general secretary Sanjoy Ray added in a received by 5:00 P.M. on November 6," Smith said. tribute in a meeting held at Neelema Natya Bhawan, Sootea on November statement: "The circumstances under which the senior journalist has lost his life 14. After paying homage, the members of Sootea press club staged a sit- hints towards foul play, making it a fit case for a high-level inquiry."Parag Bhuyan Punjab Farmers Against Farm in demonstration in front of the Neelema Bhawan. The members demanded was the brother of Jagdish Bhuyan, a two-time MLA from Sadiya in Tinsukia blockade led to losses to the state economy worth ? 22,000 crore, minister a high-level probe into the death. who served as minister of tourism under Prafulla Kumar Mahanta's Asom Gana Sunder Sham Arora told news agency PTI. The Railways has suffered an Parishad (AGP) government between 1998 and 2001. He left the AGP to become estimated ? 1,200 crore loss.The farmers said their protests would continue if Arunachal journalists mourn state convener of the newly floated Assam Jatiya Parishad.Jagdish Bhuyan said the centre did not accept the demands. The farmers' union leaders will now ITANAGAR, Nov 15 : The Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalist, in an interview to Pratidin Time: "My brother was murdered; it is not an accident. meet in Chandigarh on November 18 to chalk out their future strategy. The the Arunachal Press Club, and the Arunachal Electronic & Digital Media As- He had been vociferous against the illegal groups in our area. Many a time, even protest scheduled for November 26 in Delhi will proceed as planned, for now, sociation mourned over the death of Parag Bhuyan, the senior correspondent I received threats and warnings for the stories he reported. But every time, he the union leaders added.The set of three farm laws - cleared by parliament of Pratidin group.“The press bodies of Arunachal Pradesh are deeply sad- would tell me it is his duty to bring to light whatever illegal is happening. I wish after shocking chaotic scenes - have been met with protests from across the dened by the death of a senior colleague from our neighbouring state. We call all aspects related to his death are investigated." country.Apart from fears it will remove MSPs (a source of credit in hard times upon the Assam Police to conduct a fair and thorough investigation to ensure like droughts and crop failure), critics say the laws leave small and marginal that all those responsible are arrested and justice is delivered to Bhuyan’s fam- Herd Immunity May Come farmers at the mercy of corporates and private players.The government says ily,” the organizations said in a joint release.Bhuyan was also a local reporter of then people may not think to again vaccinate themselves and then, there will by removing barriers to inter- and intra-state trade of farm and agricultural Axomiya Khabar and VP of Tinsukia Press Club. He was also the younger be less utilization of vaccine down the line. Also Read - Covid-19 Herd Immu- produce, it is empowering farmers to sell their goods at markets and prices of brother of Ex-Minister Jagadish Bhuyan.His employers have alleged that Bhuyan nity May be Impractical Health Strategy, Says StudyExcerpts from the inter- their choice.Last month Punjab became the first state to formally reject and was killed for exposing corruption and illegal activities in his area along the view: Yet, Says Satyendar Jain If a vaccine is available off the shelf by begin- counter the farm laws; the Assembly passed three bills - each of which is Arunachal-Assam interstate boundary.Reportedly, Parag Bhuyan was knocked ning of 2022 or end of 2021 for common people, wouldn't they have attained designed to counter one of the centre's laws. down near his house on the NH-15 while taking a walk on the highway. immunity against this viral infection, or maybe Covid-19 scenario improved by then. People may treat this viral infection like common cold and cough, which does not have an adverse health impact? Also Read - India COVID Update: Forest Officials visited the bordering Herd Immunity Not Strategic Option in India Now, May be Possible in Future, Says Health MinistryThere are two issues: One is immediate availability of vaccine to decrease and prevent the pandemic. So if a vaccine is available, if area of Nagaland inside Karbi Anglong you are able to give it to the high risk group and those who have a higher chance of the infection as a priority, we would be immediately able to decrease 83G/9 of 2nd Edition which was pub- ture to overcome these encroachers, the number of cases and also decrease the number of deaths.But, we may lished on 1974-75 the Daldali Reserve as told by the Forest Officials. reach a stage down the line where we may have a good amount of immunity Forest boundary should be across “Through telephonic, I have requested and the people feel there is now good immunity, the utility of the vaccine is not Lengrijan Area and the Forest Pillar the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur there. And, if the virus doesn't mutate or does not cause changes that may has been erected since then. But with to have District Level discussion from need you to again vaccinate yourself, because you may get re-infection, then the support of Nagaland Govt., illegal 4-5 days ago to sort out the disputed there will be less utilization of the vaccine down the line.One issue is how the encroachers have demolished Pillar land bordering Nagaland,” said Deputy virus changes and what is the chance of reinfection and if that is a big issue, No. 1, 2 and 3 accordingly. As it has Commissioner Ng. Chandra Dhwaj then should we get ourselves vaccinated to prevent the reinfection. We are been learned that the illegal encroach- Singha, ACS. “Today along with DC learning how the virus behaves over the next few months and based on that ers from Nagaland have trespassed and SP of Karbi Anglong, we visited there will be a decision on how frequently the vaccine is required. If we have and tried to occupy the land of Re- Daldali Reserve Forest bordering good herd immunity whether it is required or not, this is a big challenge be- serve Forest by holding the land Nagaland and found some encroach- cause a lot of money gets invested in vaccine doses and manufacturing and pattas issued from Nagaland Govt.. ment has already been done. So, what sometimes the vaccine industry is very concerned that they may have a drop So, the officials have visited here on strategy to be taken will be disclosed in the demand.You have mentioned about people having long-term side ef- DIPHU, November 14: On the instruc- Border Forest Pillar No. 1 and 2 were what strategy to be taken in near fu- later,” said PCCF Abhijit Rabha, IFS. fects post their recovery from Covid-19 disease? If Covid-19 is from the tion of Karbi Anglong Autonomous not found, as it has been demolished coronavirus family, then why do patients develop medical complications that Council (KAAC) authority the KAAC or pulled down by the illegal en- Literary sitting of Duni Sahitya may have lasting health effects or prolonged illness?Most of the previous Officials, District Administration of croachers. It has been noticed that 2 viral infection we had, has been due to other viruses like influenza. Coronavirus, Karbi Anglong and Forest Officials nos. of IRBN Camp have been con- Sabha held at Bherua High school we have almost seven other viruses in subsets in this coronavirus family. Four have visited and inspected the bor- structed by Nagaland Govt. between SIPAJHAR, Nov 15 : The literary sitting of Duni Sahitya sabha was held at the of them just cause flu-like symptoms, which are very mild. The other three we dering area of Nagaland inside Karbi Pillar No. 1 to 8 inside Karbi Anglong premises of Bherua High school under the president ship of Karuna Kanta have, one was SARS, which was controlled and did not lead into a pandemic. Anglong (Assam) in Daldali Reserve (Assam) On an telephonic conversa- Bhattacharya, President, Duni branch of Assam Sahitya sabha. Inaugurating the We also have MERS coronavirus, which is not that infectious, so we have Forest at Lahorijan on Saturday. Karbi tion with Nagaland Administration by sitting Gitika Saharia, Lecturer, DIET, Dudhnoi discussed the role of the literature small outbreaks.This is the first pandemic of this magnitude with coronavirus, Anglong Deputy Commissioner Ng. DC Ng. Chandra Dhwaj Singha, ACS, in society. Gopal Krishna Chamua, Kamal Kumar Nath, Harekrisna Deka, Bhaben the previous pandemic was with influenza virus. What we are realizing with Chandra Dhwaj Singha, ACS, Super- he was told the area belongs to Saikia, Dharmeswari Devi, Jagannatha Saikia, Dilip Nath, Durgeswar Saikia, this coronavirus, which is a new virus, and is of the bat origin. This virus, intendent of Police Debojit Deori, Nagaland and for that reason they Saitendra Kalita and Adya Nath Sarma read out their self composed literary although causes respiratory tract infection, but it does also cause a systemic APS, Principal Chief Conservator of have tried to do developmental works, articles in the sitting. Monoranjan Sarma also spoke on the occasion. A good effect. The virus attaches to receptors which are present in many organs in the Forest (PCCF) Abhijit Rabha, IFS, including erecting an electric post. number of meritorious students of the locality were offered felicitation by the body, the ACE2 receptor. It causes swelling of the blood vessels and if these KAAC Principal Secretary Sanjeeb But DC’s replied it should be under sahitya sabha fot their brilliant results in HSLC and HSSLC examination last. blood vessels are in the heart, then it may cause myocardial damage to the Kumar Das, ACS, KAAC Joint Secre- the Administrative Control of Assam Dilip Deka, secretary of Duni branch of Assam Sahitya sabha moderated the muscles of the heart. It leads to higher chances of clotting and this leads to tary Herolus Millik, ACS, Divisional Government as it has a notified programme of the sitting. Karuna Kanta Sarma, vice president, Kuhi of Assam strokes. This virus can cause what we call long-Covid. Post Covid squeal, Forest Officer(East Division) boundary by Survey of India, 1923. Sahitya sabha reviewed the literary articles read out in the sitting. which is not anticipated to be a serious problem, as most viral infections tend Jaganath Rongpi, AFS, Bokajan So the developmental works cannot to recover and people have post-viral effects lasting for a few days then they SDPO John Das, APS, Prahlad Kro, be done from Nagaland side and the become alright.The government is working aggressively on developing post- ACF and others were present during law did not permit to dismantle the Oil India makes gas Covid-19 clinics at all levels, this could be at district level and in medical the visit. During their visit across Forest Pillar. According to Survey of colleges, and to provide holistic support to these individuals. Many of them Lengrijan river of Rilan Village, the India, Topo Sheet Map of 1923 No. need supportive treatment, which could also be meditation, yoga, so it is discovery in Assam looking at a comprehensive plan: Allopathic, Yoga and Ayurvedic medicines Guwahati, Nov 15 : Oil India Ltd (OIL) said well Dinjan-1 in Tinsukia petroleum There is data to show that BCG protects against viral infections. Can a booster CM condoles death of Army mining lease (PML) in the upper Assam basin struck hydrocarbonsOil India dose boost the immune system and protect people against Covid-19?A: There makes gas discovery in AssamNew Delhi: Oil India Ltd, the nation's second- is controversial data as far as BCG is concerned. There is in-vitro data from jawan Hardhan Ch. Roy largest state oil producer, on Friday said it has made a natural gas discovery at labs, which suggests BCG vaccination does give some degree of immune Dispur, Nov 14: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today condoled the death a well drilled in Tinsukia, Assam. "The discovery will open up new areas for response, which has an anti-viral effect also. One retrospective study from of Indian Army Jawan Hardhan Chandra Roy, who was martyred in the Uri sector further oil and gas exploration in Assam and would help in enhancing the gas Israel did not show any benefit to people who had the BCG vaccine. But there in Jammu and Kashmir along the Indo-Pakistan border due to the heavy shelling production with future appraisal and development activities," the company is another study from Netherland, which looked at people who are given the by Pakistani Army across LoC, in unprovoked violation of ceasefire. In a state- said in a statement.Oil India Ltd (OIL) said well Dinjan-1 in Tinsukia petroleum BCG vaccine five years ago for some other trial, and they found they had some ment here today, Chief Minister Sonowal while terming the incident which took mining lease (PML) in the upper Assam basin struck hydrocarbons.The well degree of protection, as far as Covid-19 was concerned.The recent trial being the life of the army jawan as dastardly, said that the martyred jawan from Assam’s encountered about 10 meters of hydrocarbon-bearing sands, it said.This se- done under the ICMR, does tend to show there may be some benefit, but Dhubri district made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation and left ries is a platform to disseminate knowledge and insights that can help under- currently some vaccinated in the older age group are small. There are two trials behind a glowing example of patriotism and valour. Though Hardhan Chandra stand the way forward for water management, smart solutions to resolve key going on in India, which are multi-centric: one is the BCG vaccine in elderly Roy laid down his life in the line of duty, he would remain immortal and would issues faced by water utilities, and chart a path for sustainable water manage- and the other is the BCG vaccine in younger age groups with co-morbidities. keep inspiring the young generation through his bravery and sacrifice, Sonowal ment in future.On testing, it produced gas at the rate of 115,000 standard cubic Theoretically, it may be more beneficial, but we need more data, to say it is added. The Chief Minister also extended his condolences to the bereaved family meters per day.OIL, whose majority of operations are concentrated in the worthwhile to vaccinate all the elderly with BCG booster dose. members and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul. north-east, did not indicate the reserves the discovery may hold. SPORTS PLUS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 7 Northern Ireland's Euro 2020 dreams 'I can't wait for the summer': shattered by Slovakia in extra time Robertson revels in overdue London, November 14: When time opener had also came from a de- extra time without turning pressure post.Northern Ireland created little Scotland success was finally called on Northern fensive lapse from Baraclough's into clear-cut opportunity. Slovakia in the first half other than Niall Zurikh, November 14: David Marshall was Ireland's two-year pursuit of a sec- team, who pressed, harried and were far more clinical in adding McGinn almost deceiving Rodak the hero for Scotland, who have not fea- ond successive European Champi- hauled their way back into conten- Northern Ireland to the Republic of with a deep cross and shooting tured at a men's World Cup or European onship appearance Kyle Lafferty tion as players dropped through Ireland on their list of conquests over from 20 yards after pouncing Championship since 1998, when he saved dropped to his knees and wept. One injury during extra time. They bom- en route to Euro 2020.The visitors on a loose pass from Stanislav brilliantly from Aleksandar Mitrovic to se- week after the death of his 41-year- barded the Slovakia penalty area absorbed early pressure as North- Lobotka. Their pressing, intensity cure a 5-4 shootout victory.Ryan Christie's old sister, Sonia, the striker stepped and creativity had to improve and 52nd-minute strike appeared to have sent off the bench and almost reprised the second half brought the nec- Steve Clarke's impressive side through until his role as his country's saviour in essary recovery.Conor Washing- Serbia scored with their first effort on tar- Euros qualification. It was not to ton drew the first genuine save get in the 90th minute through Luka Jovic's the Scotland captain added. "We've got be. There was only heartache for from Rodak when McGinn stole header. Scotland are now nine games un- two games at Hampden lying ahead next Ian Baraclough and his players at possession and broke towards the beaten - their best run in 44 years - and will summer. I will say every prayer I have to Windsor Park."The worst I've ever Slovakian box. The winger's final face England, Croatia and the Czech Re- make sure we have a full Hampden because, felt after a game," was how the new ball was behind Washington but public in Group D at next summer's delayed my god, we will feel it."We felt the love Northern Ireland manager put it. he dug out a shot straight at the finals.An emotional Andy Robertson paid from back home all the way over here to- The 1,060 fans allowed inside Fulham goalkeeper. Baraclough tribute to the character of the Scotland team night, we knew how it could give every- Windsor for the play-off final rang the changes in a desperate as they recovered from the last-minute one back home a lift. I hope everyone par- against Slovakia will no doubt con- search for an equaliser. Lafferty, the body blow to pick themselves up. He told ties at home because we've been through cur. It was a tight, fraught night; hero of the Euro 2016 qualifying Sky Sports: "It just shows you the tough times as footballers and ans for Scot- the kind Northern Ireland have rel- campaign, almost rolled back the strengths we've got. A lot of people would land. It will be 23 years when we get there ished in recent years and looked to years when he was inches away have crumbled and lost in extra time but but we've done it now."Clarke added: "It's have embraced once again when from connecting with Jamal Lewis's we've stuck together throughout the whole a magnificent night for everybody in Scot- Paddy McNair forced Milan once again in the final ern Ireland made a determined start cross. He also released Dallas into process and now we've got the night we land. We said we'd try to put a smile back Skriniar to put through his own net minutes.Evans, free inside the area, and gradually gained the upper the area with a delightful flick but deserve."I can't wait for the summer now. on their faces and I hope they enjoyed the in the 87th minute. That cancelled headed straight at Rodak with the hand with more intelligent attack- time and chances were running This is the most emotional I've ever been moment as much as we did in Belgrade. out Juraj Kucka's first half goal for last act of an absorbing contest. It ing play. Marek Hamsik took con- away from Northern Ireland when after the game. I'm so proud of all of them," Yeah, they can smile tomorrow." the visitors and appeared to swing would be the last act of a long, tu- trol of midfield and sprayed danger- their late pressure finally paid the tie in the hosts' favour in extra multuous qualifying campaign for ous passes behind the home full- off.McNair burst past two tired International friendlies: time.Lafferty transformed Northern Northern Ireland.Baraclough said of backs while false No 9 Ondrej Duda Slovakian challenges on the right, Ireland as an attacking threat with Lafferty: "It shows the magnitude drew centre-halves Evans and Craig reached the by-line and aimed a his hold-up and link-up play after of the guy that he wants to do so Cathcart out of position regularly. low cross towards Liam Boyce at Portugal rout Andorra 7-0, his late introduction. In the 90th well for his country and it must have The breakthrough was fairly ca- the near post.The otherwise excel- minute he beat Slovakia keeper been so tough to make a decision lamitous from a home perspective, lent Skriniar had to intervene but Marek Rodak from 20 yards only like that so soon after such a sad however.Saville headed a cross- succeeded only in steering the ball Finland stun France for his low shot to rebound off the loss. But the character was there for field ball back towards his defence into his own net. Windsor Park London, November 14: post. The momentum stayed with all to see."George Saville has had under little pressure but unaware erupted and Lafferty was so close Cristiano Ronaldo scored Northern Ireland until the 110th to deal with issues in the lead-up. that Evans had also stepped out to to conjuring a stunning victory and once in Portugal's 7-0 rout minute when Kucka's pass bounced Stuart Dallas injured his arm in the intercept. The communication mix- emotional script with his 90th of Andorra in a friendly on into the path of Michal Duris off game but wouldn't give up. Others up was punished in style by Kucka minute drive against the post.The Wednesday, moving a step Jonny Evans's backside. Duris went down with cramp. But they who, sent through on goal by the momentum appeared with Northern closer to becoming the all- broke into space on the right and gave absolutely everything." wayward header, beat Peacock- Ireland in extra time but one more time top scorer for a na- beat Bailey Peacock-Farrell too eas- Northern Ireland produced pur- Farrell with a clinical and calm fin- lapse, one more clinical strike from tional team. Ronaldo ily at his near post.Slovakia's poseful spells during normal and ish inside the keeper's right hand Slovakia, and it was all over. reached 102 goals with Por- Talking Horses: Southwell Amazon gives rugby £20m lifeline and under microscope as jump tugal to sit seven shy of the 109 scored by former Iran striker could spark Six Nations bidding war Ali Daei, the only other male soccer player to surpass the racing returns 100-goal milestone for a national team. Ronaldo broke the London, November 14 : There has century mark after scoring twice in Portugal's Nations League been little cheer for unions and clubs win over Sweden in October.Coming off a minor knee injury this year as restrictions imposed by and having recently been sidelined by a positive COVID-19 the pandemic have reduced cash flow result, Ronaldo entered the match after halftime at the Sta- to a trickle, prompted wage cuts and dium of Light in Lisbon. He made it 6-0 with a close-range led to a run on reserves, but header in the 85th minute after having squandered a few Amazon's £20m involvement in the good chances.He had replaced Pedro Neto, the 20-year-old Autumn Nations Cup, which starts Wolverhampton forward who was making his national team on Friday night when Ireland face debut and opened the scoring for Portugal in the eighth Wales in Dublin, is being seen as a minute. Paulinho, who was also making his Portugal debut, lifeline.After a decade in which tele- added to the lead in the 29th and Renato Sanches scored in vision and sponsorship deals have the 56th.Paulinho scored again in the 61st, and an own-goal failed to cash in on the game's popu- by Andorra's Emili Garcia in the 76th made it 5-0. João Félix larity, according to a report published closed the scoring in the final minutes.Portugal hosts France this month by a leading sports on Saturday in the Nations League, then visits Croatia on London, November 14: National Hunt racing will return analytics company, Nielsen Sports, Tuesday. It trails Group B leader Ukraine by three points to Southwell on Friday, more than two months after the will Amazon's first foray into rugby entering its final two matches in the European British Horseracing Authority took the highly unusual help generate a bidding war for the aligned with but in the digital world gives the Six Nations extra bargain- competition.Finland stunned World Cup winner France 2-0 decision to suspend jumping at the course to investi- rights to the Six Nations from 2022 they are attracted much more by star ing power," he says. "The more play- in a friendly as the hosts were punished for missing a number gate eight fatal injuries to horses there since 1 July. All of and the autumn window in Europe?"I individuals, especially the young. ers at the table, the higher the stakes. of chances.First-half goals from winger Marcus Forss and its chase fences have been at least slightly modified, do not see them as a white knight for They want to see them more than a There is a thirst for good-quality sport striker Onni Valakari gave the Finns an unexpected win, which with two singled out for more significant changes, but the sport," says Nielsen Sports' team. Weakening the Premiership on television and it will be interest- had looked even more unlikely after France carved open the the investigation concluded that the tight, speed- Phelan Hill. "The Amazon model so when internationals are played has ing to see the audience Amazon gen- visiting defence early on.Forward Marcus Thuram, the son favouring nature of the course was not a factor in the far has not been embedding in a sport to change. Imagine if Barcelona only erate outside the countries involved of Lilian Thuram, could have made a scoring debut at Stade spate of fatalities.Trainers and owners gave the track a and growing an audience. They are had Lionel Messi for half their this autumn. The likes of Facebook, de France, where his father netted the only two goals of his vote of confidence this week when nearly 150 initial en- opportunist, looking to protect their matches. There needs to be a restruc- Google and Apple will be interested long international career in the World Cup semifinal against tries were received for seven races, including three con- Prime customer base which is com- turing because it is as poorly joined in the viewing figures and the broad- Croatia in 1998.Thuram almost scored with his first chance tests over the chase course. Five of the eight horses merce, and I think they are trying to up as football was before the advent casting scene has changed dramati- for France when he headed against the crossbar from close killed at the track over the summer were running in chases, get a buzz from rugby before the of the Premier League. The game is cally in recent years, no longer con- range in the 16th minute. Two minutes later, Thuram volleyed including Croco Bay, the winner of the Grand Annual Christmas shopping period."There massively undervalued from a rev- fined to a few terrestrial stations and over another good opportunity from close range and tried Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March 2019.The are not many major sporting proper- enue perspective."Which is where Sky."One reason for the undervalua- his luck with a speculative curling shot a few minutes fences either side of the turn into Southwell’s home ties available in November and a one- CVC has come in, taking stakes in tion the report focused on was that later.With Thuram probing down the left and combining well straight have received special attention, with a “shoul- off event aligns with Amazon's DNA. Premiership Rugby and the Pro14 and the Six Nations has so far resisted with striker Wissam Ben Yedder, the French looked in total der” being added to the front of the fence to encourage They will be innovative in their cov- negotiating for a piece of the Six Na- offers from pay television. As Steve control only to concede twice in quick succession.After horses to shape their jumps more accurately. The first erage, but my feeling is that they are tions. "They will see that if everyone Phillips, the interim chief executive of midfielder Moussa Sissoko gave the ball away in the 28th, fence in the home straight, meanwhile, has been “re-sited not in this for the long haul but will is not pulling in the same direction, the Welsh Rugby Union said this Forss charged into the penalty area and finished confidently as far from the bottom bend as is feasible”.The BHA’s be looking for the next opportune what sort of game do you have?" says month, that is set to change, with fi- with a driving shot. Three minutes later, the Valakari curled a investigation focused its attention on chase events after moment."I cannot see them invest- Hill. "The delay in the deal with the nance now considered more impor- shot past goalkeeper Steve Mandanda from the edge of the an analysis of faller rates in hurdles – responsible for ing in the Six Nations because it Six Nations is a sign of the Covid tant than viewing figures and penalty area.Lucas Waldschmidt's early goal was enough two of the eight fatal injuries – showed that Southwell’s would mean having to grow an audi- times, with so much uncertainty reach."It is about survival," says for an inexperienced Germany team to beat the Czech Re- rate was in long-term decline. It also concluded that de- ence base, but what will be interest- around. Doubtless they will be try- Cramer. "The losses the unions have public 1-0 in their friendly game on Wednesday.Germany spite Southwell staging several extra meetings over the ing in the coming weeks is whether ing to push the price down while the sustained will take years to plug. The goalkeeper Kevin Trapp made a late save to deny Mat?j summer compared to recent years, having taken over they look to use the matches to drive unions will be saying it is just a mo- fabric of the governing bodies and Vydra an equalizer for the visitors, who were without two fixtures originally scheduled for tracks, “no evidence the sale of merchandise: as you watch ment in time, but the huge impact the jobs are at stake. With reserves be- players due to positive coronavirus tests. The game was could be found to attribute the condition of the ground as a game you tell Alexa to order a pandemic has had on revenue will ing depleted, they will go to the high- played without fans to minimize the risk of a cause of the fatalities”.There was evidence, however, that jersey."The report showed that rugby focus minds."Amazon enjoyed a 35% est bidder. A problem is that preda- infections.Manchester City midfielder ?lkay Gündo?an re- the higher number of fixtures had led to a higher number of union is the sixth most popular sport increase in its Prime subscribers af- tors sense desperation and that is covered from his COVID-19 infection to captain Germany. low-ability horses – which are more likely to make mistakes in the UK with 12 million fans, be- ter televising two rounds of the Pre- where CVC come in because they Regulars such as the Bayern Munich players and Real or fall – running at the course. As a result, the report recom- hind Formula 1 but ahead of cricket, mier League last year. Richard Cramer, have a strong vision and skilled, ex- Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos were omitted for the friendly mends that “the volume of fixtures from July to September with greater appeal to younger and the managing partner of Front Row perienced negotiators in broadcast- and are only joining up with the squad for the Nations should be considered”, and also that changes should be more female audiences, yet "rugby Legal, believes that even if the tech ing. The pandemic has provided the League games against Ukraine in Leipzig on Saturday and made to Southwell’s programme “to ensure a more even union properties have significantly giant use the autumn cup as a one- opportunity to sort out the domestic Spain in Seville on Nov. 17.Germany coach Joachim Löw spread through all levels of ability”.Final declarations for lower annual media rights values in off, its involvement will raise the price and international calendars. It needs handed debuts to both PSV Eindhoven defender Philipp the meeting – for which the going is currently good, good- the UK compared to other major in future television negotiations."It to be taken." Max and Wolfsburg defender Ridle Baku. to-soft in places - will be made on Wednesday morning, sports competitions" despite the rela- but 142 five-day entries suggest “confidence in the course tive affluence of its followers.Henry and the work that’s been done among trainers and own- Slade scores a try against Italy in the Roston Chase named Test vice-captain, Nicholas ers,” Robin Mounsey, the BHA’s head of media, said on Six Nations in October and is likely Tuesday.“You can never entirely rule out accidents hap- to be a key figure for England in the Pooran retains position for NZ tour pening,” Mounsey added, “and you also can’t jump to Autumn Nations Cup."A problem for London, November 14 : Chase replaced November 27.Chase replaced opener Kraigg Windies' chief selector, Roger Harper, conclusions [when they do]. That’s why we use long- rugby is its calendar," says Hill. "The opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who was Jason Brathwaite, who was Jason Holder's deputy said.Chase, 28, has so far played 35 Test term data and trends rather than basing it too much on Premiership season starts next week, Holder's deputy in the series against England in the series against England in July, while matches, scoring five centuries and collect- short-term clusters of incidents, but when a course is at or but for the first three weeks the lead- in July, while the 25-year-old Pooran, first the 25-year-old Pooran, first named the West ing three five-wicket hauls with his off-spin near the top over three or four years, then we will look at ing players will not be involved. It named the West Indies vice-captain in 2019, Indies vice-captain in 2019, retained his bowling."Roston Chase has been appointed it.“Southwell was thrust into the spotlight because we needs a more joined-up approach, retained his position.West Indies all-rounder position."Nicholas Pooran continues in the vice captain of the West Indies Test Team stopped racing there and we said we were looking at it, but such as the proposed global season, Roston Chase has been elevated to Test vice- role of vice-captain of the T20I Team for the for this tour of New Zealand. He is an experi- there are other occasions where we look at a racecourse because a fragmented landscape with captaincy while wicketkeeper Nicholas tour of New Zealand. He was first named enced player who is tactically aware and very and make changes along the lines of those at Southwell. a tug-of-war over players weakens Pooran will continue as deputy in T20Is in vice-captain for this format for the series purposeful in his approach to the game," It’s a constant process of assessment and improvement.” your product."Sport has changed. the upcoming tour of New Zealand, starting against Afghanistan in 2019," Cricket Harper said. Teams used to be what people k k y y m

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 m c STOPPAGE 8 c D grade in UAE before Last waltz for Nicola Adams owing to touchdown in Australia New Delhi, November 14 end of the tournament. : The IPL is over, and it's Apart from mental blues, partner's positive coronavirus test time to turn our attention technical deficiencies too to the marquee interna- had crept in: a problem pher Katya Jones (who won is asymptomatic and they respectively.On September professional dancers, al- tional contest coming up, against pacy short ball the 2017 edition). However, are now self-isolating sepa- 6 however, she took to her legedly resulted in nearly India's tour of Australia. was ever present and the the decision was criticized rately. This sadly means Twitter account to make 200 complaints.However, With no other competitive swinging delivery around by viewers. But a month they will no longer be able clear that she wasn't bi- once criticism following matches to follow, we look off stump too had him into the season, Jones to take part."Adams mean- sexual. "I'm lesbian not bi, the decision of pairing at the IPL form of the play- lamely poking away from tested positive for Covid- while, took to social media just saying," she wrote.Her Adams and Jones to- ers who would be featur- the body. Trent Boult had 19, and the duo was forced to express her disappoint- sexuality has never openly gether started to come in, ing in the bilateral series in him on toast, so could to exit the competition.The ment. "I'm absolutely gut- been criticized, and she has the BBC made it clear that Australia.Ajinkya Rahane, Mitchell Starc and Josh show's protocols, accord- ted my Strictly journey has been revered for her athletic it will stand by the who will be leading India Hazlewood.Not too long ing to the BBC, includes ended so soon, I had so performances in the coun- decision."Strictly Come in three Tests after Virat ago, Kuldeep Yadav was each pair forming a bubble much more to give and so try. The only time, allegedly, Dancing is an inclusive Kohli returns for paternity part of an irresistible and performing in front of a many people to win this for! that there was any criticism show and is proud to have leave, has had diminishing double spin attack for In- socially distanced audi- But I just want to say a was when she asked for a featured same sex dancing returns in the IPL. To cap- dia in white-ball cricket and ence. "Each pair of dancers huge thank you to @ Mrs_ same-sex partner before amongst the professional tain in Australia is difficult was touted for success in will form a 'close contact katjones for being the best competing in Strictly.In an dancers in group numbers enough in any situation, Tests as well. But the cohort,' which can be used dance partner anyone interview with The Guard- in previous series," the but Rahane, a man who chinaman bowler seems to in the TV industry by could ask for. Team # ian, Adams said of her re- BBC said in a people who need to work outsidethebox. "According quest: "I guess it's just statement."We have Mumbai, November 14 : don 2012 - had an unprec- closely together and break to The Guardian, Adams breaking those boundaries stated, in the past, that we One of Great Britain's edented request ahead of social distancing rules in had come out to her mother and showing people that it's are open to the prospect most celebrated athletes the show's 18th season. order to do their job. They when she was 14, and it OK. It's not such an uncom- of including same sex pair- Nicola Adams accepted The 38-year-old, an openly must be regularly tested."In was well known that she mon thing: professional ings between our celebri- the invitation to feature gay athlete, asked the show the latest test, despite be- was gay when she became dancers dance with people ties and professional danc- in one of the country's to pair her up with a same- ing asymptomatic, Jones the first ever woman to win of the same sex all the time; ers, should the opportu- most popular reality tele- sex partner.Strictly is a tested positive and she, an Olympic gold in boxing you dance in a nightclub nity arise. Nicola Adams vision shows, Strictly dance show in which celeb- along with Adams was put at the 2012 Olympics, and with your friends. I just requested an all-female Come Dancing. But the rities are paired up with cho- into mandatory 14-day later defended her crown at wanted to break down the pairing, which we are two-time Olympic gold reographers to compete isolation."Nicola Adams Rio 2016. The feats led her thing of it being a big deal happy to facilitate. The medallist boxer - whom against one another. The and Katya Jones are to to being awarded the titles when it's not really a big show is first and foremost Indian readers may re- BBC, who broadcast the leave Strictly Come Danc- Member of the Order of the deal."Last year, a one-off about dance, the sex of member as the one who show, agreed to Adams' re- ing after Katya tested posi- British Empire (MBE) and dance routine on Strictly each partner within a cou- stopped Mary Kom's run quest and paired her up tive for Covid-19," the BBC Officer of the Order of the between Johannes Radebe pling should have no thrives when backed, will have been found out by a in the semi-final at Lon- with Russian choreogra- said in a statement. "Katya British Empire (OBE) and Graziano Di Prima, both bearing on their routine." now head to that chal- lot of opposition teams, so of Ramakant Achrekar, the ily never pressured me. I be- lenge with concerns over much so that Kolkata man who had taught Sachin came a professional umpire his personal form. He Knight Riders preferred Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli after giving an exam in MCA struggled to get into Delhi Varun Chakravarthy over CA-turned umpire Paschim Capitals XI in the initial him. Yadav played just five among others.But the reality and later cleared all umpiring about his talent hit home exams under BCCI in 2008. phase and when he got a matches, wasn't even when he faced some quality Since umpiring was my pas- chance, he didn't set the bowled in one of them and Pathak makes an impression bowlers in the maidans of sion, I stopped my CA work," stands alight. In the eight bowled his full quota of Mumbai. The curiosity about Pathak says.The 44-year-old innings he played, apart four overs in just one him DJ umpire."I received stuck with me. If you see in the game though pushed him Mumbai umpire has umpired from a 60 while chasing a game.With figures of 0/48 lots of messages from my cricket everyone has to towards cricket law books in IPL previously as well but middling total against and 0/35 (three overs) friends and people whom I bend at some point of time. and he plunged into it.One hasn't become a social-media Royal Challengers Banga- Umesh Yadav was deemed know. People talked about The bowler has to bend while day, he asked his neighbour curiosity as he has this year. lore, the 32-year-old didn't surplus to requirements by my hairstyle but it's nothing bowling, fielder bends once Sriram Kannan, a Mumbai Asked if any cricketer lauded provide the desired solid- RCB after just two games. new. I have been growing my he takes a start and batsman Ranji Trophy player, how to his hairstyle, he politely says, ity. Rahane was out for Even after playing 46 Tests, hair for the last two years too bends at stance. So pursue a career in umpiring. "no".His sister created his single-digit scores in five the pacer is dogged by in- now, even in domestic cricket even I bend while standing He found out that Mumbai Instagram account which knocks.Mayank Agarwal consistency. He doesn't I stood with my long hair," behind stumps. It helps me a Cricket Association (MCA) has a few hundred followers. and Rohit Sharma have have happy memories of Pathak told Pathak has an lot in terms of concentra- had injuries of varying de- the previous tour Down k

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c piring. He likes to bend while tions about his hair don't sur- that they just have to pass limelight he received.Dubai c standing behind the stumps. prise him but he has been the written and practical ex- had its behavioural chal- might have to turn to friendly Perth pitch. With It's an old school of thought also asked whether he gets ams. Next day, Pathak landed lenges too, in particular, the Prithvi Shaw in the Tests. Bhuvneshwar Kumar out which believes that such a bored standing there all day. at the MCA premises and en- bio-bubble for umpires but However, with his last with injury and Ishant stance helps umpires to fo- "Many have asked me that. rolled himself in the next Pathak is thankful for the ar- seven scores in the IPL Sharma on his way back cus better. He recalls how he I say, no not at all, I love this season's umpiring classes."I rangements made by the In- reading 4, 0, 0, 7, 10, 9, 0, from one, it could have had read a famous quote game. Time just flies once we wanted to be a cricketer but dian board.They were given the youngster won't be full opened the door for about how cricket is a sport are inside the field," Pathak soon I realised that it's not private beach access, desig- of confidence as he was Umesh, but it seems where everyone bends, in- says.In the '90s, he had en- meant for me. I was always nated areas where they ac- dropped by Delhi Capitals Navdeep Saini has moved cluding the umpire."The line rolled himself in the academy good at studies, so my fam- cess to meet other umpires. playing XI for the business ahead of him. Roberto Mancini names 41-man Italy squad amid coronavirus concerns Milan, November 13 : evant health authorities.” inclusion.Italy faces Estonia D’Ambrosio (Inter Milan), (Roma), Matteo Pessina (Sassuolo), Federico Italy coach Roberto Lazio forward Ciro Immobile in a friendly on Wednesday, Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Atalanta), Roberto Bernardeschi (Juventus), Mancini named a 41-man is among those players. then plays its final two (Napoli), Emerson Soriano (Bologna), Francesco Caputo squad on Saturday for the Last season’s European UEFA Nations League (Chelsea), Alessandro Sandro Tonali (AC (Sassuolo), Azzurri’s upcoming Golden Shoe winner has group matches at home to Florenzi (Paris Saint- Milan)Forwards: Andrea ederico Chiesa matches as there are ques- had conflicting results for Poland on Nov. 15 and at Germain), Gianluca Mancini Belotti (Torino), (Juventus), Stephan El Mumbai, November 14 : R you feeling okay? Is the body tion marks over a number tests for COVID-19.Mancini Bosnia-Herzegovina three (Roma), Angelo Ogbonna Domenico Berardi Shaarawy. Ashwin remembers Paschim fine? And as soon as I said of players due to himself is currently self-iso- days later. Goalkeepers: (West Ham), Luca Pellegrini Pathak storming towards him yes, he left," Ashwin tells with coronavirus concerns. lating in his home in Rome Alessio Cragno (Cagliari), (Genoa),Alessio Romagnoli with a purposeful look in an a laugh on his YouTube show. Players from six clubs — after testing positive for the Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC (AC Milan), Leonardo IPL game. Ashwin was "I like his hairstyle; I like his Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter virus on Friday.The en- Milan), Alex Meret (Napoli), Spinazzola (Roma) writhing in pain with a nerve approach."He was a char- Milan, Lazio, Roma and larged squad sees first call- Salvatore Sirigu (Torino) Midfielders: Nicolò Barella pull from the back and he tered accountant who got bit- Sassuolo — are self-iso- ups for Atalanta midfielder Defenders: Francesco (Inter Milan), Gaetano thought Pathak might be ten by the umpiring bug. Just lating because of COVID- Matteo Pessina and AC Acerbi (Lazio), Cristiano Castrovilli (Fiorentina), sternly telling him to get off like Ashwin, Pathak's long hair 19 cases in their squads. Milan defender Davide Biraghi (Fiorentina), Bryan Cristante (Roma), the field and stop wasting and approach have caught The Italian soccer federa- Calabria, while Bologna Leonardo Bonucci Roberto Gagliardini (Inter time. "I too was getting an- everyone's eyes, social media tion said they would join midfielder Roberto Soriano (Juventus), Davide Calabria Milan), Jorginho (Chelsea), gry as he approached me. has called him Rockstar um- up with the national team is back in the squad more (AC Milan), Domenico Manuel Locatelli But he turned all soft, "Are pire, and some have termed “when agreed with the rel- than four years after his last Criscito (Genoa),Danilo ssuolo), Lorenzo Pellegrini k k Printed and Published by Raj Kumar Das on behalf of Sankar Gohain, Printed at Pee Gee India Ltd, MIE, Kalapahar, Guwahati, Assam-781016 and Published at GMC Market, Chandmari, Guwahati-781003, Assam, Tel.: 0361-2669995 (Ph), 2669996 (Fax) +91 9435545852 (M), y y Email- [email protected] (All disputes subject to jurisdiction of Guwahati Courts only) • Chief Editor- P. K. Dutta m m c c