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		<title>South Garo Hills-ni rama jalangko galchipengani bidingo ritchani ritcha re·jomaenganiko nikna man·enga.</title>
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		<title>SGH-ni ramarangko tarichina a·jani manderang dabia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sal 10-ni gisepo knachakjaode ari gri NCM-ko ong·atna ka·mikkenata BAGHMARA: South Garo Hills-ni rama-jal·angko galchipengani bidingo changni chang Non-Corperation Movement (NCM)-ko ong·atgenchimoba a·dok sorkari aro district administration-ni gita mamingkoba aganchakjaengani gimin South Garo Hills-ni nangrimgimin Civil Society Organisation, jekai FKJGP, GSU, ADIL, AHAM, NGCO nangrime Butbal salo dal·begipa tom·bimonganiko ong·ate Government Boys School kal·chakramoni Deputy [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><strong>BAGHMARA:</strong> South Garo Hills-ni rama-jal·angko galchipengani bidingo changni chang Non-Corperation Movement (NCM)-ko ong·atgenchimoba a·dok sorkari aro district administration-ni gita mamingkoba aganchakjaengani gimin South Garo Hills-ni nangrimgimin Civil Society Organisation, jekai FKJGP, GSU, ADIL, AHAM, NGCO nangrime Butbal salo dal·begipa tom·bimonganiko ong·ate Government Boys School kal·chakramoni Deputy Commissioner Office-ona re·jomaangaha.<br />
Iani bidingo Federation of Khasi Jaintia Garo Peoples (FKJGP), Southern Zone-ni General Secretary Chunang Marak-ni koborna u·iatani gitade, South Garo Hills a·jani NH-217 ramako ru·uta bilsina tarininggija galchipenganina aro NH-217-ni 24 metre-oniko 18 metre-ona tang·onataniko jegale batanggimin September 2 aro 3 tariko salgnina Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM)-ko ong·ate sal chi·bongana aganchakchina sorkarina somaiko on·genchimoba maming namgipa aro ka·dongani kattarangko aganchaka dongjani gimin chang·satai 24 aro 25 tarikoba apsandake NCM-ko ong·ataiahachim unomangba mamingba namgipa aganchakaniko man·soja, ian South Garo Hills District-o songdonggipa manderangko dal·e ra·gija gita ong·a ine dal·begipa tom·aniko ong·atenba dabianirangko dakangaha ine ua aganaha.<br />
Da·alo dal·begipa tom·bimonge aro re·jome, rama jal·angni bidingo dabianirangko dakgenchimoba mamingba ka·dongani kattarang dongtaijaode mikkangchi maidakgipa ja·kurangko de·gen ine sing·anina aganchakengon, chingni dabianiko salchikkingni gisepo aganchakchina sorkarina somaiko on·na tik ka·angaha, unigisepon chingni dabianiko knachakjaode ba mamingba ka·dongatani kattarangko aganchakjaode South Garo Hills a·jao sima-arigri NCM-ko ong·atangna tik ka·aha aro night blocked-ko dakanggen ineba FKJGP, Southern Zone-ni General Secretary Chunang Marak parakataha.</p>
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		<title>India-ni Chief Election Commissioner, Gynesh Kumar aro Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dolni kosako jegale West Garo Hills Tura District Congress Committee-ni gita re·jomaaniko nikenga. (SJ)</title>
		<link>https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/10/16/india-ni-chief-election-commissioner-gynesh-kumar-aro-bharatiya-janata-party-bjp-dolni-kosako-jegale-west-garo-hills-tura-district-congress-committee-ni-gita-re%c2%b7jomaaniko-nikenga-sj/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>TDCC, Tura-o re·jomaniko dake CEC-ni kosako jegalanga</title>
		<link>https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/10/16/tdcc-tura-o-re%c2%b7jomaniko-dake-cec-ni-kosako-jegalanga/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[TURA: Indiani Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gynesh Kumar aro Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dolni kosako jegale West Garo Hills, Tura District Congress Committee (TDCC)-ni gita Bristibal salo Tura-o re·jomaaniko dakangaha. Chief Election Commissioner, Gynesh Kumar aro Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dolni kosako jegale rejomaanio a·dokni gitcham Sports Minister Jenith M Sangma jinmana aganangengon, da·alo ma·mong [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TURA:</strong> Indiani Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gynesh Kumar aro Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dolni kosako jegale West Garo Hills, Tura District Congress Committee (TDCC)-ni gita Bristibal salo Tura-o re·jomaaniko dakangaha.<br />
Chief Election Commissioner, Gynesh Kumar aro Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dolni kosako jegale rejomaanio a·dokni gitcham Sports Minister Jenith M Sangma jinmana aganangengon, da·alo ma·mong sorkariko chalaienggipa Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), A·songko chel·chakna gita dingtang dingtang dongimin niam retirangko rim·kepe pangna jolna sasonni bilko jakkepe dongna ine miksongenba democracy-ni niamrangko dakbadee kamrangko ka·enga ine aganaha.<br />
Jensalo BJP bilona re·baaha unon uamang party-na chakgipa mandeko Indiani Chief Election Commissioner-na seoke, election ong·na skangskang Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko ong·atrongenba chong·motgipa manderangni voter list-ko den·gale galrongenba Democracy-ni bilko rim·kepe A·songni manderangna bang·a sinjetanirangko on·enga. SIR-ko dakani gimin jegalengade ong·ja iakode dakna nanga indiba 2005 bilsio SIR-ko dakanio A·songni manderangna maming neng·nikani dongjachim indiba da·alo BJP-ni bilona re·baani somoio SIR-ko dakaniko A·songni manderangna bang·a neng·nikaniko on·enga ineba Sangma aganaha.<br />
Indake BJP dolni ong·gija dakdraani kamrangko nie dongangkuode chasong gimik uamangan bilo donge A·songni manderangna bang·en sinjetaniko on·angkugen ine aganengon, India-o sakgittam Election Commissioner donga unoni saksade Chief Election Commissioner ong·a. Uandake Three Member Committee-o je chanchianirangko dakengon, uamangoni sakgni member-rangde iako dakode bang·a manderangan voter list-oni changalako man·gen aro iako dakode namjawa ine chang 14-na kingking uamang jegalahachim, indiba CEC, Gynesh Kumar uamangko knachakgija dakdraenga ine ua aganaha.<br />
Unigimin, darangnaba chakani gri kam ka·na nangnagipa institutional office-oni Gynesh Kumar an·tangan kamtangko watna nanga ong·jaode biko ra·gale galna nanga ian an·chingni dabiani ong·a aro da·aloba iani gimin an·ching re·jomenga ine aganenba ua an·tangan kamtangko watjaode aro uko ra·gale galjaode dontonggija mikkangchiba dingtang dingtang Congress-ni gita ja·ku de·anggen ine gitcham Sports Minister, Jenith M Sangma jinmao aganangaha.<br />
TDCC, uamangni re·jomaaniko Congress Bhavan-oni a·bachenge Babupara, DC, SP Office, Tura Bajar-ko wilwile apsandake Babupara gita re·bapile Congress Bhavan-ona ong·atangaha.</p>
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		<title>Gipin jatrangni Rubber Sheet tona jakkalgipa Weighing Scale-o kg 25-ni jrianiko toe nimitingo kg 24.85-kosan mesokaianiko nikna man·enga.</title>
		<link>https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/10/16/gipin-jatrangni-rubber-sheet-tona-jakkalgipa-weighing-scale-o-kg-25-ni-jrianiko-toe-nimitingo-kg-24-85-kosan-mesokaianiko-nikna-man%c2%b7enga/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Pedaldoba-Rongsai jolo Rubber badinggipa gipin jatrang A·chikrangko cha·bokenga: NGO-rang</title>
		<link>https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/10/16/pedaldoba-rongsai-jolo-rubber-badinggipa-gipin-jatrang-a%c2%b7chikrangko-cha%c2%b7bokenga-ngo-rang/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[TURA: A·chik A·songni a·kawe jolrango, chong·motan Pedaldoba aro Rongsai jolrango Rubber sekkioniko dalgape bimang ong·atgimin (Rubber Sheet-ko) bading-chiwale cha·enggipa manderangni matnanganiko man·soenba Pedaldoba joloni nangrimgimin dingtang dingtang NGO-rang jolo Rubber Sheet tochakramoniko tik ong·gija jrianiko mesokenggipa Digital Weighing Scale-ko nirokeaha. Nangrimgimin NGO-rangni nie-nike ra·giminko parkatani gitade, Rubber Sheet tochakramo jakkalgipa Weighing Scale-rango .30; .40; .60 [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TURA:</strong> A·chik A·songni a·kawe jolrango, chong·motan Pedaldoba aro Rongsai jolrango Rubber sekkioniko dalgape bimang ong·atgimin (Rubber Sheet-ko) bading-chiwale cha·enggipa manderangni matnanganiko man·soenba Pedaldoba joloni nangrimgimin dingtang dingtang NGO-rang jolo Rubber Sheet tochakramoniko tik ong·gija jrianiko mesokenggipa Digital Weighing Scale-ko nirokeaha.<br />
Nangrimgimin NGO-rangni nie-nike ra·giminko parkatani gitade, Rubber Sheet tochakramo jakkalgipa Weighing Scale-rango .30; .40; .60 dake kakketgija jriani tol·e ongko-ko mesokaniko nikna man·aha, indake A·chikrangni ritcha-ni-ritcha Kg. Rubber Sheet-ko bading-chiwale cha·anio gipin jatrangni togie cha·enganiko rim·a man·aha. Indake ong·engon, A·chikrangko cha·boke tarigipa ge 10 mang Digital Weighing Scale-rangko Pedaldoba joloniko NGO-rang ra·sekaha.<br />
Iandake, Garo Hills-o janggi tanganiko cholko dakna, nokdang-a·baku rikna gita Rubber bagan dake cha·enggipa A·chik ma·a-paa-rangko, Garo Hills-o bading-chiwale cha·enggipa gipin jatrang, kangal cha·a-siaona sokatna jotton ka·enga ine Pedaldoba-oni nangrimgimin NGO-rang suk ong·gijaniko parakaha.</p>
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		<title>Mahendraganj Community Health Centre (CHC)-ni Medical Superintendent aro Senior Medical &#038; Health Officer-in-Charge Dr NA Khan, gipin official-rang baksa CMSMS-ni bosturangko sualatenga.</title>
		<link>https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/10/16/mahendraganj-community-health-centre-chc-ni-medical-superintendent-aro-senior-medical-health-officer-in-charge-dr-na-khan-gipin-official-rang-baksa-cmsms-ni-bosturangko-sualatenga/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Mahendraganj CHC-o CMSMS-ni bosturangko suale on·a</title>
		<link>https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/10/16/mahendraganj-chc-o-cmsms-ni-bosturangko-suale-on%c2%b7a/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[AMPATI: Ma·giparangna an·pakani somoio an·seng baljokaniko on·na aro atchidaldal bi·sarangna simsak nirokaniko on·na gita Bristibar salo, Mahendraganj Community Health Centre (CHC)-ni Medical Superintendent aro Senior Medical &#38; Health Officer-in-Charge Dr NA Khan, CHC-ni ning·o donggipa dingtang dingtang health centre-rangona re·ange, ma·giparangna aro bi·sarangna CMSMS-ni bosturangko suale on·angaha. Ma·giparangna aro bi·sarangna CMSMS-ni bosturangko suale on·anganio, Dr [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>AMPATI</b>: Ma·giparangna an·pakani somoio an·seng baljokaniko on·na aro atchidaldal bi·sarangna simsak nirokaniko on·na gita Bristibar salo, Mahendraganj Community Health Centre (CHC)-ni Medical Superintendent aro Senior Medical &amp; Health Officer-in-Charge Dr NA Khan, CHC-ni ning·o donggipa dingtang dingtang health centre-rangona re·ange, ma·giparangna aro bi·sarangna CMSMS-ni bosturangko suale on·angaha.<br />
Ma·giparangna aro bi·sarangna CMSMS-ni bosturangko suale on·anganio, Dr Khan baksana Mahendraganj CHC-ni dingtang dingtang official-rang, nurse-rang aro gipinrangba dongpaaha.<br />
Ia CMSMS-ni bosturangara, an·pakdaldalgipa ma·giparangna aro atchidaldal bi·sarangna an·seng baljokaniko on·na, rongtal an·talaniko rakkina, sok kanani aro somoi gita sanna bananirangko ra·na didiani bak gita suale on·gipa bosturang ong·a.<br />
CMSMS-ni bosturangko suale on·na aro sanchakram biaprango sanna banani kamrangko nipilna gita Dr Khan, dingtangmancha Ghegapara aro Kamarpara Urban Health &amp; Wellness Centre-rangonaba re·angaha.<br />
Dingtang dingtang health program-rang, jekai Tuberculosis (TB) Program, Non-Communicable Disease (NCD), Malaria Control aro gipin program-rangni kamrangko nipilna gita ua Bortola-onaba re·angaha.<br />
Manderangna an·seng baljokaniko on·anio kamrangko nina gita Dr Khan aro uni dol, Baksapara-o ong·atenggipa Health Mela program-onaba re·angaha.</p>
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		<title>Can India avoid a rare home T20I series defeat?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New Delhi, Oct 15: India’s reputation as the world’s dominant T20I side is facing an uncomfortable examination, with the West Indies threatening to inflict a rare bilateral series defeat on home soil and expose the shortcomings of a team that appears far less invincible than its ranking suggests. The five-match series is delicately poised at [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>New Delhi, Oct 15:</strong> India’s reputation as the world’s dominant T20I side is facing an uncomfortable examination, with the West Indies threatening to inflict a rare bilateral series defeat on home soil and expose the shortcomings of a team that appears far less invincible than its ranking suggests.<br />
The five-match series is delicately poised at 2-2 after the West Indies produced a commanding 24-run victory in the fourth T20 International in Hyderabad on Wednesday, leaving India with no room for error ahead of Saturday’s series decider in Bengaluru.<br />
For a team expected to dictate terms in familiar conditions, the prospect of losing a home series against an opponent ranked below it would raise serious questions about preparation, tactical flexibility and the effectiveness of head coach Gautam Gambhir’s methods.<br />
India began the series with an eight-wicket victory, but the West Indies responded with a six-wicket win in the second match. The hosts regained the advantage with a 14-run triumph in the third T20I, only for the Caribbean side to expose their vulnerabilities once again in Hyderabad. The pattern has been particularly troubling for India: every time they have appeared capable of establishing control, the West Indies have found a way to drag the contest back into their favour.For Gambhir, whose coaching tenure has been marked by high expectations and an uncompromising approach, the series has become a test of credibility. India possess the resources, depth and experience to dominate a five-match contest at home, yet the West Indies have matched them blow for blow, demonstrating that reputation and rankings count for little when the opposition executes its plans more effectively.<br />
The fourth T20I was a particularly damaging illustration of the gap between India’s perceived superiority and their performance on the field. Shai Hope’s century powered the visitors to a formidable total, while Keemo Paul’s five-wicket haul dismantled the Indian batting line-up and secured a comprehensive victory.<br />
The result was not merely a setback on the scoreboard; it was a reminder that India’s celebrated batting depth can be rendered ineffective when the opposition combines disciplined bowling with intelligent execution.<br />
The defeat also raises uncomfortable questions about India’s ability to adapt when an opponent identifies weaknesses and exploits them repeatedly.<br />
A successful T20I side must be capable of responding to changing match situations, adjusting its plans and finding solutions when its preferred approach fails. India, however, have allowed the West Indies to remain firmly in contention throughout the series, turning what should have been a contest dominated by the higher-ranked side into a genuine fight for survival.<br />
Gambhir’s responsibility in this situation cannot be overlooked. A head coach is not expected to win every match, but he must ensure that a talented squad is adequately prepared, tactically equipped and capable of responding under pressure. When a team with India’s resources struggles to establish sustained control against a lower-ranked opponent, questions about the coaching staff’s planning and decision-making are inevitable.<br />
The final verdict will depend on the wider evidence, but the manner in which India have surrendered their advantage has given critics ample reason to demand answers.The rankings, however, require an important correction to the premise. According to the available ICC men’s T20I team rankings updated on October 15, India are second, behind England, while the West Indies occupy seventh place.<br />
The gap between the sides makes India’s inability to put the series beyond doubt even more striking, but it would be inaccurate to describe India as the current world No. 1.India’s bowling has been another source of concern. The West Indies amassed 247 for three in Hyderabad, with Hope remaining unbeaten on 102 off 50 deliveries and Sherfane Rutherford contributing an unbeaten 49 off 26 balls. The visitors exploited India’s inability to contain the scoring rate, while 18 extras further compounded the hosts’ problems. In reply, India were dismissed for 223 in 19.3 overs despite Sanju Samson’s explosive 56 off 23 balls and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s 41. Such performances raise a fundamental question: what exactly is India’s plan when their aggressive batting approach or preferred bowling combinations fail? The coaching staff must be judged not simply by victories, but by its ability to prepare players for different scenarios and ensure that mistakes are not repeated. Gambhir cannot be held personally responsible for every misjudged shot or expensive over, but neither can the coaching setup escape scrutiny when the same match-management concerns continue to surface.<br />
The historical context adds to the pressure. India’s last bilateral T20I series defeat at home came against Australia in February 2019, when Virat Kohli’s side lost both matches in Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru.<br />
Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 113 in the second match sealed Australia’s seven-wicket victory and completed a 2-0 series sweep.<br />
Seven years later, India are once again facing the prospect of surrendering a home series, this time against a West Indies side that has shown considerable resilience and tactical conviction. The visitors have already demonstrated that they can chase down a huge target and defend one under pressure. <strong><em>(Agencies)</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Dew could play decisive role in India-West Indies T20I decider</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, Oct 15: Dew could prove to be a decisive factor in the fifth and final T20 International between India and the West Indies at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, with the toss likely to influence the strategies of both teams in the series decider. The five-match contest is level at 2-2 after the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bengaluru, Oct 15:</strong> Dew could prove to be a decisive factor in the fifth and final T20 International between India and the West Indies at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, with the toss likely to influence the strategies of both teams in the series decider.<br />
The five-match contest is level at 2-2 after the West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in Hyderabad on Wednesday.<br />
With the series at stake, both sides will be keen to exploit the conditions at a venue renowned for its batting-friendly pitch and relatively short boundaries.<br />
Evening conditions are expected to be humid, with temperatures hovering around 23 degrees Celsius at 7 pm IST before dropping to approximately 22 degrees by 10 pm. Humidity is forecast to remain around 85 per cent, raising the possibility of dew settling on the outfield as the match progresses.<br />
Under such circumstances, the captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, as a wet ball can make it difficult for bowlers, particularly spinners, to maintain their grip and control. Dew can also help batters play their strokes more freely, making it challenging for teams to defend substantial totals.<br />
India have already experienced the impact of these conditions during the series. In the second T20I, they posted an imposing 249 for five, only for the West Indies to complete the chase in 18.3 overs.<br />
Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford capitalised on the batting-friendly conditions, while Indian spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav struggled to contain the scoring rate, conceding 63 and 53 runs respectively.<br />
However, the fourth T20I demonstrated that defending a big total remains possible with effective execution.<br />
The West Indies scored 247 for three, powered by Hope’s unbeaten century, before restricting India to 223 in 19.3 overs to secure a 24-run victory.<br />
The Chinnaswamy Stadium’s reputation for high-scoring encounters could further intensify the contest. Its square boundaries measure approximately 54 metres, while the straight boundary is around 70 metres, offering power-hitters ample opportunities to clear the ropes.<br />
The venue’s most recent T20I, between India and Afghanistan in January 2024, ended in a tie after both teams scored 212. India eventually prevailed in the Super Over.<br />
Historical figures also suggest that chasing is not necessarily a guaranteed advantage at the ground. Of the nine international matches cited in the venue record, teams batting second won four, while sides batting first secured three victories, with two matches ending without a result.<br />
India will need to prepare for both scenarios, ensuring their bowlers can adapt to changing conditions. While the toss could provide an advantage, disciplined bowling, sound tactical decisions and effective execution will ultimately determine which side claims the series in Bengaluru.<em><strong> (Agencies)</strong></em></p>
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