10 MAY 2022

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Lankan PM quits as crisis deepens; MP among 5 killed in violent clashes Over 180 injured; nationwide curfew imposed COLOMBO, MAY 9 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Monday after clinging on to power for weeks, following unprecedented anti-government protests demanding his ouster as well as the administration led by his younger brother and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the country’s worst economic crisis that led to acute shortages of staple food, fuel and power.

A r uling-party MP were among five people killed during the clashes, the police said.

Mahinda’s resignation came hours after his supporters attacked anti-regime protesters outside President Gotabaya’s office, leaving around 187 people injured and triggering widespread violence against pro-Rajapaksa politicians. At least four people, including a ruling party MP, were killed in the subsequent violence.

Prime Minister Mahinda, 76, sent his resignation letter to President Gotabaya after violent scenes were witnessed in Colombo.

Mahinda in his resignation letter said that he is stepping down to pave the way for the All-Party Interim Government to be formed. He said that he will be “ready to make any sacrifice even in the future in order to help the people and the government overcome the present crisis.”

Obligation of state to ensure children attend school: SC NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (PTI): Concerned over students who had to drop out of school because their parents/guardians lost their jobs or livelihood due to the Covid pandemic, Supreme Court Monday said there is an obligation on all states and UTs to ensure that children attend schools.

A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai directed NCPCR to initiate a portal where the action taken by all the states and UTs in this matter is uploaded. The top court asked the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to file an affidavit after examining a report from the states and UTs within eight weeks.

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Azo made UDA cochairman; panel on Naga issue revised

D I M A P U R , M AY 9 (NPN): Nagaland governor has conferred upon Kuzholuzo Azo Neinu, leader of the NPF Legislature party as the co-chairman on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the rank and status of a cabinet minister with immediate effect.

Meanwhile, the state government has revised the Core Committee of the Parliamentary Committee on Naga Political Issue with immediate effect.

The Core Committee is headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio as convener; deputy CM Y Patton and UDA chairman TR Zeliang as co-conveners; Neiba Kronu minister planning & coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs as member secretary and all Supporter of Sri Lanka’s ruling party tugs a member of anti-government demonstrator in Colombo on Monday. ministers, advisers, MPs and MLAs of various parties The Cabinet was also capital, was imposed island- others injured in a shootincluding one Independent dissolved with the resigna- wide with immediate effect, ing at the residence of the legislator as members. tion of the Prime Minister. a police spokesperson said. Chairman of the WeeraEarlier, Mahinda’s According to local me- ketiya Pradeshiya Sabha, supporters attacked anti- dia, police fired tear gas police said. government protesters at twice to disperse a mob that Ancestral home of RaMynaGoGama and Go- attempted to force their way japaksas set on fire: The taGoGama protest sites. into Temple Trees. ancestral home of the RajThe tents opposite Temple According to reports, apaksas in Hambantota has Trees, the official residence Amarakeerthi Athukorala, been set on fire by a group of of the prime minister, were a ruling member of parlia- anti-government protestors, Spl. Correspondent dismantled by a mob. ment, from the Polonnaruwa hours after Mahinda RajPolice used water can- district opened fire and criti- apaksa resigned on Monday. NEW DELHI, MAY 9 nons to disperse the unruly cally wounded two people Video footage showed (NPN): NSCN (I-M) leadruling party protestors. The blocking his car in the town the entire house of Prime ership is likely to hold talks police formed a human of Nittambuwa when his car Minister Rajapaksa and his with Government of India’s chain to prevent the pro- was surrounded by anti-gov- younger brother and Presi- representative for Naga potesters from entering Go- ernment groups. One of the dent Gotabaya Rajapaksa litical talks, AK Mishra in taGoGama. However, the victims died of his injuries. in Medamulana in Hamban- Delhi this week.

Highly placed sources mob pushed their way past Later, when the angry tota city was burning away the police human chain and mobs toppled the car, he fled as protestors hooted away, informed that a delegation attacked GotaGoGama. and took refuge in a build- the Daily Mirror reported. of NSCN (I-M) leaders have Around 173 people were ing and committed suicide Prime Minister’s in already reached Delhi while injured in the attack. by pulling his own revolver. Kurunegala was also set more were expected arrive Army were deployed Later, the lawmaker and his on fire by protesters while the national capital soon.

It may be mentioned to the protest sites to bring personal security officer were a mob also destroyed D A the situation under control. found dead, the police said. Rajapaksa Memorial- con- that AK Mishra during his Curfew, which was initially In a separate case, two structed in the memory of recent visit to Nagaland held series of meetings with the declared in the national people were killed and nine the father of Mahinda.

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Rupee slumps to all-time low of 77.44 MUMBAI, MAY 9 (PTI): Extending its losses for a second day, the rupee on Monday slumped by 54 paise to close at a record low of 77.44 against the US dollar, pressured by the strength of the American currency overseas and unabated foreign fund outflows.

Forex traders said risk appetite has weakened amid rising bond yields in the US and mounting concerns about inflation that may trigger more aggressive rate hikes by global central banks.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 77.17 against the greenback, and finally settled for the day at 77.44, down 54 paise over its previous close. During the trading session, the rupee touched its lifetime low of 77.52. On Friday, the rupee had slumped 55 paise to close at 76.90. In the last two trading sessions, the rupee has lost 109 paise against the

Weakening rupee attributed to rising oil prices, stronger dollar greenback.

“Indian Rupee spot plunged to record lows, tracking weakness in Asian peers amid a stronger dollar index and surging treasury yields in the US,” Royce Vargheese Joseph - Research Analyst - Currency and Energy, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers said.

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Centre, NSCN (I-M) likely to hold talks in Delhi this week NSCN (I-M) leadership led by its general secretary and chief negotiator Th. Muivah.

Though several rounds of meetings have been held in Nagaland, sources said that there were still some issues that needed to be worked out.

However, sources said that Centre was firm on resolving the decades old Naga political issue by bringing about an inclusive solution that would be acceptable to all and lasting.

And for this to happen, a consensus is needed to be arrived at for “one solution/

agreement,” sources added.

During his week-long visit to Nagaland, Mishra took note of the views shared by various Naga Political Groups and also the civil society organizations.

The same has been briefed

by Mishra to his “higher ups”, sources stated.

Sources said that the role of Mishra is to carry forward what has been already discussed between the NPGs and the former interlocutor.

Government of India is clear on its part and it is committed to resolve the Naga issue once and for all, sources said.

nessed a sharp sell off as real rates in the US turned positive and investors turned risk averse evaluating the need for a higher rate hike to tame inflation going forward, Joseph said.

Joseph further said “elevated crude prices and rising domestic inflation, well above RBI’s upper band, might prompt further FII selling from domestic securities. Meanwhile, RBI’s off cycle meeting on 4th May did little to strengthen the Rupee. Going forward, we might see the rupee spot weakening towards 77.8 levels.”

T h e d o l l a r i n d ex , which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.33 per cent higher at 104, tracking rising US yields amid fears about higher interest rates.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell 1.68 per cent to USD 110.50 per barrel.

Centre responds to plea on minority status to Hindus

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (ANI): Ministry of Minority Affairs on Monday told the Supreme Court that the power to notify minorities is vested with the Union government and any decision in this regard will be taken after discussion with state governments and other stakeholders.

In a fresh affidavit, the Ministry said the Central government has notified six communities as minority communities under section 2C of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.

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DGCA to probe allegations against IndiGo airlines Probe into Mon incident complete: Army Chief

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (PTI/AGENCIES ): India’s aviation regulator DGCA has formed a three-member team to conduct a “factfinding enquiry” into IndiGo recently barring a speciallyabled child from boarding a flight at the Ranchi airport as he was in a “state of panic”, officials said on Monday.

Based on the outcome of the enquiry, further action shall entail,” Directorate General of Civil Aviation noted in a statement. IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta expressed regret on Monday and said the airline staff took the best possible decision under difficult circumstances.

Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Twitter that no human being should have to go through this and he himself is investigating the Ranchi incident.

Meanwhile, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has asked Jharkhand police to lodge an FIR against IndiGo as there was a prima facie violation of section 7 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, which is cognisable in nature.

NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo also asked DGCA to initiate an inquiry in the matter and take necessary action against the

airline and its manager. The incident came to light after other passengers highlighted it on social media on Sunday.

DGCA chief Arun Kumar told PTI Sunday that the aviation regulator has sought a report from IndiGo on the matter.

A passenger, Manisha Gupta, posted about the incident in detail on LinkedIn on Sunday. She said the adolescent with special needs was in great discomfort at the Ranchi airport on Saturday.

“Then we witnessed the full display of brute authority and power. The IndiGo staff declared that the child would not be allowed to take the

flight because he was a risk to other passengers.

“The IndiGo manager also said something on lines of ‘behaviours such as this, and that of drunk passengers, deems them unfit to travel’,” Gupta wrote. The other passengers opposed him resolutely and demanded that the child and his parents board the flight as soon as possible, she informed.

However, IndiGo staff did not change their decision of barring the child from taking the flight, Gupta said.

IndiGo has been accused of harassment and rude behaviour by its staff with passengers on several occasions.

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (PTI): Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Monday said the investigation into the December 4 firing incident in Mon district has been completed and the report is now undergoing legal scrutiny.

In an interaction with a group of journalists, he also suggested that standard operating procedures and drills could be refined based on the findings of the report.

The botched counterinsurgency operation at Oting village in Mon district of Nagaland claimed the lives

Tuli area mine contractors oppose govt’s move to auction coal

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Tuli Area Coal Miner Contractors’ Association (TACMCA) has expressed strong opposition to the directorate of geology & mining’s invitation for expression of interest and quotation for auctioning of Nagaland coal vide advertisement published on May 7, 2022.

In a press release, TACMCA president and secretary stated that there were at least five coal mining lease (CML) holders, two coal outsource licensees of different firms and individuals along with 120-130 coal miners were actively involved in coal mining business under Tuli sector, Mokokchung district.

The association also

50,000 MT of coal mine depot/stock including coal at the mining site available under Tuli sector.

TACMCA claimed that prior to the publication of the advertisement, the directorate of G&M “having malafide intention” issued an order vide NO.DGM/ COAL/RAKE(GEN)/2022, Dated March 31, 2022 stating inter alia “cancellation & invalidation of all NOC for rake outward booking of Nagaland Coal from various loading points”.

The association has accused the G&M department of “arbitrarily” and without any consultation cancelling and invalidating all 19

firms on the alleged ground of logistic problems and non-availability of coal in the respective stockyards including those firms of CML Holders under Tuli Sector with immediate effect.

After the issuance of the impugned cancellation & invalidation order dated March 31, 2022, TACMCA said that G&M department through an inspection team visited the Tuli sector on April 28, 2022. After spot inspection, verification and survey, the association claimed the inspection team expressed “full satisfaction” on the abundant availability of coal stock/depot under Tuli Sector. On the same day,

TACMCA said it also appealed to the inspection team to pursue and press for revocation of the impugned order March 31, 2022 before the higher authority. While it was hoping for revoking the impugned order and smooth flow of coal mining business and activities, the association said the state government through G&M directorate has quite contrary to the inspection team’s impression on the availability of coal stock, published the advertisement on May 7, 2022.

TACMCA claimed it clearly reflects that the advertisement was published “on the behest of some individual vested interest”.

To discuss the depart-

ment’s advertisement, TACMCA held an emergency general meeting at Tuli Town on May 8, 2022. At the meeting, the house “unanimously resolved and affirmed” that “henceforth the TACMCA shall in no way cooperate with the execution, operation of coal mining activities under Tuli Sector with any department, firm and or individual” in view of the purported execution of auctioning of Nagaland Coal.

TACMCA also affirmed that any firm, association or individual venturing and taking part in the alleged auctioning process and subsequent execution of works would be doing so “at their own peril.”

of 14 civilians and it triggered a massive public outcry in the state. The Army had ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident, headed by a Major General.

“The investigation into the Mon incident has been completed. The report has been submitted and presently the legal scrutiny of the report is taking place,” Gen Pande said.

“Just like in the past, if we find some personnel who have not followed the standard operating procedures and guidelines, action as per the due process of military law will be taken,”

he said. The Army chief indicated that the report delved into aspects such as a revision of the SOPs and refining the drills.

“It is all part of the report,” he said when asked whether the Army is changing any SOP. Gen Pande suggested that the process of addressing shortcomings would be based on the findings of the report. “Some of it has already happened,” he said. Apart from the Court of Inquiry by the Army, the state government appointed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident.

Power deptt cautions consumers of miscreants D I M A P U R , M AY 9 (NPN): Power department has cautioned all consumers, especially the bulk consumers (consumers with their own distribution transformers), to be cautious of some miscreants stealing energy meters, cut–out/Kit-Kat and cutting off the copper wire.

In a public notice, Dimapur electrical division executive engineer Y Akito Sema informed that on May 9, at around 10 a.m. one accused posing as a lineman of the department was caught red-handed while trying to replace the seal of energy meter illegally at West Yard colony, Dimapur.

Akito said the accused,

who was trying to lure the consumer and extort money, was handed over to the SubUrban PS after filing an FIR. In this regard, consumers have been advised to insist on the government ID card. It also urged consumers to not allow any field workers into the premises without uniform.

The consumers have been requested to immediately report to the concerned sub-divisional officers or hand over the culprit to the police. Further, the consumers of all categories have been advised to secure their energy meters and all other electrical equipment in their (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

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MoS John Barla graced Moatsü at Longchem

(Inset) John Barla speaking at the festival at Longchem. (R) A cultural trope presenting a folk dance. (Twitter)

NEWS IN BRIEF Committee on Estimates sitting on May 20: Chairman of the Committee on Estimates, Dr. Chotisuh Sazo has convened a meeting of the committee on May 20, 10:30 am in the committee room of the assembly secretariat, Kohima. In this regard, the chairman has requested all the members of the committee to attend the meeting as scheduled.

DS to organise spelling bee competition: Dorian’s Society Dimapur has informed that it would be oragnising Dimapur district’s first “Spell Bee Competition” on June 11, at DBIDL building, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur in aid of its silver jubilee celebrations with entry level from Grade VIIIX. Interested schools have been informed to contact organising committee at 7005775140 or 8974037334.

Ban on SUPs in Zunheboto: Office of the Zunheboto DC through EAC Zunheboto, N Nyamok Konyak has informed all the administration offices within Zunheboto district that as per notification of the state government, department of Urban Development on ban of Single-Use Plastics (SUP), the district administration offices have been directed to take up active steps to tackle the menace of plastic waste and implement the ban under their respective jurisdictions.

Tuensang DPDB meeting on May 11: The monthly meeting of the Tuensang District Planning and Development Board is scheduled to be held on May 13, 11 am in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner, Tuensang. In this regard, all the DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Pijush Karmakar, CO, 89 RCC and assistant CO Anand Patel called on Nagaland Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (NBOCWWB) chairman Dr. Kekhrie Yhome and chief executive officer T. Chubayanger at the board office on May 2. The officials discussed social security for its employees. (DIPR)

NSCN (I-M) Angami region reaffirms support for FA

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) Angami region has unanimously reaffirmed its support for the Framework Agreement during the Angami region “national workers meeting” held on May 9 in Kohima.

In a press release, NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that at the meeting, the members expressed

appreciation to prime minister, Narendra Modi’s wisdom, late Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah under whose leadership the framework agreement was signed.

The members urged upon the government of India and its representatives “not to shy away from the historic agreement that was signed in full view of

the whole world and to implement the Framework Agreement at the earliest”.

The meeting pointed out that the “Indo-Naga” issue had been “stretched far too long” and to bring a permanent solution, they discussed that Framework Agreement was the “only honorable and respectable solution.”

Agriculture department officials visit Tseminyu

DIMAPUR: Officials from the directorate of Agriculture led by joint director, Dr. I. Amenla accompanied by district agriculture officer (DAO) Kohima and staff visited Tseminyu district on May 7, as part of the concurrent monitoring of the various schemes and activities of the department.

According to a DIPR report, the team visited two farm schools under Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) and interacted with women farmers and farm school teachers and reviewed the progress of their activities.

Officers from Agriculture department during their visit to Tseminyu district on May 7. (DIPR)

Later, the team held a meeting with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ATMAs and staff from the department of Agriculture,

Tseminyu at KVK, Tesophenyu.

During the meeting, Dr. I. Amenla encouraged them to regularly visit the

Farmer’s fields and to bring about innovative ideas in the farming system.

She also advised them to continue crop watch as Fall Army Worm (FAW) was reported again this year.

In this regard, the joint director urged upon them to quickly report so that timely control measures could be followed to address the issue.

Encouraging the women farmers, Dr. I. Amenla advised them to sustain their group through various activities and to voice for equality and same

wage for the same job.

She also informed them that the Farmer’s Interest Groups (FIGs) were formed to uplift their socioeconomic status.

During the interaction with the KVKs, Dr. I. Amenla emphasised on one to one interaction with farmers which she said was the only way to feel the pulse of farmers.

She further encouraged them not to lose touch with farmers and to listen and get feedbacks of farmers as it should be “a two way linkages to achieve a common purpose.”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1st Death anniversary

We, the bereaved family members and relatives of Lt. Kumbuikhonlu Sophia, who left for her heavenly abode on 03/05/2022, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals who stood by us through prayers and supported in many ways.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual by name and pray to Almighty God to grant His abundant blessings upon everyone.

of our beloved father Lt C Yichumo Mozhui

Died: 10th May 2021 A year has passed since you left us for your eternal home in heaven. But our hearts are still wounded for you, losing you is our biggest regret and we miss you everyday. Your sweet and loving memories will always be treasured in our hearts forever until we meet again.

Loving wife, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

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1st Death anniversary of Late Abeni Lotha

January 1, 1963 – May 10, 2021

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DIMAPUR: Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School (PVHSS) celebrated the 161st birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore at Pranab Jubilee auditorium on May 9. In a press release, PVHSS informed that during the programme, primary section introduced the ceremony with portrait of Guru Maharaj and Kabi Guru Rabindranath Tagore and presented poems, dances and speeches. The students also paid tribute to “Kabi Guru.” Meanwhile, in the second session, higher secondary students presented songs, dances and poetry.

by Assam-Nagaland Borders Peace Co-ordination Committee, cultural songs were presented by Lirmen Village Council, Changdang Village Council and traditional dances by Japu, Lakhuni and Aonokpu villages, traditional firemaking and traditional thread spinning were presented by Longjendang village and traditional Tug of War were presented by Longjemdang village, Satsukba village and Nokpu village respectively.

Earlier in the day, the special guest inaugurated the Amphitheatre for Cultural and Tribal Utility Centre which was funded by the ministry of Tribal Affairs.

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various programmes and projects under his ministry and announced plans to construct a community hall and residential school at Longchem town.

Meanwhile, chief host, minister for Tribal Affairs & Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along Longkumer while delivering Moatsü greetings called upon the people of Japukong to march in unity and to preserve the culture.

He asserted that the only heritage of the people was their tradition, culture and identity.

During the Cultural presentation, goodwill message and cultural extravaganza were presented

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DIMAPUR: Minister of State (MoS), minority affairs, John Barla graced the Moatsü festival, organised by the Japukong Senso Senden (JSS) at Amphitheatre for Cultural and Tribal Utility centre, Longchem town on May 6.

According to a DIPR report, special guest at the festival, John Barla while expressing his deep admiration for the Naga culture and attire also acknowledged the people of Japukong for their warm welcome.

He lauded the Naga people for preserving their rich culture and traditions.

Barla also highlighted

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FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Remembrance

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WEATHER FORECAST MAY 10

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A shower and t-storm; warmer 27 24 Aizawl

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm

23 19

Guwahati Humid with a thunderstorm

30 24

A shower and thunderstorm

25 20

Imphal

Itanagar Very warm with a thunderstorm 28 20 Shillong

Partly sunny with a t-storm

20 16

Kohima

Periods of sun with a t-storm

21 18

Dimapur Very warm with a thunderstorm 27 23 Mkg

Partly sunny with a t-storm

23 18

Tuensang Clouds and sun, a few showers 17 14

Humid with a thunderstorm

23 20

Zunheboto Humid with a thunderstorm

20 16

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Motorcycle expedition flagged off in Kohima DIMAPUR: Rotary Club Kohima president, Rotary International, Kezhokhoto Savi flagged off a motorcycle expedition, initiated by 10 Rotarian bikers from International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians (IFMR) Chapter India at main road, Box Cutting, Kohima, on May 7.

According to a DIPR report, 10 Rotarian bikers from several Rotary Clubs in Bangalore initiated the expedition for a “humanitarian mission”.

The bikers rode across the seven sister states and visited Kohima on the May 5 and 6, where a meeting was held with Rotary Club Kohima.

The IFMR is the fellowship group of Rotarians who share a common interest of motorcycling and is the largest of the 1 0 0 + Ro t a r y Fe l l ow ship with around 2800 members in 30 different countries, DIPR report informed.

Meanwhile, IFMR India chapter president Ajit Ram called upon Rotary Club of Kohima to start a sub-chapter by encouraging local bikers to join the initiative.

Neiba Kronu along with village leaders of Khezhakeno and Leshemi and others on Monday.

DIMAPUR: Minister for Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu on Monday, inaugurated common water reservoir tank for Khezhakeno village and Leshemi village at Dzühari/Dzühako (Chahako) under Phek district.

In a press release, PS to minister, Welete Kapfo informed that while speaking at the programme, Kronu said the common water reservoir tank was inaugurated “for peace and prosperity”.

Expressing happiness over the coming together of Leshemi and Khezhakeno village with mutual understanding, the minister asked Chakhesang Public Organ-

isation (CPO) to spread this positive development to other villages for peaceful existence.

He also acknowledged everyone for their efforts “in settling the decade old conflict between Leshemi and Khezhakeno.”

In his speech, CPO president Vezuhü Keyho also appreciated the wisdom of the two villages, Neiba Kronu, district administration, church leaders and past CPO officials for their efforts in resolving the decades-old dispute.

“Every problem has its own solution but the best way is mutual understanding and love, which has been displayed by the two

villages,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Phek deputy commissioner (DC) Razouvolie Dozo also stressed on the need to maintain good relationships with immediate neighbours.

He expressed optimism that the two villages would continue to uphold the good things that arrived in the inauguration of the water reservoir for peace and progress in the long run.

Further, expressing happiness to learn that the leaders of the two villages have agreed to coexist peacefully, the DC cautioned that any unwanted element damaging the common reservoir would be seriously dealt with by the administration.

Speaking on behalf of Khezhakeno village, Khezhakeno Youth Organisation (KYO) president, Lhouvetsho Pfüno appealed to both the villages to forgive each other for past mistakes and said “let this day be a start towards the beginning of a new era of peaceful coexistence between the two villages.”

SP Phek Vesupra Kezo, Leshemi Village Council chairman, Ngupelo Lasushe and Tenyimi Public Organization (TPO) president Timikha Koza also delivered short speeches at the inaugural programme.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Pfütsero additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Japheth Woch, dedicatory prayer was offered by Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) executive secretary Rev. Khrotso Mero, Leshemi village presented folk tune while vote of thanks was proposed by Pfütsero Town Welfare Committee convenor Mezelo Lomi.

The programme was also attended by Chakhesang Mothers’ Association.

The two villages will now share water from the common reservoir tank following the peaceful resolution of their decades-old conflict between the two villages, the release informed.

Members of AIDA and others inaugurating a virtual learning tool at one of the schools.

DIMAPUR: With an objective to enhance teaching and learning processes through smart learning and technologies, ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) Don Bosco implementing SBI Gram Seva programme in Dimapur, inaugurated five smart classrooms, one science lab and one computer lab at various government schools under all five adopted villages— Diezephe, Urra, Bade, Tsithrongse and Khriezephe.

In a press release,

DIMAPUR: With an objective to identify “major loopholes in educational institutions” and government offices, Kiphire Tuensang District Sumi Students Union (KTDSSU) conducted its first phase of tour under its jurisdiction from May 2-6 on the theme “To provide good and quality education”.

In a press release, KTDSSU president Isuka Sumi and general secretary Tonika Aye stated that during their tour, the union “found many discrepancies in almost all government aided schools”.

KTDSSU said that the schools were facing “shortages of teachers and lacking behind without proper development and others basic necessary infrastructures”.

With regard to shortage of teachers, the union urged upon the department of School Education (DOSE) that GMS Phisami village under SDEO & EBRC Seyochung was functioning without maths teacher.

It said GHS Sitimi town under the establishment of DEO Kiphire was short of English, Maths

and Science teachers while GPS Shothumi ‘A’ village was suffering shortage of teacher, with two teachers alone, looking after five classrooms.

In this regard, KTDSSU requested the responsible department to look into the matter on priority and deploy teachers.

It also warned and reminded absentee teachers posted under GPS Lukhami village under EBRC Seyochung town to “eliminate the illegal practice of proxy teacher” and to be in their posting place. KTDSSU expressed disappointment to see the condition of students facing difficulties at GMS Sikiur ‘B’ village under SDEO Shamator town where the teachers were absent from their duty “except drawing teacher, peon and chowkidar.”

The union urged upon the teachers posted at GMS Sikiur ‘B’ village and GPS Lukhami village to be stationed at their own posting place and perform their duty within five days.

KTDSSU warned that the union would take its own course of action as per department service

rules, if the erring teachers failed to comply within the stipulated time.

Meanwhile, on Monday, the union during its tour, “found out that except ADC office”, CHC & GHS at ADC Seyochung town all other department—SDAO agriculture, SDEO education office at seyochung town were “not functioning properly.”

Besides PHC and GHS Sitimi town, KTDSSU claimed that all the offices under EAC Sitimi town headquarters—CDPO & BDO offices were not functioning well, including EAC office Sitimi town.

It also claimed that “none of the veterinary staff in Sitimi town were on duty.”

Reiterating its statement on March 16, the union has asked those posted under KTDSSU jurisdiction to be in their posting place.

Reaffirming its statement, the union also reminded government employees under KTDSSU jurisdiction to be stationed and to execute their duties “before the union takes further action”.

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neighboring villages.

At Diezephe village, a computer lab was set up to provide computer education to rural students by training them in courses including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft power point, content developing, internet applications, etc.

Smar t classrooms, computer lab and science lab were also inaugurated in the presence of SBI Dimapur and AIDA officials along with officials from various government schools.

KDLSA essay KTDSSU visit educational competition: prize institutions; finds ‘discrepancies’ distribution held DIMAPUR: A prize distribution programme for the recently conducted essay competition, organised by Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) was held at Tyrannus Boys Hostel, Jakhama (TBHJ) on May 8.

A press release from Tyrannus Boys Hostel, Jakhama informed that the prizes were presented by the hostel proprietor Neisedeno Savi.

The essay competition which was conducted by Kohima District Legal Services Authority at Tyrannus Boys Hostel Jakhama, was participated by around 40 boys.

At the programme, first, second and third prizes went to Renathung Robert Humtsoe, Lemkohli Sangtam and Sedevikho Keyho respectively.

Certificates of appreciation were also presented to all the participants of the essay competition.

The programme was chaired by hostel Warden Thorhu.

Mokokchung BJP Mahila Morcha along with members of the district party observed Mother’s Day at Care & Support Society (orphanage home), at Chungtia village on May 8.

Jalukie battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (North) carried out a tree plantation drive at Gaili Village under Peren district on May 6. The plantation drive saw participation from 25 villagers. Altogether, 100 saplings were planted.

IRCSN conduct programmes on ‘World Red Cross Day’

D I M A P U R : Va r i o u s branches of the Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) celebrated “World Red Cross Day 2022” on the theme, “Be Human Kind” on May 8.

To celebrate the day, ICRS branches across the state

AIDA informed that the introduction of smar t classrooms was to help increase learning engagement of students for better performance in their academics.

A science lab was established at a government school in Bade village with the objective to inculcate creative thinking among students.

This, AIDA informed, would provide opportunities to access a science lab for rural students not only at Bade village but also the

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carried out various programmes and provided aid to people in their vicinities.

Kohima: In Kohima, the IRCS Kohima branch celebrated World Red Cross Day with the inmates of Kripa Foundation, Centre for treatment and rehabilita-

tion at High School Colony, Kohima.

In a press release, IRCS Kohima branch, joint secretary, Santu Thapa informed that during the programme at the centre, a brief introduction on the significance of the day was presented by

Kohima district branch secretary, T. Louis Solo while a short talk on the theme was delivered by Santu Thapa.

IRCS Kohima branch office bearers and managing committee members were present.

Later, face masks, sani-

tation packs, T-shirts and ration were donated to the centre.

T s e m i n y u : I RC S Tseminyu branch observed World Red Cross Day on the theme “Be Human Kind”, at Rengma Student Union Office on May 8 with

deputy commissioner (DC), Tseminyu, Dr. Zasekoulie Chusi and theme speaker, Jacob Keppen.

After the programme, gifts were presented to the old aged and destitute women on account of Mothers’ Day.

SCTE Kohima organises club activities

DIMAPUR: As part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, State College of Teacher Education (SCTE) Kohima conducted club activities on theme “Insight to creativity” on May 5 in the college hall.

In a press release, SCTE informed that in her opening remarks, principal, Dr. Elizabeth Walling highlighted the importance of co-curricular activities in the academic life, which, she said was necessary for developing creative skills.

She also gave highlighted the significance of celebrating India’s rich history, culture and recent events.

Highlights of the event included demonstration of paper making, quiz competition, salad making, poster making, karaoke, face painting,

extempore speech, science exhibition, etc.

Earlier, the inaugural session was chaired by Hukavi and invocation was offered by Verhazo Dawhuo while the closing function was chaired by assistant professor State College of Teacher Education, Tiajungla.

Later after the event, prizes were presented to all the winners. “The gastronome club” emerged as overall champions.

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TAMULPUR (ASSAM), MAY 9 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to all-round development of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam with both the Centre and the state government fulfilling 90 per cent of the Bodo Accord clauses.

A fresh package of Rs 500 crore will be approved soon for the BTR region which comprises Bodo community majority districts of the North-eastern state, he said.

Seven years ago, the BJP had promised to drive out insurgency from the boundaries of Assam and the home ministry under the guidance of the prime minister has brought most militant outfits to sign peace accords with 9,000 militants having surrendered so far, Shah said here in Tamulpur district in BTR bordering Bhutan. ‘’It was from the BTR that we had promised to make the region free from insurgency, bomb blasts and gunfights and in such a short

Amit Shah with Himanta Biswa Sarma at foundation stone laying ceremony of BSF Central Workshop and Store, in Tamulpur, Monday. (PTI) time, we have signed peace accords, brought former militants to the mainstream and both the central and the Assam governments have fulfilled 90 per cent of the clauses of the Accord,’’ he said.

The central government in January 2020 signed an agreement – the Bodo Peace Accord - with insurgent group National Demo-

cratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) providing political and economic bonanza.

Bodo insurgents have been fighting for a separate state for the community since the late 1980s.

During the three years of the accord signing, the government promised a package of Rs 1,500 crore for the development of BTR. However, a special package

of Rs 1,980 has been approved by the Centre and the state while an additional package of Rs 500 crore is under consideration and it will be approved soon’’, Shah said.

Speaking after the ground-breaking ceremony for a Central Workshop and Stores (CENWESTO) for the Central Armed Paramilitary Force and launch

of a centre for Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) here, Shah said that both are examples of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and will provide employment opportunities to youths.

The CENWESTO will be the country’s second such workshop which will be used for supplying weapons to several North-eastern and eastern states and repairing them.

Goods produced from Khadi and Village Industries here will be supplied to 107 canteens of paramilitary forces initially and later to all across the country.

The union home minister, who is on a two-day visit to the state, earlier visited the Mankachar border outpost in South SalmaraMankachar district along the Indo-Bangladesh border and reviewed the prevailing security situation with senior BSF officials.

On the Bodo people, Shah said, ‘’We have fulfilled the promises made to the people of BTR and are committed to ensure their social, cultural, economic and political empower-

ment.”

The development of the Bodo language, culture and economy is not the concern of people alone and both the governments are committed to the all-round development of Bodoland, he said.

Referring to BJP leader Biswajit Daimary, Shah said that for the first time since independence, a Bodo leader has become the speaker of the Assam Assembly and ‘’we are all proud of this’’.

Speaking about the CENWESTO-II, he said that Rs 500 crore will be invested in the project and it will cater to the frontiers of West Bengal, North Bengal, Guwahati, Shillong, Manipur, Cachar and Tripura.

It will lead to a savings of Rs 25 crore in supply and repair of weapons along with providing employment opportunities to the people of the region, the union home minister said. ‘’The KVIC centre not only ensures rural development alone but is also aimed at providing employment opportunities to the unemployed youths,” he said.

Correspondent IMPHAL, MAY 9: Employees of secretariat services of the Manipur government has announced an indefinite cease work strike starting from Tuesday.

Alleging irregularities in the disbursement of their monthly salaries, the employees under the aegis of Manipur Secretariat Services’ Association (MSSA) decided to launch the cease work strike against nondisbursement of monthly salary on the first day of every month.

Untimely and irregular in the disbursement of the salary has made all the employees of the state secretariat services, the administrative backbone of the Manipur government, suffered a lot, MSSA alleged.

Owing to irregularities in the disbursement, they were paying bank penalties for not repaying bank loans besides facing financial difficulties, affecting family budgeting etc. It has become a great loss to

all employees, the MSSA alleged. “…..we have no alternatives but to launch a cease work strike from w.e.f. 10th May 2022 until and unless a suitable settlement on the issue is arrived at,” the notice stated.

Though there was a standing order to clear the monthly salaries of all employees of state secretariat services by the first day of every month, they were not paid as per the order, an employee alleged.

Talking to this Correspondent, some employees alleged that earlier, they used to get the salary by the first day of every month.

Even if it was delayed, the same was disbursed within the fifth day of the month.

However, in the last few months, they were facing irregularities in the disbursement.

Not only this, employees serving as daily wage workers, workers of Central sponsored schemes like Anganwadi workers, mid-day-meal cooks etc. were not paid for months.

Tangkhul CSOs join ‘war on drugs’ campaign Displaced Brus to be resettled in Tripura by Aug: Bhoumik

Leaders of Tangkhul based CSOs at the meeting with chief minister N. Biren Singh in Imphal on Monday. (NP) Correspondent IMPHAL, MAY 9: After Poumai, Tangkhul based CSOs have also endorsed the Manipur government’s “war on drugs” campaign.

A delegation of representatives of various Tangkhul CSOs on Monday submitted a copy of the resolution extending their full cooperation and support.

The delegation included representatives of Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), Tangkhul Naga Wungnao Long (TNWL), TangkhulShanao Long (TSL), TangkhulKatamnaoSaklong (TKS)

and Tangkhul Zonal Organisations, among others.

Meanwhile, chief minister, N. Biren Singh appreciated the delegation for conveying their unconditional support and bold commitment to the war on drugs campaign.

Singh said that Tangkhuls had been taking a major role in development of the state since time immemorial. Talking to reporters at the chief minister’s secretariat, Singh appealed to other communities to come up and stand together against the plantation of poppy cultivation. To root out the drug menace in the

state, Singh maintained that the efforts of the government alone would not be possible but it needed the support of the public.

He therefore appealed to people of valley areas to come up with a collective stand. The chief minister also warned drug sellers and traffickers to stop their activities or face dare consequences. Singh informed that two committees led by IAS officers including one each for Ukhrul district and Kamjong district had been formed to provide support in the people’s stand against poppy cultivation.

AGARTALA, MAY 9 (PTI): Union minister Pratima Bhoumik on Monday said all Bru families who were displaced from Mizoram would be resettled in Tripura by August this year.

Earlier it was decided that all the 37,000 internally displaced Bru tribal people who are living in relief camps in Tripura for years will be rehabilitated permanently within the state by March 31, 2022.

“We reviewed the progress of the resettlement of Brus and it appears there has been a significant development as far as rehabilitation is concerned.

Only 500 families are yet to receive land and all of them will be given plots by May 20,” the Union minister of Social Empowerment and Justice, who had presided over a review meeting on Saturday, told PTI over the phone.

The rehabilitation of the Bru community people started on April 20 last year following an agreement signed in January 2020 among representatives of

Displaced Bru people.(DH file photo) the community, the Centre, and the governments of Tripura and Mizoram.

The COVID-19 pandemic hampered the rehabilitation of Bru refugees or else it would have been completed within the stipulated time, Bhoumik said.

“We want to complete the entire rehabilitation process by August,” the minister said.

Highlighting that resettlement of the displaced Brus is progressing satisfactorily, Chief Secretary Kumar Alok said “We hope

to settle all the displaced Brus by August 2022”.

Thousands of the Bru tribal people have been living in relief camps in Kanchanpur and Panisagar sub-divisions since 1997.

They had fled Mizoram to reach the neighbouring state because of ethnic clashes.

According to the January 2020 agreement, each rehabilitated Bru family will get a 1200 square feet plot to build a house with an amount of Rs 1.5 lakh provided by the government.

The agreement also

guarantees a fixed deposit of Rs 4 lakh for each family, a monthly sum of Rs 5,000, free monthly ration for two years, and schools in all cluster villages.

Once the resettlement is completed, Bru families will become permanent residents of Tripura and will be eligible to vote in the state, it said.

The vexed Bru issue started in September 1997, following demands of a separate autonomous district council for the community by carving out areas of

western Mizoram adjoining Bangladesh and Tripura.

A large number of Bru people fled from Mizoram to Tripura as ethnic clashes broke out.

The situation was aggravated by the murder of a forest guard in the Dampa Tiger Reserve in western Mizoram by Bru National Liberation Front insurgents on October 21 that year and another round of exodus followed.

The Centre, along with the governments of Tripura and Mizoram, had tried several times to repatriate them to their home state, with little success. The first attempt to repatriate the Brus from Tripura was made in November 2009 and the last one in 2019.

Many Br u families had refused to return to Mizoram, citing security concerns and inadequate rehabilitation packages.

Some others had also sought a separate autonomous council for the community.

However, the January 2020 agreement allowed these tribal people to permanently settle in Tripura.

Ad-hoc teachers hold surprise protest infront of Meghalaya Secretariat BJP wins 12 seats in 25-member MADC Correspondent SHILLONG, MAY 9: Ad-hoc school teachers in Meghalaya on Monday staged a surprise protest outside the main gate of the State Secretariat here to put pressure on Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to give them an audience to find out their status of their demands.

However, the Chief Minister was not in office as he is currently on official tour to New Delhi.

The Ad-hoc teachers under the banner of Federation of All School Teachers

of Meghalaya (FASTOM) has threatened to launch an indefinite sit-in-protest infront of the State Secretariat from May 12 if the Chief Minister failed to give them an audience. “We had sought an audience with the Chief Minister since May 1. However, there was no positive response from his office despite several telephone calls to his office,”FASTOM spokesperson, Mayborn Lyngdoh said.

“We have also decided to hold an indefinite sitin-protest in front of the secretariat where teachers

from across the State will participate. We will continue with our agitation till the government fulfilled our demands,” Lyngdoh said.

The teachers has been on the streets demanding that the salary of the teachers are increased by Rs 18,000 and 5 per cent increment every year for all adhoc categories and upgradation of adhoc schools to deficit-grant schools.

Currently, the monthly salary of a lower primary school teacher is Rs 12,000.

The pay of an upper primary, a secondary and a higher secondary school teacher is

Rs 16,000, Rs 20,000 and Rs 24,000 respectively.

There is no additional allowance for teachers in each of these categories.

Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui had recently appealed to the agitating teachers to work along with the government and said that the government is still examining the demand to enhance the salary of the ad hoc teachers. “ N o g ove r n m e n t would want to deny anybody their rights. Having said that it is not easy for the government to take a decision because the deci-

sion which we take it has a wide ranging ramification because it affects other sectors also so not only that when we take a decision we will take a decision which the government will ensure there will be no problem like what we have experienced with other sectors where we commit today, we cannot pay every month, we have to pay every three – four months so whatever decision we will take a conscious decision so that the government will be able to fulfill its obligations and promises,” Rymbui had said.

Prohibitory order imposed to stop illegal 259 pigs died in Meghalaya quarrying and mining of sand in M’laya due to ASF, says official

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SHILLONG, MAY 9: Authorities in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district has imposed Section 144 CrPC prohibiting illegal mining and quarrying in the hill slopes and removal of sand from river beds by any person, company or authority without obtaining Mining Licence/Quarry Permit and other Clearance Certificates from the Competent Authority/(s).

District Magistrate Isawanda Laloo issued the order on Monday due to illegal quarrying and mining on hill slopes and removal of sand from river-beds

are taking place in various parts of East Khasi Hills.

The National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi also order restraining any person, company, authority to carry out any mining and quarrying activity or removal of sand from river beds anywhere in the country without obtaining valid Mining Licence/Quarry Permit and other Clearance Certificates prescribed by EIA Notification 2006 of MoEF&CC, Government of India.

Laloo said such indiscriminate quarrying and mining activities has led to the constant out-flow

of stone, sand and other minerals into the rivers and down from the hill slopes.

“This ultimately lead to destruction of vegetation on the slopes, damages the water sources and destroys aquatic life. Many rivers have become polluted due to stone and sand mining and as such, the water is no longer potable and is unfit for drinking purposes,” she pointed out.

The District Magistrate deemed it is necessary to ensure compliance of the aforesaid order within the district to prevent danger to human life, health and safety and to protect the environment.

SHILLONG, MAY 9 (PTI): At least 259 pigs have died in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district this year due to African Swine Fever (ASF), a senior official of the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department said on Monday. “At least 259 pigs have died in four neighbouring villages in Ri-Bhoi district. They had all tested positive for ASF,” Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department principal secretary GHP Raju told PTI. He said 45 pigs died on Sunday. As per the department’s livestock census, there are over 53,000 pigs in the district and a total of 3.85 lakh pigs were registered across the state.

The Veterinary department first reported the outbreak on April 13 following which instructions were issued under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009, banning slaughter, movement of pigs and supplies at Umshorshor village and within 10 km of its vicinity. According to the notification, villages under one km radius surrounding infected premises (epicentre of disease) designated as “Infected Zone” and all villages falling under 10 km radius surrounding infected premises (epicentre of disease) designated as “Surveillance Zone”.

AIZAWL, MAY 9 (PTI): The BJP has emerged as the single-largest party in the 25-member Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) by winning 12 seats in the recently held election, an official said on Monday.

The results of the MADC polls in south Mizoram’s Siaha district were announced on Monday.

Siaha Deputy Commissioner Lalsangliana, who is the returning officer, told PTI that the BJP, which contested 24 seats, has won 12 seats, one seat short of

simple majority, while the state’s ruling party Mizo National Front (MNF) bagged nine and the Congress four.

Incumbent Chief Executive Member (CEM) N Zakhai of BJP has been re-elected from Amobyu constituency, he said.

The MADC election was held on May 5.

The MNF had fielded 25 candidates, BJP (24), Cong ress (23) and the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), which contested the council for the first time, had fielded 8 candidates.

Meanwhile, MNF vice

president Vanlalzawma told PTI that the party has not decided whether or not to form a coalition with BJP in the council.

MNF is a member of BJP led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) and an ally of the BJP led NDA at the Centre.

However, both the MNF and BJP do not work together in Mizoram and lone BJP MLA BD Chakma is in the opposition bench.

State BJP president Vanlalhmuaka was not available for comment over the possible coalition in the MADC.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I, the convenor of Disaster Management Committee on behalf of our five colonies consisting of Railway Bazar Colony, West Yard Colony, Manipuri Colony, Chatteswary Colony and Xuvihe Colony would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Shri. Tovihoto Ayemi, Advisor Dept. of Power, Government of Nagaland for helping us financially, mentally and physically to get relief from artificial flood caused due to blockage of main drain passing through under railway track.

I, also would like to thank the District Administrator and Railway authorities for their cooperation.

I, particularly thank the Dimapur Municipal Council for cleaning drain and giving us sigh of relief.

I, would also like to thank the Government of Nagaland, Urban Primary Health Centre, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland for conducting free medical treatment to all the flood affected persons and also for spraying indoor residual spraying for prevention/spread of diseases.

I, also give thanks to the members of Hindu Samshan Ghat and all the well wishers who stood by us during this deplorable condition.

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Protests in Shaheen Bagh as bulldozers roll

structures” in the area, an official said.

Akbar (40), who owns a shop at the Kalindi Kunj main road in Shaheen Bagh, said, “The bulldozers arrived in this area at around 11:30 am, but left soon after as there were no encroachments here. People were told and they removed their carts. There was nothing to be removed. The bulldozers left without doing anything.”

Congress leaders, including Parvez Alam, the media cell vice-chairman of the party’s Delhi unit, were among those detained by police. Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta slammed the Congress and the AAP for “opposing the anti-encroachment drive”.

“Today, it has been proved that the AAP and its MLAs are supporting Rohingyas and Bangladeshis.

Those who are lying before bulldozers will be given a reply by people. It is unfortunate that the AAP and the Congress are opposing the removal of encroachments at Shaheen Bagh. I urge the two parties not to link encroachments with religion,” Gupta said.

The protests led to traffic snarls in the area. The traffic police assisted the local police to ensure that the commuters were not inconvenienced and traffic diversions were made accordingly.

Apex court rejects stay on demolition at instance of CPI(M)

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (PTI): Protests erupted at Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh on Monday with hundreds of people, including women, opposing an anti-encroachment drive of the SDMC as bulldozers rolled into the area in the presence of a huge number of police personnel, even as the civic body team was forced to return without carrying out the exercise.

Following the protests, the SDMC officials returned with the bulldozers, an official said.

The protesters raised slogans against the BJPruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) as well as the Centre and demanded that the action be stopped. Some of the women protesters even stood in front of the bulldozers to prevent the exercise.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea filed by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) against the demolition drive at Shaheen Bagh, saying it cannot interfere in the matter at the instance of a political party.

A bench of justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai asked the Left party to approach the Delhi High Court instead.

“Why is the CPI(M) filing a petition? What is the fundamental right that is being violated? Not at the behest of political parties.

Locals stage a protest during an anti-encroachment drive by MCD, at Shaheen Bagh area in New Delhi, Monday. (PTI)

Kishor is not a factor in Bihar, says Tejashwi

DMK protests against ‘Hindi imposition’ Rupee in ‘ICU’ under Modi: Cong on rupee free fall in JIPMER; Gov asserts Tamil given priority Says PM cannot

PATNA, MAY 9 (PTI): RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has bristled at Prashant Kishor’s unflattering take on his father and party president Lalu Prasad’s term in power that he had neglected economic development, and dismissed the political strategist as “no factor in Bihar”.

The leader of the opposition has asserted that he took “no notice” of the IPAC founder who last week launched ‘Jan Suraaj’, a quasi-political platform, which according to Kishor might become a full-fledged party contesting elections at a later stage.

Yadav was responding to questions on Kishor’s assessment of Prasad, who ruled the state as chief minister for seven years and another eight years by proxy with his wife Rabri Devi in the chair. According to Kishor, the RJD supremo had brought in empowerment of the downtrodden but neglected economic development, which the latter’s arch rival Nitish Kumar, the current CM, tried to focus on but fell short of meeting expectations.

This is not the platform. You go to the high court,” the bench said.

Earlier in the day, leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress reached the spot and staged a dharna.

The protests caused traffic snarls at Shaheen Bagh, Kalindi Kunj, Jaitpur, Sarita Vihar and Mathura Road, among other places.

SDMC’s Central Zone Chairman Rajpal Singh told PTI that the illegal structures in the area could not be removed due to the protests.

In December 2019, Shaheen Bagh was the epicentre of protests and sitins against the Citizenship

PUDUCHERRY, MAY 9 (PTI): The Opposition DMK in Puducherry on Monday staged a protest against the alleged imposition of Hindi in the centrally-administered JIPMER, prompting Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan to hold discussions with officials, before insisting there was no such imposition and that the regional language Tamil was being accorded due priority.

DMK leaders led by the party convenor in the union territory and Leader of Opposition, R Siva, were arrested when they staged a protest against the recent circular of the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research directing use of Hindi in records and communication by the institute.

Slogans ‘condemning’ the communication issued by the premier institute on the use of Hindi in circulars and records were raised by the protestors including some local youth. Siva alleged JIPMER was already denying job opportunities for the local youths and the present circular directing use

(Amendment) Act (CAA).

The sit-in was called off in March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck the city. Last month, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the Jahangirpuri area, which witnessed violence between two communities on April 16. The action drew widespread criticism and the Supreme Court had to intervene to stop the drive.

Singh said removing encroachments is the obligatory function of any municipality. He claimed that the protests were “politically motivated”.

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DMK members protesting against ‘Hindi imposition’.

of Hindi was another blow on the locals.

“The circular should be withdrawn unconditionally,” he said, addressing the participants. Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi leader and member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, T Velmurugan, also opposed the move and dubbed it as “brazen imposition of Hindi.”

Soundararajan, who visited JIPMER and held discussions with the Director Rakesh Aggarwal, said “there is no imposition of Hindi in any manner in the institute and Tamil, the local language is given priority”.

She told reporters that there were four circulars and a couple of them were being propagated as imposing

Failure to crack Nobel theft case big insult for people of Bengal: Mamata

KOLKATA, MAY 9 (PTI): Paying homage to Rabindranath Tagore on his 161st birth anniversary, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday lamented that the bard’s Nobel Prize, which was stolen 18 years ago, is yet to be found.

She maintained that this “failure” on the part of CBI is a “big insult” for the people of Bengal.

Expressing apprehension that the CBI might have closed the probe by now, she said, “It pains me to think that the Nobel could not be traced even after so many years. This (theft) happened during the Left Front regime. I do not know if any evidence still exists,” Banerjee said during her address at a state government programme.

“It was the first Nobel we had received. And someone snatched it away from us. This is a big insult for us,” she said.

Mamata Banerjee (PTI)

Tagore was in 1913 awarded Nobel Prize in Literature for ‘Gitanjali’, a collection of poems.

On March 25 2004, the medal and citation were found stolen from the safety vault of Visva Bharati museum. Banerjee said the great poet will live on through his work.

“Do remember that Rabindranath Tagore can never be forgotten. The Nobel Prize that got lost is inscribed in our hearts. There can be only one Kabiguru,” Banerjee said.

Earlier in the day,

were present at the spot, along with a huge number of police personnel, to provide security to the SDMC officials to carry out the drive.

“Police personnel were deployed at the spot where the anti-encroachment drive was being carried out. This is being done to ensure that the civic bodies concerned carry out their work without any hassle and with all safety,” a senior police officer said. Paramilitary forces were also deployed to manage the situation, officials said.

As the SDMC officials reached Shaheen Bagh with the bulldozers, some locals started removing “illegal

TMC MLA Mangobindho Adhikari ruffled feathers when he said “boys of Bengal” had stolen the Nobel to avenge the humiliation meted out to the bard.

The legislator, however, did not explain the rationale behind the statement.

Adhikari, later in the day, said that it was a “slip of the tongue”.

Taking a dig at the CBI, he also claimed that the state police would have cracked the Nobel theft case by now.

Senior BJP leader Rahul Sinha said that the TMC government’s “non-cooperation” with the central agency was to blame for the delay in investigation.

“The CBI would have completed its job by now. It was due to non-cooperation of the TMC government, the probe got delayed,” he said. Sinha also alleged that TMC leaders were involved in the theft, an allegation that was rubbished as “baseless” by the ruling camp.

Hindi. “There is a specific circular that Tamil should be given priority particularly in all communications relating to the patients and services to the people in the institute,” she said. “There is no imposition of Hindi in any manner,” she asserted.

JIPMER was a prestigious institute and “one should not interfere in its functioning by making allegations”.

She said all internal matters relating to staff knowing only Hindi were having the option regarding the language.

“There is no imposition of Hindi and patients approaching the institute were getting the benefit of communications in Tamil”, she added.

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (PTI): With the Indian rupee falling to an all-time low, the Congress on Monday shot a barb at the Modi government, saying the Indian legal tender is in the “ICU”.

In a sharply-worded Facebook post, Rahul Gandhi said the prime minister cannot keep the economic and social realities of India “hidden forever”.

He later took to Twitter to remind Prime Minister Narendra Modi about how he had criticised his predecessor Manmohan Singh over the fall in rupee, and added a falling rupee is good for boosting exports if exporters get support in terms of capital. Gandhi asked Modi to acknowledge the economic crisis and start working towards providing solutions instead of offering “PR distractions”.

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the Indian rupee has fallen to its nadir of Rs 77.41 to a

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (PTI): The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by CPI(M) against the demolition drive

by South Delhi Municipal Corporation in Shaheen Bagh here, saying it cannot interfere with the antiencroachment drive at the instance of a political party.

A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai asked the party to approach the Delhi High Court.

“Why is CPI(M) filing a petition? What is the fundamental right that is being violated? Not at the behest of political parties. This is not the platform. You go to the high court,” the bench said.

At the outset, senior advocate P V Surendranath, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that the plea has been filed in the public interest and there is no “party interest” involved in the matter.

He further submitted that the second petitioner is a hawkers’ union and they are being removed without notice.

The bench said that if hawkers are encroaching they will be removed and in case there is any violation of law by authorities, the petitioner can go to the High Court.

The top court clarified

US dollar, something which never happened in the last 75 years.

“Under the Modi Government, Indian rupee is in ICU. Under the Modi Government Indian rupee has crossed the age of ‘Margdarshak Mandal’ of BJP. Under the Modi Government Indian rupee has fallen even beyond the age of Prime Minister and what are the reasons for the same,” Surjewala tweeted.

The ‘Margdarshak Mandal’ refers to a group of very senior BJP leaders including former BJP presidents L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi that was formed to guide the party soon after Modi became the PM. Their inclusion in the Margdarshak Mandal was seen as an attempt by the new BJP leadership to effectively keep them out of decision making.

Leader of Opposition in the RS Mallikarjun Kharge also tweeted, “Rupee has hit an all-time low against USD. PM Modi would have slammed the govt and called it anti-national. Modi is Silent!.”

Gandhi said in a Facebook post: “The Rupee has fallen to an all-time low of Rs 77.4

TENDER NOTICE Sealed tenders are invited for disposal of the following condemned vehicle of SIB, Kohima on "AS IS WHERE IS BASIS". Each tender should be accompanied by a bank draft/DACR of Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand) only as earnest money deposit payable to the DDO, SIB Kohima.

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2. The above vehicle can be inspected at the place mentioned against the vehicle during office hours on any working day.

3. Sealed tenders, along with a Bank Draft/DACR (Deposit-at-Call-Receipt), will be received up to 1430 hrs on May 24, 2022 in the office of SIB, Kohima near TCP Gate, Post Box No. 4, Kohima-797001, Nagaland and would be opened at 1530 hrs. on the same day at SIB, Kohima, Nagaland. The highest bidder for the vehicle will have to deposit ¼th of the tender amount in cash on the day of opening of tenders and remaining amount will have to be paid by Demand Draft in favour of DDO, SIB Kohima payable at State Bank of India, Kohima in the next two working days. The delivery of the vehicle would be given only on receipt of full amount and after change of the registration number/number plate in his/her favour. In the event of failure of highest bidder to make the payment, he/she would forfeit his/her earnest money and the vehicle will be sold to the next highest bidder. In the event of bid found less than the reserved price, the same would be cancelled. The Joint Director, SIB, Kohima reserves the right to reject any or all of the tenders without assigning any reasons whatsoever.

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that it interfered in the Jahangirpuri demolition case because structures were being demolished. The senior lawyer said the authorities are demolishing buildings.

“We don’t know what are they demolishing.

Hawkers also put up structures and as far as we know they sit on platforms. Let the affected party come,” the bench said.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the facts are being misrepresented.

“This is a process which has been going on for long, a routine exercise after serving notice,” he said adding that this is only a political hype.

Mehta further submitted that as per the Municipal Corporation Act, no notice is required to be served to remove encroachments on public roads.

He said that the action has been taken based on certain orders passed by the High Court after resident groups complained of en-

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to a (USD) dollar. The PM has already achieved his target of Rs 100+ in petrol and diesel, and Rs 1000 in LPG. Now it’s the rupee’s turn to march towards 100 (against the USD).”

“India is in the middle of a huge economic crisis, which will worsen further and turn into something Indians have never witnessed before. The PM cannot keep the economic and social realities of India hidden forever,” he said, adding “It is time he acknowledges the situation and starts working

croachments.

When the senior advocate referred to the apex court’s recent orders on Jahangirpuri where the demolition drive was stayed, the bench said let the affected parties come.

The senior counsel that when the apex court is seized of the matter, the authorities have started the process of demolition.

“We are not seized of all encroachment matters.

Even in the Jahangirpuri matter, we told Mr. Kapil Sibal we can’t pass orders against all encroachments.

We have to strike a balance,” the bench said.

“We have not given license to anybody to come here to say my house cannot be demolished even if it is unauthorized. You cannot take shelter of that order.

We cannot interfere...that too at the instance of political parties, the bench said.

Surendranath stated that the high court will not take up the matter.

towards solutions, instead of just offering PR distractions.” Gandhi used the hashtag “#BJPFailsIndia”.

Soon thereafter, Gandhi said on Twitter that unlike Modi, who used to slam Manmohan Singh over a falling rupee, he won’t criticise him blindly.

“Now? is at its lowest ever value. But I won’t criticise you blindly. A falling? is good for exports provided we support exporters with capital and help create jobs.

Focus on managing our economy, not media headlines,” Gandhi said in a series of tweets.

Sur jewala said the slump in the Indian currency has happened due to apparent reasons, including the runaway inflation. Claiming that life has become unbearable and expensive, he said whether it is petrol, diesel, cooking gas, CNG-PNG, or eatables, everything has gone beyond the reach of the common man.

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SUMMONS FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE - 1,5,20)

IN THE COURT OF SMTI SEYIELENUO MEZHü, CIVIL JUDGE SENIOR DIVISION DIMAPUR : NAGALAND SUIT NO. : CIVIL SUIT NO. 22/21 PLANTIFF : NIDC Ltd. DEFENDANTS : M/s. Zion Hospital Canteen, Model Village, Purana Bazar, Dimapur, Nagaland. Represented by the Proprietor Smti. Limasangla & 4 Ors. To, Mr. Chubaniken Jamir, S/o. N. G. Jamir, Block Development Officer O/o. Accounts Officer, DRDA, Phek, R.D. Deptt. Nagaland.

Alternate Address : C/o The Chairman, Aoyimkum Village, Dimapur, Nagaland. .... Defendant.

Whereas the abovenamed plaintiff has instituted a suit against you for recovery of Rs. 5,88,365.14/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Eighty Eight Thousands Three Hundred Sixty Five and Fourteen Paise) only as on 2207-2021 with agreed interest both penden- tilite and future, forclosure of mortgage and permanent injunction etc.

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on this 31-05-2022 without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court this 19th day of April, 2022.

Dc-394/22

(SMTI SEYIELENUO MEZHü) Civil Judge Senior Division Dimapur : Nagaland

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Post-mortem

VOL. XXXII NO. 153 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022

Indian media at crossroads

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wo aspects that have highlighted Indian media to the world outside should serve as an eye opener to citizens who follow the thumb rule that electoral victories serve as indicators of people’s democratic aspiration. India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index has fallen down to 150th position from last year’s 142nd rank out of 180 countries, according to a report by a global media watchdog released on May 5. The index says, media in India, among nations reputed to be more democratic, faces pressure from “increasingly authoritarian and/or nationalist governments”, a transformation seen since PM Narendra Modi took over the reins of the country in 2014. The World Press Freedom Index also says the situation in remains “worrisome” and reporters are often harassed by police and paramilitaries. A joint statement by the and the Indian Women’s , said attacks on media grew in “myriad ways” India’s ranking, as per the report, fell on the back of increased “violence against journalists” and a “politically partisan media”, which has landed press freedom in a state of “crisis” in the world’s largest democracy. It is ironic that the media of the world’s largest democracy has the among the smallest space for freedom. The index, published on May 5 by Reporters, points to an overall two-fold increase in media polarisation creating divisions within countries, and between countries at the international level. The ranking is a poor reflection of the way India media has been consistently infiltrated by elements who have scant regard for democratic norms of truth and justice. Indian journalists who are too critical of the government are subjected to all-out harassment and attack campaigns by Modi devotees known as ‘bhakts’,” the report says.

It also faults India for its policy framework, which is protective in theory but resorts to using charges of defamation, sedition, contempt of court and endangering national security against journalists critical of the government, branding them as “anti-national.” It also highlighted how “under the guise of combatting COVID-19, the government and its supporters waged a guerrilla war of lawsuits against media outlets whose coverage of the pandemic contradicted official statements”. It is cold comfort that the ranking of India’s neighbours, except that of Nepal, have also slid down, with the index placing Pakistan at 157th position, Sri Lanka 146th, Bangladesh 162nd and Myanmar at 176th position, the report released by Reporters Without Borders said. According to the press freedom ranking, in 2013 India was placed at 140th among 179 countries. It maintained its position at the beginning of 2014 at 140th out of 180 countries. In 2015, India rose to 136th position out of 180 nations and in 2016, climbed to 133rd position among the 180 nations. India again dropped three places to 136 in 2017 and further dropped to 138th in 2018. The slide continued and India was placed at 140th position in 2019 out of 180 countries. The fall continued in 2020 when India’s position dropped two places to 142nd out of 180 cuntries. By 2021, India’s position dropped further by five places to 147th and in 2022 its position slid by three places to 150th out of 180 countries. The role played by the Supreme Court in adjudicating freedom, not only of the press but also the citizens, also needs to be re-emphasised and this is a challenge that remains yet to be fulfilled.

DailyDevotion Reaching Beyond Our Grasp Where there is no revelation [or prophetic vision], the people cast off restraint… —Proverbs 29:18 There is a difference between holding on to a principle and having a vision. A principle does not come from moral inspiration, but a vision does. People who are totally consumed with idealistic principles rarely do anything. A person’s own idea of God and His attributes may actually be used to justify and rationalize his deliberate neglect of his duty. Jonah tried to excuse his disobedience by saying to God, “…I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, One who relents from doing harm” (Jonah 4:2). I too may have the right idea of God and His attributes, but that may be the very reason why I do not do my duty. But wherever there is vision, there is also a life of honesty and integrity, because the vision gives me the moral incentive.

Our own idealistic principles may actually lull us into ruin. Examine yourself spiritually to see if you have vision, or only principles.

Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?

“Where there is no revelation [or prophetic vision]….” Once we lose sight of God, we begin to be reckless. We cast off certain restraints from activities we know are wrong. We set prayer aside as well and cease having God’s vision in the little things of life. We simply begin to act on our own initiative. If we are eating only out of our own hand, and doing things solely on our own initiative without expecting God to come in, we are on a downward path. We have lost the vision. Is our attitude today an attitude that flows from our vision of God? Are we expecting God to do greater things than He has ever done before? Is there a freshness and a vitality in our spiritual outlook?

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All great achievements require time. ~ Maya Angelou

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022

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Various Voices on Reduced Areas of AFSPA

t was on 31st March 2022, that Amit Shah, the honourable Union Home Minister tweeted, “In a significant step, GoI under the decisive leadership of PM Shri @NarendraModi Ji has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades.” Chief Ministers of northeastern states are quick in expressing gratitude to PM and HM. Neiphiu Rio said, “Grateful to GoI under the leadership of @PMOIndia Shri @narendramodiji & @ AmitShah ji for reducing disturbed areas under AFSPA in the states of Nagaland, Assam & Manipur. This is a significant development towards bringing stability, security & prosperity to the North East region.” Taking to Twitter, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the move “marks the beginning of a new chapter in Assam’s future”. N Biren Singh, the CM of Manipur, told Republic tv, “After the BJP has come into power, NorthEast is becoming a part of mainland India. I’m

proud to be a BJP member.

This decision will bring oneness and unity in all Northeast States.” The Chief Ministers of Nagaland, Manipur and Assam felt politically ecstatic on the Government of India’s decision to ‘reduce the areas’ of AFSPA in their respective state.

But many intellectuals, thinkers and human rights activists in the region did not consider the partial lifting of the Disturbed Area Act (DAA) or reduced areas of AFSPA as a significant step towards achieving lasting peace. They want AFSPA to go away from the region in toto. Atina Pamei said, “The CM of Nagaland was quick to acknowledge the partial lifting of the DAA/ AFSPA. If he is genuinely concern for the people of the state, he should not have applauded the decision, but stand firm to his call for the total removal of the act from the state! How sad.” In the same vein, Asen Niumai said “The people of the region have not been begging for relaxation of the areas under the AFSPA, but have been fighting and sacrificing dig-

must be removed in toto from all Naga areas.” H. K. Zhimomi (President, Naga Hoho), stated, “We have been asking for the removal of the AFSPA from the entire northeast, not partially.

Things would have been different had there been no ceasefire. The partial withdrawal makes no sense when a ceasefire is on. Today’s announcement [31/03/2022] is yet another message that the Government of India cannot be trusted even if it gives assurance in black and white. This is why the IndoNaga peace process is not progressing after 24 years.”

Some people see the partial removal of AFSPA as a potential decision to create more problem than solving it. According to Chuba Ozukum, this can create confusion when he writes, “GOI has no shame to make big announcement for reducing AFSPA because this law is draconian in nature....wondering how they are going to categorised the provisions of law under AFSPA in places where it is reduced.” Nepuni Piku aptly put it thus the GoI has created “Another tool

to further divide.” Hopeson said, “There is a ceasefire with both Nagas and Kukis in the Manipur hills, but no ceasefire with the Meiteis’ underground in the Imphal Valley. However, they withdrew AFSPA only from Imphal Valley.” Lolly Moses said, “What is this, a game of politics here again by the Mittai politicians. The hill people are desperately demanding for the withdrawal of AFSPA. Our Nagas’ demands have been totally neglected but a child who was in a comfort zone has been offered Lollypop is really a step-motherly treatment by the Biren Singh government.” N. Kayina believes that legislators should take up the responsibility to repeal the draconian act when he says “All the elected Naga legislators be it in Manipur, Nagaland or Arunachal Pradesh should voice out our people’s objections to being treated unjustly once again. It is us Nagas who have suffered the most under AFSPA whereas, communities who have hardly experienced what it means to live under the shadow

of guns benefits from the demand for the repeal of this draconian act. Political party affiliations irrespective, all the elected people’s representatives should voice out now if one still have a drop of Naga blood.” Imphal Free Press concludes its editorial note by saying, “The Act remains in force in all the hill districts irrespective of whether it adjoins the international boundary. So, the reduction of AFSPA is discriminatory.”

The various voices gave a clear picture that ‘reducing the areas’ of AFSPA does not and will not solve any problem until the Act is repealed in toto. It does not in any way, guarantee security, peace, oneness, unity and stability. Oting like incident will take place any time in any place where AFSPA is enforced. Hence, it is a great miscalculation on the part of the GoI and our CMs (including Nagaland RS MP) to think that they have achieved great thing by reducing the area of AFSPA. Z. K. Pahrii Pou, Pfustero, Mission Colony, (zkpahr@gmail.com)

Apostasy, captivity, remnant and rebuilding

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he consequence is helplessness when a nation unfaithfully harms God and is disloyal to its nation. Plainly, it is the divine judgement. The case of Israelite is a clear example in history. Against His wish and commandment, the Israelite turned away from God to rebellion, deviation, and forsook the God who delivered them from bondage.

Spiritual infidelity was the basic reason of their captivity and painful disaster. Against the prophetic warnings, the national leaders disobeyed God deliberately. They married with the idols and deities of their neighbours who could not save them since they are fake and not true. Successively, Assyria, Babylon and Persia captivated them. Subsequently, the nation suffered the Greek and Roman occupation including deportation. The rebirth and rebuilding of the nation began only when few remnants remained faithfully firm with patriotic determination and vision.

From Darkness to Light Nagaland is passing through a new time in our history of trial, test and bait, and luring. We are unaware that compounded forces of money and political wave

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nity and life against the Act itself.” Paul Pimomo asked and answered, “What does “reducing” disturbed areas under AFSPA in Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur mean?

1. AFSPA has not been repealed. DAA is still in place.

2. Indian Army’s presence in the camps, establishments, troops are still there just as they were before this “reduced” death sentence.

Nothing has changed.”

“GOI should stop playing with Nagas and our sentiments. The demand is for the repeal of ASFPA, nothing less” said Rosemary Dzuvichu. H Inato Jimomi Naga opined that reducing disturbed areas of AFSPA is a joke and fooling around the people and feels that the “fight must go on democratically till the draconian Act of AFSPA is absolutely repealed....” Kevitho Kera said, “Until AFSPA is removed fully from all Naga areas, we must not remain silent nor be happy with the selective lifting of the Act done by GoI. We must voice out against this treacherous and half hearted effort done by GoI. AFSPA

n today’s society, education is considered as an industry producing value-added workers for the labour market. This is a technocratic approach and treats education as having instrumental value only.

The industry has to produce skilled workers imbibed with values required to keep social stability — discipline, predictable behaviour, and respect for authority. The skills imparted would reflect the latest needs of industry and economy in general and would be updated with new knowledge created through research. The research is supposed to be carried out by academics, especially those working in institutions of higher learning. The creation of new knowledge has to be economically beneficial, with commercial applications and profit opportunities. Innovations in curriculum, pedagogy, learning technologies, and evaluation systems take place within this boundary. The metaphor of the school (any place of formal learning) as factory has a long and extensive history. Consequently, modes of reasoning, inquiry, and research characteristics have been modelled on assumptions drawn from a belief system that attaches high priority to predictability and control. The larger issues of knowledge as ideology and the usefulness of education as a means to greater social

enshrined in unbiblical religious fundamentalism is leading us to a pre-emptive spiritual death-trap.

Historically, the Nagas are placed with a nation whose religion supposedly claims to be the oldest religion of the world by exonym.

Before the God that the Bible revealed, the Nagas were in animistic consciousness which categorically belongs to natural religion that began in Eden garden. But in fullness of time, the Nagas found the true God, the Creator of the universes and humans. Hence, the Nagas were delivered from darkness of sin to the light of God. Reasons of Downfall With much excitement and through series of spiritual revival, the Nagas embraced the new faith.

But like the Ephesians (Revelation 3:4-6), we begin to decline and fall away from the height we began due to reasons of shallowness in our Book of faith, emotionalism, blindness to planned reversion, offer and infiltration of political traps with money and social influences.

Unconsciously or consciously, a swap and transaction is going on with the original right and uniqueness of the Nagas. Against the voice of God, gravitation of secular attraction becomes heavier

dynamism are ignored.

In a diverse country like India, the need to control and govern education becomes all the more important to create the kind of social stability that the ruling elite wants. There are many ways of establishing that control.

The first is through nationallevel policies that treat all institutions of learning as homogeneous. A syllabus is set, rules and regulations laid out in great detail, modes of evaluation specified, the necessity of being accredited by a body approved by the government, and a learning scheme, which details learning goals beginning from a programme (like B.Sc. in Physics) to a particular paper, down to a particular class session, to questions set in examinations for evaluating how much a student has learned, chalked out. This is the industry’s quality-control method. Each school is supposed to produce a set of clones — “little boxes made of ticky tacky/... and they all look just the same” — as a famous song claims. It is only to be expected that the best leave for greener pastures abroad. Those who cannot go — the overwhelming majority of college graduates — become unemployable. They get jobs for which a college education is not required at all. India’s job market has people with post-graduate degrees applying for positions of janitors or peons in

than steadfastness of Naga uniqueness. At this rate of bluntness or blindness, spiritual, generational and psychological captivity has begun and complete destruction is not far from now.

Recreation of Nagaland Going through the mathematics of the following tapering facts of the brief journey of Nagaland, the readers and youth may consider to determine to become remnants for rejuvenation and recreation of our land: God delivered Nagas from darkness of the world Nagas found God as revealed in the Bible since 1872.

Nagas accepted the God of Abraham Against relativised, minor and wealth gods and deities.

Nagas decided for Self-determination in God’s name God led Nagas through the journey of political struggles.

God visited Nagas in a series of spiritual revival Spectacular church growth became a global phenomenon.

Nagas pledged Ten Thousand Covenant Church buildings, mission and theological education flourished.

Nagas coined ‘Nagaland for Christ’ A cherish and wish to excel for Jesus Christ.

God heard the prayers of Nagas Blessed with leadership, bureaucrats, and national leaders.

Perseverance in Political race Yet without a winner among runners.

National solidarity and destiny Now, a house of houses of many heads.

Naga Political Solution as Slogan A dialectical use by politicians as a tool to win in election.

Nagaland Clean Election It is something yet to happen and come through.

Nagaland Total Liquor Prohibition Reasons are known when some want to dismantle it.

Naga Patriotism Fossilized, eclipsed and overshadowed with things of the world.

Unity and harmony Territorialized, factionalized, and wounded.

Nagaland –which way?

Begin and restart with God. Begin and continue with

The school as factory

government offices.

The second layer of control comes from the composition of governing bodies or boards that oversee the functioning of the school, college or university. The most important aspect of this composition is the struggle for political control of the board. Politicians, their hangers-on and business men play musical chairs. In some renowned institutions, the alumni are brought in who are, in their own lines of activity, close to the ruling regime. Else, they remain quiet and have no useful suggestions to make. This is how an indirect control is exerted. The board plays watchdog for the government. For instance, it can announce that no one in the institution’s community can post any adverse comment about the government or the political leaders of the ruling party. The board’s members remain the sole arbiters of what constitutes the ‘adverse’. However, if such comments are made about a leader of the Opposition, it is ignored or tacitly accepted.

It is authority that must not be questioned.

The third layer of control is more nuanced but hegemonic in character. This relates to the contents of the syllabus set and the atmosphere of research. The contents of a syllabus rarely permit open-ended critical questions to be raised even

though the idea of critical thinking has been appropriated by the ruling ideology.

Hence ‘critical thinking’ is a new buzzword in syllabi around India. Few engaged in the business know what it entails. Answers to specific problems are found in prescribed books. This mechanism of control has become easier to the extent that students of the current generation have so many smart toys to play with that just sticking to the text book comes as a matter of comfort to them.

Regarding the research atmosphere, the choice of topics is constrained by what is currently fashionable and relatively easy to publish.

There are thousands of journals available, most of pathetic quality. Every subject also has a few ‘rockstar’ journals. One publication in the latter could set up a scholar’s entire career. These journals are tightly controlled by senior academics who will not allow papers that do not fit their niche to be published. Shifting from this deep-rooted influence is difficult in a system where careers depend on how many publications one has totalled early in one’s career — like batting in a T20 match. The quality of the shot is irrelevant as long as it fetches runs.

A few rare academics — students as well as faculty — challenge this realm of

each other.

Continue on the fundamental foundation.

Remnant to Rebuild Our land is making progress in many ways with human developments, technology, and physical structures at par with others. However, the basic need is the ‘Ladder on the foundation of Stability.’

It means our strong relationship with God, grass-root education for our youth, children and grand children. Besides modern trends, the upcoming generations need fundamental values that they may properly govern our land, manage our affairs with honesty, and calibrate our land not as tail but as head. Remnant refers to faithful, original, persistent, persevering and loyal section of people. It is high time for youth to see what is ahead and begin your step today.

The hour has come for youth for peaceful revolution and restoration of Naga value and uniqueness, and spiritual truth. What is looming over your horizon is ‘Uncertainty’ but you can dispel it with hope to rejuvenate and rebuild your land with the help of God. God bless Nagaland!

Rev. Dr. Phuveyi Dozo, Naga United Village

control. They raise deeper questions about the system of domination and unfreedom. They are obviously considered a danger to the stability of society. What is disturbing in India is that over the last twenty years or so, books have been burnt, libraries attacked, students and teachers beaten up or jailed without trial. Antiterrorism laws have been invoked to book them in many cases. There have been suspensions of scholars perceived to be deviant or forced to resign. Two very highprofile resignations came from a university, which is supposed to be the haven for world-class, liberal education. One professor claimed, when resigning, that he had become a political liability for the university’s administration because he wrote and spoke critically about the government.

An international nongovernment organization called Scholars at Risk has recently published a report titled Free to Think 2021.

There is a detailed discussion of the crisis in academic freedom across the world, even in nations deemed to be liberal like Japan or the United States of America. The rise of right-wing, illiberal states globally has taken its toll too. The report has come up with a composite index of academic freedoms, taking into account institutional autonomy, campus integrity,

freedom of cultural and academic expression, freedom to teach and do research, and freedom for undertaking academic exchange. The index lies between 1 and 0. The higher the score, the greater the academic freedom. In India, the index fell from 0.7 in 2010 to 0.45 in 2020.

Education, apart from its instrumental value, has intrinsic values as well. It is supposed to open up one’s mind, one’s ability to think and learn autonomously, nurture human agency, and create possibilities of change.

Education, if imparted properly, stimulates debates, disagreements and even dissent.

The seeds of disagreement and dissent appear to those in power like disruptive weeds that need to be uprooted.

What is beyond the ken of narrow-minded bigotry is that stifling academic freedom and the exertion of tighter control do not fulfil even the instrumental aspect of education — creating productive workers for the economy. The sector degenerates into factories of frustrated mediocrity. The longest-serving workers in these factories are the faculty members. It is interesting to note that like in other industries, they usually have the least say in the business.

Anup Sinha is former Professor of Economics, IIM Calcutta (As published in The Telegraph) Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

coastal West Bengal are expected to receive more rainfall from Tuesday evening.

The weather office said that very high sea conditions were likely to prevail over west-central and adjoining south Bay of Bengal and asked fishermen not to venture out in the region from Tuesday for at least two days.

It also advised that tourism activities in coastal areas and sea beaches be suspended till May 13.

In Odisha, two to three spells of rain occurred in districts such as Khurda, Ganjam, Puri, Cuttack and Bhadrak.

The Odisha government on Monday planned evacuation of people residing in four coastal districts.

Distant warning signal 2 (asking ships not to come near the coast) has been hoisted in all ports in Odisha in view of the approaching severe cyclone.

Will oppose CAA if it seeks to know date of birth of parents: Nitish Kumar

PATNA, MAY 9 (IANS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that he will not support any bill of the Centre which requires people of the country to mention the names and the date of birth of their fathers and mothers.

He was responding to a question from media persons on the Citizen Amendment Act and the National Register of

Citizens (NRC) after his Janata Darbar.

“We have replied to the Centre in 2010 that if any bill would have the compulsory provision of mentioning the names and date of birth of fathers and mothers, it would not be easy for all. We are sticking to our old stand. There is no question of supporting bills having those provisions,” Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said.

China’s intent is to keep boundary issue alive: Army The Army chief said that his aim and intention is to establish status quo ante prior to 2020 and re-establish trust and tranquility. But he clearly stated that it can’t be a “one way affair” and efforts should be made from both sides. He stated that in the last couple of years the Indian Army has taken the decision to rebalance and reorient to deal with the situation in Eastern Ladakh.

Ever since the border dispute, the force is carrying out reappraisal and reassessment and taking certain actions to have a robust posture along the LAC. “Adequate forces are available to deal with all types of contingencies,” he added.

“We will go forward and will find a resolution through dialogue (military and diplomatic),” said the Army chief.

AMBALA (HARYANA), MAY 9 (PTI): BJP president J P Nadda on Monday lauded the country’s health sector and the inhouse development of Covid vaccines, calling India a “changing nation” under Narendra Modi that now offered something to the world rather than being a mere seeker. Inaugurating the Atal Cancer Care Centre, set up here at the cost of Rs 72 crore, Nadda credited the Modi government for bringing a “big change” in the health sector. Pointing

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Who gave this ‘suraksha kavach’ (shield)?”

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When the Covid pandemic hit India in January 2020, the Modi government set up a task force and within nine months two vaccines were developed, he said.

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“There is no magic wand. It is only selfless work, discipline and a sense of consistent collective purpose that will enable us to demonstrate our tenacity and resilience.” She also gave a strict message on speaking to the media. “The party has been good to each and every one of us. Now is the time to repay that debt in full measure. Self-criticism is of course needed in our party forums. But this should not be done in a manner that self-confidence and morale is eroded and an atmosphere of gloom and doom becomes all-pervasive.”

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tan Shivir. “The vast majority of them hold or have held one position or the other in the organization or in the Union government. We have made every effort to ensure balanced representation and “balance from every angle,” she said.

She highlighted the outline of the session -- the deliberations will be in six groups and will take up political, economic, social justice, farmers, youth and organizational issues. Delegates have already been informed about which group they will be expected to participate in.

“On the afternoon of May 15 we will be adopting the Udaipur Nav Sankalp after it has been approved by the CWC there,” she said.

Gandhi sought full cooperation in ensuring that the single over-riding message of unity, cohesion, determination and commitment to the party’s accelerated revival goes forth loud and clear from Udaipur.

She cautioned that the Chintan Shivir should not become a ritual that has to be gone through.

“I am determined that it should herald a restructured organization to meet the many ideological, electoral and managerial challenges we confront. “I had set up coordination panels to set out the broad agenda for each of the six groups.

These panels have met. I will now request the convenors of these panels to brief us on the broad subjects that have been identified for discussion within each of the groups,” she added.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (IANS): China seems to lack the intention to find a resolution to the border dispute at the Line of Actual Control, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Monday, stressing that Indian troops continue to hold important positions along the LAC. During an interaction with media persons, General Pande said, “Our guidance to them (troops deployed at LAC) is to be firm and resolute and prevent any attempt to alter the status quo.”

Talking about the current situation at the border and China’s intention, General Pande stated: “The basic issue remains the resolution of the border. What we see is that China’s intent has been to keep the boundary issue alive. What we need as a country is a ‘Whole of nation’ approach and in the military domain, this is to prevent and counter any attempt to alter the status quo at the LAC.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hinted at the implementation of Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) in the country.

This law has a provision of mentioning the names of parents, and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government believes that this would help to identify people who have illegally infiltrated into the country and are staying here.

the stand to be formulated by the Central government with regard to issues raised in this group of petitions will be finalised after having a wide consultation with the state governments and other stakeholders. This will ensure that the central government is able to place a considered view before this court taking into consideration several sociological, and other aspects obviating any unintended complications in the future concerning such a vital issue.”

The affidavit was filed on a plea seeking directions for framing of guidelines for the identification of minorities at the state level, contending that Hindus are in minority in 10 states. The Ministry of Minority Affairs had in March told the apex court that certain states, where Hindus or other communities are less in number, can declare them a minority community within their own territories, to enable them to set up and administer their own institutions.

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Nadda claimed that despite its better health services the USA felt helpless before the pandemic, referring also to the mask worn by President Joe Biden. He said over 190 crore coronaviruis vaccine doses had been administered in the “world’s biggest vaccination programme” undertaken by India.

The BJP leader said the country gave 18.50 crore doses of the vaccine to 100 countries. Out of them, 1.43 crore were given free of cost to 48 countries.

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Indian Coast Guard, an official said.

The fishermen had on May 7 gone to Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam to buy a fishing boat, and while returning from there, they were stuck in the sea around 4-5 km off the coast near Sonaput in Ganjam district after their newly-bought vessel developed some technical glitches, he said.

The cyclonic storm system, which lay about 410 km southeast of Visakhapatnam and 590 km south of Puri at 2.30 pm on Monday, is moving in a north-westward direction with a sustained surface wind speed of 100110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.

It caused heavy to moderate rainfall in Odisha and West Bengal during the day.

Under the influence of the cyclone, coastal Odisha and adjoining areas of north coastal Andhra Pradesh and

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (ANI): The Ministry of Minority Affairs on Monday told the Supreme Court that the power to notify minorities is vested with the Union government and any decision in this regard will be taken after discussion with state governments and other stakeholders.

In a fresh affidavit, the Ministry said the Central government has notified six communities as minority communities under section 2C of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.

“The question involved in the writ petition has farreaching ramifications throughout the country and therefore any stand taken without detailed deliberations with the stakeholders may result in an unintended complication for the country,” stated the affidavit filed on a plea of advocate Ashwini Upadhyay. It added, “Though the power is vested with the Central government to notify minorities,

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BHUBANESWAR/KOLKATA/RANCHI, MAY 9 (PTI): Severe cyclonic storm Asani which packed galeforce winds up to 120 kmph, is likely to curve away from the coast and run parallel to the east coast in a northnortheast-ward direction and gradually weaken, the Met office said on Monday.

Coming close to North Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coasts, it is likely to lessen in intensity into a cyclonic storm by Tuesday night.

The cyclone will not make landfall either in Odisha or Andhra Pradesh but will move parallel to the east coast and cause heavy rain, IMD Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra had said in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

At least 11 fishermen from Odisha, who were stranded for around eight hours in the rough sea due to the raging severe cyclone ‘Asani’, were rescued on Monday with help of the

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Cryptocurrencies may soon attract 28% GST NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (IANS): In what could further dampen the mood of crypto investors in the country, the goods and services tax (GST) council is mulling a 28 per cent tax on cryptocurrencies, at par with the current GST on casinos, betting and lottery, multiple media reports claimed on Monday. The services such as crypto mining along with sales and purchases are likely to attract the 28 per cent GST if the proposal goes through in the next GST meeting, according to reports. The date of the next GST meeting is yet to be finalised. The Ministry of Finance has already imposed a 30 per cent tax on profits made from the transfer of crypto assets and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

India distinguishes between cryptocurrencies and crypto assets, and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget 2022-23 in February announced a 30 per cent tax on income from

these transactions, which includes a 1 per cent deduction at source. Her proposal of levying a 30 per cent tax on crypto earnings came into effect on April 1.

The 28 per cent GST will be in addition to the 30 per cent income tax on earnings from crypto asset transactions.

There is also 1 per cent TDS (tax deducted at source) on transactions in such asset classes above a certain threshold. Gifts in crypto and digital assets are also taxed. A new section called ‘115BBH’ has been added in the Income Tax Act, 1961, to tax digital

assets. During a trip to the US last month, Sitharaman raised doubts about the size of the cryptocurrency market worldwide and stressed the need for a regulatory mechanism acceptable to all countries to prevent its use to launder money and fund terrorism, which, she said, were big concerns for India.

“I think the biggest risk for all countries across the board will be on the money laundering aspect and also on the aspect of currency being used for financing terror,” Sitharaman said at a seminar hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

BUSINESS/STATE Bitcoin value ENCSU asks govt to make drops by 50% Wakching college functional since Nov peak DIMAPUR, MAY 9 (NPN): East- eral representations have been LONDON, MAY 9 (IANS): The value of Bitcoin continued to fall over the weekend as it dropped below $34,000, according to the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange, BBC reported. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value has now fallen by 50 per cent since its peak in November last year.

The slide in the value of digital assets comes as stock markets around the world also dropped in recent days. On Monday, some Asian markets headed lower again with Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index down by around 2 per cent.

Bitcoin accounts for about a third of the cryptocurrency market with a total value of $650bn, BBC reported. Ethereum, the second biggest cryptocurrency in the world, has also fallen in value, down by more than 10 per cent in the last week.

Although much of 2022 had been relatively quiet for the cryptocurrency market, volatile trading in digital assets has not been that unusual in previous years.

ern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has demanded that the state government begin functioning of the Wakching New Model College, Mon by academic session 2022. In a memorandum addressed to chief secretary, ENCSU president Mankap Konyak and general secretary Sanglekhamba C Chang cautioned that failure to do so would force the union to serve the ultimatum for which the department and responsible authorities would be held solely responsible.

The union reminded that sev-

submitted appealing the authorities to appoint the faculty members and stating functioning Wakching New Model College. However, ENCSU expressed dismay over the same response from the department that the file was under P&AR department.

In this regard, the union has questioned for how long was file going to be in P&AR department?

Stating that people have been patient enough with the “delay tactics game” of the authorities, ENCSU warned that it would “not stay silent to this ill treatment”.

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(From p-1) It also directed the States to appoint a district-wise nodal officer either from the education or women and child department who in turn shall instruct Anganwadi workers to personally inform the parents of students who have dropped out about steps taken by NCPCR and get them enrolled.

The apex court asked the authorities to provide wide publicity to be given to the measures and orders passed by it.

The top court had earlier directed all the state governments and the UTs to implement the SOP, prepared by NCPCR, for the care and protection of children in street situations.

It had said the steps taken so far have not been satisfactory and rescuing children should not be a temporary exercise and it should be ensured that they are rehabilitated.

The top court had earlier directed states and Union Territories to link the children orphaned due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their family members to various welfare schemes.

It had taken suo motu cognisance concerning Children in Street Situations (CISS) who have lost their parents to COVID- 19.

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Breads, biscuits and aata to get costlier NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (AGENCIES): Breads, biscuits and rotis are likely to see a rise in prices from next month on high wheat flour (atta) prices and as the open market sale scheme (OMSS) for wheat for the current year has not been announced yet.

Food Corporation of India (FCI) sells wheat under OMSS from time to time to enhance the supply of foodgrains, especially wheat, during the lean season.

Wheat flour’s all-India average retail price stood at Rs 32.78 per kg on Saturday, 9.15 per cent higher than the price (Rs 30.03 per kg) a year ago, according to data reported by the state civil supplies departments to the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

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Power department has warned employees under Dimapur electrical division to not to involve in such cases.

In case any of the employees were found or caught involving in such illegal activities, the department said severe action would be initiated without further notice.

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So far, the amount mobilised from the IPO of Paytm in 2021 was the largest ever at Rs 18,300 crore, followed by Coal India (2010) at nearly Rs 15,500 crore and Reliance Power (2008) at Rs 11,700 crore.

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The policyholders’ portion was subscribed a little over 6 times, while that for employees was subscribed 4.4 times.

LIC had fixed the price band at Rs 902-949 per equity share for the issue. The offer includes a reservation for eligible employees and policyholders. The retail investors and eligible employees will get a discount of Rs 45 per equity share, while policyholders will get a discount of Rs 60 per share.

The government has diluted 3.5 per cent stake in the insurance behemoth through the Offer for Sale (OFS).

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NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (PTI): Life Insurance Corporation’s IPO, the country’s biggest public offer, was subscribed 2.95 times on the last day of offer period on Monday, helping the government mobilise about Rs 21,000 crore.

Against 16,20,78,067 shares on offer, 47,83,25,760 bids were received, according to data posted on stock exchanges at 7 pm.

The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) category was subscribed 2.83 times. As many as 11.20 crore bids were received for the 3.95 crore shares earmarked for the segment.

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The official said RBI will take a decision on the timing and size of any bond purchases next week. The RBI and the finance ministry did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.

The request from the government could complicate the RBI’s policy of withdrawing liquidity from the market, which marks a shift away from the ultraloose monetary stance it took during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ogy in the global cellular IoT module market, according to Counterpoint Research.

China leads in 5G adoption in the global cellular IoT module market.

However, North America and Europe will have great potential in the future, the report mentioned.

“5G adoption in emerging markets such as

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (REUTERS): India has asked its central bank to either buy back government bonds or conduct open market operations to cool yields that have hit their highest since 2019, as inflation risks push foreign investors to sell, a government source told Reuters on Monday.

The 10-year benchmark bond ended at 93.69 rupees on Monday, yielding 7.46%, after earlier reaching a high of 7.49%. “The discussion with the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) is at an advanced stage as current yields are not at comfortable levels,” the government official, with direct knowledge of the matter, said on condition of anonymity.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (IANS): Global cellular internet of things (IoT) module shipments are likely to cross 1.2 billion units by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent, a new report showed on Monday.

5G shipments is set to overtake 4G by 2028 to become the leading technol-

India and Latin America will also grow faster and 5G RedCap may become popular in these regions,” said Neil Shah, Vice-President Research.

The report estimated that cumulative 5G shipments (excluding 5G RedCap) will reach 2.5 billion units, growing at a CAGR of 60 per cent between 2022 and 2030.

Smart meter, industrial, router/CPE, automotive and POS (point of sale) will be the top five applications in 2030 in terms of shipments.

“The rollout of 5G and introduction of 5G RedCap in coming years will see the adoption of 5G across intelligent IoT applications in industrial, asset tracking, POS, telematics, healthcare and wearables segments,

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No end in sight for Ukraine war as Putin hails Victory Day

Russian service members take part in a military parade Russian President Vladimir Putin watches a military on Victory Day in Moscow. (Reuters) parade on Victory Day. (Reuters)

and stability in the Asian financial hub. “I want to thank the central government again for taking resolute measures when Hong Kong faced unprecedented challenges,” said Lam, who is stepping away after a single five-year term as leader.

“It formulated the National Security Law, which helped Hong Kong transform from chaos to order, and also improved Hong Kong’s electoral system so that we can achieve longterm peace and stability,” Lam said. Lee won more

B’desh extends currency swap to boost SL foreign reserves C O L O M B O, M AY 9 (PTI): In a friendly gesture, Bangladesh has extended the term of the USD 200 million loans given to cashstrapped Sri Lanka under a currency swap deal by one more year to boost the island-nation’s depleting foreign reserves.

In May 2021, Bangladesh cleared a USD 200 million currency swap facility for Sri Lanka, to help boost its economy, becoming the first South Asian country to extend crucial financial assistance to Colombo this year.

Bangladesh Bank directors took the decision on Sunday, keeping the conditions for the loan unchanged, said the central bank’s spokesman Serajul Islam, Hiru News reported.

Sri Lanka was supposed to repay within three months, but the term was extended several times at Sri Lanka’s request as the country’s economic crisis began to deepen.

With Sri Lanka’s main foreign exchange earning sector, tourism, badly hit due to the pandemic, the country has been struggling to maintain its reserves.

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Offshore quake shakes Taiwan; no danger of tsunami

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TAIPEI, MAY 9 (AP): A strong earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Monday, shaking buildings in the capital, Taipei.

No serious damage or injuries were reported, and authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami.

The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered 27 kilometers (17 miles) deep and about 90 kilometers (56 miles) offshore from the city of Hualien, Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau said.

The strongest shaking was in northeastern Taiwan, including Taipei.

The earthquake’s location was about 70 kilometers (44 miles) southwest of the remote island of Yonaguni at the western end of the Japanese archipelago.

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CONDEMNATION We, the Dimapur Nokputsur Telongjem vehemently condemn the physical abuse committed against a minor domestic helper by Mrs. Watila (Nokpu), W/o, Mr. Manen Kichu, residing at Alempang Ward, Mokokchung.

The crime committed against the minor child is barbaric and condemnable. The union further supports the victim and his family and demand for justice to be delivered at the earliest.

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by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices.

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves dropped sharply from a healthy level of USD 8,864 million in June 2019 to USD 2,361 million in January 2022, according to official estimates.

Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets across Sri Lanka since April 9, as the government ran out of money for vital imports; prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed and there are acute shortages in fuel, medicines and electricity supplies.

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The Prime Minister action would be taken.” said those concocting a Shehbaz said what narrative against national Khan was doing could only institutions were the real be categorised as conspira‘Mir Jaffar and Mir Sadiq’ - cy, not politics. the two men who are known This conspiracy was as collaborators of the East not against any political riIndia Company in the 18th vals but against the country, Century. he said. “Pakistan cannot Shehbaz said the state be surrendered and comof Pakistan, the Constitu- promised over one person’s tion of Pakistan, and the ego, arrogance, and blatant respected institutions of lies. Imran first conspired to Shehbaz Sharif and Imran Khan Pakistan were challenged by destroy the economy of the ISLAMABAD, MAY 9 last month. The 69-year-old Imran Khan in Abbottabad country and was now planning to trigger a civil war in (PTI): Pakistan Prime Min- cricketer-turned-politician on Sunday.

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The Kohima Kharlar Telongjem extends our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Temjentsungla on being promoted to the post of Director in the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland.

The Telongjem wishes her grand success, good health and wisdom in her future endeavours.

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The undersigned on behalf of the Doyapur Bazar committee Dhansiripar Dimapur nagaland have the honour to express our utmost appreciation to Shri Azheto Zhimomi, honourable MLA 3 Dimapur III Assembly Constituency for the repairing and renovation of the most horrible and pathetic condition of road from Kiyeto Village junction to Doyapur Bazar.

The Doyapur Bazar Committee while acknowledging him for the yeoman service also urges and appeals for more development work and services to be rendered towards the public even in the days to come.

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than 99% of the vote cast by the 1,500 members of the election committee.

While China cited the need to restore order as the motivation for political change in Hong Kong, the demand that only patriots — defined as those loyal to the ruling Communist Party — could hold office was a central theme.

The establishment of the political system of “patriots running Hong Kong” is vital for Hong Kong’s future, Lam said.

Lee will replace Lam on July 1 and take over a city that has in the past five years been through the tumultuous days of the 2019 pro-democracy protests, the ensuing crackdown and the recent coronavirus outbreak that overwhelmed Hong Kong’s health care system and prompted Beijing to send in medics and build temporary quarantine facilities.

“Very soon there will be two Victory Days in Ukraine,” he said in a video released to mark the holiday. “We have never fought against anyone. We always fight for ourselves. ... We are fighting for freedom for our children, and therefore we will win.”

But the Ukrainian military’s General Staff warned Monday of a high probability of missile strikes on the holiday, and Britain’s Defense Ministry said in its daily assessment Russian forces could increasingly subject Ukrainian towns and cities to “intense and indiscriminate bombardments with little or no regard for civilian casualties” as they run short of precision-guided munitions.

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HONG KONG, MAY 9 (AP): Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Monday said Chinese patriots are now firmly in charge of the city following the election of its new leader, who ran unopposed in a process controlled by Beijing from start to finish.

Lam’s comments came a day after a carefully vetted election committee voted overwhelmingly to approve John Lee, a hard-line security chief who oversaw a crackdown on Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement.

The crackdown led to the imposition by Beijing of a sweeping National Security Law and the reorganization of the regional legislature. Political opponents were subsequently jailed, dissenting voices silenced and the organized opposition quashed.

Appearing with Lee, Lam said such changes were necessary to restore order

raised during the inquiry.

The Secretary to the President, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, and the Inspector General of Police are scheduled to appear before the HRCSL on Monday. The HRCSL on Saturday requested the government to explain to the public the reasons for declaring a state of emergency as the protests were largely peaceful and within normal police operations.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has faced flak from the Opposition and foreign envoys for his decision, which gives security forces sweeping powers to arbitrarily arrest and detain people. Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948.

The crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices. Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets across Sri Lanka since April 9, as the government ran out of money for vital imports; prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed and there are acute shortages in fuel, medicines and electricity supply.

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C O L O M B O, M AY 9 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s top human rights body has summoned the country’s top brass, including the Secretary to the President and the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, to appear before it on Monday to clarify the reasons for the imposition of the state of emergency.

In a special Cabinet meeting on Friday, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency with effect from Friday midnight. This is the second time that an emergency was declared in Sri Lanka in just over a month as the island nation was in the grip of the worst economic crisis.

The announcement came amid weeks of protests demanding the resignation of the President and the government, blaming the powerful Rajapaksa clan for the mishandling of the island nation’s economy, which is already upended by the pandemic. Rohini Marasinghe, (Rtd) Supreme Court Judge who is Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), said that the summons were issued to the top brass to clarify the reasons for the imposition of the state of emergency. She also said that water and tear gas attacks on protesters near the Parliament would be

to weather a squeeze of economic sanctions and diplomatic isolation. He also left unanswered the looming question of whether Russia will mobilize more forces in the face of significant losses.

“Without concrete steps to build a new force, Russia can’t fight a long war, and the clock starts ticking on the failure of their army in Ukraine,” tweeted Phillips P. O’Brien, professor of strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews.

As Putin laid a wreath in Moscow, air raid sirens echoed again in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.

But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared in his own Victory Day address that his country would eventually defeat the Russians.

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where some thought Russia would finally see some decisive victories, progress has been slow going.

Many analysts had suggested Putin might use his speech to declare some sort of limited victory — potentially in Mariupol — as he looks for an exit from the conflict that has unleashed punishing sanctions from the West and strained Russia’s resources. Others suggested he might order a nationwide mobilization to beef up the depleted ranks for an extended conflict.

Neither was forthcoming.

Critics said the speech skirted some uncomfortable realities that Putin is facing: The campaign in Ukraine isn’t going to plan, and he has not asked Russians to accept sacrifices necessary

people were feared dead after a Russian bomb flattened a Ukrainian school being used as a shelter in Bilohorivka, an eastern village, Ukrainian officials said.

In a sign the anti-Russian backlash could be growing in Europe, protesters threw what appeared to be red paint at Russia’s ambassador to Poland, Sergey Andreev, as he arrived at a cemetery in Warsaw to pay respects to Red Army soldiers who died during World War II. With the war now in its 11th week, battles were being waged on multiple fronts, but Russia was perhaps closest to victory in Mariupol, where Ukrainian fighters are making a last stand at a sprawling steel mill in a battle that has highlighted some of the worst suffering of the war.

The complete capture of Mariupol would deprive Ukraine of a vital port, allow Russia to complete a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, and free troops up for fighting elsewhere in the Donbas. The fall of the city would also provide a much-needed symbolic victory for Russia.

Russian forces pounded away over the weekend at the plant, where as many as 2,000 Ukrainian fighters are are estimated to be holding out.

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before an “inevitable” clash.

Ukrainian leaders and their Western backers have often rejected claims that Kyiv or NATO posed any threat to Russia — but tensions could rise further if Sweden and Finland decide to join the Western alliance, as support for that increases in both countries.

“The danger was rising by the day,” Putin said as he surveyed the troops. “Russia has given a pre-emptive response to aggression. It was forced, timely and the only correct decision.”

He also sought to portray the current battle for the Donbas — Moscow’s focus after its early failure to sweep across Ukraine and overrun the capital — as a fight on “historic lands” of Russia.

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ZAPORIZHZHIA (UKRAINE), MAY 9 (AP): Russian President Vladimir Putin used a major patriotic holiday Monday to again justify his war in Ukraine but did not declare even a limited victory or signal where the conflict was headed, as his forces pressed their offensive with few signs of significant progress.

The Russian leader oversaw a Victor y Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square, with troops marching in formation, military hardware on display, and a brass band blaring to mark the Soviet Union’s role in the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany.

But his much-anticipated speech offered no new insights into how he intended to salvage the grinding war — and instead stuck to allegations that Ukraine posed a threat to Russia, even though Moscow’s nuclear-armed forces are far superior in numbers and firepower. He steered clear of battlefield specifics — failing to mention the potentially pivotal battle for the strategically vital port of Mariupol or even uttering the word “Ukraine.”

Putin has long bristled about NATO’s gradual creep eastward, including into former Soviet republics, and sought to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Under the able and dynamic leadership of Shri Zhaleo rio, MLA Ghaspani II and Honourable Advisor to Sericulture, Excise and Minority Affairs, the much awaited and needed public amenities of Molvom and Bungsang Village have been completed and materialized viz. i. Improvement of approach road to Bungsang Village via Molvom Village The special concern and effort showed by him towards the welfare of the people is much appreciated. May God bless him and everyone who have contributed towards the completion of the works. ndpp KuKi unit Ghaspani ii dp-2079/22

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Comer, Bean, Macfadyen win SCTE wins choral competition at Britain’s BAFTA TV awards

Winners of the choral competition with the judges and the organisers at Kohima on Monday. (NP)

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tate College of Teachers Education (SCTE), Kohima, emerged as the winner of the national anthem “Jana Gana Mana” singing competition held at Regional Centre for Excellence in Music and Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma on Monday.

College of Arts and

Technology, Phezha and Kohima College Kohima were placed in the second and third places respectively.

The winner walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 while the second and third position holders won Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 25,000 respectively.

The competition was organised by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland State on the occasion of the 161st birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore and in commemoration of the 75th Year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mohatsav.

Judges for the competition included Ajin

Longchari, Khyochano TCK and Neisatuo Theluo.

Other participants included Sazolie College Kohima, Sazolie College of Teachers Education, Nagaland Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti Kohima, Don Bosco College Kohima, JNV Yakukie Kohima, Hindi Rashtrabasha

Prachar Samiti Keziekie and Kohima Science College Kohima.

Earlier, the competition was compered by Mengu Suokhrie while BJP Nagaland, vice president and organising committee, convenor, Peter Rutsa delivered the welcome address.

Fr. Sunny KS from Don Bosco Science College invoked God’s blessings, OSD, O Akum Tzudir read out the speech of the chief guest, minister for Higher Education & Tribal Affairs and BJP Nagaland, State president, Temjen Imna Along.

Special numbers were presented by Imcha and Virie while BJP Nagaland, chief spokesperson and organising committee co-convenor-Kuputo Shohe proposed the vote of thanks. (Correspondent)

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ost of the world’s oceans are steadily losing their year-to-year ‘memory’ under global warming, researchers have warned.

Ocean memory decline is found as a collective response across the climate models to human-induced warming. As greenhouse-gas concentrations continue to rise, such memory decline will become increasingly evident.

The study published in the journal Science Advances compared the fast weather fluctuations of the atmosphere to find that the slowly varying ocean exhibits strong persistence, or “memory,” meaning the ocean temperature tomorrow is likely to look a lot like it does today, with only slight changes.

“We discovered this phenomenon by examining the similarity in ocean surface temperature from

one year to the next as a simple metric for ocean memory,” said Hui Shi, lead author and researcher at the Farallon Institute in Petaluma, California. “It’s almost as if the ocean is developing amnesia.”

Ocean memory is found to be related to the thickness of the uppermost layer of the ocean, known as the mixed layer. Deeper mixed layers have greater heat content, which confers more thermal in-

ertia that translates into memory.

However, the mixed layer over most oceans will become shallower in response to continued anthropogenic warming, resulting in a decline in ocean memory.

Along with ocean memory decline, the thinning mixed layer is also found to increase the random fluctuations of the sea surface temperature.

As a result, although the ocean will not become much more

variable from one year to the next in the future, the fraction of helpful signals for prediction largely reduces.

“Reduced ocean memory together with increased random fluctuations suggest intrinsic changes in the system and new challenges in prediction under warming,” said Fei-Fei Jin, an atmospheric sciences professor at the University of Hawaii.

Ocean memory loss doesn’t just impact the prediction of physical variables, but could also influence the way we manage sensitive marine ecosystems.

Besides ocean prediction, forecasting land-based impacts on temperature, precipitation as well as extreme events might also be affected by ocean memory decline due to their dependence on the persistence of sea surface temperature as a predictability source, the team said.

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Mo Gilligan and the team of “The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan” pose with the “Best Comedy/Entertainment Programme” award at the British Academy Television Awards in London. (Reuters)

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ctors Jodie Comer, Sean Bean and Matthew Macfadyen were among the winners at the British Academy Television Awards in London on Sunday night.

Bean won the leading actor prize for prison drama “Time”, which also scooped the award for miniseries. Comer, who rose to fame playing an assassin in “Killing Eve”, won leading actress for “Help”, a drama set in a care home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her co-star Cathy Tyson won supporting actress while supporting actor went to Macfadyen for “Succession”, a show about power struggles within a U.S. family media empire.

Coming-of-age story “In My Skin” won the drama series categor y, while U.S. mini-series “The Underground Railroad”, an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a Black slave’s quest for freedom, won in the international category. Female

performance in a comedy programme went to Sophie Willan for “Alma’s Not Normal” while Jamie Demetriou won male performance in the same category for “Stath Lets Flats”.

Veteran comedian and actor Billy Connolly was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest accolade given by the academy.

Rapper Big Zuu won

two awards - entertainment performance and features for his show “Big Zuu’s Big Eats”.

Several winners used their acceptance speech to voice support for publicly owned but commercially funded broadcaster Channel 4, which the British government last month announced plans to sell.

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Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the Madrid Open finals against Alexander Zverev. (AP)

Nadal remains at four.

Two players in the top 10 are on the slide as Italy’s Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini, who has yet to play on clay this season as he recovers from an operation on his right hand, drops two spots to eighth and Norwegian Casper Ruud slips to 10th from seventh.

seventh in the WTA rankings on Monday after winning the biggest title of her career at last week’s Madrid Open.

The 27-year-old, the first Arab or African player to break into the men’s or women’s top 10, beat American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 in Saturday’s final.

Pegula has moved up Madrid champion three places to a careerJabeur rises to seventh high of 11th in the world.

Belarusian Aryna SaTunisia’s Ons Jabeur matched her personal-best balenka slipped four spots

to eighth.

The only place in the top 15 not to change hands was the world-number-one spot, with Iga Swiatek still holding a commanding lead at the top of the rankings despite missing Madrid due to injury.

ATP Rankings (players representing Russia and Belarus are banned from competing under the name or flag of Russia or Belarus until further notice): 1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 8,260 pts 2. Daniil Medvedev 7,990 3. Alexander Zverev (GER) 7,020 4. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 6,435 5. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 5,750 6. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) 4,773 (+3) 7. Andrey Rublev 4,115 (+1) 8. Matteo Berrettini (ITA) 3,895 (-2) 9. Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 3,760 (+1) 1 0 . C a s p e r Ru u d (NOR) 3,760 (-3)

Suryakumar Yadav ruled out of rest of IPL 2022 M U M B A I , M AY 9 (IANS): Mumbai Indians’ middle-order mainstay Suryakumar Yadav on Monday has been ruled out of rest of IPL 2022 due to a left forearm muscle injury. The news comes as a blow for Mumbai, who were looking to finish the tournament on a high after being officially eliminated from the race to playoffs.

“Suryakumar Yadav has sustained a muscle strain on the left forearm and has been ruled out for the season. He has been advised rest, in consultation with the BCCI medical team,” said a statement by the franchise ahead of their match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the DY Patil Stadium.

According to the advisory issued by the tournament, Yadav sustained the injury during Mumbai’s thrilling five-run win over Gujarat Titans at the Brabourne Stadium on May 6. Yadav was one of the

Rupinder Pal to lead India ‘India not our enemy’: Kaneria hits back at Afridi hockey team in Asia Cup

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haran Sudev and S Karthi.

Junior World Cup players Maninder Singh and Nilam Sanjeep Xess have been named as replacement players while Pawan, Pardeep Singh, Ankit Pal and Angad Bir Singh have been named as standbys.

Former India captain and two-time Olympian Sardar Singh will also accompany the team as coach. He felt that the players had shown great potential over the last few months during the national camp.

Adani Group acquires franchise in UAE T20 League DUBAI, MAY 9 (IANS): Adani Sportsline, a part of the Adani Group, on Monday made a foray into franchise cricket by acquiring the rights to own and operate a franchise in UAE T20 League.

Licensed by the Emirates Cricket Board, the UAE T20 League will be an annual event that will feature six teams competing in a 34-match event.

Top players from all the cricket-playing nations are expected to be in the lineup of different teams. This will be the first major move overseas by Adani Sportsline that will “connect and engage with global fans” from across the cricketing nations.

“It is a proud moment for us to announce the Adani Group’s association with the UAE’s T20 League as a franchise team owner. This acquisition fits perfectly in the group of corporates who have already acquired franchise team rights in the league. The trust shown by the Adani Group augurs well for the league and we look forward to benefitting from their business acumen and working together to make our league successful,” Khalid Al Zarooni, UAE’s T20 League chairman said. Reliance Industries Limited, Lancer Capital, GMR Group and Capri Global have acquired a team each in the UAE T20 League.

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Test matches for Pakistan.

“When I raised my voice against forced conversion, I was threatened that my career would be destroyed,” he added.

It all started when Kaneria in one of his interviews revealed that Shahid Afridi forced him to convert to Islam, The Indian Express reported.“Yes, Afridi used to often tell me to convert to Islam. But, I never used to take him seriously. I believe in my religion and it

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does not depend on cricket,” Kanera had told Zee News.

A couple of days later, Shahih Afridi responded strongly to Kaneria’s accusation.

Afridi also slammed Kaneria for defaming the country’s name in the spotfixing, which ended his career. Kaneria is facing a ban for his involvement in a spot-fixing case. “He is accusing me to get cheap fame and make money. Everyone knows about his character.”

KO L K ATA , M AY 9 (AGENCIES): Football in Kerala is riding the crest of fortune. After the state team won the Santosh Trophy barely a week ago, it is now the turn for Gokulam Kerala FC to take the ILeague title back home and restart the celebrations.

According to Sportstar, the Malabarians have definitely held out the strong footballing tradition of the state in its performance while outgunning every opposition in the list to remain unbeaten for a record 16 matches and etch out a six-point lead on top of the current standings.

With just two rounds to go, a point from the penultimate match against Sreenidi Deccan FC on Tuesday will be enough to see Gokulam FC (on 40 points) retain the crown and become the first team in the 15-year history of the I-League to win back-

to-back titles.

The last team to attain something similar was the former Goa side Dempo SC but its feat is considered partial owing to a nomenclature problem.

Dempo won the National Football League in 200607 season and when it won the title again next season, the tournament’s name was changed to I-league.

Interestingly, the title can go Gokulam Kerala’s way even before it starts against Sreenidi Deccan, if second placed Mohammedan Sporting (on 34 points from 16) fails to win its match against Rajasthan United FC. G o k u l a m Ke r a l a

coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese wished to wrap up the issue in the next outing but remained wary of the opponent which, he felt, had the knack for upstaging bigger opponents.

“We know the importance of the game and have to put out our best to get the result in our favour.

It is a tough task as the opponents always apply extra power when they are playing against the leader,” said Vincenzo Alberto. “I want my players to believe in their abilities like they have done in the previous matches. And if we stick to our plan then we can easily win the needed points,” he added.

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of our dearest father Late Arenjenba, Rtd. Additional Dir., Dept. of School Education

Aba, one year has passed since you left us.

The way we miss you is different now, we hope you know how much you meant to us, we still think about you everyday we just love you and miss you.

TEMUMOnGBA JAMIR Date : 13/08/1989 – 10/05/2021

We can't see and hear you anymore.

But we can feel you because you have a place in our hearts and mind for infinity.

You are loved and missed.

Loving wife, daughter, sisters, in-laws, niece and nephews

Gokulam Kerala needs just a point from its remaining two matches to secure backto-back titles and create I-League history. (Gokulam Kerala FC)

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NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (IANS): Experienced dragflicker Rupinder Pal Singh will captain the India team while seasoned Birendra Lakra will be his deputy during the Men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament scheduled to be held in Jakarta from May 23 to June 1 this year.

Hockey India on Monday named a 20-member squad for the tournament, which is a World Cup qualifier. India are clubbed with Japan, Pakistan and hosts Indonesia in Pool A, while Malaysia, Korea, Oman and Bangladesh are in Pool B. Defending champions India have included 10 new players, who will be making their senior debut. They include FIH Men’s Junior World Cup players Yashdeep Siwach, Abhisek Lakra, Manjeet, Vishnukant Singh and Uttam Singh. Also new in the team will be Mareeswaren Sakthivel, Sheshe Gowda BM, Pawan Rajbhar, Ab-

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (AGENCIES): For mer Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has accused Shahid Afridi of instigating people in the name of religion.

“India is not our enemy. Our enemies are those who instigate people in the name of religion. If you consider India as your enemy, then don’t ever go to any Indian media channel,” tweeted Kaneria on Monday. The spinner has bagged 261 wickets in 61

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Alcaraz soars to 6th after Madrid romp M A D R I D, M A Y 9 (AGENCIES): Spanish teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz rose three places to sixth in the men’s ATP rankings following his victory in the Madrid Open on Sunday.

The 19-year-old’s 6-3, 6-1 trouncing of Germany’s Alexander Zverev in Madrid was his fourth title of the year and rubberstamped his chances of lifting his first Grand Slam in the upcoming French Open. He had beaten his compatriot Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on the way to the final.

The only worry for Alcaraz is a sore ankle which will see him miss this week’s Rome tournament in order to be fit for the French Open which gets underway on May 22.

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22-07-1969 to 10-05-2021 A year gone by But our tears still shed.

Our grief still afresh Your love still linger amidst.

Never will we forget you.

Never will we stop loving you.

Till we meet again in God’s glory Rest Gently.

Loving husband & children

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Lt. MUGHAHOLI M. AWOMI Born : 16/07/1991– Died : 04/05/2022 “The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death” Isaiah - 57:1-2 We, the bereaved family of LT. MUGHAHOLI . M AWOMI would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all the families and well wishers for the immense support given to us through your prayers, your physical presence and your financial help.

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KKR remain in competition with win over MI AAN to observe World Fish Migration day

NAVI MUMBAI, MAY 9 (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders finally found the team balance they were looking for to outclass Mumbai Indians by 52 runs here on Monday and keep their slim IPL play-off hopes alive.

Lead Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah picked up his maiden fivewicket haul in IPL history to restrict KKR to 165 for nine after fine knocks from Venkatesh Iyer (43 off 24) and Nitish Rana (43 off 24).

Barring a 43-ball 51 from Ishan Kishan, Mumbai batters struggled to get going in the chase as their Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders celebrates the innings ended at 113 all out wicket of N. Tilak Varma of Mumbai Indians. (PTI) in 17.3 overs.

KKR finally played IPL 2022 - POINTS TABLE Tim Southee (1/10) and Pat Teams Mat Won Lost Pts Cummins (3/22) together and the move worked with Lucknow Super Giants 11 8 3 16 the seasoned pacers sharing four wickets. Andre Russell Gujarat Titans 11 8 3 16 too chipped in with couple Rajasthan Royals 11 7 4 14 of wickets.

Royal Challengers 12 7 5 14 Another big positive was the return to form of Delhi Capitals 11 5 6 10 Venkatesh Iyer, who had Sunrisers Hyderabad 11 5 6 10 to be dropped earlier in the competition due to his lean Kolkata Knight Riders 12 5 7 10 run after a sensational debut Punjab Kings 11 5 6 10 season in 2021.

While MI were already Chennai Super Kings 11 4 7 8 out of the play-off race, Mumbai Indians 11 2 9 4 KKR, who have five wins

from 12 games, can still sneak into the top four with two games remaining.

Earlier, KKR openers Venkatesh and Ajinkya Rahane (25 off 24 balls) added 60 runs in just 5.4 overs after they were put into bat but the Shreyas Iyer-led side failed to capitalise on that promising start.

Rana blazed his way to a 26-ball 43, with three boundaries and four sixes, but it was Bumrah (5/10), who took five wickets in two overs, to put the brakes on KKR, who suffered a middle-order collapse.

In the 15th over, Bumrah removed Russell (9) and Rana and then clinched three wickets -- Sheldon Jackson (5), Cummins (0) and Sunil Narine (0), in the 18th over, a maiden, to bring MI back into the game.

Venkatesh smashed three boundaries and four sixes, but perished in the sixth over, giving a sitter to Daniel Sams at point, with spinner Kumar Kartikeya Singh (2/32) getting his first wicket.

Venkatesh was brutal on spinner Murugan Ashwin (1/35), hitting him for his first maximum, a pull shot and then hammered a

boundary.

The southpaw then walloped his second six over deep mid-wicket off Daniel Sams (1/26), as KKR raced to 26/0 after three overs.

He then targeted Riley Meredith (0/35), hammering him for boundary and a six, a scoop shot, in the fifth over where KKR amassed 17 runs.

After Rahane’s dismissal, Rana upped the ante and launched into Kartikeya, hitting him for two successive sixes, one over long-on. He then tore into Kieron Pollard, hammering two sixes and a boundary in the 13th over, where the side got 17 runs.

But then it was Bumrah, who wreaked havoc with the ball and firmly brought MI back into the contest.

BRIEF SCORES: Kolkata Knight Riders: 165/9 in 20 overs (Venkatesh Iyer 43, Nitish Rana 43; Jasprit Bumrah 5/10).

Mumbai Indians: 113 all out in 17.3 overs (Ishan Kishan 51; Pat Cummins 3/22).

TUESDAY’S MATCH Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans: 7:30 pm

Members of AAN with the vice-chief patrons at the meeting.

D I M A P U R , M AY 9 (NPN): Anglers Association of Nagaland (AAN) has decided to observe World Fish Migration day throughout the state in coordination with all its district chapters.

This was decided at the meeting of the association held at Naithu Resort on May 7.

The house has also decided to form mobile team by inviting scientists on exploration of the river bodies for DNA sample collections and for proper study and identification of non-classified species.

At the meeting, AAN president, Watinuksung Jamir spoke on the river

system in the state and stressed on the need to conserve and protect the river ecosystem. He also called upon the members to be a responsible citizen by keeping in the mind the motto, “Where passion meets conservation”.

Vice-chief patrons, AAN, Kechangulie Rio (Chabuo) and Isaac Zhimomi also attended the meeting and exhorted the gathering.

Ke c h a n g u l i e ex pressed his happiness to be part of the association and encouraged the members on conservations of river bodies to promote sustainable fishing.

Isaac Zhimomi also

the founder president expressed delighted on the progress and growth of the association over the past years, with more focus on preservation and conservation and heading towards river angling.

Ricky Ozukum on behalf of the outgoing office bearers congratulated the new team and urged them to work with dedication and selflessly for the growth of the association.

Derek D’ Souza, technical advisor also spoke at the meeting. Earlier, the meeting chaired by AAN general secretary, Mhonbemo Ngullie began with an invocation by executive member, Akai Awomi.

Verstappen beats Haaland’s Manchester City move ‘closer’ Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian men’s Leclerc to win first team qualifies for knock-out round Miami Grand Prix BA N G KO K , M AY 9 (PTI): The Indian men’s badminton team notched its second successive win with a 5-0 thrashing of Canada in a group tie to qualify for the knock-out round of the Thomas Cup here on Monday.

With its second impressive result, the Indian team, which defeated Germany 5-0 on Sunday, is certain to finish in the top-2 in Group C and thus qualify for the knock-out round.

World Championships silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth fought back from a game down to beat Brian Yang 20-22 21-11 21-15 in 52 minutes to give India the lead.

The doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty then needed just 29 minutes to beat Jason Anthony Ho-Shue and Kevin Lee before world number 23 H S Prannoy easily won his singles match against B R Sankeerth 21-15 21-12 to make it 3-0 and clinch the tie for India.

The second doubles pair of Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala was also too good for the duo of Dong Adam and Nyl Yakura in the match that the Indians

Srikanth Kidambi returns a shot to Brian Yang at Thomas & Uber Cup in Bangkok, Monday. (AP/PTI)

won 21-15 21-11 in 34 minutes.

The route was completed when Priyanshu Rajawat beat Victor Lal in three games, 21-13 20-22 21-14 in the third men’s singles which lasted 52 minutes.

The Indian men’s team is searching for its maiden medal at the tournament. No Indian men’s team has ever reached the

semifinals of the Thomas Cup. The Indian team will play its final group C match against Chinese Taipei on Wednesday.

The Indian women’s team had also begun its Uber Cup campaign on a resounding note with a 4-1 win against Canada on Sunday. It will face USA on Tuesday and Korea on Wednesday.

MIAMI, MAY 9 (REUTERS): Formula One world champion Max Verstappen won the inaugural Miami Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday, slashing Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc’s overall lead from 27 to 19 points after five races.

Leclerc finished a fighting second, 3.786 seconds behind after starting on pole position, with Spanish teammate Carlos Sainz completing the podium at the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium. The victory was the Dutch driver’s third of the season, and second in a row, and he made it happen with a crucial overtake around the outside on Sainz at the start to seize second place before blasting past Leclerc on the ninth of the 57 laps.

Verstappen, who also made sure of the bonus point for fastest lap, had looked to be cruising to victory until McLaren’s Lando Norris collided with AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly and crashed on lap 41, triggering the safety car.

Leclerc seizes Miami pole in Ferrari front row sweep with Michelle Obama in audience That allowed Leclerc to close the gap and get back into contention over the final 10 laps.

What was a slow burner in the energy-sapping humidity provided some fireworks at the end with the safety car bunching up the field, putting Leclerc right on Verstappen’s tail with five laps remaining.

L O N D O N , M AY 9 (AGENCIES): Erling Haaland’s summer move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City could be confirmed next week.

BBC Sport has heard from separate sources the £63m transfer for the Norwegian is agreed, with an announcement expected soon in Germany.

Erling Haaland City are refusing to respond to the widespread the deal is done - though reports. Privately they say their definition of ‘done’

may differ to the media’s, given the fine detail involved in such big-cash moves.

It is thought that virtually all parts of the transfer are agreed, with City only needing to trigger the clause to activate the transfer.

The transfer would be one of the biggest of the summer. Sports agent Mino Raiola had been involved in the discussions

prior to his death, with associates taking the process on to its conclusion.

Even though City are within touching distance of a second successive Premier League title achieved without an orthodox centre-forward, Guardiola has always stressed his desire to have one. City tried hard to get Harry Kane from Tottenham last summer but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy refused to sell.

Sunil Chhetri interacts with North East cricketers BENGALURU, MAY 9 (PTI): About 150-odd cricketers from North East and other Ranji Plate teams, camping at the National Cricket Academy, got a pleasant surprise when India’s football captain Sunil Chhetri dropped in after being invited by the BCCI. North Eastern states got their first-class status as recently as three seasons back and football is still the most popular sport in the region and the likes of Bhaichung Bhutia and Chhetri are any day bigger icons compared to current star cricketers in states like Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.

The aim of NCA was to ensure that even cricketers from the region could connect with someone who enjoys an iconic status in the region and can narrate his own success story in club and international arena.

Chhetri, one of the top scorers among active players in international football alongside Lionel Messi and

NCA Head of Cricket VVS Laxman and Sunil Chhetri interact with the players from North East and Plate Teams. (PTI)

Cristiano Ronaldo, did have his share of fun, taking part in fielding drills.

Chhetri, who is a close friend of former India cap-

tain Virat Kohli, did impress one and all with his smooth pick-up and throw during a fielding session as the campers watched in awe.

“He had a delightful fielding competition and shared some learnings from his own incredible journey in football with boys from north east and plate teams,” BCCI tweeted.

Later Chhetri joined NCA head VVS Laxman for a one-on-one session with the cricketers, who are having a skills training session at the NCA. “It was a fantastic session as cricketers got to know from an icon in Indian sport as to what kind of hard work and sacrifice is required to reach the top,” a BCCI official privy to development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

“This initiative by BCCI will give young and budding talents equal opportunity to hone their skills and represent India across formats.

NE has enormous potential in sports and the board will keep no stone unturned to ensure that we are able to tap the best talent for the country,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah had tweeted few days back.

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