10 August 2022

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ENPO reaffirms demand for ‘Frontier Nagaland’

Correspondents

DIMAPUR/KIPHIRE/ NOKLAK AUG 9 (NPN): Entire ENPO areas Tuesday held public rallies in Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak and Shamator to press for creation of ‘Frontier Nagaland’ state.

People from all walks of life both young and old clad in traditional attire, including students took part at rallies across six districts.

Following the rally, the apex tribal organisations of each of the six districts submitted memorandum containing

(L-R) Participants holding a banner during the rally at Noklak and mass gathering in Tuensang. (NP/CKS)

three-point resolution to the Prime Minister of India through respective DCs. (Memo on p-6) Speaking to Nagaland

Post, ENPO president R. Tsapikiu Sangtam informed that the rallies across the six eastern districts and at Kiusam EAC headquarters

under Shamator district were successful with no report of any untoward incidents from any of the districts. Sangtam said ENPO will sum up the

rally by collecting reports from all the districts and discuss further course of action on August 11.

In Tuensang, the public rally was organised by Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS) at Parade Ground.

People from all walks of life with traditional attires attended the rally holding placards and banners. In a press release, CKS general secretary Chongshen Chang informed that all business establishments, educational institutions and offices remained closed during the rally hours. (Cont’d on p-5)

Taiwan holds military drills to counter China INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

Nitish snap ties with BJP; to take oath as Mahagathbandhan’s CM today PATNA, AUG 9 (PTI): Nitish Kumar, once seen as a potential rival to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, broke ranks with the BJP-led NDA coalition Tuesday to stake claim as head of the rival ‘Mahagathbandhan’ (Grand Alliance) to be chief minister of Bihar for the eighth time.

Kumar, 71, who earlier in the day submitted his resignation as the chief minister heading the NDA coalition, said he submitted a list of 164 MLAs to Governor Phagu Chauhan, who is likely

Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav interact with the media. (PTI)

to swear him and a small cabinet into office at 2 pm on Wednesday at Raj Bhavan.

The effective strength of the state Assembly is 242 and the magic figure is 122.

Firing incident Govt keeps payment of salaries on hold This is it! Partnership with BJP based on trust: NDPP near Dan village not been well accepted by D I M A P U R , A U G 9 Amit Shah for their commit- assured that its leadership in scores of government emStaff Reporter

“To keep up with changing needs, we’ve decided to raise a bulldozer unit to enforce law and order.”

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(NPN): Responding to various speculations being raised in public domain by individuals, organisations and political parties over its alliance with the BJP, the NDPP has claimed that its partnership with BJP was one of trust and based on political maturity.

NDPP in a statement clarified that it had partnered together with BJP for the greater good of Naga people, while appreciating the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister

ted approach to the ongoing political negotiations.

The statement mentioned that the NDPP-BJP alliance under the banner of the UDA government had unanimously resolved to work for early solution and reiterated the commitment to pave the way in the event of an honourable, acceptable and inclusive solution to the Indo-Naga political issue.

The party extended support to the call for early solution of the vexed IndoNaga political imbroglio and

its role as facilitator would pursue early realisation of a solution to the extent that it had firmly supported the call for solution even before the elections.

Rejecting the allegation of diluting its regional spirit due to alliance with BJP, NDPP pointed out that regional parties in many States across the country had continued to have alliances with national parties, including Meghalaya, Sikkim and Mizoram. But this did not mean that the

Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 9 (NPN): A firing incident reportedly took place in Dan village area under Noklak district near the India-Myanmar border, Tuesday morning at around 1.30 a.m.

While confirming about the incident, official sources said that no casualties were reported in the incident.

District and police administration along with Village Guards rushed to the spot to take stock of the (Cont’d on p-3) situation. (Cont’d on p-3)

DIMAPUR, AUG 9 (NPN): Barely a month after the Finance department issued a notification informing that salaries of all government servants would be paid on the first working day of the month, in the latest notification, the government has come out with another order directing all Treasuries and Sub Treasuries to hold payment of salaries and wages till further order from the department (finance).

The order issued by the Treasuries & Accounts directorate on August 9, 2022 has

ployees, most of who were yet to receive their salaries while some have not been paid their salaries for several months.

It may be recalled that the Finance department (Budget & Monitoring Cell) in July 22 this year issued a notification (in partial modification of October 14, 2019 notification) stating that payment of bills for monthly pay and fixed pay of all government servants “shall be made on the first working day of the month following the (Cont’d on p-3)

RJD’s leader Tejashwi Yadav will be the deputy CM and the new cabinet will have representatives from RJD and Congress besides JD(U), according to sources.

The Left parties are likely to give outside support.

Besides upsetting political calculations, the move is seen as significant as it diminishes the clout of the BJP in a key state in the Hindi-speaking heartland from where most of its legislators come ahead of the 2024 general polls.

State logs 8 fresh Covid cases, 1 death

D I M A P U R , AU G 9 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday recorded eight fresh Covid-19 positive cases and one Covid fatality. Of the fresh cases, four were from Mon, two in Dimapur and one each in Kohima and Longleng, taking the total caseload to 35,846.

One more Covid fatality was reported in Dimapur, pushing the death toll to 773.

India’s tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 4,41,74,650, after 12,751 new cases were recorded while the death toll climbed to 5,26,772 with 42 fatalities.

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Rosy, Samuel case: NPP team submits memo to CM

NPP Meghalaya team along with NPP Nagaland state unit president, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema on Tuesday. (NP)

D I M A P U R , AU G 9 (NPN): National People’s Party (NPP) Meghalaya team under the banner of National People’s Youth Front (NPYF) on Tuesday met with state chief minister Neiphiu Rio in Kohima and submitted a memorandum seeking action against the culprits responsible for the deaths of Rosy Sangma and her nephew, Samuel Sangma.

Speaking at a press conference here at Sky View restaurant, MDC Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Aldo A Sangma stated that the primary purpose of the team’s visit was to meet Nagaland CM and submit a memorandum seeking justice for the death of Rosy Sangma due to negligence by Alfaa Health Care Hospital Gurugram and the mysterious death of Samuel Sangma in Delhi in 2021.

KSCDL initiates data collection as part of UOF

DIMAPUR: Kohima Smart City Development Ltd (KSCDL) has initiated the process of collecting data pertaining to Kohima city from various departments/ agencies/organisations as a part of the Urban Outcomes Framework (UOF) 2022.

With the submission dateline for UOF fixed at September 15, 2022, KSCDL appealed for cooperation and active participation from stakeholder departments and public to put Kohima in a fair ranking.

In order to measure the performance of cities across India, Smart City Mission has undertaken initiatives such as Ease of Living Index (EoLI), Municipal Performance Index (MPI), Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) and Data Maturity Assessment Framework (DMAF).

In the past, data for these frameworks were collected at different times and cycles, thus having issues like overlapping, duplicity and more time and effort being expended in the exercise.

Through UOF 2022, data across 14 sectors covering 442 data points would be streamlined so that there was increased focus on data collection and disaggregated data could be analysed and used for ranking by domain experts.

The various initiatives/ frameworks covered by UOF 2022 includes EoLI, which was quantified across quality of life, economic ability and sustainability.

Another element was Citizen Perception Survey; MPI aims to study accomplishment of municipalities across service while CSCAF was launched with an objective to provide roadmap for Indian cities in combating climate change.

Kohima was ranked among top 10 smart cities in DMAF 2.0.

For more information regarding the urban Outcomes Framework 2022, one may visit https://smartnet.niua.org/uof-2022/.

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After recent revelations of the CBI, on confirming that the cause of death was due to negligence, Aldo stated that it was unfortunate and urged upon the CM to take up the case earnestly to deliver justice to the victims and their families.

With regard to meeting with CM, Aldo said the meeting ended on a “very positive” note and that the CM assured that he would be writing to the union ministry to pursue the case in order to serve justice.

Others who attended the press conference included state working NPYF Meghalaya unit president Dabo M Marak; NPYF secretary Meghalaya Tengrik M Sangma and Nagaland unit NPP president, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema and others.

NGTC fetes VOY founder Nagaland Garo Tribal

Council (NGTC) president Karampal G. Momin on August 6, wrote a letter of appreciation to founder of Voice of youth (VOY) YouTube, Harshit Dhingaun, for “exposing the truth” on social media.

In a press release, NGTC claimed that when Harshit Dhingaun visited the hospital, the doctor fled from the scene and that the hospital staff was “not ready” to talk about the mysterious death of late Rosy Sangma and late Samuel Sangma.

“Harshit Dhingaun not only exposed the hospital but also went to hotel in New Delhi where late Samuel Sangma was mysteriously dead”, the council stated.

In the letter, Nagaland Garo Tribal Council expressed gratitude on behalf of the Garos of Nagaland in particular and Garos of North East in general for his gesture.

ANATG-2015 reminds govt of July 21 ultimatum DIMAPUR: With its 30day ultimatum on the Department of School Education (DoSE) regarding regularisation of ad hoc teachers set to expire on August 21, All Nagaland Ad hoc Teachers’ Group (ANATG) 2015 batch has asked its district units and general members to be prepared for any situation that could arise.

ANATG-2015 president Ruguotsolie and joint secretary Pekato Jimomi in a press release lamented that despite submission of several representations on the matter to the department concerned, the issue had still not been attended to, while it was in the knowledge of all concerned that the regularisation process in other departments were being done.

With no other options left, they said ANATG-2015 submitted an ultimatum on July 21, 2022 seeking redressal of matter within 30 days, failing which the suspended agitation prog rammes

would be resumed.

They mentioned that ANATG - 2015 batch comprised graduate teachers, primary teachers, drawing teachers and other vocational teachers who were appointed on ad hoc basis against sanctioned posts from 1994 to 2012. And as per the department’s norms for service regularisation, the departmental suitability test, verification of documents and interviews were conducted by the department on May 20 and 22, 2017.

However, the duo alleged that even after the fulfilment of all criteria, the matter of regularisation was not considered, which compelled them to undertake pen down strike district-wise from May 16 to 18, 2018 followed by mass casual leave from June 4 to 6, 2018, sit-in protest at Directorate of School Education from June 18 to 29, 2018 and finally hunger strike from June 29, 2018, which was unconditionally suspended.

SDEO/DEO Chümou informs DIMAPUR: In commemoration of 75 years of Independence Day celebration and “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, SDEO/DEO charge Chümoukedima has informed all schools that a morning procession/walk carrying national flags would be held on August 11, 8:30 am, from NAP 2nd Gate to 7th Mile Chümoukedima Village gate. All schools have been requested to participate in the procession.

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Road safety cell inaugurated in Kohima

Kevithuto Sophie and others along with recipients of the award on Tuesday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, AUG 9 (NPN): Kohima police on Tuesday inaugurated a road safety cell under District Executive Force (DEF) Kohima and also handed over “Good Samaritan Award” to Tsiese Basa Youth Organisation (TBYO) and DEF Kohima, Unarmed Branch Constable (UBC) Isilong Hau. Speaking at the programme senior SP Kohima, Kevithuto Sophie said many times, people who do noble services went unnoticed and therefore they came up with the Good Samaritan Award to acknowledge such people.

He said whenever unfortunate incidents or crimes happened, it was the good people around the vicinity that came forward to help people in need. In such cases those people who get injured are taken to the hospital or extended help by first responders who do not expect anything in return, Kevithuto added.

Seeing such things happen over the years, Sophie

said DEF felt the need to institute the award to recognise their selfless help. He disclosed that when a Tuensang bound bus met with an accident, member of Tsiesema Youth Organization extended help to the injured victims and that was why their service was acknowledged. He said in another incident, UBC Isilong Hau also helped out a kid who was injured in a vehicular mishap. He said Hau willingly helped the victim even though he was off duty.

Kevithuto informed that as part of their Road Safety Awareness programme, a team of officers would be visiting different wards to carry out awareness programmes.

With constr uction works ongoing at many

National Highways, he informed that there have been several fatal accidents. He said in order to minimise such incidents they, reached out to drivers to limit their vehicle speed which, he said, was one of the main reasons coupled with rash driving.

The senior SP expressed hope that the award would go a long way in recognising the unsung heroes in the society.

Earlier the programme was chaired by deputy SP (Traffic), Manom Wallim, NPS, while invocation was pronounced by Police Union Baptist Church pastor, Vesotsü Rhakho. A brief note was shared by Addl SP (Protocol & Traffic), K Soriso, NPS Addl SP, Kohima, Vitoshe K Sumi, NPS, proposed the vote of thanks.

Acknowledgement

Born : 06/02/1962 – Died : 04/08/2022 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Mrs. Imkongrenla (Longsa) would like to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us and supported us physically, financially and spiritually during her illness and sad demise on 4th August, 2022.

Though words are not enough to extend our thankfulness to all the individual, friends and relatives, we pray that our Almighty God bless each and everyone of you for your good gestures.

With love and prayer.

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF OUR BELOVED

LT. AKATO JAKHALU

ON HIS 1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

THE YEARS MAY PASS BUT STILL YOU STAY AS NEAR AND DEAR AS YESTERDAY. Dp-3809/22

Forever loved and never forgotten: Wife, Children, Siblings & In-laws

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Late Mrs. Khutoli T Yeptho

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FirSt DeAth AnniverSAry

23rd December, 1938 to 6th August, 2022 We, the family members of Late Mrs. Khutoli T. Yeptho, are truly humbled by the immense love, generosity and kindness extended during her brief illness and demise.

We regret our inability to thank you individually, but you are remembered with gratitude and we pray that our gracious God will shine His face on you in all His abundance.

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Lt. Aholi Shohe

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Born: 15/05/1954 Died: 10/08/2021 To a mother who was super special, who did everything she could to make us happy, who worked hard to make life better for us… Till memories fail and life departs, you will live forever in our hearts.

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Chishi blames all 60 MLAs for stalling talks

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, AUG 9 (NPN): Former chief minister and senior Congress leader KL Chishi has accused all 60 legislators, irrespective of party affiliation, for the “stalemate and stalling of peace talks between Government of India and Naga national workers”.

He said this while interacting with a section of the public and supporters during a tour of Zunheboto town and 32Atoizu Assembly constituency, from where he had won previous elections.

It was learnt that the veteran politician is set to contest the 2023 Assembly polls on Congress ticket from Atoizu.

On the current scenario in Nagaland, Chishi said “We are in a mess. High time for MLAs to resign to facilitate solution and peace.”

Chishi said the stalemate was the creation of the state government and not one or two individuals but all 60 legislators irrespective of party affiliations.

He reminded that in a democracy, the people’s pledge was sacred and that if elected members promised

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something then they ought to honour their promises.

That was why elected members are referred to as “honourable MLAs and ministers”. However, when they do not keep promises made then “something is amiss,” he added. Responding to a query on the role of facilitator, he mentioned that facilitator was a powerful word. As someone with a law background, he said he had been taught to be careful with every word as each word had its own significance.

“So, when some people say we are facilitators, that means you are promising to do anything and sacrifice anything for facilitating

something. In Nagaland, this meansa solution and lasting peace,” he added.

In the present situation, Chishi maintained that there had been a huge contradiction as the current legislators, ministers and even chief minister Neiphiu Rio had all taken oath under the Constitution of India.

“The conflict starts from here because Naga national workers say this is dispute.

So, my question is what will the Rio government facilitate when it had taken oath under the Constitution of India? Our chief minister and MLAs are duty bound to protect and safeguard the interest of Indian nation and have to honour and implement every word of the Constitution of India,” he pointed out.

Therefore, he said Nagas must understand that if this government and the elected MLAs wanted to play the role of a genuine facilitator as they had been claiming, they had to step aside. “There is no second option. There is no middle path,” he asserted.

The former chief minister declared that rhetoric would not help as Nagas

had seen enough rhetoric. If the MLAs wanted to be true facilitators, he urged them to apply their minds and resign en bloc.

Also, in the context of Naga political solution, Chishi said then chief minister SC Jamir should not have misled the Congress party into contesting the 1998 Assembly elections which were boycotted by all parties under the slogan ‘Solution Not Election’.

“I was with NDM. Esteemed Naga leader late Hokishe Sema was our leader in the party. He was very categorical and had said if by staying away from elections and not becoming ministers and MLAs, we can bring peace in Nagaland, we owe it to ourselves.”

Unfortunately, Chishi said BJP did not appreciate what it itself did in 1998 and also NPF, erstwhile NPC. He mentioned that Rio was repeating the mistake that Jamir made in 1998.

“Nagas have to be aware of these situations and take a stand perhaps immediately before things get derailed,” he cautioned.

Partnership with BJP based...

(From p-1) ideology of regionalism had been compromised, but rather the foundations of regional identity and respect got strengthened and recognised, it added. The party recalled that seat sharing was initiated and implemented since the Assembly elections of 2018 and the understanding continued till date, adding that the spirit of alliance was strengthened and continued even during the election to Lok Sabha, Assembly by-elections and recent Rajya Sabha election. NDPP clarified that the decision to continue with the alliance on July 26 for future seat sharing was taken by the top leadership of BJP, including Shah, in consultation with BJP national president JP Nadda and Assam chief minister and NEDA convener Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and in the presence of chief minister Neiphiu Rio, adding that it was the result of earlier meetings held in New Delhi and Guwahati.

The party said that the September 6, 2021 meeting in Delhi was attended

by Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Sarma, Rio, BJP national general secretary BL Santosh, BJP Nagaland in-charge Nalin Kohli, deputy CM Y. Patton, State BJP president Imna Along and ministers-- G Kaito Aye (NDPP) and S. Pangnyu Phom (BJP). The meeting held in Guwahati on May 9, 2022 was attended by Shah, Sarma, Rio, Patton, UDA chairperson TR Zeliang and Imna Along, it added.

NDPP said that the agreement was

the result of meetings and consultations of the leadership of both the parties in a mature and responsible manner and not a sudden development. It said that the joint statement signed by the secretary general of NDPP was not on an individual capacity but on behalf of the party and the statement reflected the decision and stand of the party.

NDPP said it was not averse to criticisms as, based on these criticisms, it could surge ahead on its policies and methods on how best to serve the people in whichever way was necessary. However, foggy allegations of the party “merging” with BJP and asking its members to leave the party based on a write-up of a journalist only showed political immaturity and did not warrant a response since, as a matured political party, it was well aware of its future and the roadmap was clear.

Therefore, the party said statements of apprehensions by various organisations and political parties should be laid to rest as it was confident that the maturity and wisdom of the people would not be impacted in any manner by mere speculations. The party reaffirmed of continuing to follow the ideals of regionalism and uphold the banner of regional ideology and identity, while following its policy of having a national outlook with proactive action on aligning citizens and the State with international realities at the same time.

It assured to continue remaining committed to work tirelessly for the welfare of all citizens of the State.

Govt keeps payment of salaries on hold

(From p-1) month to which they relate.” No one from the Finance department or Treasuries & Accounts department could be contacted, as the calls went unanswered.

Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharman, at the recently concluded Parliament session, informed the Lok Sabha that the total outstanding liabilities of Nagaland stood at a whopping Rs 15,620.8 crore as on March 2022.

Further, during an all-party meeting held in July this year, the Finance ministry in its presentation on the financial health of states, disclosed that some states had large outstanding guarantees that could pose a threat if financial embargo was invoked.

Citing data, the ministry said average committed expenditure to revenue receipt of all states was 56 per cent.

The committed expenditure includes loan repayments, pension, salary and other wages while some states had almost no headroom to do anything new.

Tobu-Mopong Public Forum serves ultimatum on state govt

DIMAPUR, AUG 9 (NPN): Tobu-Mopong Public Forum (TMPF) has served an ultimatum on the state government to retain Mopong EAC headquarters under ADC Tobu administration before August 13, 2022, failing which the civil society organisations (CSOs) under Tobu would stand in solidarity with the Independence Day boycott call made by MopongHongkong Public Forum.

Tobu-Mopong Public Forum through its media cell cautioned that the forum would not be held responsible for any untoward incidents that could arise.

The forum stated that all necessary documents have been submitted time and again to the state government since 2014 when Mopong EAC Hq was transferred under SDO (Civil) Angjangyang without consulting the public of both Tobu and Mopong.

The forum also said that government-constituted committee met all the apex organizations from Tobu, Mopong and Angjangyang on February 4, 2020 to discuss the issue, but no positive response has been received till date.

Firing incident near Dan village

(From p-1) Talking to Nagaland Post, local legislator and advisor prisons, printing & stationery, H. Haiying condemned the incident stating that this was the sixth firing incident in the same area.

Haiying said that the state government should create a police outpost and administrative office at Pangsha since the situation by and large remain tense in that area.

In another incident, PRO (Def) Lt. Col Sumit Sharma said that the Jairampur Battalion of IGAR (North) foiled an “infiltration bid by insurgents at Pangsau Pass” under Changlang district in Arunachal Pradesh on August 9.

Security has been enhanced along the border area particularly in view of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations.

During the stand-off with armed groups, PRO said an Assam Rifles JCO suffered minor injury in the hand.

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WEATHER FORECAST AUGUST 10

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

32 25

An afternoon t-storm or two

26 20

Guwahati A t-storm around in the p.m.

34 27

Aizawl Imphal

A stray morning thunderstorm 28 21

Itanagar A strong morning thunderstorm 31 26 Shillong

A thunderstorm in the area

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Kohima

A thunderstorm in spots

26 20

Dimapur A thunderstorm in spots

32 25

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A stray afternoon t-storm

28 22

Tuensang A stray morning thunderstorm 22 17 Wokha

A stray afternoon t-storm

Zunheboto Clearing and a stray t-storm

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NSCN (K-YA), ULFA(I) give I-Day boycott call DIMAPUR, AUG 9 (NPN): Two banned insurgent groups ULFA (Independent) and Yung Aung led NSCN (Khaplang) have called for of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. A statement issued by NSCN (YA) MIP, said that the “boycott will be strongly effective in the so-called states of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.” “… Under the present circumstances it is politically and historically illegal and unjust for India to continue celebrating its pretentious Independence day in our land,” MIP stated.

“In our long struggle for political freedom and to protect our way of life, our people has suffered tremendous atrocities in the hands of India authorities…,” it added.

MIP, therefore, appealed to all people of West South East Asia (WeSEA) to support the boycott call and show solidarity by “refraining from the imposed celebration.”

Dimapur: Shop closure on Aug 15

DIMAPUR, AUG 9 (NPN): In view of the Independence Day celebrations, the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Sachin Jaiswal, has ordered the markets and shops to remain closed till 12 noon on August 15, 2022.

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Nagaland observes ‘International Day of World Indigenous Peoples’

world indigenous peoples was observed at Don Bosco Institute of Development for Leadership ((DBIDL), organised by Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), IWFNEI and Network of Indigenous Women in Asia (NIWA). The event was held in partnership with the Karbi Human rights watch, Naga Peoples movement for human rights, Zo Indigenous Forum and Borok Indigenous/Tribal People’s Development Centre.

Assuring to extend support to IWFNEI, Dr Prashanna said out of five/ six hundred tribes in India, more than 272 tribes were

from the North Eastern region. He highlighted the documentation project provided by NEZCC of the cultural heritage and asked for interested applicants to apply for the same.

Dr Prashanna also informed about schemes and scholarship provided by the ministry of Culture to promote and preserve cultures and encouraged the elders to provide a platform, to guide and encourage the younger generation on the importance of cultures and traditions.

In his message, deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Sachin Jaiswal said

that such occasions were important as certain agendas could be discussed for the growth of the indigenous communities.

Describing Dimapur as a place with different communities living in peaceful coexistence, he said the term “mini and micro India” fits in Dimapur as it showed the beauty of the place and how the communities have been coexisting.

On this year’s theme, DC said the role of women in environment protection has become important as the guards of the community assets were women and pointed out that such traditional

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Assam, Mizoram delegations hold border talks

Rewben Mashangva, chicken dance and Tati folk song

by Chakhesang Zuve cultural club, Naga united village and solidarity message video presentation by Network of Indigenous Women in Asia (NIWA).

The statement of IWFNEI calling the states to recognise the importance of implementing the UN declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples was read out by Borok Women Forum Tripura (BWFT) Anima Debbarma and declaration of indigenous people of North East India was also read out.

Earlier, welcome address was delivered by IWFNEI convener Komoli Mosang and vote of thanks was proposed by IWFNEI advisor Khesheli Chishi.

(Staff Reporter) ‘Nagaland must seriously consider proposed RIIN’ Kohima Law College (KLC) assistant professor, advocate Kezhokhoto Savi stated that the original inhabitants in Nagaland must “seriously consider” the proposed Registered Indigenous

‘Prabhat Pheri’ held in Dimapur

Assam-M’laya to hold border talks after Aug 15: Conrad

AIZAWL/ SHILLONG, AUG 9 (PTI): High-level delegations of Mizoram and Assam governments on Tuesday held border talks here and expressed hope to amicably resolve the decades-old boundary dispute between the two North-eastern neighbours.

The delegations signed a joint statement that said both the states agreed to promote and maintain peace and prevent any untoward incident along the border.

Deputy Commissioners of the border districts of both states will meet at least once in two months, the statement said.

A violent clash between the police forces of Assam and Mizoram in July last year claimed the lives of six people, following which the two states formed committees to resolve the border dispute. Both sides on Tuesday also agreed that

economic activities, including cultivation and farming, which have been practised by the people on either side of the border, should be allowed to continue regardless of the administrative control exercised by the states.

The Mizoram delegation was headed by Home Minister Lalchamliana while the Assam team was led by Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Bora said that the chief ministers of both the states are sincere and taking positive roles in settling the vexed border dispute. Lalchamliana said that it will take time to have a lasting solution to the boundary problem.

Both delegations agreed to hold the next round of talks in Assam’s capital Guwahati in October. To a question, the Assam minister said that

formation of a joint inspection team to conduct ground verification of the border areas will be discussed in the next meeting.

He said a chief ministerial-level talk can be expected soon.

Mizoram’s stand on the border issue will also be discussed in the next round of the talks, Lalchamliana said. Three Mizoram’s districts - Aizawl, Kolasib and Mamit - share a 164.6 km long boundary with Assam’s Hailakandi, Karimganj and Cachar districts.

The border dispute between the two states is a long-standing issue, which stemmed from two colonial demarcations in 1875 and 1933.

There is no proper ground demarcation between the two neighbouring states after Mizoram was carved out as a Union Territory from Assam in 1972.

KSDC reiterates demand for Kuki state

Correspondent

IMPHAL, AUG 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was urged to create Kuki state immediately, in a fresh memorandum submitted by Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) on Tuesday.

KSDC, in the memorandum, claimed that Kukis’ demand for a separate state was a legitimate and a long overdue demand.

It stated that Kukis were independent people before the British colonial state annexed their territory. They had struggled to shake the colonial yoke from the start which culminated into the great Kuki Rising of 1917-19.

With great hope for freedom, the Kukis also participated in large numbers in the ranks and files of the Indian National Army (INA) during the Second World War (194344) in Northeastern India, it claimed. “We had supported the Indian freedom movement in whatever

ways we could in the hope of some special political entity after India got independence,” the KSDC claimed. It added that immediately after India got independence, they had demanded a separate “Kuki district” on the line of other tribal districts in the region.

But when the concept of “district” changed in the new India, they also switched over to the idea of “state”. The Kuki National Assembly, India (KNA), which was formed in 1946 as the political front of the Kuki people, spearheaded the movement for “immediate establishment of Kuki State” since 1960.

It submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru for the creation of Kuki state in northeast India by bringing together “all contiguous areas now under the habitation of the Kukis in India.” Unfortunately, the government of India (GoI) had given a deaf ear to the democratic

demand of the nationalist Kukis despite several other representations. However, even after seven years of SoO no political dialogue was initiated by the government despite several rounds of talk and an equal number of promises, the KSDC stated in the memorandum.

Kuki people under the aegis of Kuki Inpi formed the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) in 2010 in order to bring home to the notice of GoI and Indian public that Kukis demand for separate statehood is the genuine and legitimate rights and demand of the Kuki people of India, it added.

Reiterating that the government must create a separate state for Kukis, the KSDC stated that the Kuki population is scattered across all the states of Northeast India with maximum concentration in the state of Manipur.

It said Kukis continue to remain backward even after 60 years of Independence.

Mizoram reports 243 new COVID-19 cases AIZAWL, AUG 9 (PTI): Mizoram’s COVID-19 count mounted to 2,34,387 on Tuesday as 243 more people tested positive for the infection, 179 more than the previous day, a health official said.

The state’s coronavirus death toll rose to 712 after a 79-year-old man from the Saitual district succumbed to the infection on Monday night, he said.

Of the new cases, the Aizawl district reported the highest at 75, followed by Lunglei (51) and Champhai (28), he said.

Mizoram’s single-day positivity rate dipped to 25.23 per cent from 26.34 per cent the previous day.

The state currently has 1,214 active cases.

A total of 267 people were discharged from various COVID-19 care centres on Monday, taking the total number of recoveries to 2,32,461, the official said.

Participants during the procession in Dimapur Tuesday. (NP)

Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , AU G 9 (NPN): As part of the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, “Prabhat Pheri” (morning procession/walk) holding the Indian national flag began form Court Junction to City Tower, here, on Tuesday.

The procession was led by deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Sachin

Jaiswal. Participants from various schools, colleges, head departments and organisations partook in the procession.

Earlier, DC Dimapur thanked all the participants for sparing their time to show solidarity and respect for the country. He said with such spirt of nationalism, the state and country would achieve greater heights in the years to come.

Woman killed in hit-and-run case

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, AUG 9 (NPN): In yet another hit-and-run case, a speeding dumper truck hit a scooty, killing one woman identified as Leya Sangma (24), Tuesday at 3rd mile, near Dimapur airport area. Speaking to Nagaland Post, Dimapur police PRO, Bharat Laxman informed that the accident occurred at around 8 am between 3rd mile and Dimapur airport junction. The passenger, Leya Sangma died at the spot while the rider suffered minor injuries, PRO said.Laxman also informed that the truck driver, Isub Ali (26) has been arrested. Sources have informed that the victim was a resident of Eralibill village and was working as a lab technician at CIHSR Dimapur.

In THe CourT of THe DepuTy CoMMIssIoner DIMapur DIsTrICT : naGaLanD No. REV-14/98-D/111 Pt/3230

Dated Dimapur the 8 Aug’ 2022 th

In the matter of an application submitted by smti. rajesetuo angami, D/o. Lt. Zehol angami resident of Zeliangrong Village, Dimapur for rectification of name entered as Miss rajesetonuo angami in Jamabandi patta no. 456 under Dag no. 544 measuring an area of 00B-00K-19Ls located at Block no. 9(nine), in the Revenue Record.

The undersigned hereby invites claims/objections for correction of name from Miss rajesetonuo angami to smti. rajesetuo angami, D/o. Lt. Zehol angami in the Revenue Record and if any should be submitted to this court in written within 1(one) month from the date of issue of this notice.

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United Nations had “seriously discussed” indigenous issues with regard to culture, economic and social development, education, environment, health and human rights.

AIDA organises skill training to commemorate IDWIP ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) – Don Bosco, implementing SBI Gram Seva programme observed International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by organising a skill training on different types of detergent making for the 13 Self Help Groups (SHGs) at community hall, Diezephe Village.

In a press release, AIDA informed that the objective of the skill training was to stress on the importance of the dignity of work and to promote learning skills.

As part of AIDA-SBI Gram Seva programme, a demonstration on making different types of detergents such as car wash, hand wash, dish wash and Phenyl was done to encourage people to engage in income-generating activities.

NEWS IN BRIEF

EAC Tseminyu informs: Extra assistant commissioner Tseminyu, Tumben P. Tsanglao has informed that a walkathon would be held on August 11, 6:30 am, from NDPP office junction to converge at the DC office complex Tseminyu. All concerned department officers under Tseminyu district have been requested to participate in the walkathon.

Village gate inaugurated at Shena New: The newly constructed village gate of Shena New was inaugurated on August 6 by Engineer in Chief PWD/R&B, Er. Kahuli Sema.

RCK to conduct 20th installation ceremony: Rotary Club Kohima (RCK), Dist-3240 has informed that its 20th installation ceremony will be held on August 10, at Hotel Japfü, Kohima with past district governor Chandu Agarwal as installation officer. In this greard, RCk has requested all the members to attend the ceremony.

Niki-led NSCN (K) suspends: Niki-led NSCN (K) has put Carlus K. Zhimomi, deputy kilonser, chaplee affairs under “indefinite suspension on disciplinary ground for his involvement in anti-national activities.”

In this regard, the group through its MIP has informed all concerned not to deal with him or entertain him for any matter with regard to the “government.”

CorreCtion of name

I, Shri S. Ghokuto Sumi, F/o KHEDU SUMI, Permanent resident of Shoixe Village, P.O. Satakha, in the district of Zunheboto, Nagaland, do hereby declare as under: 1. That in my service record my son’s name has been entered as ONEW, whereas in all his educational records his name has been entered as KHEDU SUMI. 2. That “ONEW” is parental nickname, & KHEDU SUMI is official name of my son.

3. Henceforth the name KHEDU SUMI shall be used for all official purposes and future correspondence & to correct it from the concern Authority.

Regd. No. 0320 Dated : 03/05/2021 notary Public

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Sd/saCHIn JaIswaL, Ias Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

Notice

This is to notify to all the concerned who have lent money to Mr. S. Wati, Son of Late S. Meren Ao, resident of House No. 308, Firing Range, Lengrijan Village, Dimapur, Nagaland against the mortgage of his land and building situated at Lengrijan Village requested to intimate the undersigned within Seven Days from the date of publication of this notice.

Therefore, if any person or groups fails to intimate the undersigned about their claim within a period of 7 (seven) days shall not be entertained later.

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The Mizoram delegation was headed by Home Minister Lalchamliana while the Assam team was led by Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said his government will hold talks with Assam to resolve the remaining six areas of dispute at the inter-state border after August 15. Speaking to reporters, Sangma said he met Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi on the sidelines of the Niti Aayog meeting last weekend and held a detailed discussion on the issue.

“We decided that we will be having the first meeting for the phase-II after Independence Day,” he said, after meeting a delegation of the Synjuk Ki Rangbah Shnong Border Area Raid Nongtung, a conglomeration of traditional village chiefs. “The exact date has to be finalised but we will be meeting in Guwahati,” Sangma said. Regional committees will be formed by the two states to take the process forward for the second phase of the border talks, he said.

The delegation sought the intervention of the chief minister to ensure 18 of 34 villages under Raid Nongtung in disputed block-II be retained in Meghalaya.

“That is the reason why we have moved forward in six of the twelve areas in the first phase...” Sangma said.

Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN).

KLC media cell informed that he was speaking at the programme on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples organised by KLC at the college premises, Kezhokhoto said the rights of Naga indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland should not be affected and that it was important to take serious measures not to register the same to others.

Naga people should never allow any mechanism to exploit the rights of the indigenous inhabitants of the land, Kezhokhoto asserted.

He also reminded students to acknowledge the day by recognising the rights of Naga inhabitants where Article 371A of the constitution of India was considered a special right.

Kezhokhoto said many indigenous peoples faced discrimination because of their distinct cultures, identities and ways of life and that many were disproportionately affected by poverty and marginalisation.

He ended his speech by pointing out that the

(N. Katovi Chishi) Firing Range Lengrijan Village Contact No. : 8014060654

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Dt. Dimapur the 08/08/2022

Notice is hereby given that Shri. Sentiwati and Brother Vrs Shri C. Lanutoshi, resident of Landmark Colony in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land described in the schedule below : The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this Court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. Sentiwati and Brother Village/Block No : 9 (Nine), Patta No : 734, Dag No : 839, Area : 00B-00K-16Ls. North : Approach Road, South : Nitoli, East : Victo, West : Zeliang sd/- saCHIn JaIswaL, Ias Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur DP-3797/22

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Zani Village cOuncil Dimapur : nagalanD

DeclaratiOn/nOtificatiOn As per the decision taken under Resolution No. 4 between the Zani Village Council and Western Chakhesang Hoho on 29th April 2022. The Zani Village Council declared that a particular land patta belonging to Mr. Ketsohu Vero against an area measuring 20 Bighas (Twenty Bighas) is found to be dubious on the ground of having issued multiple patta's against the same plot of land with different allotment numbers viz C-04, C-02 with ulterior motive and wrongful influence for reasons best known by the holder.

Therefore, the Zani Village Council as empowered under the Nagaland Village Act of 1978 declared the same patta’s invalid with immediate effect and shall bear no right, claim or interest. And for the peaceful and amicable settlement/solution relating to this case shall now solely rest with the wisdom of Western Chakhesang Hoho.

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Chakhesang Zuve Cultural Club, Naga United Village, performing a Tati folk song at the programme in Dimapur. (NP)

knowledge needs to cater to the future generation.

A c c o r d i n g t o D C, the biggest challenge for the indigenous people was “concentrating in one’s own comfort zone”, rather than exploring the diverse areas within the state itself.

In this regard, urged upon all to encourage the younger generation to go back to their roots by visiting, exploring, interacting and learning the lifestyle of their villages which would help preserve the rich culture. He also spoke on the importance of documentation of languages, which if not interpreted, transferred and documented would soon disappear.

Short messages were delivered by AIPP secretary general Gam A Shimray, AIPP deputy secretary general Shree Kumar Mahajan. Solidarity messages were delivered by Borok Indigenous/Tribal Peoples Development Centre, Karbi Human Rights Watch and Nagaland Peoples Movement of Human Rights.

Highlights of the event include folk blues by Guru

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DIMAPUR: Nagaland, on Tuesday joined the world in celebrating “International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples” on the theme, “the role of indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of traditional knowledge”. According to the United Nations (UN), on this day, people from around the world are encouraged to spread the UN’s message on protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples. The event also recognises the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.

NEZCC assures to promote, preserve rich cultures of NE North East Zonal Cultural Centre (NEZCC) Diphupar ‘A’ Chümoukedima, director Dr Prashanna Gogoi on Tuesday, assured that NEZCC was ready to provide any assistance to promote and preserve the rich culture and traditions of the North East region.

He was speaking at the International Day of

1. Mr. Kolade Ladu 2. Mr. Thupuho Tetseo 3. Mr. Vekhozo Keyho Village Council Chairman Head GB Village Council

Nitish habitual betrayer, alleges BJP

PATNA, AUG 9 (PTI): The BJP on Tuesday fumed at yet another volte face by its old ally, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of being a “habitual betrayer” who was pushing Bihar into the abyss of lawlessness and corruption by entering into a fresh alliance with the RJD. In a statement issued after core committee meeting at the state headquarters, the party announced that it will stage massive protests (mahadharnas) against the “betrayal” by the JD (U) leader across all districts on Wednesday which will be followed by agitations at the block level a day later.

Reacting furiously to the development, senior leader Sushil Kumar Modi, who had served as Kumar’s deputy for more than a decade and is considered as his most trusted man in the BJP, accused the former boss of telling “blatant lie”.

“It is a blatant lie that BJP had made RCP Singh a minister without the consent of Nitish ji. Another lie is that the BJP was trying to split the JD (U). He was looking for an excuse to

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Bihar BJP President Sanjay Jaiswal with Bihar Deputy CM Tarkishore Prasad addresses a press conference after the resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, in Patna. (PTI)

break ties. The BJP will return to power with a thumping majority in 2024,” Modi tweeted.

Notably, Kumar had cited a “unanimous sentiment” in his JD (U) as the reason behind making the sudden move. His party’s ties with the BJP, though dating back to the 1990s, barring a four years hiatus that began with his first breaking away in 2013, have been chequered.

However, in the re-

cent past the two parties squabbled on a whole range of issues though the tipping point, according to JD (U) sources, came with alleged attempts of RCP Singh, a former national president who has for some time come to be seen as “BJP’s man”, to split the party.

At a press conference here soon after Kumar met the governor, along with RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the

chief minister of inconsistency in his beliefs.

“You talk about communalism but you aligned with us in the 1990s when the Ayodhya movement was at its peak. You fought with us against Lalu Prasad on the issue of his involvement in fodder scam. In 2013, your personal dislike for Narendra Modi made you leave us and join hands with the RJD president”, Prasad said. “You left the RJD in 2017 after Tejashwi Yadav’s

name cropped up in a corruption case. You are now pushing Bihar back into the era of lawlessness and corruption which you claimed credit for bringing the state out of,” alleged the Patna Sahib MP. Speaking at the same press conference, state BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal alleged that Kumar was a “habitual betrayer” (‘aadatan dhokhebaaz’) who will be punished by the people of Bihar for betraying the “mandates of 2019 (Lok Sabha polls) and 2020 (assembly elections)”.

Kumar had, upon tendering his resignation before Governor Phagu Chauhan and staking claim to form a new government, spoken obliquely of the BJP’s role in propping up RCP Singh against him though he was blunt in criticising “the policy of social divisiveness”, an obvious reference to Hindutva.

The 71-year-old had laughed off queries as to whether his move was aimed at realising prime ministerial ambitions, having in the past been seen as a potential rival to Narendra Modi.

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: no women member in 41-day-old ministry

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, CM Eknath Shinde and Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis with newly sworn-in ministers, at a ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. (PTI)

MUMBAI, AUG 9 (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expanded his two-member ministry 41 days after taking oath as the CM by inducting 18 ministers, nine each from his rebel Shiv Sena group and the BJP. The list doesn’t include women, a move being panned by politicians and women’s rights activists.

The BJP has 12 women legislators in the state, including one from the Legislative Council. The Shinde group has two women legislators and also the backing of an Independent woman MLA.

There are 28 women legislators in Maharashtra, including three from the Legislative Council.

“Maharashtra was the first state in the country to give reservation for women.

When 50 per cent of India’s population is of women, they are not represented in the state cabinet,” NCP MP Supriya Sule said. “This shows the BJP’s mindset,” she added.

Eighteen MLAs, including state BJP president Chandrakant Patil, were sworn in as cabinet ministers at Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai on Tuesday.

The strength of Ma-

harashtra ministry has now gone up to 20, less than half the maximum allowed strength of 43.

Governor B S Koshyari administered the oath of office to the ministers.

On June 30, Shinde was sworn in as the chief minister and Devendra Fadnavis took oath as deputy CM. The new BJP ministers are Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Sudhir Mungantiwar, Chandrakant Patil, Vijaykumar Gavit, Girish Mahajan, Suresh Khade, Ravindra Chavan, Atul Save and Mangalprabhat Lodha.

ENPO reaffirms demand for ‘Frontier Nagaland’ (From p-1) Speaking at the rally, talk team convenor K Asungba Sangtam former MP mentioned that the present area of Eastern Nagaland was historically and geographically never under any foreign rule before the advent of independence of India.

He said British colonial rulers had left ENPO area unconquered and unoccupied and therefore let it as an ‘excluded and un-administered area’.

Sangtam also cited Article 37(A) Clause 2(B) of the constitution of India, under which the central g o ve r n m e n t p r o v i d e d separate funds to Tuensang district (from where the six districts were carved out of) through Nagaland state.

S a n g t a m h ow e ve r lamented that this never took place since most of the representatives of erstwhile Tuensang district were “innocent and ignorant” and on the other hand, the governor did not discharge his constitutional obligation.

“The public of this region has lost faith in any kind of development coming forth to them for 50 to 60 years,” he remarked.

He also mentioned that the government of India and ENPO have had four “bilateral talks” and two tripartite talks along with the officials of Nagaland state representatives. He said the then union home

minister Rajnath Singh also met the ENPO delegation twice on August 24, 2015 and October 18, 2019.

Updating on the statehood demand, ENPO vice president W Bendang Chang reiterated that ENPO was not sleeping and was always in talks with the central government. He said the interaction with the Government of India was consistent, but due to the outbreak of the pandemic no meeting could be made possible. He said On October 13, 2021, ENPO submitted a second reminder letter to the Prime Minister of India after which they were called upon and it was attended by all the ENPO, Eastern Nagaland tribal leaders and Talk Team members.

Delivering solidary message on behalf of Tuensang public, United Sangtam Likhum Pumji president Aliba Sangtam, said that the demand for statehood was around 12 years and urged the people not to be disheartened.

He said the journey was long and people need to stay united by remembering the pioneers who have paved the way for them. “ENPO is not dead, it is still alive,” he remarked.

Speaking on behalf of the students and youth, Chang Wedoshi Setshang president C Pongsu, read out reports from all the sectors including employment sector and education sector.

Another SSLV flight soon: Space Commission member

A S Kiran Kumar

NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (PTI): The failure of India’s newest rocket to put small satellites in orbit was not a setback and the space agency will soon attempt another flight, Space Commission member A S Kiran Kumar has said.

Kumar was commenting on the failure of the first demonstration flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to put an earth observation satellite (EOS2) and AzaadiSat, built by girl students from across the country, into the desired orbit on Sunday. “No, no, no. It is not a setback. We were only marginally short in the end,” Kumar, a former Chairman of the Indian

Space Research Organisation (ISRO) told PTI on the sidelines of the KalaariIndian Space Association Networking Meet here. Kumar, who was present at the Sriharikota spaceport for the Sunday launch, said all the three stages of ISRO’s newest rocket performed well and the primary objectives of the launch vehicle were demonstrated well.

“It is a question of tweaking certain parts, the way it is operated and the way decisions are made.

Very soon they will be attempting the next flight,” he said. Kumar said the SSLV was significant because satellites were now becoming smaller and the new rocket could help India get a share of the small satellite launch market.

“All the stages performed well. We were only marginally short in the end.

The satellites were placed in an orbit of 350 km x 70 km instead of a circular orbit of 350 km. It is a marginal fault, but then it is a lesson for understanding,” Kumar said.

Also, speaking at the rally, Eastern Nagaland Women’s Organisation ( E N WO ) p r e s i d e n t A Shamtei Phom, said that they have been deprived, neglected, discriminated and suppressed. She called on “brothers and sisters” from ENPO districts to remained united.

The programme was chaired by CKS vice president N Sipong Chang while invocation was given by Chang Baptist Lashong Thangyen (CBLT) executive secretary Rev Achu. Earlier, welcome address was delivered by CKS general secretar y Chongshen. A minute of silence remembering the former leaders was also observed.

MON: Public rally in support of ENPO demand for frontier Nagaland, organisd by Konyak Union, was held at NST Bus Station Mon town on Tuesday.

Many of those who attended the rally held placards and banners some of which read “We demand for a separate assembly, a constitutional right under special provision i.e. Art 3 7 1 ( a ) ” , “ L o n g L ive Frontier Nagaland, Long live ENPO” etc.

At the rally prog ramme, talk team m e m b e r W Wa n g y u h Konyak former MP, updated the gathering on ENPO statehood demand. Short speeches were delivered

by KU president Tingthok Konyak, KNSK president Ponglem Konyak, KSU vice president Yuwang, former ENPO president Khoiwang Konyak while solidarity speeches were delivered

by ENPO vice president L Nyeiang Konyak and ENSF president Chingmak Chang. Meanwhile, ENPO president Tspikiu Sangtam gave solidarity message followed by slogan led by chairperson, KU vice president Y Chingwang Wangsa. Earlier, KBBB execuitve secretary Rev. Chemyuh Konyak gave invocation.

L a t e r, a f t e r t h e programme, a memorandum to Prime Minister of India was submitted through the DC’s office.

KIPHIRE: Along with the rest of Eastern Nagaland areas, the United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP) held a public rally at Delux Point, Kiphire town on Tuesday.

Addressing the rally, USLP president T. Seopi Sangtam affirmed support towards the demand for a Frontier Nagaland statehood.

He disclosed the talk for statehood was at an advanced stage and has reached the political level.

Sangtam said that the demand of a separate state was a genuine one as the people were suffering in many ways. USLP president said that the journey for the demand of statehood was

initiated owing to inequality in development, jobs and others. He the gathering to pray for the demand.

Talk team member, W. Lemba Chang, who delivered his speech at Kiphire rally, shared about the talk that was going on with the government of India. He sought support and cooperation of the people.

USSC president Samaul, AST president Apila, Head GB Kiphire Throngseli, ENPO joint secretary TS James and Zukimong Sangtam former executive member ENPO also spoke at the programme.

USLP vice president Kipitong chaired the rally programme.

NOKLAK: Public rally in Noklak was organized by Khiamniungan Tr i b a l C o u n c i l ( K TC ) in cooperation with the E N P O. T h o u s a n d s o f people attended the rally demanding the government of India for separate “Frontier Nagaland” state.

ENPO CEC A Ngon, who chaired the event, briefed the gathering about the purpose of the public rally. He said that the statehood demand was not to raise voice against Naga political solution, but to reason with the government of India for “peaceful governing.”

Speaking at the rally, KTC vice president said that

the demand of the separate state was the demand of the people. He said that the first memorandum was submitted in 2010 to the Centre, but there was no response till date.

Others who spoke at the rally included ENPO vice president Pamo N.S, Khiamniungan Menyu Hoikam (KMH) president, Khiamniungan Students’ Union (KSU) president, ENPO secretary Shelem and talk team member T Pongom.

SHAMATOR: Along with the six Eastern Nagaland district

headquarters, the Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) held a public rally and extended support to ENPO demand for Frontier Nagaland.

YTC president Throngso, who led the rally, expressed “unflinching support” to ENPO demand.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by YTC vice president R. Kiuji while Yimkhiung Baptist Borü A m u k h o n g t o ( Y B BA ) executive secretary Dr. S.J. Akhum gave invocation.

YWO president, YAA president S Yansomong, ENPO secretary Tsakyuse

Sangtam also delivered short speeches at the rally.

LONGLENG: Phom Peoples’ Council (PPC) led the public rally in solidarity to ENPO state demand at public ground, Longleng town on Tuesday.

At the rally programme, shor t speeches were delivered by PCC president, Phomla Hoichem president, PSC president, talk team member YB Angam and ENPO general secretary C Manlang. The programme was chaired by PCC vice president Chempang while PBCA executive secretary N Tialemba gave invocation.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, NAGALAND :: KOHIMA.

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Dated Kohima the th Aug’2022

TENDER NOTICE Sealed tenders are hereby invited for supply of Clothing/ Equipment Items for Nagaland Police, Nagaland Armed Police (NAP) and Indian Reserve Battalions (IRB) for the year 2021 - 2022.

Interested tender(s) may collect detailed tender notice from the office of the Director General of Police on payment of ` 500/- (Rupees five hundred) only on any working days and shall be issued with effect from 17th August 2022.

Last date of receipt of tender is 17th Sept’ 2022 till 12.00 hrs and shall be opened on the same day at 13.00 hrs in presence of Tenderer(s).

Sd/ (T. JOHN LONGKUMER) IPS. Director General of Police Nagaland : Kohima.

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DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NOTIFICATION

NOTIFICATION dated Kohima, the 9 August 2022.

NO. dTE/ESTT-2/02/2021-22/ This is to inform the Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE) 2022 appeared candidates whose merit falls within 1 to 400 that the second round of spot counselling will be held on 26th August, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the conference Hall of the directorate of Technical Education, Nagaland, Kohima, below New Secretariat Building, to fill up the reserved seats given in the table below. Selection will be purely based on NSEE-2022 merit list, options/preferences exercised by the candidates.

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Note: 1. candidates who were absent or have signed an undertaking during the first spot counselling held on 27th July 2022 are also eligible to attend the counselling.

2. candidates who have been selected and nominated during the first round of counselling will not be eligible to participate in 2nd round counselling. candidate failing to attend the said counselling on the specified date and time shall forfeit their candidature for selection to the seats given above.

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NO. dTE/ESTT-2/02/2021-22/ This is to inform candidates who have appeared Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE) 2022 that the central Agricultural University, Imphal, has allotted 13 more seats to the State of Nagaland in the following courses for the session 2022-23 as given in the table below.

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Name of of College Requirements No. Course Seats B. Tech college of Agri. Engg & (Agriculture Post Harvest Technology, Pass class 12 5 with minimum Engineering) Ranipool, Sikkim. of 40 % marks college of Agri. Engg & i n a g g r e g a t e Post Harvest Technology, of PcM/PcMB 2 B. Tech Ranipool, Sikkim. for Sc/ST/ third (Food Technology) c o l l e g e o f F o o d gender/Pwd/Inservice category 2 Technology, Imphal.

BSc. (Hons) community Sciences Food nutrition and dietetics

Pass class 12 with minimum of 40 % marks college of community i n a g g r e g a t e S c i e n c e s , T u r a , of PcB/PcMB/ Meghalaya.

PcM for Sc/ST/ third gender/ Pwd/In-service category

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Interested candidates may collect the prescribed application form from the office of the undersigned from 10th of August 2022 onwards during office hours on payment of Rs. 200/- (rupees two hundred only). Form can be downloaded from the department website www.dtenagaland.org.in.

The last date for issue and submission of complete application form is 26th August 2022 (upto 4: p.m). counselling for the above courses will be held on the 30th August 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the conference Hall of the directorate of Technical Education, Nagaland, Below New Secretariat Building, Kohima.

(Er. M. Nakro) director dc-899/22

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eflection of the socio-political environment today does seem to indicate that Naga polity has been befuddled by those who propagate a myth of the past and then offering an opaque vision birthed by those, who seem to think that they’re forward looking when in fact they’re backward thinking. Such mindsets don’t meet the demand for a progressive and enlightened environment. One that is abundantly is not the voice of the enlightened and wise or those who love the people that plods society but the voice of those who see everything through the prism of tribe and politics. The emotive social and political narratives only create a cacophony of noises that drown the sane and rational voices. People need to ask themselves as to how long are they willing to remain muted under the present circumstances? The mindset of medieval concepts are today over riding factors that destroy the nutrients for a healthy growth of the society. One common feature in Nagaland has been rhetorical politics which has increasingly pushed socio-economic narrative into bedlam and where real issues so often get drowned out by the din of distraction and deprecation.

Reams can be written on the pulls exerted on society, but what needs to be pondered is why have things have gone wrong and how to correct the total drift? The mass-based institutions like the church should play the role of mediator, provider of safe space for open dialogue, identifier of common ground, and promoter of truth-speaking. This is to enable that issues that are crucial to the interests of the people of Nagaland can be deliberated with an open mind so that a consensus and informed opinion is arrived at while looking at and planning the future road map. Standing up for what is right and what is true irrespective of the race or community of the other, will be testimony of the genuineness of the faith and bond of Christian lifestyle that helps bind various people together. Society is hurting and the environment exudes a fissiparous uncertainty which could prove disastrous in the near future. The bond is being removed and replaced by tribal hegemony. Today, affiliation to tribe or any organization is a password to so-called “free speech” and even ‘free action’. The polarized environment means ‘tribe, clan or followers’. The calls for peace and unity are mouthed with glaring regularity but which have gone unfulfilled and inactive. Peace and unity without truth and mutual respect will be reduced to pursuit of tyranny and only promoted fear and hatred that has enabled self-seekers to dominate the society. Meaningful development can only come when society understands the timestested and proven practical principle, that there is a time for everything under heaven. The commitment on the part of the government is directly proportional to the dictates of political interests or serving the interests of power brokers and lobbyists flooding the government corridor. Nagaland has had a quantum leap because of political circumstances but unfortunately society feeds on the past and people need to realize it is time for catching up. Societies across the world are proud of their unique identity or history and the pride is sustained by a sense of responsibility to build a strong foundation for sustenance. It is therefore, a time to accept there is a need to work for the culture of development and progress and not fixed on a culture of looking to the past.

DailyDevotion Prayer in the Father’s Hearing

Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.” —John 11:41 When the Son of God prays, He is mindful and consciously aware of only His Father. God always hears the prayers of His Son, and if the Son of God has been formed in me (see Galatians 4:19) the Father will always hear my prayers. But I must see to it that the Son of God is exhibited in my human flesh. “…your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit…” (1 Corinthians 6:19), that is, your body is the Bethlehem of God’s Son. Is the Son of God being given His opportunity to work in me? Is the direct simplicity of His life being worked out in me exactly as it was worked out in His life while here on earth? When I come into contact with the everyday occurrences of life as an ordinary human being, is the prayer of God’s eternal Son to His Father being prayed in me? Jesus says, “In that day you will ask in My name…”

(John 16:26). What day does He mean? He is referring to the day when the Holy Spirit has come to me and made me one with my Lord.

Is the Lord Jesus Christ being abundantly satisfied by your life, or are you exhibiting a walk of spiritual pride before Him? Never let your common sense become so prominent and forceful that it pushes the Son of God to one side. Common sense is a gift that God gave to our human nature— but common sense is not the gift of His Son. Supernatural sense is the gift of His Son, and we should never put our common sense on the throne. The Son always recognizes and identifies with the Father, but common sense has never yet done so and never will. Our ordinary abilities will never worship God unless they are transformed by the indwelling Son of God. We must make sure that our human flesh is kept in perfect submission to Him, allowing Him to work through it moment by moment. Are we living at such a level of human dependence upon Jesus Christ that His life is being exhibited moment by moment in us?

Quotes

Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you ~ John Ruskin

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Wasted resources of South Asia

akistan and India, the two South Asian nations and the brainchildren of the igneous twonation theory leading to the infamous partition of India, will be celebrating their 75th Independence Day anniversary this August 14 and 15 respectively. Bangladesh, the third nation to be born in Modern South Asia under the same socio-political process and turmoil that had started after the partition of India in 1947, had already celebrated its 50th Independence Day anniversary last December. The past 75 years should be glorious years for South Asia and the people of this great region sharing common history and culture and shaping their common destiny together albeit with differences in terms of religious beliefs, not forgetting the fact that the region is blessed with an abundance of natural and human resources and social capital that has the potential of making the region as one of the political and economic powerhouses in the world.

But reading the postcolonial history of South Asia will leave us with a sense of irreparable loss, grief, despair and anger as the mismanagement of history by leaders of the region had permanently spoiled the beautiful socio-political landscape of South Asia.

The communal religious politics that had overtaken the politics of South Asia towards the end of the colo-

nial rule had suddenly pitted one religious community against another leading to the creation of the feeling of hatred, fear and suspicions among the different religious communities of the region. The result of this communal-religious politics turned out to be disastrous as people of the region began to see the idea of India through the lens of religion and resulting in the demand for a separate nation for different religious communities.

The atmosphere surrounding the whole of India/South Asia at the time of partition/independence was best described by LK Advani, a Karachi-born India’s leading politician and statesman, who was forced to leave his beloved homeland, Sindh, and seek refuge in Delhi in September 1947: “Instead of the joy of freedom from the British rule, there were shrieks of communal killings and frantic migration of panicked families, hundreds of thousands of them, in both directions… Partition riots resulted in the slaughter of nearly one million Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims on both sides of the hurriedly drawn borders” (LK Advani. My Country, My Life. Rupa and Co., New Delhi, 2008).

The fate that befell LK Advani in 1947 was the epitome of the story of millions of Indians in an undivided India who were all tragically uprooted from

their native place and had to seek a place in an unknown world as a result of the partition of India. The world’s worst population displacement in history followed along with the outbreak of the worst communal riots and violence in the modern history of South Asia that claimed millions of lives.

For millions of innocent and ordinary Indians, the gory incident that had happened in the subcontinent in 1947 which was otherwise should be known in history as the attainment of freedom from foreign rule, was not a cause for joy and celebration, but a moment of fear, tension and uncertainty. As India and Pakistan evolved into two separate nations from the ashes of this partition’s tragedy, this calamity that befell the region in 1947 continued to haunt the life of the two nations, later three with the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, to this day.

As a student of history and going through different social and political dynamics confronting Modern South Asia, I am still convinced that the 1947 Partition of India was not something unavoidable. Today Pakistan and Bangladesh may be Muslim-majority countries and India may be a Hindu-majority country.

But before 1947 the Muslims and Hindus belonging to these three nations coexisted together in perfect harmony.

In the whole of South Asia, there may be some areas

where certain religious communities were the majority and some were a minority but there were never such official designated areas meant for either Muslims or Hindus as well as for other religious communities. And there was never a period in the history of the last millennia of South Asia where different religious communities were not in a position to live together. It was only during the period leading to 1947 when a few leaders of different religious communities started defining the nation in terms of religion that the concept of Hindu Rashtra and demand for a separate homeland for Muslims unfortunately emerged that permanently sowed the seed of enmity between different religious communities in the region.

Despite causing turmoil in the region after 1947, however, over the last two centuries South Asia together had achieved a unique distinction of producing some of the finest human beings the world had ever known: humanists, statesmen, economists, scientists, philosophers and social leaders that were produced in the region in the last two centuries were among the finest and most revered from the world around. Unfortunately, these plethoras of human talents found in the region could not be utilized for the common good of South Asia: Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in

resource in the world). And along with the abundance of natural resources in the region blessed by Providence, the brain of billions of talented South Asians would be used to make the region as one of the largest, most powerful, richest and vibrant regions/nations in the world. This entire great South Asian prospect was tragically shattered by the dirty partition’s politics, dividing and ruining the whole region.

Nevertheless, going by the historical trend of the region, South Asia as a whole is still capable of producing many more human talents that can lead the region towards resolving all the past 70 years’ man-made crisis and take the region on the path of peace, progress and prosperity.

The wound of partition may have continued to afflict the region, but if the people and leaders of the region can muster enough courage to put history behind them, unite together and settle their differences then many opportunities too still await the region.

Can the people of this great India’s subcontinent put their past bitterness behind and instead embrace the wonderful promises that are offered by the region for reshaping the common glorious South Asian destiny?

Dr. Nsungbemo Ezung, GHS Colony,Wokha Town

Our stars from Northeast

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tarting off, I have a confession to make: I never wanted to be a weightlifter. In fact, I had no interest in taking up the sport as I always wanted to become an archer. I became interested in weightlifting only after I read about Kunjarani Devi, a legend from my home state Manipur, and one of India’s greatest weightlifters.

I came to know about her when I was in the eighth standard. What an inspiring story! I was surprised to know she had to sometimes walk many kilometres and at times she cycled — and if I am right, she also stood during bus rides — to reach her training centre. Just like me, she came from a humble family. Despite all odds, she won countless medals for the country. She became my inspiration and it is because of her that my interest grew in the sport of weightlifting. I wanted to do something similar to achieve success! The state weightlifting centre was over 24 km away from my house. It was a daily grind, but one that had to be done.

The centre had four platforms for hundreds of trainees; it lagged

behind in facilities. We had to compete against each other and wait for our turns. But it was the only way forward. Our state, like the other Northeastern states, has a history of producing sporting talents. It is not due to great infrastructure, but good coaches.

Above all, our families encourage us to pursue our interests.

The culture in the Northeast is different, too. Women are independent and empowered.

Growing up, I was never told to stay indoors or to concentrate on household stuff because of my gender. While my initial coaches, including Anita Chanu, played an important role in my development early on, it was the support of my family and my mother that helped me realise my potential.

I cannot explain how much they had to sacrifice so that I could get all the essentials to survive in my initial years. Athletes from the Northeast have been doing very well for a long time. At the 1948 London Olympics, the flagbearer for the Indian contingent was the legendary Dr Talimeren Ao, the captain of the football team, who was born in present-day Nagaland.

We’ve had top-class sportspersons from the Northeast who have done very well for the country — from older times, you would remember names such as Thoiba Singh, Dingko Singh, Dipankar Bhattacharjee, Monalisa Barua and, of course, Kunjarani Devi. In the last 20-odd years, Northeastern sportspersons have gained greater prominence. One reason is that boxing and weightlifting started having World Championships for women, and we had great role models like Kunjarani Devi, Mary Kom and Sarita Devi.

Women have competed in the Olympics in weightlifting since 2000 and in boxing since 2012, and we have done well there. New coaching centres have come up and the infrastructure is improving. I never felt like an outsider in any part of India. I had heard how people from Northeast states had to face ridicule. ‘Chinese’ or ‘Chinky’ were some of the words that were used to discriminate against them, but I have never faced any such discrimination.

The only thing people asked me was: ‘Kahan se ho?’ The only problem I faced early on was that

Overpopulation and its impact on the Indian economy

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1948, Mohammad Ali Jinnah did not live long enough to see his dream nation and died in 1948, Liaquat Ali Khan, the first premier of Pakistan was assassinated in 1951, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding president of Bangladesh, was assassinated in 1975, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was hanged in 1979, Indira Gandhi was killed by her own bodyguards in 1984, Gen. Zia ul-Haq was killed in an air crash in 1988, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in 1991 and Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in 2007. These departed South Asian leaders may have their own share of wrongdoings but their act of transgressions was committed while handling the crisis and issues that were not their making. By and large, they were the victims of the tragic South Asian crisis that was caused directly or indirectly by the wounds of the Partition of 1947.

Had these leaders worked together in an atmosphere of peaceful South Asia, instead of being entangled themselves within the web of the region’s crisis, how powerful and prosperous region they would have created.

Just imagine that the three South Asian nations – India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are one unified country today. It would be the world’s largest country in terms of population (Remember human resource is the best and most valuable

verpopulation can be defined as a situation where the total number of the existing human population exceeds the actual carrying capacity. Overpopulation is also the major cause which is affecting the Economy of all the problems and natural calamities faced by the environment.

The global population touched the 7th Billion on 31st October 2011. The world has been growing by 1 billion every 10 to 12 years recently standing alone with almost 7.5th billion in 2016.

India’s share alone is more than 1.2 billion in the population and currently India’s population is 1.39 crores. There are many economic and social factors leading to the population growth rate and some factors are low mortality rate, high birth rate, illiteracy, lack of family planning, large-scale migration, etc. Also, depletion of natural resources in one place results in overpopulation at some other place where the resources are abandoned.

Some of the problems related to overpopulation include: 1. Resources depletion: One of the major causes of overpopulation is the depletion of resources over a population area, the more people using specific resources increases results in fast consump-

tion covering the rapid depletion of resources. Vital resources like food and water are scarce in case of overpopulation even the basic health and transport facilities become rare.

2. Unemployment: One of the major problems of the world today is unemployment and is one of the most severe consequences of overpopulation. The more the number of people in an area the lesser the job opportunity. Thus, unemployment becomes a significant ill effect of overpopulation.

3. Poverty: The greater the unemployment issue the higher will be the chances of increasing the poverty level which can be regarded as the need consequence of unemployment caused by overpopulation. However, poverty is also connected to scarcity of resources and basic needs of health and education arising out of Overpopulation. Thus we can say that a crowded place will always have poor unemployment opportunities, leading to poverty.

4. Poor law and order: Economic problems like poverty unemployment, and depletion, of natural resources arising out of overpopulation results in poor law and order conditions which will force people to take up the illegal profession of robbery, and other criminal activities increas-

ing the crime rate, as those people will require the basic needs for living.

There are many other impacts on the economy of a particular country that may arise due to overpopulation leading to social, economic, and development issues. So it is very important to make the people aware of the ill effects of overpopulation in the most insignificant method to eliminate it, which can be removed through awareness operating proper education in school, colleges, seminars or workshops in villages, etc., or by advertising through different modes of communication which include Social media as an important tool to make such awareness about overpopulation.

When people understand that the quality of life depends on the number of family members and the lesser the member the better and the higher it will be.

The fight against overpopulation will not be much easy but it is necessary, unless the population of the world is kept under control it would not be possible to achieve the development that the world socks.

Meyarenba and Jeson, BA 1st semester, Economics Honours, Immanuel College

I struggled to understand Hindi.

My first national camp callup came in 2010-11 and it was held in Bengaluru. Forget Hindi, I would struggle to understand the locals there. Thankfully, I was lucky as most of the senior weightlifters in that camp were from Manipur and acted as my interpreters initially. I am comfortable in Hindi now. Coaches only converse in Hindi and it helps to know the language. I can understand some Punjabi as well.

After all, I have stayed in Patiala for a number of years. I still can’t speak it, but can understand some of it. I have always felt ‘Indian’. I have been given a lot of love from everyone. Yes, the people from my state adore me, but I can confidently say that I have been loved by all people across India. One of the reasons, I feel, is that unlike 10 years back, our results are now splashed all over social media. Be it any national or international meet, the public now knows about our achievements, good or bad.

They read about us more, they get to know our backgrounds and I think they relate to us ath-

letes. People are accepting us as Indians more and more as they genuinely feel that we are winning medals representing our country, not just the Northeast.

Like all good things, there is a dark aspect when it comes to social media. ‘Who is Sushila Devi?’ was trending on social media on the day she won a silver medal in judo at the Commonwealth Games earlier this week.

It is not as if she was making her debut this time or that she is an unknown athlete — she had represented India at the previous Commonwealth Games and was part of India’s Olympics contingent in Tokyo last year.

Representing our country at the Olympics is a great honour and people should respect that.

Though I have no problem with social media, I keep away as I am mostly concentrating on my training. But I do post things on social media from time to time. It is good to interact with fans.

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is a weightlifter, won a gold at the ongoing Commonwealth Games (As published in The Tribune)

ENPO public rally memorandum to Prime Minister of India

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s unanimously resolved and scheduled, a democratic public rally in total solidarity to the demand for a separate statehood by the people of Eastern Nagaland under the aegis of Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) was successfully held at Mon HQ on August 9, 2022.

As per the desire of the public from the grassroots, the rally concluded with adoption of the following public resolutions:a) The public of ENPO of the erstwhile Tuensang Frontier Division of the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) i.e., the present Eastern Nagaland of Nagaland state shall continue to wholeheartedly pursue the demand for Separate State based on ENPO Memo vide No. ENPO/MEM002(Statehood)/PM/GOI/01 dated the 25th November 2010 at all cost unless and until it is attained.

The demand is based on popular “Grass-root” “Resolution and Mandate” encompassing every Village Council (Gram Panchayats) and Tribal Councils of Eastern Nagaland. b) In the light of what have been stated by the ENPO during the last four rounds of bilateral meetings and a recent tripartite meeting of Govt. of India, Govt. of Nagaland and ENPO, the Govt.

of India is now updated with ample knowledge about the untold difficulties of the people of ENPO. And thus, resolved to request the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India for taking up the issue based on Shri Nitin Gadkari, the then BJP National President’s assurance “BJP would carve out a separate state of Frontier Nagaland if BJP comes to power in Lok Sabha Election in 2014 (Dated: 14th Dec. 2012)”. c) The Govt. of India would be requested once again to respond to ENPO’s Public Representation VIDE NO.ENPO/PM/STATE DEMAND/53, DATED, the 13TH OCTOBER, 2021 addressed to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, in which letter the ENPO had requested that, in the event of much anticipated Naga political solution, or the event of any unexpected prolonged delay in the talks, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India is requested for creation of separate Statehood for the people of Eastern Nagaland. Copy had also been endorsed to all concerned including NSCN(IM) Chief Negotiator, and NNPGs (WC) Convenor for kind information and necessary action.

Memorandum submitted by all apex tribal bodies of six districts through the respective deputy commissioners

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.

Quit India anniv: Sonia exhorts people to defend freedom with ‘all might’ CONG ALLEGES RSS SUPPORTED BRITISH AMID BRUTAL REPRESSION

NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (PTI): On the Quit India movement anniversary, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday exhorted countrymen to defend the country’s freedom with “all our might”, while the opposition party also hit out at the RSS, alleging that it supported the British amid brutal repression at that time.

In her message on the occasion, Gandhi said that on this historic day, Aruna Asif Ali held aloft the National flag when lakhs and lakhs of Congress workers were beaten and jailed.

Her act of courage became the symbol of our quest for freedom, Sonia Gandhi said.

“As we commemorate the Quit India movement led by Mahatma Gandhi, let us not forget the price that millions of our countrymen and women paid for India’s freedom. Let us renew our resolve to defend it and protect it with all our might,” she said.

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Sonia Gandhi “When the country under the Congress leadership was engaged in a decisive struggle against the British, the RSS not only boycotted the movement but also actively supported the British,” the Congress said in Hindi on its official Twitter handle.

Attacking the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asked what the organisation was doing 80 years ago on this historic day when Mahatma launched Quit India.

“It was on the sidelines dissociating itself from the mass movement. Shyama Prasad Mookherjee took no

part while Gandhi,Nehru, Patel, Azad, Prasad, Pant and many others were jailed,” he said in a tweet.

In a message in Hindi on the 80th anniversary of the Quit India Movement, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also slammed the RSS, saying when the whole country was fighting unitedly, the RSS appealed to Indians to give up on the movement and supported the British during the period of brutal repression.

During the Quit India movement, people of every class, caste, religion, region and age unitedly raised a battle cry which said, “Britishers Quit India”, she noted in her message.

“Gandhi ji, Nehru ji, Sardar Patel ji and Maulana Azad were arrested as soon as the movement was announced. Then, Aruna Asaf Ali ji hoisted the tricolor at the Azad Kranti Maidan (Gowalia Tank Maidan) to keep the flame of the movement burning,” Priyanka

Gandhi said. “Repression increased. The offices of the Indian National Congress were demolished. People were arrested all over the country. But, the slogan of the Quit India Movement was adopted by the people.

The battle cry of the august revolution drove the Britishers out of India and on August 15, 1947, we got freedom,” she said.

Paying homage to the fighters and martyrs of the movement, Priyanka Gandhi urged people to take a pledge that they will give their all to keep alive the ideals of the freedom movement.

In a tweet, she said that on this day, with the slogan of Quit India, Indians unitedly started a ‘do or die’ struggle against the brutal British rule. Unity is our greatest strength, she added.

“Let us take a pledge to ‘Unite India (Bharat Jodo)’ and add new dimensions of development in India, raising the flag of unity in diversity,” Priyanka Gandhi said.

Terrorist arrested in UP for planing I-Day attack

LU C K N OW, AU G 9 (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday arrested an alleged terrorists with Islamic State links who was planning a terror attack on Independence Day, an official said here.

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the police arrested Sabauddin Azmi, a member of the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM, after questioning him at its Lucknow headquarters, Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said in a statement.

The suspect, a resident of the of Amilo area of Azamgarh district, also goes by the names Dilawar Khan and Bairam Khan, the statement said.

A case has been registered against Azmi, who was in direct contact with an ISIS recruiter, under sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Arms Act, it added.

The ATS has seized materials used in making bombs, an illegal weapon and cartridges from the accused, the statement said.

Absconding politician Shrikant Tyagi arrested from Meerut; 3 aides also held

NOIDA, AUG 9 (PTI): Absconding politician Shrikant Tyagi was arrested Tuesday from Meerut, officials said, days after he was seen in a social media video abusing and assaulting a woman for objecting to his alleged illegal constructions at a housing society here.

“Tyagi’s three associates were also held along with him,” a senior Noida police officer told PTI. Before the arrests, Tyagi’s wife was once again detained for questioning Tuesday morning in the case lodged at the Phase 2 police station here, according to officials.

Tyagi, who was at large since Friday evening, had Monday moved a court in the Gautam Buddh Nagar district with a plea for surrender-related procedures.

The hearing in the matter has been listed for August 10.

He moved the court plea soon after the Noida Police declared him “absconding” and announced a reward of Rs 25,000 on his arrest.

Until he went underground Friday night, Tyagi

Shrikant Tyagi

claimed to be the national executive member of the BJP’s Kisan Morcha and the national co-coordinator of its Yuva Samiti, even as the ruling party denied any links with him.

The Opposition has also mounted an attack on the BJP over the issue, sharing purported pictures of Tyagi with senior saffron party leaders, including its national president J P Nadda.

Tyagi had allegedly hurled expletives and assaulted the woman co-resident of Grand Omaxe who had objected to him planting trees in the common area of the society in Noida Sector 93B last Friday. Tyagi had claimed he was well within

his rights to do so.

As videos of the episode went viral on social media and drew condemnation, an FIR was lodged and Tyagi booked under Indian Penal Code section 354 (assault or use of criminal force on any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage her modesty).

Later, charges under IPC sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 504 (intentional insult to provoke breach of public peace), 506 (criminal intimidation), 447 (criminal trespass) were also added in the case, officials said.

During the probe, the police also impounded two vehicles of Tyagi which were found in violation of the Motor Vehicles Act. One of his SUVs, the officials said, had a symbol of the Uttar Pradesh government on it but it was unauthorised.

Subsequently, another FIR was lodged under IPC sections 419 (cheating by impersonation), 420 (cheating) and 482 (using false property mark), the officials added.

Hundreds take part in ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Delhi Monsoon session disappointing, Govt was in rush: Congress

BJP leaders and workers participate in a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, near Red Fort in New Delhi. (PTI)

the schools who participated in the event,” Goel said while addressing the students.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “ignited a new spirit of nationalism” among the citizens by launching the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, he said.

“This event is an opportunity to revisit the memory of Mahatma Gandhi’s struggles during the freedom movement,” he said.

on board for the Vice Presidential election. Congress spokesperson and deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said the government knew about the holidays beforehand and asked why it did not plan accordingly.

“We have exposed the real face of the BJP government during the session.

They talk of productivity, but there is zero accountability on their part,” he said.

Terming the Monsoon session as “extremely disappointing”, Ramesh said, “There was no enthusiasm or appetite on part of the government to get bills passed. Normally the opposition says the House should be adjourned but this

time the government had no appetite to run the house”.

He said the reason cited for curtailing the session “was that BJP MPs don’t want to return after Raksha Bandhan on August 11” and added that the houses could have sat on August 10.

“The government had no business in its agenda.

The floor management was not good. Earlier the prime minister used to ignore Parliament and now even the ministers are doing so,” Ramesh charged.

He referred to the absence of Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan when the Central University Bill was being piloted in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

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He also noted that “cadre mobilisation of the Congress on people’s issues and ED high-handedness” was a “great benefit of the Monsoon session for the party and the August 5 antiED protest put the government and even Home Minister Amit Shah on the backfoot.”

“We are agitating not only in Parliament, but, there are limits to agitation in Parliament because our job in Parliament is to allow Parliament to run, not to disrupt Parliament,” Ramesh said.

He, however, said it was a matter of some disappointment that they could not get one opposition party

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Heavy security arrangements were put in place at Chandni Chowk area which was decked up with tricolours and flower on the occasion.

A cultural programme was organised at the Town Hall there where children from various schools performed.

“I’m glad that a large number of students turned up for this cultural programme. I congratulate all

He said the government had listed 32 bills at the start of the session but managed to pass only seven in the Lok Sabha and five in the Rajya Sabha. “It was also extraordinary that one-and-a-half days of proceedings were disrupted by treasury benches which kept insisting on an apology from Congress president Sonia Gandhi for remarks made by the leader of the party in Lok Sabha who had already apologised for his statement both verbally as well as in writing,” Ramesh said.

He said the coming together of opposition parties to demand a review of the Supreme Court’s order on PMLA is a “huge step towards strengthening democracy”.

“It is a matter of great satisfaction that all opposition parties, 16 opposition parties came together to raise serious concerns on the Supreme Court judgment on the PMLA amendments that were carried out between 2014 and 2018 and have called for a review of that judgment and that statement has already been circulated,” Ramesh noted.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (PTI): Hundreds of people with national flags gathered at the Red Fort on Tuesday to take part in the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ which will pass through eight locations that were visited by Mahatma Gandhi here during the freedom struggle.

The yatra was flagged off by Union minister Jitendra Singh, MP Prakash Javadekar and senior BJP leader Vijay Goel.

The eight locations i n c l u d e K a t r a Ku s h a l Rai, Marwadi Sarvajanik Pustakalaya, Gandhi Maidan, Sangam theatre and

NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (PTI): The Congress on Tuesday termed the Monsoon session of Parliament as “highly disappointing” and claimed the government did not have an appetite to run proceedings even though the Opposition was willing to sit till the very end to debate and pass bills.

The Monsoon session ended on Monday, four days ahead of schedule, after continued disruptions during the last three weeks over issues like price rise, suspension of 27 MPs, the controversial “Rashtrapatni” remark and the Enforcement Directorate’s action.

The principal opposition party questioned the decision to curtail the session and alleged that after the prime minister, his ministers too were “ignoring” Parliament.

The Opposition was ready to sit on August 10 and 12 to discuss and pass bills but the government was in a rush to curtail the session, AICC general secretary, communication, and party’s chief whip in Rajya Sabha Jairam Ramesh said at a press conference.

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Moreover, he said there is a need to bring transparency in the recruitment process and the ministry is framing rules for this.

Shah also spoke about the need to bring transparency in purchases and for that there is no better medium than the Government e-marketplace

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Shah emphasised bringing transparency in all spheres of the cooperative sector, particularly in three areas, including the election process.

“Election process should be transparent. We would like to bring change in this”.

Shah said an election system on the lines of the Election Commission of India will be set up to hold transparent elections for the cooperative bodies.

“It is not right for the same person to get elected year after year. This arrangement is not good,” the minister said.

Shah said he himself is a chairman of PACS for the last 25 years and it will

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C H E N NA I , AU G 9 (IANS): The Indian tractor industry sold 59,586 units last month down from 80,980 units sold during July 2021, said Tractor Junction, a digital marketplace for tractors and farm equipment.

According to Tractor Junction, five states Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat- accounted for the majority of tractor sales last month. The decline is largely due to a high base of the previous year and an uneven spread of the monsoon season. The month of July witnessed floods, water logging, and heavy rains throwing normal life out of gear. The sales figures do not include the sales data from the states of Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Tractor Junction said.

N E W D E L H I , AU G 9 (PTI): Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday pitched for reforms in cooperative societies, saying the same person cannot be elected year after year and the election process has to become more transparent.

T h e m i n i s t e r wa s addressing an event here after the online launch of the onboarding of cooperatives o n t h e g o v e r n m e n t ’s e-marketplace (GeM) platform.

Shah stressed the need to expand and modernise the cooperative sector, which he said, has been a “neglected” sector.

“There is a need to bring changes in the cooperative sector at a fast pace,” he said. “ We w i l l h ave t o change, else people will change us,” he told top officials of cooperatives present at the event.

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of the projects rests with the concer ned air por t developer and the respective state government (in case the state government is the project proponent).

However, the Greenfield Airport Projects are regularly reviewed by the government to sort out the issues coming in the way of implementation of these projects. So far, out of total 21 Greenfield airports where ‘in-principle’ has been accorded, eight G reenfield a ir por ts, including Durgapur, Shirdi, Sindhudurg, Pakyong, K a n n u r, K a l a b u r a g i , Orvakal and Kushinagar have been operationalised.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said that over the last eight years India’s Civil Aviation industry has been completely transformed.

(when one PNR contains a reference to another PNR); ticketing infor mation, including ticket number, one-way tickets; baggage information; seat number; any collected advance passenger information that is initially captured by an air carrier within its PNR, such as passport number, date of birth and gender) and all historical changes to the PNR.” “NCTC-P to receive and process passenger name record information along with any other information relevant for risk analysis of passengers for the purpose of - (a) prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of offences under the Act and the rules and regulations made there under, or (b) law enforcement agencies or government departments of India or any other country may specify for the purposes of regulation 10,” the notification added.

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Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Hassan and Shivamogga in Karnataka, Dabra (Gwalior) in Madhya Pradesh, Kushinagar and Noida (Jewar) in Uttar Pradesh, Dholera and Hirasar (Rajkot) in Gujarat, Karaikal in Puducherry, Dagadarthi (Nellore), Bhogapuram and Orvakal (Kurnool) in Andhra Pradesh, Durgapur in West Bengal, Pakyong in Sikkim, Kannur in Kerala and Hollongi (Itanagar) in Arunachal Pradesh.

As per the ministry, the timeline for construction of airports depends upon various factors such as land acquisition, mandator y clearances, removal of obstacles, financial closure, etc., by the respective air por t developers.

The responsibility of implementation of airport projects, including funding

hours before the departure time; or at the departure time - wheels off,” said the notification.

As per the gazette notification, it is for prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of offences under the Act. It is also f o r l aw e n f o r c e m e n t agencies and government departments, as required, in India and abroad.

This passenger name record information will include details like PNR; date of reservation and issue of ticket; available frequent flyer and benefit infor mation (like free tickets, upg rades); all available payment/billing information (like credit card number); travel itinerary for specific PNR; travel agency/travel agent, said the notification.

The notification further said that the passenger details will also include “split/divided information

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NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (IANS): Indian airports are likely to record a significant rise in the number of airpassengers in the coming years. As per an assessment made by Airports Authority of India (AAI), all India total air passenger traffic is expected to increase from 341 million during 20192020 to around 827 million by the year 2032-33.

With the rise in the nu m b e r o f f lye r s, t h e g ove r n m e n t h a s b e e n taking multiple steps for corresponding growth in the airport infrastructure in the Country.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has accorded ‘in-principle’ approval for setting up of 21 Greenfield Airports across the country namely, Mopa in Goa, Navi Mumbai, Shirdi and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra,

Tractor industry sales down to 59,586 units

NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (IANS): Aircraft operators will have to share travelrelated information about passengers who are going to travel in and out of India at least 24 hours before their flight departure time.

The information will be shared with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)established agency, National Customs Targeting CentrePassenger (NCTC-P) for conducting “risk analysis of passengers”.

The CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Custom), which comes under the Union Finance Ministry, issued a gazette notification in this regard on Monday titled ‘Passenger Name Record Information Regulations, 2022’.

Every aircraft operator is now required to register and provide passenger details in a prescribed format to NCTC-P “not later than twenty four

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and eventually Rs 300 on account of the increase in tariffs.

Bharti Airtel has posted an over five-fold jump in its consolidated profit to Rs 1,607 crore for the quarter ended June 2022, mainly on account of hike in tariffs compared to the profit of Rs 283.5 crore it had recorded in the same period a year ago.

Consolidated revenue from operations of Bharti Airtel increased by about 22 per cent to Rs 32,805 crore during the reported quarter from Rs 26,854 crore earlier.

Bharti Airtel India’s revenue increased by 24 per cent to Rs 23,319 crore, compared to Rs 18,828.4 crore in Q1 FY22.

The mobile services revenue of Bharti Airtel in India grew 27 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis to Rs 18,220 crore from Rs 14,305.6 crore.

The company made a capital expenditure of Rs 5,288 crore in India and Rs 1,088 crore in Africa.

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by securing a pan-India footprint of 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands and select purchase of radiowaves in the low and mid-band spectrum for a total consideration of Rs 43,040 crore.

Vittal said the company’s capital expenditure will remain around the existing levels and played down the need for buying premium spectrum in the 700 megahertz band, which requires less number of mobile towers for coverage compared to other bands that telecom operators currently have.

“Our competition

have been launched the traffic on SA is less than 10 per cent of total 5G traffic.

“The third advantage of this mode is that it allows us to use existing 4G technology at no extra cost since we already have the radios and the spectrum that are live on our network.

Finally, the last advantage of NSA is around experience it will allow for a faster call connect time on Voice.

In addition, it allows us to provide a faster uplink than anyone else given our massive spectrum holdings in the mid band,” Vittal said.

The country’s largest telecom player Jio claims to have completed 5G coverage planning in the top 1,000 cities and conducted field trials of its home-grown 5G telecom gears. It is the only player that has purchased premium 700 Mhz spectrum.

Vittal said that Airtel has recorded industr yleading average revenue per user of Rs 183 and expects it to soon touch Rs 200

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does not have such a large mid-band spectrum. Do remember that if we did not have this large chunk of precious mid-band spectrum we would have had no choice but to buy expensive 700 Mhz spectrum.

“And once we had bought it we would have had to deploy large power guzzling radios on this band.

Not only would the cost have been higher, but it would also have led to more carbon emissions,” Vittal said.

He said that the network deployment in the 700 Mhz band gives no additional coverage compared to the 900 Mhz spectrum band that the company has.

Vittal said nonstandalone (NSA) 5G networks have more benefits compared to standalone 5G networks because of wider coverage and more devices available to access the network.

He said that in the US and South Korea where both SA (standalone) and NSA

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NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (PTI): Telecom operator Bharti Airtel will start rolling out 5G services this month and cover all towns and key rural areas of the country by March 2024, a senior company official said on Tuesday.

Bharti Airtel managing director and CEO Gopal Vittal also said that the price of mobile services in India is very low and needs to go up.

“We intend to launch 5G starting August and extend to a Pan India roll out very soon. By March 2024 we believe we will be able to cover every town and key rural areas as well with 5G. “In fact, detailed network rollout plans for 5,000 towns in India are completely in place. This will be one of the biggest rollouts in our history,” Vittal said during the company’s earning call.

Bharti Airtel in the recently-concluded spectrum auction acquired 19,867.8 MHz frequencies

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Netaji’s ‘Delhi Chalo’ site becomes Taiwan holds military drills to counter China Singapore’s 75th national monument

BEIJING/TAIPEI, AUG 9 (PTI): Beleaguered Taiwan turned belligerent on Tuesday and conducted its own military drills to counter China’s unprecedented war games around the breakaway island which entered its fifth day with no respite in sight.

Launching its own military live-fire drills, Taiwan has accused Beijing of using US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei last week to prepare for the invasion of the self-ruled island which China claims as part of the mainland under its one-China policy.

The Taiwanese military has launched its firing target flares and artillery for several hours, Lou Woei-jye, the spokesman for Taiwan’s Eighth Army Corps told the media in Taipei.

Taiwan’s military said the drills would once again take place on Thursday which will include the deployment of hundreds of troops and 40 howitzers.

The Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) announced that it

Taiwan’s military conducts artillery live-fire drills at Fangshan township in Pingtung, southern Taiwan, Tuesday. (AP)

continues to organise joint combat exercises and training in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Island on August 9, with emphasis on the joint blockade and joint support operations.

Reacting to Taiwan’s military drills, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a media briefing in Beijing on Tuesday that the root cause of the current tensions across the Taiwan Strait is that the DPP (ruling Democratic Progressive Party) authori-

ties have been colluding with foreign forces to seek independence and make provocations.

They refuse to recognise the one-China principle and attempt to change the status quo that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China, he said.

“We want to make it clear to the Taiwan authorities that any attempt to go against the trend of history or to resist reunification with military force is bound

to be rejected by all Chinese people and become futile.

Such attempts are doomed to fail,” he said.

The PLA initially announced the unprecedented military drills in Taiwan Strait involving all arms of its military from August 4-7 but continued beyond the schedule with no end in sight. China’s official media reports said the continuation of the drills will be a new normal around Taiwan aimed at crippling the island which broke away from

China in 1949 opting to be a democracy opposing the Chinese Communist Party rule.

Recent polls show an overwhelming majority of Taiwanese oppose any sort of unification with China, and a large and growing majority consider themselves “Taiwanese” and not “Chinese”, the BBC reported.

In Taipei, the Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu in his address to the international media on Tuesday alleged that “China has used the drills in its military play-book to prepare for the invasion of Taiwan”, using Pelosi’s visit as a pretext.

“It is conducting largescale military exercises and missile launches, as well as cyberattacks, disinformation, and economic coercion, in an attempt to weaken public morale in Taiwan,” he said, according to the text of his remarks released by the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry.

Wu said, “China has openly declared its ownership over the Taiwan Strait” separating China and Taiwan.

SINGAPORE, AUG 9 (PTI): Singapore on Tuesday declared its iconic green site Padang, from where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose gave the slogan of ‘Delhi Chalo’ in July 1943, as its 75th national monument as the city-state celebrates its 57th National Day. The large field, popular for sporting events such as cricket, football, hockey, tennis and lawn bowling, is one of the oldest open spaces continuously used since the 1800s.

The Padang was gazetted on Tuesday as Singapore celebrated its 57th National Day amid a parade by uniform groups and colourful display of local culture and dances by schools and civic groups.

In view of its strong national, historical and social significance, the Padang is now preserved and accorded the highest level of protection in Singapore under the Preservation of Monuments Act, said the National Heritage

Singapore Recreation Club building, at Padang in Singapore. (PTI)

Board (NHB).

The Padang, meaning a field in Malay, was distinguished by its public nature, as one of the only few open spaces accessible to the public in the colonial period, said NHB. Professor Rajesh Rai, Head, South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore, recapped the Padang’s link to Indian National Army (INA).

“The Padang has special significance for the Indian community in Singapore. It was here that Indian sepoys first established their camp sites when the

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Nagasaki marks 77th A-bombing anniversary

TOKYO, AUG 9 (AP): Nagasaki paid tribute to the victims of the US atomic bombing 77 years ago on August 9, with the mayor saying Russia’s war on Ukraine showed the world that another nuclear attack is not just a worry but “a tangible and present crisis.”

Mayor Tomihisa Taue, in his speech Tuesday at the Nagasaki Peace Park, said nuclear weapons can be used as long as they exist, and their elimination is the only way to save the future of humankind.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and threat of nuclear weapons use came only a month after it and four other nuclear powers pledged in a statement that nuclear war should never be fought, Taue noted. “This has shown the world that the use of nuclear weapons is not a groundless fear but a tangible and present crisis,” he said. The belief that nuclear weapons can

Rishi Sunak promises financial aid for poor

LONDON, AUG 9 (PTI): Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Tuesday promised to provide more money to help people cope with soaring household energy bills if he is elected Britain’s Prime Minister next month.

The 42-year-old Indian-origin finalist in the Conservative Party leadership election pledged government “efficiency savings” to fund the support, while limiting borrowing.

His pledge came as energy consultancy Cornwall Insight issued a forecast to say that household heating bills are expected to rise even further this winter than previously predicted.

“There is no doubt in my mind that more support will be needed,” Mr Sunak said.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida bows during a ceremony to mark the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing. (AP)

be possessed not for actual use but for deterrence “is a fantasy, nothing more than a mere hope.”

As in Hiroshima, Russia and its ally Belarus were not invited to the memorial event in Nagasaki.

The United States dropped the world’s first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, destroying the city and killing 140,000 people. It dropped a second bomb three days later on Nagasaki, killing another 70,000. Japan surrendered

on Aug. 15, ending World War II and Japan’s nearly half-century of aggression in Asia. Participants, including diplomats from nuclear states, observed a moment of silence at 11:02 a.m., the moment the bomb exploded above the southern Japanese city on Aug 9, 1945.

Although Russia last week tried to roll back on Putin’s warning, fears of a third atomic bombing have grown amid Russia’s threats of nuclear attack since its war on Ukraine began in

February. Russia last week shelled a Ukrainian city close to Europe’s largest nuclear plant.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, “Even though we face a severe security environment, we must pursue the history of non-nuclear use and make Nagasaki the last place of nuclear attack.”

Japanese officials worry that the conflict may embolden China to be even more assertive in East Asia, and the government is pushing to further step up its military capability and spending.

Japan renounces its own possession, production or hosting of nuclear weapons, but as a U.S. ally Japan hosts 50,000 American troops and is protected by the U.S. nuclear umbrella.

Still, Russia’s nuclear threat has prompted some hawkish lawmakers in the governing party have also proposed a possibility of nuclear sharing with the United States.

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WASHINGTON, AUG 9 (PTI): The FBI has raided Donald Trump’s private club and residence in Florida and broke open a safe as part of a reported probe into the handling of presidential documents, including classified materials, triggering an angry outburst from the former US president who called it an attempt to block his 2024 White House bid.

“These are dark times for our nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents.

Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before, Trump said in a statement Monday evening.

The FBI search was related to the 15 boxes of documents that Trump took to Mar-a-Lago when he departed the White House in January 2021 -some of which the National Archives has said were marked classified, according to US media reports.

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In January, Trump handed over the documents to the National Archives, and attorneys for Trump said they were searching for any more records they may have. The Justice Department and the FBI declined to comment on the raid.

The dramatic escalation of law enforcement scrutiny of Trump comes as he prepares for a possible third presidential run in 2024.

Trump, who was the 45th President of the US, was not at his Palm Beach estate during the search and was in the New York

CONDEMNATION ON RAPE CASE We, the Kangching Students’ Union utterly feel disgusted to learn about the hideous crime of rape committed by B. Manpa to his own daughter. This society has no room to tolerate such despicable and inhumane act.

Therefore, the Kangching Students’ Union strongly condemned the unsightly act and support the Kangching Buhu (Citizen) declaration for ostracizing him from village community for the rest of his life.

We appeal the competent authority to give deterrent punishment and no bail be granted in any terms and also to deliver justice to the victim at the earliest.

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With immense pride, honour and joy, the KASAR SHANG DIMAPUR extends heartiest congratulations to Miss Homminao Kasar, D/o Rev. Sekshim and Priscilla Kasar, Dimapur for securing Gold Medal (M. Com) from Adamas University, Kolkata, West Bengal. We are proud of her achievement and wish her bright future.

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arbitrary code without any additional user activity.

In the new series of attacks, the attackers used six different backdoors at the same time -- probably to set up redundant communication channels with infected systems in case one of the malicious programmes was detected and removed by a security solution. “The backdoors used provide extensive functionality for controlling infected systems and collecting confidential data,” said Kaspersky.

The attack targeted industrial plants, design bureaus and research institutes, government agencies, ministries and departments in several East European countries (Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine), as well as Afghanistan, it added.

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the attacks”. The researchers tagged TA428, a Chinese-speaking APT group, behind the series of attacks using six backdoor malware. The attackers penetrated the enterprise network using carefully crafted phishing emails.

“In the course of our investigation, we discovered that, in some cases, the attackers create phishing emails using information that is not publicly available, such as the full names of employees responsible for handling sensitive information, as well as internal codenames of projects developed by attacked organisations,” the team noted. Phishing emails contain Microsoft Word documents with embedded malicious code that exploits the CVE-2017-11882 vulnerability, which enables an attacker to execute

KOHIMA ELUMYO UNION KOHIMA : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, we the Kohima Elumyo Union extend our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for bringing laurels to the community.

1. Shri W. Ezamo Ovung on being promoted to Assistant Superintendent, Directorate of Tourism, Nagaland, Kohima.

2. Mr. Longshithung Ovung, S/o Shri W. Ezamo Ovung, subject topper (Music Department) in Bachelor of Music from Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) Affiliated to Nagaland University.

The union is elated at their noteworthy achievement and wishes them success in their future endeavours.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (IANS): China-based hackers attacked military industrial plants, research institutes, government agencies and ministries in several countries and were able to even hijack the IT infrastructure of some, taking control of systems used to manage security solutions, a new report has revealed.

Researchers at cyber-security firm Kaspersky detected a wave of targeted attacks on military industrial complex enterprises and public institutions in several Eastern European countries and Afghanistan. “In the course of our research, we were able to identify over a dozen of attacked organisations,” the researchers said. The analysis suggests that “it is highly probable that a Chinese-speaking group is behind

City area, media reports said.

“After working and cooperating with the relevant government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate,” the 76-year-old Republican Party leader said.

Trump alleged that such an assault could only take place in broken, thirdworld countries.

British established their outpost on the island,” he told PTI. “This was also the place where Netaji delivered several speeches to the tens of thousands of INA soldiers and the local Indian population. It was here that he gave the Delhi Chalo slogan, set up the Rani of Jhansi regiment, and called for the total mobilisation of Indian resources to free India from British rule. Just before the war ended Bose established the INA memorial at the southern edge of the Padang,” he said.

Ukraine proposes new sanctions on Russia

KIEV, AUG 9 (IANS): The Ukrainian Parliament has unveiled a draft law to impose new sanctions on Russia. The bill, which was submitted by President Volodymyr Zelensky, envisages 10 new restrictive measures to be introduced against Russia for the next 10 years,reports Xinhua news agency.

In particular, the draft law stipulates a ban on transferring funds from Ukraine to Russia-related individuals and legal entities. Besides, it prohibits Russia-linked individuals from participating in the privatisation and lease of Ukrainian state property and purchasing land plots in Ukraine.

The bill also proposes to ban Russian and Russialinked ships and planes from entering Ukraine, among other measures.

FELICITATION

The JDU Wokha unit extend its heartiest congratulations to Shri Senchumo (NSN) Lotha on being appointed as the National Secretary of the JD(U) Party. His contributions to the party and achievements have brought laurels to the Lotha's and Naga's in general.

The JDU Wokha unit wishes him all success in his further endeavours.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

MERAKI ENTERTAINMENT NAGALAND organized the First ever Mister Chümoukedima Season 1 on 6th of August 2022 at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre. The event was a grand success because of great contributions and support by several sponsors. The team would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to the following sponsors and individuals : 1. Angami Plywood Chümoukedima.

2. SB3 Coatings 3. The Bambooshoot Chümoukedima.

4. Spicy Corner 5. 29 City Café 6. Moon Hardware 7. Kevi’s Real Estate 8. Lisu Care, Pure and Natural Products 9. Muscle Fuel Gym 10. Alfa Café, Chümoukedima.

11. Greenland Restaurant, Assam 12. Kavu café 13. Little Hut Chümoukedima.

14. Roy Arcade Chümoukedima.

15. The Savoury 16. F.E.A.R FIT Fitness 17. Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre.

18. C.T.Y.O (Chümoukedima. Town Youth Organisation) 19. Jackal’s United (Chümoukedima.)

20. Mehevil Store 21. NL7 Hotel 22. Kengulie Shüya 23. Enyuh Phom, Director Mister Dimapur 24. Ado Shüya 25. Neiba Shüya 26. Temsu, SDO Chümoukedima.

27. Razouvotuo Chatsu 28. Kezhalelhou Shüya 29. Narola Jati (ABSI) Armed Branch Sub-Inspector 30. Nganga Medoze 31. Madam Esther (Founder Director of Institute of Psychology Counselling and Educational Research and Manager at MARCOFED Govt. of Nagaland.

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nine-day Art Residency organised

by Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) in collaboration with Art for Change Foundation (ACF), New Delhi which began on August 2 at RCEMPA concluded on August 9 following exhibition of the finished products by participants.

Speaking at the art exhibition titled “A Chain of Wisdom”, Advisor, Youth Resources and Spor ts, Zale Neikha thanked ACF for coming to Nagaland and sharing their valuable knowledge with the youths.

He said the programme was part of the initiative of chief minister, Neiphiu Rio who had been keen

on promoting youths in various fields including TaFMA. He also lauded TaFMA for coming up with productive activities for youths which, he said, indicated it was doing well with all such programmes.

Neikha encouraged TaFMA and ACF to come up with more activities like this and even at higher levels with greater participation saying that exercises like this would assist youths to better understand the culture and traditional treasures and help them in exchanging with people from other parts of the world.

Also, speaking at the event, Advisor, Technical Education and Election,

Medo Yhokha said Art and music were the greatest gifts from God. He said for any significant change in a society, there was a need for time. On that note, he urged youths and leaders to be patient and help ensure that the future generation was put into the right perspective so that they could become men and women of substance.

Yokha encouraged them to be ambassadors of the Naga society, to bridge and connect to people.

Artists from different parts of the country including New Delhi, Kolkata, Assam, Ladakh and Nagaland took part in the programme.

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all-girl group and later partnered with her friend Pat Carroll for the pop duo Pat & Olivia.

As a solo artist, starting in 1966, Newton-John became a global superstar after moving to the United States. She was blond, blueeyed, and brimming with wholesomeness when she had her first hit in 1971 with “If Not for You” — a Bob Dylan song that also had been recorded by George Harrison. It would be followed in the next few years by “Let Me Be There,” which won her a Grammy for best female country vocal performance, “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” and two No. 1 songs, “Have You Never Been Mellow” and “I

Honestly Love You.” The latter song won Grammys for best female pop performance and record of the year.

In the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Newton-John wa s o n e o f t h e m o s t recognizable celebrities in the world. She stole hearts in the 1978 blockbuster “Grease” and dominated the charts with songs like the 1981 hit “Physical,” which was the No. 1 single of that decade, according to Billboard.

She is credited with selling more than 100 million records over the course of a five-decade career.

Newton-John also beat out countr y stars Loretta Lynn and Dolly

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- Sedevi Nagi; and ‘Mr Multimedia’ - John Kikon.

Judges for the event were Lovi Awomi, Narola Jati, Sentimeren Pongen, and Rosou Rhi. Earlier, Ruopfuzhano Whiso hosted the event and Imnasenla Rachel was the announcer.

Founder and proprietor of Riparian Social Welfare Foundation (RSWF), Chümoukedima Asu Rhakho, invoked God’s

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he first ever season of Mr Chümoukedima organised by Meraki Entertainment Nagaland was held on August 6 at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre.

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blessing for the event.

The event was choreographed by Sanjeev Tamang and show director Thejakhrienuo Nakhro. highlights of the event included performances from artists like Moko Koza, Tia Longkumer, Beatkings, M Wapang Jamir, Riparian Social Welfare Foundation, Chümoukedima, and others.

It was a charity event for ministry of RSWF.

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Achumi and Vili G Chophy graced the event as special guest and guest of honour respectively.

Sunep Imsong b a g ge d t h e t i t l e “ M r Chümoukedima, 2022” while Watichungba and

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Sedevi Nagi bagged 1st runners up and 2nd runners up respectively.

In addition, there were 4 sub-title winners: ‘Best Ethnic Wear’ - Sedevi Nagi; ‘Best Ramp walk’ - Sunep Imsong; ‘Mr Popularity’

P.O. TULI, B.P.O. MERANGKONG – 798618 DIST. MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND. “For the Nation”

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We, the Merangkong Students’ Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Akumtila Longkumer daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Imtinungit Longkumer for achieving Bronze Medal in 35th KING’S CUP WORLD SEPAKTAKRAW Championship, BANGKOK-THAILAND HOOP Takraw.

The Union further congratulates all the individuals who participated in the Championship and brought laurels to the Nation as well as the State. We wish them immense success for their future endeavours.

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and taking up diverse roles in the early phase of her career brings in a certain validation to her, “’Tehran’ is a project that I’m extremely excited about as it not only gives me a chance to present myself in a new avatar but will also allow me to learn and grow as an actor, given the role I have in the film.”

The film is being produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films, who has been “hugely supportive” towards Manushi, as she is still getting acquainted with the world of cinema.

“It was really heart-warming to receive so much love after my first look from Tehran dropped. It’s fun to experiment with roles and I hope I get to challenge myself even more”.

said “I think, you know, what you think creates your reality. So it’s a decision.

You have to make that decision,” she told the “TODAY” show in March 2019. “You can be a victim, or you can be a winner and enjoy your life.”

John Travolta paid tribute to his “Grease” costar on Instagram.

“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” wrote Travolta, who played Danny Zuko opposite Newton-John’s Sandy Olsson. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever!Your Danny, your John!”

Actor Suzanne Somers, herself a ‘70s and ‘80s pop culture fixture, praised Newton-John for helping her through her own cancer diagnosis.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund.

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First ever Mr Chümoukedima held

Manushi Chhillar: ‘Tehran’ gives me chance to present completely different avatar

ormer Miss World and actress Manushi C h h i l l a r, w h o recently made her debut with the period film ‘Samrat Prithviraj’, has been cast opposite John Abraham for the film ‘Tehran’.

The actress feels grateful that she is getting to portray different roles that allow her to explore more as an actor and showcase her acting credentials to people.

‘Tehran’ is inspired by true events and the actress has already started working on the second schedule of the film.

Shedding light on the film’s progress, she said in a statement, “Yes, I have started the second schedule of my film ‘Tehran’ with John Abraham.”

She shared that getting to experiment

Parton to win the Country Music Association’s female singer of the year award in 1974. The unlikely success of an Australian in American country music bothered many Nashville purists.

In more recent years, however, Newton-John became best known as an advocate for breast cancer survivors, being one herself since first her first diagnosis in 1992.

Newton-John began to become an advocate for cancer research in 1991, after the tragic death of her best friend’s daughter from a rare childhood form of the disease. But it became an even more personal cause a year later, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time.

“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia NewtonJohn Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”

On her conviction she

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livia NewtonJohn, a British Australian pop star who dominated the pop culture of an era, has died after repeated treatments for cancer, her family announced Monday. She was 73.

She was a four-time Grammy Award winner whose music career included five number one hits and another ten Top Ten. Newton-John was b o r n i n C a m b r i d g e, England, on September 26, 1948 to a father, Brin, who was both a WWII hero with British military intelligence and a professor of German literature, and a mother, Irene, whose own father, physicist Max Born, would win a Nobel Prize six years later.

“Dame Olivia Newton-John ... passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” John Easterling, her husband, said in a statement on her official Facebook page.

By the time she was 15, she had formed an

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Chhetri, Manisha win AIFF award

TDRA holds selection trail

D I M A P U R , AU G 9 (NPN): A one-day orientation-cum-selection trial was organized by Tseminyu District Rifle Association (TDRA) on August 8 at KSU Ground, K. Station, Tseminyu.

The programme was graced by DC Tseminyu and president, TDRA, Dr. Zasekoulie Chüsi.

Secretary Nagaland Shooting Sports Association (NSSA), Shalo Khing briefed the participants on the shooting and its scope.

The programme was chaired by TDRA secretary, Jetilo Apon, welcome address by working president TDRA, Kenyuyhunlo Kent and Sishunu Baptist Church, Wachu Kath said that invocation.

The programme concluded with a speech by chief host of the programme, chairman K Station, Nentilo Kath.

Sunil Chhetri and Manisha Kalyan were named as the AIFF Footballers of the year for the 2021-22 season. (Photo Credit: AIFF/PTI)

discipline and hard work were impressive throughout bad, and good times.”

For Kalyan, it was her first Women’s Footballer of the Year award. She won the Women’s Emerging Footballer of the Year in

the 2020-21 season.

“Manisha has come up with some outstanding performances for the National Team, and also her club. She has scored goals, and also assisted on a regular basis,” Dennerby said.

“Blessed with excellent speed and being a good dribbler, she has the potential to play in bigger leagues in the future. She’s young, and still developing but has been our best player.”

Kalyan recently signed a

multi-year contract with Cypriot top division winners Apollon Ladies, which has earned a place in the qualifying rounds of the 2022-23 UEFA Women’s Champions League.

I n o t h e r aw a r d s, Martina Thokchom was named the 2021-22 Women’s Emerging Footballer of the Year, and Vikram Partap Singh was picked as the 2021-22 Men’s Emerging Footballer of the Year by the two national team coaches.

AIFF Awards (2021-22): Women’s Footballer of the Year: Manisha Kalyan Men’s Footballer of the Year: Sunil Chhetri Women’s Emerging Footballer of the Year: Martina Thokchom Men’s Emerging Footballer of the Year: Vikram Partap Singh Best Referee of the Year: Crystal John Best Assistant Referee of the Year: Ujjal Halder.

Govt files review application in Supreme Court after FIFA threat

NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (IANS): Succumbing to the pressure from the international football federation (FIFA) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) threatening to ban the All India Football Federation (AIFF) if it does not start the election process by August 15 and conclude it by Sept 15, the Government of India through the Sports Ministry has filed an application with the Supreme Court seeking modification of the top court’s order dated August 3, 2022, so that the process could be concluded before the deadline set by FIFA-AFC. On August 5, FIFAAFC had warned that if it finds the AIFF governance is not under democratic administration on or before September 15, there is a likelihood of stringent action being taken against AIFF, which would result in the withdrawal of host-

ing rights of the Women’s U-17 World Cup. In the prayer, the ministry has requested the apex court that in light of the exigency of the situation, the order dated August 3 be modified “to the extent of stating that interim arrangement of Elections to the Executive Committee of AIFF be held as per the time schedule already indicated in the tabulated statement set out in the said order, on the basis of the pre-existing membership structure of the AIFF.” The ministry stated that in view of the unresolved status of objections submitted by various stakeholders, the finalisation of the AIFF draft constitution would take time, adding that the elections were necessary to avoid any adverse action on the part of FIFAAFC, “to whom the AIFF is affiliated.”

The ministry urged the

Supreme Court to modify its August 3 order to the extent that the election process be allowed, and assured that the objections of all relevant stakeholders will be addressed by the new elected body in the draft constitution.

While making the prayer, the sports ministry made several observations to cite that the draft constitution that was submitted by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) to the Supreme Court on July 15, 2022, suffers from deficiency of inaccurate crosslinkage and referencing of various article in the document, as well as deficiencies in properly numbering of articles and sub-articles.

The ministry added that, from a collective reading of the aforesaid correspondence, it emerges that the FIFA-AFC have strong reservations in the membership structure of AIFF.

Coach Minichiello banned for Kohli, Rahul back for Asia Cup; Bumrah out injured life over inappropriate conduct

LONDON, AUG 9 (REUTERS): Toni Minichiello, who guided Britain’s Jessica Ennis-Hill to the heptathlon gold at London 2012, has been banned for life after a disciplinary panel appointed by the UK Athletics (UKA) Board found him to have engaged in sexually inappropriate behaviour.

Minichiello was provisionally suspended last year pending an investigation into complaints from female athletes. The panel on Tuesday announced Minichiello had made inappropriate sexual references and gestures to athletes. Reuters has requested comment from Minichiello, who has always denied any wrongdoing.

The panel added that he also failed to respect the athletes right to a private life by making intrusive enquiries and personal comments about their personal lives

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and engaged in sexually physical behaviour -- the unwanted touching of athletes.

He engaged in inappropriate and sometimes aggressive behaviour, bullying as well as emotional abuse, the panel said. “UKA has considered the matter and decided that these findings are of the utmost seriousness,” the governing body

said in a statement. “They amount to a large number of breaches of the UKA Coach Licence Terms over a 15-year period.

“They constitute gross breaches of trust by Minichiello which have had severe consequences for the mental health and mental wellbeing of the athletes under his charge. “It is noted that during the process of these disciplinary matters, Minichiello’s coaching licence expired and therefore cannot be suspended/subject to a sanction.

Therefore, UKA has decided it will not entertain any future application made

by Minichiello for a UKA Coach Licence in perpetuity.”

NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (AGENCIES): Virat Kohli and K.L. Rahul returned to the Indian team for the Asia Cup, while a back injury ruled out Jasprit Bumrah from the six-team event in the United Arab Emirates from August 27.

There was suspense over Rahul’s inclusion. He missed India’s tour of West Indies and Zimbabwe due to COVID-19, but the Chetan Sharma-led national selection committee named him as the vice-captain, Sportstar reported. With the T20 World Cup in Australia just a couple of months away, the selectors chose to exercise caution with Bumrah, who has been suffering from back spasm for some

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time. He last played an ODI against England on July 14 and was rested for the limited overs series against the West Indies. Along with Bumrah, pacer Harshal Patel, too missed out due to a side strain. Both are currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket

Academy in Bengaluru.

In Bumrah’s absence, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will spearhead the pace department with Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan. However, former national selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth said on Star Sports’ Follow the

Blues show that he would have liked to see Mohammed Shami in the squad.

The presence of Hardik Pandya gives India a fourth pace bowling option. Given Pandya’s form, the team management has high expectations from him.

Deepak Chahar, who is recovering from an injury, has been kept as a stand-by along with Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel. Despite trying out Iyer for the West Indies series, the selectors decided to go ahead with Deepak Hooda and Suryakumar Yadav in the middle-order.

Dinesh Karthik - who has been in red-hot form since the IPL earlier this year - has been picked as a ‘finisher’.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (PTI): National captain Sunil Chhetri was on Tuesday named the AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year for the seventh time while Manisha Kalyan was picked for her maiden honour in the women’s category for the 2021-22 season.

Chhetri and Kalyan were nominated as the winners by their respective national team coaches Igor Stimac and Thomas Dennerby.

Chhetri, the third highest goal scorer among active international players, was first named for the award in 2007. He then went on to win it in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018–19 seasons. “Sunil was our highest goal-scorer, scoring 5 goals, and also the Player of the Tournament in the SAFF Cup,” Stimac said.

“Furthermore, he led from the front scoring 4 goals in 3 games in the 3rd round of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in Kolkata. His commitment, leadership,

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Birmingham bids farewell to CWG 2022

BIRMINGHAM, AUG 9 (IANS): With music that represents the cultural amalgamation that is the lifeblood of the second largest city of the United Kingdom (UK), colour, lights and fireworks, the city of Birmingham bid farewell to the thousands of sportspersons and support staff that had gathered here for the 22nd Commonwealth Games.

So, there was pop music, British Jamaican reggae, Punjabi Bhangra, Asian crossover music, Apache Indian, and local bands presenting their hit numbers producing sounds that are part of a multi-cultural society like Birmingham, at the closing ceremony on Monday evening.

The athletes walked in a random parade to music.

The Indian contingent, comprising mostly of officials and some athletes like members of the TT squad, was led by flagbearers boxer Nikhat Zareen and top shuttler Sharad Kamal.

The ceremony, which celebrates the success of 11 days of sporting action that encouraged sportspersons to compete in the spirit of sportsmanship to test their strength, stamina and endurance, had the athletes

(L) Fireworks go off during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022, at Alexander Stadium, in Birmingham. (R)Team India’s flagbearers Achanta Sharath Kamal and Nikhat Zareen lead the team during the closing ceremony. (PTI)

grooving to the music, letting their hair down to end a two-week journey which they completed with all seriousness.

The Games were declared closed by Earl of Wessex on behalf of Her Majesty, the Queen.

“You have once again brought the spirit and value of the Commonwealth to life,” he delivered her message with these words.

British Jamaican reggae band Musical Youth was formed in Birmingham in 1979 and it presented its biggest hit- ever ‘Pass the Dutchie’.

There were performances by Punjabi MC, which presented ‘Mundian to Bach Ke Rahi’, the firstever Bhangra song to reach the UK Top 10 in 2002.

It was the song of a generation across Birming-

Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian Gold Medalists Medallist

Sport

Event

Medal

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Weightlifting

Women’s 49 kg

Gold

Jeremy Lalrinnunga

Weightlifting

Men’s 67 kg

Gold

Anchita Sheuli

Weightlifting

Men’s 37 kg

Gold

India's Lawn Bowls women's Lawn Bowls Team

Women's Fours Team

Gold

Men's Table Tennis Team

Table Tennis

Men's Team

Gold

Sudhir

Para Powerlifting

Men's heavyweight

Gold

Bajrang Punia

Wrestling

Men's 65 Kg category

Gold

Sakshi Malik

Wrestling

Women's 62 kg category

Gold

Deepak Punia

Wrestling

Men's 86 kg category

Gold

Vinesh Phogat

Wrestling

Women's 53 kg category

Gold

Naveen

Wrestling

Men’s freestyle 74 kg category Gold

Bhavina Patel

Table Tennis

Women’s singles class

Gold

Ravi Kumar Dahiya

Wrestling

Men's 57 kg freestyle

Gold

Nitu Ghanghas

Boxing

Women's 48 kg category

Gold

Eldhose Paul

Athletics

Men's triple jump

Gold

Amit Panghal

Boxing

Men's 51 kg category

Gold

Nikhat Zareen

Boxing

Women's 50 kg category

Gold

Table Tennis Mixed Team

Table Tennis

Table tennis mixed doubles

Gold

PV Sindhu

Badminton

Women's Singles

Gold

Lakshya Sen

Badminton

Men's Singles

Gold

Sharath Kama

Table Tennis

Men's Singles

Gold

Men's Double Badminton

Badminton

Men's Double

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ham in the 1990s amid a cultural phenomenon known as the Day Timers -- when young British Asians went to daytime nightclubs.

A tribute to one of Birmingham’s major global exports of the past decade... The Peaky Blinders, the epic TV show about the city’s most notorious gang.

Walsall-born superstar Goldie and Birmingham’s

Beverley Knight come together to perform ‘Inner City Life’.

Ballet Dance company Rambert paid tribute to the most famous gangsters of Small Heath and one of Birmingham’s most recent success stories, to the song that encompasses the opening credits, ‘Red Right Hand’.

The Commonwealth Games flag was lowered

and handed to Victoria 2 0 2 6 C o m m o n we a l t h Games. The Commonwealth is one of the world’s oldest associations of countries, and the Games have a century-long tradition of celebrating friendship through sport and youth.

The flag, a proud symbol of that friendship, was raised at Alexander Stadium during the opening ceremony.

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India’s ends with 61 medals N E W D E L H I , AU G 9 (AGENCIES): India ended its Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign in Birmingham with 61 medals, which included 22 Gold, 16 Silver and 23 Bronze Medals.

India also managed to top the medal table in four different events at CWG 2022 — weightlifting, table tennis/para table tennis, badminton and wrestling.

What’s more, India’s boxing medal haul was the second best in the sport.

However, one event that was absent at the Games was shooting, a sport India has dominated over the years, with the last edition of the Games having 16 medallists from India (seven gold, four silver, five bronze). This was only the second Commonwealth Games without shooting since the event’s inception in 1966, the other being in 1970. Sportstar compares India’s performance in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to that over the years, without shooting since 1966.

Wrestling India’s dominance was most evident on the wrestling mat, where it secured 12 medals — 6 gold, 1 silver, 5 bronze. Canada had the same number of medals overall in the sport, but had a lower gold medal count.

Table Tennis/Para table tennis Achanta Sharath Kamal’s singles gold medal on Monday helped India leapfrog Singapore to top the table tennis medals tally.

Indian paddlers won a total of seven medals, including a gold by Bhavina Patel in the newly introduced Para Table tennis.

Weightlifting Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu won India’s first gold in Birmingham. The Indian weightlifting contingent topped the medals tally in the sport. India’s Sudhir won a gold medal in Para Powerlifting in the Men’s Heavyweight class.

Badminton The Indian badminton squad won three gold medals on the final day to help the side end on the top of the medals tally in the sport. This was also India’s best performance in badminton in Commonwealth Games history.

Boxing The Indian boxers had a good outing in Birmingham and finished second in the medals tally in the sport behind Northern Ireland.

India had the same number of medals overall (seven) as Northern Ireland. However, Northern Ireland had five gold medals to India’s three.

India’s CWG stars return home to a rousing welcome

NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (IANS): Indian athletes, following their scintillating performance at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, have started returning home from Birmingham to warm receptions, with the ubiquitous dhols, garlands and bouquets giving the IGI airport a festive look.

Among those who have arrived since Monday night include the boxing contingent led by Amit Panghal, the athletics and wrestling teams and the para powerlifters, who returned to their Sports Authority of India (SAI) base in Gandhinagar.

It was a truly memorable return for Deepak Punia and Sakshi Malik and the entire wrestling contingent when it touched down here, with the celebrated grapplers being mobbed the moment they entered the arrival lounge.

“Our Dhakad (braveheart) Wrestlers Are Back.

India’s Commonwealth Games 2022 athletes being welcomed upon their arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

Indian Wrestling contingent is back after a spectacular performance at #CommonwealthGames2022.

Let’s greet them with our wishes & continue to

#Cheer4India. Welcome back Champs!” tweeted the Sports Authority of India, with a video of the players at the airport lounge being garlanded by fans.

Led by gold medallist pugilist Amit Panghal, the boxing contingent too arrived in the early hours on Monday to a rousing welcome, with SAI tweet-

ing, “Indian Boxing contingent is back home after a splendid display of grit, power, tenacity & determination at #CommonwealthGames2022. Join us in welcoming them with your wishes & continue to #Cheer4India. Welcome back Champs!”

The wrestling, boxing and athletics contingents arrived in India around the time the closing ceremony was taking place in Birmingham. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had initially planned to have a top wrestler and a boxer as the flag-bearers during the closing ceremony, but since their events ended early, they boarded the flights back to India.

In the event, celebrated India table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal and boxer Nikhat Zareen did the honours on the closing day. The hockey, badminton and table tennis contingents are expected to return later on Tuesday.

Chess Olympiad: India ‘B’ team wins bronze in Open section Fury urges Chisora to accept trilogy offer

(L) Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and international Master Vaishali Rameshbabu (R) during the 11th and final round of the 44th Chess Olympiad. (PTI)

MAMALLAPURAM, AUG 9 (PTI): The India ‘B’ team settled for a bronze medal in the Open section while the India ‘A’ women’s side also finished third in the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Tuesday.

India ‘B’ defeated Germany 3-1 in their final round match to end at third position.

Uzbekistan sprung a surprise by bagging the gold medal with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands ahead

of a strong Armenian team, which beat Spain 2.5-1.5 in the final round, in the Open section.

The top-seeded India ‘A’ women’s team crashed to a 1-3 defeat in the 11th and final round to USA to see it’s gold medal hopes evaporate. The Koneru Humpy-led team finished third.

War-tor n Ukraine won an emotional gold in the women’s event, pipping Georgia to the top prize.

Uzbekistan beat the Netherlands in the final round thanks to Jakhongir Vakhidov’s win on board 4.

They edged out Armenia on the basis of a better tiebreak score. The Uzbeks remained unbeaten through the 11 rounds and finished with 19 match points.

India ‘B’ ended up with 18 points for third place.

It was the second bronze medal for India in the Olympiad, replicating

its feat in the 2014 edition.

The experienced B Adhiban, who was part of the team in 2014 added to his medal collection while it was the first for young stars D Gukesh, who was in spectacular form during the tournament, R Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin and Raunak Sadhwani.

In the women’s section, top player Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali drew their games against Gulrukhba Tokhirjonova and Irina Krush respectively. The defeats for Tania Sachdev at the hands of Carissa Yip and Bhakthi Kulkarni to Tatev Abrahamyan hurt the India ‘A’ team’s chances of a gold medal.

Results: Open: India’s matches: India ‘B’ beat Germany 3-1 (D Gukesh drew with Vincent Keymer, Nihal Sarin beat Matthias Bluebaum, R Praggnanandhaa drew with Rasmus Svane, Raunak Sadhwani beat Liviu-Dieter Nispaenu).

India ‘A’ drew with USA 2-2 (P Harikrishna drew with Fabiano Caruana, Vidit Santosh Gujrathi drew with Wesley So, Arjun Erigaisi beat Linier Dominiguez Perez, S L Narayanan lost to Sam Shankland).

India ‘C’ drew with Kazakhstan 2-2 (Surya Shekhar Ganguly lost to Rinat Jumabayev, S P Sethuraman drew with A l i s h e r S u l e y m e n ov, Karthikeyan Murali beat Arystanbek Urazayev, Abhimanyu Puranik drew with Kazybek Nogerbek).

Women: India ‘A’ lost to USA 1-3 (Koneru Humpy drew with Gulrukhba Tokhirjonova, R Vaishali drew with Irina Kr ush, Tania Sachdev lost to Carissa Yip, Bhakthi Kulkarni lost to Tatev Abrahamyan).

India ‘C’ lost to Kazakhstan 1.5-2/5 (Easha Karavade lost to Zhansaya Abdumalik, P V Nandhidhaa lost to Bibisara Assaubayeva, Varshini Sahiti drew with Xeniya Balabayeva, Pratyusha Bodda lost to Guliskhan Nakhbayeva).

India ‘B’ drew with Slovakia 2-2 (Vantika Agrawal drew with Zuzana Borosova, Padmini Rout lost to Eva Repkova, Mary Ann Gomes vs Zuzana Hagarova, Divya Deshmukh beat Svetlana Sucikova).

Other important results: Open: Armenia beat Spain 2.5-1.5, Uzbekistan beat the Netherlands 2.51.5.

Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora in one of the bout.

LO N D O N, AU G 9 (AGENCIES): Tyson Fury has urged Derek Chisora to accept his offer to fight him in a trilogy bout.

T h e W B C h e av y weight champion, 33, said he was retiring after his last win over Dillian Whyte in April, BBC reported.

But speaking on Instagram, Fury revealed he had made an offer to veteran heavyweight Chisora, whom he has beaten twice.

“You’re running, Derek, from the trilogy,” Fury said. “You call yourself war, you should call yourself chicken.”

Chisora, 38, defeated Kubrat Pulev on points in

July and has resisted calls for him to retire.

The victory over Pulev ended a three-fight losing streak and Chisora said after that win he would like to fight Deontay Wilder or Fury.

“I’ve decided to come back to boxing because I can be the first heavyweight world champion in history to have two trilogies,” added Fury, confirming reports he was seriously considering fighting again.

“I’d always say I’d fight Derek Chisora at the end of my career.”

Fur y beat Chisora on points in 2011 before defeating him in their re-

match three years later.

Chisora’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed last week Chisora had received an offer from Fury’s camp, but had turned it down as it “wasn’t enough money”.

Fury also claimed on social media he has hired a new trainer, his long-time friend and fellow fighter Isaac Lowe.

American SugarHill Steward has trained him since 2019, helping Fury overcome Wilder in their trilogy.

Briton Lowe, still active as a featherweight pro fighter at 28, has no previous training experience.

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