10 Mar 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 93

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Resolution on women quota and Naga political issue Resolutions adopted in our absence, says NPCC

ULB polls with 33% reservation One solution, One agreement Correspondent

Neiphiu Rio speaking at the consultative meeting on Wednesday.

KOHIMA, MAR 9 (NPN): In a significant development, the apex tribal bodies, civil society organizations, church leaders and legislators, after a day-long deliberation on the contentious issue of women reservation in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), agreed to hold the ULB polls with 33 per cent reservation for women.

This was among the two-point resolution unanimously adopted at the meeting, jointly signed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy chief minister Y, Patton and UDA chairman T.R Zeliang. The house also resolved to work towards “one solution and one agreement” on the Naga issue.

The two-point resolution stated that-- 1. The Naga people are yearning for an early political solution. The negotiating parties should earnestly heed to this call and arrive at a political solution that is honorable, inclusive, transparent and acceptable to the people.

The House further appeals to all sections to make renewed efforts towards unity and understanding in order to work to-wards One Solution and One Agreement.

2. The elections to the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) should be conducted as per the 74th Amendment Act of the Constitution of India.

The consultative meeting convened by the State

NLA deputy speaker election DIMAPUR, MAR 8 (NPN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker has fixed March 19, for holding the election of the deputy speaker of the assembly.

In a press note, NLA secretariat stated that nomination papers would be filed on March 14 and March 15, 2022, between 11am and 3pm; withdrawal of nominations on March 16, 2022 from 12 noon till 3pm; scrutiny of nominations on March 17, 2022 and date of Election, if any, on March 19, 2022.

State logs 7 fresh Covid-19 cases

DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded seven fresh Covid-19 positive cases from Dimapur, taking the total caseload to 35441.

The death toll remained unchanged at 757 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

PTI: India logged 4,575 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,29,75,883, while the active cases dipped to 46,962, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.

The death toll climbed to 5,15,355 with 145 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. A reduction of 2,986 cases has been recorded in the active Covid caseload in a span of 24 hours.

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government was attended by over 120 individ-uals, including legislators and representatives of apex tribal bodies, civil society organizations and church bodies.

Speaking at the consultative, chief minister Neiphiu Rio stressed that the Naga political issue continues to be at the core of Naga society, as the people had undergone political turmoil, violence, and social instability due to the unresolved issue.

Highlighting the significant milestones on the journey of the Naga issue, Rio said it was the right time to give the finishing touches to the Naga issue, adding that the Government of

India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ready to go the extra mile to resolve the Naga issue in an honourable manner.

On women reservation, Rio pointed out that 33 per cent women reservation in municipalities was part and parcel of the 74th Amendment and no one was exempted from it. “…There is nothing we can do about it,” Rio stated. He said that women reservation for was a progressive step.

It may be noted that he deliberation on women quota at the consultative meeting holds significance as the Supreme Court on February 22 gave the Nagaland government (Cont’d on p-8)

DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), who was among the invitees to the consultative meeting, alleged that the resolutions adopted at the meeting was done so in its absence.

NPCC president K. Therie, in a statement, claimed that chief minister Neiphiu Rio had said that there was no need for any resolution, to which Congress had also agreed.

On the Naga peace process, he said his party had told the meeting that there were two official agreements between Centre and Naga national workers– the Framework Agreement and the Agreed Position – and the issues of sovereignty and integration were dropped after over 20 years of negotiations.

Therefore, NPCC representatives had stated in

the meeting that the State government could only press for implementation of the agreements, which would impact the people of Nagaland. Thus, the 60 legislators who had come together for a political solution should press for implementation of the agreements, he added.

“We cannot decide for other States since the issue of integration is no more.

Even if we decide, they will not agree and if they decide for us, even we may not agree. Therefore, the 60 MLAs should concentrate on the welfare of the people of Nagaland they represent,” Therie stressed.

Regarding elections to urban local bodies (ULB) with 33% reservation for women, he claimed that Congress had no objection and had agreed to implement the Supreme Court order with some amendments suggested at the meeting.

Kohima set to become ‘smart’ sans running water Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 9 (NPN): Perennial water crisis in the State Capital has hit hard its residents, while repeated droughts in recent times caused by changing weather patterns have resulted in Nagaland becoming water stressed.

Although 14 projects worth Rs 286. 31 crore have been implemented under Kohima Smart City Development Ltd (KSCDL), indicating a lot of progress for the residents, they (residents) primarily want water.

As per a report of Ur-

A glimpse of the Pipeline connectivity in Kohima. (NP)

ban Division of PHED, there were around 22,312 pipeline provisions in Kohima with 6005 households having water connection (as in March 2021), while

16,307 did not have access.

The predominant sources of water in the State like surface water in rivers, streams, ponds and tanks are also drying up as groundwa-

ter resources come under increasing pressure due to overpopulation and excess consumption. All of these have compounded the water crisis, thereby placing a greater burden on the households who do not have pipe connections.

The water crisis has become so acute that it has also affected standing crops and resulted in poor harvests.

As many farmers are becoming less dependent on rains, this has increased their reliance on nearby water sources as irrigation units; creating massive crisis

Russia ready to resolve Ukraine conflict MOSCOW/LONDON, MAR 9 (AGENCIES): Russia said Wednesday that negotiations with Kyiv to resolve the Ukraine conflict were making headway and underscored that Moscow’s troops were not working to topple the Ukrainian government.

“Some progress has been made,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during a press briefing, referring to three rounds of talks with Kyiv. Russia and Ukraine have agreed a day-long ceasefire Wednesday around a series of evacuation corridors to allow civilians to escape fighting.

Moscow said this week it would set up evacuation

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corridors, but Kyiv said the proposed routes were unacceptable because some led to Russia.

Ukraine and Russia officials have been meeting on the Belarus-Poland border for talks to end fighting.

The Kremlin appears to have decided to raise hopes for further negotiations in the light of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement that

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

he no longer is interested to join NATO. Harris heads to Poland: US Vice-President Kamala Harris has departed for Poland and Romania, giving the second-ranking US official a chance to negotiate directly with Polish leaders on the issue of fighter jet transfers to Ukraine.

The topic has exposed disagreements within the NATO alliance, as the Pol-

ish government’s public offer on Tuesday to provide the US with MiG-29 fighter jets as an intermediary step toward transferring them to Ukraine was rejected as “not tenable” by American officials.

Poland said on Wednesday that it wants to work with NATO countries to send fighter jets to Ukraine one day after the U.S. rejected Poland’s proposal. “Such a serious decision as supplying planes must be unanimous and unequivocally made by the whole North Atlantic alliance,” Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said at a press conference, Reuters reported.

among the farming community. With Nagaland facing drought-like situation following the delay in arrival of monsoon last year and the State government unable to meet the needs of the public for water supply, the number of water tankers and people selling water has also increased as the demand for water grows every day.

Meanwhile, for many r e s i d e n t s i n Ko h i m a , groundwater and community water tanks are the main sources of drinking water.

However, these sources are also drying up fast.

Over 50k officials deployed for counting of votes in 5 States NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (AGENCIES): More than 50,000 officials have been deployed for the counting of votes on Thursday in the five states where assembly polls were held recently.

The counting will begin at 8 am in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur and Punjab, following COVID-19 guidelines.

The assembly polls in these five states were held in seven phases between

February 10 and March 7.

Nearly 1,200 counting halls have been set up where results will be recorded from electronic voting machines (EVMs).

Uttar Pradesh, which has a maximum of 403 assembly constituencies, will have more than 750 counting halls, followed by Punjab over 200. Over 650 counting observers have been deployed in the five states to monitor the process.

PTI: Three officials were removed from election duty in Uttar Pradesh Wednesday, a day after Samajwadi Party alleged that electronic voting machines were being shifted in an unauthorised manner.

The nodal officer for EVMs in Varanasi, a returning officer (RO) and an additional election officer have been pulled out from election duties, a day ahead of the counting of votes in UP. Additional DM Nalini Kant Singh has been

removed from the election duty for negligence in EVM transportation.

Additional Election Officer VK Singh was removed from the election process in Bareilly. Ballot boxes and other election items were found inside a garbage collection bin of the local municipality in the Baheri area. In Sonbhadra district, Ghorawal returning officer Ramesh Kumar was removed from duty as ballot papers were recovered from a box inside his vehicle.

EVM row: 3 removed from poll duty in UP

Salary demand: ANHTU unit serves ultimatum

DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union (ANHTU) Kohima unit Wednesday served an ultimatum on the department of school education to release pending salary (from November 2021 till February 2022) within one week.

In a press release, All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union Kohima unit general secretary Nelson Yhokha cautioned that the department’s failure to release the pending salary (Cont’d on p-8) within stipulated period,

the teachers would have no other option but to go for agitation, adding that the department would be held solely responsible if any unwanted situation arose.

ANHTU Kohima unit claimed that despite allotment of fund by the finance department on February 22, 2022, the Hindi teachers appointed during 2012-15 have not been paid.

It reminded the department that the teachers depend solely on their salary for their livelihood and daily needs.

DMC enhances DCGI’s EUA nod to Covovax vehicle entry fees for 12-17 years age group

DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has enhanced the rate of vehicle entry fees to be collected at DMC check gates/railway station with immediate effect.

In a notification, DMC administrator Albert Ezung notified that auto carrier loaded will be charged Rs.100, auto carrier empty Rs.50, four-wheeler (tempo) loaded Rs.150, four-wheeler (tempo) empty Rs.50, pick up (tata mobile) loaded Rs.250, pick up (tata mobile) empty Rs.50, six-wheeler loaded Rs. 400, 10-wheeler loaded Rs. 600, 10 and above loaded Rs 800, railway wagon loaded and empty Rs 1500 and empty vehicle (six-wheeler (Cont’d on p-8) and above) Rs.100.

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): India’s drug regulator has granted restricted emergency use authorisation to Serum Institute’s COVID-19 vaccine Covovax for the 1217 years age group subject to certain conditions.

Confirming the DCGI approval, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Tuesday tweeted:”@SerumInstIndia’s brand Covovax has completed bridging studies in India and has been granted Emergency Use Authorisation by DCGI for adults and for children above the age of 12. Younger age groups will follow shortly.”

It is the fourth vaccine to receive the regulator’s nod for use among those below

18 years. However, only one vaccine--Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin-- is used for the 15-18 years age group in the vaccination drive after the government approval.

Drugs Controller General of India’s approval comes after the Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 of CDSCO last week recommended granting emergency use authorisation (EUA) to Covovax for those aged 12-17. The government has still not taken a decision on vaccinating those aged below 15 years and the health ministry has consistently said that additional need for vaccination and inclusion of population for vaccination are examined constantly.

NPCC PGD questions state govt over excess govt employees Bomb scare triggers panic DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), Public Grievances Department (PGD) has claimed that Nagaland has an excess of about 70000 government employees, which it said was against the ministry of finance guidelines.

In a press release, NPCC PGD chairman S Supongmeren Jamir and co-chairman Kedou Watsah stated that as per the guidelines, the state salary for employees should not excess to more than 35% of the total

State

Population Govt. Employees Sikkim 6,19,000 35000 Mizoram 10, 91,000 40603 Arunachal Pradesh 13,82,611 45000 Meghalaya 29,64,007 55000 Manipur 2570390 65000 Nagaland 19,78,502 144177 (2011 census) budget. However, PGD said parative figure of the emthat at present the state gov- ployees in Nagaland and ernment expenses roughly other North East states.

65% of the total budget and (See table) only 35% budget remains for Pointing out that out development works. of 1,44,177 government emNPCC also gave com- ployees in the state 22,970

were “non-working employees”, the PGD asked the state government to clarify the stand and actions taken against those non-working employees. PGD asked the state government why was it silent over “this serious issue”.

It suggested accommodating the deserving genuine educated youths against those “non-working employees.”

PGD asserted that every citizen needed to have a sense of responsibilities “to ponder this menace specially

in the field of employments avenues for up-coming generation.” PGD appealed to all the voters and citizens of the State specially the youth to restore the glory of “truth and honour of the Nagas society”.

Meanwhile, PGD has posed a series of question to the state government. It asked if the state government has any visions to generate the employments avenues by establishing factories industries and small-scale developments? PGD also a s k e d (Cont’d on p-8)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): A brown-coloured briefcase that was left unattended near a shop in Burma Camp area here on Wednesday created bomb scare triggering panic among the passers-by and residents.

When contacted, PRO Dimapur police, Bharat Laxman informed Nagaland Post that after receiving information about the abandoned briefcase, the bomb detection and dis-

posal squad (BDDS) arrived at the spot and swung into action.

PRO said that the bomb disposal squad did not find any “objectionable items” inside the briefcase.

Informing that CCTV footage of a person abandoning the briefcase was available with the police, the PRO, however, said the ID card inside the brief case did not match with identity of that person. PRO informed that the case was under investigation. Further details could not be ascertained.

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DHO Dimapur distributes low cost preservation units

Members of SHGs along with DHO and others after the distribution programme on Wednesday. (NP) Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): A total of 25 Self Help Group (SHGs) beneficiaries covering six blocks under Dimapur districts received low cost preservation units under MIDH 2020-21 at District Horticulture office (DHO), Dimapur, here on Wednesday.

The items included fruits and vegetables slicing, grating and cubing

machines, food grain stand up pouches with ziplock size (24×18 cm), glass jars with cap 200g capacity, pouch sealing machine length 30 cm, self-indicating weighting machines, fruit juice filters, stainless steel non-stick pans with 10 litres capacity.

DHO, Dimapur Temsu Longkumer hoped that the items would not support vegetable and fruit producing farmers and enable the women members

to earn livelihood by processing surplus vegetables and fruits of surrounding areas.

He said that some of the SHGs had market links and the items that they produced were sold and made available in the market.

Further, the DHO informed that the department takes the initiative for those who did have market links and helped them get through the market.

STATE

NEWS IN BRIEF Tuensang DPDB meeting on March 16: Tuensang District Planning and Development Board monthly meeting for the month of March 2022 would be held on March 16, 11 a.m., in the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang. All DPDB members have been requested to follow COVID-19 SOPs and attend the meeting.

NERC to hold public hearing: Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kohima has informed that a public hearing would be held on March 16, 11 a.m., in the office conference hall of the engineering-in-chief, department of Power on proposed tariff petition filed by M/s. Hutah industries Private Limited, Dimapur before the commission for determination of tariff for proposed 10 MW biomass based power plant at Ganeshnagar, Dimapur. The firm published the summary of petition on February 15 in three leading English daily local newspapers inviting suggestions/objections from stakeholders to be submitted to secretary NERC by February 28.

DMC informs: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed that one day awareness programme on “importance of meat inspection/modernisation of meat shops and safer environment” would be conducted on March 10, 11 a.m. at IMC Hall. All butchers/meat sellers (beef and pork), pig suppliers/dealers have been informed to attend the programme. DMC has also requested civil societies like DUCCF, GBs union of DMC jurisdiction and DCCI to participate in the programme.

DDLGBU general meeting: Dimapur District Lotha GBs Union (DDLGBU) has convened its general meeting on March 12, 10 a.m. at Lotha Hoho Ki Dimapur.

All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

DNOSE general meeting: Dimapur Nkonjan Okotsoe Shitiri Ekhung (DNOSE) has convened its general meeting on March 12, 1 p.m. at the residence of Bronson Shitiri, Rilan Village Dimapur. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

ASU union assembly on March 17: Angami Students’ Union has informed its subordinate bodies and units that its first union assembly for the tenure 2021-2023 has been scheduled on March 17, 11 a.m., at Indoor Stadium, D. Khel, Koha village. All the concerned have been requested to attend the assembly.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022

Kewhimia Peli no. 13 celebrates Sekrenyi

Members of Kewhimia Peli No. 13 at the programme on Wednesday.

KOHIMA: Kewhimia Peli no. 13 organised “Sekrenyicum-get-together 2022” at Khriesanuomia Badze, Pfuchatsumia Khel, Kohima village on Wednesday.

A press release from the organisers informed that Kewhimia Peli (peer group)

No. 13 Sekrenyi-cum-gettogether was the coming together of the peer group from four Khels (sectors) of Kohima village: Pfuchatsumia, Tsütuonuomia, Lhisemia and Dapfütsumia.

It is hosted annually by Peli No. 13 of each Khel on

rotation basis. This year, the programme was hosted by Kekhotakhrie Peli No. 13 of P Khel.

Highlights of the programme included folk song from Pfuchazounuoko, merrymaking and Sekrenyi feast.

DEF Longleng updates crime data

DIMAPUR: DEF Longleng has been carrying out enforcement duties to curb the menace of drugs, contraband goods and alcohol in the district.

According to a DIPR report, the total number of cases registered under NLTP Act, NDPS Act and other crimes for January 2021 to February 2022 were: 22 NDPS cases where 31 persons were arrested with 497.52 grams of suspected brown sugar and ten Spasmo Proxyvon; five NLTP cases where nine were arrested with 1171.5 litres of MC Rum, 2.25 litres of MC Whisky and 1.5 litres of Royal Stay Whisky; three extortion cases where two were arrested; 17 theft cases and 19 were arrested; one criminal trespass; one criminal intimation where one

was arrested; one arrest for culpable homicide not amounting to murder where SBBL gun bearing registration number 13336-85 01 and one empty case were seized; one arrested for assault on women with intent to outrage her modesty; three arrested on IPC case.

DEF Longleng has requested the public to cooperate with the police to curb the menace of drugs and alcohol in the district and may contact SDPO Longleng (6009308173), OCPS Longleng (6009308174), OCPS Yonglok (6009308175); OCPS Tamlu (6009308176) or OC Women PS Longleng (6009308177) in case of any crimes in any parts of the district or assistance required.

Training on ‘reproductive management & AI in pigs’

DRDA Mon organised district level training and release of VDBs manual book at DRDA resource centre, Mon on Wednesday.

District DISHA meeting held in Phek

DIMAPUR: District DISHA meeting was held on March 5, in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) Phek with MP, Rajya Sabha & co-chairperson DISHA, K.G. Kenye.

According to a DIPR report, speaking at the meeting, Kenye urged upon the gathering to be vigilant and monitor various departmental activities that were taking place. The MP also called upon the government employees to discharge their assigned duties as responsi-

bility officers and employee for the society. He hoped that the centrally sponsored schemes were implemented properly and requested the responsible departments to do their best.

Further, Kenye urged upon the officers to assure that the services reached every corner of the district.

Meanwhile, PowerPoint presentations were presented by the departments of Rural Development Agency, Food & Civil Supplies, Education, Land

Resources, Roads & Bridges, Public Health Engineering, Land Records & Survey, Social Welfare, Urban Development, department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, PWD (National Highways), Water Resources, Industries & Commerce, PWD (Phek Div.) and Power where activities, progressing report and grievances faced by the departments were shared.

The meeting was chaired by DC Phek, Razouvolie Dozo.

DIMAPUR: A three-day training on “Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination in Pigs” for Veterinary Assistant Surgeons (VAS) was inaugurated Wednesday at College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (CoVS&AH), Jalukie, Peren district.

In a press release, the department informed that the training was organised

by CoVS&AH, CAU, Jalukie and attended by 10 VAS from different districts of Nagaland.

During the inauguration, dean Dr. A.K. Sangwan highlighted the current scenario of the pig husbandry in the state and to uplift the piggery sector by producing ample quality progeny through artificial insemination means.

The special guest of the function, additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Jalukie Dr. Tinojongshi Chang encouraged the participants to produce enough pigs instead of depending on other states.

Veterinary assistant surgeons along with CoVS&AH functionaries and others after the programme.

A training manual on reproductive management and artificial insemination in pigs was also released during the inauguration session.

Earlier, a five-day short-term training programme on “Use of Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for Animal Disease Investigation (ADI)” was also inaugurated on March

7 at CoVS&AH. The training organised by department of Veterinary Medicine is part of the skill development training for the field veterinarians of line department.

Chief guest of the inaugural programme, joint director, ICAR, Regional Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Dr. D. J. Rajkhowa congratulated

the organiser for organising such programme which would benefit the field veterinarian to update their knowledge on better disease diagnosis through advanced diagnostic techniques. He also reiterated on different aspects of animal production and their integration with agriculture production system.

CoVS&AH dean, pro-

fessor A. K. Sangwan said such training programmes were the need of the hour and would provide the platform for the field veterinarian to learn and update their understanding of these techniques. He also mentioned that besides animal production, animal health issues were also needed to be addressed.

Central Agricultural University, Imphal, vicechancellor also extended a hearty welcome to all the participants and wished the programme a great success and hoped the training would be helpful for the field veterinarians.

Associate professor and head department of Veterinary Medicine and training coordinator, Dr. Gunjan Das about the importance of animal disease diagnosis by employing advance techniques viz. ultrasonography, electrocardiography, echocardiography, polymerase chain reaction, ELISA and use of other clinical appliances.

Workshop on wildlife law enforcement, trafficking TSU Mon appeals for subject teachers; warns govt. employees DIMAPUR: Tangnyu Students’ Union (TSU) under Mon district after visiting schools of Tangnyu Village namely Government Middle School and Government Primary School ‘B’ and Longkhoho School has asked the concerned department to depute mathematics and science teachers at the earliest.

In a press release, TSU president, Nokpho

Wangsha and general secretary, K. Khatwang said the GMS was running without mathematics and science teachers since 2019 for which it has asked the department to depute the teachers at the earliest.

The student body has also asked the government to appoint a Hindi teacher to GMS as the entire school was bring ran by a “single teacher for the last three years”.

Expressing concern over the management of Primary Health Centre Tang, TSU said on visiting the centre it was found that only two staff are were at station. In this regard, the student body has asked the medical department to intervene and make necessary arrangements to deliver better health services.

Fur ther, TSU has urged the employees under Tangnyu Village jurisdiction, staff of GMS and GPS ‘B’, PHC Staff and electrical lineman to be regular, dutiful and reach their posting place on or before March 15. Failing which, the union said it would take it own “course of action”.

Acknowledgement

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness….”

2 Timothy 4:7

LATE L. JONGSHIKOKBA AIER BORN: 25.12.1927 – DIED 05.03.2022 We, the family members of Lt. Jongshikokba Aier (Mopungchuket) would like to express our immense gratitude to all the well wishers, neighbours, churches, friends, relatives and everyone who supported us physically, financially and through prayers till the day of his last breathe.

Words are inadequate to describe how indebted we are to those who have contributed in various ways. May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, daughter and relatives. mkc-78/22

The loved ones of Lt. Lhoubeinuo (Beinuo) Lucy Rutsa wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude for your love, generosity and support during her time of illness and demise.

You have touched our hearts.

Kekhrie-ü Tepa and Children k-473/22

Officers and staff of the department and others after the workshop.

DIMAPUR: A workshop on “wildlife law enforcement and counter wildlife trafficking and biodiversity conservation” was jointly organised by Forest Department, Nagaland, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India and Nagaland State Biodiversity Board on March 9 at Jubilee Memorial Hall, CBLT Mission Compound, Tuensang.

A press release by the department stated that guest of honour, Deputy Commissioner (DC) TuK Y M C

ensang, Kumar Ramnikant elaborated on the role of police department and forest department in conserving the wildlife.

“We were hunters but that was long ago. People were less in number and there was more forest area, there was an ecological balance. Slowly, life expectancy increased and population is also increasing rapidly. In such a situation, the whole balance in the nature is just missing,” he said.

The DC also stressed

upon the importance of awareness creation among the local people. He also commended on the efforts of the Forest Department, Tuensang, citing few examples of the animals and birds they rescued.

The resource persons for the training program were chairman, NSBB Satya Prakash Tripathi; WCS-India D.P. Bankhwal; WCS-India Rishik Dutta Gupta and WCSIndia Shubra Sotie.

Short speeches were also delivered by Satya

Prakash Tripathi and team leader, WCS-India, Dev Prakash Bankhwal.

The inaugural programme was chaired by DMU Asabamo while invocation was said by forest guard, Makum, welcome address was delivered by district forest officer, Tuensang division, Samom Khelen Singh and vote of thanks by range officer, Tuensang, Imtimar Walling. A total of 30 trainees from police and forest department attended the workshop.

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‘Need to boost oilseed sector in the state’

Peter Yanthan interacting with farmers at one of the exhibition stalls. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, MAR 9 (NPN): Additional director, department of Agriculture, Peter Yanthan on Wednesday said there was a need to boost oilseed sector in the state.

Speaking at the State Level Farmers’ Meet on oilseed production technology organised by ICAR, AICRPSesame in collaboration with farmers cell, NU: SASRD at multi-purpose hall, Medziphema, Peter urged upon the farmers to use the technologies provided for growing oilseed crops which would also improve the socio economic status of the farming community.

While looking back at the positive response received during the national conference on jute held in Kolkata, Peter said the min-

istry was impressed by the jute activities being carried in plain areas across the state especially Dimapur, Niuland and Naharbari.

During this conference, it was observed that farmers who turned to jute farming had generated high revenue.

The ministry also gave assurance for more coverage and stated that they would look into the matter, Peter informed.

The additional director added that the department of Agriculture implemented the national food security mission on oilseeds and oil palm (NFSM-OS and OP) with the objective to boost the production of oilseed and to enhance palm oil production in the country.

The diverse agro-ecological condition in the state is for growing oilseed crops,

he stated and highlighted on the roles the state could play in achieving self-sufficiency through oilseeds.

Further, he stressed on the need for adopting location-specific varieties with high yielding potential.

The meet was initiated after a field visit to SASRD farm followed by inauguration of exhibition stalls.

The programme was chaired by assistant professor, Dr. Lanunola Tzudir, welcome address was delivered by PI, AICRP-sesame, Dr A P Singh and an introductory remark was given by professor LT Longkumer.

Later, exhortation was delivered by PVC, Prof M. Alemla Ao and dean, professor Akali Sema while vote of thanks was proposed by assistant professor Dr. Debika Nongmaithem.t

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NEN organises 13th biodiversity festival in Phek 2023 WOULD BE DECLARED ‘YEAR OF MILLETS’: APC

DIMAPUR: North East Network (NEN) organised the 13th biodiversity festival on Wednesday at NEN resource centre, Chizami, Phek on the theme “Embracing Biodiversity for Wellbeing”.

According to a DIPR report, guest of honour, agriculture production commissioner (APC), Y. Kikheto Sema appreciated the efforts of NEN for the initiatives to protect and preserve nature and people.

The collective impact of the NGOs has led to a better understanding of biodiversity and preservation of natural resources in the North Eastern states, he said.

The APC said that during his recent visit to Noklak, he was impressed by their footprints in the district, motivating and encouraging womenfolk to preserve the seeds and multiply serving as the best seed-keepers.

He further urged the organisation to promote activities that preserved and protected indigenous plant resources and to promote nutri-cereals.

He informed that the year 2023 would be declared “year of millets” and proposed for applying for a G.I tag for indigenous food

products such as Axone, Anishe and dried bamboo shoots.

Kikheto further commented that the NorthEastern states have been able to retain a significant proportion of their biodiversity, possibly due to long years of isolation and the difficult terrain.

However, he said it was now under increasing pressure to unleash its resources for economic development.

Any development process that fails to put in place environmental safeguards may cause irreversible damage to the region, he asserted.

Kikheto stated that in Nagaland, there was increasing pressure on forests for commercial exploitation to augment the income of rural population.

In this regard, he said Jhum cultivation was one of the reasons for forest degradation and urged upon the need for sustainable restoration and rejuvenation of jhum area for restoration of forests and conservation of biodiversity in the state.

He appreciated the people of Phek district for their hard work towards economic sustainability such as banning of import of pigs.

APC Y. Kikheto Sema along with officers from agri & allied departments and NEN functionaries. (DIPR)

Kikheto proposed a proper road map for the state involving Agri and Allied departments for proper demarcation of conservation and cultivation areas for balanced maintenance of biodiversity and combating climate change.

He also appealed to various NGOs, FPOs and FIGs to forgo applying for only government subsidies and grants and informed that a new scheme called the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) was in the pipeline focusing on post-harvest infrastructure where the centre would provide interest subvention loan through NABARD and bank.

He pointed out that Naga women played an im-

portant role in farming and stressed on the importance of the role of women in changing the mindset concerning ecological issues.

In her keynote address, Tamara Law Goswami highlighted how human relationship with the environment was broken. She said the pandemic revealed how fragile human health was and women were the first to be impacted.

She expressed gratitude to all the stakeholders for the overwhelming response from the government led by APC and Agri and Allied departments and the local farmers for attending the event.

The main highlight of the program was the Heritage Seed Exchange

between women farmers of different villages from Nagaland.

The programme was followed by an interactive session where APC assured that the state government would support the initiatives of preservation and promotion of traditional seeds by helping to buy the products.

He gave an instance where farmers of ENPO areas were keen on sharing their knowledge on Kholar cultivation.

The APC was accompanied by additional secretary, Agriculture department, Sachin Jaiswal and a host of officers from Agri and Allied departments including interns from NU: SARSD, Medziphema.

More reports on International Women’s Day 2022 celebrated across Nagaland DIMAPUR: International Women’s Day was celebrated across the state on March 8 under United Nations 2022 theme, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. The day was also celebrated under International Women’s Day website theme for 2022, “Break the Bias”. Government agencies, educational institutions and several other organisations organised various programmes to mark the day.

Women sensitised on free legal services ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) Don Bosco and SBIF Gram Seva Program celebrated International Women’s Day at Khriezephe village.

Chief guest of the programme, member secretary, Nagaland State Legal Service Authority (NSLSA) Victo Sema spoke on the importance of legal service available in various aspect for the citizens’ life and ac-

tivities, where free legal service was given, especially for the women. He encouraged the participants to make use of the available service provided under NSLSA. Chief Manager Financial Inclusion SBI RBO Dimapur Kshetrimayum Rameshwar Singh spoke on the importance, need and the possibility for mini banking and Customer Service Point (CSP) in the villages. He said the bank was ready to help out the young educated for the operation of the CSP and opening of various bank accounts.

‘Strengthening marginalised women economically’ With an objective of “strengthening marginalized women economically in the times of COVID”, a programme was organised

by Sisterhood Network, Dimapur (SN), Rongmei Baptist Association, Jalukie (RBA) and Action Aid Association, Guwahati (AAA) at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur.

Along with the officials from NABARD and NEDFi nagalandpost.com Poll and other like-minded orQ.: Will there be negative ganizations, the program impact on the economy was attended by about 50 d u e t o i n v a s i o n o f grassroots women from the Ukraine? nearby villages who are associated with these organisa–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 100% tions in various livelihood 90% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– regeneration activities.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 80% An exhibition cum 70% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– sales was also organised 60% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– on March 9 at The Gar50% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– den, Dimapur, to showcase 40% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the products developed by 30% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– various women’s collectives 20% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– under the livelihood regen0% eration project.

A B C Women vendors en74% A Yes. lightened on finances On the occasion of 21% B No. IWD, Nagaland State Co5% C Can’t Say. operative Bank Ltd reached to vendors, especially NEXT POLL out women vendors, in Naga Q: Will the election results Shopping Arcade (Super in 5 states indicate the trend for 2024 Lok Market) and New Market area of Dimapur and enSabha elections? lightened them on financial  Yes. literacy, financial inclusion  No. and digital banking.  Can’t Say. Accounts opening form for opening of basic saving WEATHER accounts were distributed to FORECAST women vendors for openMARCH 10 ing of accounts and were invited them to NStCB bank (Temperature in ºC) Max Min branches for the purpose Agartala Hazy sunshine and very hot 36 17 and to avail the benefits of Aizawl Mostly sunny and very warm 32 13 financial inclusions.

Guwahati Hazy sunshine and very hot 36 16 The women cell of the Imphal Hot with plenty of sun 34 9 bank reached out to 150 such Itanagar Abundant sunshine 31 18 vendors in Dimapur and enShillong Warm with hazy sunshine 26 10 couraged them to start Self Kohima Abundant sunshine 27 13 Help Groups (SHGs) and Dimapur Sunny and very warm 35 17 avail the benefits of financial Mkg 31 14 Plenty of sun inclusions.

Tuensang Sunny and not as warm 22 9 Challenges confronted Wokha Pleasant with plenty of sun 28 17 by women discussed Zunheboto Sunny 27 12 IWD was celebrated by K Y M C

Senior Citizen Home (John 3:16 Society) in collaboration with Social Welfare Department wherein issuing and challenges confronted by women were highlighted.

In a message, supervisor of social welfare department Mon, Amei Konyak spoke on “gender equality” and “break the bias” and highlighted the issues and challenges faced by women in the society.

Despite the challenges, Konyak said women are taking up roles in the society even at political level.

Women asked to be competent Ayolta Human Resource Society celebrated IWD on the theme, “celebrating women empowerment” at IRCA Hall, Longleng.

Special guest of the programme, AHRS project co-ordinator cum IRCA project officer, Phongla Phom encouraged the womenfolk to be competent in whatever they wish to become.

She encouraged every girl child to do better educationally and encouraged the women to be sustainable and productive and be an example for the family and the society.

Roles of women highlighted Holy Cross Church Catholic Women Association (HCCCWA) Dimapur celebrated the International Women’s Day at its Parish Auditorium wherein varied roles of women being played in the family and society were highlighted and women were encouraged all to be proactive and rededicate themselves for better future of mankind.

Speaking on the occasion as inspirational speaker, Coordinator, Nagaland Catholic Women Association (NCWA) Sister Mary Dukru, stressed on the need to create awareness on women’s fundamental rights and gender equality. Dukru said, a woman plays the role of a wife, mother and professional worker and takes care of all the needs.

HCCCWA president Caroline Leisan called for strong women leadership to reach out peace, love and unity at all levels of the society. “When we demand or fight for something, we must first ensure that we contribute something for the mankind,” she added.

Women encouraged to impart traditional knowledge ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema and KVK

Phek jointly celebrated International Women’s Day at KVK Phek premises, Porba wherein district horticulture officer, Phek Senkalemba encouraged the womenfolk to impart the traditional knowledge to the upcoming generation so that the indigenous technical knowledge would not be forgotten or lost. State Bank of India, Pfutsero, branch manager, Vizoto Angami spoke on the importance of the gender equality while NStCB, Pfutsero branch manager, Mhathung Khuvung urged the womenfolk to be economically stable by linking with the banks and take good advantage of the bank products and services for uplifting the social and economic status of women.

A women entrepreneur, Kuhukrulu Khamo from Phusachadu village spoke on her experience in pig breeding.

In a keynote address, director ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Dr Meraj Haider Khan emphasized on women empowerment through agriculture adding that womenfolk were the main persons involved in agriculture and allied activities.

Guest of honour of the programme, dean, COVSc, CAU, Jalukie, Dr A.K Sangwan applauded the women in general for achieving gender equality in educational status as it is at par with men in Nagaland.

He highlighted that women should be involved in educational, financial and political issues to achieve gender equality.

SMC: Sakus Mission College led by women development cell, Smcians celebrated International Women’s Day with Bambi Kevichusa, renowned fashion designer, as the special guest. Kevichusa said men and woman should not compare with one another but actually both complement each other. For a sustainable development, she said one has to work together for a better tomorrow.

7 AR and AOKS: 7 Assam Rifles and Act of Kindness Society celebrated International Women’s Day by recognising, acknowledging, and honouring few women for their contribution, support and service towards the society in different categories.

UCD: Unity College Dimapur IQAC, Women Cell in collaboration with Dance Club and Music Club celebrated International Women’s Day.

KNSK: International Women’s day in Mon district was celebrated at Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) Office Mon organised by the district Administration, DLCW- Mahila Shakti Kendra, Sakhi-OSC in collaboration with KNSK with former vice president, KNSK, Rebeka Walim as guest speaker. During the programme, awards were given to four Konyak women for their achievement in various fields. A marathon race was also organised by the KNSK under the theme, “Race for equality”, “ Break the bias” from Local ground Mon to KNSK Office Mon. Nagaland police: Nagaland Police Headquarter celebrated International Women’s Day at PHQ, Kohima where special guest speaker, advisor, Naga Mothers Association, Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichü exhorted the participants to strive in bringing gender equality in the society.

During the programme, the special guest along with senior officers of PHQ released a booklet on “SOPs for crime against women”.

Meanwhile, Asstt. OS, Branch-I, PHQ, Orenboni Kikon, UDA, INT, Sedevinuo Sokha, LDA, Branch-III, PHQ, Kekhriesenuo Chuse, UBSI, INT. Adono Kent, computer operator, SCRB, PHQ, Lanurenla and WPC, Cyber Crime PS, PHQ Metsiseno were felicitated.

UBSI Tsuponi from INT and ASI Venus Kikon from DBF Kohima also shared their experiences on the role of women police.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by SP (MOD) Joy Thusi Fihtu, welcome address by SP (HR&SJ), V. Achetla, keynote address was delivered by DIG (R), Deepali R. Masirkar and a speech from IGP (HQ), S. Tokiumong Yimchunger.

Later, vote of thanks was delivered by AIG (Coord) Preeti Malik while a special song was performed

by PHQ staff.

Kiphire: Kiphire district observed IWD in the conference hall of the DC, Kiphire.

Speaking on IWD 2022 theme, EAC Chubamongla Kichu while highlighting the theme said equal participation of both men and women was required for a change in the environment and for sustainable development.

Chubamongla encouraged the women not to focus only on government jobs but to set up small businesses.

A flower competition

was also conducted where Pukhali Sumi claimed the first prize while Chumila and Chubala came in second and third respectively under bloom flowers category.

Under green leaves category, first prize was bagged by Thsipongchi and Tsasela and Supanshe won the second and third prize respectively.

Earlier, women icon Piramal Swasthya (ADC) health was awarded to Thepila, Asha Worker from Thangthure village for her outstanding performance during COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

The department of horticulture also distributed free Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) to the participants.

Mon: Mon district administration in collaboration with KNSK organised IWD at Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) office, Mon. According to a DIPR report, the event began with a marathon race themed, “race for equality”, which was flagged off by KNSK president, Ponglem.

Pongjem from Shamnyu Ward was declared the winner while Ngipsho and Ngonai bagged the second and third positions respectively.

Special invitee SDO (C) Sadar Mon, Lithrila Sangtam encouraged the women urged upon the women to avoid the victim mentality or to think they were inferior to men but to rather believe in their own potentials and capabilities.

Guest speaker, KNSK former vice president, Rebeka highlighted various problems that they faced while working for the welfare of the womenfolk in Mon and Nagaland.

NABARD, YASS: On International Women’s Day, NABARD regional office Dimapur in association with Youth Action for Social Service (YASS) organised a programme at Tizit, Mon. During the programme, MSW Nonile spoke on celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

During the group discussion, some of the women shared their experiences of having a meaningful meeting for the first time.

PCC: Women Cell and Gender Champion of Patkai Christian College organised a programme on International Women’s Day in the PCC Bundrock hall.

Guest speaker, senior faculty Dr. Jyoti Roy from English department spoke

on denouncing societal biases in the a society.

Roy said “we cannot separate the issue of how we educate our girls from how we treat women”.

Students from department of Multimedia and Mass Communication performed a skit titled “You can’t spell Hero without her”.

WWS, BCT: IWD 2022 was celebrated in Tuensang under the aegis of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao in collaboration with Women Welfare Society (WWS) and Book Club Tuensang (BCT) at Town Hall, Tuensang.

According to a DIPR report, DC and chairperson BBBP Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant said the campaign for gender upliftment has been in every corner of the world and has done a tremendous stride in bringing justice. Kumar also said that the celebration should be equally participated by menfolk so that it could equally educate the male counterpart. He advised the mothers to create a conducive environment for both boys and girls to practice equality from home.

Chairman, Women Welfare Society Tuensang, A. Alemla Chang also shared her experience in setting up a career based on handicraft. The celebration was marked with competitions on prepared speech, extempore, and quiz for which EACs Ketsinle and Toking Yimchunger were judges and district child protection officer Tuensang Khiako was the quizmaster.

Phek: District administration and District Level Centre for Women- Mahila Shakti Kendra (BBBP), Phek in collaboration with District Hospital Phek, department of Health and Family Welfare observed IWD at Kotisu village under Phek district.

During the programme, resource person senior medical officer (SMO) District Hospital Phek, Dr. Ngopelo Keviechu emphasised the importance of women health and wellness.

I T O S C P h e k Jo pokhuyi highlighted the services of Sakhi- One Stop Centre, Veposelu Naroh shared roles and responsibilities of Mahila Shakti Kendra and highlighted the activities under BBBP schemes while field response officer, national helpline for senior citizens, Nagaland, Kekhriengunuo also shared various schemes for senior citizens.

Meanwhile, village

council chairman of Kotisu, Vechita Tetseo acknowledged the organisers for the event in the village.

The programme was followed by a free medical camp where around 150 women and children availed the medical services.

KROS College: Women Committee of KROS College organised a programme on IWD. According to a DIPR report, a motivational speech was delivered by additional state protocol officer, Nagaland, Meripeni Zares Ezung, who spoke about how gender bias was real, how women were treated in the society and how those biases could be changed.

KCSC president recited a poem on the IWD 2022 theme while Marienla from II semester presented a special number.

Baptist College: Women’s Forum and Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell of the Baptist College in association with Family Planning Association of India (FPAI) Nagaland branch organised a seminar on IWD at Rivenburgs Memorial Chapel.

Resource person, program officer FPAI Kohima branch, Samlam Michui spoke on “Sensitising Gender and Sex Stereotypes”.

She highlighted the difference between sex and gender and stated that sex was biological while gender was a social construct.

Samlam also stressed on topics under gender expression, stereotypes and gender-based violence.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Student Council women coordinator, Keneingunuo Phucho while Women’s Forum convenor Süvilü Venuh delivered the welcome address. Altogether 127 people attended the seminar including students, faculty members of the College and FPAI team.

CAT: IWD 2022 was celebrated at College of Arts & Technology (CAT), Nerhe-Phezha with superintendent of Bright Morning Star Children Home, Aleno as guest speaker. Speaking on the IWD 2022 theme, Aleno urged the gathering to support each other without being gender biased.

She added that women should not be confined to the conventional ideas but break the bias to match up with the changing times.

Poem recitation and special songs were presented by students and children from the Bright Morning Star Children Home.

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Counting of votes in Manipur today

BJP HOPING FOR ABSOLUTE MAJORITY, CONGRESS SAYS IT WILL EMERGE AS SINGLE LARGEST PARTY Correspondent IMPHAL, MAR 9: Counting of votes polled in Manipur elections will take place on Thursday, the outcome of which will decide whether the BJP returns to power for the second consecutive term in the state or the Congress makes a comeback.

The counting to declare the fates of 265 candidates in the two-phase polls –February 28 and March 5 - will begin at 8 am on March 10.

The ruling BJP had fielded its candidates in all the 60 seats while the main opposition Congress in 53 seats. The NPP and JD(U) fielded in 38 seats each, NPF in 10 seats, RPI (A) and Shiv Sena in nine each, NCP in eight seats among others.

A total of 30 independent candidates were also in the fray.

As per the final report of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manipur, the 12th general elections to Manipur Legislative Assembly recorded a voter turnout of over 89.3% which is higher compared to the previous elections.

The poll percentages during the 10th and 11th general elections were 79.5%

File photo of voting in progress during the second phase. and 86.4% respectively.

All preparations for the counting of votes to be held in 12 counting centres across the state were completed, CEO Rajesh Agarwal said, in a statement today.

He said that separate TV screens outside the strong rooms displaying the CCTV coverage were placed for constant monitoring by representatives of candidates.

The counting will be held in 41 counting halls spread in 12 counting centres, he stated.

The counting process will start at 8 am with the counting of postal ballots and the counting of votes polled in EVM at 8.30 am in 41 counting halls notified for the purpose.

The counting of 19 ACs will be taken up after

counting of first AC is completed in the 19 counting halls where votes for two ACs are to be counted.

The DEOs and superintendent of police in each district have been directed to make elaborate security arrangements for counting, including a minimum of three -tier securities, comprising CAPF and the state police, the CEO stated.

The entire process of counting in addition to the returning officer will also be supervised by the 41 general observers appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI), one each for each counting hall.

The process of counting will also be webcasted to the district control rooms and state control room at the CEO office, official sources said.

The trends and final results of the counting will be available in public domain on the Voter Helpline App and the website www. results.eci.gov.in, it added.

The results will also be displayed centrally at western gate of Kangla Fort. The results and updates will also be available to press from the media cell at the CEO office.

Meanwhile, major political parties are expecting people’s mandate in favour of their respective parties.

Leaders of the ruling BJP are confident of getting an absolute majority, the Congress is confident of emerging as the single largest party while the NPP hoped for 15 to 20 seats.

“We will get 40 plus seats and form the next government,” said BJP Manipur Pradesh president A Sarda Devi, in interviews with local TV networks.

She claimed that people were in favour of the party and their mandate will be with the saffron party.

She claimed that the party had received overwhelming support from the people during the election.

People were impressed with the changes brought about in the state in the last five years.

However, highly reli-

able sources in the party said that the ruling party has started looking for partnerships to form the next government, indicating that many leaders of the party are less confident that the party will securing an absolute majority.

For the opposition Congress, it seems party leaders were not hoping for an absolute majority this time too, but expected forming the next government with partnership with other like-minded political parties.

In the last 2017 elections, the party won 28 seats, two short of an absolute majority to form the government.

In interviews with local cable networks, MPCC president N Loken said that the elections were not conducted in a free and fair manner.

Earlier, the Congress expected getting an absolute majority but it will not happen. Still, the party will emerge as the single largest party, he said.

He added that Congress candidates having high hope of winning will lose in some of the constituencies, particularly in hill districts where the voting was not held in a free and

fair manner. At the same time, he said that the party had already initiated talks with like-minded political parties to form the next government.

A party source said that four top leaders of the AICC had already arrived in the state ahead of the counting date as observers post the results.

It may be mentioned here that Congress forged a pre-poll alliance with five left-wing parties - the CPI, CPI(M), Forward Block, RJD and JD(S).

However, except CPI, no other parties in the alliance fielded candidates in the elections. The CPI had also fielded only two candidates.

As for the NPP, its leaders were not losing hope of the party winning over 15 to 20 seats and taking a key role in the formation of the next government in the state.

NPP state unit working president of NPP L Jayentakumar claimed that the party will secure 15 to 20 seats.

No party will get the required number to form the next government, he said, and added that the NPP will play a major role in the government formation.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022

Mnp polls: 90% or above turnout recorded in 36 out of 60 ACs

Correspondent

IMPHAL, MAR 9: The polls for 12th general elections to Manipur Legislative Assembly concluded with a record turnout of over 89.3%, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manipur Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday.

The CEO stated that the polls went in two phases on February 28 and March 5. Of the total 60 constituencies, 36 Assembly constituencies recorded 90% or more voter turnout.

The CEO said that that three helicopters, including one ALH of Global Vectra and one MI-17 of IAF, were deployed for airlifting of casualties and polled EVMs and polling teams.

A total of 18 injured, including four deceased, were airlifted during the election period. Cashless treatment was given to all the injured, security forces and other election machinery. A total of 25 polling teams along with polled EVMs were airlifted in both the phases out of which 17 teams were airlifted in Tipaimukh AC and 8 from Tamei AC. All the polling stations across the state were also declared as no smoking zones.

The 12th general elections also witnessed record seizures worth Rs 170 crore

as against about Rs five crore in 2017.

A total cash of Rs 6.14 crore, Rs 143 crore worth drugs and narcotics, Rs 12 crore worth of gold and other precious metals, and Rs 7.4 crore worth of other items and freebies were seized during the recent election by the enforcement agencies including police, flying squad, income tax and excise.

Adequate preventive measures were also taken to ensure free, fair and secure voting by the voters. The general elections witnessed a record deposition of licensed arms of 80.98% as against 59.76% in 2017.

Besides, 7245 persons were bound down under CrPC in 2022 as against 1854 in 2017. Further, 3117 persons were also identified as trouble mongers as against 673 in 2017.

A total of 763 micro observers were also employed to supervise the poll proceedings at the polling stations.

A total of 20 general observers, 11 police observers and 20 expenditure observers were deployed to oversee poll process during the entire period of elections.

Besides, three special observers were also deployed to oversee the overall arrangement.

JD(U) MPs to keep ‘Gender budget’ In landslide victory, BJP wins 73 of 80 VP Venkaiah Naidu arrives civic bodies of Assam; Congress faces rout ‘vigil’ on counting of presented in Meghalaya in Mizoram on two-day visit

BJP candidate with supporters celebrate as party heads to a landslide victory in the Assam Municipal elections, in Tezpur, Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (PTI) total of 672 wards have been bagged by the BJP, while 71 were won by the Congress. Others have won in 149 wards.

Altogether 57 wards were won uncontested.

Commenting on the results, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the massive mandate is for growth and development, and will inspire the party to pursue the agenda of progress with renewed vigour. “I congratulate all @BJP4Assam karyakartas & leaders who worked tirelessly spreading the development ideals of Adarniya PM Shri @ narendramodi ji.

“I bow my head in gratitude to the people of Assam for the thumping victory of candidates from @BJP4Assam & its allies in the municipal

elections,” he said in a series of tweets.

On the humiliating defeat faced by the Congress, the state chief Bhupen Kumar Borah said that rise and fall in politics are a continuous process and every party passes through both good and bad times.

“We have to work hard for good times and have to wait patiently for the opportunity. I accept the responsibility of the municipal board results,” he said in a tweet.

The polling to 80 municipal boards across the state was held on March 6 through electronic voting machines (EVMs) for the first time in the history of civic elections in Assam. An estimated 70 per cent voter turnout was registered.

ONGC seeks consent from TTAADC for seismic survey

AGARTALA, MAR 9 (PTI): For the first time, state-owned ONGC has sought consent from Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) for carrying out seismic survey in areas falling under the jurisdiction of the tribal body. At present, the seismic survey operations remain suspended due to objections from local people, causing huge losses to the public sector behemoth. Seismic survey is the most crucial tool for identification of oil and gas-bearing zones in the sub-subsurface.

ONGC’s Chief General Manager, ONGC Assam and Assam Arakan Basin, Deepak Sareen, in a letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), TTAADC, C K Jamatia

on March 4 said “Five private players were awarded the work of conducting a seismic survey in five locations of the state. During the acquisition of 2d/3D seismic data, temporary cables will be laid on the ground passing through the TTAADC area which is your jurisdiction”.

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): BJP ally Janata Dal (United) said on Wednesday that its five MPs will camp in Imphal to keep “vigil” on the counting of votes for the Manipur assembly polls.

“If the party gets any complaints from the JD(U) candidates about any foul play during counting, the Members of Parliament shall sit in dharna in front of respective counting centres,” party general secretary Afaque Ahmad Khan, its in-charge for the North East region, said in a statement.

Though the JD(U) is a BJP ally, it has fought the assembly polls in states like Manipur and Uttar Pradesh on its own after its senior partner turned down its offer of an alliance.

A number of former BJP leaders, several of whom quit the party after not getting tickets for the polls, have fought on the JD(U) symbol.

The party has accused the BJP of poaching its MLAs in some North East states in the past.

The JD(U) has also written to the Election Commission to direct electoral officers to strictly ensure that complete videography is done in counting centres, counting of postal ballots are done before the counting of EVM votes and new round of counting be taken up only after the announcement of each round of counting.

It has also sought that adequate security be provided to counting agents.

Counting of votes for five state polls will take place on Thursday.

OFFICE OF THE

ATOIZU AREA KUKAMI SPORTS ASSOCIATION

The Office of the Atoizu Area Kukami Sports Association extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following individuals for their contributions during the 4th Edition of Atoizu Area Kukami Hoho Trophy held from 24-26 February 2022 at Atoizu Town and its endeavor at the 14th Sumi Hoho Trophy at Suruhuto Town.

1. Er. Picto Shohe, MLA, Nagaland 2. Er. Kahuli Sema, Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B), Nagaland (Special Guest) 3. V. Vikugha Sema, DPO, Land Resources, Zunheboto (Guest of Honour) 4. Aketo Chophy, Addl. SP (MT) Nagaland Police (Transportation) 5. Er. Hetoi Sema, Executive Engineer, PWD, Atoizu (Football 2nd Prize) 6. Arikuma, AD,C Atoizu (Women’s Volleyball 1st Prize) 7. Khukiye Sema, BDO, Akuhaito (Men’s Volleyball 1st Prize) 8. Er. Hukali Aye, SDO (PHED), Atoizu (Men’s Volley 2nd Prize) 9. M. Amongla Longkumer, SDEO, Atoizu (Women’s Volleyball 2nd Prize) 10. Lhotoi Awomi, AEO SDEO, Atoizu 11. Kisheto Aye Brigadier (NSCN/GPRN) 12. Lutoshe Shohe (Advisor) 13. Khekiye Achumi, Pastor, ATBC 14. Pukaho Awomi (Vekuho New) 15. Ghukiye Zhimo (Ghukiye Village) Er. K. Hukato Shohe Aketovi Assumi President General Secretary

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GUWAHATI, MAR 9 (PTI): The BJP secured a runaway victory in Municipal Board polls in Assam by cornering 73 civic bodies out of the total 80, as per poll results declared by the Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) on Wednesday.

The Congress, the principal opposition party of the state, failed miserably and could not win a single civic body till now.

The result of one civic body is yet to come.

I n t e r e s t i n g ly, i n Mariani Municipal Board, Independent candidates won seven of the 10 wards while the remaining three were bagged by the BJP. The poll results also gave five hung municipal boards, the ASEC said.

The ASEC said a

Correspondent

SHILLONG, MARCH 9 : A ‘gender budget’, the first of its kind for the financial year 2022-23 was presented in the legislative assembly by chief minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday, with special emphasis on the welfare of women, children and the youth, marking the golden jubilee year of Meghalaya’s statehood.

“For the first time in the history of the State, I am presenting a ‘Gender budget’, a youth budget and a Sustainable Development Goals budget,” said the CM, who holds the finance portfolio, in the course of his budget speech.

“Combining all the investments being proposed for women for 2022-23, the size of the gender budget comes to Rs 2,495 crore.

This constitutes about 13 percent of the total budget size and is 20 percent higher than the allocations for the current financial year,” the CM said.

“This government has formed about 28,000 Self Help Groups (SHGs) and mobilized women from about 3.2 lakh households.

This is a five-fold jump since 2018. We have disbursed about Rs 211 crore to these SHGs and the ‘Village Organizations’ over the last four years. I am allocating an amount of Rs 115 crore for this program for 2022-23,” the CM announced.

“Aggregating all the investments being proposed for youth in 2022-23, the size of the youth budget comes to Rs 1,363 crore.

This constitutes about 7 percent of the total budget size,” Sangma said.

“I have launched a new all-comprehensive skilling program called the ‘Skills Meghalaya’. Under this program, one lakh youth will be trained in various skills for both wage and self-employment in the local economy over the next five years,” he said and announced the allocation of Rs 10 crore for the program to cover 10,000 youth. “We have put in place the infrastructure and governance systems that will ensure growth for decades. We are constructing 26 major roads at a cost of about Rs 2,500 crore. Additionally, every effort is being made to connect all the rural habitations.

AFFIDAVIT

I, No.12994101K Rank Lance Naik Name K. Khekiye Achumi, H/o Unis. V. Chishi, presently serving under 164 Infantry Bn. TA, H&H Naga, am solemnly affirmed and states the following in my respect:a) That my wife's name Unis Achumi & my mother's name Nugivile aged 42yrs and my father's name Khavishe Achumi aged 50yrs is inadvertently recorded in my Pension Proceeding paper wef 01March 2023 (FN): G COY. b) Hence forth my wife's name shall be known as Unis. V.Chishi & my mother's name as Nguvili Kinimi DOB 10-08-1956 and my father's name as Y. Khavishe Achumi DOB 12-07-1957 for all official and future correspondences.

2. I give an undertaking that all documents submitted by me are correct.

All documents issued by Government org/offices have been signed by authorized designated and Govt. officials. If any documents at any state are found fake, I am aware that I will be liable for punishment.

(Deponent) Date : 20th January 2022 Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by No.12994101K Rank Lance Naik Name K. Khekiye Achumi on this 20th day of January 2022 at Mokokchung.

1st Class Magistrate/Notary Public. Nagaland.

Office of the BEFORE ME Notary Public Nagaland N.K. Assumi Regd. No. 60 2022 Notary Public Nagaland 20/01/2022 MKC-xx/22 1.

OFFICE OF THE

POCHURY GAZETTED OFFICERS’ FORUM

HQ. MELURI : DISTRICT PHEK No.PGOF/GS-3/2022/ Dated Kohima, the 10th March 2022

FELICITATION

The Pochury Gazetted Officers’ Forum (PGOF) extends its heartiest congratulations to the following officers: 1. Dr. S Kuotsütho on his promotion as Joint Director, under Health and Family Welfare Department.

2. Er. Manjo Katiry on his promotion as SDO, under Water Resources Department.

We thank the Almighty God and wish them continued success in their career.

Sd/- Ar. Tarachu Fithu President PGOF K-472/22

Venkaiah Naidu was received at the Lengpui airport by Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati.

AIZAWL, MAR 9 (PTI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Mizoram on Wednesday on a twoday visit. He was received at the Lengpui airport here

by Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, state Health minister Dr. R. Lalthangliana, Rajya Sabha MP K. Vanlalvena, and senior officials.

In the evening, Naidu attended a cultural event hosted by the governor at the Raj Bhawan where various Mizo cultural dances, including ‘Cheraw’ (bamboo dance), were performed.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Zoramthanga called on the Vice President

at the Raj Bhawan soon after his arrival. During his meeting with the Vice President, Zoramthanga brought to his attention the necessity for Mizoram to have a separate cadre for all India service officers to ensure efficiency in administration.

The north-eastern state is presently part of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories, excluding the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) cadre.

According to officials, Naidu is scheduled to address the closing day of the ongoing budget session of the state assembly on Thursday.

OFFICE OF THE

LONGCHARI KIDONG CHANGKI CHANGKI : NAGALAND

FELICITATION We, the Longchari Kidong Changki with immense pride and joy would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. L. Sunep Longchari, S/o Lt. Chubatemsü and Lt. Mayangchitla on being promoted to Joint Director, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Longchari Kidong prays and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.

Sd/Sademtsüngba President

Sd/Asemwati General Secretary

AFFIDAVIT ON CORRECTION OF NAME

DP-1103/22

votes in Manipur

Regd. No. 34/2022 Dt. 25/01/22 I, Smti. M.Tsuponi Ngullie, D/o Mhonsao Ngullie permanent resident of Wokha aged about 34 years presently residing at Nagabazar Colony, Kohima; Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirms and declares as under: 1. That I am a citizen of India belonging to Lotha Naga Tribe.

2. That my name M.Tsuponi Ngullie was entered in all my official record.

3. That vide declaration dated 13/7/2018, bearing registration No. 589/2018 before Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kohima my name has been corrected and used as M. Tsuponi Tsukru by virtue of my marriage.

4 That through Office Order dated 27th August 2018, under the establishment of IGP (Int) Government of Nagaland Office of the Inspector General of Police (Int), Kohima my name has been recorded as Tsuponi Tsukru from my earlier name Tsuponi Ngullie for all official purpose vide No.IGP/INT/Ix-36/17-18.

5. That by virtue of my marriage I was used Tsukru as my surname in all my official correspondence.

6. That due to the demise of my husband I am hereby relinquishing my late husband family name as my surname in all future purpose and correspondence.

7. That vide this affidavit I shall use my name as M.Tsuponi Ngullie in all correspondence if any rectification/correction arise with regard to my above mentioned name.

8. That I declare and reaffirm that the statement made in the above para 1-7 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false has been stated thereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I signed this Affidavit on this the 24th January, 2022 at Kohima.

Deponent K-476/22

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BJP credits Modi with Ukraine Indian students evacuated from Sumy to Poland rescue efforts; slams opposition May board flight home today

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): The last big group of 600 Indian students evacuated from the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy has boarded a special train from Lviv for Poland. They are likely to board flights to India on Thursday.

The students reached Lviv in western Ukraine from Poltava on another special train.

“Ambassador flags off special train with 600 Indian students from Sumy University at Lviv Railway Station. They will travel to Poland and are expected to board evacuation flights to India tomorrow. Be Safe Be Strong,” the Indian embassy in Ukraine said in a tweet on Wednesday.

Several videos emerged on social media showing the students holding Indian flags and raising “Bharat Mata ki Jai” slogans.

Covering hundreds of miles across Ukraine, using multiple means of transport, the students are being evacuated from the war-hit east European country after their two weeks of excruciating stay in beleaguered Sumy.

The Indian govern-

Indian students who were stranded in Sumy board the special train to western Ukraine. (PTI)

ment is carrying out a most delicate and challenging evacuation exercise under Operation Ganga to help stranded Indians leave Ukraine. The operation in Sumy began on Tuesday morning when the last big group of 600 Indians was evacuated from the city.

The Indian nationals were taken from Sumy in a convoy of 13 buses escorted by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to Poltava, Anshad Ali, a student coordinator, said.

The students are enduring a strenuous journey to escape the war-hit region.

This is the second attempt to evacuate them from Sumy, which has been witnessing heavy shelling and intense gunfire ever since a Russian offensive on Ukraine began last month.

Upper age limit for NEET UG eligibility removed by NMC NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): The National Medical Commission has removed the upper age limit for those appearing in NEET-Under Graduate 2022 exam, officials said on Wednesday.

The upper age cap put by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 2017 was 25 years for unreserved candidates and 30 years for reserved candidates.

In a notification, the CBSE had stated that “the upper age limit for NEETUG is 25 years as on the date of examination with relaxation of five years for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category”.

“I would like to inform that it has been decided in the 4th NMC meeting held on 21st Oct, 2021 that there should not be any fixed upper age limit for appearing in the NEET-UG

examination. Therefore, the information bulletin may be modified accordingly.

“Further, the process for official notification to suitably amend the Regulations on Graduate Medical Education, 1997 to this effect has been initiated,” a communication sent by Dr Pulkesh Kumar, Secretary NMC to Dr Devvrat, Office of Senior Director, National Testing Agency, on March 9 said.

The age criteria had often been questioned in the Supreme Court and high courts of the country.

With the age limit criteria removed, aspirants can now appear in the medical entrance exam as many times and even after taking admission to other courses, an official said.

The move will also be helpful to those seeking admission in foreign countries.

Jisna Jiji, a 25-year-old medical student who spoke to PTI from the train to Lviv, said all of them are relieved to have come out of Sumy.

“We are tired but happy. We are travelling since Tuesday morning and have to travel for several more hours but now, we have hope that we will reach home safely,” she said.

Ali, who spoke to PTI from Poltava, said it is a nearly-12-hour train journey to Lviv, from where the students will be taken to Poland. He informed that around 600 Indians were moved out of Sumy.

The group also included a handful of Bangladeshi and Nepalese nationals.

“After the Indian students, the students of other countries were also evacuated. Around 95 per cent of the students have been

ED arrests 11 in Chennai Port Trust PMLA case NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (IANS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Wednesday that it has arrested 11 persons in connection with a money laundering case for defrauding the Chennai Port Trust to the tune of Rs 45.054 crore.

The arrested persons have been identified as P.V. Sudalaimuthu, M. Vijay Heralld, M. Rajesh Singh, S. Siyad, K. Zakir Hussain, Suresh Kumar, Ganesh Natarajan, V. Manimozhi, J. Selvakumar, A. Sermathiraja and Arun Anbu. ED initiated a money laundering probe on the basis of FIRs registered by CBI and ACB. ED said that the same were attached in December 2021 and February 2022. During further investigation, it was learnt that the suspected persons had submitted fake fixed deposit receipts to the Chennai Port Trust.

Poll body defers announcement of MCD election dates; Kejriwal questions move

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): Delhi State Election Commission on Wednesday deferred announcing the schedule for municipal polls here after it received a communication from the Centre in this regard, prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to question whether the central government can “direct” any EC to delay or cancel elections.

State Election Commissioner S K Srivastava was scheduled to announce the dates for the MCD polls at a press conference at 5 pm.

However, Srivastava told reporters, “I have received some communication from the central government at 4.30 PM, so I am not able to announce the dates right now”.

He said it will take

Arvind Kejriwal

another five-seven days to announce the dates for the municipal elections.

In a tweet, Kejriwal targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him whether he would not conduct elections in the country now.

“Can central govt ‘direct’ any EC to delay/cancel any elections? Under which provision? Are these ‘directions’ binding on EC?

Why is EC buckling under pressure? Modiji Ab Is Desh Mein Chunav Bhi Nahi Karayenge ?,” he said.

At the press conference, the state election commissioner said the Central government perhaps desires ‘reorganisation of MCD’.

“May be they could reunify the three corporations, so we have to think over it, and then announce MCD poll dates. We will examine their advice,” he said.

Srivastava said, “If the three corporations are unified, then we will have to decide accordingly. We are taking legal opinion on the issue”.

There are 104 wards each in the North and the South Delhi Municipal Corporations. The East Delhi Municipal Corporation has 64 wards.

evacuated from Sumy,” Ali said.

For two weeks, the Indian students in Sumy waged a doughty battle in bomb shelters and basements of their hostels in frigid weather, low on food, drinking water and other essential supplies, as Russian forces clobbered the city with rockets and heavy gunfire.

The first attempt to evacuate them was made on March 7 after the distressed students put out a video, saying they have decided to take up a journey on foot to reach the Russian border.

The attempt failed as the ceasefire did not take hold and the students were made

to return to their hostels.

The Indian embassy in Ukraine has issued an advisory, urging all stranded Indian nationals to make use of the “humanitarian corridor” and leave the country using trains, vehicles or any other available means of transport, keeping in mind their safety. Considering the security situation, the establishment of the next humanitarian corridor is uncertain, the advisory said.

“All stranded Indian nationals are urged to make use of this opportunity and evacuate using trains or vehicles or any other available means of transport, giving due consideration to safety,” it said.

Pakistani citizen among 17 foreign nationals rescued by India from Sumy A Pakistani citizen was among 17 foreign nationals who were rescued by India from Sumy in Ukraine where they were stuck for about a fortnight amid continuous bombing by Russia.

Official sources said besides the Pakistani woman, Asma Shafique, a Nepalese citizen, two Tunisian and 13 Bangladeshi nationals were rescued by India, along with nearly 700 Indian citizens.

All these people were evacuated from Sumy on

Tuesday by the Indian Embassy with help from the International Committee of Red Cross, after Russia and Ukraine agreed to create a humanitarian corridor following separate telephonic conversations Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Besides the students, about 20 Indians working in Sumy and their family members were also rescued by India.

representatives from the state.

On the first day of visit to his home state, the Prime Minister will participate in ‘Gujarat Panchayat Mahasammelan’ and address the gathering.

The Prime Minister will dedicate the building of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) to the nation on March 12.

He will also deliver the first Convocation address of the RRU as the Chief Guest and in the evening, the Prime Minister will declare open the 11th ‘Khel Mahakumbh’, and deliver an address on the occasion.

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said: “Gujarat has three-tier Panchayati Raj structure, with 33 district

Piyush Goyal

“Students from Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh were also evacuated by us. The importance of the Indian tricolour was on display in the war-zone and students even from other countries waved the Indian flag to move to safety,” Goyal said.

He said the government had issued advisories starting from February 15, but some students did not take them seriously as they were misled by their universities who had failed to gauge the seriousness of the crisis.

G oya l s a i d P r i m e Minister Narendra Modi made every possible effort by speaking to world leaders on 11 occasions, chairing eight high-level meetings, and even speaking to heads of NGOs of religious sects,

contacts in the industry to seek their help in the evacuation efforts.

He said district collectors and other officials across the country reached out to the parents of students stranded in Ukraine and updated them of the rescue efforts.

Goyal slammed Congress leaders, accusing them of spreading misinformation about the rescue efforts and creating confusion in the country.

“Everyone gets united in the time of crises, but instead of consoling people during, opposition leaders were busy in furthering false propaganda. A chief minister of a southern state even wanted students from his state to be rescued on priority,” Goyal said, without naming the chief minister.

He said former Cong ress president Rahul Gandhi even shared news reports quoting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, while the Tamil Nadu government wanted to send a delegation of MPs to the conflict zone.

Goyal also slammed the opposition for claiming that the government had sent four ministers to European nations for publicity.

Relationship with China has to be based on ‘3 mutuals’: FS Shringla NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): India has made it clear to China that peace and tranquillity in border areas is essential for the development of overall bilateral ties and the relationship has to be based on the “three mutuals” of respect, sensitivity and interest, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Wednesday.

Shringla also said that India desires a good relationship with Pakistan, but it cannot be at the expense of its security.

The foreign secretary was speaking at an event at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration.

“We have made it clear to China that peace and tranquillity in the border areas is essential for the development of our relationship.

“Development of India-China relationship has to be based on ‘three mutuals’ -- mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual

interest,” Shringla said.

His comments came two days ahead of the 15th round of Corps Commander-level talks between India and China on the eastern Ladakh standoff.

On ties with Afghanistan, Shringla said India has continued its “special relationship” with the friendly people of that country.

“In response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, India has decided to gift 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to the people of Afghanistan. The first convoy carrying wheat was flagged off last month from the Attari border,” he said.

Shringla also mentioned India’s relationship with Myanmar “We remain engaged with Myanmar, a country with which we share a nearly 1,700 km long border.

In our engagement, we have emphasised India’s interest in seeing Myanmar’s return to democracy at the earli-

People ruling country spreading hatred, dividing people: Rahul KOZHIKODE (KERALA), MAR 9 (PTI): Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Central government by saying the people ruling the country are spreading anger and hatred, and dividing the nation.

Speaking at the inauguration of a building of Mukkam Muslim Orphanage here, the Congress MP said the result of the anger spread by the government reflects on the economy --- the increasing level of unemployment and skyrocketing prices of commodities.

“Today, it is clear that people ruling our country are spreading anger, spreading hatred and dividing the country. You can see the result of the anger spread by our government. You can see what has happened

to our economy, look at the level of unemployment, the skyrocketing prices,” said Gandhi, who was on a twoday visit to Kerala.

All of this is due to the people being divided and not working together, he said and suggested a conversation between people to make them realise they all are the same, he said.

Gandhi further said people should be made to realise that if their neighbour is unhappy, it would only be a matter of time when they would also become unhappy. Therefore, people should treat others as they treat themselves.

“That is the task in front of us,” he said.

Responding to hatred with hatred or anger was not the solution, the only way to fight hatred is through love and affection, he said.

Modi to be on 2-day Gujarat visit from March 11

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (IANS): A day after declaration of assembly polls results in five states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from March 11.

During his visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address ‘Gujarat Panchayat Mahasammelan’ which will be attended by over 1 lakh panchayati raj

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): India made every possible effort by roping in NGOs, industry contacts in Ukraine and surrounding countries to rescue more than 20,000 students stranded in the war-hit country within three weeks, senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal said here on Wednesday.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, Goyal also slammed the Congress and other opposition parties for allegedly politicising the rescue operations and criticising Russia at a time when India was reaching out to every country in the neighbourhood to move Indian students to safety.

He said the last batch of students from Sumy were on their way to Lyiv in western Ukraine from where they would be taken to neighbouring countries.

Special flights will bring them home from there, he said.

Goyal, also a Union minister, said there was no parallel to the rescue operations mounted by India in Ukraine and big countries such as China and the US had not succeeded in evacuating their nationals from the war-zone.

panchayats, 248 taluka panchayats and over 14,500 gram panchayats. ‘Gujarat Panchayat Mahasammelan: Aapnu Gaam, Aapnu Gaurav’ will witness participation of more than 1 lakh representatives from the three ties of the Panchayati Raj institutions in the state.

“Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) was set

up to meet the need for high quality trained manpower in various wings of policing, criminal justice and correctional administration. The government set up a national police university named Rashtriya Raksha University by upgrading the Raksha Shakti University which was established by the Government of Gujarat in 2010.”

Harsh Vardhan Shringla

est,” he said. “We remain committed to a relationship that provides for our cooperation with Myanmar in the areas of security, economy and humanitarian assistance,” Shringla added.

The foreign secretary said the neighbourhood comes “first and foremost” in India’s foreign policy priorities. “The neighbourhood first policy, at the instance of the prime minister, accords the highest priority to our relations with Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Myanmar,

Pakistan, and Sri Lanka,” he said. “It is these countries - with the exception of Pakistan - that we work most closely with,” he said.

The foreign secretary said the countries in the neighbourhood are of special significance to India.

“Our ties with these countries are underpinned by a shared history and culture. Policy initiatives taken

by India - and its neighbours - have implications for each other,” he said.

Shringla noted that the neighbouring countries have

direct relevance to India’s border states, adding that India realises that its prosperity and growth are linked to that of its neighbours.

“We cannot develop unless our neighbours develop. It was in this spirit that the cabinet secretary wrote to all government ministries and departments asking them to accord priority to India’s neighbours in their international activities, programmes and projects,” he said. The foreign secretary said mechanisms have been created to enable greater inter-ministerial coordination and enhanced focus on ‘neighbourhood first’.

“India’s foreign and security policies in this space operate at several levels and dimensions. We have separate bilateral relationships with each of our neighbours.

We also interact with them on plurilateral constructs.

We work with them within multilateral frameworks,” Shringla said.

Goa: Cong moves its candidate to undisclosed resort for ‘party meet’

PANAJI, MAR 9 (IANS): After parking themselves in a beach resort in North Goa for the last 24 hours, several of the Congress candidates who contested the February 14 Assembly elections were ferried to an unidentified resort in South Goa on Wednesday afternoon.

Former Ports Minister Michael Lobo told reporters that the candidates were being taken for a meeting at a resort in South Goa. “We have a meeting scheduled on Wednesday evening. Our candidates are heading for the resort. After the meeting, if they want, MLAs from South Goa can stay back until the counting process is completed on Thursday,” Lobo said.

The Congress candidates were camped at a

Michael Lobo

resort near Panaji, ostensibly to ring in the birthday celebrations of former Chief Minister and the party’s candidate in Margao, Digambar Kamat.

State BJP President Sadanand Shet Tanavade said that the candidates had been kept under lock and key because the party had

no faith in them.

“Right from the start, when the Congress declared their candidates, it had no faith in them which is why it took them to temples, churches and masjids. They were administered an oath that ‘if you are elected, you will not join other parties’,” Tanavade told reporters.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION

This is to inform interested candidates who wishes to study 3 years B. Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration, Diploma and Certificate courses under Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mawdiangdiang, Mawkasiang, Shillong, that admission are open for the North Eastern region quota seats for Academic Session 2022-23.

In this connection, interested candidates for the above courses who fulfill the eligibility criteria may submit their application directly to the Institute. For further clarification candidates may visit: www.ihmshillong.nic.in or contact: Landline-(0364) 6033096588/ 6033096587, Mobile No. +916009244123 (Er. M NAKRO) Director Issued by DIPR DC-216/22

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 93 DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022

Entitlement syndrome

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here are conflicting accounts s over the rate of unemployment in India with one that has been mentioned repeatedly is that Nagaland has the highest unemployment rate in India at 21.4% in the north east for the second consecutive year. Nagaland is reported to be second only to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep with 31.6% rate of unemployment. Other sources however, report that Haryana has the highest unemployment rate at 23.4%. This leads to conflict about Lakshadweep having the highest rate of unemployment at 31.6%.

Be that as it may, whether Nagaland has the highest rate or Meghalaya having the lowest rate at 1.5 % may be less important than tackling rising unemployment. There is unemployment in Nagaland, like in other states the comparison stops there. It may also be noted that Nagaland has the highest employment rate in the north east, which has been mentioned and commented on several occasions in this newspaper ‘s editorial over the years. An overwhelming number of youths in the state hanker only after government jobs. The government is the sole job provider in a welfare state but there is oversaturation of employees who are unproductive. The trajectories themselves tell a story of how jobs in Nagaland are going to become a negative factor against progress. As per estimates, the number of employees under government services was recorded at 1,10,000 in 2008-10. The figure then rose to 1,25,000 by 2010-11 and by 2012-13, it reached 1,30,000. According to the latest figure, there are unofficially around 1,40,000 government employees which is a little over 7.1 % of the state’s 19,80,602 population. Nagaland has the highest number of government employees in relation to its population and also quantity. The next highest after Nagaland is Manipur with 65,000 employees for a population of over 25 lakhs. Also the highest Per Capita Income(PCI) recorded was Sikkim with Rs.2.97 lakh and followed by Mizoram with Rs.1.28 lakh and Arunachal Pradesh in third place with Rs.1.19 lakh. Nagaland comes fifth with Rs.1.02 lakh. Unemployment is expected but if there is no productivity, then it worsens. This is the case with Nagaland where its people continue to suffer socially, economically and politically because they live in dreams sold by their government visionaries who have been manufacturing ‘Vision Documents’ galore over the years. No development or progress can be achieved in any meaningful manner, if the this ‘entitlement syndrome’ continues to inflict self-paralysis while parasitical elements continue to feed on the toil and sweat of those making honest living and who should have been lauded and rewarded instead of being harassed and hounded.

If people tolerate corruption and extortion which are instead being looked upon as “the other livelihood”; then such factors will only prohibit creation of opportunities for livelihood. The problem is that when every edifice of progress and development, from the so-called system of governance to economic infrastructure to public trust has been systematically degraded or rendered infructuous, then where can those wonderful sounding visions be built except in dreams.

DailyDevotion Turning Back or Walking with Jesus?

Do you also want to go away? —John 6:67 What a penetrating question! Our Lord’s words often hit home for us when He speaks in the simplest way. In spite of the fact that we know who Jesus is, He asks, “Do you also want to go away?” We must continually maintain an adventurous attitude toward Him, despite any potential personal risk.

“From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more” (John 6:66). They turned back from walking with Jesus; not into sin, but away from Him. Many people today are pouring their lives out and working for Jesus Christ, but are not really walking with Him. One thing God constantly requires of us is a oneness with Jesus Christ.

After being set apart through sanctification, we should discipline our lives spiritually to maintain this intimate oneness. When God gives you a clear determination of His will for you, all your striving to maintain that relationship by some particular method is completely unnecessary. All that is required is to live a natural life of absolute dependence on Jesus Christ.

Never try to live your life with God in any other way than His way. And His way means absolute devotion to Him. Showing no concern for the uncertainties that lie ahead is the secret of walking with Jesus.

Peter saw in Jesus only someone who could minister salvation to him and to the world. But our Lord wants us to be fellow laborers with Him. In John 6:70 Jesus lovingly reminded Peter that he was chosen to go with Him. And each of us must answer this question for ourselves and no one else: “Do you also want to go away?”

Quotes

Respect is what we owe; love, what we give. ~ Philip James Bailey

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022

Post-mortem

US’ real strategic color of selfishness, hypocrisy revealed in Ukraine crisis

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ince dramatic changes took place in Ukraine, the US, which had repeatedly promised to protect Kiev at critical moments and continued to “add fuel to the fire” of the situation, has once again come into the spotlight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a video speech complained that Western countries have abandoned Ukraine and left it to defend itself alone.

Some Western netizens even asked: Where has the US been which provoked the war and said it “stands with Ukraine?”

However, has the US really disappeared? On the contrary, it is quite busy gaining more “strategic interests” from the flames of war in Ukraine. The latest remarks by the US on the Ukraine situation released by the White House have underlined two points: First, turning Russia into “a pariah on the international stage” through sanctions and other measures; second, NATO has been “more united and more determined than ever” and this is “good news.”

As for Ukraine, which Washington uses as a pawn, in addition to reiterating that the US wouldn’t send troops there, Washington only simply said it “will support the Ukrainian people as they defend their country,” and “will provide humanitarian relief to ease their suffering.” Washington has once again displayed its selfishness and hypocrisy to the world.

People have seen that after the US pushed Ukraine into the fire, it stood aside, pretending to care about the country and saying “I support you, keep fighting!”

It is fair to say the evolution of the situation in Ukraine until today is a geopolitical tragedy.

From the very beginning, it’s a bitter result of the US’ strategic selfishness and shortsightedness.

As early as 1998 when the US Senate approved NATO’s eastward expansion plan, the late senior US diplomat George Kennan had foreseen today’s tragedy. He said then, “This expansion would make the Founding Fathers of this country turn over in their graves.”

However, the arrogant American elites always think they can profit from crises. For years, the US has incited conflicts, manipulated the situations from offshore and reaped benefits. It is accustomed to be the one who adds the fuel to the fire without paying any cost. What it wants is to realize its instant interests. The US shows no consideration for the suffering of the locals pushed into the forefront. When there is a real crisis, the so-called commitments it initially made will only become empty diplomatic rhetoric. Those politicians don’t care about the suffering of local people at all, but attempt to attract attention under the guise of “humanitarianism.”

This reminds people of when it abandoned the former Afghan regime last year, the US also said on multiple occasions it would provide “humanitarian” assistance to Afghanistan. But shockingly, the reality is that the so-called US “humanitarian” assistance hasn’t been provided to the Afghan people, but the US carved up the $7 billion in frozen funds that Afghanistan’s central bank had deposited in

New York. As the culprit of the Afghan issue, after satisfying its own strategic interests, the US only left the locals “an avalanche of hunger and poverty,” leading to the severe malnutrition of millions of children in Afghanistan.

The US often talks about humanity, justice and morality, but what it really does is calculating interests. Washington’s strategic selfishness and hypocrisy have been laid bare again and again in international political practices.

Reports indicate that at least 37 million people have been displaced in and from Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, the Philippines, Libya and Syria as a direct result of the wars fought by the US since September 11, 2001. There is even a saying that wherever the US “intervenes,” conflicts, chaos and terrorism will appear.

A country is called a major power not because of how strong its ability to form cliques or to realize its own self-interests is.

What matters is its responsibility and ability to safeguard international peace. If a country only cares about its own interests, fuels the flames everywhere and constantly exports chaos to others, no matter how powerful it is, it is inevitable its credibility will go bankrupt and its hegemony will come to an end.

For countries and regions that still have fantasies or act as pawns of the US, the Ukraine crisis is a good reminder: A “partner” who announces “good news” when you are in difficulties is untrustworthy.

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Need to approach 33% women’s quota with fresh and progressive mindset

he Naga Rising welcomes the resolution adopted on the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) by the consultative meeting held on March 9.

It is heartening to note that the august gathering approached the issue with a fresh and progressive mindset.

The 33% quota for women in ULB is a provision sanctioned by the Constitution and denying its implementation amounts to a constitutional violation. The issue cannot be resolved with appeasement policy such as having nominated members of women in ULB. Having already adopted the constitutional provision, the state government is duty-bound to implement the constitutional provision without further delay.

The resolution rightly observed the elections to the ULB should be conducted as per the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 that mandates selfgovernance in urban areas such as cities and towns.

Whereas, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 that mandates local self-governance with similar provisions in rural areas such as villages is not applicable to Nagaland.

Therefore, our traditional village institutions such as our village councils remain unaffected and will continue to serve as the custodians of our customary practices as guaranteed under Art 371(A).

Reason and logic has prevailed on how we apply our customary practices.

The collective wisdom has also avoided an embarrassment by finding a political route to resolve the issue rather than the

state government’s deterrence being superseded by the court in securing the implementation of women reservation in ULB. It would be a shame for the Nagas as a whole if the court were to issue a judicial order to implement the constitutional provision as we pride ourselves of being blessed with an egalitarian social order where gender-based discrimination is alien to the land.

Beyond the legal arguments, today gender equality, gender sensitivity, gender equity, gender neutrality have become globally accepted vocabularies in conversations around political representation, human development discourse, combating climate change.

One of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to achieve gender equality and women empowerment where women’s participation in decisionmaking is seen as a crucial step towards achieving the goal. Nagaland should be playing a pro-active role in contributing to achieving this global goal.

As the state government implements the constitutional provision in the coming days, The Naga Rising would like to urge the government to avoid viewing the women’s reservation in ULB through the narrow prism of financial resources because the real issue is about ensuring women’s representation and participation in political decision-making.

It is important to keep the focus on how best to leverage women’s participation in ULB and not just to increase the state exchequer.

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Justice with a gender perspective Let us centre the female migrant workers and her struggles

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n spite of progress in many spheres we could hear and see violence against women. Though awareness has increased on legal rights but still there is still injustice happening around the world with women. Recently, we have observed international women’s day on 8th March.

The theme was gender equality for a sustainable tomorrow.

There are many areas where we have to ensure gender equality for the progress of humanity. It is important to have women in the legal system like judges and lawyers.

Though we have many female lawyers, the number of judges is few around the world.

We should be aware that forty per cent of judges were women in 2017, which is 35 per cent more than in 2008.

In 1946, Eleanor Roosevelt famously penned an “open letter to the women of the world,” urging their increased involvement in national and international affairs. In most European countries, there are more women than men professional judges or magistrates; however, women represent 41 per cent of the judges in national supreme courts and only 25 per cent of court presidents.

International organisations and governments from around the world have taken many steps for increased participation of women in different spheres. Despite women’s increased engagement in public life, they remain significantly underrepresented in decision-making positions. In fact, a relatively small number of women have been, or are part of, the judiciary, particularly at senior judicial leadership positions. It is important to have more women in judiciary as women’s representation in the judiciary is key to ensuring that courts represent their citizens, address their concerns and hand down sound judgments. By their mere presence, women judges enhance the legitimacy of courts, sending a powerful signal that they are open and accessible to those who seek recourse to justice. An International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) study came to a similar conclusion- that lower representation of women in the judiciary was often due to gender stereotyping.

The United Nations has proclaimed 10th March as the International Day of Women Judges. There is no shadow of doubt that this day will make a positive impact in the near future. The entry of women judges into spaces from which they had historically been excluded has been a positive step in the direction of judiciaries being perceived as being more transparent, inclusive, and representative of the people whose lives they affect. While equality in the judiciary has been historically uneven, steps are being taken to remedy this as evidenced by the declaration by the United Nations General Assembly of 10 March as the International Day of Women Judges.

The representation of women in the judiciary is significant for many reasons. It ensures an effective legal system and also motivates many other young women to become part of the legal system and strengthen the judiciary. In recent years we have seen violence against women and girls in India. It is important to have female judges for more effective judgment. We need to do more research and find out the number of women judges in the country and around the world which would inspire young women and we must ensure that more women judges become reality.

In spite of challenges, many women have paved the way towards the highest courts but more women judges are needed if we want to achieve gender equality and sustainable development. Let us join in celebrating this first annual International Day of Women Judges to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judiciary, to celebrate the progress that has been made and raise awareness about the challenges ahead. Justice with gender perspectives shall certainly bring a sustainable tomorrow for all of us.

Ranjan K Baruah With direct inputs from UN publication Feedback may be sent to bkranjan@gmail.com

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he migrant exodus, a direct result of an illconceived lockdown announcement, was the heaviest human cost of the first COVID-19 wave in the country. The reverse migration constituted a complex socio-economic phenomenon that was at its core a reflection of years of policy neglect. While it induced numerous knee-jerk reactions in the form of a renewed interest in the subject in policy spaces and a few ill-planned government schemes, a deep understanding of its nuanced nature remains elusive. The introduction of PM-Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana as a stop-gap measure to address the food insecurity birthed by the pandemic and lockdown is a case in point. Activists had pointed out the anomaly in using decade-old census data to identify beneficiaries of the scheme.

There is an information deficit that primarily arises from a lack of reliable statistical data with which to produce appropriate policy responses, which forms the core of the issue. The census, NSO reports, PLFS survey reports provide an incomplete picture that does not fully capture trends of seasonal migration. Gender/ caste-based perspective is also in most cases absent.

In the popular imagination, migration is often wrongly understood to be a primarily male-dominated phenomenon, with the result that female migrants are not discussed or factored in during policy framing. Although the neoliberal order has created an increased demand for female labour, with entire value chains depending on their labour, rarely are there discussions on the providers of this indispensable labour.

This invisibilisation, studies say, arises mostly because much of female internal migration is thought to be a consequence of marriage. This is only partly true. While the primary reason attributed to female migration is in fact marriage, the secondary and tertiary reasons are often employment-related. The mainstream media fails to

fully capture the different facets of the duress faced by female labourers in the country’s distress zones.

Only a few media organisations have brought out the misery faced by women in the country’s climate-change hotspots.

Unavailability of livelihood opportunities in home villages as a result of stagnation of agriculture, climatechange-induced distress, other socio-economic and political factors force entire families to shift permanently or temporarily to urban or semi-urban locations. These locations are more often than not hostile to the needs of the seasonal migrants, affecting the women and the children the most. A significant proportion of female migrants get absorbed as domestic workers in their host states. In the absence of a strict regulatory framework and an antagonistic state apparatus, this category of workers form one of the most vulnerable groups amongst migrant labourers.

Many labour-intensive industries in the manufacturing sector, construction have a high proportion of female labour. Some of these sectors are also completely women-driven. Agriculture sector also relies heavily on cheaper female labour, to the extent that it is largely exploitative. Women’s roles as primary caregivers put them in charge of reproductive labour after long backbreaking hours of productive labour. These trends are repeated in the sites to which they migrate, with the result that the female migrant labourers continue to be victims of these practices with no hopes of respite.

This is evident from the income gap, lack of social security covers, absence of a mechanism to check adherence to labour rights among others. In this way, the female migrant labourers find themselves doubly oppressed owing to their disadvantageous socio-economic situation.

Worst victims of Aadhaar and digital exclusion Most social security schemes and programmes do not factor in this footloose population and do not have

a portability feature, causing them to be one of the worst victims of Aadhaar and digital exclusion. Possession of documents such as Aadhaar showing permanent residence, permanent phone numbers and bank accounts are often preconditions to accessing most government schemes, causing the seasonal migrants to be excluded from its benefits by its very design. Maternity and other women’s health and nutrition-related schemes do not even consider female seasonal migrants as one of their intended beneficiaries.

Due to a lack of data on their numbers, it’s not possible to know whether or not these women have benefitted from these programmes. This is also true for adolescent girls, who are also members of the migrating units.

The labour ministry has, however, assured that with the completion of registration of all unorganised workers in the e-Shram portal, the accessibility of government schemes will become more universal and inclusive. But given the track record of the current regime, widespread rigging of data to suit their narrative will have to be expected. The premature celebration for completing 25 crore registrations points to this. The National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) is also reportedly riddled with technical complications. The over-emphasis placed on registration, rather than on service delivery is also not hope-inducing.

An Advisory for Women Migrant Workers was issued by the National Commission for Women during the national COVID-19 lockdown in an effort to “address the needs of Internal Women Migrants of India during the Covid-19 Lockdown”. Prior to this, there have been no sustained efforts made to protect the interests of internal women or adolescent girl migrants.

As a response to a question asked in parliament regarding the beneficiaries of the advisory, it was revealed that the Union government did not possess any data, exposing the government’s lackadaisical approach to-

wards the betterment of this community.

There have been no focussed interventions aimed at addressing the needs of this especially vulnerable section. Additionally, the lax enforcement of existing legislation such as the InterState Migrant Workmen Act, the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008, now subsumed under the Code on Social Security Act has hurt the interests of migrant labourers, affecting the female labourers disproportionately.

Unionising capacity is also minimal for women migrant workers due to the transient nature of their job along with the diktats of patriarchy which limit their potential for organising and political participation. Multiple surveys during the elections to UP, an important sender state has also shown that migrants, who form a considerable chunk of the population seldom return to their home villages to cast votes. Even otherwise, being away from their constituencies for the most part of the year, these migrants can rarely identify with the political pulse of their home villages. Therefore, unlike their counterparts in the organised sector who seem to have considerable negotiating power as witnessed by the numerous instances of political assertions witnessed throughout the history of the trade union movements, migrant labourers have had to reel under political pressure.

It is thus now more clear than ever that this is a group that requires concerted government protection and focused action. Policy interventions specifically aimed at their well-being are essential, botched, onetime measures will no longer suffice. This Women’s Day, let us recognise their oppression, try and understand what makes them vulnerable and urge the regime to appreciate the invisible labour that keeps our economy rolling.

Md. Nadimul Haque is MP, Rajya Sabha. Anjana Kesav is his legislative assistant under the LAMP Fellowship.

(As published in The Wire)

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Trinamool’s Goa partner MGP ‘our natural ally’, says Fadnavis them, we’ll get a thumping majority. How can Congress form the government if it doesn’t trust its own MLAs and locks them up?” Mr Fadnavis was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. The MGP -- which is currently in alliance with Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress, which is expected to get enough seats to play the kingmaker -- has indicated that it has also received feelers from the Congress as well.

After helping the BJP come to power in the state in 2017 despite the Congress emerging as the single largest party, Sudhin Dhavlikar was unceremoniously dropped from the BJP government in Goa in March 2019 -- shortly after the death of Goa’s three-time Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and the advent of the current Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant.

But the MGP chief, who had since vowed never to tie-up the BJP again, appears to have had a conditional change of heart.

India needs to be ready to fight future wars with indigenous weapons: Naravene

cil called for decisive action to end the conflict.

The Security Council held its seventh meeting in two weeks related to the unfolding situation.

“Simply put, millions of lives have been shattered,” Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator said.

Indeed, the reach of humanitarian efforts can only go so far without the committed cooperation of Ukraine and the Russian Federation to ensure civilian protection and the maintenance of safe corridors for people wanting to escape the

violence and those delivering critical aid. Some civilians are unable to escape at a time when 1.7 million have already fled the country since the conflict began on February 24, while those who remain are facing cuts of essential services.

Voicing an extra sense of dread over the impact the conflict will have on the wider world, Griffiths expressed deep worry about the consequences on vulnerable people living half a world away, with food prices spiking and supplies uncertain.

“We have the capacity and the know-how to meet the most urgent needs in Ukraine, if the parties cooperate, but make no mistake, we are unable to meet the needs of civilians today; I hope we will not fail them tomorrow,” he had said, summarising the widespread ongoing humanitarian efforts alongside enormous and growing needs blanketed by spreading violence.

SC grants bail to Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict Supreme Court adjourns hearing on contempt case against Vijay Mallya

Former IB officer ‘rapes’ 17-yr-old girl in Delhi

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (IANS): Amid reports of EVM mishandling, the Congress has said the allegations are serious and questioned whether the Election Commission has become an extended arm of the BJP. Leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge said, “The reports of EVM mishandling are very serious.”He said the EC should respond to the allegations. “If EVMs are being found in Garbage trucks, what does that say about the state of our electoral democracy? Does the EC have any answers? Has it become an extended arm of the BJP govt?”

Akhilesh Yadav had alleged that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were moved illegally in Varanasi just 48 hours before the counting of votes of state elections. His party tweeted the on-camera statement of an official conceding there were ‘lapses’.

Varanasi’s Commissioner Deepak Agarwal appeared to accept that there was a lapse in protocol in the movement of EVMs. However, he insisted that the vote machines in question were only for training purposes.

“If you talk about the protocol for the movement of EVMs, there was a lapse in the protocol, I accept that.

But I can guarantee you, it is impossible to take away machines used in voting,” he said.

A,G. Perarivalan being taken by police personnel. (File)

the President, and does the Governor have any independent discretion in a decision taken by the state cabinet.

The bench also noted that there is sufficient material on record in connection with his conduct during imprisonment, along with his educational qualifications.

Perarivalan was represented by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayan in the apex court. He informed the court that his client was released on parole thrice and there was no complaint regarding his

conduct.

The bench also noted the Central government’s submissions that the state government does not have power to take a stand on mercy petition, especially when the death was commuted to life. Nataraj, opposing bail to Perarivalan, submitted that he has already availed the benefit of a mercy petition once, and his death penalty was commuted to life sentence by the top court in 2014, against the backdrop of delay in considering the mercy petition. He added

MUMBAI, MAR 9 (AGENCIES): The BJP, whose relation with Goa’s Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party had soured in 2019, is in hot pursuit of the Sudhin Dhavlikar-led party, as exit polls once again predicted a hung assembly in Goa. On the eve of counting, BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis -- who is in charge of the coastal state -- said the MGP is the BJP’s “natural ally”. He, however, added that he is “absolutely sure” that the BJP “will get a thumping majority”.

“I’m absolutely sure that BJP will get good results, people are ready to come with us and with

that his remission application has been submitted before the Governor who, in turn, said the competent authority to decide is the President.

Granting bail to Perarivalan, the bench said it will be subject to the satisfaction of the trial court’s conditions and directed him to report to the local police, during the first week of every month. In February last year, the Union Home Ministry had informed the Supreme Court that the Tamil Nadu Governor has recorded that the President is the competent authority to deal with the pardon plea of Perarivalan.

Parole to Perarivalan, who has been in jail since his arrest in 1991, was granted and extended by the Tamil Nadu government periodically.

In 2014, the top court had commuted his death penalty, for aiding in making the bomb, which killed Rajiv Gandhi, to life imprisonment on the ground of delay in deciding their mercy petitions.

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): The Supreme Court adjourned till Thursday hearing on a plea related to the appearance of fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, accused in bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, in a contempt case where he has been found guilty.

A bench comprising justices U U Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat and P S Narasimha on Wednesday posted the contempt case for hearing at 2 PM Thursday after senior advocate and amicus curiae Jaideep Gupta sought adjournment on grounds that he would be busy arguing another case. The top court, on February 10, had fixed the contempt case against Mallya for hearing on Wednesday and had given the fugitive businessman the last opportunity to appear before it either personally or through his lawyer.

The bench had said it has given multiple oppor-

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tunities to Mallya to appear either personally or through a lawyer and had even given specific directions in its last order dated November 30, 2021. Amicus curiae Gupta had said the court has found the contemnor guilty of contempt of court, and punishment has to be imposed.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, had said the court has inherent jurisdiction in contempt cases and that it has given enough opportunity to Mallya, which he has not taken. On November 30 last year, the top court had said it cannot wait any longer and the sentencing

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aspect in the contempt matter against Mallya would be dealt with finally.

Noting that Mallya, who is presently in the United Kingdom, was held guilty of contempt in 2017, and the matter was thereafter to be listed to hear him on the proposed punishment to be awarded to him, it had said that the apex court has waited “sufficiently long”.

The top court had in 2020 dismissed Mallya’s plea seeking a review of its 2017 verdict which held him guilty of contempt for transferring USD 40 million (one million is equal to Rs 10 lakhs) to his children in violation of court orders.

The apex court had noted that as per an office memorandum, under the signature of the deputy secretary (extradition) of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the proceedings for extradition have attained finality and Mallya has “exhausted all avenues for appeal” in the UK.

1 killed, 14 injured in IED blast outside court complex in J&K

An injured civilian being shifted to Government Medical College Hospital, in Jammu, Wednesday. (PTI)

JAMMU, MAR 9 (PTI): In a suspected terrorist act, one person was killed and 14 were injured when a low-intensity IED exploded outside a court complex in Udhampur district of Jammu region on Wednesday, officials said. Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said preliminary investigation

suggests it to be “an act of terrorists but we are investigating the case”.

The improvised explosive device (IED) blast took place around 1 pm in Slathia Chowk where fruit and vegetable vendors put up their carts. DGP Singh said Additional Director General of Police Mukesh Singh had visited the blast site, along

with other top police officials, a team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and bomb disposal experts.

“Preliminary examination suggests a low-intensity IED explosion, but a forensic and minute scrutiny will reveal more accurate facts,” he said, adding that the 14 injured were now out of danger. The DGP told PTI that terrorists have been planning for long to carry out an attack in Jammu region.

“There have been numerous attempts in the past by various terror groups to hit Jammu city which have been foiled by Jammu and Kashmir Police,” he said.

Deputy Commissioner of Udhampur Indu Kanwal Chib said the injured were moved to a hospital and were stable, she said.

ADGP Singh visited the injured at the hospital

and spoke to them. The injured included a woman, an eight-month-old infant, and a Rajasthan resident.

Security was beefed up in and around the town and searches were being conducted in some places, offi-

cials said. In a tweet, Union minister Jitendra Singh said, “I am in touch with DC Indu Chib on minute to minute basis. Exact cause and origin of the blast being worked out...too early to draw any definite conclusion.”

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ment of India, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva and the World Health Organization.

Under the ambit of this, an interim office is being established in Jamnagar to execute the identified technical activities and planning of fully functional WHO GCTM. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghbereyesus, WHO Director General, had announced the establishment of WHO GCTM in India on the occasion of 5th Ayurveda Day on November 13, 2020.

“WHO GCTM would

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With immense pride and joy, the Chakhroma Gazetted Officers’ Krotho (CGOK) extend its heartiest congratulations to Shri Sedevikho Khro on being appointed as the first Chairman of the Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB). The Krotho prays and wishes him all success in his new assignment.

The Krotho would also like to appreciate and acknowledge with gratitude to Shri Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland for appointing one of its member to the prestigious and dignified post.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (IANS): The Supreme C o u r t o n We d n e s d ay granted bail to A.G. Perarivalan, who was convicted for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, noting that he has already spent more than 30 years behind the bars.

A bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao and B.R. Gavai said: “Taking into account, the appellant has spent more than 30 years of incarceration, he is entitled to be released on bail despite vehement opposition of the Additional Solicitor General (representing the Centre), the appellant is directed to be released on bail.”

During the hearing, the bench noted that the decision on Perarivalan’s mercy petition had been delayed, and he had already undergone more than 30 years of imprisonment. It queried Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj, representing the Centre, what is the role of the Governor in sending the remission plea to

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emerge as a centre of global wellness, bolster evidencebased research, training and awareness for Traditional Medicine,” said Modi.

The WHO GCTM would provide leadership on all global health matters related to traditional medicine as well as extend support to member countries in shaping various policies related to traditional medicine research, practices and public health.

The Ministry of AYUSH has collaborated with WHO on many fronts including developing benchmarks documents on training and practice of Ayurveda and Unani System, introducing a second module in the Traditional Medicine Chapter of the International classification of Diseases-11, developing apps like M-yoga, supporting the work of International Pharmacopeia of Herbal Medicine (IPHM) and other research studies etc.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (IANS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This would be the first and only global outposted Centre (office) for traditional medicine across the globe.

The cabinet signed the Host Country agreement between the Central government and the World Health Organization (WHO) to approve the establishment of GCTM. The WHO GCTM will be established in Jamnagar under the Ministry of AYUSH. A Joint Task Force (JTF) is constituted for coordination, execution and monitoring of activities for the establishment of this Centre.

JTF comprises representatives from the govern-

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (IANS): Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows that a conventional war can happen and the country needs to be ready to fight future wars with indigenous weapons. “Is the war being fought in cyberspace or through air-conditioned chambers?” General Naravane asked. He then replied that this war shows that a “conventional war could happen”.

“The war we are seeing is being fought physically on the ground,” the Army chief told mediapersons at a function in the national capital on Tuesday. He also said that the “biggest lesson that we can learn from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is that India needs to be ready to fight future wars with indigenous weapons.”

The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered the 14th day.

On Tuesday, the United National Security Coun-

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NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a former Intelligence Bureau officer in Central Delhi’s Karol Bagh by luring her on the pretext of giving her a job, police said on Wednesday.

The 60-year-old accused is a friend of the victim’s father, they said.

According to the police, the girl has completed high school and is pursuing a beautician’s course.

On March 7, the accused took her to a hotel and allegedly raped her.

He then dropped her back home and war ned her against narrating the incident to her parents. However, a day later on Women’s Day, the victim mustered the courage to share her ordeal with them.Based on her statement, the accused has been booked under Section 376 (rape) of the IPC and POCSO Act. The victim was also counselled, an officer said.

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(From p-1) High School area and the adjoining habitations are the worst hit areas in Kohima where only about 150 households have piped water connectivity.

There are about 80 staff looking after the entire pipe connectivity in the town as per the data shared by PHED Urban Division executive engineer Subongyanger.

Raju Thapa, a prominent water supplier in high school and adjoining areas, also known as “Aqua-man”, told Nagaland Post that he had been supplying

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Ukrainian people.

On Tuesday, Zelensky said that he had “cooled down” about Ukraine’s bid to join NATO amid Russia’s war with the Eastern European country.

“Regarding NATO, I have cooled down regarding this question long ago after we understood that NATO is not prepared to accept Ukraine,” Zelensky told ABC News in an exclusive interview that aired Monday MUMBAI, MAR 9 (PTI): The Reserve night.

Bank on Wednesday said it has not authorised any external agency to redress public complaints against regulated entities. Instances of misinformation being water to over 50 households for the past spread through certain sections of the social media about the Reserve Bank two years.

Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021 He acknowledged that the water (RB-IOS) - have come to the notice of the supply business has been flourishing over RBI, the central banks said in a statement. the years as everybody needed water for These messages are conveying to the survival. On a good day, he said he made public at large to lodge their complaints around five to six trips and charged Rs against entities regulated by the RBI 1,300 for 2,000 litres of water, while on through third parties for a charge/fee or other days he barely made one or two otherwise for early redress of grievances, trips. it said. “It is clarified that RBI does not He revealed that there were more have any such arrangement with any enthan 80 water tankers in the State Capital tity for (the) redress of grievances against the Regulated Entities (REs). at present.

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and heavier Sukhoi-25 jets – and these are the only planes Ukrainian pilots could fly immediately without additional training.

Zelensky slams the West: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed the West Wednesday in response to the latest delay in getting fresh fighter jets to Ukrainian pilots.

Zelensky panned Washington’s concerns as “a technical issue” in his Wednesday address to the

legislators to speak on the demand for an early solution.

He termed the Wednesday’s consultative meeting as one of the highest intellectual gatherings the state has witnessed, where all the representatives shared their opinions.

He said both the resolutions were adopted after a lengthy discussion, while clarifying that though the State government was a facilitator in the Naga peace process, “we are serious because how long do we have to wait” and raising the issue on the eve of every election would not help.

He mentioned that as people wanted an early solution, all the participants at the consultative meet too expressed their desire for an early solution.

As some major political parties abstained from attending the earlier consul-

tative meet held on October 15, 2020, Kronu explained that the Wednesday’s consultative meet was organised after UDA came into being.

He further informed the media that a delegation led by Rio, Patton and Zeliang would leave for New Delhi on Thursday to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Though the government’s role as a facilitator was limited, he claimed that it had gone out of its way to play the role “very pro-actively” because any outcome would impact the people, and it was important to convey the voice of the people to the negotiating parties through a consultation.

Earlier, the UDA chairman gave the opening remark at the consultative meet, while the deputy chief minister delivered a speech and the chief minister gave the keynote address. The AG briefed the meeting on the implications of not holding ULB elections without women reserva-tion.

Besides Mmhonlumo, the meeting was also cochaired by NPF legislators Yitachu. Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) general secretary Rev Z Keyho pronounced invoca-tion prayer, while State chaplain Rev TW Yamyap Konyak proposed benediction prayer.

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(From p-1) On Tuesday, Poland proposed transferring its MiG-29 jets to U.S. Ramstein Air Base in Germany so the fighters could be sent to Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been pleading with Western countries to supply the jets to help in his nation fight against Russia.

Ukraine’s air force fleet consists of ageing Soviet-era MiG-29 and Sukhoi-27 jets,

collected from residents of a particular town for the town’s upkeep.

On repeated consultative meets over women reservation in ULBs, Mmhonlumo acknowledged that, following the Supreme Court order, series of meetings were held as ULB elections could not be held due to stiff opposition from CSOs. He said holding the polls without consulting the civil society groups would have become another contentious issue.

Highest intellectual gathering: Kronu Meanwhile, Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs minister Neiba Kronu, who chaired the consultative meeting and was present at the press conference, told re-porters, with the resolution having adopted, CSOs could organise “any kind” of meeting and invite the

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equivalent loosening giving a corresponding boost.

The current bout of tightening is an unwelcome development for a world economy that, despite historically loose monetary conditions in developed markets, is already threatened by the knock-on effect of oil prices at over $120 a barrel and supply chain setbacks caused by sanctions on Russia and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Goldman Sachs’ global financial conditions index (FCI) stood at 100.7 points at Tuesday’s close, a level last reached in February 2016 that is 70 basis points (bps) tighter than the index’s long-run average of 100 points and 110 bps tighter

than prior to Russia’s invasion.

The rise has been led by the Russian FCI, which soared to 123 from around 98 at the start of February, the tightest on record in data going back to 2007, driven by the rouble losing a third of its value and a doubling of interest rates.

If cur rent dynamics push inflation steadily higher, and “if the central banks take their mandates seriously, you will see a further (tightening) in financial conditions,” said Rene Albrecht, strategist at DZ Bank.

“Economic dynamics will slow down further, inflation will be high nonetheless and you will see second-round effects and then you get a stagflation scenario,” he added, referring to a combination of rising inflation and slower economic growth.

press conference at Civil Secretariat conference hall IT&C adviser Mmhonlumo Kikon, who co-chaired the consultative meet, said all confusions over ULBs were cleared at the meeting as the attendees gave their full support to hold the polls.

“Everybody supported 33% reservation for women in ULBs,” he claimed and termed the de-velopment “historic”.

He informed the media that the chief minister, deputy chief minister, UDA chairman and advo-cate general (AG) KN Balgopal clearly explained before the House the situation keeping in mind the Supreme Court order. Thereafter, he claimed that a consensus was reached to go ahead with the elections.

When the matter was placed before the House, he said the participants raised their hands on the resolution not once but twice.

To a query when the ULB elections would be held, the adviser replied that certain modalities would have to be worked out, including filing a response to the apex court, before the schedule could be announced. He added that more information would be shared in a few weeks’ time.

Regarding urban taxation, he mentioned that the chief minister and AG explained that taxes were

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LONDON, MAR 9 (REUTERS): Global financial conditions are at their tightest since early 2016, driven by soaring energy prices, sliding stocks and market turmoil stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Financial conditions reflect the availability of funding in an economy and, perceived as strongly correlated with future growth, are watched closely by central bankers. How loose or tight they are dictates spending, saving and investment plans of businesses and households.

Goldman Sachs, which uses metrics such as exchange rates, equity swings and borrowing costs to compile the most widely used financial conditions indexes, has in the past shown a 100-basis-point tightening in conditions crimps growth by one percentage point in the coming year, with an

(From p-1) six weeks to re-port back on how it proposed to implement 33% reservation for women in municipal and town councils, cautioning that the court was open to issuing a judicial order to secure 33% reservation for women if the administration didn’t take steps on its own.

The top court was hearing a plea filed by People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) and oth-ers seeking to hold elections for all Municipalities and Town Councils in Nagaland forthwith in accordance with Section 23A of the Nagaland Municipal (First Amendment) Act, 2006 and the Notification of the State Government.

The state government’s decision to hold the ULB elections in 2017, under the then chief min-ister TR Zeliang, snowballed into a major crisis as the tribal hohos and civil societies opposed the move asserting that it would infringe on the special rights guaranteed by Article 371 (A) of the Constitution.

The issue also led to breakdown of law and order in the State, claiming the lives of two youth, while government and private properties were also damaged as the state witnessed vio-lent protests.

Confusion on ULB issue cleared: Mmhonlumo Later, addressing a

Ukraine war at second-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped

WASHINGTON, MAR 9 (AP): Two weeks into its war in Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II. But the invading force of more than 150,000 troops retains large and possibly decisive advantages in firepower as they bear down on key cities.

Moscow’s main objective — toppling the Kyiv government and replacing it with Kremlin-friendly leadership — remains elusive, and its overall offensive has been slowed by an array of failings, including a lack of coordination between air and ground forces and an inability to fully dominate Ukraine’s skies.

The Pentagon on Tuesday estimated that Russia retains about 95% of the combat power it has deployed in Ukraine, accounting for weapons and vehicles destroyed or made inoperable as well as troops killed and wounded. Those losses,

Ukrainians cross an improvised path under a destroyed bridge while fleeing Irpin, in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine,

while modest at first glance, are significant for two weeks of fighting.

Two weeks of war have created a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine that has accelerated in recent days. The United Nations estimates that 2 million Ukrainians have fled their country, and the number is expected to grow.

Russia likely has had between 2,000 and 4,000 troops killed thus far, said Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, director of the Defense Intel-

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ligence Agency, adding that his agency has “low confidence” in its estimate.

With no sign of Russian President Vladimir Putin backing away, the war appears likely to drag on. CIA Director William Burns told a congressional panel Tuesday that Putin is frustrated and likely to “double down” in Ukraine.

He said that could mean “an ugly next few weeks” as the fighting intensifies.

Whether and how the conflict might expand is a

major concern in the West, not least because Putin has said he will not tolerate unlimited U.S. or NATO arms supplies to Ukraine.

NATO in tur n has warned against the Russian conflict spilling over Ukraine’s border into a NATO country like Poland or Romania. Poland on Tuesday offered to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to U.S. control at an air base in Germany, presumably leaving to Washington the question of whether and how to get the planes to Ukraine. The Pentagon quickly shot down the idea, calling it untenable in light of Ukraine’s contested airspace.

Some worry that a frustrated Putin could escalate the conflict in dangerous ways. A few days into the war, he invoked the prospect of nuclear war by announcing he had put his nuclear forces on heightened alert, although U.S. officials detected no threatening changes in Russia’s nuclear posture.

Thousands evacuated from Kyiv: Zelenskyy KYIV, MAR 9 (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says efforts are under way to evacuate some 18,000 people from the capital Kyiv and embattled towns near it.

He said on Wednesday the efforts are part of broader evacuation attempts by multiple humanitarian corridors within Ukraine, and warned Russian forces against violating cease-fire promises.

He appealed again for foreign air support, saying “send us planes.” Western powers have sent military equipment and beefed up forces on Ukraine’s eastern flank, but have been wary of providing air support and getting drawn into a direct war with Russia. He also issued an appeal, unusually in Russian, to urge Russian soldiers to leave. “Our resistance for almost two weeks has shown you that we will not surrender, because this is our home. It is our families and children. We will fight until we can win back our land,” he said. “You can still save yourselves if you just go home.”

IAEA loses contact with Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine VIENNA, MAR 9 (PTI): The Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was taken over by Russian forces last month, has stopped transmitting data to the IAEA, the UN atomic watchdog has said, expressing deep concern for the staff working under Russian troops at the nuclear site in northern Ukraine.

The Chernobyl site is not currently operational and handling of nuclear material has been halted. The facility holds decommissioned reactors as well as radioactive waste facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA) said, citing information from Ukraine’s nuclear regulator.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi “indicated that remote data transmission from safeguards monitoring systems installed at the Chornobyl NPP had been lost,” the Vienna-based agency said in a statement on Tuesday.

“The Agency is looking into the status of safeguards monitoring systems in other locations in Ukraine

and will provide further information soon,” it said.

The agency said it had been informed by Ukrainian officials that it is becoming “increasingly urgent” to rotate staff for the “safe management” of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, where some 210 personnel have been working for almost two weeks straight since Russian forces seized control of the facility.

On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a special military operation against Ukraine.

“In contrast to the current situation for staff at Ukraine’s operating nuclear power plants who are rotating regularly, the same shift has been on duty at the Chernobyl NPP since the day before the Russian military entered the site of the 1986 accident on February 24, in effect living there for the past 13 days,” the statement said, citing Ukraine’s nuclear regulator.

The staff has been effectively living at the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster for the past 13 days

and while they have access to food, water and medicine to a “limited extent,” their situation is “worsening,” the IAEA said.

“I’m deeply concerned about the difficult and stressful situation facing staff at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the potential risks this entails for nuclear safety. I call on the forces in effective control of the site to urgently facilitate the safe rotation of personnel there,” IAEA chief Grossi said in the statement.

Grossi has repeatedly stressed that staff operating nuclear facilities must be able to rest and work in regular shifts, asserting that this is crucial for overall nuclear safety.

Their capacity to make decisions free of undue pressure is among the seven indispensable pillars of nuclear safety and security he outlined at a meeting of the IAEA’s Board of Governors on 2 March, convened to address the safety, security and safeguards implications of the situation in Ukraine, the IAEA said.

China hopes ‘proper settlement’ for Pak PM says ‘next target’ Indian Airlines plane hijacker who was Ladakh standoff in March 11 talks is now Asif Ali Zardari running business in Pakistan killed

Israel’s president travels to Turkey as countries heal rift

China sends aid to Ukraine, nixes sanctions

Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Isaac Herzog

ANKARA, MAR 9 TURKEY (AP): Israeli President Isaac Herzog travels to Turkey on Wednesday, becoming the first Israeli leader to visit in 14 years, as the two countries move to turn a new page in their troubled relationship.

Herzog is scheduled to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara before travelling to Istanbul for meetings with Turkey’s Jewish community there.

Turkey and Israel were once close allies, but the relationship frayed under Erdogan, who is an outspoken critic of Israel’s policies toward the Palestinians.

Israel, for its part, has been angered by Erdogan’s embrace of Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. Israel considers Hamas a terrorist group.

The countries withdrew their ambassadors in 2010 after Israeli forces stormed a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying humanitarian aid for the Palestinians that broke an Israeli blockade.

The incident resulted in

the deaths of nine Turkish activists.

Relations broke down again in 2018 when Turkey, angered by the US moving its embassy to Jerusalem, once more recalled its ambassador from Israel, prompting Israel to also recall its envoy. The two countries have not so far reappointed ambassadors.

The steps toward a rapprochement with Israel comes as Turkey, beset by economic troubles, has been trying to end its international isolation by normalising its frayed ties with several countries of the region, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

In the first step toward reconciliation, Erdogan called Herzog by phone after the Israeli head of state took office last year and the two have held several telephone conversations since then.

Erdogan has also spoken to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett following the release of an Israeli couple who were arrested in Istanbul on suspicion of spying.

BEIJING, MAR 9 (AP): China says it is sending humanitarian aid including food and daily necessities worth 5 million yuan (USD 791,000) to Ukraine while continuing to oppose sanctions against Russia over its invasion.

Fo r e i g n M i n i s t r y spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters an initial batch was sent to the Ukrainian Red Cross on Wednesday with more to follow “as soon as possible.”

China has largely backed Russia in the conflict and Zhao reiterated Beijing’s opposition to biting economic sanctions against Moscow.

Zhao told reporters at a daily briefing that “wielding the stick of sanctions at every turn will never bring peace and security but cause serious difficulties to the economies and livelihoods of the countries concerned.”

He said China and Russia will “continue to carry out normal trade cooperation, including oil and gas trade, in the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.”

China has sought to blame the United States for instigating the conflict, citing what it calls Washington’s failure to adequately consider Russia’s “legitimate” security concerns in the face of North Atlantic Treaty Organization expansion.

NEW DELHI, MARCH 9 (IANS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said his “gun” was now aimed at PPP cochairperson Asif Ali Zardari who he said was his “next target”, Dawn reported.

The prime minister was addressing a rally in Karachi. “Now my first target, who has been under my radar for a long time, is Asif Ali Zardari,” he said.

The premier also accused the former president of using the “police and thugs to get people killed”, engaging in theft and corruption and laundering money abroad. “Asif Zardari, your time is near,” he warned the PPP leader, Dawn reported.

Khan also said that Zardari had funds earmarked to force PTI members to switch loyalties.

“One of my MNAs told me he was offered Rs 200 million,” he claimed.

He lashed out at the

Imran Khan

PPP co-chairperson for allegedly feigning sickness when he was summoned for hearings by the National Accountability Bureau in graft cases.

Turning his guns on other Opposition leaders, the prime minister called PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif a “boot polisher”, saying he came up with different excuses every other time in courts to get hearings extended. “Your time has come as well. You know that after the next three months you will be behind the bars,” the premier said.

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a “businessman” in Karachi who Indian intelligence officials said was Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim, involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814 and fatal stabbing of passenger Rupin Katyal.

According to digital news agency ‘Chippa’, run by ‘momentiquemedia’ which has an address and telephone numbers of Karachi, “one person died in firing near a shop at Akthar Colony Sector A, Gali (lane) number four. The body was transferred to Jinnah hospital.”

T h e s a m e a ge n c y, which puts out news in Urdu, had identified the “victim” as Zahid, 44, and later quoted Senior Superintendent of Police (Karachi east) as saying that initial investigation indicated it to

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With immense pride and joy, the Longkhumtsür Telongjem Dimapur would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Er. Anungla Imchen daughter of Mr. Ayimneken Imchen of Longkhum Village on her promotion as Mechanical Engineer (First lady from Longkhum Village) The Longkhumtsür Telongjem Dimapur prays and wishes her success in her future endeavours.

Sd/Chakrennungla General Secretary LTD

Karachi.

According to reports, Rauf Asgar, the brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group’s founder Masood Azhar, had joined the funeral procession of the businessman in Karachi. Rauf is at present operational chief of the terror group.

The ill-fated IC-814 aircraft of Indian Airlines, with 176 passengers including five hijackers and 15 crew members on board, was hijacked from Nepal on December 24, 1999.

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Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim

be a case of personal rivalry.

The SSP had further said that four people had entered the shop where the businessman was fired four to five times.

However, the officials in India said that the businessman killed was Ibrahim who was living under a false identity of Zahid Akhund for many years.

Code-named “doctor” during the 1999 hijacking, Ibrahim was the owner of Crescent Furniture located inside Akhtar Colony in

Y MANKHAO LED NATIONALIST DEMOCRATIC PROGRESSIVE PARTY (NDPP) OF 46 A/C MON TOWN CONSULTATIVE MEETING

Leaders and public under 46 A/C Mon Town, who have voted for the NDPP in the last General Election in favour of Mr. Y Mankhao and also inclusive of all the new comers in the later days till date had a consultative meeting on 5th March, 2022 at the party’s office (Mr. Methna Residence). The prominent party functionaries from the grass-root polling station level to the state, expressing commitment to the candidature of Mr. Y Mankhao and agreed upon for the coming General Election.

The new comers to the party from the last General Election NPF, NPP and Congress candidates to the party fold were warmly welcomed. The house tentatively express their continuous commitment for the candidature of Mr. Y Mankhao for the coming General Election followed by the new comers expressing their discouragement with their old candidates reiterate their support and commitment in whatever colour or party Mr. Y Mankhao shall be contesting.

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The Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) would like to thank all the Individuals & Organizations for their contributions during the 60th SASA wrestling cum Games and Sports meet 2022 which was held from 27th January to 4th February and also in preparation for the 50th ASA meet 2022.

1. Er. Zale Neikha, Hon’ble Advisor, Youth Resources & Sports, Government of Nagaland.

2. Shri. Medo Yhokha, Hon’ble Advisor, Technical Education & Election, Government of Nagaland.

3. Dr. Nicky Kire, Hon’ble Advisor, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Government of Nagaland.

4. Shr. Keneizhakho Nakhro, Hon’ble MLA. 5. Shri. Khriehu Liezietsu, Hon’ble MLA. 6. Er. Kropol Vitsu, Ex MLA, 15th Southern Angami Constituency II. 7. Er. Lhoubizo Kesiyie, President, Angami Sports Association & his Colleagues.

8. Mr. Videlalie Zashiimo, IPS, DIG Border Dimapur.

9. Er. K. John Mera, EE PWD (H) No II, Social Welfare & Women Development Department.

10. Shri. Kevingoto Kulnu (NCS), EAC (Revenue), Kohima.

11. Er. Pukruneizo Kera, Chief Engineer, National Highway (PWD).

12. Shri. Vilelie Khamo, Class I Contractor.

13. Shri, Seyievile Peter Zashümo, Ex Candidate 14 Southern Angami Constituency I. 14. Er. Vimete Pusa, Sub-Divisional Officer, PWD (R&B) South Division Kohima.

15. Shri, Neiketulhou Mejura, District Transport Officer, Phek.

16. Shri. Keneilesa Neikha HOD, History Kohima College.

17. Shri. Metekhrielie Mejura, SAYO President.

18. Shri. Kevithuto Sophie IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Kohima.

19. Shri. Rokovikho Chale, Advisor SASA. 20. Shri. Ato Puro, Personal Secretary of Dr. Nicky Kire.

21. Lt. Vitan Phinyo’s Children.

22. Jakhama Village Council.

23. Kigwema Village Council.

We are not able to mention every name but we are grateful to all our Sponsors, well-wishers, Donors, various frontal organizations, Unit Presidents, various team coaches, managers and all the players in each discipline who made the events a successful one. May God bless you all abundantly.

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sang Bulge and Demchok.

The eastern Ladakh border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area. Both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that “some setbacks” in China-India relations in recent years are not in the fundamental interests of both the countries even as he stated that differences over the vexed boundary issue and territory should not “interfere with the bigger picture of bilateral cooperation”.

Wa n g, a l o n g w i t h National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, expressed the hope that China and India will be “partners for mutual success.”

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that is acceptable to both sides,” he said.

The talks till now have resulted in the resolution of issues in the North and South banks of Pangong Tso, Galwan and Gogra Hot Spring areas.

There was, however, no fresh breakthrough in the 14th round of the dialogue that took place on January 12 this year.

The two sides will hold the next round at Chushul Moldo meeting point in Ladakh on Friday to end the 22-month standoff at the remaining friction areas, according to Indian officials.

Recent statements by both sides to find a mutually acceptable solution have been encouraging and positive in nature, they noted.

India has been talking with China about a quick disengagement on remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh such as Patrolling Point 15 (Hot Springs), Dep-

BEIJING, MAR 9 (PTI): China on Wednesday hoped that during the upcoming 15th round of high-level military talks with India, the two neighbours can make a “further step forward” and reach a “proper settlement” acceptable to both sides on the remaining friction areas in eastern Ladakh.

Confirming the 15th round of high-level military talks on March 11, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing here on Wednesday that “in the last round of talks, the two sides had candid in-depth exchanges of views on resolving the remaining issues on the western sector of the boundary.”

“We hope at the upcoming round of talks; the two sides can make a further step forward on the border issue. We hope we can seek proper settlement of the disputes and reach a solution

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Hall of Fame induction would be a win for metal: Judas Priest

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ob Halford says Judas Priest being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would be a “win for heavy metal”.

The ‘Breaking the Law’ group have been nominated for the third time, and frontman Rob Halford, 70, admits there is a “distinct lack” of their style of music represented in the Hall of Fame at present.

Speaking to Los Angeles Daily News, he said: “It would be a blast. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is for all kinds of music and that includes heavy metal.

But if you look at the people who have made it into the Hall, there’s a distinct lack of this style of music that we make. If we do get in, it’s a win for Priest, it’s a win for metal, it’s a win for our fans.”

This year, the likes of Dolly Parton, Eminem,

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Lionel Richie and Duran Duran have received the nod. In 2021, there was a backlash after metallers Iron Maiden failed to be inducted. The likes of Tina Turner, Foo Fighters, and Jay-Z were among the 16 acts to be honoured.

Hall of Fame boss Greg Harris insisted that rock music is a “big tent and everybody fits under it”, even if they don’t play rock ‘n’ roll music.

On why they have stuck to their guns and never renamed to just the

Hall of Fame, despite some slating them for inducting artists that are not considered rock and roll musically, the CEO replied: “I think to get to the core of it, people like the stuff that’s closest to them, and I think they need to expand their thinking of rock and roll.

It’s a big tent.

“Rock and roll was never just four skinny guys with long hair and guitars; it’s always been diverse …

We take that interpretation that these are all variants of rock and roll. And I think, underneath it, it frequently gets to the hip-hop question because some people are not fans.

“Well, the fact of the matter is that ship has sailed. We’ve inducted quite a few artists in that canon. It’s a big tent and everybody fits under it. It’s an attitude, it’s a spirit, and that’s rock and roll.”

(Contactmusic)

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Aparshakti Khurana to host Critics’ Choice Awards 2022

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tree’ actor Aparshakti Khurana has been appointed as the host for the Critics’ Choice Awards, which is to be held on March 10.

The actor feels honoured to be hosting the ceremony which recognises the best in the field of content.

Expressing his excitement on hosting the ceremony, Aparshakti says, “In an industry such as ours, talented artists and technicians transform content into something great. The Critics’ Choice Awards is a prestigious body that recognises the talent and hard work of so many people.”

“To be given a chance to host a ceremony like this is an absolute honour.

I’m looking forward to entertaining the audience and celebrating art and the artists”, he adds.

The Critics’ Choice Awards, which will celebrate the best of Indian web series, short films, and

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feature films made in this past year across 23 categories, has been organised by the Film Critics Guild and Motion Content Group in collaboration with Vistas Media Capital. (IANS)

nstagram has begun hiding information about people’s followers, who they’re following, and people who are following each other for private accounts in Russia and Ukraine to reduce the spread of misinformation.

This means that people following private accounts based in Ukraine and Russia will no longer be able to see who those accounts are following, or who follows them.

“We’re also not showing these accounts in other people’s followers or following lists, or in our ‘mutual follows’ feature,” Meta said in a statement late on Tuesday.

The company has notified private accounts in Ukraine and Russia about this change.

Instagram is also highlighting tools like Your Activity and Download Your Information to accounts in Ukraine and Russia.

L a s t we e k , M e t a started demoting posts containing links to Russian state-controlled media on Facebook.

From Wednesday, Stories that contain a link sticker pointing to a Russian state-controlled media website on Instagram will be placed lower in the Stories tray.

“We’ll also label these Stories to let people know that they lead to Russian state-controlled media websites,” said the company.

Specifically, the company is downranking posts

from the Russian statecontrolled media in Feed, and placing them lower in the Stories tray.

“We’re also showing people a notice before they reshare content from these accounts in their Stories, letting them know that the content comes from Russian state-controlled media,” said Instagram.

“Lastly, we’re not recommending posts from Russian state-controlled media accounts in Explore and Reels, and we’re making these accounts harder to find in Search,” it added.

(IANS)

Shampoo and conditioner alone won’t give you healthy hair for healthy hair includes getting enough protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

Salmon is a great source of protein, and full of omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for scalp health. Lack of omega-3s can lead to a dry scalp and dull hair. Vegetarians or vegans can get plant-based omega-3 fats from one to two tablespoons of ground flaxseed.

Healthy Hair Food No. 2: Dark Green Vegetables Dark green vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Vitamins for healthy hair? Yes! Spinach and other dark green vegetables such as kale are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, which are needed to produce an oily substance called sebum. Sebum is secreted by hair follicles and can act as a natural

hair conditioner. Healthy hair diets should include dark green vegetables for a variety of reasons.

Healthy Hair Food No. 3: Beans Beans are a great source of protein, iron, zinc, and biotin.

Legumes such as beans and lentils are great sources of protein, iron, zinc, and biotin. Though rare, biotin deficiencies can result in brittle hair.

Legumes are healthy food for skin and hair.

Healthy Hair Food No. 4: Nuts A diet for healthy hair should include some nuts.

Tips for healthy hair include eating more nuts.

Zinc deficiencies can lead to hair shedding. Nuts are great sources of zinc. Walnuts, cashews, pecans, and almonds all provide zinc for healthy hair. Walnuts also contain alpha-linoleic

acid and omega-3 fatty acids, which may act as natural hair conditioners.

Brazil nuts also contain selenium, a mineral that can help maintain a healthy scalp.

Healthy Hair Food No. 5: Poultry How to keep hair healthy? Eat more protein!

Wondering how to have healthy hair? Eat more protein! Inadequate protein in the diet can

cause weak or brittle hair, and protein deficiency can result in loss of hair color.

Get the high quality protein you need from poultry, such as chicken or turkey.

Healthy Hair Food No. 6: Eggs Eggs are one of the best protein sources you can find.

Eggs are a great source of protein, biotin, and vitamin B-12, which are all important nutrients

for healthy hair. Eggs may be one of the best foods for healthy hair.

Healthy Hair Food No. 7: Whole Grains Whole grains are often fortified with vitamins for healthy hair.

Healthy whole grains can help you get healthy hair. Whole-wheat bread and fortified whole grain cereals can provide your hair and body with zinc, iron, and B vitamins. If you’re wondering how to keep your hair healthy, eat more whole grains.

Healthy Hair Food No. 8: Oysters How to make healthy hair? Eat more zinc-rich oysters.

If you wonder how to make your hair healthy, look no further than oysters and zinc. Oysters are known as aphrodisiacs, but they are also great for your hair, due to their zinc

content. Zinc is a powerful antioxidant, which can help renew and repair your cells from damage.

Not in love with oysters?

Zinc can also be found in whole grains, nuts, beef, and lamb. Eat more of these foods for healthy hair growth.

Healthy Hair Food No. 9: Low-Fat Dairy Products Low-fat dairy products including milk, yogurt and cottage cheese are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth.

Get healthy sexy hair by eating more calciumrich dairy. Calcium is an important mineral for hair growth, and can be found in low-fat dairy products such as skim milk and yogurt. These products also contain whey and casein, which are sources of protein. Throw some

ground flax seeds or walnuts on your yogurt to add omega-3 fatty acids and zinc. Healthy hair growth comes when you eat the right foods.

Healthy Hair Food No. 10: Carrots Eat vitamin A-rich carrots in addition to using healthy hair products.

How to grow long healthy hair? Reach for foods rich in vitamin A. Carrots are known for keeping vision healthy, but they are also an excellent source of vitamin A, which is needed for a healthy scalp.

Does a Scalp Massage Help?

Some people enjoy a good scalp massage, which may have certain sensual benefits. However, there is no medical benefit to be derived from them.

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If all goes according to plan, Perseverance will end up collecting and caching several dozen Red Planet samples.

This material will be brought to Earth, perhaps as early as 2031, by a joint NASA-European Space Agency mission campaign.

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“I’ve got my seventh core sample onboard,” the Mars Perseverance team said in a tweet on Tuesday.

“I plan to get one more sample here before heading on toward the ancient river delta,” it added.

Collecting samples for future return to Earth is one of Perseverance’s two main tasks, along

exploring the crater floor to the south and west of its landing site, which was named after sci-fi author Octavia Butler.

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ASA’s Perseverance rover has grabbed one more sample from Mars, taking the total number of collection to seven.

Perseverance drilled the seventh sample from the floor of the Red Planet’s Jezero Crater.

The car-sized robot will drill one more sample from the current site on the Red Planet and then head

with hunting for signs of ancient Mars life.

According to the mission team members, the 45 km- wide Jezero harboured a lake and a river delta in the ancient past, so it’s a great place to do such work, Space.com reported.

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Russian football federation ICC Women’s WC: WI snatch 7-run win over Eng appeals against FIFA, UEFA bans

D U N E D I N, M A R 9 (IANS): West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Shemaine Campbelle’s 80-ball 66, followed by an all-round bowling performance helped the Stafanie Taylor-led team defeat defending champions England by seven runs to notch their second win in the ICC Women’s World Cup at the University Oval here on Wednesday.

Thanks to a competitive 225/6 in 50 overs -- built largely around Campbelle’s partnership with Chedean Nation (49 not out) -- West Indies put pressure on England, who later succumbed to Shamilia Connell’s (3/38) pace to be all out for 218 in 47.4 overs.

West Indies had defeated tournament favourites New Zealand by just three runs in the opening match.

It was a collective performance from the West Indies, with Campbelle’s half-century, combined with an even contribution from their bowlers and a spectacular catch from Deandra Dottin that delivered the win on Wednesday.

Campbelle’s 69, along with important knocks from Nation (49 not out), Hayley Matthews (45) and Dottin (31) helped West Indies post a decent total and it proved to be enough as England

West Indies’ Shamilia Connell (centre), Anisa Mohammed (right) and Hayley Matthews celebrate the dismissal of England’s Danni Wyatt. (AFP) continually lost wickets at vital moments in reply.

E n g l a n d ’s h o p e s looked bleak when they were reduced to 156/8 in the 35th over, but Sophie Ecclestone (33 not out) and Kate Cross (27) combined to put on 61 for the ninth-wicket to almost pull off an amazing late heist.

It came down to the last three overs and it looked like the duo were going to get the job done as England required just nine runs for victory and still had two wickets in hand. But Cross

was run out at the nonstriker’s end when backing up and Anya Shrubsole was bowled by spinner Anisa Mohammed (2/24) three balls later to set off jubilant celebrations for the triumphant West Indies side.

The victor y moves West Indies up to second on the table with two wins from as many games, while England languish winless in sixth and with plenty of work to do if they are to repeat their 2017 heroics.

It looked like the West Indies were on their way to

a massive total when Matthews (45) and Dottin (31) put on 58 during the opening powerplay and then took the score to 81 without losing a wicket. But the introduction of Sophie Ecclestone (3/20) into the attack helped slow the scoring and the match almost turned on its head during an eventful 21st over as the West Indies lost three wickets in five deliveries.

Matthews was the first to go when she edged Ecclestone to Shrubsole and Dottin followed three balls later courtesy of some excellent

fielding from the experienced Danni Wyatt.

The West Indies then lost skipper Stafanie Taylor first ball as Ecclestone gave England the ascendancy, only for Campbelle and Chedean Nation (49 not out) to fight back with an impressive 123-run stand for the fifth wicket.

Campbelle fell to Sciver (1/49) in the penultimate over when chasing quick runs, but the West Indies would have been happy with the score they put on the board after their mid-innings collapse.

Opener Tammy Beaumont (46) and middle order duo Sophia Dunkley (38) and Wyatt (33) all got starts for England, but none went on with it as the West Indies prevailed in a thrilling contest.

BRIEF SCORES: West Indies Women 225/6 in 50 overs (Deandra Dottin 31, Hayley Matthews 45, Shemaine Campbelle 66, Chedean Nation 49 ot out; Sophie Ecclestone 3/20) beat England Women 218 in in 47.4 overs (Tammy Beaumont 46, Danni Wyatt 33, Sophia Dunkley 38, Sophie Ecclestone 33 not out, Kate Cross 27; Shamilia Connell 3/38, Hayley Matthews 2/40, Anisa Mohammed 2/24) by 7 runs.

M O S C OW, M A R 9 (IANS): The Russian Football Union (RFU) has appealed to The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decisions by Fifa and UEFA to bar Russian teams from international competitions over the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

CAS confirmed that an appeal has been lodged with the RFU hoping to return to FIFA and UEFA competitions.

The Russian football clubs and national teams on February 28 were suspended from all competitions “until further notice”

by FIFA and UEFA. “The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) registered earlier today the appeals filed by the Football Union of Russia (FUR) against the decisions taken on 28 February 2022 by the Bureau of the FIFA Council (the FIFA appeal) and the UEFA Executive Committee (the UEFA appeal) (collectively, the Challenged Decisions) to suspend all Russian teams and clubs from participation in their respective competitions until further notice,” the CAS said in a statement.

Russia’s men’s nation-

al team was scheduled to play Poland on March 24 in a World Cup qualifying playoff. Poland has refused to play Russia in the match. The winner of that match would have played the winner of the game between Sweden and the Czech Republic in the next round, but they also have refused to play against the Russians.

CAS on Tuesday said the Russian appeals against FIFA and UEFA also involve the Polish, Swedish and Czech soccer federations, plus several other national federations in Europe.

“The appeal has been filed against Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the Polish Football Association, the Swedish Foot-

ball Association, the Czech Football Association, the Football Association of Montenegro and Malta Football Association,” it said.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport also said that FUR has requested to set aside the challenged decisions and to reinstate all Russian teams and clubs for participation in FIFA and UEFA competitions, adding that it hoped to decide on the appeals in the coming days.

“In its appeals, the FUR requests CAS to set aside the Challenged Decisions and to reinstate all Russian teams and clubs for participation in FIFA and UEFA competitions. Together with each statement of appeal, the FUR has also filed a request to stay the execution of each challenged decision,” CAS said.

Irving scores season high 50 in NBA ‘Mankading’ no longer unfair; saliva to shine the ball banned LO N D O N, M A R 9 (IANS): The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday approved new laws, which will remove the ‘Mankad’ method of dismissing batters from those listed under unfair play. The MCC also banned the use of saliva to shine the cricket ball.

The far-reaching rules will come into effect from October 2022. The MCC said in a statement that the game had evolved and the MCC Laws sub-committee had suggested changes for Irving recorded his fifth career 50-point game the 2022 Code, “which were subsequently approved at Tuesday in Charlotte, N.C. the Club’s Main Committee peared on court during the his character from the 2008 meeting last week.”

Golden State Warriors’ film Semi-Pro. The film According to MCC, warm-up for their 112-97 is a favourite of Warriors win over the Los Ange- star Klay Thompson, who les Clippers. The star was watched it regularly during dressed as Jackie Moon, lengthy injury lay-offs.

Cash awards to meritorious sportsperson

DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Department of Youth Resources & Sports has informed that the cash award programme to the meritorious Sportsperson for the year 2019-20 will be held on March 17 at 12 pm at IG Stadium, Kohima. The award will be given to those, who won medals in recognized disciplines affiliated to NOA in the International, National, and North-East levels. The concerned medal winners, who have submitted their certificates during 2019-20, have been asked to collect the award personally. The list of medal winners during 2019-20 may be accessed through the department website dyrs.gov.in./www.dyrs.com.

KDFA to conduct trials for Dr T Ao tourney

KOHIMA, MAR 9 (NPN): Kohima District Football Association (KDFA) would be conducting an open selection trial for the upcoming Dr. T. Ao Inter-district Football tournament (senior category) scheduled from April 19, onwards at Mokokchung.

KDFA members informed that the selection trial for the district football team will be held on March 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon at Indira Gandhi (IG) stadium, Kohima.

Only permanent residents of Kohima district will be allowed to participate in the trial, members informed. For more information, interested players may contact KDFA technical director, Zakietuolie Khrodi (70057 17748). (Correspondent)

NFA convenes AGM on Mar 16

DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Nagaland Football Association (NFA) has convened the annual general meet (AGM) of all district football associations on March 16 at 3 pm at Nagaland Olympic Association office, Kohima.

NFA informed football associations that either president or general secretary has to represent the representative association at the meeting. It also informed that the newly created district who wishes to be affiliated with the NFA can also attend the meeting along with documents of affiliation through proper channel.

Bairstow ton rescues Eng against WI NORTH SOUND (ANTIGUA), MAR 9 (IANS): A fighting unbeaten century from England middle-order batter Jonny Bairstow -his eighth Test ton -- saw England recover from a disastrous start on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies to post 268/6 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here on Wednesday (IST).

Bairstow built big partnerships with first allrounder Ben Stokes and then Ben Foakes as England bounced back with the bat on the opening day.

West Indies seamers Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Jason Holder all picked up two wickets on the day, with Holder producing amazing control to concede just 15 runs from his 16 overs.

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Jonny Bairstow. (AP) with Bairstow on 109 not out and Chris Woakes on unbeaten 24. West Indies haven’t lost a home series to England since 2004, and showed why they will be confident of extending that run this time around in a dramatic opening session. With the pitch looking every-inch a bat-first track, England were handed that

opportunity of batting first after skipper Joe Root won the toss. But the tourists got off to a wobbly start as debutant Alex Lees fell in just the third over, pinned in-front by Kemar Roach for four runs with an LBW decision that a review didn’t overturn. And Zak Crawley followed his opening partner back to the dressing room in the very next over when he was brilliantly caught by Joshua Da Silva off Jayden Seales for eight.

But Root’s first outing back at first drop was shortlived, as he was set up by a superb bit of bowling from Roach, following up an outswinger with a peach of an in-dipper that clipped the top of off-stump while the batter shouldered arms. And when Dan Lawrence fell for 20 off the bowling of Jason

Holder, England looked in danger of being bundled out extremely cheaply, with the score at 48/4 after 15.4 overs. But Bairstow and Stokes helped lead the recovery with a battling partnership that took the tally beyond three figures.

Stokes’ 95-ball stay at the crease came to a dramatic end when he was castled by Seales for 36. But Ben Foakes continued the progress and saw England through to tea five-down.

But Foakes was denied a half-century on his return to Test cricket when he was trapped LBW by Holder for an excellent 42. The loss of the last final frontline batter didn’t see a change in approach from Bairstow, who just kept on moving and eventually reached his eighth century in Test cricket.

In IPL 2019, Jos Butler was run out by R Ashwin in a controversial manner. (IPL) the law on running out the non-striker -- commonly called the “Mankad” dismissal which involves a bowler choosing to whip off the bails when a non-striker steps out of the crease instead of completing his delivery to the batter on strike

-- will now not be termed ‘unfair play’.

“Law 41.16 -- running out the non-striker -- has been moved from Law 41 (Unfair play) to Law 38 (Run out). The wording of the Law remains the same,” said the MCC in a state-

ment. It also said that applying saliva to the ball was no longer permitted as research had found that “it(applying saliva) had little or no impact on the amount of swing the bowlers were getting”.

“Law 41.3 -- No saliva: When cricket resumed following the onset of Covid-19, playing conditions were written in most forms of the game stating that applying saliva to the ball was no longer permitted. MCC’s research found that this had little or no impact on the amount of swing the bowlers were getting. Players were using sweat to polish the ball, and this was equally effective. “The new Laws will not permit the use of

saliva on the ball, which also removes any grey areas of fielders eating sugary sweets to alter their saliva to apply to the ball. Using saliva will be treated the same way as any other unfair methods of changing the condition of the ball,” said the MCC statement. The MCC said that while the amendments are being announced now, they will not come into force until October.

“In the intervening time the relevant materials will be updated by MCC to assist with umpire and official training on a global basis. The changes are intended to shape the game of cricket as it should be played,” it added.

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LO N D O N, M A R 9 (AGENCIES): Kyrie Irving racked up a season-high 50 points as his Brooklyn Nets side ended a four-game losing run with a 132-121 win away to the Charlotte Hornets.

The 29-year-old, whose gametime has been limited by his decision not to take a Covid vaccine, landed nine of his 12 three-point attempts. Elsewhere Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 39 points as the Milwaukee Bucks won 142-115 at the Oklahoma City Thunder.

A fifth successive win makes the Bucks the Eastern Conference’s in-form team.

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Baichung graces Sumi Hoho Trophy Jadeja becomes world’s no. 1 all-rounder

Baichung Bhutia, S.Akheto Jakhalu and others at Suruhuto town on Wednesday.

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He encouraged the people that whatever positions they hold, they should never forget their roots and ensured that they extend help and support to the people during the difficult times. He cited an example of Wing Commander S.Akheto Jakhalu (VSM) Project Director IAF (Nagaland), who requested his friends to extend support and donate to help the people of his hometown

and also different parts of Nagaland as well.

The week long tournament was organised by Sumi Games and Sports Association.

Earlier, Wing Commander S.Akheto Jakhalu, who graced the exhibitioncum-closing ceremony as guest of honour thanked Baichung and his team for their presence and added that the exhibition match was not only for fun but also a historic day for the

Boxing: Lovlina, Nikhat, Pooja in team for World Championships

Warne’s state memorial to be held at MCG on Mar 30

DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Former Indian football captain, Baichung Bhutia graced the closing ceremony of the 14th Sumi Hoho Trophy at Suruhuto town on Wednesday.

In his brief speech, Baichung, who along with Renedy Singh, agreed to become advisors of Western Sumi Sports Association (WSSA), said that to develop football in Sumi areas, five or six coaches will be selected from Suruhuto

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain (70kg) on Wednesday made the cut for the women’s world championships to be held in Istanbul in May after three days of trials at the end of which some other seasoned campaigners like Nikhat Zareen (52kg) and Pooja Rani (81kg) also qualified for the event.

This will be Borgohain’s first competitive outing after her podium finish in the 69kg category in Tokyo, which no longer exists in International Boxing Association (IBA) events.

Borgohain defeated youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary, who had approached the Delhi High Court protesting the automatic selection given to the Assam star at the time when the world event was scheduled in December last year. The tournament was eventually postponed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and is being held from May 6 to 21 as per the re-

to be trained in Sikkim or Siliguri.

According to DIPR, Baichung, who is the brand ambassador of “Nagaland premium tea”, said he was ready to extend help to the people of Suruhuto even in near future.

The “Sikkimese Sniper” also thanked the organiser for inviting him and his team to Suruhuto. He said Suruhuto looked exactly like his hometown and described himself as “half

Lovlina Borgohain vised schedule. Apart from the 12 world championship categories, selections were also confirmed for the Asian Games in three overlapping divisions -- 57kg, 60kg and 75kg. In 57kg, Manisha won her trial bouts to make the cut for both the showpiece events, while the promising Jaismine (60kg) and the experienced Saweety Boora (75kg), who won a world silver medal in 2014, also ensured twin selections for themselves. Zareen was an expected selection given that she was riding

high after becoming the first Indian woman boxer to claim two gold medals at the prestigious Strandja Memorial Tournament earlier this month. Nitu (48kg), who also won a gold at the same tournament, claimed a place in the world championship squad as well.

Another recent Strandja medallist to qualify for the squad was Nandini (+81kg) who fetched a bronze in the tournament held in Sofia, Bulgaria. Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom has withdrawn from the world championship as well as the Asian Games to focus on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in JulyAugust.

Indian Team for women’s world championship: Nitu (48kg), Anamika (50kg), Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Shiksha (54kg), Manisha (57kg), Jaismine (60kg), Parveen (63.5kg), Ankushita Boro (66kg), Lovlina Borgohain (70kg), Saweety Boora (75kg), Pooja Rani (81kg), and Nandini (+81kg).

MELBOURNE, MAR 9 (IANS): The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the stadium where Shane Warne picked up his 700th Test wicket, will now also be the venue for the Australian spinner’s state memorial on March 30.

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews on Wednesday confirmed the MCG as the venue for a state memorial service on March 30 to honour the legendary legspinner, who died due to heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand last week. “There’s nowhere in the world more appropriate to farewell Warnie than the ‘G’. Victorians will be able to pay tribute to Shane and his contribution our state, and his sport, at a memorial service at the MCG on the evening of March 30th,” said Andrews in a tweet. “Info and tickets will be available soon,” he added. The MCG was the stage of the legspinner’s famous Ashes hat-trick in 1994 and the 700th Test wicket on Boxing Day in 2006, his final series before he retired from international cricket.

Sumi people as it had sow a seed for the Sumi people to represent the Nagas not only in National but also in international levels.

He exhorted the players to be disciplined and maintain teamwork in order to succeed in sports and in even in their endeavours.

He also encouraged the parents to focus on the extra co curricular activities and sports activities, if they want their children to grow.

He also requested the organisers to try and add cultural and traditional games in the next edition of the Sumi hoho trophy.

I n t h e ex h i b i t i o n match, played between Baichung 11 USFC Vs Sumi 11FC, the match ended in draw after both teams failed to score.

In the Women’s volleyball final match played between Pughoboto and H i g h way, P u g h o b o t o emerged victorious and in men’s volleyball category, Akuluto(VK) defeated Kuhuboto to emerge as champion.

In men’s football final, Kuhuboto defeated Niuland 2-0 to lift the title.

DUBAI, MAR 9 (IANS): India’s Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday became the top-ranked all-rounder in the latest ICC Test rankings. Jadeja’s Player of the Match performance, where he made a career-best, unbeaten 175 with the bat and had a match haul of 9/87 in India’s win by an innings and 222 runs against Sri Lanka in Mohali was enough to catapult him to the pole position.

During the Test match at Mohali, Jadeja had become the first player in Men’s Test cricket history to score more than 150 runs and take nine wickets in a single Test. Apart from the all-rounder rankings, Jadeja’s unbeaten 175 lifted him up to 17 places from 54th to 37th rank with the bat.

T h e nine wickets scalped by him helped Ja d e j a to move up to 1 7 t h position with the ball. His allround contribution was enough for him to regain the top all-rounder spot from West Indies’ Jason Holder, who had held it

Jr Boxing C’ships: Nivedita, Tamanna in finals NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): Indian women boxers Nivedita Karki (48kg) and Tamanna (50kg) continued their brilliant run to enter the finals of the youth competition, while Renu (52kg) ended with a bronze medal after losing in the semifinals of the Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday.

Last edition’s silver medallists, Nivedita and Tamanna registered contrasting victories in their respective semifinals.

While Nivedita had to work hard against Thailand’s Runrarit Graisee during her 4-1 win, Tamanna (50kg) produced a dominating performance and notched up an easy 5-0 win over Kazakhstan’s Anita Adisheva.

Renu endured a 0-5 loss against Uzbekistan’s Munavvar Fozilova in another youth semifinal.

Indian women boxers have secured medals in all 12 weight categories while men have confirmed six medals, taking the country’s tally to 18 in the youth

Nivedita Karki (in Red) in action during the youth women’s 48kg semi-finals at the 2022 ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships in Amman. section. Later tonight, eight more youth women boxers -- Tanisha Lamba (54kg), Prachi (57kg), Shaheen Gill (60kg), Ravina (63kg), Priyanka (66kg), Pranjal Yadav (70kg), Muskan (75kg) and Sneha (81kg) -were scheduled to fight for a place in the finals.

In the junior girls’ semifinals, played late on Tuesday night, defending

UEFA CL: Bayern, Liverpool enter quarterfinals

(L-R): Robert Lewandowski scored his third goal by tapping in from close range. Mohamed Salah had his shot hit the post.

B E R L I N, M A RC H 9 (IANS/AGENCIES): Bayern Munich and Liverpool advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals Tuesday evening.

Robert Lewandowski scored the earliest hattrick in UEFA Champions League history to pave the way for Bayern Munich’s 7-1 (aggregate 8-2) victory over Salzburg in the second leg of the last-16.

The record German champions started powerfully on Tuesday night and took only two minutes to test Salzburg goalkeeper

Philipp Kohn, who had to palm away Lewandowski’s dangerous effort.

Lewandowski continued his threat as he was brought down by Salzburg’s Maximilian Wober to win a penalty in the 12th minute.

The striker stepped up and opened the scoring after sending Kohn the wrong way, Xinhua reports.

Salzburg almost responded out of the blue, but Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer was on guard to tip Nicolas Seiwald’s shot over the bar with 15 minutes gone. Lewandowski got

another penalty with 21 minutes played. The striker made no mistake from the spot and caught Kohn flatfooted again. The Poland international snatched his treble moments later after Thomas Muller received possession in midfield before chipping the ball into the path of the relentless Lewandowski, who finished the job into an open goal.

Things went from bad to worse at the half-hour mark as Kingsley Coman dispossessed Mohamed Camara to set up Serge Gnabry.

The German international

had space on the right wing and drilled the ball past hapless Kohn.

After the restart, the Bavarians started where they left off as Muller got his name on the scoreboard after hammering a shot into the top right corner with 54 minutes gone.

Salzburg showed signs of life in the 70th minute when substitute Maurits Kjaergaard overcame Neuer to reduce the arrears.

Bayern’s progression was never in danger though, as Julian Nagelsmann’s men responded in style after

since February 2021. Jadeja’s only previous time on top of all-rounders rankings was in August 2017, when he spent a week at number one.

Holder, meanwhile, is now at second place while Ravichandran Ashwin is at third position. From an Indian perspective, senior batter Virat Kohli, who hit the landmark of 100th Test at Mohali, returned to the top five of the Men’s Batting Rankings at fifth pace, jumping ahead of Travis Head and new India skipper Rohit Sharma.

Wicketkeeperbatter Rishabh Pa n t ’s quickf i r e 9 6 against Sri L a n k a sees him move into the top ten, at the tenth place, at the expense of Australia opener David Warner.

Far away from Mohali, in the Rawalpindi Test between host Pakistan and Australia, which ended in a batting feast draw, opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a century each in both innings to move to a career best 63rd place with 477 points.

Muller wrapped up his brace in the 82nd minute before Leroy Sane made it 7-1 with five minutes remaining.

Liverpool win on aggregate

Liverpool stuttered into the quarterfinals of the Champions League with a 2-1 aggregate win over Inter Milan after suffering a 1-0 loss to the Italian side, who were reduced to 10 men, at Anfield on Tuesday.

After a cagey first half, a superb drive into the top corner from Lautaro Martinez in the 62nd minute put

Inter ahead on the night.

But just when they looked capable of springing a surprise, the visitors found themselves down a man after Alexis Sanchez was dismissed for a second yellow card after catching Liverpool midfielder Fabinho.

It was a harsh decision against Sanchez, who had won the ball but caught the Brazilian with his follow through and Inter’s bench furiously protested.

The dismissal killed Inter’s momentum with Liverpool never looking in danger of conceding again.

“Lautaro’s goal had hit Liverpool, but Sanchez’s expulsion influenced the last half hour of play,” said Inter coach Simone Inzaghi ruefully.

“A victory at Anfield it’s nice, but it’s useless for the qualification,” he added.

After their 2-0 loss at the San Siro, Inzaghi’s Inter came to Anfield knowing that they needed to find the perfect balance of defensive security and clinical finishing and they began in confident fashion.

Inter’s shape was compact and their movement clever while Liverpool struggled to get into their normal rhythm, perhaps wary of over-committing.

champion Nikita Chand (60kg) progressed into the final after beating Jordan’s Assel Mahmoud by RSC in the opening round.

Supriya Devi Thokchom (54kg), Vidhi (57kg), Shrushti Sathe (63kg), Rudrika (75kg) and Khushi Pooniya (80kg) also registered victories in their respective last-four stage encounters.

Krisha Verma (70kg) was the lone Indian who suffered defeat on Tuesday and ended up with the bronze medal. A total of 11 boxers have made their way into the junior girls final.

The Indian contingent has secured 21 medals -- 12 in girls and nine in boys categories -- in the junior section at the continental event.

Ukrainian biathlete pulls out after father captured by Russia

Ukrainian biathlete Anastasiia Laletina (Reuters) BEIJING, MAR 9 (REUTERS): Ukrainian biathlete Anastasiia Laletina was forced to pull out of the middle distance sitting event at the Beijing Winter Paralympics on Tuesday after her father was captured by Russian forces, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian paralympic committee told Reuters.

Laletina’s father is a soldier in the Ukrainian army. The spokesperson said they had no further details on his capture.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month, which Moscow describes as a “special operation” to disarm the country, prompted the International Paralympic Committee to ban

Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Games.

Belarus has been a key staging area for Russian troops.

The spokesperson said that the 19-year-old Laletina was still in Zhangjiakou — the venue for the cross-country skiing and biathlon events — and will fly out to Poland with the rest of contingent at the end of the Games.

Despite the initial uncertainty around their participation, Ukraine continued to collect medals at the Games on Wednesday by winning a silver and bronze in cross-country skiing. They are third in the table behind hosts China and Canada.

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