11 June 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 185

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Protests flare across India over anti-Prophet comments

LUCKNOW/RANCHI, JUN 10 (PTI): Protests erupted in several parts of the country on Friday against the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad by two now-suspended BJP functionaries leaving a few policemen injured in stone pelting and forcing security forces to resort to lathi-charge, tear gas shelling and firing in the air at some places.

Authorities in Jammu clamped curfew in few areas and parts of the Kashmir Valley observed a shutdown while prohibitory orders were imposed in parts of Ranchi as slogan shouting protesters carrying placards demanded the arrest of Nupur Sharma, a former BJP spokesperson, and Naveen Jindal, a former head of the Delhi BJP’s media unit.

Most of the protests including at the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi broke out after the Friday prayers

(L-R) Flames and smoke rise from a vehicle on fire, allegedly set ablaze by miscreants during a protest in Howrah. Policemen chase away protestors in Ranchi and miscreants throw stones at police during the protest in Ranchi on Friday. (PTI)

and several arrests were also made by the police.

Hundreds of protesters massed outside Jama Masjid and some of them gathered on the steps of the mosque.

However, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, distanced himself from the protests saying “nobody knows who the protesters were” and demanded action against such people.

Senior police officials said the protests were held peacefully and lasted for 15 to 20 minutes.

In Uttar Pradesh, stones were pelted at policemen in Prayagraj and Saharanpur during the protests which were also witnessed in Bijnor, Moradabad, Rampur and Lucknow.

In Prayagraj, some motorcycles and carts were set on fire and an attempt made to set ablaze a police vehicle, a police official said.

Police used tear gas and lathis to disperse mobs and peace was later restored, the official said, adding that one policeman was hurt in

Prayagraj. In Saharanpur, protesters demanded death sentence for Nupur Sharma.

Prohibitor y orders were imposed in parts of Jharkhand capital Ranchi after some policemen and others were injured while trying to control an irate mob near Hanuman temple on the city’s Main Road, an official said.

Police fired in the air besides resorting to lathicharge to control the mob which spilled out on the road after Friday prayers in

a mosque located close by.

The protesters shouted slogans and pelted policemen with stones.

Tension mounted in Jammu’s Bhaderwah and some areas of Kishtwar prompting authorities to impose curfew while parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown.

Internet services were snapped in Bhaderwah and Kishtwar towns and Srinagar city as a precautionary measure. Mobile Internet was also suspended in parts

of Kashmir, an official said.

In Srinagar, protests were held at Lal Chowk, Batamaloo, Tengpora and other places with the demonstrators holding placards.

Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh appealed to people to behave responsibly and not get misled by provocation besides maintaining communal harmony.

Hundreds of protesters blocked roads in different parts of Howrah district in West Bengal. Some agitators clashed with personnel

at Dhulagarh, Panchla and Uluberia when they tried to lift the blockade on National Highway-6.

Police had to baton charge to disperse the crowd at Dhulagarh and Panchla, where the demonstrators pelted stones in retaliation, causing damage to nearby cars, police said.

The protesters also blocked railway tracks between Fuleswar and Chengail stations in the HowrahKharagpur section from 1.22 pm, a South Eastern Railway official said, adding four trains were cancelled, while two were diverted due to the agitation.

In Gujarat, protests were held in some areas of Ahmedabad and Vadodara.

Shops and markets in Muslim-dominated Dariyapur and Karanj areas in Ahmedabad remained shut while in Dariyapur, several men and teenagers gathered on a main road with placards.

Protests were staged in several cities of Maharashtra though no untoward incident was reported from anywhere.

In Panvel city in Navi Mumbai, at least 3,000 protesters including around 1,000 women took out a march, demanding the arrest of Sharma and Jindal.

A protest was also held at Shivaji Chowk in Vashi, where a delegation submitted their demands to the Vashi Police Station.

Similar protest gatherings or marches were held in Thane, Solapur, Nandurbar, Parbhani, Beed, Latur, Bhandara, Chandrapur and Pune.

Protesters in Hyderabad were seen holding placards that read “Arrest Nupur Sharma.”

Several students of Jamia Millia Islamia staged a demonstration on the varsity campus in Delhi and demanded arrest of Sharma.

RS: Cong, BJP bag 4 seats each; counting stalled in two States HC disposes PIL on ‘taxation’; urges govt to install CCTVs at check gates NEW DELHI, JUN 10 (AGENCIES): BJP and Congress won four seats each in the Rajya Sabha elections held on Friday in Karnataka and Rajasthan. Counting of votes for the Rajya Sabha elections were stalled due to alleged violation of rules, officials said.

High drama unfolded in Haryana and Maharashtra as two Congress MLAs in Haryana, and three MLAs of ruling MVA in Maharashtra were accused of violating the norms as they showed their votes to someone other than the party election agent.

Counting will resume after Election Commission gives its ruling.

Karnataka: Union Fi-

nance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP leaders Jaggesh and Lahar Singh, and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh won the polls from Karnataka. BJP managed to win the third seat despite lacking enough first preference votes.

It is believed that the disagreement between Congress and JD(S) helped the BJP win an extra seat. A JD(S) legislator reportedly voted for BJP. Rajasthan: The ruling Congress on Friday won three of the four Rajya Sabha seats in Rajasthan, overcoming the challenge posed by BJPbacked independent candidate Subhash Chandra, according to the party. The BJP got the fourth seat. Congress

LBCA issue: All parties asked to maintain status quo

NASSA to hold indefinite protest

DIMAPUR, JUN 10 (NPN): The Home department has asked all parties to maintain status quo in the matter regarding dissolution of the Lotha Baptist Church Association (LBCA) administration and replacing it with an interim administration by the Lotha Hoho.

Office of the Commissioner Nagaland, in a letter to DC Wokha, dated June 10, 2022, observed that the steps taken by the Lotha Hoho and consequent action, if any, at this juncture could be construed as interference in the Court proceedings and also considered as obstruction on the administration of justice, as the matter was subjudice.

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“How can Rahul lead the opposition when he gets slammed from all quarters for every remark he makes?”

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KOHIMA, JUN 10 (NPN): With no positive response from the State government, Nagaland Assembly Secretariat Staff Association (NASSA) on Friday decided to continue protesting indefinitely against the appointment of Dr PJ Antony to the post of principal secretary in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) secretariat.

Following a meeting of NASSA and Joint Action Committee (JAC), NASSA secretary Talirenla and JAC secretary Sezoto Theyo said the association reaffirmed and resolved to adhere to its earlier resolution and strive

candidates Randeep Surjewala, Mukul Wasnik and Pramod Tiwari were elected .

Maharashtra: The counting was held up in Maharashtra after opposition BJP alleged three MLAs of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)--Cabinet ministers Jitendra Awhad (NCP) and Yashomati Thakur (Congress), besides Shiv Sena legislator Suhas Kande violated the model code for voting.

BJP has alleged that Awhad and Thakur handed over their ballots to their party agents instead of only showing them the ballots, while Kande showed his ballot to two different agents.

Haryana: The counting

to fight for the revocation of the appointment order of Antony.

Both the bodies also served an ultimatum to Nagaland Legislative Assembly speaker Sharingain Longkümer demanding revocation of the appointment order latest by June 13 afternoon.

They warned that if their demands were not met within the stipulated time then they would prevent the retired officer from entering the NLA secretariat complex, adding that any forceful entry by Anthony would be at his own risk and that they should not be held responsible for any undesirable situation arising out of this.

was put on hold in Haryana for identical reasons. The BJP and the Independent candidate backed by it have urged the ECI to cancel the votes of two Congress MLAs. BJP nominee Krishan Lal Panwar and Independent candidate Kartikeya Sharma shot off a missive to EC, alleging Congress MLAs Kiran Choudhary and BB Batra showed their ballot papers to unauthorised persons after marking them and that the episodes were “duly captured” on cameras.

The counting has been put on hold in view of the complaint made to the Election Commission, sources said in Chandigarh.

DIMAPUR, JUN 10 (NPN): The Gauhati High Cour t (GHC) Kohima Bench has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation on collection of illegal taxes at various check gates

in Nagaland and also on double/dual taxation over the inter State goods.

In an order, the twojudge bench of Justice S. Serto and Justice Kakheto Sema considering the May

19, 2022 notification issued by the Home department and November 16, 2021 notification issued by Municipal Affairs Department, stated that concerns raised by the petitioners have been

answered. The court also asked the state government to consider installing CCTVs in those inter-State gates.

The PIL was filed by representatives of ACAUT, BAN and PAC.

In their representation to the speaker, the two bodies said despite several representations and agitation, the overstay of the retired officer beyond the date of superannuation had demotivated the officers and staff of the Assembly secretariat.

They also accused the speaker of dodging the repercussions caused by his office by extending the service of the retired officer.

It may be mentioned that NASSA, as part of its first phase agitation, observed a two-day pen down strike on June 3 and 4, which was later intensified with its members wearing black badges.

NFHRCC identifies hiccups in some sectors DIMAPUR, JUN 10 (NPN): Nagaland Foothills Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC), which held a meeting on June 8, 2022, said some hiccups have been identified in some sectors and accordingly resolved to write to respective villages/areas, where some overlapping of works arose, for an amicable settlement.

In a press note, NFHRCC convenor Supu Jamir, coconvenor Hokiye Yepthomi, general secretary W Lemba Chang and assistant general secretary Chenithung Humtsoe said that the meeting deliberated on the ongoing motorable road foothills road constructions at sector wise.

They said the committee has also identified “some vital points” with regard to additional constructions of bridges/culverts in certain sectors particularity along the Niuland-Huvekhu-Old Ralan stretch. NFHRCC recommended immediate repair of hanging bridge over Dikhu river in Naganimora sectors.

In order to ascertain clear picture of the ongoing motorable road construction, the committee also resolved to hold meeting with all the affected divisional EEs/ SDOs, PWD(R&B) along with respective contractor firms with due permission from CE, PWD(R&B) preferably on June 17, 2022.

Further, the committee re-affirmed to appeal to the competent authority to judiciously utilize the remaining amount of Rs.3 crore out of Rs. 20 crore within the foothills road constructions.

After obser ving the “pathetic road conditions” particularity from AhthibungKhelma during its visit to Peren district on April 22 & 23, 2022, the committee has reiterated appeal to the state government and PWD (R&B) to make the road pliable “in the greater interest of the public.”

The committee further appealed to all the contractors dealing with logs/mining and stone (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

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Education & skill requisite for employment: Tovihoto Bongkhao Konyak inaugurates 30

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, MAY 10 (NPN): Emphasising on the importance of being both educated and skilled for wider prospects of employment, advisor, power, H Tovihoto Ayemi said education alone was not enough to be employed unless one was skilled.

Ayemi was addressing a gathering as special guest at the launching programme of Skill2Sustain (S2S) project organised by CAN Youth Friday at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur.

Encouraging educated unemployed youth to venture into different avenues rather than focusing only on government sector, Ayemi said the state government cannot employ all the educated unemployed, therefore, youths should opt for skill development trainings so as to broaden their horizons.

Pointing out that the present working population of the state was around 10 lakh, Ayemi said Nagaland already have 1.30-35 lakh

H Tovihoto Ayemi speaking at the launching programme.

government employees, making it the state with the highest ratio of government employees per population in the country.

At such a scenario, the advisor said the government was not in the position to employ all the educated unemployed into the government sector as it was already saturated.

Asserting that skill development training would benefit the unemployed

population, Ayemi urged the youth to be skilled so that they not only become employable but also gain job satisfaction.

Admitting that the state government alone would not be able to organise skill development programmes in large scales across the state, the advisor lauded organisations such as CAN Youth for coming forward to skill and empower youths.

45 women certified by Central Silk Board

Stressing on the importance of skilling youth at the grass-root level, the advisor also suggested leaders and GBs at the villages and towns to partner with organisations and conduct trainings for their respective youths.

Addressing the gathering as the guest of honour, newly appointed Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Sachin Jaiswal described skill as the most important trait and acknowledged the CAN Youth for coming up with such projects to empower youth through skill-oriented trainings.

He also acknowledged CAN Youth for focusing their projects on underprivileged areas, rather than focusing on reputed college and schools.

Asserting that human power and assets were considered as the biggest asset of the century, he noted that youths should consider acquiring skill development training. Stating that skill development was a collective approach between the

government and NGOs, he, therefore, extended support to the CAN Youth in ways possible.

Earlier, delivering the welcome address, chief functionary, CAN Youth, Jenpu Rongmei stated that Skill2Sustain project would reach out to young people wanting to acquire skill training. He said the CAN Youth aims to execute the project in all 60 Assemble Constituencies of the state.

He also noted that the project would provide skill training to 300 youths (12+ and above) per constituency, for a period of 30 days, and further provide employment opportunities to the trained youths through their partnered firms.

The programme was chaired by project lead, CAN Youth, Katini Eshena, invocation was said by women pastor, Mao Baptist Church, Neipeteu, exhortation by Advisor, CAN Youth, Wetshete Thopi and vote of thanks was delivered by board member, CAN youth, Ninoto Zhimomi.

bedded modular hospital at CHC Tobu

D I M A P U R : A dv i s o r D U DA , N B o n g k h a o Konyak inaugurated the 30 bedded modular Hospital in Community Health Centre (CHC) Tobu on June 10. The 30 bedded Modular Hospital was funded by Thermofisher Scientific and executed by United Way Bengaluru & Modulus Housing.

In his speech, Konyak thanked the funding agency and United Way Bengaluru & Modulus Housing for coming up with the project in CHC Tobu.

He also thanked the deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K, for his tireless efforts and service to the district and for uplifting the infrastructure especially in the medical sector and congratulated him for successfully completing the 30 bedded Modular Hospital. He impressed upon the United Way Bengaluru to continue supporting and help the sub-division. He also thanked the government of

Correspondent KOHIMA, JUN 10 (NPN): A total of 48 women received their certificates from Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India after completing a 45 days training course on spinning and weaving under the Department of Sericulture.

The certificates were handed out to the trainees by director of Sericulture, T Sanny, Pongener, during a programme at AMK building, here on Friday.

In his speech, Pongener highlighted about the Samarth Scheme 2021-2022, a capacity building program in the textile sector under which the training was conducted.

He pointed out that textile was a very vast sector which covers jute, rubber, handloom, handicraft, nylon, polyester and sericulture. He informed that sericulture Nagaland had been requesting the Ministry of Textiles to allot training centres in the State which was finally granted after a span of two years.

He said with the four newly opened training centres in Dimapur, Kohima,

Mokokchung and Wokha would train a total of 500 beneficiaries during 20212022.

He said Samarth was a collaborative scheme of 50/50 basis here the State would provide infrastructure and manpower in the form of trainers’ half of its share while the ministry would provide financial assistance to meet its share of the other half.

Pongener disclosed that during the course of the training, experts from National Skill Qualification Framework would come and make the final assessment of the trainees basing on which the certificates would be issued.

The scheme’s primary aim is to promote traditional weaving and spinning practices at the same time guide the trainees to produce garments that would meet national and international standards, the director said.

Shedding light on importance of the certificate, Pongener said since it was issued by a very standardised body, the same could be used to get employment in any part of the world where there was a textile sector.

He observed that no matter how qualified an individual may be, but if they do not possess specific skills which were supported by its respective certificates, they would not be employable anywhere.

The whole duration of the training was strictly monitored by CCTVs at the centres coupled with attendance taken by a biometric device.

Pongener urged the trainees to make the best use of their training and also the certificate they had earned.

He said they were all now part of the Sericulture department and would be indirectly participating in all the departmental activities and promotion of sericulture in the State.

Meanwhile Pongener also lauded the three trainers who were the main instructors during the course.

DSO has informed that another batch of training was in progress and therefore any indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland interested undergo the training could register themselves at District Sericulture Office, Chandmari colony, Kohima during office hours.

Nagaland for posting doctors in the hospital when the services of the doctors were much needed.

Deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K, highlighted on how the 30 bedded Modular Hospital was initiated and completed.

The various ongoing CSR works in the sub-division were briefed to the members at the programme. He requested the members to take care of the hospital and make optimum use of

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”.

2 Timothy 4:7

of our beloved father Late taselhi Mero

Two ye a r s h ave passed since you left us, but not a moment p a s s es by w i t h o u t missing you. We can only rejoice in the faith that you are with the Lord.

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We, the family of Lt. Soniya Chung would like to extend our hearty gratitude towards.

1. Rengma Baptist Church Kohima, Youth Department, CEC Department.

2. Koinonia Baptist Church & Youth Fellowship Kohima 3. Tesophenyu Lorinyu Baptist Church & Youth Department 4. Tesophenyu New Baptist Church & Youth Department.

5. RBCK Chandmari Fellowship 6. NCRC Lerie Kohima 7. NBCC Youth Fellowship.

8. Imanuel Soul Saviour Church Kohima 9. Pumai Baptist Church Youth Fellowship.

10. Zeliang Baptist Church Fellowship Lerie Kohima.

11. Lerie Women Prayer Fellowship.

12. Tesophenyu Group Fellowship Kohima.

13. RBYC Lerie Sector Fellowship.

14. Kros College Kohima.

15. Kros College 1st & 2nd Batch Kohima 16. The Vineyard Hr. Sec. School Kohima.

17. St. Mary Cathedral Hr. Sec. School 2008 & 2009 Batch Kohima.

18. Tesophenyu Group Union Kohima 19. TGSU 20. TGSU Tseminyu 21. TVYF 22. Lerie Colony Panchayat & Youth Organisation 23. Maghatongza Welfare Board.

24. Neighbours and relatives.

We regret not being able to mention each and every individuals by name who stood by us during those hard and challenging moments both physically and financially.

It is our humble prayers that Almighty God continue to bless each and everyone of you.

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it. He thanked the advisor DUDA, KU (Tobu unit), TASU, KNSK for their active support and cooperation.

The programme was attended by Venkata Sudhakar Nirmala, VP finance, HR and administration & Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), Ankur Nagaria, Executive Corporate Relations and Kum Rachel Natasha, Manager, Corporate Relations of United Way Bengaluru.

2nd Death anniversarY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT nd

Trainees and Sericulture department officials during certificate distribution programme in Kohima on Friday. (NP)

N Bongkhao Konyak with district administration and others.

From wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren

Born on : 01/07/1933 Died on : 11/06/2020

1st Death anniversary

In loving memory of Lt. Kumbotsung Imchen 11th June 2021

10/04/1992 – 05/06/2022

1st Death anniversarY Dr. Ketholesie sisalie Zetsuvi

This day marks a year without you and we deeply miss your absence. Memories you left behind are the only treasure we have to reminisce and the thought that you are with the Lord console our hearts. It is the body that dies but not the soul. You remain forever in our hearts - a loving and affectionate husband, father, son and brother.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

You will always be in our heart... because you are still alive in us.

NEWS IN BRIEF

F&CS informs beneficiaries: Office of assistant director of Food & Civil Supplies (F&SC) Dimapur has informed all NFSA PHH / AAY beneficiaries under Dimapur district who have not linked Aadhaar to their ration cards to immediately submit Aadhaar to the office of assistant director F&CS on or before June 30, failing which beneficiaries would not be able to avail the food grains.

DRSU announces election: Election Commission (EC) of the Dimapur Rengma Students’ Union (DRSU) has informed that election to the executive council of DRSU for the tenure 2022-2024 would be held on June 18 at Auditorium Hall, Tetso College, Sovima. EC, DRSU has asked intending candidates to contact +918415070616, +917005876566, +918575751090 between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for further details.

37 Tyui A/C Ngullie union meeting: 37 Tyui A/C Ngullie Union has convened a meeting on June 11, 10 a.m. at Town Hall, Wokha. All the members of 37 Tyui A/C residing in different places have been requested to attended the meeting.

Skill development prog at Pfutsero: Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Pfutsero, Dr. Riku Khutso has informed that demand-driven skill development programme would be held on June 13-18 at Tourist Lodge (NAP Camp), Pfutsero with Zynorique Initiative Society. All interested candidates have been asked to submit names along with Aadhaar to the office at the earliest.

EA awards graduates: Entrepreneurs Associates (EA) awarded 16 graduates, the Basic Entrepreneurial Skills Training (BEST) course, Wave 12 on June 9 in the presence of special guest, director, department of employment, skills and & entrepreneurship, Chiden Yaden and deputy director, employment, skills & entrepreneurship, Zubemo Tsanglao.

17 Chizami A/C holds meeting:17 Chizami Assembly Constituency held a meeting-cum-get together programme on June 8 at Glory Peak, Pfütsero on June 8 and deliberated on improvement of the constituency, keeping in mind the upcoming general election.

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Born: 14/06/1961 Died: 28/05/2022

(19th April, 1956 – 11th June 2021) It has been a year since you left, and not a day passes by without you in our thoughts, our memories, and our hopes. Your abiding presence comforts us even as your physical absence continues to leave a void in our everyday. We cherish the moments shared with you. We will surely meet again in our Father’s kingdom.

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Your loved ones.

Through this column, we would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every one who stood by us during the illness and demise of our beloved father S. Kashiho Jakha on 28.5.2022.

We would also like to thank: 1) Staff and members of Chekiye Ghami Baptist Akukuhou 2) Medical team Medicity Hospital Ghy. 3) Nemcare hospital Ghy. 4) VCMs Block-6 Chekiye Village and 5) Chekiye Village Youth Front Though we are unable to mention each and every one personally, we pray that God's greatest blessings be upon each and every one of you.

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Loving Mother, Brothers, Sisters, Daughters, Grandchildren & Relatives.

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WEATHER FORECAST JUNE 11

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26 21

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Kohima

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022

Mmhonlumo Kikon addressing the press conference. (NP)

Correspondent WOKHA, JUN 10 (NPN): BJP national spokesperson Mmhonlumo Kikon said India’s confidence has increased due to the outstanding progress achieved in every field in the last 8 years of PM Narendra Modi’s government.

Addressing a press conference here on Friday at BJP Wokha district office, Chonsumo Complex, Wokha town, Kikon, who is the MLA from 40 Bhandari Assembly Constituency under Wokha district and Nagaland adviser for IT&C, S&T, and N&RE asserted that “India has progressed rapidly on the path of At-

manirbhar Bharat, nationalism has increased among the common people, basic facilities have increased in every aspects of life, the income of farmers and poor has increased, and the country has learned to rise from difficulties.”

Kikon, who is also the BJP Prabhari (in-charge) for Mizoram State, addressed the presser as part of the nationwide Seva Sushasan Aur Garib Kalyan Parv campaign to generate awareness on the work done by the central government under BJP to provide seva, sushasan aur garib kalyan during BJP’s government at the centre which completed 8 years

on May 30, 2022.

Highlighting the mantras of Narendra Modi’s government which included “sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas and sabka prayas, antyodaya – uprooting poverty, seva hi sangathan, nation first, development of villages, poor, farmers, dalits, oppressed, exploited, deprived, backward, youth, women and farmers, zero tolerance policy towards terrorism and corruption, and creation of a welfare economy”, Kikon said the last 8 years of PM Modi’s government has been a “story of change, a sign of progress.”

Kikon also highlighted various achievements of BJP government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 2014 to present.

Kikon, while listing out the various welfare schemes initiated by the BJP government at the centre, dwelt at length on the Atmanirbhar Bharat concept and its 5 pillars including economy, infrastructure, demography, demand and system.

Kikon summed up the presser with the assertion that under PM Modi, “the BJP is committed to transform India, make India a country where all are one, all are happy and prosperous.”

Award to HSLC topper from Wokha Correspondent WOKHA, JUN 10 (NPN): Advisor for IT&C, S&T and N&RE, Mmhonlumo Kikon awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh to Susan Z Kikon, who bagged the 14th rank in the recently declared HSLC examination results, at a short programme organized at Likya Yankho Community Hall, Wokha town, Friday.

Speaking on the occasion, Kikon said the cash award presented to Susan Z Kikon by him was a gesture of encouragement and recognition for her achievement. Advising the achiever as well as the gathering, Kikon said one must not let success go to one’s head but take any kind of success as a beginning and aim at consistency in whatever one does.

Compared to the past, today’s world was more competitive, and therefore, the most important step after passing out HSLC was to get a good career guidance before venturing out, Kikon added. The adviser further encouraged Susan and everyone gathered to “dream higher and achieve higher for all of us.”

Susan Z Kikon, who passed out with 96.17% aggregate in her HSLC examination from Libemo Memorial Higher Secondary School Wokha, thanked God, her parents and all family members for their prayers and constant support which helped her bag the 14th rank.

The short felicitation programme was organized by Kikon Shentsüta Ekhüng, the apex body of the Lotha Naga Kikon clan and attended by representatives of Kikon clans from villages, ranges and towns across Nagaland.

State’s first ‘Pro Bono Club’ launched DIMAPUR: Kohima Law College (KLC) launched the first “Pro Bono Club” in Nagaland under Ministry of Justice & Law, Government of India at the Conference Hall of KLC, Friday.

In a press release, KLC media cell informed that workshop on “legal literacy vis-a-vis social justice” was conducted together with official launching of the Pro Bono Club.

During the programme, resource persons, assistant professor Kezhokhoto Savi deliberated on “Right to Information Act, 2005” while state coordinator HRLN, Neiteo Koza spoke on “Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and Human Rights”.

The programme was moderated by faculty co-ordinator (Pro Bono Club), David Shiu, and principal KLC, Soni officially launched the Pro Bono Club.

Around 150 law students participated in the programme.

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Manipur cops defuse IED planted at pharmacy

Correspondent

IMPHAL, JUN 10: Bomb experts of Manipur police on Friday defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in front of a pharmacy in the capital city.

The IED was found inside an unattended tiffin carrier in front of Lamphel Pharmacy, opposite to the southern gate of RIMS hospital, Imphal,around 8 am.

A salesman who arrived to open the pharmacy for the day’s business found the unattended tiffin carrier in a black colour polythene bag.

When the salesman found a mobile handset inside the tiffin carrier, the proprietor of the pharmacy informed the police on suspicion.

A police team who rushed to the spot on being informed of the suspicious package, blocked roads to RIMS hospital as precautionary measures before calling out experts of the state police bomb detection and disposal squad.

The traffic was blocked for about two hours while the experts examined the

A bomb experts of the state police defusing IED found planted in front of a pharmacy in Imphal on Friday morning.

unattended tiffin carrier.

Explosive materials were found in a can inside the tiffin connected to the mobile handset.

It was remotely controlled by an IED, experts said after successfully defusing the same and disposed it at safe place later.

The planting of the IED was amid the recent series of blasts in areas within the capital city and

barely three days after the police claimed arrest of the man behind the blast series.

On June 7, the police claimed National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) was behind the recent series of bomb blasts in Imphal area after they arrested a person with explosives and other items used in assembling IEDs. M e a n w h i l e, t h e NRFM, in a release to

media houses in Imphal, claimed responsibility for the planting of the IED in front of the pharmacy.

The IED was planted to teach a lesson to the ‘high-handed’ proprietor of the pharmacy. It was fortunate that swift action of the police avoided a major tragedy that would have been created by the impact of the blast, it said.

They will continue to

target the pharmacy, the release threatened.

The release further clarified that the group has nothing to do with the blast at the gate of Little Flowers School, Imphal in the morning of May 6.

It also refuted the police claim of nabbing a man behind the series of blasts in Imphal areas in recent time, including at Little Flowers School.

The arrested man was not a cadre of the outfit.

The explosives and other materials which the police recovered from his house, however, belonged to the group.

Cadres of the group had deposited items to the house of the man to avoid arrest by security forces on their way to a mission.

On June 7, the state police claimed NRFM was behind the recent series of bomb blasts in Imphal area, including at the gate of the Little Flowers School, while informing that an active cadre of the group was arrested by them during an operation at Kangla Sangomshang of Imphal East district.

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Agartala-Kolkata bus service via Dhaka resumes after two years

AGARTALA, JUN 10 (PTI): The Agartala-Kolkata bus service via Dhaka resumed on Friday after a hiatus of over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Tripura minister said.

State Transport Minister Pranajit Singha Roy flagged off the international bus service at the integrated checkpost at Akhaura.

“The cross-border bus service will boost cooperation between India and Bangladesh,” the minister said during the programme.

Altogether 28 passengers boarded the 40-seater bus for Kolkata via Dhaka, and the service will be available for six days a week.

The bus will cover a distance of around 500 km from Agartala to Kolkata via Dhaka in around 19 hours.

A train journey between the two destinations via Guwahati takes around 35 hours, an official said.

The bus facility on this route was suspended in March 2020 after the pandemic struck. The fare from Agartala to Kolkata via Dhaka will be Rs 2,300 per passenger, including travel-

Tripura Transport Minister Pranjit Sinha during flagging off ceremony of India-Bangladesh cross-border bus services. (PTI)

ling tax, while it will be Rs 1,000 from Tripura capital to Dhaka. “The direct bus service will be of help to people in view of cancellations of long-distance trains due to flood and landslide in neighboring Assam and high demand for flights resulting in a sharp increase in airfare,” the minister said.

Roy said the number of passengers will increase in the days to come as they will be aware of the resumption of the bus service.

He also appealed the authorities concerned to ensure smooth running of buses in the cross-border

route in strict adherence to foreign laws. He asserted that the state’s connectivity with rest of the country has improved during the BJP-led NDA regime at the Centre.

Roy also said the state government has taken an initiative to increase the number of daily flights from the airport here. Currently, the count is 18.

Agartala Mayor Deepak Majumder and Assistant High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Agartala Arif Mohammad, state’s Principal Secretary LH Darlong were present at the programme.

Congress files police complaint Tripura BJP leaders face public anger; police fire tear gas against Nupur, Naveen in Assam GUWAHATI, JUN 10 (PTI): The Congress on Friday lodged a police complaint against suspended BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Navin Jindal in Guwahati for their controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammad.

Police said they are looking into the matter and are yet to register a case on the basis of the complaint lodged at Bhangagarh police station.

“We have received the complaint regarding the remarks made by the persons in question. We are yet to register a case and it is still in enquiry stage,” a police officer said.

Sharma, who made an objectionable statement about the Prophet during a TV debate on the Gyanvapi controversy, and Jindal, who posted a derogatory remark on his Twitter handle, were suspended by the party.

Senior spokesperson

Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal of Assam Congress Romen Chandra Borthakur, who filed the complaint on behalf of his party, alleged that the image of India has been tarnished, and age-old unity and integrity have been affected due to the statements

by Sharma and Jindal.

Talking to reporters, Borthakur maintained that India should not bow down to international pressure and apologise for the remarks made by the duo as their statements were not the country’s official stance.

A complaint was also filed against the Sharma, Jindal and AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi at the same police station in Guwahati on Tuesday by Dulu Ahmed, a leader of Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP).

Ahmed also demanded action against Owaisi, a Telangana MLA, for allegedly making “objectionable comments” against Hindus at a public meeting.

Police are yet to register a case in connection with Ahmed’s complaint as well.

AGARTALA, JUN 10 ( AGENCIES): Tripura tribal welfare minister and BJP leader Ram Pada Jamatia was at the receiving end of public anger while attending an administrative camp in the West Tripura district on Friday, reports East Mojo.

This is the third time in a row that Jamatia has faced public protests during his course of attending a government programme.

Earlier, Jamatia’s vehicle was attacked at Jampuijala on Thursday and on Wednesday, protests broke out at Taidu during a joining programme.

Speaking on the issue, SDPO Mohanpur Kamal Bikash Majumder said, “There was an administrative camp organized at Daragabari school of Shimna. Tribal Welfare Minister Ram Pada Jamatia and local BJP leader Mangal Debbarma were supposed to attend the event. But suddenly, several women protestors gathered at the spot and indulged in

sloganeering against the minister. Sensing trouble, the security arrangements had already been tightened, and the leaders were safely evacuated from the area.”

Later, he said, to disperse the crowd, tear gas shells were fired, and a large contingent of the TSR and Police forces was deployed to take control of the situation. One cop sustained minor injuries during the scuffle with local women.

“Ten people had been taken under police custody as preventive arrest. Three people were injured in the scuffle broke out between police and protestors including a police constable. A suo moto case is being lodged with the local police station,” SDPO Majumder told EastMojo over the phone.

According to the protesting women, the BJP leaders had turned the administrative camp into a political show. “The administrative camp was organised without any prior announce-

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SHILLONG, JUNE 10: Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday said an inquiry could be possibly instituted to probe non submission of accounts by the three autonomous district councils to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Malik said necessary action needs to be taken, if required a probe, on the reason behind the non-submission of accounts to the CAG for the past few years.

The district councils have also not been tabling the CAG report in the council sessions. According to the Raj Bhavan, the Governor received a letter from the CAG on Wednesday re-

garding the non-submission of accounts.

“Governor Satya Pal Malik received a letter on June 8, 2022 relating to the matter of non-submission of accounts by the district councils over a period of few successive years and nontabling of reports of CAG in the district councils,” Commissioner and Secretary to Governor, Pravin Bakshi said.

Malik immediately took up the matter with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma the next day over the phone. Malik has also sent a Demi Official letter to the Chief Minister urging him to ensure timely and correct preparation of accounts by the concerned district councils.

In the letter to Malik, the CAG pointed out as many as ten accounts — two of Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) , three of Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) and five of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) that are still pending for submission as on December 31, 2021. The GHADC has not submitted accounts from 2016-17 to 2020-21, the JHADC has not submitted accounts from 2018-19 to 2020-21 while the KHADC is yet to submit the accounts for 2019-20 and 2020-21.

The CAG also revealed that the deficiencies in the autonomous district councils were communicated to Chief Secretary RV Suchi-

ang on March 17, 2022, the Chief Executive Members of the respective Councils on March 23, 2022 and Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on March 30, but no action was taken by any of the authorities.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that the District Council Affairs Minister Lahkmen Rymbui himself had conducted a meeting and the department had instructed and written to the different ADCs to reply and give a detailed report on the matter.

“But none of the replies have come yet from them. So we are awaiting a reply from them on this,” Sangma said.

Over the recent past, there have been several al-

legations of corruption in the district councils. The BJP which is an ally in the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government has levelled allegations of corruption in the councils, especially in the Garo Hills and Jaintia Hills district councils.

According to the BJP, funds amounting to crores have been embezzled under the Special Assistance Grants and the party has earlier sought a CBI probe into the allegations and also wanted a proper audit of the accounts from the period 2015 to 2020. “If required and upon consultation with the Chief Minister, an inquiry could also be conducted on the lapses in the district councils,” Malik said.

Locals protest against a BJP minister in Jamatia district. ment in the locality. And why are political leaders invited to an administrative camp? It was almost clear that it was a political programme wrapped in the cover of a government function. Otherwise, people would have been informed”, a local woman protesting there told reporters.

Speaking on the issue, Mangal Debbarma, BJP Janajati Morcha vice president and chairman, Tribal Boarding House, Mohanpur subdivision, said, “The programme was being held

IMPHAL, JUN 10: Manipur horticulture and soil conservation department launched a new innovative scheme to combat poppy cultivation in hill areas on Friday.

Chief minister N Biren Singh launched the new scheme “Cultivation of Horticulture Crops as an Alternative to Poppy Cultivation in Hill Areas” under “War on Drug 2.0”.

He also launched the brand “Manifresh” at a function held at the office complex of horticulture and soil conservation in

Imphal’s Sanjenthong.

“The state government would not retreat. The war on drugs campaign will continue until drug menace is completely rooted out from the state,” the chief minister said after launching the scheme.

Singh said that his government has no enmity with anyone or any community and that the campaign aimed to conserve forest areas, to uproot poppy cultivation, drugs trafficking and its consumption, ensuring a better future for the younger generations.

The chief minister claimed that 355 farmers

Manipur CM N Biren Singh launching new innovative scheme under war on drugs 2.0 in Imphal on Friday.

from Kangpokpi, Kamjong and Ukhrul districts who earlier depended on poppy cultivation for their liveli-

hood had been benefited with alternative arrangements under the war on drugs campaign.

He stressed on the need of concerned officials to visit various villages and meet the farmers, making them aware of the ill-effects of poppy cultivation and about the initiatives of the government towards providing alternative arrangements to earn their livelihood.

He also suggested that concerned officials should conduct camps at different places for the timely provision of saplings and seeds for suitable alternative cropping.

Terming the people’s unwavering support to the war on drugs campaign as

atmosphere of terror in the hilly areas, it seems that other political parties do not have any rights to do politics. All the other officials came out of the venue in tight police security.”

One person sustained serious injuries, and was referred to GBP hospital, Debbarma told EastMojo.

Later, TIPRA MDC Rabindra Debbarma and MLA Brishaketu Debbarma held protests in Khowai Chowmuhani and Hejamara condemning the alleged police brutality on women.

Tripura: 22 candidates in fray for bypolls to 4 assembly seats AGARTALA, JUN 10 (PTI): At least 22 candidates, including Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, are in the fray for the upcoming by-elections to four assembly constituencies in the state, an EC official said on Friday. Saha, a Rajya Sabha member, was appointed the state’s chief minister last month, replacing Biplab Kumar Deb. The bypolls to the four assembly segments - Agartala, Town Bardowali, Surma and Jubarajnagar - will be held on June 23. “We have received 24 nomination papers for the by-elections.

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very smoothly. When our minister was addressing the administrative camp as the chief guest, miscreants backed by TIPRA motha started hurling stones at the vehicles stationed at the school field. Several people received injuries on their head, chest, legs and back. Two glasses of my car were vandalised, and the minister’s vehicle was also partly damaged. This is unacceptable.”

Debbarma added, “The way TIPRA supporters have started creating an

a historic movement against drugs, he urged farmers not to worry about a marketing platform for their produce.

Singh said the government has provision for buyback of their products, adding that cold storage facilities were also set up in many places across the state.

Asser ting that the TRIFED initiative has committed to transform the lives of tribal people in India, he informed that more than 400 self-help groups were formed in the state and are employing around 50,000 tribal women mainly on fruit processing.

Sabar, an independent aspirant from Surma constituency, withdrew her papers on Thursday, the last date for doing so,” the Election Commission official said. goverNMeNT oF INdIa

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Historians gave prominence to Mughals, little on Pandyas, Mauryas, Guptas: Shah

NEW DELHI, JUN 10 (PTI): Most of the historians in India have given prominence in recording the history of Mughals only, ignoring the glorious rules of many empires like Pandyas, Cholas, Mauryas, Guptas and Ahoms, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday.

Releasing a book ‘Maharana: Sahastra Varsha Ka Dharma Yuddha’, Shah also said that the battle fought for the protection of the culture, language and religion for 1,000 years has not gone in vain as “India is again standing with respect before the world now and the country’s glory is recognised”.

“I want to tell something to the historians. We have many empires but historians have concentrated only on the Mughals and wrote mostly about them.

The Pandya empire ruled for 800 years. The Ahom empire ruled Assam for 650 years. They (Ahoms) had even defeated Bakhtiyar Khalji, Aurangzeb and kept Assam sovereign. The Pallava empire ruled for 600 years. The Cholas ruled for 600 years.

“The Mauryas ruled

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Amit Shah receives a memento during the launch of a book ‘Maharaja: Sahastra Varshon Ka Dharmyudh’. (PTI) the whole country -- from Afghanistan to Lanka for 550 years. The Satvahanas ruled for 500 years. The Guptas ruled for 400 years and (Gupta emperor) Samudragupta had for the first time visioned a united India and established an empire with the whole country. But there is no reference book on them,” he said.

The home minister said reference books should be written on these empires and if they are written, “the history which we believe wrong will gradually fade away and truth will emerge”.

For this, he said, there is a need to start work by many people.

“By kee ping aside comments, our glorious history should be kept in front of the public. When we make big efforts, then automatically the attempt of falsehood becomes small.

So, we should pay more attention to make our efforts bigger,” he said.

Shah said history is not written on the basis of victory or defeat, but on the basis of the outcome of any event.

History is not made on the basis of the government

and books, truth is made on the basis of events, he said.

“No one can stop us from writing the truth. We are now independent. We can write our own history,” he said. The home minister said it is a fact that some people have written history in such a way that it generates disappointment. “But India is such a country where disappointment can’t survive”.

“It may be decades, 50 years or a hundred year but at the end it is the truth which will emerge victorious,” he said.

Shah said some historians have written some books on a small scale but no one has done any comprehensive work on the history of the whole country and there is limited reference books.

He said the government is also taking initiatives but when the government takes the initiatives for writing history, many difficulties come up.

“When independent historians write history, only truth comes up and that is why our people should write book with facts and without making any comments,” he said.

VHP meeting in Haridwar on June 11-12 H A R I D W A R (U’KHAND), JUN 10 (PTI): A two-day meeting of the Kendriya Margdarshak Mandal of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad will begin here on Saturday to discuss a range of issues like Gyanvapi mosque, targeted killings of Kashmiri Pandits and ‘ghar wapsi’.

Around 250 seers, ‘mahamandaleshwars’, ‘acharyas’ and representatives of all 13 akhadas are likely to attend the meeting to be held at Nishkam Seva Trust here.

Such an event is held twice a year since the establishment of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in 1964.

The inaugural session will be held on Saturday from 3 pm to 6 pm, and the second and final session from 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday, VHP central secretary Ashok Tiwari said. He noted that conversions, ‘ghar wapsi’ or ‘reconversions’, killings in Kashmir, population control and uniform civil code are likely to be discussed in the meeting. Champat Rai, vice president of VHP and general secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir Teerth Kshetra Trust, said a team of prominent seers will on Friday set the agenda for the upcoming meeting.

Army Chief reviews security situation along LAC in Himachal & Uttarakhand

NEW DELHI, JUN 10 (PTI): Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande has carried out a comprehensive review of India’s security preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

This is the first visit of Gen Pande to the sector after taking over as the Chief of the Indian Army on April 30.

The Indian Army has been maintaining a strict vigil along the entire stretch of the LAC since the eastern Ladakh border row erupted in May 2020.

The Army said Gen Pande expressed his satisfaction with the “rapid improvement of defensive posture and operational readiness of formations.”

“The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande is currently on a three-day forward area visit to the LAC in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand,” the Army said on Friday. In his visits to the forward posts, Gen Pande has been briefed by local commanders about the prevailing situation along the borders.

“Taking a first-hand assessment of the operational

Army chief Gen Manoj Pande during his visit to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. preparedness in forward areas, the Army Chief is scheduled to witness the high altitude operational capabilities of deployed f o r m a t i o n s, i n c l u d i n g mountaineering skills and long-range patrolling,” the Army said. It said Gen Pande is also reviewing the ongoing infrastructure and development work and the Army-citizen connect in the forward areas.

“While interacting with the Commanders during his visit, the Army Chief emphasised the need for vigil and alertness along the borders,” the Army said in a statement.

It said he appreciated the absorption of modern technology in undertaking

persistent surveillance. “The Chief of Army Staff, during his interaction with the troops deployed on the forward posts, appreciated their high morale and exhorted them to maintain the high standards of professional excellence,” the Army said.

He also complimented the excellent synergy between the Army, CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces), civil administration and police towards operational effectiveness and sustainable development in the border areas, the Army said.

The border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong lake areas.

NCPCR warns strict legal action HC rejects PIL seeking panel to find truth about structure in Gyanvapi against use of children in ‘protests’ their controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammad. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chief Priyank Kanoongo has claimed that children were used in many of these “violent demonstrations”.

“Instances of use of children in violent demonstrations have come to notice again today. Strict legal action will be taken and not a single extremist (‘charampanthi’) will be spared,” Kanoongo said in a tweet in Hindi.

He said there are laws

Modi changed politics from graft to development: Nadda GORAKHPUR (UP), JUN 10 (PTI): BJP president J P Nadda on Friday said earlier dynasties, casteism and corruption were synonymous with politics but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed it to politics of development.

Inaugurating a BJP regional party office in Gorakhpur on Friday, he said that under Modi the country made two Covid vaccines available to the people of India within a year of the pandemic.

“Our party is proactive and pro-responsive.

We don’t sit idle. While the country moves ahead under the leadership of Modi, Uttar Pradesh moves ahead under Yogi Adityanath,” Nadda said.

“Prime Minister Modi has changed politics in the country. Earlier dynasts, casteism, and corruption were synonymous with politics. But Modi changed it to politics of development. That is why he gave the slogan of ‘Sabka Saaath, Sabka vikas’,” the BJP president said.

Nadda recounted how important vaccines like

that against polio and encephalitis “took decades to come to India” but now under the leadership of PM Modi, the country “developed” two COVID-19 vaccines within a year.

“The India of today develops its vaccines and provides it to other countries as well.”

Hitting out at Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, he said, “I want to remind you of an irresponsible leader.

When vaccination started, Akhilesh Yadav termed the vaccine, ‘BJP ka tika’.

He himself took the vaccine but advised you (the public) not to take it.”

He said that of 72 BJP offices proposed to be built in Uttar Pradesh, 69 have already been completed.

“It is the vision of the prime minister that the BJP must have a party office in every district of the country,” Nadda said.

Remembering the BJP’s struggles in past, the party president urged young workers to “make use of libraries at BJP party offices and learn.”

in place and the NCPCR will not let children be “used by these extremists”.

“We will look into all the protests where children were used and then we will issue individual notices to police to take action against people who used children and also seek registration of FIR against them,” Kanoongo told PTI. Earlier, the NCPCR chief had asked the Uttar Pradesh Police to probe if children were engaged by “anti-social” elements in the recent communal violence in Kanpur.

What prompted constable Chodup Lepcha (L) to open fire is yet to be ascertained.

KOLKATA, JUN 10 (PTI): A policeman allegedly fired several rounds near the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in central Kolkata’s busy Park Circus area on Friday afternoon, killing a woman and injuring two people before shooting himself dead, police said.

The incident happened around 2.30 pm a few hundred metres away from the Seven-Point Crossing where

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The petitioners have made the central government, the Uttar Pradesh government and the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) as opposite parties in the matter.

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Varanasi falls in the territorial jurisdiction of the Allahabad High Court instead of the Lucknow bench.

He also stressed that since the Supreme Court is already seized of the matter, the same plea cannot be presented here.

The counsel for the central government and the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), S M Royekwar, also opposed the PIL. Earlier, the petitioners’ counsel Ashok Pandey submitted that the contested claims over the structure have been leading to disputes between communities not only within the country but across the world.

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Hindu side that a Shivling was found during a videography survey of the Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri complex last month.

The claim was disputed by the mosque committee members who said it was part of the water fountain mechanism in the wazookhana reservoir, used by devotees to perform ritual ablutions before offering namaz.

The PIL was filed by Sudhir Singh, Ravi Mishra, Mahant Balak Das, Shivendra Pratap Singh, Markendey Tiwari, Rajiv Rai and Atul Kumar, claiming themselves to be devotees of Lord Shiva.

thousands of people had gathered to protest against the inflammatory remarks made by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

The woman, identified as Rima Singha of Dasnagar in Howrah, was passing by, riding pillion on a bike taxi when she was hit by a bullet as the on-duty policeman kept firing from his Self-Loading Rifle (SLR),

triggering chaos in the congested area, police said.

She died on the spot, while the policeman after firing a few rounds more shot himself in the head, they added.

The gunman, constable Chodhup Lepcha of the Fifth Battalion of Kolkata Armed Police, fired at least 15-20 rounds, a senior police officer said.

“He was on duty outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission. Suddenly, he started firing indiscriminately and walked along Lower Range to AJC B o s e Ro a d - B e c k b a g a n crossing,” the officer said.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 10 (PTI): Amid protests over controversial remarks made by two now-suspended BJP leaders against Prophet Mohammad, the apex child rights body NCPCR said on Friday that children were used in many of these “violent demonstrations” and that it would take strict legal action in the matter.

Protests erupted in several parts of the country, including outside Delhi’s Jama Masjid, with hundreds of people demanding the arrest of Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal over

LU C K N OW, J U N 1 0 (PTI): The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday declined to entertain a PIL seeking the establishment of a committee headed by a retired or sitting judge of the Supreme Court or a high court to ascertain the truth about a structure recently found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi.

After hearing the public interest litigation (PIL) at length, a vacation bench of Justices Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Subhash Vidyarthi dismissed the plea and said it would issue a detailed order later.

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agaland’s decision makers will have to take a call about charting the economic future of its people after much time has been wasted due to a penchant for emotive rhetoric which has clouded the vision for preparing a practical roadmap. Since 1992, this newspaper had commented on the issue of oil exploration and extraction on many occasions in this column and as news item. Nagaland has a substantial deposit of crude oil estimated at around 600 million tons besides natural gas. In 1972 the government of Nagaland permitted Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Ltd. The ONGC had extracted at least ten times more than the quantity it ought to have done as trial basis which was around 1.5 million metric tonnes. Nagaland was paid Rs.33 crore as royalty in 1993. By 1994, all operations of ONGC were suspended after some Naga organisations opposed exploration of oil and natural resources on various grounds. Some however maintained that the consent of landowners was needed as they have the right as per Article 371(A)(a) clause(iv) ownership and transfer of land and its resources. The NPF government in 2012 took up the issue in the state assembly and adopted the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas(NPNG) Regulation 2012. This was based on the premise that as people’s representatives, the members were empowered to decide as per Article 371(A). However, the UPA-II government shot down the attempt of the state to enact its own laws governing oil and natural gas operations. The Centre pointed out that parliament alone has authority to frame laws for oil operations as per the Entry 53 of List -1 of the Seventh Schedule and also the Mines and Minerals(Regulation and Development)Act 1957 which extensively invests mines and minerals as the occupied field of the union of India. The NPNG Rules 2012 as well as subsequent ‘selection’ of private oil firms for oil business courted more controversy. The Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court issued a stay order on a PIL filed by the Lotha Hoho, against the permit awarded to Metropolitan Oil and Gas Private Limited (MoGPL),one of those awarded oil operating license. Much had been written in this newspaper about the issue and the controversial MoGPL which also figured in the assembly debates. Presently the state government appears to have accepted the BJP government’s stand over oil exploration when, in January this year Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that Assam and Nagaland were ready for out court settlement over the several decades-old border dispute as well as share in royalty from petroleum from the disputed area. This was echoed in March this year, by Nagaland governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi, in his address to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Mukhi, who is also Assam governor told members that Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had positively indicated equal share of profits from proceeds of Petroleum and Oil exploration and extraction between the two states in sectors A, B & C in the Disputed Area Belt (DAB) area.

The oil operations are to be carried out by the PSU, ONGC Ltd and this also attracts some attention. ONGC has its bases in Assam and has been in the news for ‘tapping oil’ from disputed borders claimed by Nagaland such as in Changpang etc and Geleki reserve forest.

ONGC has an overwhelming number of officers and employees from Assam and acted against Nagaland’s interests. However, these have to be cleared after proper consultations with stakeholders and ensure the peace and prosperity go together.

DailyDevotion And After That What’s Next To Do?

…seek, and you will find… —Luke 11:9

Seek if you have not found. “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss…” (James 4:3).

If you ask for things from life instead of from God, “you ask amiss”; that is, you ask out of your desire for self-fulfillment. The more you fulfill yourself the less you will seek God. “…seek, and you will find….”

Get to work— narrow your focus and interests to this one thing. Have you ever sought God with your whole heart, or have you simply given Him a feeble cry after some emotionally painful experience? “… seek, [focus,] and you will find….”

“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters…” (Isaiah 55:1). Are you thirsty, or complacent and indifferent— so satisfied with your own experience that you want nothing more of God? Experience is a doorway, not a final goal. Beware of building your faith on experience, or your life will not ring true and will only sound the note of a critical spirit. Remember that you can never give another person what you have found, but you can cause him to have a desire for it. “…knock, and it will be opened to you” (Luke 11:9). “Draw near to God…” (James 4:8). Knock— the door is closed, and your heartbeat races as you knock. “Cleanse your hands…” (James 4:8). Knock a bit louder— you begin to find that you are dirty. “…purify your hearts…” (James 4:8). It is becoming even more personal— you are desperate and serious now— you will do anything. “Lament…” (James 4:9).

Have you ever lamented, expressing your sorrow before God for the condition of your inner life? There is no thread of self-pity left, only the heart-rending difficulty and amazement which comes from seeing what kind of person you really are. “Humble yourselves…” (James 4:10). It is a humbling experience to knock at God’s door— you have to knock with the crucified thief. “…to him who knocks it will be opened” (Luke 11:10).

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or the past fortnight the largest minority in the country has been put at unease due to a controversy that is not political but religious in nature. The incident is related to controversial remarks made by some ambitious politicians, trying to get noticed by their party’s leadership for creating a surcharged and divisive atmosphere in the country on religious lines.

The unpleasant remarks against the most venerated personality in the Islamic community affronted the Muslims not just in India but also globally. The establishment in a hurried response had to heed to the international outcry in a crisis mode.

Instead of adopting a mature and sensible strategy to handle the crisis and assuage the hurt feelings of the largest minority community of the country, the media and politicians tried to portray these remarks as non-consequential and as a litmus test for the minority’s followers and refused to apologize till the courts stepped in.

Common Muslim’s Unease Still worse, the controversy also exposed the common Muslim’s inability to explain their history in a logical and contextual manner. Everyone from the common Muslim to its reli-

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gious leaders was mum, as they couldn’t counter the controversy in a contextual manner. Let’s try to analyse the controversy and what would have been a better strategy to handle the currently volatile situation and the response by the Muslim community. It all started by derogatory remarks made by two former spokespersons of the ruling-BJP party against Prophet Muhammad , the most venerated personality amongst Muslims, blaming that he married Hazrat Bibi Aisha (RA), who was only six-years old, when married and nine-years old when the marriage was consummated, while the Holy Prophet was in his 50s. Notwithstanding the age difference, as perceived by the current generation’s mindset, it is worth mentioning that when the marriage proposal was put forward to Hazrat Abu Bakr, by Hazrat Khoula, he pointed out that Aisha’s marriage was already fixed with the son of Muta’im bin Jubair. But when he talked to Muta’im bin Jubair, Muta’im said that since Abu Bakr has forsaken his ancestors’ religion, he couldn’t marry his son with Aisha. Abu Bakr then accepted the proposal brought by Hazrat Khoula.

Historical context Before we analyse the response of the Muslim community and its leaders

ver the years, financial markets have grown used to expecting the unexpected.

Almost any passage of time in the history of financial markets is replete with events which have taken market participants by surprise.

However, it would be fair to say that 2020s have just taken this to an altogether different level. In a lighter vein, one could wonder how the first quarter of last few years has made it a habit of making a mockery of beginning-of-year forecasts. While 2020 was a year which began under the looming threat of geo-political tensions between US and Iran; by the end of the first quarter, the thing that had turned the world upside down was, after all, a virus. At the start of 2022, while all eyes were on the spread of Omicron; by the end of the first quarter, the event that actually shook everyone was a geopolitical one (Russia-Ukraine war).

Indeed, one would want to turn back the clock or rather, the calendar, to the beginning of this year with a hope that diplomacy and good sense prevailed and the world avoided this human tragedy, still unfolding in Ukraine. While turning time back and forth can only be wishful thinking, it certainly does happen twice a year - in some countries. Yes, indeed, I am referring to ‘daylight saving time’, which basically involves the practice of setting ahead clock by an hour at the beginning of summer and setting it back by an hour at the beginning of winter in most western countries. Interestingly, while this idea was floated in the early twentieth century, it only took off during World War I as countries scrambled to save energy

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to these remarks, let’s have a brief look at the current situation of girls and women in other religions and what is the minimum age prescribed in their scriptures.

Myriam Francois-Cerrah in her article written for The Guardian in 2012 on the issue opines that western and now even India media base their criticism on a saying attributed to Bibi Aisha herself (Sahih Bukhari volume 5, book 58, number 3894), and the debate on this issue is further complicated by the fact that some Muslims believe this to be a historically accurate account, and indeed it is.

But before leveling charges we should also analyse the reasoning or motive behind this action.

She points out that, in seventh-century Arabia, adulthood was defined as the onset of puberty. (This much is true, and was also the case in Europe: five centuries after Prophet Muhammad’s, marriage to Aisha, 33-year-old King John of England married 12-year-old Isabella of Angouleme). Interestingly, of the many criticisms of Prophet Muhammad, made at the time by his opponents, none focused on Aisha’s age at marriage, as that was the norm during those days.

At the age of 25 Prophet Muhammad married his first wife Khadija bint Khuwaylid, who was a widow

15 years older to him. This marriage lasted for 25 years.

He married her to encourage widow remarriage and care for destitute women in the emerging Muslim society, which was not a usual practice in that age.

After Bibi Khadija’s death in 619 CE, he married a total of 12 women over the remaining years of his life. All of Prophet Muhammad’s wives were widows, with the exception of Aisha. Italian Orientalist Laura Veccia Vaglieri in her book, “An Interpretation Of Islam” writes that Prophet Muhammad was a faithful husband to Bibi Khadija for 25 years, and did not marry another woman, except after her death. He at that time was 50 years old. He married each of his wives thereafter for a social or political purpose; such that he wanted to honour the pious women, or wanted the loyalty of certain tribes so that Islam would spread amongst them. All the wives Muhammad married were not virgin, nor were they young or beautiful. So how can anyone claim that he was a lustful man?

Other religions’ views Hallett JP in her book “Fathers and daughters in Roman society in Rome” (1984), wrote that noble women in Rome or earlier Christianity were known to marry as young as 12 years

of age.

The Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics mentions Manusmriti, in this regard explained by other authorities in (verses 9.8889), Gautama (18-21): “A girl should be given in marriage before puberty.” and Vasistha (17.70): “Out of fear of the appearance of the menses, let the father marry his daughter while she still runs about naked. For if she stays in the home after the age of puberty, sin falls on the father.”

But this leads us to another issue to ponder. This relates to the physical and physiological status of our ancestors. Several scientific reports mention that our ancestors were much superior and stronger in physical health and structure to the current generation of Homo Sapiens, and thus the girls attained puberty much earlier than as of now. Even recently there were some medical reports mentioning that girls currently reach puberty at around 13, much earlier than our and previous generation.

This whole episode teaches us to adopt a sincere and respectful attitude for different religions of the world in today’s global village based on tolerance and coexistence and respect for others’ religion, and avoid unfounded allegations. Instead these two people, though correctly

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by making better use of daylight.

This wasn’t the only new idea to take off in the aftermath of a war. For instance, widespread manufacturing of antibiotics, like penicillin in US, took off only during World War II. Stainless steel rose to prominence during World War I as the British military sought an alternative to other metals, which were prone to damage from heat and friction.

While different forms of computers are used across all industries today, the world’s first large scale electronic computer was built during World War II. Rapid progress in radar technology during World War I paved the path for civil aviation industry to take off. This list goes on and on and includes wristwatches, synthetic rubber, Pilates etc. In fact, it is not just the military conflicts that have triggered innovations. The competitive spirit during the Cold War too led to rapid development of space technology which had a lasting impact on the world.

Indeed, while wars do reflect the worst in humanity, the desperate circumstances surrounding them have historically triggered or kick-started many path-breaking innovations/developments, arising from ingenuity of the human mind.

As the war drags on in Ukraine, there are jitters being felt across all walks of life. Scourge of inflation means that Central Banks have had to tighten monetary policies, even as global growth outlook is clouded by geo-political uncertainties.

However, what’s worth remembering is that if one goes by history, the world will not only find a way to tide over this crisis but would also come up with game-

changing ideas along the way.

Looking back at Covid and its repercussions, as things stand, next few years could actually define the course of history for a prolonged period of time. First few months of this ongoing conflict have already shown that going forward there could be less reliance on physical warfare and more on the economic one. This, in turn, could result in formation of newer economic blocs and change the course of globalisation as we know it. Supply chains disrupted due to the pandemic have been further strained owing to the conflict and countries around the world are increasingly averse to the idea of economic dependence on countries with divergent security interests and differing ideologies.

In this regard, India stands out as one of the natural alternatives to fill the void left on the front of food security, by Russia and Ukraine, and in manufacturing, by the postpandemic China+1 tilt.

Apart from the threat to food security, another major fallout from the war has been the threat to energy security. The sharp spike in energy prices has had a crippling effect on many economies.

Consequently, this could compel everyone to rethink how energy is produced and consumed; and more importantly, lay emphasis on reduction of dependence on fossil fuels.

This, in turn, could accelerate tailwinds for renewable energy at a time when concern over climate change is already making the world sweat. Goes without saying that this change will not happen overnight as the immediate focus will be on energy security instead of clean energy. For instance,

the recent power crisis has made India turn once again to coal.

Notwithstanding the recent softening of commodity prices; years of underinvestment may keep prices structurally elevated. Higher commodity prices, energy transition, supply chain re-alignment, along with the political desire for higher defence spending, by almost every country, could trigger a significant capex push.

In a side story of sorts, the fate of US dollar has become the cynosure of all eyes in the world of finance. Recent turn of events, coupled with the US’s declining share in global trade and changing geo-political equations have raised apprehension about dollar’s hegemony. However, the US dollar has benefitted from the apparent lack of alternative at this point in time.

The relative preference of most countries to politically align with US, instead of an alternative like China, along with relative ease of access to American capital markets and a hawkish US Fed have aided the dollar’s cause. All said and done, one may have to “reserve” one’s judgement on the world’s reserve currency for now.

India’s sizeable forex reserves should help stave off significant threat to rupee stability. While India won’t remain insulated from global developments, India continues to remain better positioned as compared to other emerging markets at this point. Rapid digitalisation, strong tax buoyancy (growth in tax collections nearly double that of Nominal GDP growth for FY22), Services exports at record high (FY22), healthy balance sheets of corporates and banking sector, policy reforms, formalisation of

Importance of sanitation in pig farm

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I) Avoid sudden change than cure because treatment every pig.

IX) Restrict the entry in feed and feeding time. is costlier and also involves II) The pig sty should of outsiders inside the pig II) Avoid prolong or risk factor. Preventive mea- be constructed N - S direc- sty at all time. indiscrimate use of antibiotsures are cheaper and it is tion so that the pigs get direct B) Feeding and Health. ics without the Veterinary reliably sure to protect pig exposure to sun daily at least I) Daily provide well doctor’s consultation. from various infection/dis- for some hours. balance diet along with viIII) Never intermix difease condition. The secret III) Proper drainage in tamin/mineral supplement ferent age groups of pigs in of disease control in farms and around the pig sty to II) Provide sufficient one sty. lies in the practices of good avoid stagnant water/flies/ and clean , cool water daily.

IV) Never introduce sanitation. Sanitation mea- mosquitoes etc.

III) Before any vaccina- newly purchased piglet / sures must be practiced; it IV) The pig sty should tion , deworm your pig at grower pig directly with the cannot be purchased. be cleaned daily with water least one week ahead. old stocks.

To have a pig farm with and disinfectant solution like IV) Vaccinate your V) Never purchase healthy animals, diseases phenol/potash/dettol etc. pigs when they are fit and pregnant sow , if unknowfree and maximum output V) The water and feed- healthy. ingly purchased keep it sepawith reduced mortality some er trough must be scrapped V) Classical Swine Fe- rately in a different sty until sanitation practices are rec- and cleaned daily. ver vaccination at 3 months delivery. ommended.

VI) A phenyl dip foot- of age and re-vaccination VI) Never feed kitchen 1. Some good Sanita- bath in the main entrance of after every 6 months interval / hotel wastes directly withtion practices to be fol- your pig sty for disinfection VI) Immediate separa- out cooking properly. lowed in pig farms are: of footwear of attendant. tion of any sick/ unhealthy VII) Never slaughter A) Housing: VIII) Disposal of ex- pig from healthy one. sick/unhealthy/under mediReader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

mentioned the fact, but they made the remarks in such a derogatory and foul language that the Muslims all across the world were bound to feel hurt and demand action against them.

First, these people should have not adopted such an incourteous behaviour and secondly, the Muslims should have seen through their game that by using derogatory and foul language, these fringe elements were trying to provoke them and reap political benefit by unsettling them and gain political mileage, at their cost. Also these offenders didn’t anticipate the strong international condemnation. Additionally, since the day this controversy started no Muslim leader worth his salt has spoken candidly or correctly against these derogatory remarks.

Even Muslim members of most political parties kept mum, except two regional political parties and one individual leader. This teaches us yet again the lesson to be proactive and logic-oriented in our response instead of just being emotional.

Asad Mirza (The writer is a political commentator based in New Delhi. He writes on Muslims, educational, international affairs, interfaith and current affairs)

economy and push for privatisation & capex hold India in good stead.

On the flipside, key risks to watch out for happen to be the spike in commodity prices (particularly oil), impact of tightening global liquidity and increase in food and fertiliser subsidy bill.

For Indian equities, strong retail participation (63 per cent increase in demat accounts in FY22) and robust Mutual Fund flows have cushioned the downside from recent FPI selling spree. However, it’s equally noteworthy how last couple of years have been a baptism by fire for investors, as sharp gyrations in financial markets and numerous unforeseen events have kept investors on toes.

Considering rapidly evolving geo-political landscape, change in course of globalisation; and with Central Banks retreating into their role of reining in inflationary expectations instead of doing ‘whatever it takes’ to support asset markets, volatility is likely to remain elevated. Investors’ equanimity and patience will continue to be tested in the foreseeable future but don’t we know from history that the formula for wealth creation equates sound investment + time + patience. In a world where new geo-political alliances are being formed and existing ones are being tested; sound financial plan and prudent asset allocation still continue to remain the best allies for investors to counter the formidable foe of volatility in financial markets.

Navneet Munot (The writer is an HDFC Asset Management Company’s MD & CEO. The views expressed are personal.)

cation pig for consumption.

VIII) Never open a dead diseased pig carcass in the farm , it should be immediately buried under deep burial method.

3. Some Good Sanitation practices to be followed by pig attendant are: I) The pig attendant should always wear separate clean working clothes/close shoe/ face mask/disposable gloves when at work in pig sty.

II) Washing of hand thoroughly before entering and after coming out from the pig sty.

III) If at any point of time the pig attendant is not feeling well he should abstain from work and take rest.

IV) As far as possible the pig attendant should avoid going around animal newspaper nor that of the

market place / slaughter houses or other people’s pig farm.

V) The pig attendant should avoid alcoholic drinks, tobacco chewing during working hours.

VI) Once a year the pig attendant needs to go for health check up. Conclusion: If at any point of time your pig showing loss of appetite, not taking food, vomiting, diarrhoea, nasal discharges, weakness etc. The owner should immediately consult a Veterinary doctor or visit the nearest Veterinary Health Centre; your pig may be suffering from some diseased condition that needs proper treatment.

Dr. Elizabeth Yhome.

Veterinary Surgeon Veterinary Hospital Kohima

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Sidhu Moose Wala murder: First of Ayushman Bharat benefitted poor people: PM eight shooters arrested, say police PM inaugurates In-SPACe, says he hopes Indian firms will become global leaders in space

PM Narendra Modi during the ‘Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan’, in Navsari, Gujarat on June 10. (PTI)

style, behavioural issues related to preventive health and that’s the primary responsibility of the government.” Highlighting the achievements of his government, Modi said that his government strives to save the poor and middle class from the cost of treatment.

The efforts reflects on the health of women and children today. Health indicators continue to improve. Gujarat ranks first in the Policy Commission’s third sustainable goal list.

“When I was the Chief Minister, we started the “Mukhyamantri Amrutam

Yojana” by which poor families get assistance of Rs 2 lakh. More than 40 lakh poor patients of Gujarat are benefited. We launched Ayushyaman Bharat on lines of “Amrutam Yojna”. It has helped the tribals, Dalits, the deprived as well as the women. They have received Rs 7,000 crore benefit so far.”

In the last 20 years, Gujarat Health Centres has achieved many new milestones. Work has been done at every level.

As many as 600 Din Dayal Aushadhalays have been set up in the cities and 14 lakh poor women benefitted from the “Chiranjeevi scheme”.

AHMEDABAD, JUN 10 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the headquarters of the Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) here, set up to promote private investment and innovation in the space sector. As in Information Technology, he hopes that Indian firms will emerge as leaders in the global space sector too, he said.

Earlier, the space sector was closed to private companies as “they could only be vendors”, but his government opened it up by bringing in reforms, Modi said.

“Big ideas can only make big winners. We have removed all restrictions by bringing reforms in the space sector,” he said.

IN-SPACe will support private industry and begin the process of “making winners in the space sector,” the prime minister further said.

“I am hopeful that like in the IT sector, our industry will also take the lead in the global space sector,” he said. “ To d ay o n s o c i a l media, if youths have to share something important, they will write `watch this space’. IN-SPACe has the

potential to revolutionise the space industry. So I would say ‘watch this space’. INSPACe is for space, pace and creating ace in space industry,” Modi said.

The government is also working on a new space policy which will provide ease of doing business in the sector, he said. “India’s space programme has been, in a way, the biggest identity of `Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

When this programme gets the strength of the Indian private sector, you can imagine how much it will increase its strength,” the prime minister said.

In the past, the country’s youth did not get the opportunity to work in the space sector and it was our misfortune that “the difference between regulation and restriction was forgotten,” he said.

“Indian youth carry with them innovation, energy and spirit....Their risktaking capacity is also very high. If any youth wants to innovate, can we say, this can only be done by government facilities?....But in our country, this was the situation in many sectors,” the prime minister said.

CHANDIGARH, JUN 10 ( AGENCIES): The first of the eight gunmen believed to have shot and killed Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala has been arrested, the police said on Friday, reports NDTV. Harkamal Ranu, a resident of Bathinda, was handed over to the police, his family members claimed.

This is the tenth arrest in the case. The last two arrests were that of a gangster identified as Siddhesh Hiraman Kamble alias Mahakal and a man who pretended to be a fan and took a selfie with Moose Wala before his killing.

The suspects have been arrested for providing logistical support, conducting recce, and harbouring the singer’s killers.

Among the other shooters identified are Sandeep Singh, alias Kekda, of Sirsa, Haryana; Manpreet Singh, alias Manna, of Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda; and Manpreet Bhau of Dhaipai, Faridkot.

Twenty-eight-year-old singer-politician Moose Wala was shot dead by some unidentified assailants in Punjab’s Mansa dis-

The eight sharpshooters wanted in Moosewala.

trict on May 29, a day after the Punjab government curtailed his security cover.

His death shocked fans at home and in Punjabi communities from Canada to Britain.

Moose Wala -- whose real name is Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu -- rose to fame with catchy songs that attacked rival rappers and politicians, portraying him as a man who fought for his community’s pride, delivered justice and gunned down enemies.

Moose Wala was a big star not just in India but also abroad, especially in Canada and Britain -home to large Punjabiorigin communities.

However, he was often

criticised for promoting gun culture through his music videos, in which he regularly posed with firearms.

Moose Wala’s murder has also put the spotlight on the dark underbelly of Punjab, a major transit route for drugs entering India from Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Many link the narcotics trade -- mostly heroin and opium -- to an uptick in gang-related violence and the use of illegal arms in the state.

According to media reports, some of the dozens of gangs active in Punjab have been demanding protection money from rappers and even buying into music companies.

Giriraj favors anti-conversion law NPP unit calls for war against drugs, tobacco

NEW DELHI, JUNE 10 (IANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that Minister Satyendar Jain was taken to a hospital the previous day after a picture of the arrested Minister went viral.

Kejriwal, however, refused to make any comment on Jain.

In the viral picture that went viral on Thursday, Satyendar Jain can be seen in a car with what appears to be blood on his face.

He is currently in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

“He is in ED custody and I cannot say much since we have no direct contact. I am in no position to make any comment on

this. He was taken to hospital yesterday. Whatever happened in the hospital... when he was a little better, he was taken back,” Delhi Chief Minister said.

Kejriwal was inspecting the trees transplanted at a site in Mayur Vihar.

He said that the government’s tree transplantation policy has helped prevent a dip in the national capital’s green cover despite a large number of development projects being undertaken in the city.

“Delhi’s green cover should have decreased to 15-16 per cent considering the development works being undertaken, but the Tree Transplantation Policy brought in October 2020 prevented it,” he said after the inspection.

and its agencies, including the police and Narcotics Department should therefore be on high alert, it emphasised.

NPP warned that Nagaland would become the next drug capital of the country soon if the government, police, civil city organisations, church bodies and common people did not open their eyes to the menace and take drastic measures against these notorious activities. It suggested that the colonies, wards and villages of various districts should devise their own strategies for curbing such illegal activities by setting up local vigilance committees.

It said the state government should also conduct regular awareness camps on this pertinent issue in all the districts so that the public was made aware about their roles and responsibilities.

AHMEDABAD, JUN 10 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the headquarters of the Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), set up to promote private investment and innovation in the space sector. The government has initiated reforms in the space sector and opened it up for private sector, Modi said, speaking at the inaugural event in Ahmedabad.

“I am hopeful that like in the IT sector, our industry will also take the lead in the global space sector,” he said.

“I want to assure the private sector that reforms in the space sector will continue unabated,” he said.

Space technology is going to bring in a big revolution in the world in the 21st century, Modi said.

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President arrives Himachal on a 2-day visit SHIMLA, JUN 10 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday arrived at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh on a two-day visit to the state.

Security has been tightened in view of the President’s visit with paragliding, flying of drones and hot air balloons being prohibited in Lahaul-Spiti and Kullu districts on June 11 when he is scheduled to visit Atal Tunnel Rohtang.

Kovind was received at SAI Ground Dharamshala by Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, Assembly Speaker Vipin Singh Parmar, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Sarveen Chaudhary.

MP Kishan Kapoor, MLA Vishal Neharia, Mayor MC Dharamshala Onkar Neharia, Chief Secretary Ram Subhag Singh, Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu, Principal Secretary GAD Bharat Khera, Deputy Commissioner of Kangra Nipun Jindal and Superintendent of Police of Kangra Khushal Sharma were also present on the occasion.

councils, there was little respite in the supply and sale of these products. The party said it was high time to give it a serious thought and mete out harshest punishment possible to those individuals and organisations that were destroying the society and next generation for easy money.

Further, claiming that many unscrupulous elements had made Nagaland their hub for peddling drugs and tobacco products, NPP noted that though the police, acting on tip-offs and inputs, were able to put some petty peddlers behind bars, there was no action taken against the masterminds and kingpins. Despite concrete and sufficient evidences against these kingpins, the party alleged that they were able to escape the clutches of law as they had multifarious connections.

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crackdown on the Golden Triangle in the late 1980s, it said a huge chunk of narcotics left Nagaland everyday unchecked and right under the nose of the authorities.

Dr ugs like opium, brown sugar, heroin, cannabis and others were brought into Nagaland from Myanmar via national highways and further transported to other parts of India. NPP alleged there were well-established cartels, especially in Dimapur that were run and managed by a network of influential and powerful people who were well protected.

Tobacco abuse, even though banned throughout Nagaland and under the COTPA Act and in the vicinity of educational institutions, there was rampant supply and clandestine sale of such products in broad daylight. Despite the initiatives taken by various village, colony and ward

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DIMAPUR, JUN 10 (NPN): NPP State unit has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of drugs and tobacco addiction, especially among the youngsters, in Nagaland.

Claiming that the State had become a haven for drug peddlers and addicts like Punjab in the past, the party, in a press release , said many youth had either ruined their lives or were on the verge of complete addiction due to this menace, which had remained unchecked for many years despite numerous concerns expressed by NGOs and other forums, including Kripa Foundation and Federation of Indian NGOs for Prevention of Drugs Abuse – Nagaland Chapter.

Though drug abuse prevailed across India, the party alleged the Northeast had linkages with the global narcotics industry.

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railway court to the MP/ MLA court. I have come here to give my statement,” said Singh who was accompanied by a number of party colleagues, including state minister Ram Surat Rai, Vaishali MP Veena Devi and former state minister Suresh Sharma. Altogether 23 BJP leaders, named in the case, appeared before the court of judge Vikas Mishra.

Notably, on Wednesday, Kumar was asked about his views on a religious conversion law, which the BJP has been in favor of.

Kumar, whose JD(U) is currently the largest ally of the BJP in the country, had asserted that such a law was not required in Bihar where people of all religious communities co-existed in peace.

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cally opposite to that of the Bihar CM who has remained true to his socialist roots notwithstanding decadesold ties with the BJP, were echoed by Rakesh Sinha, BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP and RSS thinker who was asked about religious conversions in Patna. “There is no doubt that people get pressurised, financially and psychologically, to give up their faith and convert to another religion. This goes against the constitutional right to freedom of religion. The Narendra Modi government must not let this go on and bring in an anti-proselytisation law,” Sinha told reporters.

The academic-turnedpolitician also said that Hindus be declared a “global minority” by the United Nations, since the community was not in a majority anywhere except India and Nepal.

“If the UN does not agree to do so, it will be construed that the international body has double standards,” said Sinha, alluding to the resolution on Islamophobia Day passed earlier this year which was opposed by India.

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MUZAFFARPUR/PATNA, JUNE 10 (PTI): Union minister Giriraj Singh on Friday asserted that there was a need for an anti-conversion law that was applicable to the entire country.

The firebrand BJP leader, who is also considered a detractor of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, expressed his views barely a couple of days after the latter had ruled out the need for any such legislation in the state. “There should be a law against ‘dharmantaran’ (religious proselytisation) across the country,” quipped Singh when he was approached by journalists with a query on the need for an anti-conversion legislation.

The Union minister, who represents Begusarai in the Lok Sabha, was in the north Bihar town of Muzaffarpur in connection with a case filed against him way back in 2014, before the BJP had come to power at the Centre. During a ‘Bharat bandh’ called by the BJP, Singh, in addition to many BJP leaders, was booked for blocking railway traffic.

“The false case has been transferred from the

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AHMEDABAD, JUNE 10 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Government’s ambitious Ayushman Bharat scheme has provided Rs 7,000 crore benefit to the poor of the country.

He was inaugurating MA Nayak Healthcare Campus and Nirali Multispecialty Cancer Hospital in Navsari.

The hospital has been built in memory of Nirali, the granddaughter of L&T Group chairman Anil Nayak, who died of cancer at the age of two-and-a-half years.

“Three years ago, I had the opportunity of laying the foundation stone for a cancer hospital here. It is being inaugurated today. This is a sentimental tribute to Nirali, whom we lost much before time. The hospital shows the determination of Nirali’s family that no one should face a similar trauma. People of Navsari and surrounding districts will have an access to emergency treatment.”

To empower the poor, it was necessary to make health care accessible, he said adding: “We have been working with a holistic approach to improve the health sector for the last eight years.

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In its June 8 second bimonthly monetary policy meeting review for FY23, RBI raised the benchmark repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.90 per cent with immediate effect.

It followed an offcycle rate hike of 40 basis points in May to rein in the soaring inflation in the country, mainly triggered by supply side woes due to Russia-Ukraine war.

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week, the results of which will be known to by June 14th evening, is also a major event the market is looking forward to, and most analysts expect a hike of 50 bps...,” said Joseph Thomas, Head of Research, Emkay Wealth Management.

While the FII exit from the local market continued unabated, the RBI policy announced this week put the focus on normalisation of liquidity and withdrawal of accommodative policy, both of which may have a negative impact on the markets in the coming weeks, he added.

Sector-wise, BSE IT, teck, bankex, finance and oil & gas lost up to 2.09 per cent on Friday, while telecom logged gains.

NEW DELHI, JUN 10 (PTI): Auto, home and personal loans have become costlier with banks and other financial institutions increasing interest rates following the repo rate hike by RBI on Wednesday.

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per barrel, but retail selling prices of petrol and diesel continue to remain frozen.

The Indian basket on June 9 touched USD 121.28, matching levels seen in February/March 2012, according to data available from the oil ministry’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).

On a weekly basis, the Sensex tumbled 1,465.79 points or 2.63 per cent, while the Nifty lost 382.50 points or 2.31 per cent.

“The equity market across market caps and sectors traded lower on account of a number of proximate factors, which are mainly global factors. This has been the broader trend during the course of the week gone by.

“The Fed meeting next

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US inflation data and Fed policy meet next week. The inflation data will be crucial to sense the quantum of a rate hike.

“European Central Bank in its policy meeting signalled to start rate hike from next month and a large change in September. Persisted foreign fund outflow and widening trade deficit due to the elevated oil prices led to depreciation of INR, weakening the sentiment,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

International oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.45 per cent to USD 123.62 per barrel.

The basket of crude oil that India buys has hit a decade high of USD 121

2 arrested for murder of 5-year-old

DIMAPUR, JUN 10 (NPN): In a breakthrough, Dimapur Police arrested two persons in connection with the murder of a five-year-old, whose body was found inside a sack at Seithekema on June 7 at around at 4 am. According to police, the accused, father and son (a juvenile) neighbours of the victim, were arrested on June 9. No further details were divulged as investigation was ongoing. Dimapur police PRO, Bharat Laxman, said the boy was found dead with head injuries. PRO said that a case had been registered with Chümoukedima police station Under 301 IPC.

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16,201.80.

Investors lost Rs 3.11 lakh crore in Friday’s session, with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies falling to Rs 2,51,84,358.86 crore.

Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, skidding 3.96 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, HDFC, Reliance Industries, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Infosys and Tata Steel.

On the other hand, Asian Paints, Dr Reddy’s, UltraTech Cement, HUL, Titan, Maruti, Nestle India and NTPC finished with gains of up to 0.78 per cent.

“Rising inflation fears gripped the domestic market leading to heavy sell-off ahead of the release of

Point No.8 of the 16 Point Agreement,1960; and the Nagaland Village and Tribal Council Act 1978, amended in 2011. LH stated that the hoho has elected a pro-tem team, for an Interim period of six months, for reorganisation of the LBCA administration.

areas.

With regard to Doyang bridge inauguration, the committee said it expected better coordination from the concerned department and the contractor firm.

Meanwhile, the committee has reminded the respective tribal hohos, which were yet to give their financial contributions for exigency fund.

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MUMBAI, JUN 10 (PTI): The Sensex nosedived over 1,000 points while the Nifty slumped to the 16,200-level on Friday as investors dashed to safer assets as hardening crude oil prices fanned inflation fears and triggered a global sell-off.

With unrelenting foreign fund outflows, the rupee plunged to a fresh lifetime low against the US dollar, further denting sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex opened weak and stayed in the negative territory throughout the session.

It finally ended 1,016.84 points or 1.84 per cent lower at 54,303.44.

Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty plunged 276.30 points or 1.68 per cent to

(From p-1) business not to ply their heavy vehicles extensively as it damaged the newly constructed road. It has requested concerned contractors to maintain the road for a common benefit.

NFHRCC also requested authorities of the villages, in which the foothills road falls, to maintain vigil in their respective

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that the Lotha Hoho on March 21 informed that it had on March 18, dissolved the “hitherto existing” Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA) administration under provisions of Art. 371A (a) I),ii),ii) & iv), of the Indian Constitution and as empowered by

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retary Alemtemshi Jamir cited factors like provisions of Article 371(A) regarding land transfer, absence of skilled labour and law & order as responsible, while emphasising that it was time for Nagas to also concentrate on capital marketing.

Other speakers at the event were Rohan Abraham, who spoke on “Retail investor wealth creation”, while UTI, AMC Ltd, associate vice-president Sourav Mazumdar gave a lecture on “The great India story – savings, investments and wealth

Securities.

Parmar further noted that the global central banks’ overriding need to fight inflation with higher interest rates remains a headwind for risk assets and favours the dollar bulls.

“On the domestic front, spot USD-INR is expected to consolidate in the range of 77.50 to 78.30 with a bullish bias,” he said.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.20 per cent to 103.43.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.51 per cent to USD 123.70 per barrel.

On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended 1,016.84 points or 1.84 per cent lower at 54,303.44, while the broader NSE Nifty tanked 276.30 points or 1.68 per cent to 16,201.80.

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KO H I M A , J U N E 1 0 (NPN): As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) organised a conference on “Creating Wealth through Market” at Capital Convention Centre here on Friday as part of an iconic event held across 75 cities in the country.

Speaking on the occasion on investments not coming to Nagaland, Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) CEO and former chief sec-

MUMBAI, JUN 10 (PTI): The rupee tumbled 11 paise to close at a fresh lifetime low of 77.85 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as a sell-off in domestic equities and stronger greenback overseas weighed on investor sentiment.

Pe r s i s t e n t f o r e i g n capital outflows, elevated global crude oil prices and risk-averse sentiments also impacted the domestic unit, forex traders said.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 77.81 and witnessed an intra-day high of 77.79 and a low of 77.87 against the US dollar.

The local unit finally settled at its all-time low of 77.85, down 11 paise over its previous close of 77.74.

“The Indian rupee dropped to a record low amid risk-averse sentiment, weaker macro data and a stronger dollar index. The rupee marked the new record low of 77.8725 as the central bank remains aside from intervening while importers rush for dollars,” said Dilip Parmar, Research Analyst, HDFC

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creation”.

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd manager Sourav Roy gave a presentation on “Exchange creating wealth through stock market”.

Speaking on “Financial literacy & women as rising independent investor”, Sapient Wealth Advisors & Brokers Pvt Ltd associate partner Kvulo Lhorin said women were significantly less financially literates than men in India. Pointing out that India had the potential to be among the top financial literate countries in the world, he however regretted that 27% of its people lacked literacy in finance.

The conference was aimed to educate, encourage and empower people in 75 cities across India about investments and creating wealth and on the steps taken by the Central government for ensuring financial growth of the citizens.

There was direct webcast from JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru and Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

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Putin given ‘urgent medical help’ after Trump accused of ‘attempted coup’ falling ill while talking to military chiefs

WASHINGTON, JUN 10 (AP): The House panel investigating the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump on Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president’s effort to overturn the 2020 election.

With a never-beforeseen 12-minute video of extremist groups leading the deadly siege and startling testimony from Trump’s most inner circle, the 1/6 committee provided gripping detail in contending that Trump’s repeated lies about election fraud and his public effort to stop Joe Biden’s victory led to the attack and imperiled American democracy.

“Democracy remains in danger,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., chairman of the panel, during the hearing, timed for prime time to reach as many Americans as possible.

“January 6 was the culmination of an attempted coup, a brazen attempt, as one rioter put it shortly after January 6, to overthrow the

Video of former President Donald Trump is shown at the House committee public hearing in Washington on Thursday. government,” Thompson said. “The violence was no accident.”

The hearings may not change Americans’ views on the Capitol attack, but the panel’s investigation is intended to stand as its public record. Ahead of this fall’s midterm elections, and with Trump considering another White House run, the com-

mittee’s final report aims to account for the most violent attack on the Capitol since 1814, and to ensure such an attack never happens again.

Testimony showed on Thursday how Trump desperately clung to his own false claims of election fraud, beckoning supporters to the Capitol on January 6 when Congress would cer-

tify the results, despite those around him insisting Biden had won the election.

In a previously unseen video clip, the panel played a quip from former Attorney General Bill Barr who testified that he told Trump the claims of a rigged election were “bull——.”

In another, the former president’s daughter, Ivanka

Trump, testified to the committee that she respected Barr’s view that there was no election fraud. “I accepted what he said.”

Others showed leaders of the extremist Oath Keepers and Proud Boys preparing to storm the Capitol to stand up for Trump. One rioter after another told the committee they came to the Capitol because Trump asked them to. “ P r e s i d e n t Tr u m p summoned a violent mob,” said Rep. Liz Cheney, RWyo., the panel’s vice chair who took the lead for much of the hearing. “When a president fails to take the steps necessary to preserve our union — or worse, causes a constitutional crisis — we’re in a moment of maximum danger for our republic.” There was an audible gasp in the hearing room when Cheney read an account that said when Trump was told the Capitol mob was chanting for Vice President Mike Pence to be hanged for refusing to block the election results.Trump responded that maybe they were right, that he “deserves it”.

M O S C OW, J U N 1 0 (IANS): Russia President Vladimir Putin has been advised by doctors not to make any “lengthy” public appearances after he fell ill amid discussions with his military chiefs, media reports said citing a Kremlin insider.

The Russian President felt “a shar p sickness, weakness, and dizziness”, while getting up from his desk following a recent video conference with advisers and military leaders, has claimed, Daily Mail reported citing Telegram channel General SVR. “The President needed urgent medical assistance,” claimed the channel which purports to have sources in the Kremlin and has made repeated claims over Putin’s alleged medical problems, including cancer and Parkinson’s disease.

The claims are impossible to verify, but the theory that the Putin is struggling with a litany of health issues is gaining currency in the West, Daily Mail reported.

Putin has been advised by doctors not to make any ‘lengthy’ public appearances.

Straw dolls with Putin’s face found nailed on sacred tree in Japan

Dolls made of straw that bear the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin along with notes calling for his execution have been found hammered into a sacred castanopsis tree with two long nails in Japan’s Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. In Japanese these dolls are called “wara ningyo” dolls and are culturally used to ward off evil.

They also have been used as part of supernatural rituals, with the dolls themselves representing the curse.

A police investigation has been launched to figure out who these people are

who have stuck these dolls onto a sacred tree. According to Newsweek, one straw doll was found at Mikazuki Shrine in Matsudo hammered with two long nails through the areas representing the doll’s chest and head.

It carried a note that read: “Vladimir Putin, born 7 October 1952. Pray for his extermination.”

According to a report in Japanese daily newspaper The Mainichi, locals are not happy about the desecration of sacred trees. According to the publication, local residents stated that they wanted “the sacred trees to be treated with respect,” and also pointing out that “shrines are not a place to put curses on people.”

Venezuelan workers march to reject SL crisis: PM announces financial safety net for social security country’s exclusion from Americas summit

Venezuelan workers march in protest against the exclusion of Venezuela from the Summit of the Americas. (VTV)

Musharraf critical, recovery not possible: says family

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ISLAMABAD, JUN 10 (AGENCIES): Former Pakistan President Per vez Musharraf ’s family today said that the military ruler’s condition is critical, his organs have failed and recovery is not possible. The family, posting a statement on Twitter, said that Musharraf is battling a longtime ailment. “Message from Family: He is not on the ventilator. Has been hospitalized for the last 3 weeks due to a complication of his ailment ( A my l o i d o s i s ) . G o i n g through a difficult stage where recovery is not possible and organs are malfunctioning. Pray for ease in his daily living.”

Earlier, some Pakistani

media outlets earlier repor ted that Musharraf passed away in hospital, however, the reports were quashed later. Earlier today, Musharraf ’s close aide and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said that he is critical and on a ventilator support at a hospital in the UAE. Gen Musharraf, 78, ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008.

“Musharraf is critical as he is on a ventilator,” Chaudhry told PTI. Chaudhry, who was the information minister in the Imran Khan government, was once a media spokesperson for Musharraf. He said that he spoke to Musharraf ’s son who confirmed his illness. “I have just spoken to Gen Musharraf ’s son Bilal in Dubai who confirmed that he (Musharraf) is on ventilator,” Chaudhry said.

Reacting to reports, Ifzaal Siddique, the President of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Overseas -- founded by Musharraf -- said that the former president is little bit ill but fully alert.

overshadowed by the absence of multiple Latin American leaders, including those of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, who boycotted the meeting and those of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, who were excluded

by Washington.

Uruguay’s President Luis Lacalle Pou dropped out after contracting Covid-19, and Bolivia also declined to attend.

The Summit of the Americas are periodic meetings of regional heads of state and government to address diplomatic and trade issues of importance at the continental level.

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vide food free of charge to 10 per cent of the population, who were unable to afford three meals.

He had previously warned of a food crisis in addition to the ongoing economic crisis, which has

Will ‘not hesitate to start war’ over Taiwan, China tells US

BEIJING, JUN 10 (AFP): Beijing will “not hesitate to start a war” if Taiwan declares independence, Chin a ’s d e f e n c e m i n i s t e r warned his US counterpart Friday in the pair’s first faceto-face talks, officials said.

“If anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army will definitely not hesitate to start a war no matter the cost,” Wu Qian quoted defence minister Wei Fenghe as saying during a meeting with Lloyd Austin.

The Chinese minister

also vowed that Beijing would “smash to smithereens any ‘Taiwan independence’ plot and resolutely uphold the unification of the motherland”, according to the Chinese defence ministry. He “stressed that Taiwan is China’s Taiwan...

also left the country in shortage of fuel, gas, medicines as well as essential supplies.

When asked to respond to the government’s initiatives to combat the current crisis, the prime minister explained the country would have to suffer the consequences of the damage caused to the economy by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Discussions were underway with Japan to regain their confidence and secure their support, the prime minister added.

Wickremesinghe said that countries were stepping forward with assis-

Using Taiwan to contain China will never prevail”, the ministry said.

Austin told his Chinese counterpart during the talks in Singapore that Beijing must “refrain from further destabilising actions toward Taiwan”, the US Department of Defense said. Taiwan, a self-ruled, democratic island, lives under the constant threat of invasion

by China. Beijing views the island as its territory and has vowed to one day seize it, by force if necessary.

KIEV, JUN 10 (IANS): An aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the country is losing upto 200 troops a day while fighting on the front line with Russian forces.

According to the aide Mykhaylo Podolyak, hundreds of Ukrainian troops are under relentless bombardment as Russian forces attempt to take control of the whole of eastern Donbas region, the BBC reported on Friday.

While reiterating that Ukraine still requires Western artillery, he said: “The Russian forces have thrown pretty much everything non-nuclear at the front and that includes heavy artillery, multiple rocket launch systems and aviation.” Podolyak said “complete lack of parity” between the two rival armies was the reason for Ukraine’s heavy casualty rate.

He also stressed that peace talks between Kiev and Moscow can resume if Russia surrendered the territory it has gained since it launched the invasion on February 24.

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RONGMEI BAPTIST CHURCH MHAINAMTSI KOHIMA MONGSENYIMTI SENSO TELONGJEM DISTRICT PEREN, NAGALAND

FELICITATION Through this column, the Rongmei Baptist Church Mhainamtsi (RBCM), with immense pride and honour extends our heartiest congratulations to all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC, 2022.

HSLC  Ms. CHUNGPUI GANGMEI, D/o ALFRED GANGMEI  Ms. LUGUI, D/o GAIBAMJUAN  Ms. LUKINGLIU, D/o GAICHANGDIMANG  Ms. LUCHUNLIU, D/o GAIKHANGPOU  Ms. T.R. KALUATMEI, D/o T.R. ADAI  Ms. GAINGTHAILIU GONMEI, D/o POUGUANGLUNG  Ms. DITHUANLIU, D/o ZIAN GONMEI  Ms. MERILYN, D/o KAMBUAN  Mr. RAHIM, S/o ABEL  Mr. REJOICE, S/o CHAMGAIPOU  Mr. GAIDUANTHUI, S/o AHIAM GANGMEI  Mr. HAUNIMEI, S/o RATON  Mr. MEITHONSIN, S/o PANTI KAMEI HSSLC  Ms. GAILIMLIU THAIMEI, D/o CHAMGAIPOU  Ms. SINTHAILIU, D/o CHAMGAIPOU  Ms. KAHAULIU, D/o GAIKHANLUNG  Ms. SOIHIAM KAREN, D/o MIUCHAM  Mr. POULINGONG GONMEI, D/o SAKIU GONMEI  Mr. MACHUNGUANG KAMSUAN, S/o Lt. MAKUZEI  Mr. HOUREI GONMEI, S/o KHINLAKPOU We are incredibly proud of your efforts and achievements. Continue to fly much higher. May Almighty God bless you and show favour in your future endeavours as you continue to walk along with Him. RBCM db-594/22

tance in food and medical supplies, however, no country was providing fuel free of charge.

Long queues at fuel retail stations are a common sight in the island currently despite the supplies being made available

by India through a credit line.

An IMF bailout programme is being currently worked out and expected to be available in the last quarter of the year.

Wickremesinghe had earlier announced that extended credit lines from India were being sought until the availability of the IMF facility.

Ukraine losing upto 200 troops a day: President’s aide

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With immense pride, the Kohima Mongsenyimti Senso Telongjem (KMST) extends our sincere appreciation and heartiest congratulations to:1. Shri MEYINUKSUNG on being promoted to Assistant development Commissioner, department of Planning and Co-Ordination, Planning Machinery, Nagaland, Kohima.

2. Smti. MERANGLEMLA (W/o Shri Meyinuksung) on being promoted to Registrar, directorate of Social Welfare, Nagaland, Kohima.

The Union further prays that our Almighty God continue to bless and strengthen them with great success to shoulder the new responsibilities.

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member states.

Rodriguez war ned that Venezuela is facing a moment of “serious threats, that there are those who want to attack its economic progress, and that there is “financial persecution” against the country.

However, she said: “We have taken a first strategic and historic step to defeat the criminal blockade, which this republic has never experienced before.”

Rodriguez called for unity amid the country’s economic recovery, thanking Venezuelan workers for their continued support and struggle.

The Summit has been

dressing the owners of Sri Lankan media organisations late on Thursday.

He said a team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would visit the country on June 20 and hoped that a staff-level agreement with the IMF would be reached by the end of June.

Wickremesinghe also explained that due to the pending food shortage, he was launching the food security programme in the country.

He was hopeful that through the food security programme, the government of the crisis hit country would be able to pro-

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Date 09/06/2022

I, Smti K. Tozheli Sema, wife of Shri Khuwoto Z permanent resident of North Point Colony, Dist.

Zunheboto, State Nagaland and presently residing at………. Town/Village/Colony, Dist. Zunheboto State Nagaland do hereby declare and solemnly affirm that my husband Shri Khuwoto Z had expired on 22.5.2022.

The above statement made in this paragraph is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

That I signed this affidavit on this day the 09.06.2022.

WITNESS

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MAgistrAte/notAry Public Zunheboto : nAgAlAnd

IN ThE COURT Of DEPUTy COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

IN ThE COURT Of PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NO.M-356/22/1537 Dt. Dimapur the 08/6/2022 Notice is hereby given that Shri Arun Thapa Vrs Smti. Anupama Thapa resident of Longchem Village in the District of Mokokchung, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1(one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri Arun Thapa Block No. 9 (Nine) Patta No. 1078 Dag No. 1205 Area. 00B – 01K– 02Ls

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C A R AC A S, J U N 1 0 (IANS): Venezuelan workers took to the streets of capital Caracas to reject the country’s exclusion from the ongoing ninth Summit of the Americas and in support of their government’s policies.

“The empire was left alone and scorned at the Summit of the Americas,” Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said to a large crowd.

The summit in Los Angeles began on Monday and will go conclude on Friday amid the exclusion of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua by the US host, causing tensions among

COLOMBO, JUN 10 (PTI): Sri Lanka aims to set up a financial safety net of Rs 200 billion to provide social security support to the needy amidst the worst economic crisis in the country, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced. “The government is making maximum effort to reduce the impact through providing financial and logistical support,” said Wickremesinghe, who also holds the post of the finance minister of the debt-ridden economy.

“A Rs 200 billion financial safety net is being raised for social sector support,” he said while ad-

Sd/- SAChIN JAISwAL, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur

S/C No. 325/2022

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Bendangmongba Ao has been applied by Smti Achila, W/o Lt. Bendangmongba Ao R/o H/No 355. Lane-9 Kuda Village B.Khel Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. SBI A/c No. 11596920244 2. Family Pension Benefits 3. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Policy No. 996363192 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the pension benefits/estates of the said deceased may if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before within a period of 30 days from the date of publication.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 06.6.2022.

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Demi Lovato releases hardJohnny Depp and Jeff Beck BTS release anthology album hitting single ‘Skin of My Teeth’ release video from joint album Proof, including 3 new songs ‘H

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TS have released their anthology album ‘Proof ’, including the new single ‘Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)’.

The K-Pop megastars - comprising RM, Jin, JHope, V, Suga, Jimin and Jungkook - have consolidated the past nine years of their career into a 48-track, three-disc compilation, including all their hits and previously unheard demo versions of their tracks as a group and solo.

The likes of ‘ON’, ‘Boy with Luv’ featuring

Halsey, ‘Butter’ and ‘Dynamite’ are all included, plus three new songs, ‘Yet To Come’, ‘For Youth’ and ‘Run BTS’.

The septet paid careful consideration to the order of the tracks as it runs like a biography.

RM said: “I always get nervous when we release a new song for the first time.

I hope many people like it.

Jin said: “Because ‘Proof ’ is an album that encapsulates BTS’ history, it keeps bringing to mind different memories from the past nine years. I myself

will be listening to it often.

Suga commented: “Because it’s an album that encapsulates BTS’s history, we paid careful attention to how the songs were organised on the album. If you listen to the album starting from the first track, there’ll be a certain fun in listening to it [in order].

J-Hope said: “Because it’s our first time releasing an album in a long while, I’m excited and overjoyed.

I want to enjoy [the album] together with our fans as quickly as possible”.

(Contactmusic)

eart Attack’ hitmaker Demi Lovato has released a brutally honest new single titled ‘Skin of My Teeth’, which sees the Grammynominated singer embracing a pop-punk sound and opening up about their struggle with addiction, reports ‘Variety’.

The guitar-heavy track bears some sonic resemblance to Hole’s ‘Celebrity Skin’ and gives a grunge twist to the new era of poppunk that has bubbled up in recent years, with Lovato’s powerhouse vocals urgently conveying their most upfront lyricism yet.

Speaking about the experience of working on the track, Lovato said in a statement accessed by ‘Variety’, “The process of making this album has been the most fulfilling yet, and I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me.”

“Never have I been more sure of myself and my music, and this record speaks that for itself. To my Lovatics who have been

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rocking out with me since the beginning and those who are just now coming along for the ride, thank you. This record is for you,” she added.

Lovato experienced a near-fatal opioid overdose in July 2018, which they discussed at length in the 2021 YouTube docuseries ‘Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil’. In the documentary, Lovato explained that they had become “California sober”, which means still using certain substances -typically alcohol and weed -- in moderation. (IANS)

uitarist Jeff Beck and Hollywood star Johnny Depp have announced a joint album that’s on the way, after Beck unofficially put word of it out to a concert audience last week, and the pair are heralding it with a video that was released Thursday, for a Depp-penned original song, ‘This Is a Song for Miss Hedy Lamarr’.

The homage to the screen siren Lamarr (who died in 2000 at age 85) is one of two songs written

by Depp for the project, the other one being ‘Sad Motherf****n’ Parade’, reports ‘Variety’.

These freshly penned originals are the outliers on ‘18’, an album otherwise made up of cover songs, some of them sung by Depp, some in fully instrumental form. It’ll be out via the Rhino label on CD and digital platforms July 15.

The lyrics for the new song are bound to undergo scrutiny in light of Depp’s successful lawsuit against

former wife Amber Heard, although the composition is said to be several years old.

Beck said in a statement that he was “blown away” when Depp first played the ‘Hedy Lamarr’ song for him prior to their starting in on recording the project three years ago.

“That song is one of the reasons I asked him to

make an album with me,” said Beck.

Among Depp’s lyrics for the song, which seem to paint the screen star of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s as a victim of fame and expectations: “This is a song for Miss Hedy Lamarr / Erased by the world that made her a star, I won’t believe in humans anymore.”

(IANS)

What to know about your heart rate

A Healthy Resting Heart Rate

Most healthy adults should have a resting heart rate between 60 and 100 beats a minute. In general, the more physically fit you are, the lower your heart rate will be. Athletes can have a normal resting heart rate in the 40s. A healthy one is a sign that your heart isn’t having to work too hard to circulate blood.

How to Check It

You can feel your heart rate by putting your first two fingers on the inside of your wrist, the inside of your elbow, the side of your neck, or on the top of your foot. Once you find it, count how

many beats you feel in 15 seconds, and Several things can lead to arryth- inflammatory diseases like lupus. It also multiply that number by 4. mia. These include clogged or hardened can be caused by a problem with how your arteries, high blood pressure, or issues heart developed before you were born.

How to Lower It This can be as easy as simply relax- with your heart’s valves. It also can be Heart Rate and Exercise ing -- sit down, have a glass of water, or the result of trauma from a heart attack.

When you work out, you want your just take a few deep breaths. A healthier It can happen as you recover from heart heart rate to go up, but not too much. To lifestyle, including getting at least 30 min- surgery, and if your electrolytes are out find the right number, start by figuring out utes of exercise a day, eating healthier, of balance. For example, if your body has your maximum rate: Subtract your age watching your weight, and cutting down too much or too little potassium. from 220. If you’re just starting a fitness alcohol, caffeine, and smoking can help, Elevated Heart Rate regimen, your target should be about 50% too. If that’s not enough, you might try (Tachycardia) of your maximum heart rate. If you alto find ways to better handle stress, like A resting heart rate higher than 100 ready exercise regularly, it might be closer tai chi, meditation, or mindfulness. beats per minute happens most often in to 85%. Some devices and machines, like kids. It’s also more common in women. a treadmill, keep track of your heart rate.

Arrhythmia: A Problem With The primary causes of a fast heart rate Other Contributors Your Heart Rate include stress, smoking, or drinking too Outside conditions, like warm weathmuch alcohol, coffee, or other caffeiner or humidity, can make your heart pump When your heart’s beating rhythm a little more blood. Extreme emotional is off, that’s called an arrhythmia. There ated drinks. highs and lows or feeling anxious can Low Heart Rate (Bradycardia) are four major types: raise your heart rate, too. Standing up A heart rate lower than 60 beats • Tachycardia: When your heart beats too fast, usually more than 100 beats a minute per minute can be caused by an infec- from a sitting position can also bring it • Bradycardia: When your heart beats too tion, a problem with your thyroid gland up for a few seconds. slowly, below 60 beats a minute (unless (hypothyroidism), a chemical imbalance When to See Your Doctor in your blood, breathing problems while Call your doctor if you’re taking a you’re an athlete) • Supraventricular arrhythmia: An ar- you sleep (obstructive sleep apnea), or medication that causes you to have faintrhythmia that starts in your heart’s upper chambers OFFICE OF THE • Ventricular arrhythmia: An arrhythmia that starts in your heart’s lower chambers

Causes of Arrythmia

KIGWEMa STUDEnTS’ UnIOn FELICITATION

Kigwema Students’ Union congratulate Mr. MENO THORIE, S/o Mr. SIETO THORIE, currently posted as PGT (Com) at Mayangnokcha Govt. Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung on successfully completing his Ph.D on the topic “Financial Literacy in Nagaland with Reference to Kohima and Dimapur Districts” from Nagaland University.

Kigwema Students’ Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC Exam 2022 from Kigwema. Expressing a special note of gratitude, the students union congratulates GHS Kigwema for achieving the distinction of sole Govt. High School under Kohima district to secure 100% pass result. The dedicated and committed service of the teachers is worthy of appreciation. We wish them more success in the future.

The union is proud of their achievements and wishes them the best in all future endeavours.

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General Secretary Information & Publicity Secretary (MENOSIELE YHOSHÜ) (METSIVILIE YHOKHA)

ing spells or dizziness. Also reach out if you notice that you often have a fast heartbeat or a low pulse. Depending on what’s going on with you, your doctor might change your medications, recommend a pacemaker to get your heart beating in the right rhythm, or suggest other things to prevent or manage your condition.

(Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD)

FELICITaTIOn

The Asetkong Telongjem 5th & 6th Mile Area Dimapur is immensely happy to cong ratulate Miss S. Alimen, D/o Mr Sentitoshi Ozukum and Mrs Sentiwala Aier for securing 8 th Rank in the recently declared NBSE HSLC Result 2022. The Telongjem wishes her the very best and success for her future endeavours.

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Sd/Tiameren Lkr Secretary

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Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats in a minute.

Everyone’s is different, and it changes as you get older. Understanding your heart rate and what’s a healthy one for you is an important part of taking care of yourself.

Your Resting Heart Rate This is the number of times your heart beats in a minute when you’re not active and your heart isn’t having to work hard to pump blood through your body.

Some medications like beta-blockers can slow your heartbeat and lower your resting heart rate.

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What Is Your Heart Rate?

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The D.C. Hill Elders’ Fellowship Zunheboto (DEFZ) convey our heartiest congratulations and appreciation to Er. VIKU L. ACHUMI, S/o Mr. Lhosheto Achumi and Mrs. Kashili Achumi of Shena Old Village for bringing laurels to our Colony by clearing UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2021.

We wish you the very best in all your future endeavours.

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Japan thrash Ghana 4-1 in WC warmup

Takefusa Kubo (R) celebrates with team mate after scoring Japan’s third goal against Ghana at Noevir Stadium in Kobe, on Friday.

KOBE, JUN 10 (AGENCIES): Real Madrid starlet Takefusa Kubo scored his first international goal as Japan thrashed Ghana 4-1 on Friday to step up their World Cup preparations.

The 21-year-old Kubo, who spent last season on loan at Mallorca, turned home Kaoru Mitoma’s

cross midway through the second half to open his account for Japan in his 17th appearance.

The four-time Asian champions lost 1-0 to Brazil in Tokyo earlier in the week, finally succumbing to a late Neymar penalty after holding their own for most of the match.

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They turned on the style against Ghana, who have also qualified for the World Cup, as Miki Yamane, Mitoma and Celtic striker Daizen Maeda also got themselves on the scoresheet.

Japan will play Tunisia in the final of the fourteam Kirin Cup tourna-

ment on Tuesday after the North Africans beat Chile 2-0 earlier in the day.

Japan dominated the first half against Ghana and it was little surprise when Yamane gave them the lead in the 29th minute.

Kubo and Ritsu Doan created space with a quickfire passing exchange, and right back Yamane swept the ball home with a leftfoot shot.

Ghana defender Andrew Kyere Yiadom had a lucky escape from injury when Japan’s Hiroki Ito sent him flying upside down with a wayward challenge.

Ghana equalised against the run of play in the 44th minute when Yamane gave the ball away to Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew, who drilled it past goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima.

Japan made sure the visitors’ lead was shortlived, however, as Mitoma struck in first-half injury time with a cross that made it all the way in for a goal.

Kubo made the game safe for Japan in the second half, before substitute Maeda added a fourth goal with a close-range finish.

Zidane to be named PSG coach next season

Zinedine Zidane

PARIS, JUN 10 (AGENCIES): Zinedine Zidane will replace Mauricio Pochettino as Paris St Germain coach next season, French radio station Europe 1 reported on Friday without citing any source.

PSG were not immediately available for comment.

French radio station RMC later on Friday said that Zidane and PSG were “close to finding an agreement”, also without citing any source.

Pochettino, who was appointed 18 months ago, has failed to help the Ligue 1 club break new ground in the Champions League, with PSG being eliminated in the last 16 by Real Madrid this season. They wrapped up the Ligue 1 title in April to secure their only trophy of the campaign.

Rahul Jakhar shines with 2 gold, Francis claims silver

NEW DELHI, JUN 10 (PTI): In another fruitful day for India, Rahul Jakhar took the individual gold in P5 - mixed 10m air pistol standard SH1 finals and helped the country win the team gold at the Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Chateauroux, France on Friday.

After four days of competition in the qualifying tournament for 2024 Paris Paralympics, India’s medals tally stands at five gold and three silver.

Jakhar, who finished fifth in mixed 25m pistol final at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, defeated fellow Indian shooter Rubina Francis for the gold medal with a score of 367-6x in the final four series.

He maintained 90+ score in the first three series as Francis settled with 355-7x.

France’s Eden Gaelle claimed the bronze with the same score of 355, but with 4x.

The 35-year-old Jakhar had won the men’s 10m air pistol gold with a world record effort in Croatia 2019 World Cup. Jakhar’s score was

Rahul Jakhar and Rubina Francis won and respectively in P5 Mixed 10m Air Pistol Standard SH1

later combined with Deepender Singh and Akash, who shot 342-2x and 3384x respectively, as India (1047-12x) took the gold ahead of France (1031-9x).

Poland (956-5x) settled for the bronze.

On Saturday, Para-

lympic medallists Manish Narwal, Singhraj and Nihal Singh will be in action in P1 - men’s 10m air pistol SH1, while Francis, Sumedha Pathak and Nisha Kanwar will compete in P2 - women’s 10m air pistol SH1 event.

Real Madrid, Barcelona to meet in Las Vegas Leclerc ends opening day of Azerbaijan practice

Real Madrid players celebrate winning the Champions League final soccer at the Stade de France in Saint Denis near Paris May 28, 2022.

Man Utd announce names of 11 released players Cavani, Pogba among those leaving club

LO N D O N, J U N 1 0 (IANS): Manchester United have released their retained list ahead of the 2022-23 season, with 11 players set to leave the club at the end of the month.

It has already been confirmed that Edinson Cavani, Lee Grant, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba are leaving United.

In the academy, five players will depart on June 30, when their contracts are set to expire. As ever, those players will continue their lifelong associations with the academy.

Manager Erik ten Hag has been tasked with a tricky rebuilding job in his first summer at Old Trafford and will need to get to work on replacing some of the star names who will leave when their contracts expire on June 30.

Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata all confirmed they would be leaving United last week, while fellow first-teamers Nemanja Matic and Edinson Cavani have also anK Y M C

nounced their intention to depart this summer.

Veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant has retired from professional football after 22 years and will join Ipswich Town in a coaching role, where he will work alongside former United assistant Kieran McKenna.

Apart from Pogba, Mata and Lingard, young forward D’Mani Mellor leaves after over a decade at the club, while midfielder Martin Svidersky has rejected a new deal at Old Trafford in order to move to La Liga.

The club has taken the option to extend Dylan Levitt’s contract. The Wales international enjoyed a successful campaign on loan at Dundee United last season.

Fresh terms were initially offered to Martin Svidersky but it is now expected that the Slovakia Under-21 midfielder will depart.

All players named on the retained list published by the Premier League remain under contract.

Released: D’Mani Bughail-Mellor, Edinson Cavani, Reece Devine, Lee Grant, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Paul McShane, Paul Pogba, Connor Stanley, Paul Woolston.

ners Real will face Juventus at the famed Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on July 30.

The three European giants are traveling to the U.S. as part of the inaugural Soccer Champions Tour formally launched Friday by sports entertainment conglomerate AEG.

BAKU, JUN 10 (AGENCIES): Charles Leclerc pushed Red Bull rival Sergio Perez off the top of the timesheets to end Friday practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with the fastest time for Ferrari.

The Monegasque, who had trailed Perez at the end of the first session, pulled out a one minute, 43.224-second lap in the second hour of running to end the day 0.248 seconds clear of the Mexican. Championship leader Max Verstappen was third 0.356 seconds off the pace. The Dutchman leads Leclerc by nine points in the overall standings after seven of this season’s 22

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc during practice at Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan on June 10, 2022

rounds. Perez, winner in Monaco two weeks ago who is bidding to become the first repeat winner in Baku on Sunday, is third 15 points behind his Red Bull team mate.

Behind the top-three,

Fer nando Alonso went fourth quickest for Alpine ahead of compatriot Carlos Sainz who was fifth for Ferrari. The double world champion showed promising pace in both sessions, having been fifth quickest in

the opening hour.

Fr e n c h m a n P i e r r e Gasly ended the day sixth for AlphaTauri ahead of George Russell in the Mercedes and team mate Yuki Tsunoda. Esteban Ocon in the other Alpine and McLaren’s Lando Norris rounded out the top-10 ahead of Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel and seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, run around an unforgiving layout known for catching drivers out, has a reputation for serving up the unpredictable.

But there were no major incidents that disrupted running on Friday.

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TC YO wo u l d l i ke to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. W. Rentsamo Tsopoe, S/o. Wokhathung Tsopoe on being selected to the post of Junior Associate in State Bank of India.

The organization is extremely proud of your achievement in bringing laurels to the youth organization in particular and colony in general.

We pray that Almighty God continue to bless you with good health and wisdom in all your future endeavours.

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Sd/- Chonbemo Yanthan General Secretary

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just off the Las Vegas Strip, as part of a summer tour also featuring Juventus and Mexican powers Chivas and Club América across five U.S. cities.

Barcelona and Juventus will meet at Dallas’ Cotton Bowl Stadium on July 26, while UEFA Champions League win-

MYANTHUNG RÜI MUNGYA VILLAGE FELICITATION

The Myanthung Rüi, Zubonthung Tsükok of Mungya Village with great joy and immense pleasure extends heartiest appreciation and congratulations to MR. CHONGCHOTHUNG M. EZUNG S/o Lt. Mhathung Ezung and Rosemary for securing the Top 9th position in the recent HSSLC examination 2022.

Further, the Tsükok also congratulates all the candidates who had cleared the HSLC and HSSLC 2022 and wishes them the best of luck in all their future endeavours.

Yana Ezung Yamothung Ezung Chairman Secretary

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LOS ANGELES, JUN 10 (AGENCIES): Real Madrid and Barcelona will meet in an exhibition July 23 in Las Vegas in just the second edition of the El Clásico rivalry on U.S. soil.

The Spanish superpowers will visit Allegiant Stadium, the 2-year-old home of the NFL’s Raiders

Juventus also will play Chivas in Las Vegas on July 22, while Madrid will face América at Oracle Park in San Francisco on July 26.

Summer tours of the lucrative U.S. market for foreign teams are back in full force after a two-year slowdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Most of the teams in the Soccer Champions Tour also have scheduled additional exhibitions, while Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and Premier League champs Manchester City are among several other major European clubs playing in the U.S. next month.

Barcelona and Madrid met on U.S. soil for the first time in the summer of 2017, and over 66,000 fans paid hefty ticket prices to pack Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium for Barca’s 3-2 victory. The archrivals hadn’t met outside Spain in 35 years before that exhibition as part of the International Champions Cup.

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FIFA rules in Ecuador’s favour ECUADOR TO PLAY IN QATAR AFTER FIFA DISMISSES CHILE COMPLAINT

G E N E VA , J U N 1 0 (AGENCIES): Ecuador kept its place at the World Cup on Friday when a FIFA legal ruling rejected a complaint by Chile about an alleged ineligible player.

FIFA said its disciplinary committee closed the proceedings in the claim that Ecuador defender Byron Castillo, who played in eight qualifying games, was ineligible.

Chile’s soccer federation claimed to have documents proving Castillo is actually Colombian.

Ecuador risked forfeiting all eight games as 3-0 losses and dropping from fourth place in the South American qualifying group that ended in March. Chile would have risen to fourth in the standings and claimed the last automatic qualification place.

“After analyzing the submissions of all parties concerned and considering all elements brought before it, the FIFA disciplinary committee has decided to close the proceedings initiated against the (Ecuador soccer federation),” FIFA

Ecuador’s Byron Castillo (R) in action with Argentina’s Nicolas Gonzalez during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

said in a statement.

Chile can challenge the ruling at FIFA’s appeals committee and potentially later at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The legal process could take at least several weeks, pushing the uncertainty closer to the tournament being played in Qatar from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18.

The World Cup draw

was made April 1 and Ecuador was drawn in a group with host Qatar, the Netherlands and Senegal.

Ecuador and Chile both last played at the World Cup in 2014 hosted

by Brazil. Ecuador did not advance from the group stage and Chile was eliminated by Brazil in the Round of 16. Both missed out on qualifying for the

Mohamed Salah and Sam Kerr win PFA player of year awards

Mohamed Salah

Sam Kerr

LO N D O N, J U N 1 0 (AGENCIES): Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Chelsea women’s striker Sam Kerr both achieved a notable double on Thursday as they were named the player of the year by England’s Professional Footballers Association after they each won corresponding awards from sportswriters.

Salah topped a poll of his fellow players ahead of Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne, who had won for the previous two years and was again a key member of the Manchester City team which took the Premier League title ahead of Liverpool by just a single point.

Salah was named PFA player of the year for a sec-

ond time, having previously won in 2018, after a season where Liverpool lifted both the League Cup and FA Cup, while also getting to the Champions League final where they lost to Real Madrid. Egypt striker Salah finished as the Premier League’s joint top-scorer alongside Tottenham’s Son Heung-min with 23 goals.

“It’s a great honour to win a trophy, individual or collective,” Salah said.

The 29-year-old, who has confirmed he will see out his contract at Liverpool next season while remaining non-committal on his future at Anfield beyond 2023, added: “This one is a really good one to win, especially because it’s voted by players.”

2018 World Cup in Russia after Chile also filed a complaint alleging a rival team fielded an ineligible player.

That case — involving Bolivia defender Nelson Cabrera, who was born in Paraguay — was successful but ultimately benefited Peru, which rose above Chile in the standings to reach the playoffs and advance to Russia.

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Lakshya lose in quarters JA K A RTA , J U N 1 0 (IANS): India’s campaign at the Indonesia Masters 2022 badminton tournament came to an end after both P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lost their respective quarterfinal matches at the Istora Stadium, here on Friday.

Sindhu, seventh in the badminton world rankings, suffered a heavy 12-21, 1021 defeat against world No. 8 Ratchanok Intanon in the women’s singles quarterfinal, which lasted for just 33 minutes.

Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen lost his quarterfinal match to world No. 4 Chou Tien Chen of the Chinese Taipei 16-21, 21-12, 14-21 in one hour and two minutes.

The Indian shuttler, ranked ninth in the world, lost the first game convincingly but mounted a comeback to draw level in the second game. The third game saw both players engage in longer rallies. However, the 32-year-old Chen used his experience well to counter 20-year-old Sen and seal a spot in the semifinal.

This was Lakshya’s second straight defeat against Chen in as many matches.

Wimbledon announces hike in prize money LONDON, JUN 10 (IANS): The total prize money for the 2022 Wimbledon Championships will be a record 40.35 million pounds, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has announced.

It shows an 11.1 per cent increase from 2021, and a 5.4 per cent increase on the most recent full capacity Championships in 2019.

The men’s and women’s singles winners in the grasscourt Grand Slam this year will receive two million each with an increase of 17.6 per cent on last year but is still shy of the 2.35 million in 2019.

The AELTC insisted that the prize money distribution for 2022 continues to place importance on supporting players in the early rounds of the event.

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Mary Kom ruled out of CWG after suffering knee injury in selection trials NEW DELHI, JUN 10 (PTI): Veteran Indian boxer MC Mary Kom’s bid to compete at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games ended in a heartbreak here on Friday as she was forced to withdraw midway from the selection trials due to a knee injury. The six-time world champion twisted her left knee in the first few minutes in the opening round of the 48kg semifinals against Haryana’s Nitu.

Mary Kom will thus miss the quadrennial event, where she had become the first Indian woman boxer to claim a gold medal in the last edition in 2018.

“Six-time world champion Mary Kom has withdrawn from the ongoing Women’s Boxing Trials for the 2022 Commonwealth Games due to an injury she suffered on Friday,” the the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) said in a statement.

Mary Kom fell down in the very first round of the bout. The 39-year-old tried to keep going after receiving medical assistance but after a couple of punches, she struggled to keep balance as she clutched her left knee and looked in a lot of pain.

Mary Kom during her match at CWG Trials 2022, at Indira Gandhi stadium, in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

The Manipuri had to be carried out of the ring with Nitu being announced the winner via RSCI (Referee Stops Contest due to injury). The London Olympics bronze medallist, whose left knee was heavily bandaged after the fall, was then taken to the hospital for scans.

T h e mu l t i p l e - t i m e Asian gold medallist had last competed in the Tokyo Olympics, where she had reached the pre-quarters before bowing out with a hard-fought loss.

Mary Kom, the most decorated Indian boxer, had decided to give the World Championships, that concluded last month, and the now-postponed Asian Games a miss to concentrate

on the CWG, which is to be held in Birmingham next month.

Meanwhile, World champion Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain stayed on course for securing CWG spots by registering convincing win in their respective weight categories.

Nikhat (50kg) continued in her sublime form as she out-punched Anamika 7-0. On the other hand, Lovlina (70kg), who is coming off an underwhelming world championship campaign, also notched a unanimous decision win over fellow Assamese boxer Ankushita Boro by an identical 7-0 margin.

Swiatek skips Berlin event; targets Wimbledon

L O N D O N, J U N 1 0 (AGENCIES): French Open champion Iga Swiatek will skip next week’s Berlin Open WTA 500 tournament due to a shoulder issue, but the world number one said on Friday that she hopes to be fully fit for Wimbledon starting later this month. Poland’s Swiatek defeated American Coco Gauff 6-1 6-3 in the Roland Garros final last week to win her second

Iga Swiatek

Grand Slam title following a triumph in Paris in 2020.

However, she will now head to the Wimbledon grasscourt Grand Slam starting on June 27 without any preparatory tournament. “Due to a recurrent discomfort I am feeling in my shoulder, unfortunately I need to withdraw from the bett1open in Berlin,” Swiatek tweeted.

“I’m sorry I will not be able to play there. I will

focus on recovery and rest in order to be ready for Wimbledon.” Swiatek, who took over as number one when Australian Ash Bar ty announced her shock retirement in March, has been in red-hot form recently and has won 35 consecutive matches - matching the longest unbeaten streak since Venus Williams in 2000. The Berlin Open will begin on Monday.

Andy Murray beat Tsitsipas in Stuttgart

Andy Murray

SURBITON, JUN 10 (AGENCIES): Former world number one Andy Murray secured his first victory over a top-five opponent in six years with a 7-6(4) 6-3 win over Greek top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the semi-finals of the Stuttgart Open on Friday.

The two-times Wimbledon champion stepped up his preparation for the grasscourt major starting this month by battling through a tight opening set against world number five Tsitsipas before rolling back the years in the second set to complete the win.

The Scot’s biggest win by ranking since he overcame Novak Djokovic at the 2016 ATP Finals set up a semi-final meeting with either Hungarian Marton Fucsovics or Australian Nick Kyrgios.

“I thought I did well. He served unbelievably well in the first set and I had very few chances when I was returning,” the 35-year-old Murray said in his post-match interview. “But when he was creating opportunities on my serve I stayed strong. I played a really solid tiebreak and in the second set, I served well while his dropped a little bit. “Once I was in the rallies I felt like I was dictating a lot of the points so it was a good performance.”

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