12 June 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 186

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Oting massacre: 30 from 21 Paras chargesheeted

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 11 (NPN): Special Investigating Team (SIT), which was constituted by the state government to probe into the December 4, 2021 Oting massacre that claimed the lives of 13 innocent civilians, has completed its investigation and charge-sheeted 30 personnel including a Major belonging to 21 Para (Special Forces).

Addressing a press conference at Rhododendron Hall, Police Complex Chümoukedima on Saturday, the Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland, T John Longkumer, stated that while the charge sheet has been filed, prosecution sanction against the 30 accused was still awaited.

21 Para Op team did not follow SOP: As per the investigation, DGP said that the operation team of 21 Para SF did not follow the Standard Operating

India records spike of 8,329 COVID-19 cases NEW DELHI, JUN 11 (PTI): A single-day rise of over 8,000 fresh COVID-19 cases was recorded in the country after 103 days, pushing India’s infection tally to 4,32,13,435, while the count of active cases jumped to 40,370, according to Union Health Ministry data on Saturday.

A total of 8,329 new coronavirus cases were reported in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,24,757, with 10 fatalities being recorded, the data updated at 8 am showed.

The active cases now comprise 0.09 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.69 per cent, the ministry said.

An increase of 4,103 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours, the data showed.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.41 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 1.75 per cent, according to the health ministry.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has surged to 4,26,48,308, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.21 per cent.

The cumulative number of doses administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 194.92 crore.

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“I think it’s best to stay home safe and avoid crowd, since Covid cases are on the rise.”

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(C) T. John Longkumer along with other police officers addressing the media, Saturday. (NP)

Procedure and Rules of Engagement.

The investigation revealed that Alpha team of 21 Para SF launched an operation in Oting Tiru area on December 3, 2021 based on the intelligence input about the presence of a group of NSCN K-YA and ULFA cadres in the area. On December 4, 2021, the probe found that the operation team, which laid an ambush at Longkhao between Upper Tiru and Oting village, opened fire at a white Bolero pick up, which was carrying eight civilians belonging to Oting

village, most of whom were working as labourers in the coal mines at Tiru, without ensuring positive identification and failing to carry out challenging procedure.

The probe also revealed that the operation team consisting of 30 personnel led by a major rank officer, two Subedar, eight Hav/ THM, four Nk, six L/Nk and nine paratroopers, resorted to indiscriminate and disproportionate fire leading to the immediate killing of six occupants of the vehicle on the spot and grievously injuring two persons.

Further, the investiga-

tion found that when villagers of Oting and Tiru reached the incident spot in search of the missing villagers and bolero pick up at around 9 p.m., the villagers turned violent on discovering the dead bodies and scuffle ensued between the villagers and the Op team. As a result of the scuffle, the probe revealed that one paratrooper succumbed to injuries and 14 personnel sustained injuries, leading the Major to give order to open fire and Op team started to break contact.

Asked whether the 30 charge sheeted personnel were suspended throughout

Asian Cup Qualifiers: India beat Afghanistan 2-1 SPORTS, PAGE 12

Beijing warns of ‘explosive’ Covid outbreak

SHANGHAI, JUN 11 (AGENCIES): China’s capital Beijing is experiencing an “explosive” COVID-19 outbreak connected to a bar, a government spokesman said on Saturday, as the commercial hub, Shanghai, conducted mass testing to contain a jump in cases tied to a hair salon.

The warning followed a new tightening of COVID curbs in Beijing since Thursday, with at least two districts closing some entertainment venues after a flare-up in a neighbourhood full of nightlife, shopping and embassies.

So far, the country of 1.4 billion has seen just 5,226 deaths from COVID-19. Beijing authorities said on Saturday that all 61 new cases uncovered in the city on Friday had either visited the Heaven Supermarket Bar or had links to it.

“The recent outbreak ... is strongly explosive in nature and widespread in (Cont’d on p-8) scope,” Xu Hejian, spokes-

the course of investigation, the Additional DG (law and order), Sandeep Tamgadge, said that the word “suspension” was basically applicable to civil servants service conduct, adding that he was not aware if the same word was used in the Army.

He, however, said that the 30 accused during the investigation period were not attending office, but was attached to the court of inquiry. The ADGP said that the chargesheet was with the competent authority.

Responding to a query if the Assam Rifles camp at Mon was vacated, ADGP said they had not completely vacated the camp, but thinned out, adding that they would not be in operation like before.

Meanwhile, DGP said that the charge sheet was submitted to the District and Session Court, Mon, on May 30, through additional public prosecutor (APP).

RS polls 2022: BJP’s number falls from 95 to 92; Cong gains 2 seats NEW DELHI, JUN 11 (PTI): The ruling BJP’s strength in the crucial upper house of Parliament has fallen from the current 95 to 92 while the number of Congress members has gone up slightly from 29 to 31 after results of the just-concluded Rajya Sabha elections.

In the biennial elections to the Council of States that which witnessed a keen contest in four states of Rajasthan, Haryana, Karnataka and Maharashtra on Friday, the BJP won 22 of the 57 vacancies while the Congress won nine seats.

From among the 57 retiring members, the BJP had 25 of its members and the Congress had seven who will retire by next month and new ones will replace them.

The BJP’s strength includes four nominated members who have

opted to be with the ruling party. The BJP will have the support of seven more nominated members. These seven seats are currently vacant.

The BJP will also have the support of independent Kartikeya Sharma, whom it backed during the just concluded polls in Haryana.

Among other regional parties, the strength of YSR-Congress which is in power in Andhra Pradesh, has gone up from the current six to nine seats, while that of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which is in power in Delhi and Punjab will now have the strength of 10 seats in the upper house.

The strength of other regional parties like DMK, BJD, TRS, JDU, NCP and Shiv Sena also remains the same as their candidates won as many seats as those who retired.

CPO, WSH, JCCV resolve to accept govt notification DIMAPUR, JUN 11 (NPN): Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO), Western Sümi Hoho (WSH) and Joint Co-ordination Committee of Villages (JCCV) Dhansiripar have resolved to accept and stand by the government notification dated December 20, 2021, which notified Chümoukedima district administrative jurisdiction.

In a joint statement, CPO president Vichütuolie Mere, WSH president Shikaho Jimo, JCCV convenor LK Swu and co-convenor Tsithrongse Sangtam and DPON president K.Naben

said that the resolution was adopted at a joint meeting of the three bodies held at Thahekhu village on June 11, 2022.

The joint meeting, which deliberated on JCCV Dhansiripar demands and government notification dated June 3, 2022 on interdistrict boundary, also resolved to respect existing village boundaries under Dhansiripar sub-division.

Further, the meeting resolved to support Joint Co-ordination Committee of Villages (JCCV) Dhansiripar demands submitted to the government.

BJP scripts surprise win in Maha; setback for Congress in Haryana In a jolt to the opposition camp, the BJP bagged an extra seat each in a nail biting finish in Maharashtra, Haryana and Karnataka including the one won by an Independent it backed to put up a better than expected showing in the Rajya Sabha polls even as the ruling Congress in Rajasthan warded off the saffron challenge.

While the BJP won half of the 16 seats for which polling was held in four states on Friday amid a tussle over cross-voting, the Congress bagged five (3 in Rajasthan, one each in Maharashtra and Karnataka) and its allies in Maharashtra-- the Shiv Sena and

State logs 1 Covid case

DIMAPUR, JUN 11 (NPN): Nagaland on Saturday reported one fresh Covid-19 case for the second consecutive day taking the total caseload to 35,500 while no deaths were reported.

The State currently three active cases-- two asymptomatic patients in Dimapur and one with mild symptoms at Longleng.

So far, a total of 33,247 patients have recovered from the infection in the state.

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

the NCP one each, according to the final results announced on Saturday. The BJP got three seats each in Maharashtra and Karnataka and one each in Haryana and Rajasthan.

As the elections again highlighted dissension and lack of cohesion in the opposition ranks from Maharashtra to Karnataka and Haryana, BJP-backed Independent candidate Kartikeya Sharma, a media baron, won one of the two seats in Haryana defeating senior Congress leader Ajay Maken. The former union minister lost by just two-third of one vote.

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A health worker in protective suit swabs a man’s throat for a COVID-19 test at a coronavirus testing site in Beijing, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

person of the Beijing municipal government, told a news briefing.

The capital had registered 46 new local cases on Saturday as of 3 p.m. (0700 GMT), all people already in isolation or under observation, health official Liu Xiaofeng said.

The city did not announce new curbs at the briefing, but later the Beijing sports administration said all off-campus and “offline” sports activities for teens

would be cancelled from Sunday. So far, 115 cases and 6,158 close contacts linked to the bar have been reported, throwing the city of 22 million back into a state of anxiety.

In Shanghai, officials announced three new confirmed local cases and one asymptomatic case detected outside quarantined areas on Saturday, as nearly all the city’s 25 million residents began a new round of COVID tests.

Tuli Paper Mill: JAC to hold indefinite protest from Aug DIMAPUR, JUN 11 (NPN): Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Workers Union and Pensioners Union, Nagaland Pulp & Paper Co, Ltd Tuli resolved to hold an indefinite protest/ NH-61 road blockade at Tzudikong starting from August 12, 2022 till the workers are paid their pending salaries/wages with effect from August 2017 till date.

JAC also demanded that the retired employees and families of the deceased are paid with the terminal/ pensionary benefits.

In a representation to chief minister, JAC president A. Kika Lenda and gen-

eral secretary K. Imlitemjen Jamir expressed dismay that despite numerous appeals to the authorities concerned, their plea had been ignored.

Therefore, after much deliberation, JAC said they have resolved to hold the protest till their demands were met.

During the protest, JAC said vehicular movement will be restricted in the area of protest (Tzudikong NH-61). According to JAC, the total amount due from August 2017 till December 2021 stood at around Rs. 27.33 crore (Pending salary & gratuity with terminal benefit of NPPCL Staff upto December 2021).

ZCOs dismayed with ZB (AMN) statement

DIMAPUR, JUN 11 (NPN): Zeliangrong Civil Organisations (ZCOs)-- Zeliangrong Baudi (Manipur), Zeliangrong Youth Front and Zeliangrong Students’ Union-- have expressed dismay over the joint press statement issued by Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN), Zeliangrong Baudi (Nagaland) and Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam) rejecting the claim of endorsing the “Agreed Position” signed between the government of India and WC, NNPGs on November 17, 2017.

ZCOs through its media and publicity cell stated that the “wild allegation” levelled upon the leaders

of Zeliangrong Baudi and the frontal organisations leaders in connection with the consultative meeting with the seven NNPGs on June 7, 2022 in Dimapur was “totally wrong and baseless.”

ZCOs sought to “make it clear” that prior information was intimated to the ZB (AMN) president over telephone regarding the invitation extended to Naga tribal hohos including Zeliangrong organisations of Manipur by seven NNPGs for a consultative meeting, adding that there was no objection or reaction from ZB (AMN) president either.

ZCOs said it was also

“considered and felt” that attending the consultative meeting convened by different political groups, which were engaging in political negotiation for peaceful political settlement was “not a crime.”

They further clarified that ZCOs leaders right after attending the consultative meeting “straight away” drove to Jalukie from Dimapur and had “a cordial and fruitful discussion” at the residence of ZB (Nagaland) president CR Zeliang regarding the points and issues raised by ZCOs leaders during the consultative meeting with seven NNPGs.

ZCOs claimed that CR Zeliang other leaders including ZB Nagaland vice-president Nicodim, ZB Nagaland advisor Joshua and ZB (AMN) president K Akhang participated in the discussion.

It pointed out that as per Zeliangrong Baudi Constitution Article 15 E (iii), (vi) every State Unit was empowered to tackle and deal pertaining to the affairs of any issues under its respective jurisdiction.

Therefore, ZCOs said it was the “binding obligation” to discharge its constitutionally empowered responsibilities in the interest of the people.

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‘A Peoples Rally’ in Delhi calls for inclusive Naga solution CSC threatens ‘indefinite’ stir DIMAPUR, JUN 11 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation in collaboration with the Naga Students’ Union, Delhi held ‘A Peoples Rally’ in the national capital Delhi under the theme “Call for Peace” on Saturday.

In a press note, organizing committee convenor and Naga Hoho general secretary K. Elu Ndang said that the rally was attended by members of the federating units, Delhi Eastern Nagaland.

Students’ Union Delhi, Nagas in Delhi, leaders, church pastors, elders, wellwishers and people from mainland India who support the cause of the Naga movement. In his presidential

Participants holding placards at the rally in Delhi. (PTI)

address, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep underlined the purpose of the rally stating that “Nagas call for peace in its essence is simple; it is

a prayer for harmonious and peaceful coexistence. It is a symbol of our inherent desire to pursue building peace, both within and without.”

While urging the Government of India to honour its political commitment, Tep stated that there should only be one solution as there was only one Indo-Naga political problem.

He further asserted that the proposed political settlement should be inclusive, honourable and acceptable that recognises Naga identity which should be brought to its logical conclusion at the earliest.

The message by Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) was read out by Eli. Fabiola Chinir. NMA stressed on the killings and atrocities committed by the Indian armed forces in the

DIMAPUR, JUN 11 (NPN): Chang Students’ Conference (CSC) has threatened to launch “indefinite agitation” at Tuensang headquarters starting June 13, 2022 over the issue of land acquisition for re-location of DIET in Tuensang.

In a press release, CSC president C Pongsu stated that the CSC has on May 12, 2022 served a 15-day ultimatum on the commissioner Nagaland for implementations of the letter No. CNR-2/4/96(PT-1), dated June 11, 2019.

The conference said it had also appealed to the responsible authorities by (Cont’d on p-8) submitting numerous letters

Naga Homeland. “Today, we call upon the Government of India to honor the peace negotiations and bring about sustainable peace in our Naga homeland by an honorable, acceptable and inclusive solution, to the Naga people at the earliest,” NMA stated.

NMA also called for recognition of the Naga flag, under which it said “thousands have marched and laid down their lives”.

It also sought for a working Constitution “that will protect our Naga identity of social, cultural traditions and practices, basic Naga laws, our land and resources.”

for the same. Further, the conference said various talks were held with the competent authorities and had been initiating “for nearly a decade in providing the best assist for the earliest implementations of the same.”

CSC pointed out that the government, department of SCERT and the land owners (witnessed by Chang Students’ Conference and Village Council Chongpo Khel Tuensang village) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the re-location of DIET at Tuensang: first on 27/06/2017, second on 08/05/2018, third on 08/09/2019 and fourth on 16/03/2022.

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Lemsachenlok Society 10th anniv HUNDREDS JOIN SOCIETY’S NEWLY LAUNCHED BIODIVERSITY NETWORK

DIMAPUR: Lemsachenlok Society, which has been engaged in biodiversity conservation since 2012, commemorated its 10th anniversary coinciding with the World Environment Day 2022 at Hukphang Village, Longleng, with the objective of spreading awareness about the depleting biodiversity in collaboration with Divisional Forest Office, Department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change.

Speaking as the special guest, principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest Forces (PCCF & HoFF), Dharmendra Prakash appreciated the initiatives of Y. Nuklu Phom and Lemsachenlok Society and the people of Longleng district for making a bold move towards conservation of wildlife and natural resources thereby becoming a pioneering organisation in the state towards augmentation of biodiversity. Furthermore, he emphasized on the 3R’s - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle; and urged the people to continue and support tree plantation and other biodiversity conservation activities.

PCCF also encourage the gathering promote community conservation as this was the only movement for humanity to live peacefully and harmoniously.

PCCF & HoFF, Dharmendra Prakash launching the Biodiversity Ambassadors Network on the occasion.

During the occasion, PCCF also launched the Biodiversity Ambassadors Network (BAN) conceptualised by Lemsachenlok, where hundreds of young biodiversity conservationists volunteered to join the movement.

Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, senior scientist, Dr. Suresh Kumar in virtually addressed on “Imbalance impact on the only one Earth: A scientific approach” while Nagaland University professor Bendang spoke on “Role of universities in restoring the only one Earth”.

Representing Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung Nagaland which is a partnering institute with Lemsachenlok Society, associate professor Dr. Tsukjemchila Imchen (HoD) Geography cited on

2-day multi-speciality health camp in Mokokchung

the significance of collaboration between institutions and community towards restoring the only one earth.

Others who spoke on the occasion also included Chuchuyimlang Village Council chairman Sanen DFO Longleng Suvil Ltu, Yongphang Village Council chairman Khalak, chairman Hukphang Village Council and his team, Associate Pastor Women (HBA), Pastor Hukphang Baptist Attoi (Church). Around 1300 people attended the programme.

The occasion was remarkably significant with the participation of 12 partnering villages of Aükching, Sakshi, Yangching, Yimchong, Yongphang, Yaongyimchem, Bhümnyü, Hükphang, Alayong, Sanglu, Yongshei, Tangha, vil-

lages from Longleng District and others Village Council members and Community leaders from Tobu and Ukha villages under Mon districts and Chuchuyimlang village under Mokokchung district of Nagaland.

Under Biodiversity Peace corridor cradled by MissioEcology (Environmental Preservation on Mission mode), the partnering villages were distributed cameras, binoculars, trapped cameras and tree saplings.

Subsequently, awards of appreciation were given to the winners of Poetry Slam, Essay and painting competition which was conducted in view of World environment Day on the Theme ‘Only one Earth’. The programme was set to put a month-long list of activities in June 2022.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2022

NBOCW holds awareness prog DIMAPUR: Nagaland Building and Other C o n s t r u c t i o n Wo r k e r s (NBOCW) welfare board conducted an awareness campaign on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) on June 6 at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall, Kiphire. According to a DIPR report, while speaking at the programme, deputy speaker NLA, T Yangseo Sangtam said that due to the pandemic, hundreds of youths from Kiphire who were working in different fields outside Nagaland returned home, which he said, created unemployment issues in the district.

He urged upon the beneficiaries to avail the schemes and policies provided by the government and appealed the participants to disseminate information to people at village level so that they could avail the opportunity for the upliftment of construction workers.

Stressing on benefits of getting enrolled in NBOCW Welfare Board, he informed that up to two children would be provided with scholarships in high school for enrolled workers.

NBOCWWB chairman, Dr. Kekhrie Yhome informed that proper screening would be done to identify skilled workers to bar those participants who were not entitled to availing thebenefits.

Colony panchayat chairman, members and youth leaders of Lower PWD Colony, Kohima at the social work and colony beautification, which was carried out in the colony jurisdiction, here on Saturday. (NP)

Operation Salvage observes 19th foundation day DIMAPUR: Operation Salvage observed its 19th foundation day on June 7 on the theme, “Making the world free from the bondage of drugs and alcohol”.

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP informed that Operation Salvage, a rehabilitation centre, was established at Heningkunglwa village under Peren district in 2003, to reach out to drug abusers.

MIP said the foundation day was observed to send a message that it was still going strong “to save the life of many” who were lost in the “world of drugs and alcohol.”

At the programme, former inmates who recov-

ered at the centre shared their testimonies while words of support and encouragement were shared

by NMA, NSF, ZBCC and WSBAK. Later, NSCN (I-M) executive member of steering committee and administrator of Operation Salvage, David Perie while narrating the past and present of operation salvage said, “We need to work in close relationship with God to

face the life’s challenges”.

He also acknowledged the support of community and churches.

The occasion was celebrated in the presence of representatives from NMA, NSF, ZBCC, WSBAK and NSCN dignitaries led by member, NSCN collective leadership, Rev Puni as chief guest. MIP informed that at present, operation salvage was looking after 70 inmates.

A Heartfelt Thanks

1st Death anniversary Late ningusie meyase

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Late Imkongtemsu Changkiri 16/06/1965 – 07/06/2022

“Your hope has sustained us, Your friendship has surrounded us, Your love has given us strength”.

We would like to thank you all so very much for your kindness, love and sympathy during this incredibly difficult time. It is sincerely appreciated and will never be forgotten.

With Gratitude, Loving children, in-laws, grandchildren and relatives

1st Death Anniversary

Doctors from EMC along with Lenjem hospital authority and others. (NP)

MOKOKCHUNG, JUN 11 (NPN): Eden Medical Centre (EMC) in collaboration with Lenjem Hospital organised a two-day free multi-speciality health camp, here, at Lenjem Hospital, from June 10-11.

During the health camp, around 400 patients availed the facilities including—oncology, urology, ophthalmology and ENT with free medicine from three drug companies.

The camp was conducted along with four doctors, audiometry technicians, eye technicians and other healthcare workers.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, Lenjem Hospital administrator, Dr. Imsu Jamir said that there were future plans to conduct such health camps annually, not only in collaboration with Eden Medical Centre but with other hospitals as well.

He said that by doing so, people who are unable to seek health treatment

outside where they live, could be benefitted.

Further, Dr. Imsu expressed gratitude to Eden Medical Centre and all the doctors, technicians and others who made the camp a success.

12.06.2021

A year has passed since you left us but we know that those we love do not go away. They walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near. You are deeply loved, still missed and very dear in our hearts.

“Say not in grief ‘he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was.”

– Hebrew Proverb Beloved wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

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Correspondent

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of beloved Dad Late R. Vungthungo Odyuo

7th Death anniversary

12-06-2021 It’s been a year since you left us and gone to heaven. We want you to know that we feel lonely without you, the way we miss you is different now, we still think about you everyday, we just love and miss you Dad. We pray that God rewards you with the best things that only you deserve !

May God keep you happy up there !

Loving Wife, Children, In-Laws and Grand Children

of

Late Chimoni humtsoe (12.06.2015 – 12.06.2022)

1st Death anniversary of

Padma Shree M. Piyongtemjen Jamir

observed today (12th June 2022) all over the state

by Rashtra Bhasha Hindi students, Hindi teachers, wife, children and grandchildren as a mark of respect to GURUJI.

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Proverbs 12:4 A good wife is her husband's pride and joy but a wife who brings shame on her husband is like cancer in his bone.

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Loving Husband Mhonthung, Daughters, Sons, In-laws & Grand Children

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DIMAPUR: Kohima Bar Association (KBA) called on the vice president of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) India and Senior Advocate, Supreme Court, Dr Pradeep Rai on June 10 at War Cemetery, Kohima.

In a press release, KBA informed that during an interaction with the members of the association led by its president, KhriediTheünuo, Dr. Rai assured them of all support on any official matters in the Supreme Court.

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KBA calls on VP SCBA

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2022

‘Critical Conversations in Naga Society’ book launched

Dr. Hewasa L Khing Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUNE 11 (NPN): A book titled “Critical Conversations In Naga Society” was launched by Chief Editor, Nagaland Post, Geoffrey Yaden on Saturday, here at Tetso College, City Campus, Notun Bosti.

The book, published by Heritage Publishing House and co-edited by Yanbeni Yanthan and Dr. Hewasa L. Khing, is a collaborative compilation of essays and articles by various writers, activists, social workers, and scholars addressing the

Geoffery Yaden

Rev Dr. Wati Aier

Yanbeni Yanthan

ongoing transformations in the socio-political-economic contexts of Naga society while carrying a conversational pattern of reading.

The book has been thematised into four component parts and touches on topics such as language and verbal arts, how society creates and perpetuates its own ideology through the creation of metaphors, it also attempts at critiquing the present socio-economic systems by drawing on historical and critical patterns and processes. The contributing writers are Alexander Coupe, Brainerd Prince,

Easterine Kire, Dolly Kikon, Paul Pimomo, Dr. P.S. Lorin, and Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, among others.

In his address, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, who authored one of the essays emphasised on the importance of conducting such “academic events” and that these events were much needed in the Naga context as it would pave the way for others to follow.

He also called up young readers and encouraged them to make best use of the important writings from the book. Further, he, along with other contributors of the book, pressed upon with

positive intention for the scholastic community to continue writing.

After the book launch Chief Editor Nagaland Post Geoffrey Yaden, in his speech congratulated – Yanbeni Yanthan and Hewasa Lorin Khing- the authors of ‘Critical Conversations in Naga Society’ including Heritage Publishers for their joint enterprise of opening a chapter for future collaboration on issues and ideas concerning Nagas.

Geoffrey said the 3 ‘C’s mentioned as subtitle of the book- Culture, Community, Custom- helped

shape traditional Naga values of honesty, boldness and hard work. He opined that the 3 ‘C’s facilitated the embrace of another ‘C’Christianity-which sparked transformation of Naga society through education and awareness. He said in the past the pioneers were persons of integrity who shunned corruption. However, in the present context, corruption is no longer a dirty word but accepted as ‘adjustment’. Yaden spoke on the deficits in contemporary Naga society which he named as 3 ‘T’s-truth deficit, trust deficit and tolerance deficit.

He also said there was uncertainty as contemporary Naga society grapples with issues and problems.

In this, the vision of the editors of the book ‘Critical Conversations in Naga Society’ could facilitate in providing one of the platforms for regeneration of Naga society so that the progressive, dynamic and brilliant young minds can help move society forward.

Earlier co-editor Yanbeni Yanthan informed

that the book was initially conceptualized as an open access e-resource book that would be accessible to anyone online. However, it was decided later that they would work on something that “looked beyond the ivory tower of academia” and therefore decided to make a co-authored paper open to the public and welcomed perspectives from other walks of life as well.

Co-editor Dr. Hewasa L. Khing in her address, said the book was a tiny and initial attempt to showcase and also to provide a platform for writers in our society and for anyone who had a passion for Naga people. Khing stated that the book was initially titled “The Naga Condition” and hoped to cover all the sociopolitical-economic issues in our society but once the essays and articles came in, they decided to let the book take its natural course and let the articles shape the book altogether ending up with the book being titled “Critical Conversations In Naga Society”.

In the publisher’s note,

Chief Editor, Heritage Publishing House, Dr. Lanusangla Tzudir, stated that the book was a timely effort to understand Naga realities and called on to evaluate existing arguments and issues within Naga society.

Earlier, launch programme was chaired by IQAC Coordinator, Tetso College, Dr. Chikhosale Thingo, and invocation was pronounced by pastor, Lighthouse Church, Alfred Amri.

Nagaland observes ‘World Day Against Child Labour’ DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world, Nagaland observed “World Day Against Child Labour” Saturday on 2022 theme, “Universal Social protection to End Child Labour” by organising various awareness programme to fight, eradicate and prevent child labour.

164 cases of ‘protection from abuse’ in Dimapur Quoting CHILDLINE state report 2022, Community Educational Centre Society (CECS) project officer, Toshi Aier said Dimapur alone had around 164 cases of “protection from abuse”.

According to press release by CECS, Aier was speaking at the “World Day Against Child Labour” programme organised by CECS in collaboration with Wipro Care, CEC School and CHILDLINE 1098 Saturday, in the conference hall of CECS Dimapur.

Aier stressed on the importance of the day and the growing concern of child labour in the state and the world in general.

Stating that child la-

bour was the deprivation of an individual childhood, Aier said, “In Dimapur alone there are around 164 cases of protection from abuse as per CHILDLINE state report 2022”.

Emphasising on the theme, he said there was a need to deliberate on the issue of child labour and collective effort from the government, NGOs, civil bodies and likeminded people was required.

Team member CHIDLINE 1098, Deli Chakre spoke on scenario of child labour in Dimapur and informed that CHILDLINE 1098 as a child service provider has been working to eliminate child labour since inception.

He, however, admitted that not much could be done without the support of the society.

Earlier, chairperson of the programme, CHIDLINE 1098 nodal coordinator, Mhaseto Rhakho welcomed the participants and a song was presented by CECS choir while short plays were demonstrated by CEC School students and Informal Education for Marginalized Children students.

‘Everyone’s contribution can enhance the future of children’ National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM) Nagaland region in collaboration with Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) commemorated the day in the Assisi auditorium nagalandpost.com Poll on Saturday.

In her welcome address, Q.: Can a price monitoring committee at state and NDWM Nagaland region coordistrict levels check dinator and ACID director, Sr. price rise ?

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70% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “Millions of children are 60% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– trafficked and are engaged in 50% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– work, depriving of their rights to 40% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 30% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– education, right to play, leisure and 20% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– healthy growth”, Sr. Pramila said.

10% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Labour department Dima0% pur, Labour inspector Lipong A B C Longchar spoke on the theme 51% A Yes. and importance of the day while 46% B No. centre coordinator, CHILDLINE 3% Dimapur, Loza spoke on children, C Can’t Say. issues they face, POCSO Act, NEXT POLL CHILDLINE support, etc.

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DoESD&E launches DIMAPUR: Department of Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Zynorique Initiatives Society on June 6 launched the second edition of “demand driven skill development program for the youths of Nagaland in construction sector” under the aegis of Multi Skilled Technician at Tuli town under Mokokchung district.

The department informed that 600 youth from across the state would be trained as “multi skilled technician” in the construction sector.

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Controversy over construction of airport in Cachar district

SILCHAR, JUN 11 (PTI): Controversy has arisen over the Assam government’s efforts to acquire land for setting up a greenfield airport in Cachar district with the Centre claiming that no such proposal has been received for the facility from the BJP-led dispensation in the north-eastern state.

The district administration issued a clarification on Friday following a reply

by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to a letter written by TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev. The Union minister stated that till date the ministry has received ‘’no proposal to construct a greenfield airport in Cachar district of Assam. However, if any such proposal from any airport developer or the state government is received, the same would be considered as per the Greenfield Airports Policy, 2008.”

Greenfield air por t means a new airport that is built from scratch on a new location because the existing facility is unable to meet the projected traffic requirements.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Pankaj Kumar Deka said in a statement that the entire process of land acquisition for the construction of the airport at Doloo was done following due procedure.

“There are many questions being raised on the proposed airport at Doloo.

It is again informed to all concerned that this particular land was taken up as per the instructions received from the state government following due procedure.

The land in question was supposed to be handed over free of encumbrance.

“It is in the final stage of execution and stakeholders are requested to kindly cooperate’’, the statement said. He clarified that the Gover nment of Assam (GoA) is acquiring land from its fund for the development of an airport.

The completion of the formalities would lead to further steps which will be taken by both the state and central governments.

The Assam government and the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) are in constant touch for the last three years over the issue and a team of the Airport Authority of India had first visited the proposed spot in January 2020 for site inspection, Deka said.

Quoting Clause 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 of the Greenfield Airport Act, 2008, the official stated, “in the North-Eastern areas, where it may not be feasible to follow the PPP route, AAI could set up Greenfield Airports by itself, as may be ap-

Landslides kill four persons in Meghalaya

Rescue workers at the site where a landslide occurred.

SHILLONG, JUN 11 (AGENCIES) : State disaster management officials said that the first incident took place in Gambegre block in West Garo Hills where three members of a family were killed in the landslide triggered by incessant rain. Two other members of the family survived and were taken to a hospital, reports The

Sentinel Assam.

The second incident took place in the Betasing region in South-West Garo Hills where a child was killed. The landslides were triggered by non-stop rain since Wednesday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an orange alert for heavy rains in Assam and Meghalaya till June 12.

State needs to acquire land first, then send proposal to Centre for airport: Himanta

Police deployed in Silchar’s Doloo Tea Estate, Assam, on May 11 to clear land for a green field airport. proved by the Government on a case to case basis.... in north-eastern states the government can allot land to private companies/AAI for the setting up of an airport and vice-versa.”

Moreover, according to Clause 5.4, the government can give land to the authority without charging any money to facilitate the development of a Greenfield Airport, he said, The official stated that everything was going on smoothly as per rules and requested the public not to panic and urged all stakeholders to co-operate. The Silchar airport at Kumbhirgram is a defence airport and hence there are limitations

in its expansion. Pressure has increased on Silchar Airport with the neighbouring states of Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and Meghalaya depending on it. ‘’This is one of the prime reasons why the Barak Valley needs a good airport. Apart from this, the new airport will also bring in job opportunities for many and usher in overall development’’, the official added.

Land acquisition of Doloo Tea Estate for the construction of the greenfield airport had led to protests by the tea garden workers but the government had assured them that they will not lose their jobs and none will be evicted from their

Assam govt urges states to include chapter on Lachit

Manipuri film to compete in Ottawa Indian Film Festival

GUWAHATI, JUNE 10 (IANS): The Assam government has requested all state governments in the country to include a chapter in the academic curriculum on Bir Lachit Barphukan, the 17th century war hero from Assam. Taking to Twitter, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said: “Assam Govt is committed to undo errors of the past and present our true history to the nation. We’ve written to all State Govts to include a chapter on Bir Lachit Barphukan.”

Bar phukan was a celebrated General of the Ahom dynasty who defeated Aurangzeb’s army in the historic Saraighat battle and that defeat proved to be the final nail in the coffin of the expansionist policies of Mughals in northeast India.

Assam is setting the Alaboi battle war memorial in Kamrup and constructing Lachit Maidan in Jorhat.

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IMPHAL, JUN 11: Haobam Paban Kumar’s Manipuri feature film - Nine Hills One Valley (2020) will be a part of the 5th edition of Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards 2022 in Canada with other 11 films..

The film will travel to Canada for the Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards 2022 to be held from June 14 to 18 in Ottawa, the capital of Canada.

Kumar’s second feature- Nine Hills One Valley (2020) - has been travelling in the international film festival circuit after its world premiere at the 16th edition of Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 2021 at Yogyakarta in Indonesia from held from November 27 to December 4.

The film was screened in the India Gold section of the 22nd Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2022 held in February.

homes due to the construction of the facility.

Dev alleged that Silchar Lok Sabha MP Rajdeep Roy had “misled” the members at an all-party meeting on the issue of the greenfield airport and it is “bizarre that over 30 lakh tea bushes have been cut to clear land”.

The Rajya Sabha MP demanded a CBI inquiry into the matter “as this appears to be a case of largescale corruption”.

Roy had said that this was not an eviction drive but only a land acquisition process which is going on for an important infrastructural project in Barak Valley that has been neglected for a long time.

It also participated in the 1st International Tribal Film Festival (ITFF) 2022 held in March in Arunachal Pradesh.

It also entered the 17th International Film Festival Thrissur (25 Mar - 7 April 2022) Kerala for FIPRESCIIndia prize and the competition section of the Asian Select Category of the 27th Kolkata International Film Festival 2022 in April in Kolkata.

Recently, Nine Hills One Valley was selected among the top 10 Indian Films of 2021 nominated for Fipresci-India GrandPrix-2021. IMDb (Internet Movie Database) also uploaded it as the Top- 10 Indian Films of 2021 in its website.

The Nine Hills One Valley evoked the futility and barbarism of ethnic conflict through the journey of a Tangkhul (a tribe of Manipur) man travelling to Imphal city.

‘Greater Tipraland’ and ‘Vision Document’ synonymous: Sarkar

AGARTALA, JUN 11 (AGENCIES): Tripura leader of the opposition and CPIM politburo member Manik Sarkar on Saturday claimed that Pradyot Kishore Debbarman-led TIPRA’s demand of “Greater Tipraland” is an exactly identical approach to BJP’s “Vision Document” — a trap of inducement that has no possibilities of coming true in the future, reports East Mojo.

“Greater Tipraland is almost similar to BJP’s vision document that comprised 299 pre-poll promises.

Where is it today? Not a single promise made in the document was implemented and so is the future of Greater Tipraland demand,” said Sarkar while addressing a gathering organized

by Tripura Upajati Gana Mukti Parishad at Kunjaban, Agartala.

Thousands of people from far-flung tribal villages attended the mammoth public rally that started from the CPIM party headquarters.

Putting forth an 11-point charter of demand, CPIM’s tribal wing Tripura Upajati Ganamukti Parishad called the rally jointly with its youth arm Tribal Youth Federation.

The rally also assumes significance as it gave a clear

Manik Sarkar at a rally on Saturday.

indication that the Left still has a considerable grip in the tribal region despite the rise of TIPRA. In the recently-concluded Tribal Council elections, the Left that ruled the council for 15 years, winning three elections in a row, drew a blank as TIPRA swept the majority, defeating the BJP. So, the show of strength definitely bears a message that the Left is again trying to revive its stronghold ahead of the 2023 assembly elections.

Sarkar also said that political parties like TIPRA are not exceptional in Tripura politics. “In 1967, TUJS (Tripura Upajati Juba Samity) was formed with almost

similar demands. Parties like IPFT, INPT and TIPRA are its descendents only.

Have you ever seen TIPRA fighting for the fundamental problems of the tribal population? Neither TUJS that time raised its voice nor TIPRA is taking up any kind of political movement to ensure a secured future for the people,” said Sarkar.

Slamming the ruling BJP, Sarkar said, “Majority of the people living in the villages are either directly or passively earning their living from the money the government spends in their area.

Schemes like MGNREGA and other development works of various departments keeps the flow of cash

in the rural areas. The Left Front worked extensively to raise a system where the beneficiary gets money in their hands. Unfortunately, TIPRA and the BJP have ruined the system.”

“All they know is to loot the rights of the public and fill their own coffers.

People are spending sleepless nights in starvation.

Such kind of news does not reach the city.”

Sarkar also urged the GMP workers to play a proactive role in bringing their former party colleagues back who are distracted from the right path of democratic movement due to misleading slogans.

“The substance of TIP-

RA’s slogan is to unite the tribal communities. Why? The genesis of Tripura’s democratic history is based on the unity and peaceful co-existence of Bengalis and Tribals. In one voice we have to raise our voice for the 125th constitutional amendment, security of work and food to all and restoration of democracy in the state”, he said adding: “Barley eight months are left. This government’s days are numbered in Tripura.”

CPIM state secretary and president of Tripura Upajati Ganamukti Parishad Jitendra Chowdhury also trained his guns on TIPRA and said, “A regional party is demanding a constitutional solution to the problems being faced by tribal society. According to us, the constitutional solution is the 125th constitutional amendment Bill that has been put in the cold storage by the Modi government.”

“A delegation of our party had met the Governor of Tripura and apprised him of our problems. Being the constitutional guardian of the state, we have urged him to take up the issue with the Center and put pressure on the state government to make sure that this Bill is passed as soon as possible,” he added.

TEZPUR, JUN 11 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that land acquisition has to be completed by the state government before sending a formal proposal to the Centre for developing a greenfield airport. He said that Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia’s letter stating that no proposal has been received for a greenfield airport in Cachar district has been “wrongly understood by some people”.

The chief minister told reporters here, “The state government has to complete the land acquisition before formally submitting the proposal for the greenfield airport”. Sarma said he had held discussions with the Union minister about setting up a greenfield airport at Silchar in the Cachar district.

The details of the discussion are in the minutes of the meeting, he claimed.

A controversy has arisen over the efforts by the Assam government to acquire land for setting up the airport with the Centre claiming that no such proposal has been received for the facility from the BJP-led dispensation in the northeastern state.

On Scindia’s reply to a letter by Trinamool Congress’ Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev wherein he stated that till date the ministry has received ‘’no proposal to construct a greenfield airport in Cachar District of Assam’, Sarma claimed that it has not been properly understood.

“How can the government submit a proposal for an airport on the land until it has acquired it?” he asked.

The Union minister had said in his response that “However, if any such proposal from any Airport Developer or the state government is received, the same would be considered as per the Greenfield Airports Policy, 2008.” Greenfield airport means a new airport that is built from the scratch on a new location because the existing facility is unable to meet the projected traffic requirements.

Sarma said the land acquisition process was on and it would be wrong to say that dwellers in this land were being “evicted’.

“There is no eviction, that is a wrong way of putting it. It is just like people clearing land for any developmental project,” he said.

The acquisition of

land at Doloo Tea Estate for the construction of the greenfield airport had led to protests by tea garden workers but the government had assured them that no worker would be evicted from his home and there would be no job cuts.

The state Cabinet had earlier decided to pay a total sum of Rs 12.63 crore to 1,263 families of the workers of the Doloo Tea Estate as a goodwill gesture for their cooperation in the development of the airport.

The state government had previously also announced a compensation of Rs 50 crore for the acquisition of land at Doloo, Lalbagh, and Mainagarh tea gardens for setting up the greenfield airport and had already released Rs 2.37 crore as the first installment.

The Cachar district administration had on Friday issued a press statement maintaining that the state government was acquiring the land for the construction of the airport and the process was going on smoothly.

It had stated that the state government and the Ministry of Civil Aviation were in constant touch for the last three years over the issue.

Manipur cops held two with Heroin worth Rs 27.15 crore

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IMPHAL, JUN 11: Manipur police have arrested two alleged drug peddlers and recovered Heroin powder worth over Rs 27.15 crore in international market.

A police source on Saturday identified the arrested alleged drug peddlers as Thaovikhu Mk (21) son of Sahriini of Laii village of Senapati district ,and Letkhohao Haokip (42) son of Letkhojang Haokip of T Champhai village of Churachandpur district.

Letkhojang Haokip was arrested in a follow up operation on the disclosure made by Thaovikhu Mk, the police said.

The police claimed Haokip to be a drug smuggler while Thaovikhu Mk was a transporter.

Personnel of Kangpokpi district police on duty at its Kalapahar outpost arrested Thaovikhu Mk

Army jawan missing from India-China border

DEHRADUN, JUN 11 (PTI): An Army jawan from Dehradun deployed on the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh has been missing for the past 13 days, causing great anxiety among his family members here.

Prakash Singh Rana was reported missing on May 29. Army authorities informed his wife about it telephonically.

A jawan in 7th Garhwal Rifles, Rana who is originally a resident of Ukhimath in Rudraprayag district was deployed at the Thakla post on the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh.

With the jawan missing for the past 13 days, his family including his wife Mamata and his two minor children Anuj (10) and daughter Anamika (7) are a worried lot.

BJP MLA from Sahaspur, Sahdev Singh Pundir, met the jawan’s family at their Sainik colony residence here on Friday to share their concern. “I have spoken to the Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt about it and he has assured me that something will be done,” Pundir told PTI. He said details of the missing jawan have been sent to the Union Minister.

Two alleged drug traffickers arrested by police in Manipur with druf worth Rs 27.15 crore.

on Friday morning during its intensified frisking and checking against drug trafficking along NH-2.

He came alone in a Chevrolet Traverabrand vehicle (NL05C-1984) and he was subjected to spot verification on suspicion.

On seeing him behaving in a very suspicious manner, the police personnel questioned him tactfully at the spot and he eventually admitted that he is a drug peddler transporting illegal

drugs along the highway.

Upon checking the vehicle, Heroin powder in 71 soap cases were found in the vehicle.

The dr ug weighing 2.955 kgs, including the weight of the plastic soap cases, would be over Rs 21,30,000 in the local market , the police said.

He further divulged that he obtained the contraband drug from one Letkhohao Haokip of T Champhai village of Churachandpur.

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Anti-Prophet row: fresh violence reported Bengal: Fresh violence in Howrah’s Panchla; protesters clash with police, houses gutted

Police investigate at the site of violence, a day after clashes during protest against now-suspended BJP leaders remark on Prophet Muhammad, in Ranchi, Saturday. (PTI)

KOLKATA, JUN 11 (PTI): Fresh violence was reported in Panchla Bazaar area in West Bengal’s Howrah district on Saturday as protesters clashed with the police and several houses were set on fire, a senior officer said.

Protesters pelted policemen with stones, injuring some of them, and also vandalised a BJP party office. Several fire tenders were pressed into service as police lobbed tear gas shells to disperse the protesters, the officer said, adding the situation was “under control” at the moment.

“The agitators have

been dispersed. Some policemen have been injured in the stone-pelting. We are conducting a route march in the area. The situation is under control,” he said.

Agitators resorted to stone-pelting, setting police vehicles on fire and damaging public property during violent protests and clashes with the law enforcers in the district.

Internet services have been suspended across the district till June 13 to prevent the spread of rumours and prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC imposed in several areas such

as Uluberia, Domjur and Panchla till June 15.

BJP’s West Bengal unit president Sukanta Majumdar was arrested on Saturday afternoon when he was on the way to violence-hit Howrah district, police said.

Majumdar, the MP of Balurghat in Uttar Dinajpur, was arrested near the toll plaza on Vidyasagar Setu, they said.

“Mr Majumdar was trying to travel to Howrah where prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped.

His visit could have created a law and order situation.

Two die of gunshot in Ranchi RANCHI, JUN 11 (PTI): Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi has been blanketed by heavy police cover as two persons succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained during Friday’s protest against controversial re-

marks on Prophet Mohammad by suspended BJP spokespersons as Hindutva outfits called for a bandh on Saturday against the violence.

Around 2,500 police personnel, including one

Naveen Jindal’s family leaves Delhi after death threat NEW DELHI, JUN 11 (IANS): The family of dismissed BJP leader Naveen Jindal has left Delhi following a death threat.

Jindal was dismissed from the BJP after controversy erupted over his remark against Prophet Muhammad which was in support of suspended party BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s statement also against the Prophet.

The dismissed leader also alleged that a few persons had also followed him few days ago when he went to meet someone. He informed the police about the same. The police has taken the matter seriously as there were reports doing rounds

on social media that unknown people allegedly did a recee of his house.

“I am still living in Delhi. Out of fear my family has left the city. This is exodus,” Jindal said.

A protest march has been called in Laxmi Nagar Chowk on Saturday evening.

On Friday, protests erupted in different parts of the country against the remarks made by Sharma and Jindal.

After this Akhand Bharat Morcha announced to carry out a protest march in favour of them.

Sandeep Ahuja, the organiser, was detained by the police in this connection.

Hatemongers should be made an example of: Sachin Pilot JAIPUR, JUN 11 (PTI): Former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot on Saturday said those who spread hate in society should be made an example of with strict action taken against them.

Reacting to the controversy over remarks of expelled BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Prophet Mohammad, Pilot said the central government was not bothered when people of the country demanded action against the spokesperson, but was prompt in doing so when foreign countries issued denunciations.

“Action against such persons who try to spread poison in the society, spread hate and create the situation of confrontation should be taken so that an example can be set and such statements do not recur,” he told reporters in Dausa.

Targeting the central government over rising inflation and unemployment, Pilot said that instead of celebrating the completion of eight years of rule, the government should delve into some introspection because every section in the

country is disturbed and suffering under its rule.

“They can take votes by polarising the people, but today the youths, the farmers, every section, every person is troubled,” he said.

“BJP wants the massacre of Kashmiri Pandits that is happening today.

It doesn’t want discussion on rising unemployment and inflation and farmers’ problems. It only wants to debate religion, temple, and mosque. But the public is intelligent and will take the right decision when the time comes,” he said.

Pilot also hit out at the BJP-ruled central government for not granting Central Project status to the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) and challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to live up to his word. When asked about the state assembly elections to be held at the end of next year, he said, “The way party organisation is running in coordination with the government organisation, no one can stop the Congress from forming the government in Rajasthan again in 2023.”

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IG rank and DIG rank officer each, six SP rank officers, 100 DSP rank officers besides two Rapid Action Force (RAF) battalions, have been deployed in sensitive areas of Ranchi city, IG (Operations) Amol V

Homkar told PTI. “Twelve policemen and 12 others have been injured in the violence. One policeman has sustained bullet injuries. The funeral of the two deceased will take place during the day. Internet services will remain suspended till the situation normalises.

“An FIR has been registered and some people have been detained. We are keeping a strict vigil on the situation,” he said.

Two critically injured people were brought to state-run Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) between 11.30 PM and midnight on Friday with bullet injuries and

they died during the course of treatment, an official of the medical establishment said.

“One of the deceased, identified as Mohammad Mudassir Kaifi (22) had gunshot wounds on his head, while the other, identified as 24-year-old Mohammad Sahil, had received bullet injuries on his neck. Post-mortem reports stated that both died due to gunshot wounds. Both were residents of Ranchi,” he said, adding that eight others are in the ICU. Over two dozen people were injured in the clashes that rocked the state capital on Friday, officials said.

UP police arrests 237 people LU C K N OW, J U N 1 1 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh police arrested 237 people from various districts in the state in connection with Friday’s violence during protests against the controversial remarks of nowsacked BJP functionaries on Prophet Mohammad, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warning of “strictest” action against those attempting to vitiate the atmosphere.

In Saharanpur and Prayagraj, police officials said action will be taken against those arrested under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).

Among those arrested, 68 were held in Prayagraj and 50 in Hathras, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said in a statement on Saturday.

He said 55 people were arrested in Saharanpur, 28 in Ambedkarnagar, 25 in

Moradabad, eight in Firozabad, three is Aligarh.

UP Chief Minister Adityanath, who has often spoken of how under his rule the state has been rid of frequent riots, issued a stern warning.

“Strictest action will be taken against the antisocial elements involved in the chaotic efforts to spoil the atmosphere in various cities in the past few days,” he said while issuing directives to officials.

“There is no place for such anti-social people in a civilised society. No innocent should be harassed, but not a single guilty should be spared,” he said.

Mrityunjay Kumar, the media advisor to the chief minister, in a tweet in Hindi said, “Unruly elements remember, every Friday is followed by a Saturday” and posted a photo of a bulldozer demolishing a building.

Remarks on Prophet: Pragya Thakur supports Nupur

Pragya Singh Thakur

BHOPAL, JUN 11 (PTI): Amid protests in parts of the country over the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad made by now suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, party’s Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur has supported her, saying that if anybody insults Hindu deities, then such people would be told the “truth”.

After Thakur’s comments made here on Friday, the opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh sought a clarification from the BJP as it pointed out that while the party has suspended Sharma over her remarks, the Lok Sabha member has now supported her.

Talking to reporters in the city, Thakur on Friday said, “This is true that there (Gyanvapi) was a temple of Lord Shiva. It is there and it will be there. Calling it a fountain is wrong. Our deities are sanatan. If you insult them, we will also tell the truth. You tell our truth and it will be accepted by us. But

why does it pain you when we tell the truth? This means somewhere history is dirty.”

Asked about the threat calls that Sharma allegedly received following her remarks, Thakur said ‘vidharmis’ were always involved in such activities, as they had also killed Kamlesh Tiwari (a Hindu outfit leader in Lucknow) in 2019.

“If someone talks, they threaten. They make, produce and direct movies on our deities. They have been abusing them (deities) by making (such) movies for a long time. There is a long communist history...India belongs to Hindus. Sanatan will continue to live and it is our responsibility,” she said.

Replying to a question, she said, “Vidharmis give statements. How can we tolerate the insult of our gods and goddesses?”

Reacting to Thakur’s statement, Madhya Pradesh Congress’s media department chairman K K Mishra said, “BJP has suspended Nupur Sharma and sought a public apology. But now, the BJP’s Lok Sabha member is issuing a statement in Sharma’s favour. BJP should clarify if Sharma’s statement was a planned conspiracy?”

Mishra said that the BJP should also clarify if it would take action against Thakur for standing with the suspended leader.

Support for Nupur in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD, JUN 11 (IANS): A day after the city witnessed massive protests over suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma’s “controversial” remarks on Prophet Muhammad, scores of people on Saturday gathered on Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway in her support.

They assembled at the ISKCON Cross Road to take out a rally in support of Sharma and “Hindu unity” but were prevented by police.

The protestors produced a letter on the letter pad of ‘Sanatan Seva Sansthan’ for the rally but the police refused and detained a few of them. They argued that when demonstrations could take place in Dariapur and teen darwaza without permission then why couldn’t they.

But the police convinced them and then released them. The crowd then dispersed. On Friday evening, demonstrations took place in the teen Darwaza area after the Jumma Namaz in Ahmedabad against the remarks.

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wo weeks ago, when two of the ruling BJP members, Nupur Sharma and Navin Jindal, used derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, Indian Muslims protested the remarks and demanded action against them according to the law. The remarks were made on May 30, and Indian Muslims were agitating against the remarks demanding legal action against the BJP members. The remarks against Islam’s most revered prophet more often than not, attracts massive outcries and even fatwa against the offenders. It may be recalled that the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published a a caricature of Prophet Muhammad on its cover in 2011 and as a consequence, its office was bombed by terrorists. The magazine did not stop as it again published another caricature of the prophet in 2015.

On January 7, 2015, two French-born brothers of Algerian descent, Saïd and Chérif Kouachi, stormed the offices of Charlie Hebdo, killed 11 people inside including the top editor and some of its leading cartoonists. They also killed a police officer on the street as they made their getaway.

Several people were wounded. The attack on Charlie Hebdo was the first of a string of major Islamist attacks on Paris. The brothers identified themselves as belonging to Al Qaeda and left the magazine stating that they were “avenging the Prophet,’’ according to survivors of the attack. Two days later, a friend of theirs, Amedy Coulibaly, took hostages and killed four people at a kosher supermarket in Paris. After the anti-prophet remark on May 30 by two BJP spokespersons, an outfit identifying itself as Al Qaeda in the Subcontinent (AQIS) in a letter threatened suicide attacks in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai and Delhi.

There are two aspects of the Al Qaeda threat-first the government of India has to take it very seriously and undertake massive anti-terror measures and secondly, those who made the anti-prophet remarks have to publicly tender their apologies. It would make all the difference if the prime minister Narendra Modi also personally issues a statement condemning the remarks and assure that the law of the land would prevail. Even the BJP as a party cannot merely distance itself since both the offenders were important party functionaries when the verbal and written statements were made.

Thus, the BJP should also apologise on behalf of its members and also as a measure to end the chapter. Tendering a public apology is needed not only to assuage the hurt caused but also to prevent the matter from taking any unwanted turn.

There is no logic nor benefit to social peace and harmony if some people feel they have a purpose to attack or slander another religion. Unfortunately, the spate of violent protests across the country against the two erring BJP members has given a handle to elements who are hell bent on disruption and destruction. Attacking gods and prophets of any religion should not only be condemned but result in stringent punishment on offenders. The incident should also be an eye opener for communal elements that their favourite past time of attacking other religions is counter productive as well as endangers the nation’s greater interest of social harmony and peace.

DailyDevotion Getting There

Come to Me… —Matthew 11:28

Where sin and sorrow stops, and the song of the saint starts. Do I really want to get there? I can right now.

The questions that truly matter in life are remarkably few, and they are all answered by these words— “Come to Me.” Our Lord’s words are not, “Do this, or don’t do that,” but— “Come to me.” If I will simply come to Jesus, my real life will be brought into harmony with my real desires. I will actually cease from sin, and will find the song of the Lord beginning in my life.

Have you ever come to Jesus? Look at the stubbornness of your heart. You would rather do anything than this one simple childlike thing— “Come to Me.” If you really want to experience ceasing from sin, you must come to Jesus.

Jesus Christ makes Himself the test to determine your genuineness. Look how He used the word come.

At the most unexpected moments in your life there is this whisper of the Lord— “Come to Me,” and you are immediately drawn to Him. Personal contact with Jesus changes everything. Be “foolish” enough to come and commit yourself to what He says. The attitude necessary for you to come to Him is one where your will has made the determination to let go of everything and deliberately commit it all to Him. “…and I will give you rest”— that is, “I will sustain you, causing you to stand firm.” He is not saying, “I will put you to bed, hold your hand, and sing you to sleep.”

But, in essence, He is saying, “I will get you out of bed— out of your listlessness and exhaustion, and out of your condition of being half dead while you are still alive. I will penetrate you with the spirit of life, and you will be sustained by the perfection of vital activity.” Yet we become so weak and pitiful and talk about “suffering” the will of the Lord! Where is the majestic vitality and the power of the Son of God in that?

Quotes

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist. ~ Indira Gandhi

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he Naga people told the British colonial Government of India in 1929 to “leave us alone”. Nagas have in effect been telling the postcolonial government of India since 1947 to leave us alone. We are here today in New Delhi rallying for two urgent things, Peace in the Naga homeland and an Honorable Solution to the Indo-Naga political problem, because Nagas have not been left alone to decide for ourselves what is in our best interest as a people.

Our friends across India are probably tired of repeatedly hearing and reading about the Naga political issue for so long.

Let me assure you that Nagas get that, because we are sick and tired of talking about and rallying endlessly – without results -- for an Honorable and Peaceful Solution of the Indo-Naga political problem. Generations of Nagas

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to do was -- and we are still not prepared to do is -- surrender our human dignity and rights as a people. So our Naga elders stood up to defend our rights as an autonomous people when the British left in 1947.

But the government of India took offense at the Nagas standing up for their rights. India sent in the army in 1954, so that by 1957, B. N. Mullik, the Indian Intelligence Bureau Chief under Prime Minister Nehru, reported that there were two divisions and thirty-five battalions fighting the Nagas, and “though there was nearly one security troop for every adult male Naga in the Naga Hills-Tuensang area, there never was a time when it could be claimed that the Naga guerrillas had been broken into submission.” That is why the following year, in 1958, the Indian government went to parliament and had the extra-judicial Armed

Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) passed, which allowed the armed forces to continue waging war against the Nagas under the protection of the AFSPA. That was then. What is now? After more than six decades, the Indian armed forces have mostly completed the job, yet the AFSPA remains in place and the Naga homeland continues to be increasingly militarized. The Indian army has established headquarters, training centers, companies, and camps throughout the Naga homeland. There are 50 such establishments in Nagaland and Manipur alone, which have a combined area of just 15,022 square miles. The army occupies some of the prime real estate areas in the two states. The region has been turned into a sprawling military training camp for the Indian Army. Naga people know this is unfair to us.

Despite all this, the

On proxy teachers

t is open secret that most of the government school students are taught by proxy teachers in the rural areas. Keeping proxy teachers not only compromises quality education but also destroys the future of an innocent students. There are instances, where under matriculate and drop- out are kept as proxy teachers and the worst part is, the proxy teacher keeps another proxy for himself. Besides this, most of the proxy teachers are untrained and unqualified. It has direct effects on HSLC and HSSLC results of the Government Schools in the long run, as we can see even in the recently declared results.

In 2019, DoSE inspected few selected schools under following districts- Phek, Zunheboto, Noklak, Mon, Kiphire and Tuensang, excluding remaining districts, the reason best known to the concerned department (May be the department is

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have suffered and bear the physical and psychological wounds of the unresolved seven-decade old conflict.

So it is important for both sides to understand the main cause of the problem because only then can we find a solution. The reason for the longstanding conflict is simple. We must get the facts right. Nagas did not attack India or create problems for India. Nagas are not anti-India. What the Nagas have been doing, since the British left the subcontinent, is merely to stand up for our birthrights as human beings. Nagas wanted to safeguard our God-given autonomy and freedom in the lands of our birth, just like Indians and Burmese did in theirs.

Nagas wanted no trouble with India or Myanmar.

Nagas wanted to live in peace and in mutually beneficial relations with our neighbors in the region.

But one thing our Naga elders were not prepared

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fully convinced that there is no single proxy teachers in other districts) and detected 438 teachers keeping proxy.

While appreciating the actions taken by the department against other defaulter groups, to our utter surprise, the department instead of taking stringent action for effective long-term corrective measures against the menace of keeping proxy teachers, ordered these groups of teachers to send photo to the email address (of course, we are living in the selfie era). The department is fully aware that we are living in a techno- savvy world, where, even videos can be re-edited and voice can be dubbed much better than the original one. This corrective measure seems to be child’s play and is unexpected from the concerned department, which always takes pride in providing quality education.

It shows how serious the department is on keeping proxy by it’s cadres and it has

also exposed clearly that the department openly endorse keeping of proxy teachers.

This might be the reason why keeping proxy teacher is stilll rampant in the government schools.

Besides other facilities, the teacher is a very important component of the teaching- learning process to provide direct and reallife experiences to learners.

Keeping proxy, not only deprives the child of his educational right but also destroys his future when he is just in his schooling age. It is high time that the department start taking serious action on those teachers, who are keeping proxy at the cost of children’s future if the department is really serious about ‘quality education’, which it proudly proclaims in every public platforms.

Let’s walk the talk.

Avina L. Dimapur avinaa290@gmail.com

Rising religious activism

here is no shortage of news on religious, communal, and race-based activism causing unrest in the world.

Race-related biases are on the upswing in the US, and we hear about mass shootings, death and destruction prompted by pure hate. A few months ago, the Indian media were buzzing with news on sacrilege and the related horrors. Again, random acts of violence including mass shootings based on caste, colour, and religion make headlines these days.

We hear now and then stories of ethnic cleansing, religious persecution, forced conversions, honour killing, and acts of terrorism incited by religious teachings daily. These are the extremes caused by fanatic feelings evoked by blind faith. When blinded by such pervasive passion people can commit unbelievable atrocities.

Indeed, they are troubling thoughts.

I remember receiving an evite to a religious heritage celebration. It had a strategically positioned mainline, “The world is one family” highlighting the virtues of Hinduism. It also asserted the words, “truth, love, and compassion” as part of the overall theme. No doubt, they are ideal concepts and action words, but unfortunately, we quite often forget them in our chaotic lives.

Occasionally I get a different kind of email, mostly forwarded chain messages, conveying the frustrations of a particular religious sect or activist group. They look and read like genuine news articles. A deep dive reveals the real agenda behind such tactfully crafted messages. They are just fear-mongering and spiteful messages vying to drive a wedge between various religious factions. They are to propagate fears based on the unknowns or reemphasize the historical distrust or incite factional ill feelings.

The founding block of every religion, I believe, is the supreme principle of “live and let live”. But many times, religious followers overlook the cardinal ideology and promote exact opposites for many reasons. Fringe groups from the alt-right and left come out of the shadows of the Internet to spread their agenda of hate and divisiveness utilizing readily available social media outlets. Their

Naga people hope that Government of India has clearly understood the nature of the Naga aspirations. This understanding should be the foundation for ending the conflict, because otherwise the present generation will pass on the same problem to the next generation and the next and so on.

The Naga people are especially happy that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, on 3rd August 2015, while signing the Framework Agreement, expressed his commitment to ending the conflict and restoring the dignity of the Naga people. Successive representative of the Indian government have expressed many times that the negotiating parties will hammer out an “inclusive and honorable” political solution for the Naga people. For the Naga people, our stand continues to be the same from start to now: commitment to our human dignity and rights

as a people. We expect an Honorable Solution will be based on the following: ● Respect for Naga historical and political rights. ● Official recognition of Naga Flag and the Constitution. ● Inclusive Solution – not part solution, but solution for all the Naga areas. ● Repeal of AFSPA and demilitarization of the region. ● Complete autonomy in governance over all the ancestral Naga Homeland.

We have confidence that a just solution based on these commitments will restore Naga dignity and rights and will end the armed conflict and bring permanent peace in our lands, in the region, and in India and Myanmar. We look forward to a bright and peaceful future.

Kuknalim!

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On metropolitan hegemony in the sphere of ideas

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n the 1960s, when I was an undergraduate student, the standard of teaching in many institutions in Delhi and Calcutta was among the best in the world; but that did not make our education system of that time a truly worthy one. Our institutions only gave students in an extraordinarily lucid form what was ‘accepted knowledge’ in the advanced countries, or what I call the metropolis; they did not make students question this knowledge, and, even if some did, these institutions hardly provided an ambience for them to develop such questions into critical research work.

Research generally happened abroad; and, since metropolitan institutions have their own areas of interest, their research topics usually belonged to these areas, which meant the imposition of a kind of conformism on Indian students enrolled there who, no doubt, often made brilliant technical contributions. Indian educational institutions, like those in the rest of the third world, did not become an alternative source of knowledge. Knowledge was what the metropolis told us. Metropolitan hegemony in the sphere of ideas continued, notwithstanding political independence in the third world.

This hegemony, resulting in a colonization of third world minds, was particularly debilitating in the social sciences: in the natural sciences, it had primarily a psycho-sociological effect on third world students, of undermining their self-confidence; but in the social sciences, in addition, it also shaped the perception of what had happened in history.

The worth of an education system in a country like ours is thus determined not so much by the quality of B.A. and M.A. teaching but by the quantity, quality and independence of the researchwork undertaken. An education system that makes its best products migrate to metropolitan universities for research, that has institutions which are only ‘feeder’ institutions for metropolitan universities, can hardly be called worthy; and by this criterion, our education system in the Sixties was woefully inadequate. In most universities those days, even in reputed departments, there would be perhaps one or two Ph.D theses per year; and that setting was not conducive for research.

Matters improved in the Seventies.

Several Central universities came up, including my own, Jawaharlal Nehru University, that focussed on research, generally shunning B.A. (but not M.A.) teaching. Likewise, the Indian Council of Social Science Research, in collaboration with state governments, set up centres all over the country with research as their focus. These centres have often been justly criticised for their primary devotion to research work, to the exclusion of teaching; but none can dispute the absolute essentiality of research work.

An atmosphere thus got created for research within the country. It yielded rich dividends: in JNU, for instance, there was a steady stream of good quality doctoral dissertations, about half a dozen each year even in smaller departments. In modern Indian history, an alternative to the colonial narrative was developed; the colonial division of Indian history into Hindu, Muslim and British periods was ef-

fectively challenged by the alternative periodization into ancient, medieval and modern. In economics likewise, an alternative to the dominant narrative began to develop.

This independence was confirmed by an ironic incident. A student from the London School of Economics, wishing to work on Keynesian economics, sought admission to our Ph.D. programme; when asked why he wanted to come to JNU to research on a topic that was not directly Indiarelated, his reply was interesting. His London supervisor had told him that the economics of Keynes and Kalecki (with its conclusion that capitalism was not a self-equilibrating system) was taught in Delhi, even as it had become unfashionable in the metropolis and dropped from syllabi!

Despite myriad shortcomings, this was an admirable effort at intellectual decolonization, but it is being abandoned now, a process that started under the United Progressive Alliance government as an intellectual fall-out of neoliberalism. Besides, most of the political class in India had never understood the necessity or the significance of intellectual decolonization anyway. This was evident from its periodic lamentations that very few Indian universities found a place in the top hundred universities of the world as listed by several metropolitan agencies, little realizing that an obsession with such lists was itself the symptom of a colonized mind.

The National Democratic Alliance government has carried this abandoning of intellectual decolonization much further since it combines the neoliberal preference for intellectual uniformity around the metropolitan narrative with the Hindutva fear of any intellectual independence in our universities; but without such independence, there can be no freedom from the hegemony of the metropolitan narrative. It has almost destroyed most of the outstanding centres that had been built up earlier, including JNU; and like its predecessor but to a far greater extent, it has favoured the privatization of higher education, which undermines intellectual decolonization.

The argument against privatization is generally on two grounds: its exclusion of the poor, and its conversion of education into a commodity. An implication of such commoditization that is often missed, however, is the conversion of education into a domain where a uniform discourse prevails; and this necessarily means the discourse emanating from the metropolis.

Privatization thus means an end to any attempt at intellectual decolonization.

The National Education Policy of this government gives an official imprimatur to this effort. With its preference for homogenization of syllabi and course-contents between Indian universities and major metropolitan ones, it has, in effect, officially proclaimed that there is no such thing as colonization of the mind, even as by this measure it demonstrates precisely its submission to such colonization.

Prabhat Patnaik is Professor Emeritus, Centre for Economic Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (As published in Telegraph India)

objective is to create communal disharmony, religious intolerance, and mistrust. They are expecting to rekindle unknown fears hidden among the susceptible and unsuspected.

Religious teachings played a great role in my upbringing and outlook. I try my best to see everyone without biases and labels.

Even though I practise the religion on my terms yet my faith in God is solid and universal. Hinduism is practiced in many different ways all across the world with localized flavours without a uniform set of laws or covenants. It is not a restrictive religion; it provides a laissez-faire environment to practice whatever one believes in. As far as I know, my religion is an inclusive set of philosophies that respects the principles of other religions. It promotes a carefree practice, and practice without walls. However, outsiders see casteism, class-hierarchies, and other antiquated encumbrances, such as untouchability, and feudal mindset as archaic and unacceptable.

Hinduism withstood many centuries of vicissitudes; survived assaults by zealots, conquerors, and other religions. I sincerely believe that it has the strength to stand up to the tests of times, whatever they may be, repeatedly. However Lately, I see a hastened resurgence of fundamentalism within the religion mainly voiced by a few self-professed renegades of the religion. They are stirring up certain right-wing beliefs with a bit of nationalistic sentiment to stir up confusion.

It is not the typical back to basic fundamentalism, or a tit-for-tat engagement to counter the rising activism among the opposing sects, but rather an organized effort to promote extremist views within.

These days, small pockets of activists are becoming more vociferous, and their actions threaten the core values of the religion. Their aggressive behaviour creates more negativity and animosity that helps the detractors to fan the flame of religious intolerance. Again, unfortunately, the rank and file of this pious religion are slowly being challenged by extreme views. Thus, the noble cause of Sanātana Dharma agonizes.

Sasi Kumar (As published in the Times of India) Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

EAM lauds life-changing govt schemes

BENGALURU, JUN 11 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the nation is in the middle of a revolution with life changing dramatically and democratically due to life-transforming government schemes.

“There is, today, a very different India in the making. The scale of beneficiaries of schemes taken up in the last eight years to connect people to the banking system, electricity, housing, potable water, replacing firewood in kitchen with LPG, and public health will make you understand that India is in the middle of a revolution with life changing dramatically, and this ‘revolution’ is happening democratically,” Jaishankar said addressing students at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, on Atmanirbhar

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Bharat. “The India you step into as you start off with your careers will be fundamentally different from the country how it was when you started your studies,” he explained.

The External Affairs Minister highlighted that the countr y was going through a socio-economic change in its bid to create a social security net, which would raise the bottomline of the nation.

Jaishankar said the

country would be different in terms of its skills, demand, entrepreneurial and business acumen due to the implementation of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

According to him, the concept of Atmanirbhar Bharat means a better enabled-India, better fed, more healthy and more selfreliant and self-confident.

The self-reliant India is, however, not trying to get more strength by building walls, but by engaging with the global community.

The underpinning to Atmanirbhar Bharat is its people-centric policies, as the most important resource of a country is its people, Jaishankar said adding that raising the quality of human resources is one of the goals which would be a gamechanger.

“If we have come up

short in achieving few of these goals in the past compared to other countries, it is not due to our practice of democracy. Moreover, the process of correction has now begun,” he was quoted as saying in a press release.

He said the last-mile delivery is being made possible due to a enormous governance change and application of digital technology, which is significantly responsible for the scale of success of government schemes.

Stating that the new India is destined for a greater place in the world, Jaishankar said effective realisation of sustainable goals is key to achieve it. He listed some of the tools to attain these goals such as physical infrastructure, urbanisation, smart cities, digital policies and innovation push.

No need to panic over rising Covid cases, no new variant of concern: Experts

NEW DELHI, JUN 11 (PTI): The increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country over the last few days should not be a cause for panic, health experts said on Saturday, highlighting that no new variant of concern has been found and the rise so far is limited to a few districts.

They also pointed out towards non-adherence of Covid-appropriate behaviour and people being unenthusiastic about getting the booster dose, which possibly has increased the pool of population susceptible to the infection.

Seventeen districts in the country, including seven in Kerala and five in Mizoram, are reporting a weekly Covid positivity rate of more than 10 per cent,

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while in 24 districts, including seven in Kerala and four each in Maharashtra and Mizoram, the weekly positivity rate is between five and 10 per cent, an official source said.

“First of all, we have not found any new variant of concern. India now has BA.4 and BA.5, in addition to BA.2, which have a slightly higher transmissibility as compared to the other Omicron sub-lineages,” Dr

N K Arora, chairman of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), told PTI. In addition, there is increased mobility due to the summer holidays, easing of travel restrictions both nationally and internationally and full-fledged opening up of economic activities, because of which there has been a spread of the infection among vulnerable individuals.

“There is another dimension to it and that is, the infection is limited to metros and big cities with a high population density.

The important thing is that most of the people who are getting infected these days are immunised and have common cold and a mild influenza-like illness.

Mamata convenes meeting of oppn Target killings aimed to foment unrest: J-K LG for upcoming presidential poll

KOLKATA, JUN 11 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wrote to opposition leaders, requesting them to attend a meeting on June 15 convened by her in New Delhi to prepare a joint strategy for the upcoming presidential poll.

“Our hon’ble chairperson @MamataOfficial calls upon all progressive opposition forces to meet and deliberate on the future course of action keeping the Presidential elections in sight, at the Constitution

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Club, New Delhi on June 15 2022 at 3 PM,” Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress said.

With the Presidential poll round the corner, Banerjee has reached out to the opposition CMs and leaders

to participate in the joint meeting in the national capital, according to a statement issued by her party.

“With the Presidential election around the corner, Hon’ble CM of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, with an initiative of strong & effective opposition against the divisive forces, has reached out to the opposition CMs and leaders to participate in a joint meeting,” the party statement said.

Poll for the President of India will be held on July 18.

S R I NAG A R , J U N 1 1 (PTI): Target killings in the valley were an act of desperation on part of the militants to provoke security forces to commit a mistake so that people can hit the streets in protest, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday.

“Target killings of innocent people have taken place. I believe the society should condemn it. A woman teacher, who imparts education to children, is killed, if the society does not condemn it, then I think, we are shirking away from our duties,” Sinha said during a

function in Kulgam district in south Kashmir.

He said the killings were an act of desperation.

“These are acts of desperation. J-K administration follows the policy of ‘gunahgaar ko chhodo mat, aur begunah ko chhedo mat’ (Do not spare the culprit, but do not touch the innocent).

“Target killings are taking place deliberately in the hope that police and security forces commit a mistake, kill an innocent person, and the people come out on streets to protest,” he said.

Sinha said the admin-

ED issues fresh summon to Sonia

Sonia Gandhi

NEW DELHI, JUNE 11 (IANS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi has been issued fresh summons by the ED to join the investigation in connection with the National Herald case.

She will have to record her statements before ED officials on June 23.

The Congress chief was summoned on June 8 but she wrote to the ED informing that she had Covid-19 and hence, was unable to join the probe.

Her son and former party chief Rahul Gandhi was summoned on June 2 but he couldn’t join the probe too as he was abroad. The ED had then issued a second notice to him to join the probe on June 13.

The ED has summoned both Gandhis to appear at ED’s Delhi headquarters to record their statements. A case was lodged by the CBI against various Congress leaders including the Gandhis for allegedly misappropriating National Herald funds and the ED’s case.

out, its flame flares bright,” Sinha said.

The ‘flare’ of militancy was intense as the police and security forces have tightened the noose around them, the LG said, adding, “it is our endeavour is to rid the people here of terrorism.”

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(From p-1) As rival parties analysed the outcome of the polls ahead of the Presidential elections, Rajasthan’s BJP legislator Shobharani Khushwaha, Congress’s Haryana MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi and JD(S) lawmaker from Karnataka Srinivas Gowda disturbed the calculations of their respective parties by cross-voting.

Cracking the whip, the Congress expelled Bishnoi from all party positions after it alleged that he did not vote for the party candidate Ajay Maken and crossvoted in favour of Kartikeya Sharma, who was supported by the ruling BJP-JJP combine. Khushwaha, who voted for Congress nominee Pramod Tiwari, has been suspended by the BJP, pending an inquiry. Maharashtra’s ruling alliance of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress faced a major setback with the opposition BJP, whose move of fielding a candidate for the sixth seat necessitated a contest after over two decades, registering an emphatic win, which is being attributed to 17 surplus votes of independent MLAs and those from smaller parties.

Former MP Dhananjay Mahadik of the BJP defeated Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Pawar for the sixth seat. Political analysts said that pulling off a win this way required a deep understanding of the arithmetic of counting of the electoral college and preferential voting pattern. They also credited senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis for his micro-level planning and strategising after his refusal to allow the biennial elections to the Upper House of Parliament to take place without a fight. BJP’s stunning victory was also acknowledged by veteran politician and NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who said Fadnavis, a former chief minister, performed a “miracle” by turning the independent MLAs in favour of his party, which had sufficient number of votes only to ensure the victory of its two candidates. The Congress suffered a major setback in Haryana where besides Kartikeya Sharma, BJP’s Krishan Lal Panwar also won.

Returning Officer R K Nandal said Panwar got 36 votes, while Sharma got 23 first preference votes and 6.6 votes transferred by the BJP, taking his tally to 29.6. It was a photo-finish as Maken got 29 votes, but lost on account of having failed to secure any second preference votes.

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ZCOs dismayed with ZB (AMN) ...

(From p-1) ZCOs have, therefore, stated that the joint statement issued

by ZB (AMN) president along with ZB Nagaland president and ZB Assam president “can be considered as an infringement and pure interference”, which was “clear violation of the constitutional provisions.” Regarding ZB (AMN) vice-president, ZCOs stated that there was one vice-president ZB (AMN) each for every State Unit to oversee the overall affairs of their respective state unit in consultation and coordination with the executives of ZB state unit in addition to discharge his responsibilities as the ZB (AMN) vice-president. Similarly, ZCOs said Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) president and All Zeliangrong Student’s Union (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) president have their “constitutional responsibilities and obligations” to represent in any meetings etc. in accordance to their organisation’s constitutional provisions apart from the present incumbent ZYF president and AZSU president being hailed from Manipur.

Zeliangrong being one of the Naga communities and stakeholders, ZCOs have appealed to the negotiating parties irrespective different political groups to bring political solution at the earliest “considering the ground realities of the people particular Zeliangrong people’s position and situation.” Further, they appealed to members of all the political groups to “refrain from making harsh and intimidating words” that were against the peace process and against the wishes of the people. ZCOs said they would not hesitate to sit across the table and share with the leaders of the political groups in free and fair manner the grievances and the problems being faced by the Zeliangrong people. They said was the hope and aspiration of Zeliangrong people in particular to live in peace and progress with the settlement of the political solution at the earliest.

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‘A Peoples Rally’ in Delhi calls for ...

(From p-1) NMA also reiterated its demand for the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, which has violated every form of human rights in our Naga homeland.

Elu Ndang called on the Prime Minister of India not to backtrack from his commitment in resolving the Naga issue.

The Naga Hoho also appealed to “all communities and nationalities in India” to extend their fullest support in resolving the decades old protracted Indo-Naga political issue.”

While stressing on “inclusive and honorable” political solution, Dr. Kh. Pou of the Global Naga Forum stressed on the need for an honorable solution based on the following: “respect for Naga historical and political rights, official recognition of Naga Flag and the Constitution, inclusive solution not part solution, but solution

for all the Naga areas, repeal of AFSPA and demilitarization of the region and complete autonomy in governance over all the ancestral Naga homeland.”

Representative of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation Gentleson Vashum, Pakistan India People’s Forum for Peace and Democracy general secretary Vijayan MJ, NPMHR general secretary Neingoulo Krome, All Naga Students’ Association Manipur president Thirtung Wanglar also addressed the gathering while solidarity message of former secretary general of South Asia Forum for Human Rights and member PIPFPD Tapan Bose was read out at the rally.

The event was chaired by NSF general secretary Siipuni Ng Philo and the rally concluded with a mass sloganeering. The NSF also sent a representation to government of India seeking urgent attention to the Indo-Naga political issue.

CSC threatens ‘indefinite’ stir

(From p-1) However, CSC said the government and department have not made the required payment for the proposed land so far. It said non-payment was further hindering the progress of DIET causing “untold hardship” to students to undergo training due to lack of infrastructures.

CSC has, therefore, cautioned that government’s failure to address its demand would compel the conference to start indefinite agitation at Tuensang headquarters from June 13, 2022.

RBI prioritising inflation over growth to maintain price levels: Official

KOLKATA, JUN 11 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India is prioritising inflation over growth, which is manifested by the recent hikes in repo rate, an official of the central bank said on Friday.

Speaking at an interactive session organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry here, he also said financial markets across asset classes and geographies witnessed unprecedented volatility during the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Central banks across the globe will raise interest rates in future owing to much higher than expected inflation. This is a major risk, said Radha

Shyam Ratho, Executive Director, RBI. He said the RBI is giving priority to inflation over growth so that the level of price rise remains within targets without affecting growth. The apex bank had recently raised the interest rate by 50 basis points to a two-year high of 4.9 per cent. The rate hike came on the back of a 40 basispoint increase effected at an unscheduled meeting on May 4. Ratho said the bond market has become very volatile, too, which is a rare phenomenon. “This will have an impact on the domestic economy, he added.

The RBI official said despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupting the global

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Last month, brand ambassador, Thejakielie Zuyie with some of his riding mates embarked on a motorcycle campaign to promote the app and also empanel hospitals.

The inaugural programme was chaired by Loliro Kuotsu while Baptist Mission Church, se-

ers and truckers that they were receiving phone calls to pay tax after removal of check gates, DGP maintained that 24 complaints had been received through calls, adding that appropriate actions were taken.

War on drugs and psychotropic substances: DGP informed that the state police had launched war on drugs and psychotropic substances in 2021.

He said that the movement against drug trafficking was in consonance with the Government of India’s Act East Policy to make the North East region “Drug Free”.

He further expressed happiness on the support the police were receiving from many NGOs in its fight against drugs.

Asked if the removal of check gates would hamper the movement, the DGP said that the war on drugs was much dependent on intelligence and complains.

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to his late father, Rüüselie Kuotsu.

He also disclosed of his plans to launch the app even in the neighbouring States in the near future.

A promotional video in support of the app has also been created by the Naga production house, Dreamz Unlimited where they covered all the features of the policy in a

tecting the integrity of the nation from both external and internal threats in the national security, especially in border areas, including Mon. DGP said that the investigation into the unfortunate Oting incident was in no way a new reflection on the professionalism of the Indian Army.

Lifting of AFSPA: On the relaxation of AFSPA in some parts of Nagaland, DGP informed that a Special Operation Group (SOG) was immediately formed after partial removal of AFSPA to take over the security of the state from Assam Rifles. So far, he said that all reports from lifted areas were normal.

DGP said that the state police were very much on alert and have reached out to various NGOs and tribal Hohos to maintain peace and tranquillity in the lifted areas.

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KO H I M A , J U N 1 1 (NPN): Mobile application ‘Monaram’, an online health policy for immediate medical attention in cases of accidental injuries was launched at at de Oriental Grand, here on Saturday.

Monaram app can now be downloaded from Google Playstore for Android users while it will soon be made available even for IOS users.

Speaking at the launch, Monaram creator and founder of SpeakGuru Foundations, Kenei Kuotsu said he conceived the idea to come up with the app sometime before the 1st Hackathon organised by department of Industries & Commerce and Educentre.

Kuotsu said that he had come up with the idea, after experienced the importance of immediate medical attention in cases of vehicular accidents when his father met an accident in 2019.

He dedicated the app

healthcare facilities.

As an immediate relief any registered member can avail healthcare facilities worth Rs 5,000 at any of the empanelled healthcare facilities in vehicle or any other domestic accidental cases and Rs 2,000 for cases of dental accident(s) which are not covered by any other insurance companies.

In the unfortunate event of a fatal accident, the nominee of a registered member would be eligible to receive a sum of Rs 50,000 as ex-gratia.

Registered members can simply download and after getting registered a unique QR Code would be alloted to them which could then be used in the identification process when availing any help.

So far various hospitals in Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Wokha, Tuensang, Zunheboto etc. has been empanelled members while more are in the process of becoming empanelled.

(From p-1) Accordingly, the DGP said that CID report seeking sanction for prosecution was forwarded to the department of Military Affairs in the first week of April 2022 and also a reminder letter in May. DGP further revealed that a separate FIR in crime was registered by Tizit Police Station on December 11, 2021 against unknown persons to investigate into the death of one paratrooper and assault on other personnel and loss of government property, based on the complaint filed by 21 Para SF. “Since offence has occurred and law is equal for all, the investigation, after government ordered constitution of the SIT, was completed and report submitted to the competent court,” Longkumer stated.

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I , S m t . Ts u t s o i Khiamniungan, W/o M. Langkhai, R/o H.No. 123, Ward No. 11, Chumukedima, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 247/22 dated 11.06.2022 that my name inadvertently entered as “JECHOU” in my husband’s service record. “JECHOU” and “TSUTSOI KHIAMNIUNgAN” refers to same person i.e me. I shall use my name as “TSUTSOI KHIAMNIUNgAN” for all official and other purposes.

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Putin compares himself to Peter the Great

L O N D O N, J U N 1 1 (AGENCIES): Vladimir Putin’s admiration for Peter the Great is well known but he now seems to have ideas of “Great”-ness himself.

He has openly compared himself to the Russian tsar, equating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine today with Peter’s expansionist wars some three centuries ago, and making his strongest acknowledgment yet that his own war is a land grab.

Putin’s apparent empire-building ambitions bode ill for Ukraine and have irked other neighbours, including Estonia, which called his comments “completely unacceptable.”

Russia’s president was meeting young scientists and entrepreneurs when he made the remarks. Before talking IT and tech development he talked politics and power: the new battle he sees for geopolitical dominance. In that, he told his select audience that Peter the Great was a role model.

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Vladimir Putin, left, and Peter the Great, right. (AP)

was fighting with Sweden, seizing their lands,” Putin said, referring to the Northern Wars which Peter launched at the turn of the 18th Century as he forged a new Russian Empire.

“But he seized nothing; he reclaimed it!” he said, arguing that Slavs had lived in the area for centuries.

“It seems it has fallen to us, too, to reclaim and strengthen,” Putin concluded, with a near-smirk that left no doubt he was referring to Ukraine and his aims there.

Peter’s rule, he suggested, was proof that

expanding Russia had strengthened it.

Putin has taken to citing Russia’s past a lot lately, always carefully curated to suit his present-day cause.

Several months before he attacked Ukraine, he produced a giant essay in which he essentially argued away the country’s historical right to exist.

When Russia invaded its neighbour on 24 February, Putin falsely claimed it was a “special operation” limited to the eastern Donbas region to “de-Nazify” Ukraine and reduce the supposed threat to Russia.

But even as he was uttering those words, his

troops were moving on Kyiv and bombing land even further west. More than 100 days later, a fifth of Ukrainian territory is under Russian military control, with puppet administrations who talk of referenda on joining Russia.

And now Putin feels bold enough to admit that his “operation” is in fact an occupation.

He also seems to believe the West will ultimately accept the reality his troops are fighting to create on the ground.

At the time, “not one European country” recognised Russia’s claim to the land where Peter created St Petersburg as Russia’s bold new capital, Putin said.

Now they all do.

His comments have also rattled the Baltic countries. The Estonian foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador to condemn his reference to Peter the Great’s assault on Narva, now in Estonia, as Russia “reclaiming and strengthening” its territory.

Russia-Ukraine war could push 19mn into hunger: FAO ROME, JUN 11 (IANS): Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine has a significant impact on the global food markets and could leave an additional 11 to 19 million people with chronic hunger, the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) warned.

FAO spokesperson Boubaker Ben Belhassen told reporters that the two warring nations are major producers of agricultural commodities in the world, with a combined share of around 30 per cent of global wheat exports, reports Xinhua news agency.

The countries impacted most by the conflict are in the north African region, he said.

The spokesperson cited the FAO’s latest food outlook repor t, which pointed to a likely tightening of food commodity markets in 2022 due to the “soaring input prices, concerns about the weather, and increased market uncertainties”.

Pak PM Shehbaz and son get prearrest bail in money-laundering case

LAHORE, JUN 11 (PTI): A Pakistani court on Saturday granted pre-arrest bail to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son and Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz in a multibillion rupees money laundering case, a major relief to the father-son duo after the Federal Investigation Agency took a U-turn and told the judge that their arrest was not required.

Interestingly, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had submitted an interim investigation report against the premier and other suspects in the Rs 14 billion (USD 75 million) money laundering case last week and sought their arrest, arguing that “their custody is needed for further probe in the case as they have not joined the investigation and cooperated with investigators.”

“On Saturday, taking completely an opposite stance, the FIA prosecutor told the court that the agency does not require

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L) and Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz. (APP)

the arrest of the father and son in the investigation,” a court official told PTI. The court then confirmed the pre-arrest bail to the premier, his son and other suspects in the Rs 14 billion money laundering case against them.

The court also directed them to submit bail bonds worth Rs 1 million each within seven days.

Shehbaz and Hamza appeared before the Special Court (Central-I) of the FIA amid high security in

Lahore.

Shehbaz said that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had already conducted an investigation into the charges the FIA is now probing.

“Nothing was proved against me and my sons in the NAB case as it was reprimanded by the Supreme Court for failing to present any evidence,” he said, adding that the FIA had approached him twice when he was in NAB’s custody.

Thousands steam to National Mall to demand gun law changes Taliban rejects report on HR violations

began, holding up signs, including one that said “Children aren’t replaceable, senators are. Vote.”

“We want to make sure that this work is happening across the country,”

The Khieya Clan of Jakhama Village take immese joy to congratulate Dr. Tepuhoto Khieya, S/o Lt. Holto Khieya for being conferred Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) and Miss Viphrenu Khieya, D/o Kehosül Khieya for securing top 7 position in the HSSLC (Science Stream) examination, 2022.

Khuvi Khieya Ame Khieya Chairman, Khieya Clan Gen.Secy, Khieya Clan Jakhama Village Jakhama Village

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The khezhakeno Youth Organization (kYO), Pfutsero, Phek on 5th June 2022, celebrated the World environment Day along with millions of people around the globe. The Slogan: “Only One Earth” with the emphasis on “Living sustainably in harmony with nature.” It is our responsibility to keep our surrounding clean & green. The KYO carried out -tree plantation drive, cleanliness drive (at Chida Resort & along the approach road) in collaboration with KSU, Chuketshe Society, KWSK & Lyiniikro (Zapami).

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NO.SW/PwD/CR-12/2015(PT) Dated Kohima, the 10th June 2022

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This is for information to all the Voluntary Organisations/ Societies and Rehabilitation Professionals that no person shall establish or maintain any institution for persons with disabilities, be it rehabilitation, educational, or other services under disability sector without obtaining Registration Certificate from the competent authority as mandated under Section 50 of the “Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016” and Section 51/52 of the “Nagaland Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2019”.

It has come to the notice of CSTC that mr. temjenmongba, S/o Lanutoshi presently residing at Ward-9, Chümoukedima has committed a crime of making Fake Land Patta by forging the Seal and Signature of the Chairman and G.B of Chümoukedima Village Council.

In this connection, Shri. Temjenmongba was summoned by the C.S.T.C executive committee on 10/06/2022 and he admitted the crime.

Therefore, the C.S.T.C has awarded a befitting punishment to Mr. Temjenmongba under clause 5 of its terms and conditions.

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The Angangba Village Students’ Union with immense pride and joy would like to convey our hearty congratulations to: 1. mr. holise i Sangtam (Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Thangjam), S/o Mr Imlong Sangtam for securing 2nd position and the Governors’ Award for the Eastern Nagaland Districts in the field of Commerce in recently held HSSLC Exam 2022.

2. ms. hezila t annar (Christ King School, Angangba), D/o Thsadongchem Sangtam for securing Highest mark in Social Science in the recently held HSLC (NBSE) Exam 2022.

3. ms. throngpila l thonger (Christ King School, Angangba), D/o Mr Likhumse Sangtam for securing Highest Mark in Social Science in the recently held HSLC (NBSE) Exam 2022.

The Union further congratulates each and every students of Angangba Village who have successfully cleared their HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2022. lirochum rudy Yanglitsala President, AVSU General Secretary, AVSU

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being provided with better human rights than any other period in the country, reports TOLO News.

“The Islamic Emirate asks the UN and human rights advocate agencies not to listen to the propaganda... They must consider and accept the truth in the country.

Human rights are respected in comparison to the past 20 years in Afghanistan,” he said, adding that the HRW report was “incorrect and baseless”.

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ISLAMABAD, JUN 11 (AGENCIES): Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf ’s family on Friday denied reports of his death, saying that he was not on a ventilator but described his condition as incurable.

“He is not on the ventilator. Has been hospitalised for the last 3 weeks due to a complication of his ailment (amyloidosis),” the family said in a post via Musharraf ’s official Twitter account. “Going through a difficult stage where recovery is not possible and organs are malfunctioning. Pray for ease in his daily living,” the statement added.

According to TNN, the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), the political party established by Musharraf, also said news regarding his death was false. “General (R) Pervez Musharraf is at home and he is doing okay. He has been under treatment for his ailment,” the APML statement read, asking the public to pray for his speedy recovery.

Dr Muhammad Amjad, Musharraf ’s close associate, said the 78-year-old former military ruler was admitted to hospital after he complained of difficulty in breathing.

Musharraf ’s family and APML issued separate statements after rumours of his death surfaced on social media and were also reported by some Pakistani and Indian publications.

KABUL, JUN 11 (IANS): The Talibanled government in Afghanistan has rejected a recent report by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) which expressed concerns over the violations of human rights, especially those of women and girls, in the war-torn nation.

In a statement on Friday, spokesman of the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) government Zabihullah Mujahid said that citizens were currently

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The Parkland students then took aim at gun laws in other states and nationally, launching March for Our Lives and holding the big rally in Washington on March 24, 2018.

The group did not match the Florida results at the national level, but has persisted in advocating for gun restrictions since then, as well as participating in voter registration drives.

Now, with another string of mass shootings bringing gun control back into the national conversation, organisers of this weekend’s events say the time is right to renew their push for a national overhaul.

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People hold signs during the second March for Our Lives rally in front of the Washington Monument. (AP/PTI)

said Daud Mumin, co-chairman of the march’s board of directors and a recent graduate of Westminster College in Salt Lake City. “This work is not just about D.C., it’s not just about senators.”

The first march was spurred by the Feb. 14, 2018, killings of 14 students and three staff members by a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

That massacre sparked the creation of the youth-led March For Our Lives movement, which successfully pressured the Republicandominated Florida state government to enact sweeping gun control reforms.

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The Longkhumtsür Telungjem Mokokchung Town with immense pride and joy, extends our heartiest congratulations to Miss Imsenkala Longkumer, D/o Late Mr. Akumtoshi Lkr and Mrs. Pongentula for achieving Governor’s Award by securing 2nd Position in HSSLC (Science stream) Examination 2022 from Mayangnokcha Govt. Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung.

We proudly salute you for bringing laurels to our community through your achievements.

We also congratulate all the successful students who have cleared their HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2022 and wish them success in all their future endeavours.

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WASHINGTON, JUN 11 (AP): Thousands of people streamed to the National Mall for the highest-profile of countrywide demonstrations Saturday marking a renewed push for gun control after recent mass shootings from Uvalde, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, that activists say should compel Congress to act.

Organisers hoped the second March for Our Lives rally would draw as many as 50,000 people to the Washington Monument. While that would be far less than the original 2018 march that filled downtown Washington with more than 200,000 people, they decided to fo-

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PUBLic noTiFicaTion The Chümoukedima Village Council (CVC) informs that the Land Registration Drive for Chümoukedima Town ward/Area as advertised in all daily newspapers on the 2 nd June 2022 has been deferred until further notice. The exercise has been kept in abeyance owing to multiple cases of Land Disputes, encroachment, complaints and forgery cases.

CVC further expresses its regret for the deferment, however the recommencement of the Land Verification drive shall be notified in all newspapers for the convenience of the general public. It is also informed that all Pattas issued prior to 2022 under CVC jurisdiction shall be deemed as cancelled and invalid and any person/party(s) dealing with such pattas will be doing it at their own risk.

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“As you can see, this eye is not blinking. I can’t smile on this side of my face. This nostril will not move. So there’s full paralysis in this side of my face,” Bieber shares. “So for those who are frustrated with my cancellation of the next shows, I’m just physically

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production of nitric oxide, which can help make your blood vessels wider. That, in turn, makes it easier for blood to flow and get to your muscles and other tissues.

Spinach Nitrate-rich foods like spinach may improve your circulation. These compounds help enlarge your blood vessels and create more room for blood to move through. Also, a study found that a diet rich in spinach helped keep arteries flexible and helped lower blood pressure.

Citrus Fruit Vitamin C isn’t the only reason to make citrus fruit part of your diet. The antioxidants found in the fruit may help lower inflammation, prevent blood clots, and improve blood circulation. And if you’re an orange juice fan, you’re in luck. A study found that regularly drinking OJ lowered blood pressure.

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dants and nitrates. These can boost your circulation.

And they widen (dilate) your blood vessels and lower your blood pressure. That means that more oxygen and nutrients are delivered to your muscles and other tissues.

And for active people, greater blood flow may bring along a performance boost, too.

Garlic Garlic is good for more than keeping vampires away. It contains a sulfur compound called allicin that helps your blood vessels relax. Studies show that in people who eat a diet rich in garlic, blood flows more efficiently. That means the heart doesn’t have to work as hard to move blood throughout the body, which helps keep your blood pressure down.

Walnuts Go nuts for nuts, especially walnuts. These crin-

kly-skinned nuts are rich in alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid, which may help blood move smoothly. A study found that eating walnuts regularly for 8 weeks improved blood vessel health, helped those vessels stay elastic, and brought down blood pressure.

Grapes They’ll help keep your arteries healthy and improve blood flow -all well tasting naturally sweet. A study found that the antioxidants in grapes encouraged blood vessels to relax and work more efficiently. Plus, grapes curb inflammatory and other molecules in the blood that could make blood sticky, which can get in the way of circulation.

Turmeric The golden yellow spice is known for its antiinflammatory properties, thanks largely to curcumin, a compound found in turmeric. Studies suggest that curcumin may boost

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KIYG: Maharashtra edge past Haryana

Diya Chitale and Swastika Ghosh defeated Haryana’s Suhana Saini and Prithoki Chakraborti.

Doubles.

Swimmer Apeksha Fernandes eventually put Maharashtra ahead by winning the 200m Girls Individual Medley, setting a new meet mark of 2:25.18 seconds in the process.

Kerala bagged a total of 11 gold, 10 silver and 10 bronze in their traditional sport kalaripayattu to jump to fifth spot with 13 gold

medals behind Karnataka’s 21 and Manipur’s 16.

Karnataka continued to dominate the swimming pool as they bagged four of the six gold medals on offer on the day with Utkarsh Patil (Boys 200m backstroke), Ridhima Veerendrakumar (Girls 200m backstroke), Aneesh Gowda (Boys 800m freestyle) and Karnataka’s 4x100m

Medley Team clinching top honours.

Gujarat were the other big winner on Saturday as tennis player Dhruv Hirpara and cyclist Muskan finished atop the podium.

Dhruv downed Rushil Khosla of Uttar Pradesh 6-4, 7-5 in the Boy’s Singles final. Rushil produced some delectable volleys but was playing with an injury, even needing a medical time out twice in two sets.

M u s k a n wo n t h e Girls individual road race (70km) in the morning in 1:17:23.950. Kerala’s Sneha K and Ladakh’s Leakzes Angmo bagged the silver and bronze.

The Boys Individual road race crown went to Adil Altaf. The Srinagarborn cyclist, who is currently training in Patiala, completed the race in 1:59:22.860 to clinch the gold ahead of Maharash-

Curry exploits help Warriors level NBA Finals

LO N D O N, J U N 1 1 (AGENCIES): Stephen Curry scored 43 points for the Golden State Warriors as they beat the Boston Celtics 107-97 in game four to level the NBA Finals at 2-2.

Boston led 94-90 with just over five minutes left but 10 consecutive points helped the Warriors to victory.

Curry scored seven three-pointers from 14 attempts and did not appear troubled by a left foot injury sustained in game three of the best-of-seven series, BBC reported. “I don’t rate my performances. I just want to win the game,” said Curry.

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Klay Thompson scored points and a career-high 16 18 points for the Warriors, rebounds. while team-mate Andrew Curry is averaging 34.3 Wiggins contributed 17 points in the series and has

made 25 of 51 three-point attempts.

“Steph has carried us through so many lulls,” said Thompson. “Come game five, we’re going to have to help him out. Asking him to score 43 nightly is ridiculous.

“It’s just special to watch what he does. He does it so often that you kind of take it for granted.

But I’m mesmerised just like the rest of the crowd was. It looks effortless.”

Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum had 23 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and three blocked shots for the Celtics.

NEW DELHI, JUN 11 (IANS): India have created history on Saturday as they qualify for the FIFAe Nations Cup 2022. This is the first time that India will play at the esports showpiece event, which is set to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark this year, from July 27 to July 30.

India defeated Korea Republic and Malaysia in the FIFAe Nations Series 2022 Playoffs to seal their qualification for the showpiece event. The journey for the Indian efootball team kicked-off in January 2021 when AIFF signed the participation agreement with FIFA for the FIFAe Nations Series 2021. India was among 60 countries to participate and was placed in the Middle East & Africa Zone. India finished 3rd in its zone, narrowly missing out on a place in the FIFAe

Nations Playoffs 2021. India ended the season with a global ranking of 22 and finished above heavyweights such as Italy, Argentina and Spain in the 2021 rankings.

For the 2022 season, India was moved to Asia/Oceania region and was awarded a spot in the Play-Ins, which would provide direct qualification to the Playoffs (the last stage before the Nations Cup). During the play-ins, India played 32 games across 4 Match Weeks with 12 wins, 11 losses and 9 draws.

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Weeks, India retained their place in Division 1.

With this, India successfully qualified to the Playoffs by finishing second in the Consistency Points chart, moving one step closer to the FIFAe Nations Cup 2022. During this period, India also achieved its highest global ranking of 19.

Going into the Playoffs, the goal for India was simple.

Win 2 matches and seal your spot at the showpiece event and that is exactly what they have done, emphatically one might say.

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With immense pride and honour, we the JMEMAC Kohima extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Meyasenla Longkümer, D/o Mr. Nungshitemjen Longkümer and Mrs. Limasangla Aier for securing the top 13th position in the 2022 HSLC exam conducted by NBSE. We also further congratulate the Headmaster and teachers of Government High School Longjang Village, Mokokchung District for their great efforts and sacrifices as the school has achieved cent percent pass percentage for the fifth consecutive year. The JMEMAC Kohima also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC 2022 and wishes them more success and the best in their future endeavours.

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The Poimi Nkwa Kohima (PNK), with immense joy and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Khriekovolu Kereking, D/o Lt. Ikemswang for bringing laurels to the unit by achieving academic excellence by securing top 7th position with 96.4% in commerce stream and getting skill education award for securing the highest mark of 96 in Financial Markets Management in the recently declared HSSLC exam results 2022. We wish her to continue, achieving more milestones in the days to come.

Also, PNK would like to congratulate all the student members who have successfully cleared HSLC and HSSLC exam 2022 and wishes Almighty God guide them to achieve greater heights in their future endeavour.

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tra’s Sidhesh Patil.

Meanwhile, Mizoram set up a fascinating clash with Kerala in boy’s football.

In the first semi-final, a Lalhanzova’s brace helped favourites Mizoram blank Karnataka 4-0. Zothanpuia had opened the account for the winners while Laldannmawia got the third goal.

In the other semifinal, Kerala goalkeeper Surajith Kumar’s heroics in the tie-breaker enabled them to prevail 3-1 after regulation time had ended in a goalless stalemate.

Surajith made two saves, one Mizoram kicker’s attempt sailed over the bar and only Babysunday Marngar succeeded from the spot. On the other hand, Sreekuttan E, Sreekuttan MS and Umer Muhtar scored to propel the southern state into the title round.

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PA N C H K U L A , J U N 11 (IANS): Maharashtra bagged a gold medal each in tennis, table tennis and swimming to scramble past hosts Haryana in the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 here on Saturday.

With only two days of competition left, Maharashtra (37 gold) are one ahead of Haryana (36), who failed to strike gold for the first time since the Games started on June 4. Haryana, however, are primed for a spectacular finish with a bounty of gold awaiting them in the boxing ring.

Maharashtra’s Akanksha Nitture bagged the Girl’s Singles tennis title, beating Karnataka’s Sunita Maruri 6-7(4), 7-6(4), 6-4 while Diya Chitale and Swastika Ghosh got together to defeat Haryana’s Suhana Saini and Prithoki Chakraborti 14-12, 11-9, 11-6 in table tennis Girls

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DIMAPUR, JUN 11 (NPN): Chumoükedima District Badminton Association (CDBA) has informed all the existing local clubs within the district to get registered with the association.

The association affiliated with the Nagaland Badminton Association and is committed to promote and develop badminton. For any queries, the association can be contacted at 2021CDBA@gmail. com or 9365438005.

DIMAPUR, JUN 11 (NPN): Baichung Bhutia Football School (BBFS) in joint collaboration with the Dimapur District Football Association (DDFA) will be conducting trials for the BBFS residential academy on May 28 at Dimapur District Sports Council (DDSC) Stadium for those individuals born between 2005 and 2011.

Those interested for the trials have been asked to report at 7 am at DDSC stadium. Spot registration will be done on payment of Rs. 100 per individual.

Further information can be contacted at 8448020010.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 11 (PTI): The All India Chess Federation (AICF) will conduct an International Open Rapid Chess tournament in New Delhi on June 19 ahead of an Olympicstyle torch relay that will be organised in build-up to the Chess Olympiad. The one-day event will offer a prize pool of Rs. 10 lakh.

The winner will take home a cash award of Rs.1 lakh while the second and third-placed players will win Rs. 60,000 and Rs.40,000, respectively.

The tournament will also have 20 cash prizes in five rating categories.

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Asian Cup Qualifiers: India beat Afghanistan 2-1

Afghanistan’s defenders try to stop Indian forward Sunil Chhetri during the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers final round match in Kolkata, Saturday. (PTI)

KO L K ATA , J U N 1 1 (PTI): A stunning goal from talisman Sunil Chhetri and an injury-time strike from Sahal Abdul Samad powered India to a 2-1 victory over Afghanistan in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers here on Saturday.

The win helped India consolidate their position in the group as they seek to make a second straight appearance in the Asian Cup and fifth overall, having been knocked out in the group stage in the last edition in 2019.

Denied for 86 minutes, Chhetri put India ahead with a brilliant free-kick from just over 20 yards, taking only a couple of steps before unleashing his shot straight into the right corner of the net beating Afghanistan’s

goalkeeper.

It was the Indian superstar’s 83rd goal in international football as he closed in on second-placed Argentine genius Lionel Messi among active players.

Afghanistan equal-

ised within two minutes as Zubayr Amiri produced a sensational header in the 88th minute of the match.

He was also helped by poor marking by the Indian defenders.

The match seemed headed for a 1-1 stalemate but Samad had other ideas. After a fine pass from Ashique Kuruniyan, Samad made some room for himself to strike the ball past the Afghanistan goalkeeper, leaving the spectators at the Salt Lake Stadium in a state of frenzy.

In a game where India created quite a few opportunities and showed their intent from the word go, Ashique emerged as one of the standout performers for the home team as he created several chances to keep Afghanistan defenders on their toes throughout the match.

India dominated the match for most parts and ended as the deserving winners.

The hosts were coming off a 2-0 win over Cambodia in the opener, while Afghanistan entered the match after losing to Hong Kong. India will play their final game of the qualifiers against Hong Kong on June 14.

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Anand finishes third in Norway Chess classical tournament

STAVANGER (NORWAY), JUN 11 (IANS): I n d i a ’s V i s w a n a t h a n Anand showed he still had a lot of fight in him despite cutting back on his schedule as he finished third in the Norway Chess 2022, one of the strongest classical chess event in the last couple of years.

In the final round on Friday night, Anand defeated Norway’s Aryan Tari, winning their minimatch in an Armageddon game after their classical encounter had ended in a draw. Anand had to win the final round in the classical game and hope that his rivals were held to draw to win the title. But he did not take the risk in the classical game and instead went for a quick draw.

Anand finished third with 14.5 points behind World Champion Magnus Carlsen (16.5 points) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan (15.5) points.

In the final round, Carlsen got the better of Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the tiebreaker game while Mamedyarov was held to a draw by compatriot Taimour Radjabov as he emerged the winner in

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the tiebreak. That meant Mamedyarov could not bridge the one-point gap that they had before the final round.

After Topalov had held Carlsen, Mamedyarov had a chance of winning the title outright by winning the classical game against Radjabov. But he could not force victory and Carlsen won the Norway Chess title for the fifth time

in 10 years.

In the final round on Friday, Anand agreed to a 22-move draw against Aryan Tari, with the five-time World Chess Champion’s hopes of the title essentially derailed by a one-move blunder the day before.

He then defended superbly in the Armageddon game thus winning the match 1.5-1 as players get three points for winning the mini-match in the classical game and one each for a draw.

However, it was a splendid performance for the Indian chess maestro as he won seven of his nine mini-matches, including a memorable win against Carlsen in the fifth round.

Praggnanandhaa wins title India’s Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won the title in the Norway Chess Open, the Group A event being held on the sidelines of the top tier classical event that involved Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand, finishing with 7.5 points from nine games.

The 16-year-old Indian Grandmaster, who is on a high after finishing runners-up in the Chessable Masters on the Champions Chess Tour a few weeks back, defeated compatriot IM V Praneeth in the ninth and final round on Friday.

Praggnanandhaa, who was the top seed in the event, enhanced his reputation as one of the top upcoming players as he added another feather to his crown.

Lovlina, Nikhat seal CWG berths Nations League: Mbappe salvages draw for France Vs Austria

Boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen, Nitu (48kg) and Jasmine (60kg) in a group photograph. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, JUN 11 (IANS): Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen lived up to the expectations and booked their places in the Indian boxing contingent for the 2022 Commonwealth Games by registering comprehensive victories on the final day of the trials here on Saturday.

The three-day trials, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, also saw Nitu (48kg) and Jaismine

(60kg) making their way into the four-member Indian wom’n’s team after clinching hard-fought victories in their respective finals.

Producing dominating performances, Lovlina and Nikhat notched up identical 7-0 wins in their respective categories.

While Lovlina defeated Pooja in the 70kg, Nikhat outclassed Minakshi in the 50kg category.

In a thrilling first bout of the day, Nitu secured

an impressive come-frombehind 5-2 win against the 2019 World Championships silver medallist Manju Rani. Despite losing the first round, Nitu fought back well in a contest that saw both the boxers giving hard time to each other.

Meanwhile, Jaismine also faced a tough challenge from the 2022 World Championships bronze medallist Parveen in the lightweight final before she managed to win by a 6-1 margin. Based on the results of the trials, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has selected a 12-member Indian boxing contingent, including eight male boxers, for the upcoming Birmingham Games, scheduled from July 28 to August 8.

Shiva Thapa (63.5kg), Amit Panghal (51kg), Mohammad Hussamuddin (57kg), Rohit Tokas (67kg), Sumit (75kg), Ashish Kumar (80kg), Sanjeet (92kg) and Sagar (+92kg) had secured their spot’ in the men’s section after victories in the trials, held earlier this month.

PARIS, JUN 11 (REUTERS): Kylian Mbappe struck a late equaliser to help holder France salvage a 1-1 away draw against Austria as it kept alive its slim hopes of reaching the final four of the Nations League on Friday.

Mbappe, who came on as a substitute after the break, found the back of the net with a shot into the top corner seven minutes from time to cancel out Andreas Weimann’s firsthalf opener.

The world champion is bottom of Group 1 with two points from three games, four behind leader Denmark, which slumped to a 1-0 home defeat against Croatia.

Second-placed Austria and third-placed Croatia have four points each.

Mbappe had a great opportunity to give Les Bleus all three points with three minutes left, only for his attempt to rattle the crossbar.

“I’m disappointed that we didn’t score more with all the chances we had,” said France coach Didier Deschamps.

France’s Kylian Mbappe, left, and Austria’s Nicolas Seiwald challenge for the ball during the UEFA Nations League in Vienna, Austria, Friday. (AP/PTI)

“Sometimes we score more goals with less opportunities but I’m not worried. I’ve had to do with minor injuries and fatigue.”

After an initial 1-0 defeat against Denmark at home and a 1-1 draw in Croatia, Deschamps again reshuffled his team as he looked to rest some key players at the end of a long and demanding season.

He handed centre back Ibrahima Konate his first cap and wing back Boubacar Kamara his first start with Mbappe on the bench as Antoine Griezmann and Karim Benzema started up front.

In a lively start, Les Bleus came close in the 18th minute when Griezmann’s free kick was deflected in the path of Ben-

zema, whose header was superbly stopped by Patrick Pentz.

But Austria struck first, in the 37th minute, when Weimann tapped in from close range from Konrad Laimer’s cross at the end of a sharp counter attack.

France had another good opportunity on the stroke of halftime, only

for Benzema’s curled shot to be parried away by the impeccable Pentz.

The keeper was at it again early in the second half to deny Benjamin Pavard and Kingsley Coman as the visitors piled on the pressure.

In the 63rd, Deschamps replaced Griezmann with Mbappe, who threatened immediately.

Just as it seemed France had run out of energy and ideas, Mbappe collected a short pass from Christopher Nkunku before beating Pentz from inside the area with a clinical, brutal shot in the 83rd.

He came close to doubling the tally four minutes later when Pentz deflected his attempt onto the bar after a one-two with Benzema.

“That’s not what we came for but we’ll take that point and try to win on Monday,” said Mbappe.

“I’m not 100 per cent fit but I’ll play if I have to.

It’s the last match before the holidays so we can push it a little bit.”

France next face Croatia at home on Monday.

Test of Pant’s captaincy as India plot comeback Vs SA C U T TAC K , J U N 1 1 (PTI): Accidental captain Rishabh Pant will expect an improved showing from the India bowlers as he plots a comeback against a marauding South Africa in the second T20I of the fivematch series on Sunday.

Leading India for the first time ever, Pant had to swallow a bitter pill when David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen shot down an imposing 212 with utmost nonchalance to go up 1-0 in the series.

The southpaw also had a forgettable Indian Premier League where he failed to lead Delhi Capitals to the playoffs.

Seen as a future whiteball captain, Pant’s stakes have suddenly come down post-IPL and that has coincided with the resurgence of Hardik Pandya.

Returning to full fitness, the pace bowling all-rounder took the IPL by storm not only by his form but by pulling off a coup as he led Gujarat Titans to the title in their debut season.

Amid the growing chorus of ‘Hardik Pandya -- the next white-ball captain of India’, Pant will be

Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid with team captain Rishabh Pant during a training session. (PTI)

under scrutiny again as he masterminds a comeback.

It may still be early days for Pant the leader, but his body language never stood out and he looked under pressure on his captaincy debut.

Players of the Indian and South African cricket teams reached Odisha on Friday amid tight security ahead of their T20I game at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on June 12.

He also made a debatable decision to underbowl the IPL Purple Cap winner Yuzvendra Chahal, fresh from claiming 27 wickets for runners-up Rajasthan Royals. At Kotla, the leggie

bowled only two full overs.

As for Pandya, fresh after his historic success with GT, continued from where he left in the IPL. Pa n dya , w h o l a s t played for India in November last year in the 2021 T20 World Cup, dazzled with the bat with a 31 not out from 12 balls to prop the total past 200.

But he failed to impress with the bowl and leaked 18 runs in his only over. The big headache for Pant would be the bowling department where he would have to make a call between Arshdeep Singh and pace gun Umran Malik.

While the batting looks in perfect shape, the new-look pace department looked flat in the series opener. Seniormost Bhuvneshwar Kumar did not look the same and leaked runs in the death overs, while Harshal Patel too was taken to cleaners.

Yo u n g s t e r Ave s h Khan too failed to impress though he was the most economical among the trio.

With the duo of Arshdeep and Malik trying hard to impress at the nets with their pace and accuracy it is likely that one among the duo may be well set for a debut on Saturday.

It would not be an easy task as another slip-up would mean the Pant-led side would have the difficult task of winning three in a row.

Fresh from their individual players’ success in the IPL, the Proteas are finding themselves at ‘home’. In the form of his life, Miller who scored 481 runs at 68.71 in the IPL to play a key role in GT’s triumph, has started in ominous fashion and looked unstoppable both against spin and pace at Kotla.

Q u i n t o n d e Ko c k failed to convert his start but the Lucknow Super Giants batter also scored a bagful of runs (508) in the IPL and he would look to make it count here.

With Van der Dussen also striking it rich, the trio will form the batting backbone, while the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje would look to stop the Indians.

Teams (from) India: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ruturaj Gaik wa d , I s h a n K i s h a n , Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer,Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik.

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Marco Jansen.

19 boxers with five officials led by All Nagaland Amateur Muaythai Association (ANAMA) president, Takameren has left for Madhya Pradesh to take part in the National Muaythai Championship to be held from June 16 to 22.

Manipur will have state-of-the-art sports infra before 2024: Pramanik

NEW DELHI, JUN 11 (IANS): Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik paid a visit to the Sports Authority of Indian National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) Imphal on Saturday and praised Manipur for its rich sports culture. “From Manipur NCOE, we have got so many athletes who have dedicated their life for the progress of India. Athletes of Manipur like Mary Kom, Mirabai Chanu and many more have brought several medals for India. Irrespective of the

colour of the medals, be it Gold, Silver, or Bronze, the greater thing is the effort and hard work behind it,” said Pramanik.

The minister also promised that several new initiatives are being planned for the State of Manipur in terms of development of sports. “We have been talking and discussing about making Manipur equipped with all necessary Sports infrastructure and facilities.

Manipur is one of the States where state-of-the-art sports infrastructure is being con-

structed as soon as possible.

Very soon, before 2024, it will built and functional,” he mentioned. “We will try to bring forth a solution for athletes from rural areas to have access to all the facilities here as well. Since, rains are a big issue in the Northeast States, we will come up with something to address that issue.

The vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister to make India a sporting nation is shared by all of us and we are making every possible effort to bring Manipur into that arena,” the minister added.

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