13 Apr 2022 by Nagaland Post

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Vol XXXII No. 127

DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Ready to implement 33 pc reservation for women in civic bodies: Nagaland Govt

NEW DELHI, APR 12 (PTI): The Nagaland government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court it has agreed to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in civic bodies. The state government told a bench of Justices S K Kaul and M Sundresh that a resolution has been adopted in this regard at a consultative meeting held on March 9 where all the stakeholders were present. “A resolution was passed affirmed by the chief minister and the others that we should go ahead with the 74th amendment giving reservation of 33 per cent to women,” the state counsel told the bench. The top court said

SC asks State govt to apprise schedule of elections on next date of hearing in July that with this there is no impediment in holding of elections providing reservation for women. “We have also pursued the affidavit of compliance in which it is stated that on March 16, 2022 a meeting was held in regard to elections for urban local bodies after taking into account the direction of

this court the state election commission was intimated to use state assembly electoral rolls as the basis for municipal elections and intensively update the same on account of large gap since the last elections. “The state election commission submits that they have already initiated a process of summary revi-

NSF, NESO oppose move to make Hindi subject compulsory

sion which will take place in two months,” the bench said while directing that it to apprise about the schedule of elections on next date of hearing in July. The apex court had earlier rapped the Nagaland government over the delay to enforce reservation for women in the state’s urban local bodies, saying an important aspect of gender equality seems to be getting postponed. It had taken note of the grievance made by the state election commission that the State Government is not responding to its request regarding changes in legislation to adopt the electoral rolls of Parliament in the assembly elec-

tion for use in local body elections. The State Election Commission had told the apex court that no response had been received in pursuance to the office letter to provide requisite additional fields in existing rolls to enable ward-wise segregation of voters. The top court was hearing a plea filed by People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) and others seeking to hold the elections for all municipalities and town councils in Nagaland forthwith in accordance with Section 23A of the Nagaland Municipal (First Amendment) Act, 2006 and the notification of the state government.

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Doctors under NIDA banner to go on 3-day mass casual leave from Apr 18 DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): As decided at the emergency meeting at Hotel Japfu, Kohima on February 5 between executive and district representatives of Nagaland In-Service Doctors’ Association (NIDA) on the superannuation issue, doctors under the banner of NIDA will go on a threeday mass casual leave (CL) from April 18 following the expiry of the one-year deadline given by the State government. Announcing this, association’s president Dr E Phyantsuthung and general secretary Dr Mereninla Senlem in a press release also reiterated their scaled-down demand for 62 years as retirement age for all doctors irrespective of clinical or administrative roles to

DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation, Foothill Ao Youth Organisation and Chümoukedima Ao Youth Organisation representing Dimapur, Niuland and Chümoukedima districts have reaffirmed the 2018 December declaration by ASTD, DAYO, Watsu & AKTD under then undivided Dimapur district to ensure rule of law and uphold Ao customary law to ensure justice for its bona fide members. CALT president informed that the decision was taken at a co-ordination meeting of three bodies held on April 11, 2022. The tripartite meeting also resolved to co-ordinate, cooperate and

support each other for the upliftment and welfare of the community in three districts. They further urged upon all Ao entrepreneurs and business houses within the administrative jurisdiction of the three districts, to desist from paying tax to any group until the goal for ‘One Government’ was achieved. The three also informed that any instance of tax collection/extortion be brought to their notice in order to initiate appropriate steps in coordination with the law enforcement agencies. The following mobile numbers were provided for contact CALT (7005377482), FALT (8413827903) and DAYO (8974851911).

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would only “propagate” disunity and misunderstanding among the peace-loving citizens and indigenous people of Northeast states. Further, NSF said that the move would also undermine the languages of ethnic groups of Northeast region and compromise its richness and uniqueness. NSF stated that indigenous languages having its rich values were the identity of the multiple communities making Northeast “a diverse region in all dimensions.” NSF asserted that making Hindi a compulsory subject would only invite confusions, hurdles and discomfort for the student com-

Rio, legislators meet Shah, Central leaders

DMC warns against dumping garbage Bank manager arrested into drains; to penalise offenders for Rs. 1.85 crore fraud

NEW DELHI, APR 12 (NPN): A delegation of UDA legislators led by Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday called on Union minister Amit Shah and other Central leaders. Though no details were made known about the meeting, it was learnt that the delegation briefed Amit Shah about their recent meetings with the NSCN (IM) and the WC, NNPGs in Dimapur. Earlier during the day, Neiphiu Rio called on union minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan. Taking to twitter after the meeting, Rio said both discussed several matters for the welfare of Nagaland. (Cont’d on p-8)

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maintain uniformity and smooth practical implementation. They insisted that NIDA’s demand was unique as it was not the association raising the issue but based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement. They claimed the announcement was specific for government doctors only to meet the acute shortage of doctors. Therefore, they asserted that other service associations could not claim similar increase in superannuation age merely citing precedence. They also claimed in more than 25 States where it had been implemented, no such claim had been made by other services. On behalf of NIDA, they also expressed grati-

tude to Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) for supporting their genuine demand during the consultative meet of stakeholders at the chief secretary’s conference hall, Kohima on March 1. Mentioning that Naga Students’ Federation did not object to increase in the superannuation age of doctors in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur where it had a strong presence, the NIDA leaders wondered why Naga doctors of Nagaland could not get the benefits of the Naga doctors in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur. They asked whether belonging to Nagaland was a disqualification to claim increase in superannuation age. (Cont’d on p-8)

Ao youth organizations reaffirm ADB to provide USD 2 million loan December 2018 declaration to Nagaland for urban development

DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): Expressing strong opposition to the move to make Hindi as compulsory subject till Class X in Northeast states, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) Tuesday urged the Centre to revoke its decision to maintain peaceful co-existence and avoid any further misunderstandings. NSF president Kegwayhun Tep secretary education Medovi Rhi stated that there were many indigenous groups in the Northeast region with diverse culture, race, language and religion. NSF said that “compulsory imposition” of a particular language

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munity and the Naga people in general. NSF affirmed to safeguard the interests and sentiments of the Naga people in particular and the NER in general as the entire region was against the proposed imposition. NESO: North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has also expressed its strong opposition to the proposal to make the Hindi subject compulsory till class X in all the eight North Eastern States. In a representation addressed to the Union Minister of Home Affairs, the NESO chairman Samuel B Jyrwa and secretary general Sinam Prakash Singh pointed (Cont’d on p-8)

CSK beat RCB; register first win of the season

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Dimapur was inundated by heavy rainfall, thereby exposing the city’s pathetic drainage system once again, the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) sanitation team began cleaning the clogged drains at various locations like Walford Colony, Tata parking, Rail Bazaar, etc. DMC administrator Albert Ezung appealed to the public not to throw any garbage in the drains, while requesting the GBs and chairman to sensitise people about the after-effects of such irresponsible conduct, as witnessed during the day after the downpour. DMC also warned of penalising individuals found throwing any garDMC sanitation team clearing a clogged bage into the drains. drainage on Tuesday. After Monday’s downpour, normal life was disrupted as many lowStaff Reporter lying areas were hit by waterlogging, DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): A forcing the affected people to leave their (Cont’d on p-8) day after the State’s commercial hub flooded houses.

NEW DELHI, APR 12 (NPN): A $2 million (approximately over Rs. 15 crore) Project Readiness Financing (PRF) Loan was singed between Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday for designing climate resilient urban infrastructure, strengthening institutional capacity and improving municipal resource mobilization in 16 district headquarter towns (DHTs) in Nagaland. PRF loan will help design water supply, sanitation, solid waste management and urban roads in 16 DTHs with climate resilient

features and improved access to poor and vulnerable. Capacity building of state agencies will help augment own-resource mobilization by urban local bodies (ULBs), improve their readiness for implementing the ensuing project and initiating sector and institutional reforms. The signatories to the PRF for the proposed Nagaland Urban Infrastructure Development Project were Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance, who signed for the Government of India, and Takeo Konishi, Country Director of ADB’s

India Resident Mission who signed for ADB. After signing the Agreement, Mishra said that the facility would support key preparatory activities for the ensuing project aimed at improving urban infrastructure and services in Nagaland to help the state realize its economic potential. He said that the Centre was committed for development of North East region. “The ADB financing will ensure high readiness of the ensuing project through preparing an urban sector strategy, undertaking feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs (Cont’d on p-8)

DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): A Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by Nagaland Police has arrested a bank manager from Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in connection with a bank fraud, forgery and cheating case. The police in a press note said the SIT arrested Pallab Nag, currently the branch manager of Bank of Maharashtra, Port Blair branch, in connection with misappropriation of funds to the tune of Rs 1,85,32,000 when he was posted at the Dimapur branch of Bank of Maharashtra. Along with other co-accused persons, Nag had sanctioned unsecured loans to customers against schemes such as Stand-up India, Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme, Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, etc, while being posted here. Police said the sanctioned amount granted for purchase of vehicles and machinery were (Cont’d on p-8)

Nagaland’s rank improves in SDG Index DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): With its score in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index improving from 57 in 2019 to 61 in 2021, Nagaland is now ranked 19th among the 28 States and eight Union Territories. Mentioning this, Industries & Commerce, Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship adviser Imnatiba in his keynote address at a State-level workshop on North Eastern Region (NER) District SDG Index 2.0, SDG India Index, 2021-22 and Multidimensional Poverty Index held at Capital Convention Centre,

Kohima on Tuesday claimed that Nagaland was making consistent progress in SDG Index, which focused on State-level performance. Going by the NER District SDG Index, he noted that some districts of Nagaland were doing fairly well in certain goals like zero hunger, clean water and sanitation, quality education and gender equality. However, he acknowledged that more works were needed to be done for bottom-ranked districts and on some indicators at the State level. Imnatiba also claimed that the Nagaland SDG Vision 2030 launched by

chief minister Neiphiu Rio in August last year provided specific targets with measurable indicators and strategies to meet the aspirations of the people. With technical support of UNDP and active collaboration from various State departments, he said the SDG Coordination Centre (SDGCC) of Planning Department was already making rapid strides towards achieving the goals. Acknowledging that to achieve sustainable development Nagaland required to address its difficult geographical terrain, the advisor remarked that some key

priority policy focus areas aligned to SDGs were universal access to healthcare & education, robust transport & communication infrastructure, effective & sustainable management system, innovative & industrial growth, balanced regional development and enhanced agricultural production & marketing facilities. He also highlighted the two new initiatives recently announced by Rio in his Budget speech – the Chief Minister’s Micro Finance Initiative and the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme. (Cont’d on p-8)

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Vol XXXII No. 127

DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

Ready to implement 33 pc reservation for women in civic bodies: Nagaland Govt

NSF, NESO oppose move to make Hindi subject compulsory

SPORTS, PAGE 12

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Rio, legislators meet Shah, Central leaders

DMC warns against dumping garbage Bank manager arrested into drainages; to penalise offenders for Rs. 1.85 crore fraud

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“Last time we gifted so many things but we got nothing. This time we brought one thing and hope for something.” K Y M C

Ao youth organizations reaffirm ADB to provide USD 2 million loan December 2018 declaration to Nagaland for urban development

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AICSM Chozuba centre inaugurated

AICSM functionaries and dignitaries at the inauguration of AICSM Chozuba centre. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, APRIL 12 (NPN): Newly opened centre of All India Computer Saksharta Mission (AICSM) at Chozuba town under Phek district was inaugurated here, on Tuesday. Speaking at the inaugural programme, AICSM Chozuba Centre, branch director, Veshosa Keyho said AICSM with over

3000 branches in India was aimed at providing high technical computer education at nominal fees to people belonging to lower and middle classes. Keyho informed that AICSM Chozuba Centre would provide free admission, bag, study material, note book and students identity card. He said that admission of new batches has already started while normal

classes would start from April 20. AICSM Chozuba Centre was dedicated by Vezokho Vero, pastor, Naga Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre, Pruzie, Kohima. Vero lauded Veshosa for putting all his effort to bring such a centre to Chozuba and hoped that it would serve the people well in its purpose and bring about feasible computer literacy to the people

of Chozuba area. Chozuba Town head GB-Poranyi Shijo, Chozuba Town Chakhesang Students’ Union presidentVeyito Nyekha, and computer teacher Mhaseto Vadeo also delivered short speeches. The programme was compered by Angelo Pfithu while vote of thanks was proposed by Chakhesang Baptist Church, Ministers’ Hill Kohima, senior pastor-Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao. It may be mentioned that AICSM is an autonomous institution registered under government of India, NCT, New Delhi in partnership with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The course is registered under CR Act, ministry of HRD (department of Secondary & Higher Education) and ministry of Labour & Employment (directorate of Employment), government of India.

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Anti-rabies vaccination camp held at Kidima

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KOHIMA, APR 12 (NPN): Kidima Students’ Union (KSU) in collaboration with Veterinary Hospital Kohima, organised a free antirabies vaccination camp at Kidima Village Council hall on Tuesday. The vaccination camp was sponsored by chief veterinary office, Kohima where free vaccines were administered to the pets in the village. During the camp, veterinary surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Yhome who led the team of veterinarians to the camp highlighted the importance of getting one’s pet(s) vaccinated in order to prevent the outbreak of rabies. She pointed out that

rabies was 100% preventable with vaccination and at the same time urged upon the pet owners to vaccinate their pet dogs starting from three months old, followed by annual vaccination their whole life. KSU acknowledged the help rendered by the team of veterinarians including Dr. Atouzo Pienyü for the successful completion of the camp. Meanwhile, KSU acknowledged the participation of village folks in bringing forward their pets and viewed that it would go a long way in ensuring safety of the people and the pets. Altogether, 60 dogs were vaccinated at the camp and vaccination cards were also issued to all the beneficiaries.

PBU elects office bearers

DIMAPUR: Pork Butchers’ Union (PBU) Dimapur convened an emergency meeting on April 8 at Northern Angami Colony Walford Dimapur and elected new team of office bearers for the tenure 2022-2024. The new team would be led by Shikato T Swu as president and Vilasielie Kesiyie as general secretary along with six other members.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Died on 09-04-2022 With deepest appreciation, the family members of Late Mhalelie Kuotsu would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who cared for him during his time of illness and to those who have attended in his Funeral Ceremony. We also extend our sincere apologies for not thanking you individually. But we pray that your acts of kindness be rewarded by our Almighty God. Thank you for your love and support. With sincere gratitude, his family members. k-747/22

It is with profound gratitude to each individual who have shown sympathy and kindness during the brief illness and death of our beloved Mrs. Rongsennungla (Longpa) (died 6th April 2022), and to all who have showered prayers and thoughts through these difficult times. We are grateful for your support and it is our ardent prayer that our good Lord bless you all abundantly. Loving, Daughter, grandchildren and relatives. mkc-111/22

Born : 07/06/1980 – Died : 31/03/2022 We, the family members of Lt. Meyiedi Koso, convey our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses & staff of K.P. Bethesda, churches, relatives, friends, organisations and every other individuals for your services, physical presence and financial support during his illness till his death. We are greatly indebted to each and everyone of you and we pray that God Almighty bless you all abundantly. k-744/22

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Lt. Mrs. Tenyensinle Thong 1st March 1950 – 3rd April 2022

Giving Glory to God, family members of Lt. Mrs. Tenyensinle Thong extends our heartfelt gratitude to one and all who stood with us during our moment of grief. We are indebted to Pastor and Members of Dimapur RBC Khermahal, RBC Padampukheri, RBC Kohima, RBC Sendenyu, RBC Thongsunyu, RBC New Sendenyu, City Church Kohima, City Life Church Melborne. Our sincere gratitude to Choginjun Fellowship Dimapur and Kohima, relatives and friends from Kohima, Dimapur, Tseminyu, Terogunyu, Phenwhenyu, Kashanyu, Phenshinyu, Reminsinyu, Khenyu, Logweshunyu, Tsoshinyu, Rengma pani, Tseimukhema, Touphema and all Rengma Public Leaders. We cannot acknowledge all of your kind words and prayers but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. db-293/22

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Born : 06/04/1954 – Died : 02/04/2022 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

We, the family members of Late Mrs. Tsonsumi Lotha express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, friends, neighbours, churches, organizations and well-wishers who stood by us, visited our home and reached out to us during our time of mourning and helped us physically, financially and through prayers during her illness and at her sudden demise on 2nd April 2022. Your sympathy, kindness, sending floral tribute, message of condolences and tremendous support have been overwhelming. We also deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual. However, we sincerely pray that God Almighty in Heaven bless you all abundantly. Thank You dp-1661/22

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WEATHER FORECAST APRIL 13

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mostly sunny and very warm

36 25

Mostly cloudy

31 18

Guwahati Humid; a stray t-storm late

30 21

Aizawl Imphal

A t-storm around in the a.m.

30 16

Itanagar

An afternoon thunderstorm

28 19

Shillong

A stray thunderstorm

22 15

Kohima

A thunderstorm in spots

24 16

Dimapur

A couple of thunderstorms

31 21

Mkg

A p.m. t-storm in spots

27 17

Tuensang A stray t-storm; not as warm Wokha

40-day revival concludes with call for ‘Heal Nagaland’

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm

Zunheboto Humid with a t-storm in spots

Youth from various churches praying during the 40-day revival in Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: A 40-day revival, that was unplanned and without budget support was held under Sinai Ministry at the inspiration from the Holy Spirit. The revival was participated by thousands of worshippers who believed in God’s message of unity of the body of Christ in Nagaland. There was mighty outpouring of revival spirit and came against the backdrop of the 150th year of

Christianity in Nagaland. The first 11 services starting from March 11 were held at The Lighthouse Church, where speakers from different denominations and background descended and preached. It was carried on and hosted at the Catholic Church of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School. The revival continued at Nagaland Christian Revival Church (Sumi),

Nagaland Pentecostal Church, Shekinah Glory Prayer Centre, World Impact Community Church, Bethesda Assemblies of God Church, Baptist Revival Church, Town Baptist Church, Crossway Church, Tetso College, Logos College, Servanthood Bible College, Kingdom Culture Church, and counting. The common theme at all venues was to strengthen unity in the body of

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shining with the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Revival is about humble submission to God for healing,” said Rev. Moses Murry, Bethesda Assemblies of God Church. “Nothing good can happen in isolation. We need to come together as a body of Christ, churches, so that growth may take place,” entreated Pastor Kenei Kiso of Life Square Church. “We need to be sensitive to the timely word that God releases upon our lives, upon our family, upon our land, upon our nation,” urged Tali Angh, The Lighthouse Church. “Your life, family, church, the government, business, career…; anything that is not founded in Christ will be shaken,” Pastor Wabang Longchari further cautioned. “Jesus is calling us to a deep lifestyle of following; of humility and of constantly dying to our

selfishness, selfish desires, to our ego, to our pride,” asserted Pastor Visasier Kevichusa, Kingdom Culture Church. Sensing the urgency for repentance, reconciliation and unity among the Nagas and in the body of Christ, the organisers of the revival meeting decided to make a clarion call on all believers in Nagaland from whichever denomination or background to “come together in unity and pray for the healing of the land”. Thus, a ‘Heal Nagaland’ will be held from April 1519 at the football ground of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. Dignitaries from different offices and backgrounds, well-known artistes and influencers are stated to be part of the event, which will also be streamed live on the Facebook page and YouTube channel of Sinai Ministry, as well as from channels and pages of other accounts.

S&WC deptt designates nodal officer

DIMAPUR: In view of the retirement of its additional director, K. Khekiho Shohe, department of Soil & Water Conservation has designated joint director Rongsenlemzung as state nodal officer for meteorological matters. The state nodal officer would facilitate smooth coordination between ICAR, KVK, IMD and state government for providing real-time weatherrelated information and agro-advisory to farmers under GKMS and other meteorological related matters.

Mkg DPDB meeting

DIMAPUR: DC Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh has informed that Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board meeting would be held on April 14, 11 a.m., onwards in the conference hall of the ADC (Planning), Mokokchung. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Awareness programme for rural libraries in Mokokchung

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DIMAPUR: Additional deputy commissioner Mon & administrator Mon Town C o u n c i l , Y. C h i n g ya k Konyak has notified that with all wards under its jurisdiction being declared Open Defecation Free since 2017, MTC would soon be declared ODF+. Any objections/claims to be made by individual/group have been asked to approach MTC office during office hours within 15 days from the publication of this notice.

Christ. Va r i o u s s p e a k e r s during the revival hour preached inspiring messages. “There is no revival without repentance. There will never be outward transformation without an inward transformation,” challenged Pastor Wabang Longchari, speaking on the first day of the revival at The Lighthouse Church. “We all have a lot to teach and learn from each other. Even the Catholic churches, even the Protestant churches, Angelican churches, Baptist churches. We all have to come together, sharing our differences… It’s a time to share, enlighten each other and make our Nagaland shine for Christ,” called Dr. Fr. CP Anto, Peace Channel. “Revival is all about spiritual awakening, and then rising above the spiritual sicknesses and spiritual bankruptcy, and

Officers and staff of DCO Mokokchung along with Sentilong Ozukum and others. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, APR 12 (NPN): A district level awareness programme for rural libraries organised by District Cultural Of-

ficer Mokokchung and sponsored by the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata was held at the District Cultural Office complex, Mokokchung, Tuesday.

Special guest of the programme, SDO (Civil) Mokokchung, Sentilong Ozukum said the art of reading has declined due to digitization and added that this trend was a threat

to the identity and culture of a society. Sharing his unsatisfactory experience with rural libraries, Ozukum said most of the libraries in the villages was not functional or remained closed. He also advised on how to encouraged people, especially students, to visit and make use of the libraries. He asked the management of such libraries to be creative so as to attract people. Resource persons - librarian Mokokchung College of Teachers Education, Moalemla Aon and librarian, Fazl Ali College Mokokchung, Dr. Lendina spoke on “Organization and Management of Librar-

ies” and “Role of Rural Libraries for Social Development in the villages”. The programme was chaired by assistant research officer and in-charge district cultural office, Imyaba Ao; special song was presented by Kimennaro Pongen and vote of thanks was delivered by UDA, Alongti. Later, regular visitor of the library at DCO Mokokchung, Melonglemla Lkr, who was also felicitated at the programme, delivered an exhortation. The programme was attended by representatives of rural libraries registered under the DCO Mokokchung where around 40 participants took part.

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NORTHEAST

Waterways to help build business with neighbouring countries: Sonowal

Assam: Oil India Limited under major ‘cyberattack’ TINSUKIA, APR 12 (AGENCIES): The Oil India Limited has come under a “major” cyberattack, compelling the oil giant to shut down its entire IT set-up across the country to contain the attack, reports East Mojo. The attack came less than a week after reports emerged that hackers targeted the Power Grid facility near Ladakh for the past few months, including March this year. The reported “cyber attacks” near Ladakh were carried out by China-based hackers if reports are to be believed. Confirming the development, OIL spokesperson Tridiv Hazarika said, “Based on the advice of the IT division, all computers have been immediately withdrawn from LAN connectivity, and internet connectivity has been disabled since yesterday. On April 11, we witnessed some malfunction in some computers located at OIL headquarters in Dibrugarh.” “The online IT team identified it as a major cyberattack, detecting malware in the affected computers,” Hazarika said. He said an advisory was issued immediately to disable connectivity of all computers to stop the spread of the attack and save the server from further damage.

Officials exchange the MoU between IWAI and Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Limited. road transport, Sarma said. “The regular movement of cargo through waterways would create job opportunities and open the international market for local products through cost-effective transport,” he said. Union Minister of Development for North Eastern Region G Kishan Reddy, in his virtual address, said waterways would be significantly helpful in realising the potential of abundant natural resources in the region. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said an attempt must be made to achieve as high a share of the waterways sector as possible in the logistics mix, comprising rail,

road, and waterways in the country. Bangladesh State Minister of Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury said there are 700 rivers in his country, and out of which 54 are along the boundary between the two countries. Chowdhury, in his virtual address, said around 8,480 kilometres of navigable waterway of the neighbouring country could be utilised for transportation and distribution of goods between Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Bhutan. Bhutan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Lyonpo Loknath Sharma, said the trade between India and the neighbouring country was increasing and invited stakeholders to work to-

AGARTALA, APR 12 (PTI): Tripura Tourism Minister Pranajit Singha Roy Tuesday said that a MoU will be inked between the state tourism department and Bangladesh tour operators to introduce conducted tours to the neighouring country during the second edition of Indo-Bangla Paryatan Utsav here. The three-day tourism event will begin on April 17 and a 75-member strong contingent from Bangladesh will be present, official said. The Bangladesh team will include MP Abidul Mukhtar Chowdhury, tour operators, hotel owners, cultural activists, intellectuals and political personalities, they said. Besides, tour operators from West Bengal and Assam will also take part in the Indo-Bangla Paryatan Utsav which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb. During 2018-19 around 1.2 lakh foreign tourists visited the state’s tourist hotspots and 80 per cent of the foreign tourists came from Bangladesh. Tourists from the state on the other hand are keen to visit Chittagong due to nostalgia of a shared past, the minister said.

Over 40 per cent in Meghalaya and Nagaland do not have Aadhaar cards

C H E N NA I , A P R 1 2 (AGENCIES): In Meghalaya and Nagaland, over 40 per cent of the population do not have Aadhaar cards, according to latest Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) data. Aadhaar penetration in these States is just 58.61 per cent and 59.29 per cent. The saturation isn’t that great in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Ladakh either, where only 79.29 per cent, 79.95 per cent and 77.79 per cent of the population have Aadhaar cards. On the contrary, four States and two union territories, including Delhi have a 100 per cent saturation. While Meghalaya’s position in this regard is the worst in the country, saturation is improving gradually. For instance, only 3.6 per cent of the State’s eligible population had an Aadhaar in 2016. The big jump happened between 2020 and 2021, when saturation percentage went up from 30.3 to 48.3. Sources close to the Meghalaya government told The Hindu that the government has initiatives underway and is aiming to get at least 70 per cent of the population registered by 2023.

Nagaland, however, had 55 per cent saturation in 2017, which has moved up approximately 4 per cent since then. The saturation continued to be 57.2 per cent for two years, from 2018 to 2020, according to UIDAI. Multiple factors have affected Meghalaya’s Aadhaar saturation. Until recently, a lot of government schemes did not mandate the people of Assam and Meghalaya to have an Aadhaar. In 2017, when the Aadhaar saturation in the State was just 14 per cent, then Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, said that he had not applied for an Aadhaar card. It is unclear if Sangma has got a card now. However, George Lyngdoh, an AITC MLA from the State whom we spoke to said that he got his card only in 2020. At the same time, Lyn-

gdoh believes that numbers may improve soon. “When Aadhaar will be linked to subsidies, people will feel the requirement. When the need arises, people will pick it up. This also says that not a lot of people are availing central government subsidies and facilities,” he adds. In 2017, there was a huge opt-out campaign in the State, where people wrote to the UIDAI authorities, expressing their unwillingness to get an Aadhaar card, based on religious grounds. In Nagaland, there have been anti-Aadhaar campaigns about how it contradicts special provisions granted to the State under Article 371A of the Constitution. It exempts the State from the applicability of the Acts of Parliament in respect of the religious or social practices of the Nagas and their customary law and procedure.

Jyotiraditya Scindia flags off first Ministry expansion soon: Mnp CM N Biren Singh BJP’s Dinganglung Gangmei elected as Made-in-India Dornier flight new HAC chairman of Manipur Assembly Correspondent

Jyotiraditya Scindia along with others at the flag off programme, Tuesday. GUWAHATI, APR 12 (AGENCIE)S: Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday launched the first indigenously-made Dornier 228 flight from Assam’s Dibrugarh to Arunachal Pradesh’s Pasighat. The first made in India aircraft, to be run by Alliance Air, has been developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The remarkable feat comes in line with the integrated efforts of the government and the Airports Authority of India to significantly enhance India’s regional connectivity with a special emphasis being given to the country’s North East region. Scindia also flagged off the Dornier Aircraft route from Pasighat to Lilabari in Assam. The aircraft will link the state’s Advanced Landing Grounds and other airports. Scindia underlined the government’s vision of

rapidly scaling the country’s domestic connectivity through the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) in coming times. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has been vigorously pursuing its objectives of launching new air routes, developing new airports and innovating the underserved and unserved airports across the country.

NE’s first FTO inaugurated

Meanwhile, Scindia along with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister of Law & Justice Kiren Rijiju jointly inaugurated the first Flying Training Organization (FTO) for North Eastern Region in Lilabari, Assam. The event was also graced by host of ministers and officials from Assam including Secretary MOCA Rajiv Bansal; chairman Airport Authority of India Sanjeev Kumar; CEO

M’laya-Assam border: Village heads from Ri Bhoi, Jirang return dejected

Village headmen and leaders in front of the secretariat in Shillong. S H I L LO N G, A P R 1 2 (AGENCIES): Unhappy with the MoU signed between Meghalaya and Assam governments to resolve the six areas of differences, headmen and leaders from various villages of Ri-Bhoi and Jirang were left disappointed after they were unable to meet the chief minister to apprise him of their concerns.

wards enhancing the link between Assam and East Bhutan, which has a vast potential in terms of the economy of scale. Highlighting the immense potential of the waterways’ ecosystem for the north-east region, Inland Waterways Authority of India Chairman Sanjay Bandopadhyaya said, “We are not only trying to connect with the neighbouring countries, but also with all the states of this region and extending to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.” Refer ring to the nu m e r o u s m i l e s t o n e s achieved in the waterways sector, the shipping ministry’s Secretary Sanjeev Ranjan said a record movement of 4.5 million metric tonnes of cargo under the Bangladesh India Protocol Route had been achieved. The two-day event was organised by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Inland Waterways Authority of India with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Indian Chamber of Commerce as the industry partners and PwC as the knowledge partner.

MoU to be inked during Indo-Bangla Paryatan Utsav

Wi t h g a t e s c l o s e d on their faces, the leaders shared that they had expected to meet the chief minister but were sent away. They were also joined by Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) who had come forward to extend their support to the people from the border areas. Speaking with mediapersons on Tuesday in front

of the Secretariat gate in Shillong, Maikhuli headmen Kleden Sangma said they are hurt with this treatment and said that come what may, they will not be a part of Assam- be it through protest or knocking at the doors of the Supreme Court. MPYC president Adrian Chyne Mylliem said that they have come out to protest against the decision taken by the government. “We can see many people in the disputed areas have cried that whatever has happened is foul play and no consultation was carried out with the village heads or community to give away those areas …it is out right and it is necessary that we take a stand against this decision,” said Mylliem.

Redbird Flying Training Academy Karan Mann and other dignitaries. Lilabari will be amongst nine FTOs to be established in five airports in India by June 2022 which includes Belagavi and Kalaburagi in Karnataka, Jalgaon in Maharashtra and Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. With the establishment of these FTOs, India will aim to become a global hub for pilot training. Speaking on the occasion, Scindia said, “I consider myself blessed to be in Assam which is renowned internationally for its history and culture. Assam is becoming the growth engine of North East.” Scindia recalled that Lilabari airport was inaugurated by former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2003-2004, and today the airport is being given due importance by opening the first FTO in Northeast.

IMPHAL, APR 12: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday said the imminent cabinet expansion could take place soon. The chief minister also hinted that only the MLAs from his party (BJP) are likely to be inducted in his ministry. N Biren Singh was sworn in as the chief minister of the state for the second consecutive term on March 21 last after the BJP secured majority by winning 32 in the 60-seat Manipur Assembly in the recently concluded elections to the state Assembly. Five MLAs – four from the BJP and one from NFP also took oaths as cabinet ministers on the same day of swearing in of the chief minister. The total number of ministers in the council of ministers must not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the state Assembly as per the constitution of India. As there can be 12 ministers including the chief minister in the state, Singh can further appoint six more ministers in his council of ministers. Responding to queries from reporters at the state Assembly complex today, the chief minister said

that there were consultations with BJP Central leaders for expansion of his ministry. The chief minister visited the state Assembly to congratulate them. The chief minister who hoped to get the nod soon said,”Once we get the nod from the Central leaders, the ministry expansion will take place.” To another query, the chief minister hinted that the remaining six ministers are likely to be appointed from the BJP MLAs. However, induction of more ministers from the NPF, the only internal alliance of the BJP-led government will dependend on the the Central leaders of the party, Singh added. It may be mentioned that even as the BJP secured absolute majority with 32 seats, one NPF MLA Awangbou Newmai was among the five cabinet ministers who took oath as cabinet ministers on the same day N Biren Singh was sworn in as the chief minister. The other four ministers were from the BJP. However, NP which has seven MLAs, JD(U) having won six seats, and two MLAs of Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) are extending support to the BJP government.

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Manipur CM N Biren Singh felicitating Dinganglung Gangmei. Earlier, the chief minister along with his cabinet colleagues visited the state Assembly to congratulate BJP MLA Dinganglung Gangmei alias Dipu Gangmei on his election as the new chairman of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) of the state legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The Hill Areas Committee (HAC) is the highest committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly that is empowered to monitor legislation and administration for the hill areas. The 20 MLAs from the hill districts of the state are the members of the committee. The election to the post of chairman held today at the committee room of the state Assembly

Regd No. 114/2022 Dated : 11-4-2022 We, the undersigned, with due authorization, on behalf of the family members of Shri. A. Samuel Jamir, son of Late S. Akang Jamir of Chungliyimsen Village, do hereby solemnly affirm and make this declaration. That it has been brought to our knowledge that Shri. A. Samuel Jamir has been taking loans from several individual(s), group(s), society(s), etc. without the knowledge of any of the family members. That we execute this affidavit to jointly and severally declare that we are not responsible nor liable to any such individual(s) or group(s) or society(s) who has given him loans prior to this declaration or after this declaration. That whosoever engages in monetary transactions with him will be doing so at their own risk. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we execute this declaration on this the 11th day of April, 2022 at Dimapur, Nagaland. Declarants: IMLIYANGER JAMIR SENTIKUMBA

Regd. No. 29/22 Date 12/04/2022 I, Shri. ARJUN SINGH KHATI, S/o Lt. Aiman Singh Khati, aged about 65 years, R/o Upper Chandmari Colony, District Kohima, in the State of Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That my wife's real and original name is PUSHPA KHATI and the same name is reflected in her other official documents. 2. That however, in my PPO Book, her name has been entered as PUSPA DEVI due to typographical error instead of her real name PUSHPA KHATI 3. That PUSHPA KHATI and PUSPA DEVI is one and the same person. 4. That this affidavit may be treated as a piece of evidence that PUSHPA KHATI and PUSPA DEVI is the same and one person. Henceforth, her original name PUSHPA KHATI shall be used in all future official purposes. 5. That the statements made in paragraphs 1 to 4 are true to my knowledge and I have not suppressed anything. And I signed this affidavit on this the 12th day of April 2022 at Kohima. DEPONENT K-745/22 ARJUN SINGH KHATI

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Civil Misc. Case No. 29/2022

NOTICE Whereas the petitioner Shri/Smti Arzina Begum, D/o Late Sahida Begum, a resident of H/No. 940, Middle Colony Purana Bazar has filed a petition, praying for declaring the petitioner as "Legal Heir and Next of Kin" of Late Sahida Begum. Notice is hereby issued inviting objection, if any to file before this Court on or before 17th April day of 2022 as to why the prayer of the petitioners shall not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of this Court this 16th day of March, 2022. DP-1653/22

was presided over by MLA Letpao Haokip. As Gangmei alone filed nomination for the post, the election presided over by MLA Letpao Haokip elected him as new chairman of the HAC unanimously. Leishiyo Keishing of NPF was the previous chairman of the HAC. Dinganglung who joined politics after voluntarily retiring as IAS officer was elected from Nungba assembly constituency of Noney district. He defeated senior Congress stalwart Gaikhangam Gangmei in the recently concluded elections to the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly. He assumed the office of the chairman of the HAC with effect from Tuesday.

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DIBRUGARH, APR 12 (PTI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said the holistic development of waterways can help build robust business relations with the neighbouring countries. Addressing the Waterways Conclave here, the shipping minister urged industries to proactively partner with the government in the sector and contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Selfreliant India). “Within a radius of 2,000 kilometres, we have several big cities with a combined population of 800 million. Waterways could provide the greatest opportunities for our young entrepreneurs,” Sonowal said on the second day of the two-day programme. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state is implementing a Rs 770-crore inland water transport project to provide safe and convenient ferry services to passengers. The Brahmaputra basin possesses “nearly 30 per cent of India’s water resource potential” and cargo movement through waterways would significantly “reduce dependence” on

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NOTICE

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NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Alemtula has been applied by Shri. Lanuwati, H/o Lt. Alemtula, R/o H/No 322, Ungma Village, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of : 1. GPF, 2. GIS, 3. Gratuity, 4. Leave Encashment, 5. Pension etc., 6. Closing of A/C Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estates/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire to appear in this Court on or before the said day of 01.04.2022. Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this the 31.03.2022. DP-1662/22

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K’ata contractor’s death: suicide note blames Min CONG HURLS ‘40 PER CENT SARKAR’ BARB, GOVT PROMISES TRANSPARENT PROBE

BENGALURU, APR 12 (PTI): The death of a contractor who levelled corruption charges against a Karnataka Minister erupted into a major political row on Tuesday with the opposition Congress calling for the resignation or dismissal of the Minister concerned while the party’s top leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai over the matter. While Bommai said the police will conduct a thorough and transparent investigation, a defiant K S Eshwarappa, who is facing the heat over the death of Santosh Patil, refused to resign from the cabinet, insisting he was not at fault and that he had even filed a defamation suit against the deceased after he had alleged the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister (RDPR) had demanded 40 per cent commission for some works. Earlier, Patil’s body was found in a room of a

K S Eshwarappa and Santosh Patil

private lodge in the coastal town of Udupi. In his purported message on social media before the death, Patil, who hails from Belagavi district, allegedly held the Minister responsible for his death. “He was found dead. It is not a case of hanging. The room has been sealed. Next step will be taken after the arrival of forensic team from Mangaluru,” Udupi superintendent of police N Vishnuvardhana told reporters. Patil’s wife Jayashri told reporters in Belagavi: “My husband is not the one who can commit suicide.

It is a murder. A man who always advised people not to commit suicide cannot take such a drastic step. What does it mean that a man who happily spoke to me last evening is no more,” she asked. On March 30, Patil, who had claimed himself to be a BJP worker, alleged he had executed a work in the RDPR department and wanted the payment but that Eshwarappa demanded 40 per cent commission in the Rs four crore work, prompting a the rival Congress to dub the ruling BJP as “40 per cent sarkar.” The Minister had not

only rubbished his charge then, but also filed a defamation suit against him. On Tuesday, Eshwarappa ruled out his resignation, as demanded by the opposition. “There is no question of resigning. We have to wait for the verdict of the court in the case I had filed against Santosh Patil. I make it very clear that I am not at fault anywhere,” Eshwarappa said and reiterated that he did not know Patil. According to him, based on Patil’s allegation, the Union Ministry for Rural Development had written to the RDPR in Karnataka and accordingly, an answer was given. “It is very clear that I am not wrong. After I filed the defamation suit, a notice was sent to him. Now I have learnt through you that he has committed suicide. Other than that, I don’t know anything else,” Eshwarappa said. Launching a scathing attack, Rahul Gandhi accused the prime minister and the Karnataka chief

minister of being complicit in the contractor’s death, saying that the victim’s pleas to them went unanswered. “ B J P ’s 4 0 % C o m mission Government in Kar nataka has claimed t h e l i f e o f t h e i r ow n Karyakarta(worker). The victim’s pleas to the PM went unanswered. The PM and CM are complicit. #BJPCorruptionFiles (sic),” Gandhi said on Twitter. State Congress leader Siddaramaiah said, “Santosh K Patil, a BJP worker himself, has clearly said that Eshwarappa is directly responsible for his death. This comes under the ingredients (of offence) under Section 300 of the IPC warranting punishment under Section 302 (murder) of the IPC.” “Eshwarappa should be arrested immediately and he should be dismissed from the cabinet forthwith. Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai should not allow him to continue as minister in his cabinet since he is facing murder charge.”

Oppn slams Kejriwal for meeting INS Vikrant case: BJP leader moves Bombay High Court IAS officers without Mann

secretary (power) in Delhi, but not Mann. Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu tweeted: “Punjab’s IAS officers summoned by @ArvindKejriwal in CM @BhagwantMann’s absence. This exposes the Defacto CM & Delhi remote control. Clear breach of federalism, insult to Punjabi pride. Both must clarify.” Former chief minister Amarinder Singh said “Kejriwal had taken over Pun-

jab much before expected”. Singh tweeted: “Worst was feared, worst happened. @ArvindKejriwal has taken over Punjab much before it was expected to happen. That @ BhagwantMann is a rubber stamp was a foregone conclusion already, now Kejriwal has proved it right by chairing Punjab officers’ meetings in Delhi.” The AAP, however, is unfazed with this criticism. Spokesperson Malwinder Singh was reported saying: “Mr Kejriwal is our national convener. We always take his guidance… if constructive steps are taken for betterment for Punjab… then the Opposition should support.” AAP swept the Punjab Assembly polls last month with 92 of the 117seat Assembly. Ruling Congress got 18, Shiromani Akali Dal three, BJP two and BSP and Independents one each.

BJP wins in UP legislative council polls, loses Varanasi

NEW DELHI, APR 12 ( AGENCIES): The Bharatiya Janata Party has trounced the Opposition in the biennial elections to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council or the Upper House, reports The Print. The party, however, has lost Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP’s Dr Sudama Patel conceded it to independent candidate Annapurna Singh, wife of strongman Brijesh Kumar Singh.

Of the 37 seats vacant in the 100-member House, 36 went for votes on Saturday. The BJP was way ahead in over 30 seats to get a majority — and is the first time in decades that it will have won both Houses in Uttar Pradesh. It has already won nine seats unopposed — a thumping endorsement of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s rising stature. The voters in these elections were MPs, MLAs, city councillors and village representatives like pradhans.

MUMBAI, APR 12 (PTI): BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Tuesday approached the Bombay High Court challenging the order of a sessions court here that denied him anticipatory bail in a case of alleged misappropriation of over Rs 57 crore funds collected to save the decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Vikrant from dismantling in 2014. Somaiya, through his counsel Niranjan Mundargi, moved the HC claiming that the sessions court’s order issued on Monday was erroneous. In his plea in the high court, Kirit Somaiya has said that the complaint was delayed and filed after nine years. He said that similar donations had also been collected by other political parties including Shiv Sena and Congress. He further said that the drive was not conducted by him in an individual capacity but at the party level.

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Dr Abhay Bang

NAGPUR, APR 12 (PTI): Renowned Gandhian and social activist Dr Abhay Bang has said the feeling of religious hatred that is getting filled in the minds of people at present will stay on for the next 70 years, with the youth getting more affected by it than elders. He was speaking on the subject ‘Sadhya Stithi aani Gandhi Vichaar’ on Sunday at a book release function at Sarvodaya Ashram and touched upon a wide range of issues, including capitalism, global warming and violence. “The feeling of religious hatred is being filled in the minds of people. The poison which is being spread now will stay on for the next 70 years. Its effect on the youth is much more than elders,” he said. He claimed fundamentalism increased in the country from 1980 and cited the rise of the BJP from a party with just two Lok Sabha seats in 1984 to its dominant position now on the back of the Babri Masjid-Ram Temple issue. He said the RSS moulds the minds of people by using educational institutions, literature, drama etc.

Cong expels ex-MLA after he called new Punjab chief ‘corrupt’ NEW DELHI, APR 12 ( AGENCIES): Former MLA Surjit Dhiman’s expulsion from the Congress Sunday for “anti-party activities” is apparently an attempt by the high command to warn dissenters, ThePrint has learnt, reports The Print. Dhiman was expelled a day after he questioned the appointment of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as the new Punjab Congress president. While All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Punjab and Chandigarh Harish Chaudhary issued the expulsion order stating that indiscipline would not be tolerated at any cost, sources in the Congress said the move was a message to any dissenters who may be thinking of speaking out against the recent appointments, especially with the party’s organisational elections scheduled to begin in June. The elections will culminate in the appointment of a new national Congress president. At present, Sonia Gandhi is heading the party as interim chief. Dhiman, considered a close aide of Warring’s predecessor Navjot Singh Sidhu, had lashed out at the former state transport minister hours after he was named the new Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Saturday. Speaking to reporters Saturday night, Dhiman had accused Warring of being a “novice” and an “opportunist”. He had also claimed that Warring faced allega-

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tions of corruption when he was president of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), the party’s youth wing. Dhiman had further alleged that Sidhu was not given a second term as PPCC chief due to “vested interests”. Dhiman’s explusion comes at a time when the Punjab Congress has seen months of infighting, especially among its top leaders, which is seen as one of the reasons for the party’s stunning defeat in the recently held assembly elections, due to which it was ousted from power in the state by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Meanwhile, Warring and the other newly-appointed office bearers of Punjab Congress met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at his residence in Delhi Monday. The new appointees are former food minister and two-time MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu, who has been named the new PPCC working president, Qadian MLA Partap Singh Bajwa, who has been appointed the Congress’ Legislative Party (CLP) leader in the Punjab assembly, and Chabbewal MLA Dr Raj Kumar, who is the new deputy CLP leader.

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Applications are invited for walk-in interview for One guest faculty in the Department of Common Pool (English) (Lecture basis) Nagaland University, School of Engineering and Technology, Dimapur for the current semester w.e.f. date of joining up to 30.06.2022. Remuneration rate (Rs 1000/- per lecture subject to a maximum of Rs 25,000/- only per month) the eligibility criteria and all other terms and condition for the engagement shall be as per UGC/University norms. The interview is scheduled on 18th of April, 2022 at 11:00 A.M in the Office Chamber of the Dean, NU-SET, D.C. court junction, Dimapur-797112. The applicants have to produce all the original documents in support of their qualification/experience on the day of interview. Sl. No Department Qualification & Specialization No of Post 01 Common Pool (English) (1) As per UGC/University norms. 01 (2) Master degree With 55% or its Equivalent in a relevant subject (3) NET/SELT/SET or Ph.D (Prior to 11.07.2009.)

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As per the high court’s website, Somaiya’s plea is likely to be heard on April 19. Special Judge R K Rokade, while rejecting Somaiya’s anticipatory bail on Monday, had said that there was prima facie proof including photographs, which showed that funds were collected for the restoration of INS Vikrant. The court had said that some pictures showed that Somaiya had collected money and pointed out a letter saying that he was going to deposit the money with the (Maharashtra) governor, but the same was not deposited with the state governor’s office. An FIR was registered at Trombay police station following a complaint by an ex-Army man claiming that a donation drive was started by Somaiya in 2013 to prevent the decommissioned warship from being dismantled and scrapped.

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File photo of Arvind Kejriwal with Bhagwant Mann.

NEW DELHI, APR 12 (AGENCIES): Opposition parties in Punjab have accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of running the state by “remote control,” reports The Print. The Aam Admi Party chief reportedly held a meeting with Punjab officials in the absence of his party colleague and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Kejriwal met top officers of the Punjab State Power Corporation with the chief secretary and

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(i) Application and resume with the following documents with mobile number may be submitted to the Project Director, Nagaland State AIDS Control Society, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima-797001 via mail @ nagalandsacs@gmail.com. Last date for received of application will be 22nd April 2022 till 16 hrs: a) One recent passport photo. b) Admit card and marksheet of HSLC. c) Admit card and marksheet of all semesters for bachelor degree or equivalent. d) Marksheet/Passed Certificate of post graduate/master degree (if applicable). e) Experience certificate. (ii) All relevant academic qualification and experience certificates in original shall be produced at the time of interview. (iii) The Society reserves the right to reject any application or cancel any position advertised without assigning any reason. (iv) Incomplete in any form will be summarily rejected at any stage. Candidates who fulfill the criteria will be intimated in the mobile number provided while submitting the application. SD/DR. K VIKATO KINIMI Project Director DC-308/22

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Expression of Interest for the Production of PSAs

The Department of Information & Public Relations, Nagaland, and the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (NBOCWWB) propose to produce: (i) A 90-second clip highlighting the NBOCWWB’s welfare benefits & schemes. (ii) A below 10 minutes clip centrally focused or strictly related to trends, status and conditions of buildings and other construction workers. Either one of the documentaries may be in English and the other in Nagamese. The documentaries will be telecast across the State through various media. Expression of Interest (EOI) in this regard is hereby invited from interested agencies and production houses that have experience in the production of public interest documentaries. Details of the Terms and Conditions may be collected from the Directorate of Information & Public Relations, IPR Citadel, New Capital Complex, Kohima, Nagaland within 7 days from the date of publication of this notice during office hours at contact No. 9485210300/7005525145 The last date for submission of EoIs is 29th April 2022. Sd/Er. Z. TOKISHE SEMA Director Information & Public Relations Nagaland, Kohima. Issued by DIPR DC-307/22

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VOL. XXXII NO. 127 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022

AAP the ladder

re-poll surveys proved correct after results of five states that went to the polls in February were declared on March 10. The BJP romped home in UP, Manipur and held on to Goa and Uttarakhand. The AAP, as also predictably wrested Punjab from a faction-ridden Congress. Though the BJP retained all four states, what has made a tremendous impact on the non-BJP opposition parties is the spectacular victory of the Aam Admi Party (AAP) which won 92 of 117 seats in Punjab. The only time a single party has won about these many seats in Punjab since 1977 – the first year when the state elections were held on 117 seats – was in 1992, when Congress won 87. The AAP now joins the ranks of the Congress as being the only nonBJP and non-NDA party to rule in two states- Delhi and Punjab. Having savoured a magnificent victory and with two states under its belt, the AAP has positioned itself as the main contender to the BJP at state and national level. AAP is going all-out to give the BJP a run for its money in Gujarat as well as Himachal Pradesh, where elections are scheduled in December this year. Since decades, the BJP and Congress have been the dominating political forces in Gujarat, but according to political observers, like in Delhi, the AAP now has a good chance to take on the BJP in Modi and Shah’s own home state. The success of the AAP in sweeping yet another state has led to a growing number of opposition parties believe that the AAP is the possible ‘national and natural replacement for the Congress’. The AAP has not come this far since its maiden electoral fray in 2013 when it won the second largest vote and had to form an opportunistic post-poll alliance with Congress, the very party it targeted under it anti-corruption barrage against the Shiela Dikshit government. The AAP government fell and in 2015 it returned with a bang winning 60 out of 70 seats while the Congress, wracked by infighting, had to suffer an inglorious exit. In 2017, Modi recognised the threat that AAP’s ideology posed not only to his government but to the Hindu rashtra project, and tried his level best to destroy it, but failed. However, at times politics also bring foes together when AAP kept mum over the organised pogrom in north-east Delhi in January 2020 by right wing activists. This was a tactical coexistence between BJP with AAP in Delhi rather than the other way around. As the AAP’s political stock rises, the BJP has become nervous in Delhi where it has postponed civic polls in Delhi. The AAP is now aiming to push the ineffective and comatose Congress off its position as the main challenger to BJP. The AAP is snapping at Congress’s heels in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and beyond but the Congress continues to be focussed on the Gandhis. The AAP has also rebuffed the overtures of the TMC to come together to form an all-party alliance of non-BJP parties. Indeed, the AAP is not willing to play second fiddle either to the Congress, which it seeks to elbow out or the TMC which is ruling in only one state and seen more of a West Bengal party.

DailyDevotion Complete and Effective Dominion

Death no longer has dominion over Him.…the life that He lives, He lives to God. Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God… —Romans 6:9-11

Co-Eternal Life. Eternal life is the life which Jesus Christ exhibited on the human level. And it is this same life, not simply a copy of it, which is made evident in our mortal flesh when we are born again. Eternal life is not a gift from God; eternal life is the gift of God. The energy and the power which was so very evident in Jesus will be exhibited in us by an act of the absolute sovereign grace of God, once we have made that complete and effective decision about sin. “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” (Acts 1:8)— not power as a gift from the Holy Spirit; the power is the Holy Spirit, not something that He gives us. The life that was in Jesus becomes ours because of His Cross, once we make the decision to be identified with Him. If it is difficult to get right with God, it is because we refuse to make this moral decision about sin. But once we do decide, the full life of God comes in immediately. Jesus came to give us an endless supply of life— “… that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:19). Eternal life has nothing to do with time. It is the life which Jesus lived when He was down here, and the only Source of life is the Lord Jesus Christ. Even the weakest saint can experience the power of the deity of the Son of God, when he is willing to “let go.” But any effort to “hang on” to the least bit of our own power will only diminish the life of Jesus in us. We have to keep letting go, and slowly, but surely, the great full life of God will invade us, penetrating every part. Then Jesus will have complete and effective dominion in us, and people will take notice that we have been with Him.

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God loves each of us as if there were only one of us. ~ Saint Augustine

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022

The future of Left politics in India

he Communist Party of India (Marxist) had re-elected Sitaram Yechury as the party’s General Secretary for an unprecedented third successive term during its recently held 23rd Party Congress at Kannur, Kerala. The Kannur Congress of the CPI (M) came at the time when its most powerful fraternal ideological partner i.e. Communist Party of China (CPC) is preparing to hold its 20th Party Congress towards the end of this year where its paramount leader Xi Jinping too will be seeking during the Congress an unprecedented third term to remain at the top of the CPC’s power echelon, which would mean breaking the CPC’s tradition of two-terms limit for the party officials and leaders. While the CPC will hold its 20th Party Congress at the time the party keeps on consolidating its grip on power over China and the party and its ideology remain the only political force in the country, the CPI (M)’s Kannur Congress happened as India continues to witness a terminal decline of the Left-wing politics and its influence in the country. The Kannur Congress was thus more of a show of

strength by the party leaders and remnant of its followers to prove to the country that the Left party and the Left politics are still a force to reckon with, and that the Left still has lots to offer to the country. A significant political resolution adopted during the Congress, as part of its strategy to revive the party, include a call for “no alliance with the Indian National Congress (INC) at the national level”. This call for maintaining distance from the INC in the national politics is perhaps a course correction exercise from some of the historical electoral blunders committed by the party, which appears to be too little too late at this stage. It was indeed the mishandling of its relation with the INC in the recent past that had contributed significantly to its decline. It was in 1996 after the fall of the first BJP government at the center led by Atal Behari Vajpayee, which lasted for only 13 days, the Left was given a historic opportunity to form a government under the banner of the United Front which included the INC. The Left then under the veteran communist stal-

warts however decided to choose ideological commitment over political power in New Delhi, and refused the offer of power by the INC. Tragically in 2004, when the CPI (M) and its Left conglomerate secured the highest number of seats in Lok Sabha in the history of independent India, the new generation party leaders scripted the party’s decline by compromising its ideology by extending support to the INC-led UPA government just to keep BJP out of power, thereby failing the test of maintaining equidistance from both BJP and INC. The 2004 UPA-Left misadventure, the alliance which too did not last full five years term, marked the beginning of the end of the influence of left-wing politics in the country. The party, which has a proud history of providing the first political alternative to the nation during the heydays of INC, is today reduces itself to an insignificant political party. The Left-wing political phenomenon occupied a unique place in the history of post-Independent India and India’s electoral politics as its polity represents the conscience of the na-

tion without hitherto being part of any government at the center nor by constituting itself as a major opposition party. It was the Left during the last decades of pre-independent India and early decades of postindependent India that gave a unique political vision to India to look at politics beyond INC. This unique role of the Left in Indian politics eventually lost its significance, and the Left today has come to this point of decline because of the inability on the part of its new generation leaders to maintain equidistance from both the INC and BJP. The party never recovered from the historic blunder of 2004 where it had extended support to its ideologically opposite party INC just to keep the BJP out of power which was a tragic departure from its core ideology, and eventually losing the trust of its followers and the nation. Nearly two decades after the infamous INCLeft alliance, the Left is completely decimated from their traditional stronghold states of West Bengal and Tripura, leaving Kerala as the last political ground for the Left. If the past Left-INC alliance’s experiment had any lesson

Epitaph for Jesus?

pitaphs are a power REDEEMED: Reful thing, a window demption is the promise into how we lived our of God to deliver us from lives. Khushwant Singh, one the power and presence of of the best-known Indian sin, to be forgiven, holy, writers of all time who died justified, free, adopted, and at the age of 99, wrote his reconciled. “In Him we own epitaph some years have redemption through before his death - “Here lies His blood, the forgiveness one who spared neither man of sins, in accordance with nor God; Waste not your the riches of God’s grace.” tears on him ... Thank the (Eph. 1:7) Lord, he is dead...” Emily  RANSOMED: Dickinson, an American Christians are “bought with poet who dropped out of a price.” (1 Corinthians 6:20; seminary after 10 months 7:23) Jesus’ sacrifice is the but famously introduced the means by which God delivworld to a new kind of writers or saves humankind from ing and poetry, is also known sin and death. The Bible to have written her epitaph refers to the shed blood of - “Called Back”! The above Jesus as a ransom price. (1 two epitaphs speak volumes Peter 1:18-19) Jesus came by themselves. “to give His life a ransom If ever there was one for many.” needed for Jesus, “The  RECONCILED Cross” may have been an TO RECONCILE: Our appropriate epitaph, which reconciliation with God shows His eternal Love. Or comes with a responsibility. “The Empty Tomb,” which As the Apostle Paul declares signifies the eternal Power in Rom. 5:10, “For if when of God. Jesus knew who He we were enemies, we were was and will be, and hence reconciled to God through never needed to write one, the death of His Son, much nor did anyone else have to more having been recondo so. His powerful words ciled, we shall be saved by were sufficient to prove His His life.” “All this is from deity: “I am the resurrection God, who reconciled us and the life. The one who to Himself through Christ believes in me will live, even and gave us the ministry of though they die.” John 11:25 reconciliation.” (2 Cor. 5:18) is the attested statement of  RIGHT RELAthe God who was, is and TIONSHIP: Resurrection will be, the Alpha and the gives us a relationship that Omega. will never be broken, never The Cross and The be abandoned, never be Empty Tomb, or Christ’s forgotten and will be fordeath and resurrection, tell ever. A broken relationship, us all we need to know about restored. “I in them and You the Great Reconciliation in Me - that they may be Plan God planned for us. perfectly united, so that the We need reconciliation with world may know that You God because our relation- sent Me and have loved them ship with Him was broken. just as You have loved Me.” Our ransom was paid for, (John 17:21-23) With this hope renewed and redemp- comes another responsibility tion assured. of loving others as Christ The risen Saviour ap- loved us. “In your relationpeared to the two walk- ships with one another, have ing towards Emmaus. He the same mindset as Christ walked with them, talked Jesus.” (Philippians. 2:5) to them, ate with them, and  REASON FOR explained the Scriptures to HOPE: God’s Word is our them, opening their eyes hope because God rose from and proving to them that: the dead and he is alive. ‘I am not a ghost, because Jesus could not have said it ghosts don’t have bodies, more clearly when He said, as you see that I do.’ Luke “Because I live, you will live 24:13-53 is evidence that also” (Jn 14:19). “Praise be God has not forsaken any to the God and Father of of us. The risen Christ meets our Lord Jesus Christ! In his us along the often confused, great mercy he has given us chaotic, fearful paths of life. new birth into a living hope His resurrection gives us through the resurrection of hope, promises, privileges, Jesus Christ from the dead.” blessings, victories and re- (1 Peter 1:3, NIV) “If only sponsibilities. for this life we have hope in Here are some effects Christ, we are of all people of Christ’s death and resur- most to be pitied.” (1 Cor. rection – 15:19) Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in

 RESURRECTION POWER: Peter the betrayer could stand up to the powerful Sanhedrin council (composed of 70 religious leaders, plus the presiding high priest). The amazing miracle of the healing of the crippled man (Acts 3:1-10) provided Peter and John the occasion to witness to them boldly. “And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.” (Acts 4:33)  RESURRECTION GUARANTEED: “The Resurrection of Jesus and His assuring promises guarantees our resurrection. George Herbert rightly says, “Death used to be an executioner, but the resurrection of Christ makes him nothing but a gardener. When he tries to bury you, he’s really planting you, and you’re going to come up better than before.” Along with the Apostle Paul, we too can say, “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” We have hope for this life and life after. (1 Cor. 15:19-23) “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) This was the message preached by Peter at Pentecost which brought 3,000 souls into the Kingdom! “He has risen” - three powerful words that would have been a good epitaph on Jesus’ tomb and because of which the power of sin and death have been broken. Easter is the earthshaking, spellbinding answer for all our fears, doubts, discouragements and disbeliefs. Come to Jesus as you are this season to receive forgiveness of sin and the eternal life He offers. Say this simple prayer and begin a new chapter in your life: “Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior.” Dr. Jose Managing Editor Forerunner magazine, Bangalore josetnithi@gmail.com

for the Left, then it is that the Left lending temporary and issue-based support for the INC did not make the Left stronger electorally nor does it prevent the inevitable rise of the BJP in India’s electoral politics. Any hope of revival of the Left party in India lies not only in its ability to fight against the saffron forces, ideologically and electorally but also in staying away from the politics of its historical and ideological rival – the INC. If there is one reason why the Left politics, despite its decline in electoral politics, is still needed in India today, it is because the Left can still represent the conscience of the nation at this time when the politics of the country is torn apart by a bi-polar political force of BJP and INC. If the Left can no longer represent the mandate of the people it can still represent the conscience of the people and nation. Left can still represent a unique political narrative, independent from the ruling dispensation and major opposition forces. It is also under the Left platform that the secular credentials of India can be defended and promoted in the country. Of course,

Secularism, which is one of the founding principles of India, can mean two things: hostility by the government towards religion and neutrality on the part of the government towards all religions. The people of the country definitely will want the Left forces to promote the latter, and take the lead in defending the right of all the citizens of the country to practice a religion of their choice without fear and coercion. The Left politics in India’s electoral politics may have already lost its relevance today, but it will continue to occupy a prominent place in Indian political discourse. When India’s two principal national political parties, BJP and INC, never look at politics beyond winning an election, and are permanently engaged in a relentless and dirty pursuit of power, the Left can provide a platform for its citizens to debate and discuss secularism, pluralism and diversity towards securing India and the need for giving good governance to the people of the country which is the real meaning of politics in a democracy. Dr. Nsungbemo Ezung GHS Colony Wokha Town

Russian invasion reveals what’s wrong-and right-with the U.N.

krainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had strong words for the United Nations on April 7. Speaking via remote video conference to the Security Council a day after he visited the scene of Russian atrocities in Bucha, near Kyiv, Mr. Zelensky depicted Moscow’s war against his country as a failure of the entire U.N. system. “It is obvious that the key institution of the world designed to combat aggression and ensure peace cannot work effectively,” he said. And Mr. Zelensky certainly had a point: Through resolutions that have the character of international law, the Security Council is supposed to be able to deter and punish clear-cut violations of the U.N. charter, such as the invasion of Ukraine that began Feb. 24. This has proved impossible, however, since the invader — Russia — is one of five nations empowered with a Security Council veto. Catch-22. Does this evident failure support Mr. Zelensky’s broader indictment of the U.N. system? Yes and no. Plainly, obstruction by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s representatives on the Security Council has prevented globally enforceable economic sanctions against Moscow, like those imposed on Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and on Iran for unlawful nuclear weapons development in 2006. It is even less conceivable that the council would authorize the use of force to stop Russia, as it did in response to North Korean aggression against South Korea in 1950, or Iraqi aggression against Kuwait in 1990. This is not a new problem, however; as the North Korea and Iraq exceptions prove, the historical rule is that greatpower rivalry prevents Security Council consensus. Other features of the U.N. system nevertheless retain some useful-

ness, as the current crisis has shown. The first is the charter itself, which, even if not strictly enforced due to the Russian veto, provided Ukraine with an irrefutable legal standard of aggression around which to rally domestic and international support. That norm became the basis of a General Assembly resolution, supported by 141 nations, deploring the Russian attack, defining it, albeit nonbindingly, as illegal aggression, and demanding its cessation. The United Nations has an internationally selected permanent staff, whose titular head — Secretary General António Guterres — has added his voice and prestige to condemnations of Russia’s conduct. The United Nations, in short, provided a forum, of acknowledged international legitimacy, through which the foes of Moscow’s aggression could apply political pressure to it and, indeed, to all nations, which had to state their positions for the record, contemporary and historical. Crucially, this was a forum that the Russians could influence but not control, as they do their own state-dominated legislatures and media. The truth can at least be stated in Turtle Bay, as Mr. Zelensky himself did. Obviously, the United Nations did not, by itself, keep the peace in Ukraine, any more than it did in dozens of other cases over the past 77 years. It needs reform, and the U.S.-backed proposal to suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council, which passed the General Assembly on Thursday, was a step in that direction. For all its defects, though, the United Nations still offers potential advantages to the cause of peace and security — in Ukraine and elsewhere. (As published in The Washington Post)

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Swimming pools in Dimapur Sir,

Waterlogging, which is caused due to poor drainage systems and littering has been exacerbating its effect on transportation systems in Dimapur. The public is also at fault because they throw the garbage wherever they feel like and anyone who passes by the heart of the city would see garbage accumulated along the roadside. One major concern is also construction wastes which should be addressed because every year, the garbage flows to the drains and chokes them during rains and causes waterlogging. The sale of polythene bags should be completely banned in Dimapur while the roads which get waterlogged every season should be identified and water pumps should be installed to clear the water. If the water in the potholes remain, they become a breeding ground for mosquitoes which puts the public heath at risk. Modern drainage systems should also be put in place along with dry wells on the roads (at the distance) which could be used for storing water. We cannot blame the municipal councils every time, because issues such as this requires collective effort. It is also the duty of residents to keep drains in and around their houses clean. We should not throw garbage into the drains which is the main cause blocked drains, leading to waterlogging. Aren Aier, Midland, Dimapur any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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In 2019, the government passed a citizenship law that critics said undermined India’s secular constitution by excluding Muslim migrants from neighbouring countries. The law was meant to grant Indian nationality to Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains, Parsis and Sikhs who fled Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan before 2015. In the same year, soon after his 2019 re-election win, Modi’s government revoked the special status of Kashmir in a bid to fully integrate the Muslim-majority region with the rest of the country. To keep a lid on protests, the administration detained many Kashmir political leaders and sent many more paramilitary police and soldiers to the Himalayan region also claimed by Pakistan. M o d i ’s B h a r a t i ya Janata Party (BJP) recently banned wearing the hijab in classrooms in Karnataka state. Hardline Hindu groups later demanded such restrictions in more Indian states.

D E O G H A R (JHARKHAND)/NEW DELHI, APR 12 (PTI): Ten of the 15 tourists who remained trapped mid-air in cable cars connecting the Trikut Hills in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district for about 40 hours were rescued by Indian Air Force choppers that resumed rescue operations early on Tuesday morning, officials said. Some 50 people have been rescued so far from cable cars which were left dangling mid-air after a malfunction of the ropeway which saw trolley cars colliding on Sunday 4 pm. Two persons have died so far including one on Monday who fell to his death during a botched helicopter rescue attempt, while 12 persons who were injured are being treated in hospitals. Rescue operations are on by the combined teams of Indian Air Force, Army, ITBP, NDRF and district administration. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced a high-

Telangana farmers dump paddy TMC not to shield anyone in in front of BJP MP’s house Hanskhali ‘gang rape’: Mohua

Explosion near Nitish’s speech venue, none injured

for the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, were also present at the White House during the interaction along with their US counterparts Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

US monitoring rise in ‘rights abuses’ in India, says Antony Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States was monitoring what he described as a rise in human rights abuses in India by some officials, in a rare direct rebuke by Washington of the Asian

A group of farmers in Nizamabad district dumped paddy in front of BJP MPDharmapuri Arvind’s residence.

The farmers, including women, demanded that the Centre should procure entire paddy grown in Telangana during the ongoing Rabi season. One of the farmers alleged that the BJP government at the Centre is discriminating towards Telangana. The farmers demanded that the BJP MP fulfill his assurance given to them that the Centre will procure paddy. This is the first such protest by farmers in Telangana since ruling Telan-

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Mohua Moitra KO L K AT A , A P R 1 2 (PTI): Condemning the alleged gang rape of a girl who later died in West Bengal’s Nadia district, Trinamool Congress MP Mohua Moitra on Tuesday said even consensual sex with a minor is considered rape as per law and the ruling party will not shield anyone. The statement of Moitra, who visited the girl’s family at Hanskhali, came a day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the minor and one of the arrested accused, the son of a local Trinamool Congress leader, were in love and wondered whether she was pregnant. “The case has been registered under POCSO

Act. We know that even consensual sexual relationship with a minor is a crime as per law. This is a criminal act and there is no question of shielding anyone. It is unfair to blame the party, as the accused has been arrested,” she said. The girl died after she was allegedly gang-raped at a birthday party in the residence of the local TMC leader on April 5. She was bleeding profusely when she returned home and died later that night, according to her parents who lodged a police complaint on April 10. “Whatever has happened is a condemnable incident. The police are investigating the matter, and already a few arrests have been made. The identity of those arrested is that they are accused. Their political identity does not matter,” the Krishnanagar MP said.

BIHAR SHARIF, APR 12 (PTI): A loud explosion took place on Tuesday merely a few metres away from where Bihar Chief Minister was addressing a gathering in his home district of Nalanda. No casualties were reported so far, as police suspected it was a firecracker. Nalanda Superintendent of Police Ashok Mishra said that the incident took place in a high school in Silao, around 20 km from the district headquarters here. The suspected carrier of the explosive, identified as Shubham Kumar, was arrested from the spot. “Prima facie, it seems to be a firecracker but further details regarding the exact nature of the explosive and the motive of the suspected carrier are being investigated,” he said.

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level probe into the mishap and said the administration was keeping a close vigil on rescue operation.

Carry out safety audit of all ropeway projects: MHA

In the wake of the Deoghar ropeway accident, the Centre on Tuesday asked all states to carry out a safety audit of each ropeway project and put in place standard operating procedures to deal with such emergencies. In a communication

to all states and Union territories, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also said that for each ropeway project, a maintenance manual and programme must be in place so that the safety standards conform to good industry practices and such incidents do not recur. The entity operating the ropeways must maintain a record of all the activities undertaken as part of the maintenance programme, he said in the communication.

PNB loan fraud: Nirav Modi’s aide Shankar brought to India

NEW DELHI, APRIL 12 (IANS): In a significant development, Subhash Shankar, a close aide of absconding diamantaire Nirav Modi has been deported to Mumbai from Egypt by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the loan fraud case of Punjab National Bank (PNB) involving Mehul Choksi and others. Shankar was DGM Finance in Nirav Modi’s company. Red corner notice had been issued against him. The federal probe agency was working to bring him

back to India for a long time in connection with the loan fraud case of PNB. “He has been placed under arrest. We will produce him before a Mumbai court and will seek his custodial remand. He will be then further interrogated,” said a CBI official. Shankar is facing charges of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust by a public servant or by banker merchant or agent, cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property and prevention of Corruption Act.

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gana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) launched an agitation over the issue. This came a day after Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, his entire state Cabinet, TRS MPs, state legislators and other party leaders staged a protest in Delhi, demanding the Centre to procure paddy from Telangana as was done from other states. The chief minister has set a 24-hour deadline for the Narendra Modi government to take a decision over the state’s demand. The State Cabinet is scheduled to meet in Hyderabad later in the day. It is likely to chalk out a future course of action. For the last two weeks, the TRS has been staging protests across Telangana to press its demand. The BJP also staged a counter-protest in Hyderabad on Monday, blaming the TRS government for the current situation. It demanded that the chief minister either procure paddy from farmers or quit his post.

An IAF helicopter being used for rescue and relief operations at Trikut Ropeway, in Jharkhand, Tuesday. (PTI)

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HYDERABAD, APRIL 12 (IANS): Some farmers in Telangana’s Nizamabad district on Tuesday dumped paddy in front of BJP MP Dharampuri Arvind’s residence to protest against the Centre’s refusal to procure paddy from Telangana. A group of farmers dumped a tractor load of paddy in front of Nizamabad MP at Armoor. They were carrying placards and raising slogans against the Central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

nation’s rights record, reports Reuters. “We regularly engage with our Indian partners on these shared values (of human rights) and to that end, we are monitoring some recent concerning developments in India including a rise in human rights abuses by some government, police and prison officials,” Blinken said on Monday in a joint press briefing with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. Blinken did not elaborate. Singh and Jaishankar,

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NEW DELHI, APRIL 12 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden discussed Ukraine during the virtual meet on Monday. The two leaders had an extensive exchange of views on several regional and global issues, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, global economic recovery, climate action, recent developments in South Asia and the IndoPacific region, and the situation in Ukraine, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. The ministry said they also took stock of the significant progress made in bilateral relations in recent years. Both leaders have agreed that further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership which would be of tremendous benefit to the two countries, and would also contribute to global peace, prosperity and stability. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, who are in Washington

who spoke after Blinken at the briefing, did not comment on the human rights issue. Blinken’s remarks came days after U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar questioned the alleged reluctance of the U.S. government to criticize Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on human rights. “What does Modi need to do to India’s Muslim population before we will stop considering them a partner in peace?” Omar, who belongs to President Joe Biden’s Democratic Party, said last week. Modi’s critics say his Hindu nationalist ruling party has fostered religious polarization since coming to power in 2014. Since Modi came to power, right-wing Hindu groups have launched attacks on minorities claiming they are trying to prevent religious conversions. Several Indian states have passed or are considering anti-conversion laws that challenge the constitutionally protected right to freedom of belief.

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(From p-1) He commented that the State government was committed to working together with all stakeholders to promote inclusive, peaceful and sustainable development for a better and brighter future with the slogans “Development for all” and “Leaving no one behind”. With proactive participation from all departments, Imnatiba hoped that the workshop would lead to a deeper understanding of the State’s SDG performance and the importance of quality data for monitoring progress. He said this would act as a step to streamline the efforts toward implementing the SDGs. In his address, UNDP North East India regional head John Borgoyary said the UN agency was closely partnering with the Government of Nagaland and would soon initiate a CSR initiative, which would be a part of the SDGCC. The aim would be to tap resources from the private sector and other development partners, and particularly target those areas under SDGs, he added. He informed the participants that UNDP was partnering with the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare on universalisation of immunization. Highlighting the Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN), a Admission Open in National Institute of Open Schooling for class 10th and 12th

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the finance minister called for full and personal engagement by all ministries to ensure the achievement of the future year target under the NMP. It was emphasised that this is critical for delivering on the vision for infrastructure and for achieving the socioeconomic growth objectives of the country, he said. In August 2021, Sitharaman announced the Rs 6 lakh crore-NMP over four years to unlock value in infrastructure assets across sectors. Niti Aayog in consultation with infrastructure line ministries has prepared the report on the NMP. Secretaries of road transport and highways; railways; petroleum and natural gas; mines, coal; sports; food and public distribution were present in the review meeting.

(From p-1) of selected subprojects and building capacity of state level agencies in project implementation, resource mobilization and anchoring reforms”, said Konishi. Nagaland’s towns and cities face the long-term challenges of climate change, lack of basic amenities, poor connectivity. Major transport routes around urban areas are severely affected by landslides during the monsoon season. Urban roads are in poor condition without proper stormwater drainage. Most cities face acute water shortage and except Dimapur have inadequate sewerage or septage management system. All these issues constrain economic development of the state.

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NEW DELHI, APR 12 (PTI): The government completed transactions worth Rs 96,000 crore under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) in 2021-22, surpassing the ambitious programme’s first-year target of Rs 88,000 crore, a top official said on Tuesday. According to the official, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a meeting with chief executive officer (CEO) Niti Aayog, finance secretary and secretaries of different ministries today reviewed the progress of NMP implementation. Road, power, coal and mining assets helped in surpassing the first-year target, the official said, adding that the long term investment impact of the transactions completed in the last fiscal is

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(From p-1) then siphoned off and misappropriated by the accused, resulting in wrongful gain to themselves through misrepresentation and forgery, thereby defrauding the bank and causing breach of trust and cheating the victims. Further, police urged public and bank customers to report similar instances, if any, to phone number 6009308037 or E-mail to statecrimeps-ngl@gov.in

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(From p-1) Referring to per media reports that NSF had resolved to urge the State government to maintain status quo on the issue, they said the government should decide whether to listen to a student body or the Prime Minister’s announcement. According to the NIDA leaders, their demand for increasing superannuation of doctors was based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement at Saharanpur in UP on May 2016 that the retirement age of all government doctors in the country would be raised to 65 due to acute shortage of doctors and to retain experienced doctors for a longer period. Taking a cue from the Prime Minister’s announcement, they claimed almost all States in the country, including neighbouring North-eastern States with similar financial constraints, had increased the superannuation age of doctors.

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ready has enough food stock for the people in the country but “our farmers seem to have made arrangements to feed the world”. However, we have to work according to the laws of the world, so I don’t know when WTO will give permission and we can supply food to the world, PM Modi added. “The development of Gujarat is necessary for the development of India,” said PM Narendra Modi after inaugurating the hostel and education complex of “Shri Annapurnadham Trust” at Adalaj. Further speaking on the Annapurnadham Trust, Narendra Modi said, “In the

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field of education, nutrition and health, Gujarat has always contributed to society. The Patidar community has also been part of it.” “Bhumipujan (groundbreaking ceremony)” of the “Hiramani Arogya Dham” will also take place. While speaking about the Arogya Dham, the PM said, “The Central Government’s free dialysis facility in government hospitals will boost the purpose of Arogya Dham. A large number of people will be able to get dialysis treatment at the same time in the Arogya Dham. There will be 24 hours blood supply. This Arogya Dham will serve mankind.” PM Narendra Modi added, “Idol of Mother Annapurna Mata was stolen from Kashi decades ago and transported abroad. We brought back the idol of Mother Annapurna from Canada to Kashi a few months back. Dozens of such cultural symbols have been brought back from abroad in the last seveneight years.”

NESO has, therefore, urged the union home minister to withdraw “such an unfavourable policy” and instead should focus on how to further uplift the indigenous languages of the North East region. N E S O a dvo c a t e d that indigenous languages should be made compulsory in their native states till Class X and Hindi should remain as an optional or elective subject. In the light of the above, NESO urged the home ministry and the parliamentary official language committee to revoke the previous decision and instead take due consideration of its proposals and suggestions. NESO is a conglomeration of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), the All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU), the Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF), the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU), the Garo Students’ Union (GSU), the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) and the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU).

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(From p-1) Later, Rio also called on union minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Modi government has indicated its firm commitment to bring solution to the decades old Naga political issue and does not want to drag on the issue any further. A legislator also said the UDA core committee, acting as facilitators, was seriously pursuing the issue to help bring early solution. Former Interlocutor for Naga talks and then Nagaland governor, RN Ravi had said that all official negotiations concluded on October 31, 2019. NSCN (I-M) however maintained that October 31, 2019 was actually “a day of ultimatum served on the NSCN to sign the agreement under the Indian constitution without the Naga flag and the yehzabo (constitution).”

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GANDHINAGAR, APR 12 (ANI): Stating that he has discussed the issue of the global food shortage with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India is ready to supply food stock to the world. PM Modi said that India can supply food stock if the World Trade Organisation (WTO) comes on board. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the hostel and education complex at “Shree Annapurna Dham” via video conferencing. “Food stock in different parts of the world is dwindling due to the war (in Ukraine). The world is facing a new problem now, with the food stock of the world getting empty. I was talking to the US President, and he also raised this issue. I suggested that if WTO gives permission, India is ready to supply food stock to the world from tomorrow,” PM Narendra Modi said. He said that India al-

(From p-1) out that Hindi language accounts for approximately 40-43 percent of native speakers in India. H o w e v e r, N E S O stated that imposition of Hindi as a compulsory subject in the NER will be detrimental not only for the propagation and dissemination of the indigenous languages but also to students who will be compelled to add another compulsory subject to their already vast syllabus. “NESO is vehemently against this policy and will continue to oppose as it had done in the past,” the organisation said. NESO, a conglomeration of eight student bodies representing the seven states of the North Eastern Region (NER), stated that such a move will not usher in unity but will be a tool to create apprehensions and disharmony. Also, NESO said that a move to make one of the MIL subjects as compulsory was more or less like belittling the indigenous language spoken and written by a particular community.

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Putin ‘brings nuclear football’; warns the West

Vladimir Putin was pictured alongside his henchman Putin took his ‘nuclear football’ to the funeral in a Moscow carrying a black briefcase. cathedral last week, raising fears of a potential attack.

sia in an effort to force it to withdraw its forces. Russia’s economy is on track to contract by more than 10 per cent in 2022, the biggest fall in gross domestic product since the years following the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union, former finance minister Alexei Kudrin said on Tuesday. Putin toured the space port in Russia’s far east with Lukashenko. ‘Why on earth are we getting so worried about these sanctions?’ Lukashenko said, according to Russian state television. Lukashenko, who has a track record of sometimes saying things that appear to jar with his closest ally’s stated positions on a range of issues, has insisted that Belarus must be involved in

negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine and has said that Belarus had been unfairly labelled ‘an accomplice of the aggressor’.

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said his invasion of Ukraine will achieve what he called its “noble” aims. Speaking alongside Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko, Putin claimed that a clash with Ukraine had become “inevitable”. According to BBC, Putin said he had been left with no choice but to launch the invasion in a bid to protect the Russian speaking Donbas region. The UN says 10 million people have fled their homes since the invasion

Multiple people shot in New York City subway LO N D O N, A P R 1 2 (AGENCIES): At least 13 people have been injured, including five from gunfire. in an incident during morning rush hour at a New York subway station. According to police, shots were fired at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park around 0830 local time (1330 GMT) on Tuesday, BBC reported. Photos from the scene show bloodied passengers lying on the station floor. Undetonated explosive devices were also found on the scene. The suspected gunman is on the loose. Described as a man in

Emergency personnel work near the scene of a shooting at a subway station. (Reuters)

an orange construction vest and possibly wearing a gas mask, he is believed to have fled the scene. No motive for his actions has yet been identified.

A spokesman for Mayor Eric Adams called on New Yorkers “to stay away from this area for their safety and so that first responders can help those in need and

investigate”. At least four train lines are also said to be delayed in both directions. L aw e n f o r c e m e n t sources say the suspect opened fire from the platform and threw a smoke bomb inside an R line train that had just pulled into the station. New York’s fire department told the BBC it originally received a call about smoke inside the station. But officials arrived to find several people shot and injured. Police have said there are no active explosive devices inside the station at this time.

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come back to Pakistan and go to jail, before being able to get any relief from the courts. “Mian Nawaz Sharif will come back to Pakistan soon. He will have to go to jail upon his arrival in the country because he is convicted on the cases. So, he will have to go to jail first,” Abbasi said. “This will have to hap-

pen. Because, in order to get any relief from the court and his convictions, he needs to be in Pakistan. So, as the law stands, Nawaz Sharif will have to go to jail and then try to get relief from the Pakistani courts,” he added. Abbasi also stated that one of the main focuses of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be to hold accountable the head of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) over using the institution for politically motivated and targeted actions taken on orders of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. “The NAB needs to be shut down and its officials need to be held accountable for framing fake cases against political figures,

US professor refers to India as a s***hole; singles out Brahmins PHILADELPHIA, APR 12 (IANS): University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax made more inflammatory comments on a national conservative talk show Friday, slamming immigrants who are critical of the US, Philadelphia Inquirer reported. “There is just a tremendous amount of resentment and shame of non-western peoples against western peoples for western peoples’ outsized achievements and contributions,” Wax told political commentator Tucker Carlson on Fox. “It’s really unbearable.” Wax criticised Asian and South Asian Indian doctors at Penn Medicine, who she said, “Are on the

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ramparts for the antiracism initiative for dump on America.” She singled out the Brahmin women from India. “Here’s the problem,” she said. “They are taught that they are better than everybody else because they are Brahmin elites and yet

on some level, their country is a s-hole. ... They’ve realised that we’ve outgunned and outclassed them in every way. ... They feel anger. They feel envy. They feel shame. ... It creates ingratitude of the most monstrous kind.” “It’s just kind of sad when you have someone so dumb on the faculty of one of the best law schools in the country,” said Neil Makhija, a Penn Law lecturer, who also serves as the executive director of Indian American Impact, a national South Asian civic and political organisation, the report said. But, he said Wax was right about one thing -- Indian Americans do care about racial equity.

which were politically motivated and had an agenda to target the former government’s political opposition,” he said. Abbasi also lashed out at sitting President Arif Alvi for not administering the oath taking ceremony of Shehbaz Sharif. Taking a jibe at Alvi’s profession as a dentist, Abbasi said that the President can keep working as long as his tooth doesn’t hurt too often. “The President is welcome to continue working if his tooth doesn’t hurt often,” he said. Talking about Imran Khan’s call for public protests and resignations from the Parliament, Abbasi said that Khan can keep himself on the streets and keep his demands of early elections to himself.

WTO sees war weighing on global trade growth GENEVA, APR 12 (AP): The World Trade Organisation is predicting that trade in goods will grow much less than previously expected this year, saying prospects for the global economy have darkened since the onset of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Geneva-based World Trade Organisation on Tuesday pointed to multiple uncertainties in its forecast over the next two years because Russian and Ukrainian exports of items like food, oil and fertilisers are under threat from the war. It also cited the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic -- notably from lockdowns in China. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala described a “double whammy” from the conflict and the coronavirus. She said the war has caused “immense human suffering” in the region and its effect has rippled around the world, notably in poorer countries. The World Trade Organisation said its projections for world trade take into account factors like the impact of the war, sanctions on Russia, and lower demand around the world from lower business and consumer confidence. It said world merchandise trade volume is expected to grow 3% this year, down from a forecast of 4.7% before the war began.

LONDON/ KIEV, APR 12 (REUTERS/IANS): All options would be on table in response to any use of chemical weapons in Ukraine by Russia, British armed forces minister James Heappey said on Tuesday. British Foreign Minister Liz Truss on Monday said Britain was working with its partners to verify the details of reports Russian forces may have used chemical agents in an attack on Mariupol, where thousands are believed to have died under a near-seven week siege. “There are some things that are beyond the pale, and the use of chemical weapons will get a response and all options are on the table for what that response could be,” Heappey told Sky News, adding that British defence intelligence so far had been unable to verify the reports. “If chemical weapons have been used, that is a very important moment for our prime minister and other heads of government around the world to consider how we would respond to that,” Heappey told BBC TV. “(Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin should be clear that the use of chemi-

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cal weapons is simply not acceptable and he shouldn’t expect the West to stand by if they were used.”

Ukraine probes

Ukrainian military officials are currently confirming information regarding the use of chemical weapons by Russian forces in Mariupol. H a n n a M a l i a r, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defence, said on the national joint news broadcast, “We are currently confirming this information, trying to understand what it was. According to preliminary information, we can say that it is possible -- that it was, rather, phosphorous munition. Official information will be finalised later.” Maliar stressed that the risk of Russia deploying chemical weapons remains, and is quite high, Ukrayinska Pravda reported.

On the evening of April 11, it was reported that Russian soldiers dropped a poisonous substance of unknown origin on Mariupol. According to Andrii Biletsky, leader of the Azov regiment, the army of the Russian Federation deployed chemical weapons on the Azovstal plant, which is held by Azov fighters, the report said. The victims of the poisonous substance of unknown origin spread by Russian forces in Mariupol are in a relatively satisfactory condition, Azov Regiment has claimed. Civilian contact with the substance was minimal, as the epicentre was at a certain distance from civilian areas. Servicemen were somewhat closer. In a video released by the Azov Regiment, the victims describe seeing something resembling smoke or fog. The main symptoms of the victims are facial flushing, high blood pressure, dryness and a burning sensation in the nasopharynx and mucous membranes of the eyes, tachycardia, tinnitus, shortness of breath, and dizziness, Ukrayinska Pravda reported.

US monitoring rise in human rights abuses in India: Blinken NEW DELHI, APR 12 (IANS): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the US is monitoring what he described as a rise in human rights abuses in India by some officials, in a rare direct rebuke by Washington of the South Asian nation’s rights record, TRT World reported. “We regularly engage with our Indian partners on these shared values (of human rights) and to that end, we are monitoring some recent concerning developments in India, including a rise in human rights abuses

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by some government, police and prison officials,” Blinken said on Monday in a joint press briefing with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Aus-

tin, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the report said. Blinken did not elaborate. Singh and Jaishankar, who spoke after Blinken at the briefing, did not comment on the human rights issue. B l i n k e n’s r e m a r k s came days after US Representative Ilhan Omar questioned the alleged reluctance of the US government to criticise Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on human rights.

ALL NAGALAND MEDICAL STUDENTS PARENTS SUPPORT NSF'S STAND ON STATUS QUO. "The All Nagaland Medical Student's Parents is deeply concerned with regard to the superannuation age of in-service doctors as the prosecution of medical studies is an extended pursuit. General Practitioners complete their studies between the age of 23 to 30 years, Post Graduate and Super Specialist studies takes minimum period of 3 years that can extend to 6 years thereby reaching a mature age with the requisite qualification which leaves a very short time for the Doctors with Specialized Degrees to enter into Government Service. Reiterating and reaffirming on our demands for the enhancement of the superannuation age of the In-service Doctors in the State be raised from 60 to 62 years and the entry age of doctors be raised from 35 to 37 years or from 60 to 65 years and the entry age of doctors be raised from 35 to 40 years for every deserving medical doctors to bring forward an effective and professional work ethic and for our future generation. Further, the NSF has always drawn concern and strongly acted upon the concern of the future generation. We, the All Nagaland Medical Student's Parents would like to extend our support in favour of the NSF on the ground of the column released in the Nagaland Post on 12th of April 2022 demanding the State Government to maintain Status Quo." For and on behalf of the All Nagaland Medical Student's Parents 8798384933

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FELICITATION The Akuluto Area Union Dimapur (AAUD) conveys our heartiest congratulations to our members 1. Mr. Nikuto Chishi, on being promoted to the post of C.D.P.O under the Department of Social Welfare. 2. Mr. Toniho Chophy, on being appointed as G.B of Shichimi village. The Union further wishes them great success in all their future endeavours. Y. Khenito Chishi Nihoyi Kinny President General Secretary

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ISLAMABAD, APR 12 (IANS): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who took office after the Pakistani courts ousted then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has said that even though newlyelected PM Shehbaz Sharifs government is in office, Nawaz Sharif will be sent to jail when he returns to Pakistan. Abbasi, a senior and trusted member of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), replaced Nawaz Sharif after the latter was found guilty of having assets beyond means and not declaring his designation in his son’s company while being a public office holder in the country. Abbasi has said that Nawaz Sharif will have to

began. But during a public appearance marking the 61st anniversary of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first man in space, Putin insisted that his forces are aiding oppressed people in separatist regions of Ukraine. “On the one hand, we are helping and saving people, and on the other, we are simply taking measures to ensure the security of Russia itself,” the 69-year old insisted. “It’s clear that we didn’t have a choice. It was the right decision,” he said, adding “the goals are perfectly clear, they are noble.” The Kremlin claims that Ukraine has committed genocide against Russian speakers in eastern Ukraine, but there is no evidence to suggest that is the case.

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M O S C OW, A P R 1 2 (AGENCIES): Vladimir Putin has taken his ‘nuclear football’ to a Russian space port in a show of strength alongside Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko. The Russian leader was pictured next to a Kremlin henchman carrying the feared black briefcase which can launch a nuclear attack remotely as they stepped off a helicopter, Dailymail reported. The strongman was seen with the same briefcase last week when he attended the funeral of a farright politician in Moscow. Sixty one years to the day since the Soviet Union’s Yuri Gagarin blasted off into the history books by becoming the first man in space, Putin travelled to the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East, 3,450 miles east of Moscow. ‘The sanctions were total, the isolation was complete but the Soviet Union was still first in space,’ Putin said, according to Russian state television. ‘We don’t intend to be isolated,’ Putin said. ‘It is impossible to severely isolate anyone in the modern world - especially such a vast country as Russia.’ Russia’s Cold War space successes such as

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Understanding Home Remedies

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World Art Day celebrated in Kohima

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No matter what you’ve heard or how badly you want relief, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying any home remedy. This is even more important if you take prescription or over-the-counter medications, because some can affect how drugs work. And keep in mind that many don’t have any research to back them up. Peppermint

This natural sweetener may work just as well for a cough as over-the-counter medicines. That could be especially helpful for children who aren’t old enough to take those. But don’t give it to an infant or a toddler younger than 1. There’s a small risk of a rare but serious kind of food poisoning that could be dangerous for them. And while you may have heard that “local” honey can help with allergies, studies don’t back that up. Turmeric

can be good for a cold. Studies show it can ease symptoms and help you get rid of it sooner. It also curbs swelling and clears out nasal fluids. Neti Pot You put a salt and warm water mixture in something that looks like a little teapot. Then pour it through one nostril and let it drain out the other. You have to practice a little, but once you get the hang of it, it can ease allergy or cold symptoms and may even help you get rid of a cold quicker. Just make sure you use distilled or cooled boiled water and keep your neti pot clean. Cinnamon

You may have heard that it can help control blood sugar for people who have prediabetes or diabetes. But there’s no evidence that it does anything for any medical condition. If you plan to try it, be careful: Cinnamon extracts can be bad for your liver in large doses. This spice has been hyped as being able to help Hot Bath with a variety of conditions from arthritis to fatty It’s good for all kinds of things that affect your liver. There is some early research to support this. Other claims, such as healing ulcers and helping muscles, bones, and tendons (the tissues that connect with skin rashes after radiation are lacking proof. your muscles to your bones), like arthritis, back pain, If you try it, don’t overdo it: High doses can cause and joint pain. And warm water can help get blood flow to areas that need it, so gently stretch and work digestive problems. those areas while you’re in there. But don’t make it Ginger too hot, especially if you have a skin condition. The It’s been used for thousands of years in Asian ideal temperature is between 92 and 100 F. medicine to treat stomachaches, diarrhea, and nau- Ice Pack sea, and studies show that it works for nausea and Use a bag of frozen peas or simply a plastic bag vomiting. There’s some evidence that it might help with menstrual cramps, too. But it’s not necessarily or wet towel with ice in the first 48 hours after an good for everyone. Some people get tummy trouble, injury to help with pain and swelling. You also can heartburn, diarrhea, and gas because of it, and it use it on injuries that cause pain and swelling over may affect how some medications work. So talk to and over again -- but only after physical activity, not before. Never use ice for more than 20 minutes, and your doctor, and use it with care. take it off if your skin gets red. Green Tea Petroleum Jelly This comforting drink does more than keep you This is used for any number of things: It can awake and alert. It’s a great source of some powerful antioxidants that can protect your cells from damage help your skin keep its moisture and prevent chafand help you fight disease. It may even lower your ing -- on the inside of your thighs when you run, for odds of heart disease and certain kinds of cancers, example. It also can help protect your baby’s skin from diaper rash. like skin, breast, lung, and colon. Ear Candling Garlic This is dangerous and doesn’t work -- don’t do it. The idea is, you place the unlit end of a lit, hollow candle into your ear, and that draws out the wax. But several things can go wrong: It can push earwax deeper in, candle wax can get inside your ear, it can puncture your eardrum, or it can burn your ear canal, face, scalp, or hair. See your doctor if you think you have a problem Turns out, Grandma was right: Chicken soup with earwax. (By Minesh Khatri, MD)

Some studies show that people who eat more garlic are less likely to get certain types of cancer (garlic supplements don’t seem to have the same effect). It also may lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure levels, but it doesn’t seem to help that much. Chicken Soup

Universal strikes global deal to represent Elvis’s song catalogue log. Presley, who died in 1977, is widely recognized as the best-selling solo music artist of all time, with more than 500 million records sold and a record for most songs charting on Billboard’s Top 40 with 114 hits, including 40 within the top 10 and 18 reaching number one. He

also holds the record for the most RIAA-certified gold and platinum albums, the most albums charted on the Billboard 200, the most No. 1 albums by a solo artist on the U.K. Albums Chart, and the most No. 1 singles by any act on the U.K. Singles Chart. (Variety)

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ohima celebrated World Art Day on theme “Colours of Nagaland”, at Old NST Complex. The programme was an initiative of Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) in collaboration with visual artists of Nagaland to promote the development, fusion and expansion of art with the state. Speaking on the occasion, director Art & Culture department, Adela Moa said artists had a free way of expressing themselves without any laid down regulations nor were they bound by any rules in comparison with the government and private

firms. While stating that art was a creative form of expression to the world through the aid of brushes and colours without uttering a word, Moa acknowledged TaFMA for providing a platform to the artists. She urged upon the participants to take advantage of such initiatives and at the same time expand their creativity. Art and Drama Educator, Cynthia Kolakhe informed that the twoday art festival was an opportunity to focus on the arts education in schools and also in cultural perspective to pave the way for equitable education.

One special feature this year was including young kids to participate, as the inspiration has to start from the grass-root levels, Cynthia mentioned. TaFMA project director, Dr. Hovithal Sothu delivered the welcome note and informed that the prizes were sponsored by Tejo weaves. Over 10 visual artists have brought their works and 30 artists for the painting competition. The painting would be on display for the public and would be up for sale on April 13. It was scheduled to 12-13 April as the day coincided with good Friday. (Correspondent)

‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Trailer Released by Netflix

etflix has released the first trailer for the long-awaited fourth season of Stranger Things. The trailer (below) shows the town of Hawkins facing a demonic threat with Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) being told, “Without you, we can’t win this war.” The video is set to Journey’s 1983 classic “Separate Ways.” Creators Matt and Ross Duffer recently called season four their “Game of Thrones season,” since they’re telling a sprawling story with a large number of characters in different locations and it all adds up to their longest season (nine episodes). Here’s the official description of season four: “It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time — and navigating the complexities

of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.” The season is being split into two parts. “Volume 1” of season four will debut May 27 (three years after season three aired). While the second half of the fourth

season, “Volume 2,” will debut July 1. The streamer also recently announced that the show’s fifth season will be its last. “Seven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things,” creators Matt and Ross Duffer wrote in an open letter to fans last month. “At the time, we predicted the story would last four to five seasons. It proved too large to tell in four but — as you’ll see for

yourselves — we are now hurtling toward our finale. … It’s been a little while. With nine scripts, over eighthundred pages, almost two years of filming, thousands of visual effects shots and a runtime nearly twice the length of any previous season, Stranger Things 4 was the most challenging season yet, but also the most rewarding one. Everyone involved is incredibly proud of the results, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Given the unprecedented length, and to get it to you as soon as possible, Season 4 will be released in two volumes.” (The Hollywood Reporter)

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The 7 th Mile Village Council would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mrs. ZEVELOÜ KOZA, D/o Mr. TEZELHOU KOZA (Hd/G.B) for being awarded Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology from Nagaland University, Lumami. The Council takes immense pride and joy for your achievement and for bringing laurels to the 7th Mile Village and to our community (mention must be made that Mrs. ZEVELOÜ KOZA is the first from our Village to receive a Doctorate Degree). The hard work and efforts you put into your endeavours are beyond excellent, it has finally resulted in the most significant fruit you have ever wanted. The Council wishes and prays that God Almighty continue to bless and guide you in your future. Sd/CHAIRMAN 7TH MILE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHÜMOUKEDIMA : NAGALAND Dp-1648/22

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With the aim to promote Skilling and Skill Upgradation in the Traditional Weaving Sector & to provide livelihood; the Department of Sericulture, Wokha conducted the 1st batch (ID No.: 5644) of training program on Handloom Weaving from 25th February to 11th April’ 2022 at Englan Village. Altogether, 20 trainees were registered for 38 days training program and were actively engaged in making products like stoles, bags, shawls and mekhalas by using different types of yarns such as wool, cotton, synthetic and silk. Further, Biometric attendance for the trainees as well as faculty members was used for successful conduct of the training wherein each member has to achieve 80% of the 300 hours course at the end of the training. Assessment along with certificates were carried out for those trainees fulfilling the required percentage. The Trainees expressed their gratitude to the Dept. of Sericulture, Nagaland & Central Silk Board (CSB), India for the support and providing the much needed Training. Sd/(Liben Y. Enni) District Sericulture Officer, Wokha : Nagaland. WC-68/22

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lvis Presley’s catalog will be administered by Universal Music Publishing and represented by Authentic Brands Group, the companies announced Tuesday. As part of the expanded relationship, UMPG and ABG will represent Presley’s catalog of hits worldwide (excluding the U.K.), which includes such classics as “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “It’s Now or Never,” “Memories,” “A Little Less Conversation,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Love Me Tender,” “Viva Las Vegas,” “Amazing Grace,” “All Shook Up,” “Tears on My Pillow” and countless more. The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, comes at an auspicious time, as Baz Luhrmann’s biopic “Elvis,” starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler, arrives in theaters June 24 and premieres next month at the Cannes Film Festival. ABG’s formidable portfolio includes such iconic celebrity brands such as Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Muhammad Ali. While Presley has songwriting credits on just a handful of songs, ABG holds the rights to his cata-

Adela Moa, Theja Meru and others along with the participants of the art competition (NP)

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Mint has been used for hundreds of years as a health remedy. Peppermint oil might help with irritable bowel syndrome -- a long-term condition that can cause cramps, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation -- and it may be good for headaches as well. More studies are needed to see how much it helps and why. People use the leaf for other conditions, too, but there’s very little evidence it helps with any of them. Honey

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Chennai to host first ever Chess Olympiad

NEW DELHI, APR 12 (AGENCIES): India will host the Chess Olympiad for the first time, from July 28 to August 10, in Chennai. The 44th edition of the biggest

chess event in the world will have a virtual participant list with most of the stars joining from across the globe. “It’s a great honour for India to host such a

Saina decides to skip selection trials for CWG, Asian Games

Saina Nehwal

NEW DELHI, APR 12 (PTI): Saina Nehwal’s chances of defending her title at the Commonwealth Games looks bleak as she has decided to skip the selection trials for the upcoming multi-sport events. The big-ticket events include the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the Hangzhou Asian Games. The selection trials are scheduled here from April 15 to 20. The 32-year-old Hisar-born shuttler, a twotime CWG gold medallist and 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist, has informed the Badminton Association of India (BAI) about her decision to skip the trials. “Saina has written to BAI, informing her decision to not play in the trials which will be the only

tournament to pick players for CWG, Asiad and Thomas and Uber Cup,” a BAI source told PTI. The CWG squad will consist of 10 members with equal number of men and women, while the Asian Games and Thomas & Uber Cup contingents will have 20 members each, including 10 men and 10 women. The BAI has made it clear that players inside the top 15 in the BWF rankings will be picked directly, while the rest will be chosen from the trials which will see participation of shuttlers ranked between 16 to 50 in the latest world rankings, released on March 29. The national governing body will also be “finalising probables for the senior core group for the 2024 Olympic Games” during the trials. A former world number one, Saina has been battling a series of injuries and poor form for the past couple of years, which saw see her ranking slip to 23rd. Saina, who had won gold medals at the 2010 and 2018 CWG, had suffered a career-threatening knee injury ahead of the Rio Olympics.

big event. This shows the position of the country in the chess world. I’m thankful to everyone involved who supported us to make this happen. This is a historic step and I believe it will take Indian chess to greater heights,” said Bharat Singh Chauhan, Secretary, All India Chess Federation (AICF), who played a crucial role in bringing the Olympiad to India. The event was originally scheduled in Russia. Amid the ongoing Russia-

Ukraine war, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) started looking for new hosts and invited new bidders. Chauhan discussed the possibilities with FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich. The AICF fulfilled the hosting criteria set by FIDE within less than a week. They were able to answer all the queries by FIDE satisfactorily and ensured the required $10 million guarantee. It made India’s bid stronger than others.

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Nadal skips Barcelona Open

2024 T20 WC: USA granted automatic qualification L O N D O N, A P R 1 2 (AGENCIES): The USA have been granted automatic qualification for the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024 as the co-host nation, along with West Indies. The 2024 edition is being held in North America for the first time, and will see 20 teams participate. There will be 12 automatic qualifiers, with eight remaining places coming from regional qualifiers. USA head coach J Arun Kumar said, “We are delighted to receive confirmation from the ICC that we will gain automatic qualification for the historic 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be co-hosted here in USA with the West Indies. For USA to play in the expanded 20 team T20 World Cup on home soil is going to be ground-breaking and historic for cricket as the sport continues to expand around the world and we’re really looking to being a part of it in 2024.” After its board meeting in Dubai, the ICC said 12 teams will qualify automatically for the event. K Y M C

Reuters. “We don’t know yet when he will be at his first tournament on clay this year. Hopefully, soon.” Nadal complained of a chest issue during his run to the final of the ATP 1000 event in Indian Wells, California last month. Tests in Barcelona revealed “a stress fracture of the third left costal arch”. Madrid and Rome host ATP Masters 1000 events next month and Nadal would be hoping to participate to get matches under his belt before the May 22-June 5 French Open, which he has won a record 13 times.

Mr. Saikha aSSüMi (29 September, 1929- 8 april, 2022) The Satami Students’ Union, seeks to honour the memory of our founding father, Mr. Saikha assümi, who left us all for his heavenly abode on the evening of 8th April, 2022. It was with his vision that he blazed a trail and founded the Satami Students’ Union of Satami village, on 30th December, 1959. He served as our first president from 1959-1970. We would be falling short had we failed to mention his following merits: – He was the first candidate in Satami village to successfully complete the sixth standard (1953) – He was also the first to enter the higher secondary studies (1959) – He was the first Area Council Member (ACM) from Satami village In his great wisdom, he had contributed and guided over many decades to furthering the progress of Satami Student’s Union. We offer our deepest sympathies to the bereaved family and friends, at this time of their loss. May the almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace. Sd/inito Yeputhomi Cassia Phuleshe President, SSU Publ/Secy., SSU

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LONDON, APR 12 (REUTERS): Rafa Nadal is still uncertain when he can return to competitive tennis after withdrawing from this month’s ATP event in Barcelona as he recovers from a rib injury, his team told Reuters on Tuesday. The Spaniard, who has won 21 Grand Slam singles titles, was ruled out last month for up to six weeks with a stress fracture in his rib. read more. The 35-yearold has withdrawn from this month’s Barcelona Open. “Rafa has just been withdrawn from the entry list in Barcelona,” the team said in a statement sent to

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on 14-05-1994 Died on 04-04-2022 “There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, ........a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 The family of Lt. Mr. Vikethozo Kuotsu would like to express our heartfelt thanks to friends, neighbours, organizations, churches and loved ones for the comforting expression of sympathy conveyed to us in many ways, physically, mentally, financially and emotionally. Your kind and thoughtful deeds are gratefully acknowledged by the family and will always be remembered with deep gratitude. Special thanks to: 1. Doctors and nurses of NEIGHRIMS Shillong. 2. Doctors and nurses of Bethel Medical Centre. 3. CRC New Reserve Phesama 4. NCRC P.R. Hill Kohima & Youth Dept. 5. New Reserve Colony 6. Phesama Village 7. Viyiema Khel Youth Society 8. Mezhur Hr. Sec. School (Batch of 2011) We regret our inability to thank everyone individually, but it is our prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly. Family members k-749/22

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Mumbai FC becomes first CSK beat RCB; register first win of the season Indian club to win in AFC CL

NAVI MUMBAI, APR 12 (PTI): Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa’s scintillating strokeplay was complemented by a stellar performance from the spinners as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 23-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore to open their account in the IPL here on Tuesday. Invited to bat, Dube (95 not out) and Uthappa (88 off 50 balls) conjured up commanding unbeaten half-centuries, smashing 17 sixes and 9 fours between them en route to a 165-run stand -- the overall highest for the third wicket and the highest of this season -- to take CSK to an imposing 216 for 4. In reply, RCB was restricted to 193 for nine, with young spinner Maheesh Theekshana (4/33) and skipper Ravindra Jadeja (3/39) running riot with seven wickets between them in CSK’s 200th IPL game. With this win, the defending champions finally snapped their four match losing streak, while for Bangalore, it was just their second loss in five matches. Chasing an improbable 217, RCB lost skipper Faf du Plessis (8), who

Maheesh Theekshana of the Chennai Superkings celebrates the wicket of Shahbaz Ahamad of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Tuesday. (PTI) became Theekshana’s first victim and star-batter Virat Kohli (1), who was removed by Mukesh Choudhary, inside the first five overs. In-form Anuj Rawat (12) too fell inside the power-play after being trapped in front of the wicket by Theekshana. The 21-year-old spinner from Sri Lanka, who was picked for Rs 70 lakh in the mega auction, then cleaned up debutant Suyash Prabhudessai (34)

and Shahbaz Ahmed (41), who tried to take the game deep with their quick 60run stand off 33 balls. Theekshana castled Prabhudessai, after the ball beat the inside edge and crashed into the middle stump and then used the carrom ball to dismiss Ahmed and cap off a match-winning spell under the lights. Dinesh Karthik did create a scare with his 14ball 34, but that was too little and too late as CSK

heaved a sigh of relief with their first points on the board. At the start, Dube and Uthappa feasted on the RCB attack, smashing scintillating half-centuries. Earlier, invited to bat, Uthappa and Dube showed their six hitting prowess as they rallied the innings after CSK was reeling at 36 for 2. W h i l e U t h a p p a ’s knock was studded with nine sixes and four boundaries, Dube also hit eight

sixes and five fours in his unbeaten 46-ball knock. Both Dube and Uthappa posted their highest IPL scores to set up the match for defending champions CSK. Uthappa missed a deserving hundred as he fell in the penultimate over which yielded 14 runs and then Dube compounded the bowling team’s woes by hitting two sixes in the final over to finish the innings in style. RCB badly missed the services of Harshal Patel, who had left the bio-bubble following the death of his sister on Saturday. The RCB players wore black armbands in the match to show solidarity with Patel and his family. BRIEF SCORE: Chennai Super Kings: 216 for 4 in 20 overs (Robin Uthappa 88, Shivam Dube 95 not out; Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva 2/35). Royal Challengers Bangalore: 193 for 9 in 20 overs (Shahbaz Ahmed 41, Maheesh Theekshana 4/34, Ravindra Jadeja 3/39). WEDNESDAY’S MATCH

Mumbai Indians Vs Punjab Kings: 7:30 pm

RIYADH, APR 12 (PTI): Mumbai City FC scripted history as they fought back from a goal down to stun Iraqi giants Air Force Club 2-1 and become the first Indian club to win a game at the top-tier AFC Asian Champions League. After conceding in the 59th minute of the group B fixture, Mumbai City, who won the Indian Super League Shield and trophy in the 2020-21 season, drew level with a penalty by Diego Mauricio in the 70th minute after he was brought down in the box. Defender Rahul Bheke scored his team’s crucial winning goal, with a header in the 75th minute following a corner on Monday night. Mumbai had lost their opening match to Al Shabab 0-3. After a goalless first half, substitute Hammadi Ahmad gave three-time AFC Cup champions Air Force Club the lead before Mumbai City rallied with goals from Maurcio and Bheke to seal the historic win at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. Air Force Club asserted themselves in the game from the early minutes, pin-

Rahul Bheke scores the winning goal. (Twitter/@ MumbaiCityFC) ning Mumbai City deep into their own half but the Iraqi side couldn’t convert their chances. Air Force Club’s Alaa Abbas was causing all sorts of problems for Mumbai City but the forward should have done better in the ninth minute when his tame effort was easily collected by goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa. Mumbai City had their first look at goal just before the half-hour mark, Ahmed Jahouh finding space before setting up for Lallianzuala Chhangte, who blasted his long-range effort wide. At the other end, Air Force Club missed a chance after Abbas headed

a Dhurgham Ismail delivery high above the bar before the latter tried to force his shot from a tight angle. H a k e e m S h a k i r ’s side were almost caught off guard in the 31st minute when Mumbai City’s Ahmed Jahouh sent an inviting cross into the danger area but Diego Maurcio couldn’t keep his headed effort on target. The best chance of the half fell to Air Force Club in the 34th minute but Hussein Jabbar struggled to guide Ismail’s effort into the back of net from close range while Lachenpa was forced into a fingertip save three minutes later, denying Abbas’ effort.

Platini to Jr. Hockey WC: India loses to England in bronze match Fokina stuns Djokovic in Monte Carlo Blatter, face corruption

Novak Djokovic, left, hugs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina after their second round match, Tuesday. (AP) M O N T E C A R L O, APE 12 (REUTERS): World number one Novak Djokovic crashed to a three-set defeat in only his fourth match of the season, falling 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 to unseeded Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday. The 20-times Grand Slam champion endured a tough start to the year as he was unable to defend

his Australian Open title in January after being deported from the country for being unvaccinated against Covid-19. Djokovic, who only played three matches in Dubai ahead of the Masters 1000 event in Monaco, struggled to find his range early in the contest as Spaniard Davidovich Fokina raced to a 4-1 lead before taking the opening set on Court Rainier III.

The world number 46 grabbed an early break in the second set to go up 3-0 but Djokovic battled back before overcoming issues with a wobbly serve to level the contest following a tight tiebreak. Fokina then raised his game in the decider, preying on mistakes made by a tiring Djokovic and completed the victory as the Serb found the net. “This win is so special to me because I grew up watching Nole (Djokovic) and I’m a big fan of his,” Davidovich Fokina said in his post-match interview. “I knew Nole didn’t have the confidence because he didn’t play a lot this season... I had my chances in the beginning of the match and I took them. “When he won the second set it was tough mentally, but I work hard to be focused. I had to be prepared for the war.” Stefanos Tsitsipas will begin the defence of his title at the event with a second-round clash against 2019 champion Fabio Fognini while Grigor Dimitrov plays Dusan Lajovic for a spot in the round of 16.

trial in June

ZURICH, APR 12 (REUTERS): Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA President Michel Platini will go on trial in June to face Swiss corruption charges over a $2 million payment that world soccer’s governing body made to Platini, the court announced on Tuesday. Both Blatter and Platini have repeatedly denied wrongdoing in the past over the incident, for which Swiss prosecutors indicted them in November. Prosecutors allege Blatter improperly arranged the payment to Platini, who captained France to victory in the 1984 European Championship, in 2011 for consulting work. Blatter and Platini said the payment was for backdated salary. Both are suspected of fraud and other charges amid what became part of the biggest corruption scandal to shake FIFA. The trial before the Swiss Federal Criminal Court is due to start on June 8 and last until June 22, the court said on its website.

P OTC H E F S T RO O M , APR 12 (PTI): Mumtaz Khan’s brace went in vain as the Indian women’s hockey team’s dream of reclaiming a bronze medal from the FIH Junior World Cup went up in smoke, losing 0-3 in the shoot-out to England after both the teams were locked 2-2 at the end of regulation time here on Tuesday. Mumtaz, India’s highest scorer in the tournament with eight strikes, scored two field goals in the 21st and 47th minutes, but those were cancelled by Millie Giglio (18th) and Claudia Swain (58th) to take the third-fourth play-off match to shoot-out. The Indians cut a sorry figure in the shoot-out as Olympian Sharmila Devi, skipper Salima Tete and Sangita Kumari faltered, while England’s Katie Curtis, Swain and Maddie Axford found the back of the Indian net to avenge their loss at the same stage in the 2013 edition. Contrary to the final result, it was India which had the better statistics in the match in all aspects, be it possession, circle penetra-

Indian players in action. tions and shots on goal. But England had the last laugh as lapse in concentration in the final few minutes of the match cost India dearly. The Indians, though, started the match on a positive note, securing two penalty corners in quick time just after the start but the English defence was up to the task to deny their opponents. Lalrindiki then had an excellent chance to put India ahead but she fired wide from close range with only the English goalkeeper to beat. England took the lead three minutes into the second quarter through a lucky goal.

Giglio’s weak shot on goal from inside the circle bobbled towards India goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam, who mistimed her kick as the ball went past between her legs inside the post. England’s joy lasted just three minutes as India equalised through, who else, than Mumtaz. Mumtaz scored her seventh goal of the tournament by beautifully controlling a pass from the right flank with one touch and then slotted the ball into the English goal to draw parity. Both the teams tried hard to take the initiative thereafter but failed to cre-

ate any real scoring opportunity to go into the halfway break locked at 1-1. It was a disappointing display by both India and England after the change of ends, dishing out frustrating and cagey hockey for most part of the next 15 minutes. Just 11 minutes into the fourth quarter, England won a penalty corner but Bichu Devi made an excellent save to deny Maddie Axford. India made the scoreline 2-1 in the 47th minute, yet again through Mumtaz, who cooly lifted over the English goalkeeper following a goal-mouth melee. Trailing by a goal, a desperate England pulled off their goalkeeper for an extra player six minutes from the final hooter, and mounted numerous raids on the Indian citadel, which resulted in two penalty corners but the Indian defence stood firm till then. But two minutes from full time, the Indian defence finally wilted under pressure when Swain scored the equaliser with a slap shot past Bichu Devi after receiving a pass from the right flank.

Victoria to host 2026 CWG across cities Shooting, wrestling not in initial list of sports LONDON, APR 12 (PTI): Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with the Australian state’s regional centres organising the majority of events in a break from the traditional single host city model. The Games will be staged in March 2026 across multiple cities and regional hubs including Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, each with its own athletes’ village. The opening ceremony will take place at the iconic 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced on Tuesday. The announcement follows an exclusive dialogue period between the CGF, Commonwealth Games Australia (CGAus) and Victoria. An initial list of 16 sports, including Twenty20 cricket, have been put forward for the Games, with further sports to be added later this year. The initial list, however, does not feature disciplines such as shooting and wrestling, sports in which

The opening ceremony of the 2026 CWG will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Getty Images) India has done well in the previous editions of the sporting extravaganza. Archery also does not feature in the list. Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews said: “It’s a great honour to have Victoria chosen as the host venue for the 2026 Commonwealth Games - we can’t wait to welcome the world to all of our state. “The Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria is great for jobs, hospitality and our economy.” Australia has staged the Commonwealth Games on five occasions, with Victoria playing host to the Melbourne 2006 Games; widely considered one of the most successful editions of the event in history. The country

has also staged the Games in Sydney in 1938, Perth in 1962, Brisbane in 1982 and most recently Gold Coast in 2018. Victoria has also hosted the Commonwealth Youth Games in Bendigo in 2004. CGF President Dame Louise Martin said: “The Commonwealth Games Federation is absolutely delighted to award the 2026 Commonwealth Games to Victoria. “Commonwealth Games Australia and the Victorian Government have set out a bold and innovative vision for hosting our major multi-sport event. In Victoria, we believe we have found the perfect partner for the next stage of our journey.” As per the CGF’s new “strategic

roadmap” unveiled at its 2021 General Assembly on October 11, athletics and swimming will be the only compulsory sports in the CWG from the 2026 edition, allowing host cities greater freedom to include disciplines of their choice from a proposed core list of 22 sports. The proposed core list of the Commonwealth Games Federation after a review includes shooting, wrestling and archery. Disciplines that have previously been listed as optional sports such as T20 cricket, beach volleyball and 3x3 basketball were also brought under the proposed core list of sports. The roadmap was approved at the CGF’s General Assembly, which was held virtually last year. The 2026 Games will be the 23rd edition of the major multisport competition, which first began in Hamilton, Canada in 1930. Victoria is a worldleading major events and tourism destination. The state has a strong track record for staging high profile sporting competitions including The Australian Open tennis grand slam, the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Melbourne Cup.

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