13 July 2022

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Covid cases on the rise in NE states

IMPHAL/DIMAPUR/ GUWAHATI, JUL 12 (IANS/NPN): After a gap of several months, new Covid cases are rising in almost all the North Eastern states with the authorities in most states yet to take any precautionary measures, including making wearing of the face mask mandatory.

Schools shut in Manipur

Correspondent: Manipur government on Tuesday announced closure of all schools—both government and private schools, till July 24 as the Covid-19 positivity rate in the state has breached the 15% mark.

The state has been witnessing sharp rise in Covid-19 test positivity rate since the last week of June and the rate breached 15% mark on Monday and Tuesday. State education commissioner H Gyan Prakash, in an order, said that considering the health safety of the children, all schools (government/

DC notifies goods transport vehicles DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): A day after the state government prohibited movement of transport vehicles beyond three-axle along National Highway-29 stretch starting July 18, 2022 to August 11, 2022, the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur has informed that any goods transport vehicles should carry only the permissible weight as per the registration certificate and obtain a weighing measure certificate from the weighing station.

In a notification, DC Dimapur Sachin Jaiswal informed that the weight station under Dimapur and Chumoukedima districts was located at: Sarawgi Weight Bridge, Golaghat Ro a d , D i m a p u r ; O M Weight Bridge, Diphu Road, near Dimapur Government College, Dimapur and 7th Mile Inter-State Truck Terminal, Chumoukedima.

Under Section 194 of the MV Act 1988, DC said the overloaded vehicles would not be allowed to ply and all offenders would be liable to be punished with a fine of Rs. 20,000 and an additional amount of Rs. 2000 per tonne of excess load, together with the liability to pay charges for offloading of excess load.

Besides prohibiting movement of any transport vehicles beyond three-axle along NH-29 stretch, the government on Monday informed that upward journey of the loaded vehicles would not be permitted from Dimapur with effect from July 15, 2022 midnight.

This is it!

“They’ve never been our concern till now when we realise they’re making India the most populous in 2023.”

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government aided/private schools/schools affiliated to CBSE) will be closed with immediate effect till July 24, in public interest. “...Whereas, children below 12 years of age are yet to be vaccinated against Covid-19, thus increasing their vulnerability to get infected

by Covid-19 significantly, the order stated.

The Covid-19 caseload in the state rose to 1,37,543 after 59 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours, the state health department said.

The active cases also crossed 200-mark (216) while no new deaths were reported in the state, keeping the death toll at 2,120.

Tripura government has once again made wearing of face mask mandatory in public places from Tuesday. The Tripura High Court issued an order asking everyone present in the court premises to maintain social distancing norms strictly and mandatorily and to adhere to

all safety measures, including wearing of face mask in proper manner. In Tripura, the positivity rate increased to 10.02 per cent from 9.87 per cent on July 4. In all, 112 people tested positive during the past 24 hours.

Assam has recorded 344 more Covid-19 cases, the highest in the last five months, taking the tally to 7,26,855, the National Health Mission said on Tuesday. The test positivity rate rose to 11.58%. There are 1,858 active cases, while 93 more patients recuperated, taking the recoveries to 7,17,036, it said.

Mizoram re por ted 120 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, 31 more than the previous day, with the tally rising to 2,29,982, a health department official said.

The death toll remained unchanged at 706 .

The Covid-19 positivity rate on Tuesday stood 24.94 per cent with 729 active cases. Around 500

people were infected during the past one week.

In Sikkim, 69 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total caseload to 39,537 on Tuesday. The state currently has 253 active cases.

The death toll stood at 458, with no reports of any fatalities in the last 24 hours.

Nagaland logs 5 new cases NPN: Nagaland on Tuesday recorded five fresh Covid-19 positive cases, pushing the total caseload to 35,555.

Of the fresh cases, two were from Kohima and one each in Dimapur, Mokokchung and Peren.

The State currently has 34 active Covid-19 cases, with three patients currently admitted to Covid-19 hospitals and 31 currently under home isolation. Further, Covid-19 death toll remained unchanged at 762 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

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Row erupts over national emblem

Covid pandemic is Oppn slams ‘ferocious’ ‘nowhere near over’ makeover to national

GENEVA, JUL 12 (AFP): Fresh waves of Covid infections show the pandemic is “nowhere near over”, the World Health Organization’s chief warned Tuesday, voicing concern the virus is “running freely”.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was worried that case numbers were continuing to rise, putting further pressure on stretched health systems and workers.

“New waves of the virus demonstrate again that Covid-19 is nowhere near over,” he told a news conference, adding: “As the virus pushes at us, we must push back.”

“The virus is running freely and countries are not effectively managing the disease burden based on their capacity, in terms of both hospitalisation for

emblem; BJP hits back

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): A fresh row erupted on Tuesday over the national emblem atop the new Parliament building, with the opposition accusing the government of giving a “ferocious” look to the sculpture and insulting the symbol, while the BJP dismissed it as yet another “conspiracy” to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi had on Monday unveiled the cast of the national emblem on top of the new Parliament building in the presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh.

The Opposition had hit out at Modi accusing him of flouting constitutional norms by performing Hindu rituals (Cont’d on p-8) and not inviting opposition

Polls will take place with or without solution, says Azo DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): NPF legislature party leader and UDA cochairman Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu said general election to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly will take place with or without solution to the Naga political issue.

According to NPF press bureau, Azo said this while speaking at the consultative meeting of 17 Chizami assembly constituency NPF office bearers at Pfutsero tourist lodge.

Azo said assembly election will have to be held in Nagaland sooner or later.

He said polls can be delayed if solution came earlier but

Azo speaking at the 17 Chizami A/C consultative meeting. (NPF)

it will go ahead if there was no solution before election.

Azo said Nagas cannot go on waiting for solution to the vexed Naga political issue. He said NPF does not support any Naga political group, but maintained equality with all the groups.

Azo said NPF’s main resolution on Naga political issue was for an honourable, acceptable and inclusive solution.

Reiterating that regional NPF party took birth because of the Naga political issue, Azo said the party,

therefore, does not belong to any individual or leader, but to the Naga people.

Azo said the NPF party, represented Naga identity and so it was deeply rooted in the Naga society unlike the BJP. He said BJP may have deep roots in India, but not in Nagaland. As for NDPP, he said it was only about 5-year-old.

On the defection of 21 party MLAs, he said the defected MLAs were not leaders but followers. Azo said “drastic changes” have taken place in the NPF after the defection of 21 MLAs as its party leaders and workers were now more faithful and stronger. Azo

claimed that the position of defected 21 MLAs for the coming election were more secured when they were in the NPF. However, Azo said that after they abandoned the party, “many of them is very doubtful to return.”

He also dismissed rumours that with NPF was weakened following the defection of 21 NPF MLAs. Azo claimed that in reality, the story was “totally in contrast” as the NPF grass root was intact.

He also maintained that NPF was not one to merge with any other political parties instead other parties could merge with NPF.

Original National Emblem (Left) and new one (Right) which has been installed atop the new Parliament building in New Delhi.

leaders for the event. “To completely change the character and nature of the lions on Ashoka’s pillar at Sarnath is nothing but a brazen insult to India’s National Symbol,” AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh said.

The new statue is an adaptation of an ancient sculpture ‘Lion Capital of Ashoka’ at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, dating back to 250 BC. “Truth be told, transition from Satyameva Jayate to Sanghimeva Jayate has long been completed in

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): RO water manufacturers and suppliers’ association Dimapur, on Tuesday informed that the wholesale delivery rate and home delivery rate of 20 litre water jars had been enhanced by Rs. 30 and Rs. 50 respectively with immediate effect.

In a press release, association president K Hukuto Khulu and secretary A Polongnok Lkr stated that the decision was taken at general meeting of the association held on June 29, 2022.

The association cautioned that anyone found (Cont’d on p-8) manipulating the rates

Participants at the one-day seminar organized by NBSE. (NP)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 12 (NPN): Various recommendations contained in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 are being incorporated into the education system in Nagaland that also called for enabling teachers to achieve the desired level of competency such as

adopting new methods and practices.

This was stated by commissioner & secretary School Education Kevileno Angami while addressing the oneday seminar titled ‘Creating curricular connection in the classroom vis-à-vis multi-disciplinary approach (NEP 2020)’ organized by Nagaland Board

where teachers play a vital role. Kevileno said society is dependent on teachers to bring about change for adapting towards smooth transition from the old to the new. She said policies and dialogues in the seminar would be of good use and play a crucial role.

Earlier in her introductory address chairman Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) Asano Sekhose said the seminar was first postpandemic event and that even during the pandemic NBSE explored all options and possibilities to connect with the students. She said the pandemic has taught a hard lesson on the absence of classrooms connection which led to realisation

that “teachers are the strength of an institution”.

Sekhose said the new NEP 2020 focuses on teachers because of which teachers have to relearn, adopt best practices, re-orient, emphasise on the core essentials, conduct oriental training and focus on learning, strengthening on their foundational literacy and emphasize on integrative teaching with less dependency on the teacher. She also suggested that at the higher secondary level, multidisciplinary standards must be brought up, approaching more flexibility on the choice and of the subjects stating that there was still room for improvement.

to delegitimise our legitimate right”. The rambling noises emanating from our own land were polarising the Naga social fabric and created an environment of fear and uncertainty, especially to the younger generations The young Nagas today deserved a peaceful environment to grow and progress in line with the rest of the world, the statement spelt out.

NH therefore appealed to all political groups, including civil society organisations, to avoid further counter-press statements targeting each other but sit across the table and thrash out differences to bring about a lasting political solution. It

also urged Nagas to take into account the emerging political dynamic across the globe and the realities of geo politics evolving in Asian theatre and explore new thinking to realise our common aspiration for dignity.

“The Naga people’s hope for political solution is for inclusive and honourable settlement at the earliest.

We must learn from the past mistakes which must make us wiser today,” the hoho stated, reminding that the wise said “when two brothers fight to death, a stranger inherits their property”.

Whatever might be the reasons for misunderstanding and disagreement

among the families, the hoho exhorted the people as fellow compatriots not to fall into the trap of the enemy.

It alleged that the adversarial forces was exerting more influences and flexing muscles today through their hegemonic neo-imperialist agenda of cultural entrapment and inducement not because Nagas had lost sight of their political history and rights but because of disunity and divisions within the society by prolonged adversarial strategies that had complicated the complex Naga political issue.

NH reminded the Nagas that they were one people wherever they were,

would be fined Rs. 10,000 or initiate legal actions against the defaulters as per the laid down resolution of the association.

Taking note of some plant owners delivering water without officially registering with the association and without proper and required documents, the association has served 10-day deadline on them to contact the association office.

Failure to adhere to its directive, the association said it would launch thorough checking in collaboration with the responsible department.

(Cont’d on p-8)

India logs 20 new COVID-19 fatalities

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): India added 13,615 new coronavirus infections in day while the active cases rose to 1,31,043, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

The country’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,36,52,944 and the death toll climbed to 5,25,474 with 20 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

The active cases comprise 0.30 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.50 per cent.

An increase of 330 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 3.23 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.24 per cent, according to the ministry.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,29,96,427, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.20 (Cont’d on p-8) per cent.

Naga Hoho appeals to Nagas to rise above negativity DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Naga Hoho (NH) emphasised that the Naga political solution must be for lasting peace in Naga homeland and appealed to Naga people of all ages and professions to rise above any negativity or fictitious apprehensions.

NH in a statement cautioned that the prevailing groupism, tribalism and regionalism had no future and could not bring about any tangible solution towards common aspirations.

It also stressed that the common goal should not be interpreted to suit one political group’s interest as it would only help succeed the schemes of the “adversaries

(Cont’d on p-8)

RO water suppliers hike rate of 20 litre water jars

NBSE seminar on teacher-connect under NEP 2020 of Secondary Education held at Capital Convention Centre here Tuesday. Kevileno also pointed out that as per NEP 2020, the conventional 10+2 school curricula structure is to be replaced by a 5+3+3+4 structure corresponding to ages 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 1418 years respectively. She also said integration of arts, sports, skill building etc were also being discussed to be incorporated into the curriculum.

She also emphasised that education was not only about academics but creativity and ability for the job sector and for which holistic education was a must. She stressed on the need to move ahead by adapting to changes and

spirit,” Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra said.

Hitting back at the opposition, BJP chief spokesperson Anil Baluni said the real reason behind the opposition’s allegation was its frustration over India creating its own Parliament building under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, replacing the one created by the British over 150 years back.

“Opposition parties want to target Modi for one reason or another.

not by circumstances but by blood. It urged them not to allow any authority on earth to divide them either emotionally or physically.

Nagas were bound to be together till eternity as it was God-given natural right and aspiration. Therefore, it called for collectively finding out a way for unity of purpose so that lasting peace with acceptable political solution to our land could be ushered in. NH also appealed to all the Nagas to contribute one’s intellect and resources towards inclusive unity of all Nagas across the length and breadth of Naga homeland to bring about a lasting peace.

NOA vice president responds DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): The war of words has intensified between Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) and its vice-president K Kire.

After NOA claimed to be functioning with “utmost transparency” in response to his charges of financial and other irregularities, Kire in a rejoinder once again questioned the sports body on a number of issues.

He asked how many annual general meetings (AGMs) or extraordinary meetings of general assembly, executive council or any committee had been held from 2018 to date. This was in reply to NOA’s claim to

have taken decisions and issued instructions through Executive Council. He said he would like to see the minutes of such meetings and signatories of those who were present at such meetings, what agenda/issues were discussed and what decisions arrived at.

He also demanded to know when and where did the executive council convene such meeting to appoint a “registered chartered accountant”. He further claimed that during his tenure as treasurer (till December 2020) not a single audit was carried out for reasons best known to the association. (Full text on p-6) K Y M C

FPA contests held at 5 villages under Mokokchung district

Participants along with officers and staff of Mokokchung Forest division at Dibuia village.

DIMAPUR: Financial Participatory Approach (FPA) under the project titled “Forest and Biodiversity Management in the Himalayas, Nagaland”, cofinanced by Federal Republic of Germany through KFW (German Development Bank) conducted three contests through FPA at Waromong, Alongkima, Dibuia, Mongchen and Khar villages from May 14-July 4 under Mangkolemba Range, Mokokchung district.

In a press release, the forest division informed that the first contest was categorised into storytelling & drawing competition on the theme “living with nature”.

The storytelling contest was conducted for 18 years & above and drawing contest for

children below 18.

The second contest was organised on the theme “sustainable infrastructure creation relating to nature conservation”.

The selected project implemented was construction of drainage system & retaining wall, metalling of road, construction of water harvesting structures & construction of guest house which would be financed by KFW. The third contest was organised on the theme “biodiversity based sustainable livelihood” where the winning activities implemented in the five villages were mixed crop farming, straw paddy mushroom, piggery farming, Nongnang Enterprise (Honey Bee Rearing) & mini silkworm which will proceed

after fund requisition.

The Village Level Working Group (VLWG) and jury were formed in all the villages.

The contests were actively participated by all sections of the village and the best five were selected and awarded with cash prizes with certificates.

All three contests were attended by the facilitator and support team.

It may be mentioned that the one of the main objectives of the project was not only to conserve biodiversity but also promote livelihood opportunities of forest dependent communities.

This project aims in putting in place incentive mechanism rewarding communities for effectively protecting and maintaining their CCAs.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Zunheboto DPDB meeting on Jul 20: Deputy commissioner Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali has informed the concerned members of the District Planning and Development Board that the monthly DPDB meeting will be held on July 20, 11 am, in the conference hall of DC, Zunheboto. All board members to take note of the date and attend the meeting.

PDSA convenes meeting: Phek District Sports Association has convened a meeting on July 15, 11 am at Hotel URA, Kohima near Red Cross Building Kohima. PDSA have requested all executives, advisors, affiliated discipline associations (with two representatives each) and well-wishers to attend the meeting.

ANAG Tuensang informs: All Nagaland Adhoc Groups (ANAG) 4th ROP under Tuensang district has informed all members comprising of GT, DT, CI, PET, PT, KI and grade-IV to enroll themselves in the group before July 31. For queries one could contact at 9612076566 or 9612432894.

Ao Christian Revival Church Youth Fellowship Dimapur (ACRCYFD) organised a youth camp on the theme “Tanela Temeshi (Holy Spirit)” with Pastor S. Daniel Ao and Esther Mongro as speakers and Aonochet Walling as camp director at Ao Christian Revival Church Dimapur from 8-10 July.

STATE

NBSE informs on classes VIII & IX exams DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed of all the heads of registered schools that the board will be conducting the class VIII (government schools only) and class IX Examinations 2022.

According to a DIPR report, the examination will be conducted in Phase I and Phase II with Phase I examination in September and Phase II examination in December.

NBSE said the detailed instructions and routine will be given out at a later date and as notified earlier, the subject-wise division of syllabus for Phase I and Phase II will be uploaded to the board’s portal www.nbsenl.edu.in.

Question paper design and pattern will be the same as the 2021 examination and no blueprint for these examinations will be given.

Similarly, all private schools will conduct class VIII Final Examination 2022 in a phased manner in September (Phase I) and December (Phase II) and follow the same assessment pattern.

NBSE informed that students must be made aware of division in the syllabus for the two phases of examinations; schools must be prepared to conduct examinations and keep a good infrastructure and make available other facilities like proper working computers, power back-up, printers, etc. as the examinations will be conducted in offline mode.

Special attention/remedial teaching must be given to slow learners and students with special needs, to ensure that students achieve the expected learning outcomes in various subjects. Schools have been asked to refer to notification 68/2022 dated July 1, 2022 and take necessary remedial measures for students.

All heads of registered schools of the board have been requested to instruct their subject teachers and to prepare their students accordingly for the examinations.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022

ABAM organises prayer programme

Speakers along with members of ABAM and ordained ministers after the programme.

DIMAPUR: Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang ( A BA M ) o r g a n i s e d a prayer programme for ordained ministers of the Ao community at Impur on July 11 and 12.

In a press release, ABAM executive secretary Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener informed that during the programme, ABAM church & mission secretary, Rev. L. Yapang Mollier asked the gathering to entreat for forgiveness and to seek blessings for Nagas.

With the forthcoming ABAM sesquicentennial celebration, Rev. Yapang said it was important to retrospect on God’s calling and in this regard, the prayer programme for ordained ministers was organised.

1st Death anniversary of our loving dad

Late Dr. KC Nihoshe Yepthomi

In his exhortation, Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener said that they were similar to the 70 elders of Israel found in the book of Numbers 11, who were chosen to listen to God and share the burden with Moses, for the safety of the nation of Israel.

In this regard, he said the ordained ministers should always be the ones bearing good news, speaking about peace and above all, the ones who direct and lead the people to the

Acknowledgement

We, the family members would like to thank each and every individual, churches, departments and organizations who came forward to support us in time of grief.

May our Almighty God bless you all.

Loving Wife & family members.

13/07/2021 Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, Unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

Remembering and honouring you on this day 1 year after this world lost a precious soul.

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heavenly kingdom.

Today, truth has become absolute for the harmony and safety of our society, so every ordained minister at any cost should humbly speak the truth if peace should fill our society, he stated.

At the programme, ABAM honoured 10 of the eldest ordained ministers present in the programme.

Altogether, 110 ordained ministers from 63 local churches attended the programme.

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WEATHER FORECAST JULY 13

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Clearing and very warm

34 26

A passing afternoon shower

30 21

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

37 27

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Itanagar A t-storm around in the a.m.

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Kohima

A thunderstorm in spots

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Dimapur A morning t-storm in the area Mkg

Variable clouds, a t-storm

35 26 31 22

Tuensang A stray morning thunderstorm 24 18 Wokha

A t-storm around in the a.m.

Zunheboto A morning t-storm; claring

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The Inter-Departmental Coordination Committee meeting underway on Tuesday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The InterDepartmental Coordination Committee (IDCC) meeting on “Registration of Births & Deaths in Nagaland” was held on Tuesday, at the Civil Secretariat, Kohima with commissioner & secretary, Economics & Statistics, Kevileno Angami as chairperson.

According to a DIPR report, Kevileno, who is also the chief registrar of Births & Deaths Nagaland, welcomed IDCC members and briefed them on the importance of the Civil Registration System (CRS) in the state. She also spoke on the ways forward, in order to achieve its goals and objectives.

The Committee deliberated on sensitising Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) during health camps, sensitising Anganwadi workers, highlighting the importance of CRS during teachers’ training programmes, compulsory birth certificates during school admission, sensitising schools on compulsory registration of birth, sensitisation of the importance of registration of Births & Deaths and the usage of CRS software by registrars of Births & Deaths.

For Online Registration of Births & Deaths, the agendas discussed were involvement of Information and Public Relations (IPR)

department for publicity of online registration of Births & Deaths, redirecting route/ traffic to ORGI web portal whenever applicants log in through IT&C application and exploring avenues for IT infrastructure in the state.

The Committee also proposed to organise a conference of District Economics & Statistics officers, district level officers and stakeholders in Kohima on the importance of the Civil Registration System.

The meeting was attended by director Census Operations, Anoop Khinchi, director of Economics & Statistics, Neidilhou Angami and officers from stakeholder departments.

DIMAPUR: Souther n Angami Youth Organization (SAYO) and Southern Angami Students Union (SASU) ogranised “Southern Angami Dzükou Expedition Day” on July 9 at Dzükou Valley.

In a press release, SAYO information & publicity secretary informed that advisor for Technical Education & Elections, Medo Yhokha in his speech said viewing Dzükou Valley through the lens of its landscape alone was not enough.

He pointed out that there were important issues that required in-depth retrospection and that, dwelling on the history of the past alone should not be enough.

The advisor said the greatest challenge that lie ahead of the community was to draw a roadmap of how Southern Angamis will sustain the value of Dzükou.

He challenged and called on the community to ponder how to patent the rights and ownership of Dzükou Valley.

In his speech, advisor for Youth Resources & Sports, Er. Zale Neikha said such programme has boosted the relationship of Southern Angami villages.

Such venture, he said,

Medo Yhokha (Left) and Er. Zale Neikha (Right) speaking at the expedition programme.

should be confined in their region alone.

In this regard, he encouraged other tribes and groups to undertake similar missions.

Observing that flora in the valley was decreasing or not blooming in abundance unlike the past, the advisor suggested that the age-old techniques be revived or to explore other means.

Delivering shor t speeches, Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO) president, Kevipodi Sophie spoke on how Dzükou Valley and

Kezoltsa were common properties of the Southern Angami as recognised by elders since time immemorial.

He asked the Southern Angamis to be polite to outsiders so that they could earn credibility and respect and at the same time enable people to yield a sense of conservation and responsibility for the valley while also enhancing economy.

SAYO president, Metekhrielie Mejura said the programme brought all

frontal leaders and public of Southern Angami to Dzükou and described it as a first of its kind for the people of the region.

E a r l i e r, S o u t h e r n Angami Culture Society (SACS) presented a folk song and Seyiekolie Beio presented song while forest ranger, Forest department, Keneikrul Noswe delivered a speech.

The programme was attended by over 250 people from Southern Angami villages and frontal organisations.

ARK Foundation conducts workshop, screening

Members of ARK Foundation, Light Way Society along with participants and others.

DIMAPUR: ARK Foundation in collaboration with Light way Society and supported by National Health Mission (NHM), conducted a “treatment literacy workshop and vol-

untary screening” for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) on Tuesday, at Light way society office, Pfütsero.

In a press release, ARK Foundation president,

Ketho Angami informed that project director, Light way society, Vesusayi Tetseo in his opening remarks exhorted the gathering on the importance of viral hepatitis awareness and

to know one’s own status.

Ketho Angami, who was the main speaker at the workshop touched upon core issues behind hepatitis which mostly resulted due to ignorance. He highlighted about hepatitis in general and also about viral hepatitis.

On the topic of viral hepatitis, he said there were different types of viral hepatitis—HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV and HEV. Out of these, the two strains of viral hepatitis B and C were considered lethal if left untreated, he informed.

He also spoke on routes of transmission, signs and symptoms, test, diagnosis and treatment and oriented participants on step-by-step procedures

of all the treatment aspect and informed that treatment was free of cost.

Ketho however, lamented that there was no proper facility in Pfütsero town and that one should travel to Phek District Hospital or Kohima NHAK to avail treatment.

In his concluding

remarks, Ketho clarified some common misconceptions about transmission saying that it did not transmit through mosquito bites, sweat, sharing of clothes or physical contact.

At the end of the programme, a voluntary testing for both HBV and HCV was conducted.

TNR asks public to reflect on ‘political choice’ DIMAPUR: Asserting that a time has come for “alternative politics” in Nagaland, The Naga Rising (TNR) on Tuesday appealed to the public “to reflect on the political choice” they make today.

In a statement, the core group of TNR asked the public if they wanted their children to inherit a system that guaranteed a better future or have the children leave the land because of the corrupt system.

It claimed that all was not well with the governance system and that there was recognition of the need for change.

TNR, however, said that the sense of taking responsibility to clean up the corrupt and dysfunctional system remained “a futile endeavour.”

Maintaining that TNR gave birth to Rising People’s Party (RPP) to be the change they want to see, the group said that since its inception, RPP has been able to raise high hopes among the public, especially the younger generation.

This, the group said, reconfirmed its conviction to be rededicated to the mission for which the party was created. As a new party, TNR said there was no better way to deal with challenges than remaining strong to the cause for which the party exists and to hold on to its ideals.

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‘Bulldozer justice’ reaches Assam HOUSE OF PRIME ACCUSED IN ABETMENT-TO-SUICIDE CASE DEMOLISHED

DIBRUGARH, JUL 12 (PTI): The double-storey residence of the prime accused, who allegedly abetted the suicide of an animal rights activist in Assam’s Dibrugarh, was demolished on Tuesday, police said.

The suicide has led to widespread outrage, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma meeting the family and apologising to them for the police failing to take action when the deceased’s father had filed several complaints of harrassment by the accused.

The Dibrugarh police and the civic administration have launched the demolition drive of Baidullah Khan’s house at Ghoramara area, a day after Special DGP (Law and Order) G P Singh visited the family of Vineet Bagaria.

A notice was issued and pasted at Khan’s residence last Friday, stating that the building was illegally constructed and violated all norms.

Policemen look on as the residence of Baidullah Khan is demolished.

Bagaria, 32, had allegedly hanged himself last Thursday after recording a video, blaming four people for mentally and physically harassing him and his family members.

Khan and another accused, Nishant Sharma, were arrested a day later from the Lumding railway station.

The family had rented out a shop to a person, who

Oppn prez candidate Yashwant Sinha to visit Assam today

Yashwant Sinha GUWAHATI, JUL 12 (PTI): Opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha is slated to arrive here on Wednesday to seek support from MLAs and MPs of opposition parties in Assam for the July 18 polls, state Congress President Bhupen Bora said here.

Sinha will arrive here on Wednesday afternoon by a chartered flight and meet opposition Congress MPs, MLAs, independent MLA

Akhil Gogoi, CPI(M) MLA Manoranjan Talukdar and independent Rajya Sabha MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan, Bora told reporters here on Tuesday.

NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu had visited Assam last week to campaign and had met the MPs and legislators of the ruling BJP and its allies the Asom Gana Parishad and United Peoples’ Party Liberal to seek support.

In the 126-member state legislative assembly, the ruling NDA has 79 seats with 63 from BJP, nine from AGP and seven from the UPPL. AIUDF chief and MP Badruddin Ajmal said that his party, which has 15 MLAs in the state legislature will also support Murmu.

had allegedly sublet it to Khan. The accused owned a motorbike showroom and opened a spare parts shop on the premises.

Bagaria asked Khan to leave, but the latter refused and allegedly threatened the family.

Bagaraia is the cofounder of Animal Welfare People and his father, Kailash Bagaria, is an Aam Aadmi Party member and a

SHILLONG, JUL 12 (PTI): The Meghalaya High Court has added a district council to a PIL as a respondent after the Airport Authority of India (AAI) informed it that the autonomous body imposes arbitrary license fees and certain officials make extortionist demands.

The AAI has also submitted that it had lodged complaints with the state government in this regard but nothing happened.

“It has also come to light that the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, under whose jurisdiction the airport at Umroi operates, imposes arbitrary license fees and certain officials make extortionist demands,” the court said.

“Since the authority of the KHADC to seek license fees and the extent thereof have been called into question, the KHADC is added

Conrad Sangma Sangma also said that if there is research based policymaking there will be better framework to ensure that the system as a whole works and to do that there is a need to build capacity for everyone.

“This programme is part of the larger goal in order to make sure that the system as a whole improves and the capacity of every individual improves,” he added.

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ther, late PA Sangma, the Chief Minister said he was a person with a very tall personality with diverse background in law, journalism, teaching and politics.

“He was a person who had an understanding of Law and had experience both in the Judiciary as a person who had been practicing Law himself and had experience in policymaking as a Legislator after he entered politics. So it is only befitting that this fellowship programme is named after him,” he added.

Law Minister James K Sangma said that the launch was also the realization of the vision of seeing the boosting of governance and student engagements as well as capacity building exercises of the officers of the State.

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was extended, only a few responses have been received till July 6.

The state sought more time to process them.

The AAI, however, has submitted that the exercise of inviting offers may not yield any fruitful result since the state has to identify suitable areas in consultation with the AAI before negotiating with the land owners and taking steps for outright purchase or acquisition.

Appearing for AAI, Assistant Solicitor General N Mozika said that it is essential to obtain land to ensure that there is a fullfledged airport to service the state and which will cut the travelling time between Assam capital Guwahati and Shillong.

He asserted that the development of an airport will lead to several ancillary businesses coming up boost-

AFFIDAVIT (DECLARATION) Date 08/07/2022 Regd. No. 1492 I, Shri. Logubu Kent, resident of Daklane Colony, Kohima District, Nagaland, do hereby affirm and declare as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my correct and official name is Logubu Kent.

3. That however in my Appointment Order and Academic records my name has been entered and recorded as Logubu Rengma (Appointment Order) and Logvübu Rengma (Academic Records).

4. That the name Logubu Kent, Logubu Rengma and Logvübu Rengma refers to one and the same person i.e., myself.

5. That this affidavit is made to declare that my correct and official name as Logubu Kent and the same shall be used for all official purposes and future references.

6. That this affidavit shall be used as a proof of evidence of the fact and proof as mentioned above and also to be used for rectification if arises in future.

That the statements in the above paras are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false has been stated. I signed this affidavit before the Competent Authority at Kohima, on this the 8th day of July, 2022.

Deponent k-1578/22 AffidAvit I, Smti. Thongkoi, W/o Army No. 12994190N NK. K. Langhen, presently residing in H. No. 567, Ward No. 7, Chumukedima, Nagaland do, hereby solemnly declare on oath and state as under:1. I state that I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. I state that my name has been inadvertently entered as Tongkoi due to clerical mistake in my husband's service book records.

3. I state that Thongkoi is my official and correct name, as such, Thongkoi and Tongkoi stand for the same person and for my name alone. However, for clarity and convenience, henceforth, I shall always be known and referred by my correct name i.e.

Thongkoi.

4. I state that I am swearing in this affidavit to declare that the name Thongkoi is my official and correct name and hence I shall always be referred and known by my name Thongkoi for all future records and purpose.

5. I state that the statements given above in this affidavit and those stated in paragraph Nos. 1 to 4 above are all correct to my knowledge and nothing is false or incorrect.

And, I sign this affidavit before the Notary Public in Dimapur on this the 12th day of July, 2022 DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed on oath and signed by the deponent th before me in Dimapur on this the 12 day of July, 2022.

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as a respondent. Advocate for the State will furnish the particulars pertaining to the added respondent,” a division bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee said in an order on Monday.

The bench, also comprising Justice W Diengdoh, was hearing a PIL seeking development of the airport at Umroi, located a few kilometres away from the state capital Shillong.

The AAI has also submitted that there is considerable difficulty in even supplies being sought for a small airport at Umroi since bidders are required to obtain a trade license to be eligible even to bid.

The state government has informed the court that though an Expression of Interest from the general public was sought for land to expand the airport and the time for receiving responses

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SHILLONG, JULY 12: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, inaugurated the P.A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research at the Yojana Bhawan here on Tuesday with the concept of having fellowship and researchbased policymaking, that he said had “been missing” for a very long time.

“Though we have bureaucrats and legislators, we are not experts in a number of minor details that are very important for proper law making and the larger goal is to ensure that the people are put first by this unique collaboration from the Judiciary and the Legislative side for the larger interest of the people,” he said.

AGARTALA, JUL 12 (PTI): A woman was stabbed to death in full public view by a 25-year-old man in Tripura’s Dhalai district for lodging a complaint against him for tormenting her, police said on Tuesday.

The woman, a divorcee, had befriended Rahul Dhar through Facebook. He used to allegedly “mentally disturb” her for quite some time.

The woman went to Dhar’s house on Sunday evening and told her mother to stop her son from disturbing her, following which she took an autorickshaw to return home. But Dhar chased her and forcibly dragged her down from the vehicle at Bhubancherra village in Kamalpur subdivision and started stabbing her with a knife.

“She died on the spot due to multiple stab wounds,” an officer said.

An FIR has been lodged against Dhar, but no arrest has been made so far, Inspector General (Law and Order) Arindam Nath told PTI.

Manipur landslide: No more bodies found, 9 still missing

IMPHAL, JUL 12 (IANS): Search operations by multiple agencies, including the army, continued on Tuesday for the 13th day to locate nine more missing people after the devastating landslide at a railway construction site in Manipur’s Noney district, where at least 52 were killed, officials said.

A defence spokesman said that till Monday, 52 bodies, mostly of Territorial Army soldiers were recovered, while no more body was unearthed on Tuesday.

An official of the Noney district administration said that the search operations by the Army, Territorial Army, the National and State Disaster Response Force has been going on uninterruptedly since the catastrophic landslide on the intervening night of June 29 and 30, burying alive a large number of people, mostly Territorial Army, Railway employees, workers and villagers in the debris.

Eighteen persons were

An NDRF personnel with a sniffer dog at the landslide site. (File) rescued alive and hospitalized in the incident.

State Relief and Disaster Minister Awangbow Newmai, who visited the spot sixth time on Tuesday, said that a review meeting would be held after three days in which the continuation of the search operation would be decided.

He said that the review meeting has been called on considering the hardship faced by the officials and

volunteers who had been carrying out the search operation for 13 days without any break.

The Territorial Army soldiers were deployed at Tupul for security to the railway works, part of the Rs 14,320 crore broad gauge Jiribam-Imphal railway project, being executed by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), to connect the Manipur capital on the rail network by 2024.

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chartered accountant.

The Special DGP said police would not allow ‘Baahubali’ (muscle power) culture in part of the state.

The progress of the investigation is being closely monitored and a lookout notice has been issued to nab the two absconding accused and their associates at the earliest, Singh said. ‘’We have sent several directives in the last two days to every police station to take action against criminals and musclemen who violate the law,” he said.

Steps are being taken to bring all cases against the accused during the last two years so that the case diary can be strengthened and a strong charge sheet submitted, the officer said.

The Dibrugarh police have been directed to submit the charge sheet of this case within 60 days, he said, adding that the Dibrugarh police inspector had been transferred for negligence.

Woman stabbed to death in Tripura

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022

(Declaration for Correction of Name & Date of Birth) Regd. No. : 621/2022 Date : 12/07/2022 I, Sub (GD) K C BARmAN Regimental No. JC-2201377M, ASSAM RIFLES, GOVT. OF INDIA & S/o JOGENDRA NATH, permanent resident of MEJBILL VILL. P.O- JOGENDRA NAGAR, Dist. ALIPURDUAR, WEST BENGAL, PIN CODE-736204 do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That, inadvertently my SON name & Date of Birth (B.O.B) in my SERVICE BOOK is recorded a “ALOK DEB” and D.O.B as “31-05-2001” which is incorrect. As the correct name of my SON is “(ALOK DEY BARmAN)” and his Correct D.O.B is “31-05-2002”. Which is also correctly mentioned in all his Legal Documents including his BIRTH CERTIFICATE. 3. That, this affidavit is made to correct my son name from “ALOK DEB” to “ALOK DEY BARmAN” and D.O.B from “31-05-2001” to “31-05-2002”.

4. That henceforth, my SON shall be called “ALOK DEY BARmAN” and his D.O.B shall be “31-05-2002” and shall be use the same in all his future correspondences and records.

5. That, the statements made in Para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and my consent thereto.

DECLARANT Solemnly affirmed and declared by the above named Declarant, who is also being identified by an ADVOCATE, Regd. & Sealed by NOTARY PUBLIC on this 12th Day of JULY 2022 at DIMAPUR, NAGALAND. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-3348/22

ing the state’s economy.

The bench said it is for the state government to take a call.

The matter will be listed on August 1 when the state authorities were asked to indicate their “considered

opinion” on whether or not it needs a bigger airport.

“If the administration does not want development or is not proactive in such regard which may create job opportunities for the residents in the State upon

ensuring that the ecological balance and the environment are not disturbed to any great extent, the Court cannot have an agenda of its own to force development down the administration’s throat,” the order read.

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Dated 12/07/2022

This is to inform all the Share-Holders of NZON NYU MPCS Ltd. Dimapur that there will be a Share-Holders General Meeting on 19th July 2022. at 11.00 am in the Conference Hall of Rengma HoHo, Tseminyu.

Therefore, all the Share-Holders/Nominees are requested to attend the meeting without fail. Lunch shall be provided.

List of Share-Holders given below.

Sd/Chairman NZON NYU MPCS LTD. Dimapur

NzoN NYU MPCS Ltd. diMaPUr LiSt of SHarE HoLdErS HoLdErS of 50 SHarES 1. Mr. Yaskha Kent.

3. Dr. Khasu Kath.

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Mr. Khentsu Lorin.

Baptist Church, Tseminyu N. Town.

Rengma Baptist Church, Dimapur.

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Mr. Joshua Lorin.

HoLdErS of 20 SHarES 1. Mr. Athonlo Lorin.

3. Mr. Benjamin Lorin.

5. Mr. Awa Lorin.

7. Mr. Lathonpfu Kath.

9. Dr. Shwesubu Kemp.

11. Mr. Rusilo Khing.

13. Er. Njilo Kemp.

15. Mrs. Ayhunle Tep. 17. Baptist Church, Kohima (W. Dept.).

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Mr. Ajo Lorin.

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Mr. Shwehilo Keppen.

Ms. Avino Keppen.

Mr. Ruchuseng Seb. Mrs. Hengwale Thong.

C. R. B. C, Tseminyu.

Baptist Church, Zisunyu.

HoLdErS of 10 SHarES 1. Mr. Daniel Kent.

3. Mr. Gwasolo Kent.

5. Mr. Danilo Kent.

7. Mrs. Shenyule Kent (D).

9. Mr. S. Ashwe Seb Regma.

11. Mr. Ronga Kent (N).

13. Mr. Shvusimvu Semp.

15. Mr. Honshu Tep. 17. Mr. Cheni Thong.

19. Mr. Logubu Tsela.

21. Mr. Shalo Khing.

23. Ms. Unice Khing.

25. Mrs. Soyhunle Khing.

27. Mr. Kewashwe Keppen.

29. Mr. Kenyuseng Tep. 31. Mrs. Kenyuyhunle Kent.

33. Mr. Jwenbu Kent (Tsemi).

35. Dr. Josef Keppen.

37. Rushvulo Kent.

39. Mrs. Chamba Tep. 41. Ms. Jacqueline Tep. 43. Mr. Senlo Kath.

45. Mr. Rushvulo Tsela.

47. Mr. Hilo Cheng.

49. Mr. Sokenyei Tep. 51. Mr. Phenchwinga Keppen.

53. Phenwhenyu Women Gr. A. 55. Er. Gwanyelo Keppen.

57. Mr. Isaya Keppen.

59. Ms. Esther Keppen.

61. Mrs. Awa. 63. Mr. Nnoseng Thong.

65. Mr. Tekhenlo Kent.

67. Mr. Zenlozu Kent.

69. Mr. Shahilo Tep.

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Mrs. Lily Seb Rengma.

Mr. Sherhunlo Kent. (R).

Mr. Daniel Rengma.

Mr. Kam Tep. Mr. Hisinlo Keppen.

Mr. Gwasinlo Kemp. (Rengma Pani).

Ms. Kenyulo Khing.

Mr. Hyunilo Khing.

Mr. Vito Keppen.

Mr. Yhunri Kent (Tsemi).

Mr. Tsonthonga (Gvukha).

Mr. Ruchuseng Semp.

Mr. Rushuyhun Kent.

Mrs. Neilo Keppen.

Dr. Yhuntilo Tep. Mr. Tesinlo Tep. Mrs. Shyerhinle Keppen.

Mr. Hinilo Kent.

Mrs. Shwenyule Kent (G).

Mr. John Tep. Er. Kezon Kez. Phenwhenyu Baptist Church.

Phenwhenyu Women Gr. B. Mrs. Lathong Keppen.

Mr. Solomon Keppen.

Mr. Kohoi Kez. Mr. Jonrhi Rengma.

Mr. H.K. Rengma.

Mrs. Hengwale Khing.

Mr. Watilo Tep. Mr. Joshua Tep.

HoLdErS of 40 SHarES 1. Dr. T.K. Rengma.

HoLdErS of 30 SHarES 1. Er. Kedayhun Kent.

3. Tseminyu Baptist Church.

Note:- SL.No. 1 to 54. Registered and list circulated during the General Meeting held on 08-07-2000.

SL. No. 55 to 70. Registered after the General Meeting i.e. 8th July 2000.

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Sena to support NDA candidate Murmu: Uddhav

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended till further orders the interim bail of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair in a case lodged against him in the Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh for allegedly outraging religious sentiments.

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna was told by Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, that it wants to file a counter affidavit to Zubair’s plea seeking quashing of the FIR lodged in the case.

Raju said that since Zubair has already been granted bail in the matter, there should not be any objection from his side to grant time to file the affidavit.

Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for Zubair, said he has already been granted interim bail till Tuesday by the vacation bench of this court and they would also like to file their reply to the counter affidavit to be filed by the state government.

The bench then asked the Uttar Pradesh government to file its response in four weeks and listed the plea for a final hearing on September 7.

It said that rejoinder, if any needs to be filed by Zubair’s side, then it should be filed in two weeks thereafter.

Rahul leaves for abroad, to return by Sunday

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NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday left for a short personal visit abroad.

Sources said the former Congress president left this morning and is likely to return by Sunday, ahead of the Presidential election and the Monsoon session of Parliament on July 18.

The party did not disclose any details of his visit and termed it personal. Gandhi will skip a crucial party meeting for preparations of the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ and internal elections of the Congress on Thursday, where all general secretaries, in-charges and PCC presidents have been invited.

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DEOGHAR, JUL 12 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled multiple projects in Jharkhand, including an airport in Deoghar, besides laying foundation stones for fresh development initiatives.

He flagged off a Kolkata-bound Indigo flight from the new 653-acre airport, built at a cost of Rs 401 crore.

Modi said the new initiatives would go a long way in boosting development in eastern India.

The prime minister also stated that the projects, totaling Rs 16,800 crore, would give a huge impetus to Jharkhand’s connectivity,

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and strengthen sectors such as energy, health, faith and tourism.

“When steps are taken to improve the lives for common citizens, national assets are created and new opportunities of national development emerge...The new projects not only benefit Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal but also accelerate development in east India,” he said, addressing people here.

Of the projects inaugurated by the PM during the day are an in-patient department (IPD) and an operation theatre at AIIMS, Deoghar.

He also dedicated two railway initiatives to people

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gation halls for pilgrims, were inaugurated by the PM. Modi said the airport and the facilities at the temple complex would promote tourism.

“Around 70 new locations have been connected through airports, heliports and water aerodromes in the last 5-6 years under the Centre’s UDAN scheme.

Today, people can travel on along 400 new air routes.

More than one crore people have access to affordable air travel, many for the first time,” he said.

The PM also unveiled energy infrastructure proj-

ects, including the BokaroAngul section of Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra pipeline of GAIL. “We are taking many historic decisions for converting deprivation into opportunities,” he asserted, adding that the GAIL pipeline section will expand the gas distribution network in 11 districts of Jharkhand and Odisha.

The prime minister said that efforts had been underway over the past eight years to strengthen the infrastructure of railways, roadways and airways in the region.

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of using these government agencies to fix political rivals and opponents. Now, the agencies are being “shamelessly” misused, the former Union ministers told reporters here.

He said some Shiv Sena MPs were pressuring Uddhav Thackeray to support the NDA candidate for the presidential polls.

Sinha said if he wins the presidential polls, “such things will stop the next day of taking oath” as the post of president is the highest position of the constitution and it carries a lot of dignity.

“If it has its use, apart from being the formal head of a state, then it is to use those powers and moral authority and ensure a govern-

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ment runs on the right track, not with confrontation but with dialogue,” he said.

“If a president gives advice to a prime minister after calling him, then it becomes difficult for any PM to completely deny it,” said Sinha.

Referring to the rule of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sinha said politics based on consensus has now ended. Now, there is politics of conflict, said the former Union minister.

When reporters asked Sinha how much difference he finds between the BJP under Vajpayee and now, he replied, “The BJP is dead and gone”.

“At that time, within party and outside party consensus was the main thing which no longer is there,” he claimed.

He also said atmosphere is prevailing in the country and the elections are being held under extraordinary circumstances.

“If somebody is a Hindu, he is scared of Muslim and if somebody is Muslim, he scared of Hindu. Society has been divided on communal lines,” said Sinha.

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Zubair’s interim bail extended by SC in UP case

CHANDIGARH, JUL 12 (PTI): Combined opposition candidate for presidential polls Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday said the country does not need a “silent president” but the one who uses his moral authority and discretion.

Sinha said this as he accused the BJP-led Union government of misusing central agencies against its political rivals.

Sinha, who was here to seek support for the July 18 presidential polls, said if elected he will stop the misuse of central agencies like the ED, CBI and the Income Tax Department.

The country does not want a “silent president” but the one who uses his discretion and moral authority, he stressed.

Sinha said he has spent 60 years in the administration and public life. “In 60 years, I never saw as much terror of the government agencies as I am witnessing now,” he said.

He said when he was the finance minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, he never thought

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NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate has opposed the anticipatory bail plea

by Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram in the alleged Chinese visas scam, saying that the investigation so far has revealed his involvement in the present offence which endangers national security for financial gains.

In its July 11 status report, the agency stated that success in an interrogation would elude if the accused knows that he is protected and the grant of anticipatory bail in economic offences would definitely hamper an effective investigation.

The agency informed that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages and shall be prejudiced if details are disclosed at this stage as Karti is a sitting member of Parliament and highly influential and urged that the status of the probe be perused from the case record.

“The present offence of endangering national security for financial gains to the detriment of the general public of the country is severe Economic offence having a detrimental impact on the economy and the society,”

ED said adding that Karti is a flight risk and allegedly has criminal antecedents. “The investigation conducted so far reveals the involvement of the applicant. The investigation is at a preliminary and crucial stage and the findings of the investigation if presented in open court may prejudice the investigation by the department. It is, therefore, requested that the current status of the investigation may be perused by the court from the case record,” said the status report.

“The investigation being conducted by the department is still in its preliminary stages and if the same is disclosed at this stage, the investigation by the department shall be prejudiced, the Applicant being a sitting member of Parliament and a highly influential individual,” it added.

ED has registered the money laundering case against Karti and others in the alleged scam about the issuance of a visa to 263 Chinese nationals in 2011 when his father P Chidambaram was the home minister. Justice Poonam A Bamba, on Tuesday, listed Karti’s anticipatory bail plea for hearing on August 18 after the counsel for ED informed that Additional Solicitor General SV Raju was not available.

The investigating agency orally said that its earlier assurance concerning no coercive action against Karti would extend till the next date.

After getting the support of some regional parties like the BJD, YSR Congress, BSP, AIADMK, TDP, JDS, Shiromani Akali Dal and now Shiv Sena, the vote share of Murmu has already crossed 60 per cent. It was around 50 per cent at the time of her nomination on June 24.

Major non-BJP parties like the Congress, TMC and NCP have named Yashwant Sinha, a former union minister, as the joint nominee for the presidential elections.

Murmu and Sinha travelled to some more states on Tuesday seeking the support of legislators for their candidature.

M u r mu , w h o wa s in Amaravati in Andhra

Thackeray recalled that the Shiv Sena had backed United Progressive Alliance’s (UPA’s) nominees Pratibha Patil and Pranab Mukherjee in the Presidential polls held in 2007 and 2012 respectively, even though the Sena was a constituent of the BJPled National Democratic Alliance(NDA) at that time.

“Even at that time, the Shiv Sena had thought beyond politics and did what is good for the country,” Thackeray said.

Murmu met BJP MPs and MLAs from West Bengal to seek their support.

BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar and Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the opposition in the state assembly, along with central leaders of the party were present at the hour-long meeting held in a hotel in Kolkata.

Around 65 MLAs and 16 MPs of the saffron party were present at the meeting and assured her of support in the presidential poll, according to sources in the state unit of the BJP.

Annexure –l Affix self attested recent passport size photograph

I undertake that all the information furnished above by me are correct. In case of any information found to be false I understand that my candidature will be cancelled.

Place : Date : Signature of applicant

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Visa scam: Probe reveals involvement of Karti, ED to HC

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Pradesh, said her candidature for the post of President was the “manifestation of social justice and women empowerment”.

Sinha, who was in Chandigarh, said the country does not need a “silent president” but the one who uses his or her moral authority and discretion.

Sinha said this at a news conferene in Chandigarh as he accused the BJP-led Union government of misusing central agencies against its political rivals.

In Mumbai, most MPs of Shiv Sena had urged Thackeray to back Murmu’s candidature. The Sena has 19 MPs in the Lok Sabha including 18 from Maharashtra. It has three MPs in the Rajya Sabha.

“I am clarifying my stand. Tribal leaders of my party told me that this is the first time that a woman from the tribal community is getting the chance to become the president. Respecting their views, we have decided to back Droupadi Murmu’s candidature,” Thackeray said at his news conference.

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“Actually going by the present political atmosphere, I should not have backed her (Murmu) because she is a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). But we are not narrow-minded,” he said while acknowledging that this is the first occasion wherein a tribal woman is getting the opportunity to become the President.

“Nobody pressured me in the meeting of Sena MPs,” Thackeray said, referring to the meeting of Sena MPs held at his residence in Mumbai a day earlier.

Thackeray’s ally Congress said the Sena decision was “unfathomable”.

“The Shiv Sena is a part of Maha Vikas Aghadi, but it has not discussed its decision with us. It is unfathomable why the party is supporting Murmu when its government (in Maharashtra) was brought down in a non-democratic way,” senior Maharashtra Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat said in a statement. The NCP is the other constituent of the MVA.

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MUMBAI/AMARAVATI (AP), JUL 12 (PTI): Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday announced his party’s support to NDA’s Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu in growing backing for the tribal leader and sparking fresh divisions within the opposition which has fielded Yashwant Sinha.

The announcement that came as a setback for the opposition camp was made by Thackeray at a news conference in Mumbai. With this, the vote share of parties who have extended support to Murmu for the July 18 Presidential elections has crossed 60 per cent. The Shiv Sena is virtually split into two factions, one led by Uddhav Thackeray, a former chief minister, and another by Eknath Shinde who became the CM last month with BJP support after his revolt against the former. The Shinde faction has already extended support to Murmu.

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Replacing plastic culture

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ith effect from July 1, the government of India has banned the manufacture, sale and use of identified single-use plastic items like plates, cups, straws, trays, and polystyrene.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about India’s move in this direction from the ramparts of the Lal Quila on January 26, 2019. Thereafter, a notification was issued on August 12, 2021. The implementation notification was issued in January this year and the order became effective from July 1,2022.

The ban will impact everyday use such as ear buds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons. With a population of 1.35 billion, India is saddled with more than 550,000 tons of mismanaged plastic waste reaching the ocean every year. Experts have estimated that annual waste generation in India will increase to 165 million tonnes by 2030. This means that around 66,000 hectares of land is needed to set up a landfill site which is 10 metres high and can hold up to 20 years’ waste. With global concerns on the threat posed on the environment by plastic, the ban will cause much problems since alternatives are not easily available. Scientists estimate that every square mile of oceans contains about 46,000 pieces of floating plastic. Plastics take around 500 to 1000 years to completely degrade due to the presence of complex polymers. As a result, till now whatever bit of plastic has ever been manufactured or used by us can be found in some form or the other on the planet. According to The World Economic Forum study done on plastic pollution around the world, Oceans will have more plastics than fish by 2050, if plastic pollution continues to rise. India’s contribution to plastic waste that is dumped into the world’s oceans every year is a massive 60%. The challenge is on curbing the use of plastic but the bigger challenge is on how to dispose off tons of garbage? Experts have pointed out that plastic pollution cannot be curbed with laws but implementation which environmentalists stressed, was all about proper disposal of plastic waste. With population explosion, coupled with improved life style of people, results in increased generation of solid wastes in urban as well as rural areas of the country. In India like all other sectors there is a marked distinction between the solid waste from urban and rural areas.

However, due to ever increasing urbanization, fast adoption of ‘Use & Throw’ concept and equally fast communication between urban and rural areas the gap between the two is diminishing. Why it is difficult to effectively ban plastic is because of its low cost, ease of manufacture and resistance to water, versatile plastics are widely used in packaging products, ranging from a paper clip to aircraft to space ships. What is needed is alternative to plastic items especially in packaging and carry bags. Earlier, brown paper bags were used but the weight they could hold was limited unlike plastic bags. Besides not being water proof, 70 percent of the “new” bags provided at stores are made from recycled paper themselves. Plastic bags are easily available and convenient. It will be a big task replace single-use plastic primarily since customers are not charged for carry bags. Disposal should be given equal priority as banning plastic otherwise, all the slogans will remain meaningless and the government would be biting off more than it can chew.

DailyDevotion The Spiritually Self-Seeking Church

…till we all come…to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ…

—Ephesians 4:13 Reconciliation means the restoring of the relationship between the entire human race and God, putting it back to what God designed it to be. This is what Jesus Christ did in redemption. The church ceases to be spiritual when it becomes self-seeking, only interested in the development of its own organization. The reconciliation of the human race according to His plan means realizing Him not only in our lives individually, but also in our lives collectively. Jesus Christ sent apostles and teachers for this very purpose— that the corporate Person of Christ and His church, made up of many members, might be brought into being and made known. We are not here to develop a spiritual life of our own, or to enjoy a quiet spiritual retreat. We are here to have the full realization of Jesus Christ, for the purpose of building His body.

Am I building up the body of Christ, or am I only concerned about my own personal development? The essential thing is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ— “… that I may know Him…” (Philippians 3:10). To fulfill God’s perfect design for me requires my total surrender— complete abandonment of myself to Him. Whenever I only want things for myself, the relationship is distorted. And I will suffer great humiliation once I come to acknowledge and understand that I have not really been concerned about realizing Jesus Christ Himself, but only concerned with knowing what He has done for me.

My goal is God Himself, not joy nor peace, Nor even blessing, but Himself, my God. Am I measuring my life by this standard or by something less?

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We have, I fear, confused power with greatness. ~ Stewart Udall

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How India can meet its power needs and energy transition goals

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nherent contradictions have long tangled the wires of India’s power sector, adding vulnerability to the Indian economy, and its commitment to clean energy.

To be sure, the government has drawn up an aggressive roadmap for the transition to clean energy. However, lack of infrastructure investments by bleeding distribution companies (discoms) are stymieing these plans.

As a result, states are not only underperforming on their central renewable purchase obligation (RPO) goals, but are also largely unable to meet the often-lower targets set for themselves.

So, how can India meet its power needs, and energy transition goals?

Three things need to happen: • A sharp increase in renewable energy (RE) installations • Higher spending on grid infrastructure, and

value chain to cope with the rising share of intermittent RE power • Effective, and consistent policies to win the confidence of investors, and attract professional capabilities Let’s examine these intertwined necessities.

CRISIL Research’s transition modelling and analysis indicates that in the first decade of energy transition, 80 percent of capacity additions would be for non-fossil fuels, versus the opposite in the decade till 2020. Thus, reaching 50 percent RE generation by 2030, as targeted under COP26, is ambitious. However, tripling the RE share (excluding hydro) from 11 percent now to around 36 percent is possible — and will be a feat in itself.

For this to happen, investments in grid infrastructure, smart meters, energy storage, and new business models to handle intermittent power are inevitable.

Such expenditure will

have to be driven by India’s 45-odd state discoms.

But financial inefficiencies stemming from bad karma and operational logjams have left them with little ability to do so. Add policy U-turns, poor implementation of annual tariff revisions, and inadequate disclosure of financials, and what you have is high vulnerability.

All that has meant debtor days (receivables from customers of the top 15 states, accounting for 85 percent of India’s power consumption) rising to 130140 days as compared to an ideal benchmark of 30-60 days, and payments outstanding of Rs 2.2 lakhcrore.

The discoms’ dues to power generators stand at ~Rs 110,551 crore as on June 2022. Further, debt requirements are increasing with interest payments surging, even as operations bleed.

Non-receipt of such monies is why generators

haven’t been able to shore up coal stocks despite a sharp 7.9 percent uptick in power demand in fiscal 2022. Attempts have been made to course correct.

With UDAY, nearly Rs. 2.2 lakh-crore of discom debt was transferred in 2016 to corresponding state governments, paving the way for investments, and borrowings to trim system losses.

However, political interventions to keep subsidising power, alongside systemic inefficiencies have erased potential benefits.

Further, low demand during the pandemic, especially from high-paying industrial customers, amplified the payment crisis.

It was the short-term liquidity infusion of Rs. 1.35 lakh-crore through the Aatmanirbhar package that prevented a ballooning of this crisis.

Fast-forward to 2022.

The government has approved the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to give discoms

another chance to take corrective actions, and gain funding access.

Some corrective steps have failed, some partially succeeded and the results of the rest are awaited.

However, the RDSS, along with amendments in the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), and the recent announcement of the Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) waiver, can help the distribution sector build investor confidence.

Further, the recent open access rules will drive green power usage among commercial and industrial consumers. The LPSC waiver can enable discoms to regularise the significant dues to generators. It’s a win-win scheme — it prevents deterioration in discoms’ financials, and averts penalties, while assuring payments to generators over 48 months.

But there are several monitorables. How generators cope with the higher interest cost arising from

receivables being staggered over 48 months, and how the government handles this funding bears watching.

For long, discoms have grappled with cash flows and dues. The ability to generate cash is crucial since subsidised electricity sales, systemic inefficiencies, and interest on legacy debt will not vanish overnight.

While the modalities of the LPSC scheme are awaited, funding for it would be a handy crutch for discoms. It will be the first step to transforming this segment of the power value chain. Hopefully, it will lead to generation of ‘swachh’ power, paid for by ‘swachh’ discoms.

Hetal Gandhi is Director, and Surbhi Kaushal is Associate Director, at CRISIL Research. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.

(As published in Moneycontrol)

Post-mortem

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Delayed Naga solution: A consequence of disunity

ince the signing of the Framework Agreement on 3rd August 2015 between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India, every Naga has been yearning for the Naga Political Solution irrespective of age, tribe and geographical location.

Now, it is almost seven years into the negotiations but still no sign of any outcome. Many good leaders and citizens, young and old have died while waiting for the impending solution.

The Government of India has been dragging the Naga issue for too long as an election manifesto. One has become sceptical whenever the GOI pronounces anything regarding the Naga solution. They keep on stating that the Naga solution shall be settled before or after the election, or as a Christmas gift, etc. But, they were all just propaganda that has never happened.

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him with shawls, vase-coats, mufflers, machetes, spheres, etc.

Thus, the interlocutor for Naga peace talks became the governor of Nagaland. Many thought that the saviour has come and would bring the most awaited Naga Solution. But, with much confusion and criticism, he left Nagaland.

Subsequently, Shri Ak Mishra came into the limelight and is now heading the negotiation with various political parties, groups and organizations.

Initially, the signing of the Framework Agreement occurred between the NSCN (IM) and the GOI. But, with time and situation, various other political groups and organizations came to the scene. Then, different opinions, propaganda, and views have been pouring into the boiling pot turning into a melting pot. Thus, it has become difficult for one to predict the outcome.

Instead of a solution, it has been breeding parties, disunity,

hatred, and allegations. The only option for the melting pot is to blend or break down.

Disunity and ism have taken their root in our land. We always tend to judge one another based on tribes, parties, groups, etc.

This nature is destroying the very potential and growth of the Nagas. As Naga, it is irrational to differentiate and discriminate against ourselves based on language, culture, physical appearances or geographical features, etc.

Every Naga has been fighting and sacrificing for the cause of the Nagas. As Shri Neingoulo Krome, the Secretary-General of the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) rightly states, “Naga history is written in blood, fires, and ashes and every Naga family has lost a son, or daughter, or father or mother.”

Therefore, Naga movement for Independence had claimed

thousands of innocent lives and need to undertake with all seriousness. One must not override the Naga future and aspiration by enforcing self interest and political ideology.

It is time for every individual, party and organization to rethink, and come together under one umbrella.

Through this, a comprehensive and successful dialogue can take place. It is pointless to keep meeting the GOI when we have not done our homework. The mediation of the interlocutor is pointless while creating more parties and divisions among the Nagas. Hence, it is paving a highway for the GOI to apply the policy of the divide and rule policy. As long as the Nagas stay divided, a solution is impossible.

It will be just a utopia.

Regretfully, Nagas will remain underdeveloped. Resulting in corruption and illegal activities such as taxation, extortion,

Rejoinder to Nagaland Olympic Association

efer to the rejoinder issued in various papers where the Nagaland Olympic Association claims to be “functioning with utmost transparency with utmost efforts to maintain best practices.”

1. The excuse that I do not attend office is not convincing because in the first place, my service to the NOA is voluntary.

Do all the members attend office everyday compulsorily? If all are to be taken on board for any discussion, why not immediate information be sent to the office bearers? Was any information given at all for such meetings?

2. The office of the NOA has all along taken the name of the Executive Council for whatever decisions and instructions issued.

How many Annual General Meetings (AGMs), or extraordinary meetings of the General Assembly, the Executive Council or any Committees have been held from 2018 till date? I would like to see the minutes of such meetings and the signatories of the attendees who were present in such meetings, what agenda/ issues were discussed and what decisions arrived at.

3. Article 12 of the Constitution requires that an audit be carried out once every year. Article 12 clause (ii) states that the Executive Council shall appoint Auditor to audit the accounts of the Association. Article 13, Clause (v) sub-clause (b) states that the Treasurer shall prepare and submit an annual income and expenditure account together with an audited balance sheet.

So, when and where did the Executive Council convene such meeting to appoint a “registered chartered accountant”? Conducting regular audit is a best practice

to maintain transparency. This is the make and break of any club, society or association.

I stated that during my tenure as the Treasurer i.e. till December 2020, not a single audit was carried out for reasons best known to them. I am glad to hear that audit has been carried out. Perhaps the expenditure statements from those individuals who could not submit their accounts of Rs. 70 lakhs or so have also submitted the financial statements which they could not for the last 2(two) years till I was holding the post of Treasurer.

Public can imagine the veracity of such a statement!

If the NOA is working with utmost transparency and best practices as claimed, why only “authorised agencies” can check the audit report? Who would they be? Someone appointed

by NOA? If it is, as they say, an “open book”, then please publish the audit reports in the public domain since everyone has a right to know as we are all stakeholders. The accounts of any public organisations which receive government assistance or funds are liable for any member of the public to examine. Failure to do so would tantamount to mere word-play by the Association to confuse the general public.

4. With regard to the NOA logo, the crux of the issue has not been addressed or answered.

Where and when was the decision taken to use English words in the Logo? Was it by an individual? if not, publish the names of the members of the Executive Council and the minutes of such said meeting. It is hoped that there is no manipulation in this regard.

5. The NOA office complex was originally formulated,

planned and constructed for the Civil Services Club when Shri Lalhuma was the Chief Secretary. It is a Government funded and executed project on allotted land which remained half completed without fund for years. Therefore, this issue has been raised to get clarity on the history of the building. The NOA in its ‘transparent functioning’ has never disclosed to the public that the building in question was originally meant for the All India Services to have a Civil Services Club but was diverted to become a sports complex, thereby denying the Civil Services of its recreational centre in the State Capital.

It is heartening to know that the authority decided to give it to the NOA. Still then, certain expenditures must have been involved in completing the building including expenditures on furnishings, fittings and office equipment.

6. I did leave during the inauguration of the building and also the AGM. When I went to attend the inauguration programme of the building, I found that my name had been printed in the programme to present the vote of thanks. I was informed, not requested, only that morning to propose the vote of thanks. I politely declined saying that I will not be able to do so at such short notice. Despite this, my name was printed for which I was unhappy. I narrated this to a friend sitting next to me and then left the venue. Any self-respecting individual with a conscience will walk away from such instances that are purposely designed and orchestrated to humiliate and undermine one’s dignity.

As for the AGM held on

08th July 2022, Article 8 clause (i) of the Constitution provides that the Annual General Assembly shall be held in the first quarter of every year. Article 16 states that the Notice for Annual General Assembly should be given 30 days prior. And whereas, an Executive meeting was held on 08th June.

A notice NOA/AGM/01/2022 dated 22nd June was circulated calling for the Annual General Meeting to be held on 08th July 2022. One can discern whether the Constitution is followed / adhered to in letter and spirit, as against the claim of the NOA to “functioning with utmost transparency with utmost efforts to maintain best practices.”

7. The NOA has maintained utter silence on the Sports Policy. It is a known fact that the Hon’ble Chief Minister is also the President of the NOA. It is understood if he cannot be always present to attend to the works of the Association because of his busy schedules. But, we also have an NOA office bearer who is Advisor to the Chief Minister.

It is expected that there should have been seamless coordination between the NOA and the State Government, but such has not been the case, which is disappointingly unfortunate to say the least.

Keeping these in mind, it would be in the interest of transparency and accountability if the NOA can substantiate its claims with all relevant documents and audited reports in the public domain because this is about the future of our sportspersons and youths who should be given due opportunities to excel with proper infrastructure and incentives.

K. Kire, Vice president NOA and former DGP

kidnapping, violence, killings, unemployment, robbery, drug smuggling, addiction, immoralities, etc.

All these will weaken the Naga society ensuing in a failed state. Perhaps, it might even invite civil wars leading to revolution. However, Nagas can overwhelm this dark period only if we implement the spirit of unity and love. Our future is in our hands. No outside force should decide our fate.

Their only objective is to tear us apart and rule over us.

Therefore, it is time to keep aside our ego, greed for money, power, position, tribalistic mindset, and put on new armour of unity, faith, hope, and love. Forgetting the past and pressing on towards the goal. It is only through unity, that Naga Solution is achievable.

Without unity, Naga’s future is doom.

Paul N Rengma, Research Scholar, Bangalore

B.Ed. students appeal

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e, the Student Representatives of the eight B.Ed. Colleges in Nagaland, with respect to notification NO.ED/EST-1/GTADVT/2022. published on 29th June, 2022 in Nagaland Post and other local dailies, would like to appeal the concerned authority to consider the grievances of candidates who will be appearing B.Ed. Final Semester examination.

As per the notification, it allows for candidates who are to appear the Final Semester B.Ed. examinations to apply for the recruitment of Graduate Teacher (Maths/Science/Hindi).

However, it states that students are to submit copies of B.Ed. Final Pass Mark Sheets indicating CGPA/Class/Division on or before 19/07/2022 (4:00 PM).

We would like to bring to your attention that the past two years has been a bane to students owing to the pandemic of which our academic schedule has been delayed to a great deal.

All B.Ed. final semester students-teacher registered under Nagaland University, Meriema, following the prescribed course are scheduled to appear final exams only in the month of August, of which the dates are yet to be specified by Nagaland University.

We therefore request the concerned authority to allow the Final Semester candidates to appear the written exam without B.Ed. Final Pass Mark Sheets, or to withdraw the prior stated notification and postpone it, thereby disseminating opportunities for all.

Final Year B.Ed. Candidates (Maths & Science)

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

Battle in AIADMK shifts to EC, banks

CHENNAI, JUL 12 (PTI): The fight between ousted AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam and party interim head Edappadi K Palaniswami is now with the Election Commission and banks, with both sides determined to establish their rights.

While interim General Secretary Palaniswami has apprised the EC about the July 11 General Council meeting and the changes effected, Panneerselvam has written to the poll panel arguing that the proceedings and its decisions were null and void. While Palaniswami was elevated to the present position, Panneerselvam and two of his supporters were expelled in the party’s highest decision-making body. Panneerselvam has also written to banks stating that he is the AIADMK’s ‘coordinator and treasurer’ and that no transactions could be made without his authorisation, party sources said. The party has various accounts including Fixed Deposits with at least 2 banks. Palaniswami has

EPS’ interim Gen Secy post invalid, I must be made leader: Sasikala

Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam written to banks that party veteran and former Minister, Dindigul C Srinivasan is the new AIADMK treasurer.

Srinivasan is also the party’s organising secretary and Dindigul (West) district secretary.

Panneerselvam loyalist Vaithilingam told reporters: “Coordinator O Panneerselvam and Joint Coordinator K Palaniswami were elected by primary party members through a single vote as per norms and this cannot be nullified by the General Council. Their tenure is for 5 years. Not a single resolution passed in the (July 11) General Council is valid.” Vaithilingam said

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Panneerselvam continued to be the party’s ‘coordinator’ and ‘treasurer’ and this is the official position as per records with the EC as well, he said adding a letter has been sent to authorities underscoring this aspect. Authorities have been urged not to accept the submissions of Palaniswami group. Rejecting claims of Palaniswami supporters that it was Panneerselvam’s loyalists who resorted to violence, Vaithilingam said EPS followers were ‘camping’ for 5 days in the locality and violence was unleashed only by them.

Palaniswami camp asserted that they would legally face issues that crop up.

Expelled AIADMK leader and late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s close aide, V.K. Sasikala on Tuesday said that the post of interim General Secretary created for K. Palaniswami (EPS) is invalid and that she should be made the leader of the party.

She was speaking to reporters at Pudukottai amid her tour across the state to garner support for her re-entry to politics.

Sasikala said that the cadres of the AIADMK must give a fitting response to EPS for having assumed the office of the interim General Secretary by violating party rules. She also said that he does not have any authority to expel O. Panneerselvam (OPS) when his own post is invalid.

She said that the General Council Meeting of July 11 was invalid as “it was convened arbitrarily

by people with selfish motives”.

“The wish of the party cadres is that I become the General Secretary and only someone chosen by the cadres can become the party General Secretary.”

She also said that during the period of Jayalalithaa, the party treasurer used to read out the financial statements of the party and in the meeting held “arbitrarily” on July 11, it was not OPS, the party treasurer who had read out the statements, which was not correct. She said that this was another reason to state the General Council meeting was invalid.

The former interim general secretary said that the people of the state and the cadres of the AIADMK are pained at the sealing of the party office and EPS will have to answer this to the party cadre in the days to come.

ASI killed, 2 constables injured in terrorist attack in Srinagar S R I NAG A R , J U L 1 2 (PTI): A police officer was killed and two constables were injured when terrorists attacked a police team in the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, officials said.

The incident happened around 7:15 pm when the terrorists fired upon the police naka at the Lal Bazar area, the officials said.

They said Jammu and Kashmir Police assistant sub-inspector Mushtaq Ahmad (56) was killed while constables Fayaz Ahmad and Abu Bakar were injured in the attack. The injured constables have been rushed to a hospital where there condition is stated to be stable. The officials said a cordon and search operation has been launched in the area to nab the attackers.

“ASI Mushtaq Ahmad #succumbed to his injuries & attained #martyrdom.

We pay rich #tribute to the #martyr for his supreme #sacrifice made in the line of duty. Other two injured personnel are being treated.

Further details shall follow,”

J&K Police officials check the damaged police vehicle after terrorists attacked a police team at the Lal Bazar area. (PTI)

the Kashmir Zone Police wrote on Twitter. Political parties and their leaders condemned the attack.

“Deeply saddened to hear about the militant attack on @JmuKmrPolice personnel deployed in Srinagar in which ASI Mushtaq Ahmed lost his life in the line of duty & two others were injured. My condolences to the family of ASI Mushtaq & prayers for the swift recovery of the injured,” National Conference vice president and former

chief minister Omar Abdullah wrote on Twitter.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti described the attack as gruesome.

“Deeply saddened about the gruesome attack on police personnel in Lal Bazar. My condolences to ASI Mushtaq Ahmed’s family in this hour of grief & prayers for the two policemen critically injured,” Mufti, also a former chief minister, tweeted.

People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone condemned the militant attack.

EC starts distributing material for prez poll 6 die as heavy rain lashes Gujarat; red alert in 8 districts

NEW DELHI, JUL 11 (AGENCIES): The Election Commission of India (ECI) today started distributing and dispatching designated ballot boxes, ballot papers, special pens, and other sealed election materials to the state Legislative Assembly Secretariats, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union Territory of Puducherry, for the conduct of 18 July presidential election.

This two-day exercise at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi for dispatch of election materials to the states/ UT in a time-bound and secured manner is being undertaken under the supervision of Chief Election

Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey.

The Commission mandates the collection of the materials from the ECI Headquarters at Delhi by Assistant Returning Officers (AROs), including one senior officer from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer.

Once they reach Delhi, officials are also assisted at the help desk at the Delhi Airport manned by the officials of the Election Commission of India, Civil Aviation, Delhi Police, and CISF. Ballot boxes along with other essential election materials are handed over to the AROs under appropriate security and safety measures after

complete inspection at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi.

Delhi Police teams escort the AROs while they come to collect the election material.

The AROs return to their respective states/UTs on the same day as the collection of the election materials. During the transportation, the ballot boxes fly on a separate air ticket in the front row of an aircraft beside the seat of the officer transporting the materials under personal supervision.While speaking to the AROs from the states, CEC Rajiv Kumar emphasised that strict adherence to procedures by the ECI teams has become its hallmark in delivering error-free elections time and again.

A man riding a motorcycle wades through the waterlogged Ring Road after monsoon rains, in Rajkot. (PTI)

AHMEDABAD, JUL 12 (IANS): Six persons died in lightning strikes while scores have been displaced as heavy rain lashed Gujarat for the past three days. The meteorological department has forecast heavy rain in 14 districts of the state in the next 24 hours.

A red alert has been issued for heavy rain in Bharuch, Chhotaudepur, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari and Valsad districts.

The weather department has predicted heavy rain in Porbandar, Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Anand

and Vadodara. In the last 24 hours, Dadiapada town in Narmada district has received the maximum rainfall of 21 inches while it was 16 inches in Umarpada, 20 inches in Tilakwada, 16 inches in Sagbara and 15 inches in Kaprada.

While briefing the media at a meeting held at the State Emergency Operations Centre, Gandhinagar on Tuesday, Disaster Management Minister Rajendra Trivedi said that so far six deaths have been reported in the state in which most of the deaths have been due to lightning. “Not a single death has been reported because of administrative

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malpractice or negligence.

Adequate cooperation of citizens is also being received in the rescue operations,” he stated.

The minister claimed that the state administration is on stand-by and equipped

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for the safety and security of the lives and property of the citizens. He said 18 NDRF teams and 18 SDRF platoons have been deployed in the affected districts of the state, while two teams have been kept on standby.

59 kazungtula 60 Apenla N.B:1. The participants applied but not selected will be given priority in the next State Handloom Expo.

2. The selected participants are directed to report to the exhibition at Urban Haat, dimapur on 15th July, 2022 at 7:00 AM 3. The participants are directed to keep their exhibits in their respective stalls under lock & key. The office shall not be held responsible in case of any losses/theft.

4. participants will be judged on their display and sale of their products. The best 3 participants will receive cash prizes.

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Modi’s new India,” senior lawyer and activist Prashant Bhushan said.

“There is just no change. The opposition is comparing 2D images in print to an imposing 3D structure. They have lost it,” Amit Malviya, in-charge of BJP’s National Information & Technology department said.

Opposition members and activists among others on Tuesday accused the government of distorting the national emblem by replacing the “graceful and regally confident” Ashokan lions with those having menacing and aggressive posture and sought immediate change.

Covid pandemic is ‘nowhere near over’

(From p-1) cent in the last two weeks, largely driven by acute cases and the expanding number Omicron sub-variants BA.4, BA.5 and the of people with post-Covid condition, often lifting of public health and social measures. referred to as Long Covid,” he said.

The group voiced concern over steep “As Covid-19 transmission and hos- reductions in testing, resulting in reduced pitalisations rise, governments must also surveillance and genomic sequencing. deploy tried and tested measures like mask“This impedes assessments of curing, improved ventilation and test and treat rently circulating and emerging variants protocols,” Tedros insisted. of the virus,” the WHO said, feeding the The WHO’s emergency committee inability to interpret trends in transmission. on Covid-19 met on Friday via videoThe committee said the trajectory of conference and determined the pandemic virus evolution and the characteristics of remains a Public Health Emergency of emerging variants remained “uncertain and International Concern-- the highest alarm unpredictable”, with the absence of meathe WHO can sound. sures to reduce transmission increasing the WHO emergencies director Michael likelihood of “new, fitter variants emerging, Kikon, said that NPF has stood for the Ryan told the meeting global Covid cases with different degrees of virulence, transNaga people in the past and the party will reported to the WHO increased by 30 per- missibility, and immune escape potential”. stand strong and work for the Naga people in the future also.

NPF central general secretary, Akho Leyri, NPF 17 Chizami A/C president, Veli Medeo and CEC Member, P Paul also (From p-1) transformation has to come lie Tsurho prayed for the spoke at the meeting.

Dr. Neena Jha, Advi- through teachers. She said programme while vote of Earlier, the programme was chaired sor, Education & Skills NEP 2020 brought into life thanks was proposed by

by NPF 17 Chizami AC working president Practice, KPMG in India the focus on equality in ed- NBSE Secretary, RangumWelhipe Chiero, invocation was given by who was resource per- ucation and also provided buing Nsarangbe.

PTBC senior pastor Rev. Dr. N Chiero, son spoke on “Creating more focus on teachers. welcome address was delivered by NPF curriculum connection in The programme was RequiRe central youth wing working president Su- the classroom.” Dr Jha chaired by Nagaland We require Experienced poyi Vezhu, and vote of thanks by NPF described teaching profes- Board of School Edu- Generator Technician for 17 Chizami AC general secretary Wenyilo sion as the only one in the cation (NBSE), Senior Kirloskar Silent Generator Venuh.

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(From p-1) It also informed the general public to only buy 20 litre water jar that has the hologram of the association imprinted on the middle top of the jar cap.

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Kezhienyi Khalo, MLA 17 Chizami A/C, who is also the Phek DPDB chairman, expressed confidence that Naga people’s love for NPF party was deep rooted.

He expressed belief that the Naga grassroots love for the NPF will help the party form the next government.

Khalo also congratulated the new office bearers and expressed the hope that under their leadership, NPF will win Chizami seat in the coming election.

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height,” he said.

Historian S Irfan Habib also objected to the national emblem unveiled atop the new Parliament building.

“Meddling with our national emblem was totally unnecessary and avoidable.

Why should our lions look ferocious and full of angst?

These are Ashoka’s lions adapted by independent India in 1950,” Habib said. “ Fr o m G a n d h i t o Godse; From our national emblem with lions sitting majestically & peacefully; to the new national emblem unveiled for the top of the new Parliament building under construction at Central Vista; Angry lions with bared fangs. This is

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(From p-1) It is just a conspiracy to vitiate the atmosphere by misleading people,” he said.

Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the bronze cast of the national emblem atop the new parliament building was a “scaled up” version of the original Sarnath emblem.

“If the Sarnath emblem was to be scaled up or the emblem on the new Parliament building is reduced to that size there would not be any difference,” said Puri.

“The original Sarnath Emblem is 1.6 mtr high whereas the emblem on the top of the New Parliament Building is huge at 6.5 mtrs

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digarh, the GST Council discussed the changes required in provisions pertaining to the GST Appellate Tribunal in the GST Laws to bring it in conformity with judgements of the courts in relation to various aspects concerning Tribunals,” a finance ministry statement said.

It said that accordingly the Council has decided to constitute a GoM to look into the issues involved. The other members of the GoM include Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath, Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho, Rajasthan Law and Legal Affairs Minister Shanti Kumar Dhariwal, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna and Odisha Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari.

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): The rupee declined 15 paise to close at a new lifetime low of 79.60 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday as a strong greenback overseas and weakness in domestic equities continued to weigh on investor sentiments.

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened weak at 79.55 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 79.53 and a low of 79.66.

It finally settled at 79.60 (provisional), down 15 paise over its previous close of 79.45.

The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, advanced 0.48 per cent to 108.54.

On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended 508.62 points or 0.94 per cent lower at 53,886.61, while the broader NSE Nifty fell 157.70 points or 0.97 per cent to 16,058.30.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (AGENCIES): GoM on Tuesday concluded a meeting concerning online gaming, horse racing and casino which suggested no change in the suggested GST rate of 28%, ET Now reported citing sources.

However, the group of ministers will meet once again before submitting the final report to the GST Council. The final report on the issue is likely to come out on August 10, 2022.

The 47th GST Council meeting, chaired by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, had last month decided to constitute a GoM to address various concerns raised by the states in relation to the constitution of the GSTAT. “In its 47th meeting held on June 28-29 in Chan-

bring the Repo rate towards 5.75 - 6 per cent by end of FY23.”

The RBI has projected retail inflation at 7.4 per cent in Q2 FY23, which will reduce to 6.2 per cent in Q3 and further to 5.8 per cent in Q4.

Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist at ICRA, said the cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel drove the downtrend in the transport and communication sub-index of miscellaneous items, whereas the services subindices reported a pickup in inflation that needs to be watched very carefully.

“We continue to foresee front loaded rate hikes of 60 bps spread over the next two policy reviews followed by an extended pause, as the MPC will focus on containing inflationary expectations without sacrificing growth,” Nayar said.

Nikhil Gupta, Chief Economist, MOFSL group, said, “We expect 25bp hike next month. Lower than expected inflation for the second consecutive month, however, is a relief.”

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tive developments such as expectations of a normal south-west monsoon and kharif agricultural season, recent supply side measures taken by the government as well as lifting of palm oil export ban by Indonesia may help ease the acute price pressures to some extent, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das had said in his monetary policy statement.

The apex bank also raised its retail inflation forecast for the current financial year to 6.7 per cent from its previous estimate of 5.7 per cent.

Retail inflation in Q1 FY23 averaged to 7.3 per cent, marginally lower than the RBI’s projections of 7.5 per cent, said Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist, Kotak Mahindra Bank.

She said the the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to continue to frontload policy rate hikes, especially as global monetary tightening continues. “We expect 85-110 basis points (bps) of additional rate hikes in the coming few meetings to

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per cent in May, while for ‘pulses and products’ it slowed to (-) 1.02 per cent against (-)0.42 per cent.

However, the rate of price rise in ‘cereals and products’ moved up to 5.66 per cent, from 5.33 per cent in the preceding month.

Inflation in the ‘fuel and light’ category rose to 10.39 per cent as against 9.54 per cent, while that for fruits increased to 3.10 per cent from 2.33 per cent.

Last month, the Reserve Bank in its bi-monthly monetary policy review raised the benchmark repo rate -- at which it lends short-term money to banks -- by a sharp 0.50 per cent to 4.90 per cent to rein in spiralling prices. It followed an off-cycle meeting on May 4, when the central bank hiked the repo rate by 0.40 per cent.

RBI said the global geopolitical situation remains fluid and commodity markets remain on the edge, rendering heightened uncertainty to the domestic inflation outlook.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): Retail inflation dropped marginally to 7.01 per cent in June mainly due to slight easing in prices of vegetables and pulses, though it remained above the Reserve Bank’s comfort level for the sixth month in a row.

The consumer price index (CPI) based inflation stood at 7.04 per cent in the preceding month of May and 6.26 per cent in June 2021.

Inflation in the food basket in June 2022 was 7.75 per cent, compared to 7.97 per cent in the previous month, as per the National Statistical Office (NSO) data released on Tuesday.

The RBI has the mandate to ensure that inflation remains at 4 per cent, with a margin of 2 per cent on either side. However, retail inflation is ruling above the RBI’s upper tolerance limit of 6 per cent since January 2022.

As per the data, the inflation print in vegetables eased to 17.37 per cent during the month from 18.26

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Sri Lanka crisis: ex-FM Basil Rajapaksa stopped from leaving country

PRESIDENT GOTABAYA RAJAPAKSE SIGNED HIS RESIGNATION LETTER DATE JULY 13 COLOMBO, JUL 12 (PTI): No resignation till safe exit of family: Rajapaksa’s u-turn Basil Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka’s former finance minister and younger brother of embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was turned back at Colombo airport on Tuesday as he attempted to leave the country through the VIP terminal, an immigration officer said, amid mounting anger against the powerful family for mishandling the worst economic crisis.

Basil Rajapaksa, 71, tried to leave the crisis-hit island nation, a day before Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena is expected to publicly announce President Rajapaksa’s resignation to the nation.

President Rajapaksa signed on Monday his resignation letter, dated for July 13, and and it was later handed over to a senior government official who will give it to the Parliament Speaker. Basil, a US passport holder, resigned as fi-

In an unexpected turn of events, Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has hinted he will not resign till his family gets a safe exit from the country, said sources. According to sources, negotiation is going on with the Opposition, but no party is willing to accept this

suggestion so far.

Three days ago, the president spoke to the speaker and informed him that he would resign on Wednesday.

However, in the last 40 hours, he has not mentioned anything about his possible resignation on Wednesday.

Rajapaksa wants safe passage for him and his family to leave the country before sending his resignation.

If the President doesn’t resign tomorrow, the situation in Colombo is likely to escalate further, said sources. Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Raj-

apaksa had fled his official residence in Colombo on Saturday moments before thousands of protesters broke through police barricades and stormed the compound seeking his resignation over the government’s failure to save the country’s economy.

Bread prices up by Rs 20, other items by Rs 10 in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Basil Rajapaksa was turned back at Colombo airport on Tuesday as he attempted to leave the country through the VIP terminal.

nance minister in early April as street protests intensified against shortages of fuel, food and other necessities and quit his seat in parliament in June.

The Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Officers Association said its members declined to serve Basil at the VIP terminal of Colombo airport. “Due to the crisis situation in the country, it has been decided

to withdraw from activities at the Silk Route/CIP passenger clearance activities until further notice,” the trade union said in a statement, according to Economy Next website.

“We decided to withdraw from serving the silk route passenger clearance terminal from mid night yesterday,” said K.A.S Kanugala, the chairman of the association.

He said the corrupt people were trying to leave the country using the service. The immigration officials objected to serve him at the VIP clearance line and even the passengers of the Emirates flight to Dubai had objected to his leaving.

Basil is being widely held responsible for the country’s worst economic crisis which has heaped misery on the people.

The price of a 450 gram loaf of bread will be hiked

by Rs 20 from midnight Wednesday while other bakery items will see a price increase of Rs 10 in crisis-hit Sri Lanka due to a spike in the cost of wheat flour, an industry association announced on Tuesday.

The decision to hike the prices was taken due to an increase in price of a kilogramme of wheat flour

by Rs 32 on Monday, Sri Lanka’s Daily Mirror news website quoted the All

A man displays a loaf of bread to highlight the rising food prices outside the president’s office in Colombo.

Ceylon Bakery Owners’ kilogramme of wheat flour Association President N.K. previously priced at Rs Jayawardena as saying. A 84.50 in the market is now

sold at more than Rs 300, the association president explained. “The rupee value against the dollar does not exceed Rs 400, but the flour price has increased to Rs 300 in the local market and thereby the price of wheat flour has gone up by 400 per cent,” Jayawardena said. Sri Lanka, a country of 22 million people, is under the grip of an unprecedented economic turmoil, the worst in seven decades, leaving millions struggling to buy food, medicine, fuel and other essentials.

New UK Prime Minister to Japan bids final goodbye to former PM Abe at funeral ISIS Syria chief killed by US drone WASHINGTON, JUL 12 The Syrian Observatory for JUL 12 (AP): Japthe prime minister’s office, ( AGENCIES): The leader Human Rights confirmed be announced on Sept 5 TOKYO, where Abe served a total of of the Islamic State terrorist that Agal was killed in a anese bid their final goodbye

of the party elected and announced on September 5…

The crucial thing is we’ve arrived at the point we’re at and we now have a very clear plan to take things forward and resolve the leadership question,” he said.

New regulations voted in by the committee during a crucial meeting earlier on Monday mean Tory members of Parliament who put themselves forward to become the leader of the Conservative Party must have the backing of at least 20 other Tory MPs to get on to the ballot.

including a hearse carrying his body, accompanied by his widow slowly drove by the packed crowd.

Akie Abe was seen lowering her head to the crowd.

Only she and other close family members, as well as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and senior party leaders, attended the funeral at the temple.

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The office of Huker Village Council with immense pride and joy congratulates Miss Dokingla and Miss Lunthula for bringing laurels to the village and to entire Yimkhiung through NPSC (2022) as Asst. Professors (Sociology). We further wish you both the best in your future endeavours.

Sd/M. Yimtsukiu Secretary

Sd/Y. akam President, Citizen Union

Through this column, I would like to express my thanks and sincere gratitude to all the Gbs and VcMs of Mekokla Village for electing me as the chairman of Mekokla Village council for the tenure 2021-2026.

I also sincerely acknowledge all the people for having faith in me and extending their unconditional support.

I humbly appeal the villagers to extend their continuous support and cooperation as we strive together to work for the upliftment of the village.

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OffIcE Of THE RÜpREO cHIENUO cHIEcHAMA Kohima : Nagaland

With immense pride and honour, we extend our heartiest congratulations to mrs. N Rose kithan, D/o Mr. & Mrs. K Nzuthung Kithan of Yikhum Village and W/o Mr. Zhekito Shohe, on her achievement as Research Associate in Education under SCERT. We thank our Almighty God and pray for all her future endeavours Family members & relatives

The Awotsakilimi Students’ Union would like to extend our profound appreciation towards the notable achievement of Miss OLIV. L. AYEMI, D/o Rev. Pastor Luvishe Aye & Mrs. Shenili Aye for clearing the NPSC-CESE Exam to the post of Assistant Professor in Political Science.

The Union jubilantly celebrates her outstanding success and wishes her best in the future endeavours.

Abigail G Shikhu President

FELICITATION With immense pride and joy, the Zoanger Village Students' union would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss Limsushu S, D/o Shri Supanthong for securing the post of Post Graduate Teacher in Mathematics under School Education through, Nagaland Public Service Commission (CESE) 2022.

The union further extends best wishes in her future endeavours.

Sd/Sangthing L. President Zoanger Village Students’ Union

Sd/Kilemthong Y. Yim G/Secretary Zoanger Village Students’ Union

Bepeto I Achumi Gen. Secretary

KENUOZOU SÜMI KÜQHAKULU KOHIMA Regd. No. GAB/RS/317/99: Date : 7-6-1999

FELICITATION The Kenuozou Sumi Kuqhakulu Kohima would like to extend our best wishes and heartiest congratulations to our bonafide members who qualified in the recently declared Combined Educational Services Examination, 2022 conducted by the NPSC as under : 1. Ms. Nivi Achumi, D/o Mr. Sukhavi Achumi and Mrs Nisheli Achumi on being recommended to the post of Asst. Professor (Political Science) (1st Rank) under Higher Education Department.

2. Ms. Isatoli Aye, D/o Mr. Inavi Aye and Mrs. Zhetoli Aye on being recommended to the post of Asst. Professor (English) (3rd Rank) under Higher Education Department 3. Ms. Qhetoli Wotsa, D/o Mrs Yhunyule Xuvili Wotsa and Late Inaho Wotsa on being recommended to the post of Research Associate in History (1st Rank) under SCERT Department.

We wish them the very best in their future endeavours.

Sd- (KANITO ZHIMOMI) Sd/- (OTTOKA JIMO) Chairman, KSKK Secretary, KSKK

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felicitatiON The Phri-Ahi Holongba Sangsomong New Sangsomong Range Union Dimapur with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to :1. ShRi S. YOliSe SaNgtam, S/o Shri. Sepikyu Sangtam, V/o New Sangsomong on being promoted to Assistant Labour Commissioner under Labour Department, Nagaland.

2. miSS akhUmla, D/o Athrongba and Mrs. Athrila, V/o Phri-Ahi for securing 1st Rank (CGPA-6.62) in Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) Undergraduate Final Semester Examination N.U. 2022.

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Ex-SErvICEmEN mEETINg INFOrmATION This is for the information that there will be an Ex-Servicemen coordination meeting of trio services residing in Dimapur, Chumu & Niuland districts.

As per the invitation of the Core Committee, a meeting is to be held at

Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Dimapur (Super Market) On Saturday, 16th July 2022, at 09:00 hrs.

Request all the esteemed Ex-Servicemen to attend. Your presence and cooperation will be highly solicited.

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With immense pride and honour, the Longsa Vilage Students’ Union convey heartiest congratulations to Mr. Jenibemo T Murry, S/o. Tsupon Murry for being selected as Lecturer in Automobile Engineering under Technical Education recently conducted by NPSC Exam.

The Union further extends best wishes in his future endeavours.

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We the Rüpreo Chienuo Chiechama with immense pleasure and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to :1. Er. Theruovilie Rüpreo, S/o Kevisilie Rüpreo on being promoted to Sub-Divisional Engineer Telecom Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.(BSNL) NE II Nagaland.

2. Miss Medoneinuo Rüpreo, D/o Keyiekhrie Rüpreo on successfully clearing the NPSC CESE Examination for the post of Assistant Professor Sociology of Education (College of Teachers Education) under Higher Education.

The Chienuo further wishes and prays that our Lord Almighty God continues to bless and guide them in their future endeavours.

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Huker Village Students' Union, Huker Baptist Church and Huker Citizen Union with immense pride and joy, felicitate miss Dokingla and miss lunthula for bringing more trophies to the village in particular and Yimkhiung community in general through NPSc (2022) as asst. Professors in the Department of Sociology. We further wish them both the best in their future endeavours.

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It then drove slowly by the party headquarters, where senior party lawmakers in dark suits stood outside and prayed, before heading to

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drone strike.

The Syrian Civil Defense Force said one person was killed and another injured in a strike that targeted a motorcycle outside Aleppo, but did not identify the victims. There was little information available about Agal, whom the Observatory called the Islamic State governor for the Levant.

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LONDON, JUL 11 (PTI): The new leader of the UK’s governing Conservative Party who will succeed Boris Johnson as the British Prime Minister will be announced on September 5, the body responsible for the Tory leadership elections said on Monday. The 1922 Committee of Conservative backbench MPs set out the timetable and rules of play for the elections, which will officially open and also close for nominations on Tuesday.

So far, 11 candidates led by frontrunners such as British Indian former minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss have declared their intention to contest.

“We are very keen that we get this concluded as smoothly, cleanly and rapidly as possible,” said Sir Graham Brady, chair of the 1922 Committee.

“Certainly, we should have a conclusion and a new leader

group in Syria was killed Tuesday in a US drone strike, the Pentagon said, reports NDTV. Maher al-Agal was killed while riding a motorcycle near Jindayris in Syria, and one of his top aides was seriously injured, Pentagon Central Command spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Dave Eastburn told AFP.

With immense joy and pride, the family of Lt. Tsenao Murry and Lt. Thungbeni Murry of Yikhum Village woud like to congratulate Mrs. N. Rose Kithan, D/o.

Mr. K. Nzuthung Kithan and Mrs. N. Florence Kithan for successfully clearing the NPSC as Research Associate in Education under SCERT, Kohima.

The family further wishes and prays that Almighty God continue to bless and guide her in her future endeavours.

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nearly a decade.

Kishida and his Cabinet members pressed their hands before their chest as they prayed and bowed to Abe’s body inside before the hearse headed to a crematorium.

On Sunday, two days after Abe’s shocking death, his governing Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner won a landslide victory in the upper house, the less powerful of Japan’s two-chamber parliament.

That could allow Kishida to govern uninterrupted until a scheduled election in 2025, but the loss of Abe also opened up a period of uncertainly for his party.

Experts say a power struggle within the party faction Abe led is certain and could affect Kishida’s grip on power.

RENGMA NAGA PEOPLES' COUNCIL H.Q. Phentsero, P.O. Silonijan Karbi Anglong, Assam

PRESS NOTE The Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council (RNPC) on behalf of the Rengma Naga Community in Karbi Anglong would like to convey heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member and his team of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Assam for considering Mr. Phenpiga Rengma as a Nominated MAC to the KAAC. The Rengma Naga tribe had been deprived of the representation of nominated MAC to KAAC for more than thirty years. However, under the dynamic leadership and with the wisdom of Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, CEM, KAAC, the Rengma Naga tribe is getting to avail the constitutional provision in the term 2022- 2026.

It is our humble prayers that Karbi Anglong scale greater heights under the leadership of Dr. Tuliram Ronghang and his team.

(KENILO RENGMA) President, RNPC

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to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as a family funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination that shocked the nation.

Abe, the country’s longest-serving prime minister who remained influential even after he stepped down two years ago, was gunned down Friday during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara.

Hundreds of people, some in formal dark suits, filled pedestrian walks outside of the Zojoji temple in downtown Tokyo to bid farewell to Abe, whose nationalistic views drove the governing party’s ultraconservative policies.

M o u r n e r s w av e d , took photos on their smartphones, and some called out “Abe san!” as a motorcade

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Eminem announces Curtain Call 2, including a brand new track B E

Athiya Shetty, K.L. Rahul to Depp’s lawyers argue in favour tie the knot in three months of upholding defamation verdict

and addiction battles.

When it was mentioned he uses music to explore his “luggage”, Eminem replied: “Well, I think that’s one of the great things about rap music is that, you know, you could put so much of your life in it.

“I was just trying to figure out how to expand on that and I kinda got lost.”

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Tips to Care for Your Heart you’re missing out. So make sure you break up long periods of sitting. Walk to pour yourself a glass of water, talk with a co-worker, do a simple chore, take a quick stretch -- just keep moving throughout your day.

Address Your Stress Some stress is a good challenge. But if you’re under too much stress for a long time, it can affect your body. Exactly how it affects

Felicitation shape -- and the best steps to improve it, whether it’s working on fitness, adding more vegetables, cutting back on sugar, or managing a health condition you didn’t know you had. If weight loss ends up being one of the goals you choose, you may not need to lose as much as you think for health benefits.

Move More Experts recommend getting at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (like a brisk walk) 5 or more days per week. (It’s fine to work up to that gradually, if you’re not active now.)

But this tip isn’t just about working out. It’s about making your whole day more active, cutting way back on the time you spend sitting down.

Even if you exercise, and then spend the rest of your day sitting down,

The Mekumpong Kusasanger Pusu Menden, Miponger Semchir would like to express our heartiest congratulation to the following achievers :

Sd/(KIKODEHO KULNU) President Kulnu Khel Youth Society Jakhama

Dr. Rongsensusang Longkumer

Sd/Lipokzulu Tatar Mekumpong Ungma

Miss Imokokla

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felicitatiON The KKDA would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Kivitoli Swu, D/o Mr. Vitohe Swu & Mrs Tonili Swu on successfully clearing the Common Education Service Examination conducted

by NPSC to the post of Assistant Professor in Political Science under Higher Education.

The Union further wishes and prays that Almighty Good Lord continues to bless her on her success and future endeavours.

Benjamin A Swu Chairman, KKDA

Nivito Shohe General Secretary, KKDA

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KichiliMi StudentS’ union

Sd/(VISEKO KULNU) General Secretary Kulnu Khel Youth Society Jakhama

1. Dr. Rongsensusang Longkumer, S/o Mr. I. Panger Longkumer & Mrs. Chubamongla Pongen for completing PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) on the topic “Zanthoxylum on the quality of Pork Patties” from Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animals Sciences University Chennai during 2017 – 2021.

2. Mr. Nungshitemjen Longkumer, S/o Mr. Sendonglemba Longkumer & Mrs. Shiluchula Imsong for securing the top Rank 1 in the NPSC Combined Education Service as Asst. Professor in Sociology.

3. Miss Imokokla, D/o Mr. Temjenyanger Longkumer & Mrs. Temsurenla Jamir for her outstanding performance by securing Merit No. 3 in the NPSC Combined Education Service as Asst. Professor in Education.

It is a matter of pride and honour. Our faith and trust are in your success, which will bring more change and progress to our Naga people.

We further wish them good health, blessings and a bright prospect in all takings.

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Think Beyond Your Weight It’s true that people who are overweight or obese are more likely to get certain conditions, including heart disease, than other people.

But the numbers on the scale don’t always tell the whole story.

For instance, where your extra pounds are matters. Belly fat is thought to be particularly risky. So your waist circumference is a good thing to check -- and it’s simple. All you need is a tape measure. Men with a waist that measures 40 inches or more, and women with a waist of 35 inches or more, are more likely to get heart disease and type 2 diabetes than those with smaller waists.

Plus, your weight doesn’t say how much of your body is muscle. So athletes may seem like they’re overweight but have a lot of muscle.

But if you’re overweight, chances are, you’ve heard this all before -- and maybe ended up feeling worse for it. For many people, dieting is a frustrating cycle, instead of bringing positive, lasting change.

Too often, it gets wrapped up in ideas about willpower or about being “good” or “bad.” And anything that leaves you feeling ashamed or less-than is definitely not healthy.

So don’t obsess about the number on the scale. A better starting point may be to check in with your doctor about your health in general, not just your size or

We, the Kulnu Khel Youth Society Jakhama with immense pride and honour congratulates Miss amenuo Susan Kulnu, D/o Menuhol Vincent Kulnu for securing the post of Assistant Professor in Environmental Science under Higher Education through Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC).

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our heart relies on several factors to remain healthy, from what you eat to how you process stress.

Healthy eating and exercise probably come to mind right away, but there are other things you should also do to help keep your heart in top shape. A key is to get some key numbers -- and then take action.

Start with these key steps.

These are blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. You want all of them to be in a heart-healthy range.

1. Blood pressure: Normal: 120/80 or below Prehypertension: 120 to 139 (the first number) and/or 80 to 89 (the second number) Hypertension: more than 140/90 2. Cholesterol: Too much of the “bad” kind or not enough of the “good” type raises your heart risk.

Healthy cholesterol levels depend on your age and gender. Desirable levels for adults are: Total cholesterol: under 200 mg/dL LDL (“bad”): less than 100 mg/dL HDL (“good”): 60 mg/dL or higher Triglycerides: under 150 mg/dL If your levels are higher than that, you’ll want to talk with your doctor about whether it would help to change what you eat, add more exercise, and possibly also take medication.

3. Blood sugar: A fasting blood sugar test, which is done after you don’t eat or drink anything but water for at least 12 hours, is most commonly used to diagnose type 2 diabetes. If you do have type 2 diabetes, it raises your risk for heart disease.

A normal fasting blood sugar level is 100 mg/dLor less.

Prediabetes is a fasting blood sugar of 101 to 125 mg/dL. A fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dLor greater indicates diabetes.

Dad-of-three Eminem has battled addictions to prescription drugs and was hours from dying when he was hospitalised in 2007 after a methadone overdose that doctors told him was the equivalent of ingesting four bags of heroin.

He has drawn parallels between himself and troubled Elvis on ‘The King and I’.

It sees Eminem rap:

“I’m about to explain to you all the parallels between Elvis and me / It seems obvious: one, he’s pale as me/ Second, we both been hailed as kings/ He used to rock the Jailhouse, and I used to rock The Shelter.”

He adds: “I stole black music, yeah, true, perhaps used it / As a tool to combat school kids / Kids came back on some bathroom shit / Now I call a hater a bidet / ’Cause they mad that they can’t do s***.”

Meanwhile, the multiGrammy Award winner - whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III - is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside the likes of Dolly Parton, Eurythmics and Duran Duran later this year.

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minem has announced the new greatest hits collection, ‘Curtain Call 2’, featuring a brand new track.

The 49-year-old rap legend is following up 2005’s ‘Curtain Call: The Hits’ with a new retrospective of his works from 2009’s ‘Relapse’ onwards.

Details of the previously unreleased track will be “revealed in the coming weeks” and the full album will drop on August 5.

The ‘Lose Yourself ’ hitmaker’s contribution to Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ biopic, ‘The King and I’ with CeeLo Green - which was produced by his long-time collaborator Dr. Dre - is included in the compilation.

The hip-hop icon recently admitted he has found it therapeutic to rap about his mental health

ollywood actress Athiya Shetty, who has been dating K.L. Rahul, captain of IPL team Lucknow Super Giants and the vice-captain of Indian national team for more than three years, is set to tie the knot with him in the coming three months.

A source close to Athiya told India Today that preparations for the wedding are going in full swing and Rahul’s parents were recently in Mumbai to meet Athiya’s family. The couple, along with their families, reportedly visited the new house to see the progress as they will be moving in soon. The wedding, every detail of which is being overseen by the bride herself, is expected to take place in Mumbai.

According to India Today, Athiya recently jetted off to Germany with K. L. Rahul for his treatment. The cricketer was ruled out of India’s tour of England due ohnny Depp’s legal that the service of Juror to an injury. The 30-year-old, who sustained a groin representatives want 15 if he is not the same injury, underwent surgery in Germany. The source the $10.35 million individual that the Court further revealed that Rahul would remain there for about a month and Athiya would be by his side during defamation verdict against assigned as Juror 15 somethe actor’s ex-wife Amber how compromised her due his recovery. (IANS) Heard to be upheld de- process and would warrant spite the possibility that the the drastic remedy of ‘setwrong juror showed up for ting aside the verdict and the trial, reports Variety. ordering a new trial’. Ms. Heard’s lawyers have Heard makes no showing argued that the verdict of any prejudice, and acshould be set aside and a cordingly her speculative new trial should be ordered arguments fail. because one of the seven Variety further states jurors in the case never that Depp was awarded received a summons. $10.35 million after the But in a filing on jury found that Heard had Monday (Pacific Standard defamed him by alluding Time), accessed by Variety, to her domestic violence Depp’s lawyers argued that allegations in a DecemHeard has not shown that ber 2018 op-ed about the your heart can vary. Maybe let go. she suffered any prejudice #MeToo movement. Heard you drink more, smoke, or Don’t Smoke eat more unhealthy foods Tobacco smoke is bad due to the error, and that was also awarded $2 milwhen you’re stressed. Or for your heart, along with she waived her right to lion in a counterclaim, it’s harder to get time to the rest of your body. It object by not raising the in which she alleged that Depp’s lawyer had deexercise or sleep well. Over raises your blood pressure issue sooner.

Depp’s lawyers wrote: famed her by accusing her time, that all adds up. and can make blood clots “ U n s u r p r i s i n g ly, M s. and her friends of creating You want to take the more likely -- and some clots Heard cites to no case law an elaborate abuse hoax. edge off, in a healthy way. can lead to a heart attack to support her argument (IANS) Taking time to relax, so- or stroke. Ask your doctor cialize, and do something for help with quitting. Also, fun is good medicine. So is avoid other people’s smoke. Office Of the KulNu Khel YOuth SOcietY JaKhaMa Kohima : Nagaland therapy, if there are issues Medically Reviewed by that get to you and won’t Dany Paul Baby, MD felicitatiON

With so much pride, we congratulate Dr. Kikato V chishi, son of Mr. Vinito Chishi and Mrs. Shitoli Chishi for successfully completing Doctor of Medicine (MD) in the Department of Palliative medicine with academic excellence and achieving gold medal from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad. We pray and wish Dr. Kikato V Chishi the absolute best as he begins his new journey.

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Office of the Kichilimi Students’ Union with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Kivitoli Swu, D/o. Shri. vitohe Swu for being selected for the post of Assistant Professor in Political Science in recently declared NPSC (CESE) results.

The Union further wishes her success in her future endeavours.

Ms. Moalemla imchen Mr. lipoknukshi Jamir Through this column, the Mangmetong Kaketshir Telongjem would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to: 1. Ms. Moalemla imchen, D/o Mr. Pangernukshi Imchen and Mrs. Toshimenla Pongener for clearing the NPSC and securing the post of Assistant Professor in English under Higher Education.

2. Mr. lipoknukshi Jamir, S/o Mr. Chubakumzuk Jamir and Mrs. Temsuyangla Imchen for clearing the NPSC and securing the post of Training-cum Research Assistant in Physics under SCERT. The union further expresses immense joy and pride for bringing laurels to the community and offers sincerest wishes in all their future endeavours. imlikokba Jamir Benjonglemla imchen president, MKt gen. Secretary, MKt

With the immense pride and joy, Teno Kughuko Lagha would like to congratulate and acknowledge the achievement of Dr. abigail Swu, D/o Sukhavi Swu and Late Mrs. Vikhuli Swu for completing Ph.D on the topic, "A Study on Awareness of Cyber Crime and Human Rights among B.Ed Students' in Nagaland".

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Youth boxing: SSCB, Haryana crowned champions Wimbledon champion Rybakina

C H E N NA I , J U L 1 2 (IANS): Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Haryana pugilists once again stamped their authority by clinching the team championship titles of the men’s and women’s categories respectively at the 5th Youth Men’s and Women’s National Boxing Championships here.

SSCB boxers pulled off a stunning show on the final day of the competition as nine of their 11 finalists emerged victorious and took home the gold medals as well as the team championship trophy with 81 points, finishing at top of the table with 11 medals, including 2 silver medals.

Reigning Asian Youth Champion Vishwanath Suresh (48kg) started the day’s proceedings for Services with a 4-1 win over Haryana’s Vishesh in a close bout where both the boxers played fiercely from close range.

The other eight gold medal winners for SSCB were Jadumani Mandengbam (51kg), Ashish (54kg), Nikhil Kumar (57kg), Harsh (60kg), Preet Malik (63.5kg), Ankush Panghal (67kg), Deepak (75kg), Mohit (86kg).

2022 Sub-junior Nationals champions SSCB boxers with their medals alongside coaches.

Anjani Kumar (71kg) and Rytham (92+kg) were the two silver medallists for SSCB. Haryana and Madhya Pradesh claimed second and third positions respectively in the men’s section with 44 and 28 points.

While Haryana won two gold, four silver and two bronze medals, Madhya Pradesh concluded their campaign with one gold, two silver and three bronze medals.

H a r ya n a ’s S a h i l Chauhan (71kg), who de-

feated SSCB’s Anjani Kumar 3-2 in the final, was adjudged the Best Boxer while Haryana’s Akshat received the Most Promising Boxer award for his brilliant display throughout the tournament. Bharat Joon (92kg) was the other gold medallist from Haryana.

In the women’s section, led by Bhawna’s (48kg) 4-1 win over Delhi’s Sanjana and Asian Youth c h a m p i o n Ta m a n n a ’s (50kg) 5-0 win against Himachal Pradesh’s Kashish,

nine Haryana boxers won the finals and helped the team finish at the top of position with 72 points by winning 11 medals, including two silver medals.

Neeru Khatri (54kg), Ravina (63kg), Priyanka (66kg), Lashu Yadav (70kg), Muskan (75kg) Pranjal Yadav (81kg) and Kirti (81+kg) were the other seven gold medallists.

Anjali (52kg) and Prachi (60kg) were (60kg) were the two silver medallists for Haryana.

Maharashtra and

Delhi finished in the second and third positions respectively in the women’s category with 34 and 18 points.

Maharashtra won two gold medals and three silver medals whereas Delhi finished with two silver and three bronze medals.

Devika Ghorpade of Maharashtra got the better of Haryana’s Anjali 5-0 in the 52kg final and was awarded with the Best Boxer trophy. Meanwhile, Haryana’s Prachi (60kg) was adjudged the Most Promising Boxer.

Aar ya Bar takke (57kg) was Maharashtra’s second gold medallist as she defeated Naom Chingsanuami of Mizoram in the final.

Kunjarani Devi (60kg) handed Manipur their only gold medal at the tournament after defeating Haryana’s Prachi 5-0 convincingly.

Madhya Pradesh’s Aman Singh (92+kg) defeated Rytham of SSCB 5-0 to bag the gold medal.

Rockey Chaudhary (80kg) was the lone gold medal winner for Uttar Pradesh as he got the better of Haryana’s Ishan Kataria 3-2 in a close contest.

dismisses Russian ‘product’ claims

N U R - S U LT A N, K A Z A K H S TA N, J U L 1 2 (AFP): Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina on Tuesday dismissed Russian claims that she was its “product” as she received a hero’s welcome in Kazakhstan, which she represented at the tournament.

Russian and Belarusian players were banned from Wimbledon this year after Russia sent troops to Ukraine but Moscow-born Rybakina was able to play as she had switched her allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2018.

At the weekend Russia appeared to claim her Grand Slam success when Russian tennis chief Shamil Tarpischev described Rybakina as “our product”. “It’s very nice! Well done Rybakina!

We win the Wimbledon tournament,” Tarpischev said. Russia’s former world number one Yevgeny Kafelnikov reinforced that view in a post on Twitter on Monday.

“Buying a ready to use product from the producer does not take a lot of brains,” wrote retired Kafelnikov, who won the French and Australian Opens and

Elena Rybakina with the trophy during a news conference in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on Tuesday. (Reuters)

an Olympic gold medal.

Rybakina’s parents still live in Moscow and she had been reluctant throughout the tournament to elaborate on how much time she spends in Russia.

“The transition from a junior to a professional career is very difficult,” Rybakina, 23, told journalists in Kazakhstan when asked to comment on the “product” tag. “A good team is needed. Not everyone is able to continue at professional level and achieve some successes. Only a small number (can) and in this way I am very lucky.” “So I

am of course not really in agreement with that phrasing.” Speaking alongside Rybakina, Kazakh tennis federation’s deputy chief Yuri Polskiy took issue with the Russian federation’s position.

“If it is the result of (Russia’s) work, why did they let her go so easily? In 2018, Shamil Tarpischev said himself that he did not consider Elena Rybakina a tennis player of promise,” Polskiy said.

“I think with that it’s time to put an end to this because there is too much hype around this subject.”

Wawrinka shown the door by Busta in Bastad tennis BASTAD (SWEDEN), JULY 12 (IANS): Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain overcame 16-time tourlevel titlist and winner of three Grand Slams, Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland, 7-5, 6-4 in the opening round of the Nordea Open -- an ATP 250 event -- here.

The fifth-seeded Carreno Busta claimed a break in each set to prevail in a high-quality encounter against the former world No. 3, who showed flashes of his trademark groundstrokes in just his sixth tour-level tournament since missing 13 months with a foot injury. “It was a very tough match for me in the first round,” Carreno Busta was quoted as saying by atptour.com. “Against Stan it is always very difficult to start the tournament, so I’m happy because I

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thought my level was good.

I played very solid from the baseline. It was a bit difficult with the wind, but I thought my serve was very good throughout the match. It was very important to my game.”

The 31-year-old Carreno Busta has endured a tough run on the clay of late, going 1-4 on the surface since reaching the

final at the Barcelona Open in April. Yet despite Wawrinka firing 10 aces and winning 90 per cent of points behind his first serve to keep the Spaniard under pressure in Sweden, Carreno Busta was clinical in converting two of his six break point opportunities to triumph in one hour, 24 minutes.

It is the Spaniard’s

maiden ATP Tour victory against Wawrinka, whose three previous triumphs against the Spaniard included a semifinal victory at the 2017 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Carreno Busta has reached the quarterfinals twice in four previous appearances in Bastad, and he will attempt to make that three from five in a second-round clash with countryman Albert Ramos-Vinolas or Argentine qualifier Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

A l s o o n M o n d ay, Laslo Djere of Serbia produced an impressive allaround display to ease past Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-5. Djere’s secondround opponent will be seventh seed Holger Rune or Swiss qualifier MarcAndrea Huesler.

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Men’s Greco-Roman competition, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) tweeted on Monday.

Among the medallists, women wrestler Sweety (53kg), Reena (65kg), Bipasha (72kg), Priya (76kg) won silver medals while Mulayam Yadav (70kg), Ashish (97kg), Mohit Kumar (61kg), Jaideep (74kg) and Mahendra B Gaikwad (125kg) are the male grapplers to bag silver medals.

Three women -- Sito (57kg), Tanu (59kg) and Sarika (62kg) -- and four male freestyle wrestlers -- Aman (57kg), Deepak (67kg), Jointy Kumar (86kg), Akash (92kg) besides two men’s GrecoRoman wrestlers -- Rohit Dahiya (82kg) and Ankit Gulia (67kg) -- won bronze medals in the event.

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Indian grapplers bag 22 medals in U-20 wrestling

MUMBAI, JUL 12 (IANS): India’s U-20 wrestling team came up with a superb performance to bag 22 medals including four gold in the Asian U-20 Wrestling Championships in Manama, Bahrain.

Besides the four gold medals, India claimed nine silver and nine bronze medals in the event which ended on Sunday night.

Among the 22 medals, the women’s team won 10 medals including three gold through Priyanka (65kg), Arju (68kg) and Antrim (53kg). Men’s freestyle wrestler Sujeet won the fourth gold medal for India in the 65kg weight class.

India finished second in the team ranking in women’s wrestling,second in men’s freestyle and fifth in the team ranking in

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DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): The 1st T-10 running cricket tournament (tennis ball) organized by NSGB, Dimapur was held at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur from July 8-10.

DDADU president, Tito Yepthomi and NDPP, WO Nagaland, A. Zhimomi graced the opening and closing ceremony as guests.

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1st ODI: Bumrah’s 6/19 helps India beat Eng by 10 wkt 94-year-old Bhagwani Devi wins

LONDON, JUL 12 (PTI): Jasprit Bumrah produced a devastating display of fast bowling on way to career best six-wicket haul to set up India’s 10-wicket hammering of England in the first ODI here on Tuesday.

Bumrah ended with envious figures of six for 19 in 7.2 overs as India skittled out England for 110, their lowest against the visitors, after opting to bowl in overcast conditions.

Skipper Rohit Sharma (76 not out off 58) and Shikhar Dhawan (31 not out off 54), who was playing his first competitive game since the IPL, steered India home with an unbeaten 114-run stand off 18.4 overs.

While Dhawan understandably took time get into rhythm, Rohit regaled the crowd with some sublime shots, including the two front foot pulls off Craig Overton that went for a six and four. Dhawan, who struggled to 2 off 17 balls, got going with back to back boundaries off Reece Topley. India had all the time to breeze to victory, allowing the southpaw to take it easy.

Rohit reached the 50run mark with his third six of the innings, an effortless hook off Brydon Chase over fine leg. He pulled Chase towards the end of the innings for his fifth maximum before Dhawan hitting the

positive intent to get his team out of the hole but played one too many considering the game situation.

Brought back into the attack, Shami went for a short ball and Buttler mistimed the pull to be caught at deep square leg, leaving England tottering at 59 for seven. India playing four pacers including Hardik Pandya and Prasidh Krishna also helped the visitors maintain the pressure.

A ninth wicket partnership for 35 runs between David Willey (21 off 26) and Bryson Carse (15 off 26) allowed England get past their lowest total, 86, made against Australia back in 2001.

Bumrah came back into the attack to pick his second five-wicket haul in ODI cricket. It was not surprise that he got to the milestone with a yorker that was too good for Carse.

Star batter Virat Kohli missed the series opener due to a groin strain. The second ODI of the three-match series will be played at The Lord’s here on Thursday.

Brief Scores: England: 110 all out in 20 overs (Jos Butter 30; Jasprit Bumrah 6/19; Mohammed Shami 3/31).

India: 114 for no loss in 18.4 overs (Rohit Sharma 76 not out, Shikhar Dhawan 31 not out).

gold at Athletics Championship

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (AGENCIES): A 94-yearold sprinter from India, Bhagwani Devi Dagar, recently won a gold medal at the World Masters Athletics Championships held in Tampere, Finland.

According to NDTV report, taking to Twitter, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, informed that Ms Bhagwani won the gold with a time of 24.74 seconds. Additionally, she also bagged a bronze medal in shot-put. “Truly commendable effort,” the Department of Sports wrote in the post.

India’s 94-year-old #BhagwaniDevi Ji has yet again proved that age is no bar! She won a GOLD medal at the #WorldMastersAthleticsChampionships in Tampere in the 100m sprint event with a timing of 24.74 seconds.She also bagged a BRONZE in Shot put.

Truly commendable effort! pic.twitter.com/ Qa1tI4a8zS — Dept of Sports MYAS (@IndiaSports) July 11, 2022 The World Masters Athletics Championships is an event organised for athletes aged 35 years and older. It was held from June 29 to July 10 in Finland.

Bhagwani Devi Dagar after her arrival at IGI Airport, in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

Ms Bhagwani’s achievements were appreciated in all corners of the nation. Ministers including Anurag Thakur, Hardeep Singh Puri and Piyush Goyal congratulated the 94-year-old calling her an “inspiration for all”.

Age is no bar ! Very inspiring! https://t.co/ nwsRqeWXxO — Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) July 11, 2022 In a Twitter post, Mr Goyal wrote, “The World At Her Feet! We are so proud of you Bhagwani Devi Dagar ji, for bagging a gold & two bronze for India at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Finland. What

an achievement at 94!”

Mr Kejriwal, on the other hand, said, “I congratulate Bhagwani Devi Ji who has won laurels for India at the World Masters Athletics Championships at 94.

Her spirit and strength are an inspiration for all of us. India is proud of you, Bhagwani ji. Keep rising.”

Moreover, Haryana Chief Minister Manhor Lal Khattar also congratulated Ms Bhagwani. He said that at the age of 94, she has become a source of inspiration for the whole world.

“Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Bhagwani Devi for winning 3 medals including gold in World Masters Athletics Championships, Finland.

Ghosh, Mane ensure medal in ISSF World Cup Commonwealth Games 2022: India announces women’s cricket team

BAI to conduct CWG camp in Hyderabad

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (IANS): Mehuli Ghosh and Shahu Tushar Mane ensured India’s second medal of the ongoing ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/ Shotgun stage in Changwon, Korea, topping their 10m Air Rifle Mixed team qualifiers with a sizzling 634.4 after 60-shots.

According to information received here, they were joined by the strong Hungarian pair of Istvan Peni and Eszter Meszaros, who finished second in the 30-team qualifying round with a score of 630.3, well behind the Indian pair.

Also reaching the bronze medal match was the 10m Air Pistol Mixed team pairing of Shiva Narwal and Palak, who shot a total of 574 in their qualifying round to finish third behind the Greek pairing of Anna Korakaki and Dionysios Korakakis. They shot 579 to finish second.

The top spot was claimed

by Olympic champions Zorana Ar unovic and Damir Mikec of Serbia

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during the first one day between England and India at the Oval cricket ground in London, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

winning boundary. Earlier, considering the overcast conditions and grass on the pitch, India decided to put the opposition in and the pacers exploited the conditions perfectly.

Bumrah ended with dream figures to become the first Indian pacer to take five or more wickets in an ODI in England.

The ball was swinging and seaming around at good pace, making Bumrah and Mohammed Shami (3/31) all the more lethal. Jason Roy’s (0) struggle continued as he played on while at-

tempting an expansive drive from a full and wide ball off Bumrah. Roy had little idea about the booming inswingers Bumrah unleashed before getting his number.

Two balls later, the in-form Joe Root (0) was expecting another fast inswinger but Bumrah got one to rise outside the off-stump that took an edge on way to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant for a double wicket maiden over. Shami too got into the act from the other end and surprised Ben Stokes (0) with a back of length delivery that seamed back

in sharply to take the inside edge and Pant took a spectacular one hand catch.

It turned out to be a busy day for the India wicketkeeper who took his second one handed catch to get rid of the dangerous Jonny Bairstow (7), giving Bumrah his third wicket.

Bumrah soon made it 26 for five as Liam Livingstone (0) charged down the track to upset the bowler’s rhythm but ended playing around a fast and swinging yorker on the leg stump.

England skipper Jos Buttler (30 off 32) showed

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who shot 584.

All the Mixed Team bronze medal matches are slated for Wednesday (July 13) and they will be followed by the gold medal encounter.

T w o o t h e r p a i r s, n a m e l y N av e e n a n d Rhythm Sangwan in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team and Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan in the corresponding Rifle competition could not

make the grade as both finished in the eighth position.

Arjun and Elavenil shot 627.8 for their eighthplaced finish while Naveen and Rhythm finished on a total of 570.

Earlier in the day, India missed out on about five chances for a medal when none of the qualifiers in Men’s and Women’s 10m Air Pistol as well as in the Men’s Trap could make their opportunities count.

In the Men’s 10m Air Pistol, India had three qualifiers in the top eight ranking round but Naveen came closest to a medal, finishing fourth with an effort of 250.7. Shiva Narwal was fifth with 199.7 while Sagar Dangi was sixth with 199.2.

In the Women’s 10m Air Pistol, India’s lone ranking round qualifier Yuvika Tomar ended seventh with 147.1 to her name.

NEW DELHI, JUL 11 (AGENCIES): The BCCI has announced the Indian women’s cricket team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham on Monday.

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the 15-member squad during T20 cricket’s debut at the quadrennial event. The team will also see the return of Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol and wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatiya, Sportstar reported.

The most notable player to make a comeback to the squad is all-rounder Sneh Rana, who missed the Sri Lanka series owing to an injury which kept her at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for rehabilitation.

The team will have Yastika Bhatia as the first-choice stumper.

Taniya’s selection was surprising as the Neetu David-led selection committee has brought back the keeperbatter, who has totalled 166 runs in 22 innings at an average of 9.72 with a strike

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian team in the CWG 2022 in Birmingham. (Getty Images)

rate of 94. The casualty was Bengal’s Richa Ghosh, who has scored 191 runs in 14 games at a strike rate of 112 plus but is now on the reserves list as she has fallen off the radar in recent times.

Simran Bahadur and season leg-spinner Poonam Yadav were also named as stand-by players for the tournament. India is named in Group A alongside Australia, Barbados and Pakistan.

It will take on Australia in the tournament opener on July 29. Group B comprises

host England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka. The top two teams from the respective pools will progress to the semifinals.

This will be the first appearance for women’s cricket at CWG with Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham hosting all matches. Cricket, however, has been played before at the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Games where South Africa won gold in the men’s 50-over competition.

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (AGENCIES): The Badminton Association of India (BAI) will conduct a joint practice for the Commonwealth Games-bound Indian shuttlers from July 18 to 24 in Hyderabad.

According to Sportstar, the entire 10-member Indian badminton contingent, including men and women, will practice together under the watchful eyes of the coaches before they leave for Birmingham on July 25 to participate in the biggest multi-sporting event of the year.

“It’s very important to bring together all the players ahead of the Commonwealth Games (July 28 to August 8). Such training sessions always help teams to get into the rhythm before any big event and also plan and work on various strategies as a team,” Sanjay Mishra, secretary of BAI, said on Tuesday in a statement.

Savita’s heroics hand India first win Women’s Hockey WC Farah reveals he was trafficked to UK TERRASSA (SPAIN), JUL 12 (IANS): Riding on captain Savita’s heroics in the shootout, the Indian women’s hockey team defeated Canada to register their first win at the FIH Women’s World Cup Spain & Netherlands 2022 late on Monday.

After the two teams ended the regulation time at 1-1, the Indian team defeated Canada 3-2 in the sudden death to progress to the 9-12th placings of the tournament.

India are already out of medal contention after they lost the crossover match against Spain for a place in the quarterfinal by a solitary goal.

Madeline Secco (11th minute) scored for Canada, while Salima Tete (58th) scored the equaliser for India in the regulation time.

Savita, who put up a scintillating show, made six saves in the shootout, while Navneet Kaur, Sonika and Neha converted their chances to help India register their first win in the competition.

An attacking start to the match saw the Indian team retaining most of the

India’s goalkeeper Savita in action against Canada. (Hockey India)

ball possession, trying to make space in Canada’s half, but without causing much harm. Canada, on the other hand, took some time to settle into the match and started to put pressure on India. Their first real attack came in the 10th minute when they earned their first penalty corner of the match, but missed out on converting it.

In just the next min-

ute, they went on to break the deadlock through Madeline Secco, who managed to find the back of the net after a mistimed PC attempt.

Trailing by a goal, India started the second quarter aggressively and penetrated the Canadian defence on a number of occasions. One such opportunity came in the 25th minute when Vandana

and Navneet combined together to take a shot on goal. But Canadian Rowan Harris averted the danger. Putting pressure on their opponents, India went on to create various goal scoring opportunities in the closing stage of the first half, but the Canadian defence unit kept Indian attackers at by to maintain their 1-0 at the end of the first half.

India continued to play aggressively in the third quarter and were presented with a gilt-edged opportunity to draw parity in the opening minutes of the second half. It was Navjot Kaur who was in an ideal position to shoot at goal, but her attempt went over the bar.

Minutes later, India conceded yet another penalty corner but Savita made a brilliant save. India went on two earn back-to-back penalty corners but missed out on converting their chances. In the last minute, India again missed out on a golden opportunity to score as Lalremsiami’s diving attempt off Salima Tete’s pass from the right flank missed the target.

Desperately looking for an equaliser, India showed urgency to convert a goal in the final quarter.

After a number of missed PC attempts, India finally scored the equaliser in the 58th minute through Salima Tete who found the back of the net through a perfectly executed PC variation. India will take on Japan on July 13 in the 9th-12th placing match.

LONDON, JUL 12 (AP): Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah has disclosed he was brought into Britain illegally from Djibouti under the name of another child.

“The truth is I’m not who you think I am,” the 39-year-old Farah told the BBC in a documentary called “The Real Mo Farah.”

Farah, who became the first British track and field athlete to win four Olympic golds, said his children have motivated him to be truthful about his past.

“The real story is I was born in Somaliland, north of Somalia, as Hussein Abdi Kahin,” he told the BBC. “Despite what I’ve said in the past, my parents never lived in the U.K. “When I was four my dad was killed in the civil war, you know as a family we were torn apart. I was separated from my mother, and I was brought into the U.K. illegally under the name of another child called Mohamed Farah.”

During the documentary, Farah said he thought he was going to Europe to

Mo Farah

live with relatives and recalled going through a British passport check under the guise of Mohamed at the age of nine after traveling with a woman he didn’t previously know.

“I had all the contact details for my relative and once we got to her house, the lady took it off me and right in front of me ripped them up and put it in the bin and at that moment I knew I was in trouble,” he said. The athlete travelled back to his childhood home

in west London, recalling “not great memories” where he was not treated as part of the family.

Farah eventually told teacher Alan Watkinson the truth and moved to live with his friend’s mum who took care of him and he ended up staying for seven years.

It was Watkinson who applied for Farah’s British citizenship which he described as a “long process.”

Farah was recognized as a British citizen in 2000.

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