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Govt view on austerity within and growth beyond ‘You got 3 days’: Ukraine soldiers train Correspondent

KO H I M A , M A R 1 2 (NPN): As Nagaland has been landed in deep financial difficulties, the state government has gone on overdrive to effect austerity measures in order to reduce revenue expenditure by rationalising employment in the government. The other option to tide over the over dependence on government jobs and open up employment avenues is to create a peaceful environment to promote entrepreneurship so that more jobs are created and also spur the economy. These were two issues that were addressed during the one day workshop on “Budget simplified” organised by the Kohima Press Club here on Saturday. In the first issue regarding rationalisation of government employment as austerity measure, Finance department’s senior research officer (Budget) Ketoulhou Metha who spoke on ‘Budget Simplified’ at the Heritage conference hall,

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Year

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22

Amount (in crore) 1252.45 1308.32 1194.35 1437.84 1630.67 1611.98 2358.81 2679.46

Kohima highlighted on the need of media in having better understanding on budgeting and finances. Metha highlighted on the present status of state finances and the ways forward and said that besides reducing revenue expenditure, there was also need to increase capital investment, create a congenial environment for economic growth, facilitate private sector to grow to accommodate the upcoming population e.g. Tourism, EAP funding for capital projects etc. He said the sources of fund for the state include-Share of central taxes, reve-

As on

No of Employees

As on

No of Employees

31.03.2002 31.03.2003 31.03.2004 31.03.2005 31.03.2006 31.03.2007 31.03.2008 31.03.2009 31.03.2010 31.03.2011

95325 96996 100261 102568 104594 108052 112085 111809 111307 114600

31.03.2012 31.03.2013 31.03.2014 31.03.2015 31.03.2016 31.03.2017 31.03.2018 31.03.2019 31.03.2020

120819 121283 125785 119339 119367 124712 123686 127889 124855

nue deficit grant, state’s own tax (SGST, VAT, Road Tax etc), non-tax revenue (Power, NST, Lotteries, Water Supply, Forest royalty etc.), centrally sponsored schemes/ NEC/NLCPR, externally aided projects (EAP), security related expenditure reimbursements, other finance commission awards etc. The revenue expenditures include-- Salaries and Wages, Pensions, Debt Servicing, Administrative/ Establishment Charges, Grants to PSUs, Asset Maintenance, Power Purchase, CSS/NEC/NLCPR, EAPs etc. He pointed out that the non-development revenue

KYIV, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): Ukrainian soldiers, facing a full-blown attack from neighbouring Russia, are now training civilians to use military-grade weapons to fight a war that is not being fought only at the borders but at their homes, reports India Today TV. An abandoned auditorium is now a training ground in the face of an aggressive and gruesome Russian onslaught. The trainer, an army man in uniform, holds a gun and walks up and down the stage as he instructs the civilians and says: “You don’t have three months. You have got only three days to learn how to hold a gun and how to use it to shoot down the Russians.” Meanwhile, Ukrainian soldiers and citizen volunteers who have picked up arms and weapons to defend their country against the Russian invasion are now faced with a new security concern. (Cont’d on p-8) Saboteur elements of the

expenditure like salaries, pension, interest payment and others (pre-actual 202021) stood at Rs. 9111.60 crore. Revenue deficit (BE for 2021-22) stood at Rs. 961.94 crore, fiscal deficit Rs. -1399.82 crore and primary deficit Rs. -388.70 crore. While pointing out that the revenue deficit was primarily due to demonetisation and the pandemic, Metha was optimistic of compensation that would address the issue. With the introduction of pre-paid metering system by the Power department, Metha was hopeful of that the revenue generated would reduce the losses incurred.

Cong elections may be advanced after poll disaster NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): The Congress’s top decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee or CWC, will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday, three days after a huge defeat in state polls, and is likely to advance internal elections scheduled in September amid renewed questions about its leadership, sources said on Saturday. The Congress faced a wipe-out in state election results declared on Thursday, losing Punjab, one of the last major states under its control, to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and failing to put up a strong fight in three other states

(L-R) Sonia and Rahul Gandhi

where it had hoped for a comeback- Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur. The defeat revived searing criticism of the Gandhi family and growing clamour for a complete overhaul and a leadership change by number of party leaders - a demand that was so far confined to the “G-23” or group of 23 “dissenters” who had writ-

ten to Sonia Gandhi two years ago. “There will be no course correction,” said senior Congress leaders, who are speaking out within the party against the Gandhis’ leadership but do not want to come on record. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, a member of the G-23, on Thursday, had tweeted the party could not avoid change while his

civilians to use guns to fight Russia

Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) and former secretary finance Kikheto Sema in his presentation on ‘overview of state finances and budget’ said the State could not move forward because of the prolonged conflict due to Naga political issue. He also said that the other factor was excess of departments and establishments in the state which stood at 74 as compared to other North Eastern states-- Assam 50 departments followed by Mizoram 49 while Tripura has the lowest with 42 departments. He said that Nagaland was the second-highest in the country after Uttar Pradesh with maximum offices. Kikheto further pointed out that one of the major factors that was draining the State’s resources was over employment (See table). Giving a comparative data, he said as on March 31, 2002 there were 95325 government employees, which gradually increased to 124855 by March 31, 2020.

DEFICIT FOR LAST 8 YEARS OVER EMPLOYED: GOVT EMPLOYEES FOR THE LAST 19 YEARS

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guarantee improvement of one’s health. Besides damaging health of liquor consumers, it destroys economy, relationship and spiritual health of society and family as well, it said. While considering all the effects of alcohol in human kind, AGNSC said, as Christians, the holistic approach to tackle the menace should be through physical, mental, social, economic and spiritual with much prayer. AGNSC said it firmly stood by Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) and the stand of other stakeholders to strengthen NLPT Act.

DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): Reminding all that there is no scope for complacency, despite declining trend in Covid-19 cases, Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department stressed on the need to continue wearing mask in public places and getting inoculated against Covid-19. At this stage of transmission, H&FW said using face mask in public places and Covid-19 vaccination was crucial to avoid more deaths or hospitalizations. Meanwhile, H&FW in its weekly bulletin released on Saturday informed that 28 new Covid cases were detected from 2027 samples tested during the week

colleague Jaiveer Shergill appealed for reform and warned against “sugar-coating” the loss. Some of the dissidents met at veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s home Friday evening and reportedly discussed the way forward, expressing dismay at the Congress leadership for not taking any corrective steps to revive the party. They also reportedly expressed concern that the report of the committee formed to evaluate the losses after the last round of assembly poll defeat in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala and Puducherry were not even discussed in the party.

DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): Joint Coordination Committee of Villages (JCCV) for Dimapur district has once again reminded the state government to rectify the December 20, 2021 notification and place 51 villages, that have been listed, to be under Dimapur district and not Chümoukedima district without delay. According to JCCV convener L.K. Swu and co-convener Tsithrongse, the committee during executive emergency meeting held on March 12 reiterated and reaffirmed that it would leave no stone unturned to realize its objective of continuing to remain with Dimapur district instead of merging with the newly created Chümoukedima district. JCCV warned that failure on the part of the government to act within March 2022, would compel them to launch series protests including indefinite hunger strike from first week of April.

WEEKLY DATA OF CONFIRMED CASES & DEATHS 22.5

NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): The directorate general of health services on Saturday wrote to the National Board of Examinations (NBE), asking the test body to declare revised results of NEET PG 2021 after the government decided to reduce the cut off by 15 percentile across all categories. “After due discussion and deliberations, it has been decided by the MoHFW in consultation with NMC with prior approval from Hon’ble HFM to reduce the cut-off by 15 percentile across all categories,” wrote the directorate general. Following this, the qualifying percentile for general category may be reduced to the 35th percentile, for PH(Genl) to 30th percentile and for

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787.5

DEATHS

675

591

582

507

450

446 403

359

358 311

7.5

225

8 180

145

6 5 142 137 4 122

7 4

21-27 Aug

4-10 Sep

18-24 Sep

2-8 Oct

(March 5-11), while the weekly sample positivity rate witnessed a slight increase-from 1.0% to 1.4%. There was no report of Covid-19 deaths during the week. Even as the sample positivity rate remained below 5% for the past three weeks,

16-22 Oct

30-5 Nov

225

223

6 112.5

7-13 Aug

337.5

305

0 24-30 Jul

562.5

570

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after incurring the biggest losses that it had seen in decades. Addressing the nation, Zelenskyy asked Russia to uphold the ceasefire so that evacuations from Mariupol could successfully be carried out. Peace talks still on: Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia continue via video conference. Among the top priorities is expanding and setting up humanitarian corridors, especially for the city of Mariupol, reports The Kyiv Independent.

13-19 Nov

34 16 19 9 27 1 0 Dec 8-140Dec 27-3 Dec 0 11-17 Dec 25-31

the positivity rate in three districts witnessed a slight increase—Wokha (from 0% to 3.8%), Kiphire (0% to 2.3%) and Dimapur (1% to 2%). In a brief about the Covid waves that hit Nagaland— 23% of symptomatic cases were classified under

22-29 Jan 5-11 Feb

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19-25 Feb 05-110Mar

“severe category” in the first wave, 27% in the second/ delta wave and 13% in the third/ Omicron wave. State logs 2 fresh cases: Nagaland on Saturday recorded two fresh Covid-19 cases from Dimapur, taking the total caseload to 35447.

reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) 25th percentile. In view of this, it said: “You are requested to kindly declare the revised result and send the revised result data of the newly eligible candidates to the office of the undersigned at the earliest.” According to health ministry officials, the decision was taken in consultation with National Medical Commission (NMC) in view of approximately 8,000 seats still remaining vacant even after two rounds of all India and two rounds of state quota counselling. “The move aims to prevent seat wastage. With this reduction in percentile approximately 25,000 fresh candidates can participate in the mop round of ongoing counselling,” an official said.

UGC to allow experts without PhD to teach

NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (PTI): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has plans to introduce a system under which industry experts can teach as full-time or part time faculty members in central universities, according to an official. It has also been proposed that the experts will be eligible for teaching in universities without a Ph.D or NET qualification. The official said special positions -- professor of practice and associate professor of practice will be created. Under the proposal, experts who are willing to teach can be hired as

full time or part time faculty members depending on what the university needs, the official said, adding that those who have retired at 60 will also be eligible for these positions and will be able to work till the age of 65. This came up for discussion at the meeting of the UGC chairman with the vice-chancellors of central universities on Thursday. The UGC will form a committee to look into how this can be done and it will submit its report, the official said. There are also plans to set up a portal that will act as a single point for those willing to apply to a university.

No compromise, firm on eliminating proxy teachers: SKK NMA welcomes resolution on ULB Staff Reporter

“Hope these cart stalls will not leave us abandoned and hopeless.”

CONFIRMED CASES

24 732 21

Russian military have now started wearing a distinct yellow band in an attempt to infiltrate and mix in with Ukrainians who wear the bands for easy identification and to avoid “friendly fire”. To counter this, Ukraine has now shifted to blue- the other colour of their bicolour flag. Even cars are now being marked with blue tape. Russia sending new troops: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday claimed that Russia was sending new troops

JCCV threatens to NEET PG 2021: NBE reduces hold hunger strike cut-off by 15 pc for all categories

AGNSC against lifting NLPT Act Masking, Covid-19 vaccination crucial: H&FW DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): The Assemblies of God Nagaland State Council (AGNSC) has expressed strong opposition to the proposed move to lift the Nagaland Liquor Prohibition Act (NLPT) Act 1989 and called for strengthening the Act. I n a p r e s s n o t e, AGNSC superintendent Rev. Tusaya Kath while acknowledging the concerns raised by the state government on the possible loss of revenue and anti-social elements/syndicates procuring spurious liquor—affecting consumers’ health, said that consumption of alcohol whether good or of inferior quality does not

Civilians practice how to handle a firearm at a military training exercise in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine on March 11, 2022.

DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK), which had served a one-month deadline on the school management committees (SMCs) and headmasters of government schools in Sumi inhabited areas to “eliminate” the culture of proxy teachers, Saturday affirmed to take the matter seriously. Addressing media persons here at Hotel Saramati, SKK president Katho P Awomi informed that

Newly elected team of SKK office bearers. (NP)

the newly elected team of office bearers (2022-24) during its first meeting held on March 11 resolved to seriously take up the issue of proxy teachers and ensure that the government terminate the services of such teachers.

Asserting that SKK would not compromise on the mater, Katho questioned as to why a government appointed teacher should involve in placing a proxy, hampering the careers of the students. He said if a teacher,

by placing a proxy, was not keen on being at a particular place of posting, he/she ought to resign on moral grounds and allow other capable individuals to take over the responsibility. Further, Katho said SKK was also against the involvement of government teachers in acquiring contract works (both government and private), involvement in NGOs and political parties. Quoting from the bible “No man can serve two masters”, Katho main-

DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): Naga Mothers Association (NMA) has welcomed the March 9 resolution to hold the urban local body elections with 33% women reservation. In a press note, NMA expressed gratitude to the chief minister, UDA chairman, deputy chief minister, leaders of tribe organizations, GBs, civil societies and political parties and hoped that the long overdue municipal polls will be held peacefully to ensure development of the towns and (Cont’d on p-8) municipals.

tained that government appointed teachers should stick to their designated profession of teaching and not get involved in doing contract works. This, he said would hamper the process of delivering quality education to students. Katho said SKK would also be conducting surprise checks on government departments and educational institutions under Sumi inhabited areas to ensure that all employees were regular at work.

Clarifying that since they had already withdrawn the petition in 2017, after the written agreement by the State government to hold the Municipal polls, NMA said they were no longer the petitioners in the ongoing case. However, NMA said Peoples Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), India’s largest human rights organizations, impleaded as the petitioner. NMA expressed gratitude to PUCL for their legal intervention for Naga women’s constitutional rights. K Y M C

H&FW scale up healthcare services in rural areas

Dr. Zuben Kikon along with medical team at the RCH camp at Nyiro Primary Health Centre on March 12.

DIMAPUR: In an effort to scale up health care services in rural areas, the department of Health and Family Welfare, Wokha organised a Reproductive Child Health (RCH) camp at Nyiro Primary Health Centre Wokha on March 12. Addressing the participants of the camp, deputy chief medical officer, Wokha, Dr. Zuben Kikon informed that the RCH camp was organised to

make health care services more accessible in rural areas. Therefore, he called upon the inhabitants of Niroyo, Yimkha and Yanthamo villages to avail the free health care services. Dr.Kikon also encouraged the beneficiaries to complete their Covid-19 vaccination schedule to develop strong immunity. Yanthamo Village Chair man, Yitsabemo Odyuo extended gratitude

to the medical team for conducting the RCH camp. During the camp, the medical team led by Dr. Zuben Kikon Dy CMO Wokha screened more than hundred beneficiaries and services such as Red Blood Sugar test, Blood Pressure, sterilization, family planning counselling and health check-up were carried out. Free medicines were also distributed to the patients at the health camp.

SSN to conduct assessment camp

DIMAPUR: Samagra Shiksha Nagaland (SSN) under Nagaland Education Mission Society (NEMS) will be conducting assessment camp for providing aids and appliances to all physically challenged school going children, and those who were out of school upto the age of 18 years. In a press release, state mission director, SSN Temsunaro Aier, informed that assessment camp will assess children with the following; loco-motor disability (to provide artificial limbs in collaboration with TPORC, Imphal), hearing impaired children (to provide digital hearing aids in collaboration with Soundbeatz Pvt Ltd, East Delhi and visually impaired children (to provide spectacles in collaboration with the Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt.of Nagaland). It further stated that, assessment camps would be held at all 46 Education Block Resource Centres (EBRCs) covering all 16 districts from March 14 to 26. Respective district Inclusive Education (IE) coordinators under district mission office and IE resource persons/ special educators in the EBRCs can be

contacted for any query or assistance. Schedules for assessment camp: March 14: Changtongya, Wokha town, Mokokchung Village/ Kubolong and Akuluto March 15: Tamlu, Sanis, Khensa and Zunheboto town March 16: Longleng, Bhandari, Mangkolemba and Satakha March 17: Tobu, Nagarjan Kuda/ Kushiabill, Watiyim and Aghunato March18: Aboi, Niuland, Longkhim and Seyochung March 19: Wakching, Medziphema, Noksen and Kiphire March 21: Mon town, Doyapur, Hakushang and Pungro March 22: Tizit, Ahthibung, Shamator and Meluri March 23: Peren town, Noklak and Phek town March 24: Chiephobozou, Tening and Pfutsero March 25: Tseminyu, Pughoboto and Chozuba March 26:L Khel (Kohima), SechuZubza and Viswema

STATE Food safety awareness in Mkg DIMAPUR: Food Safety Mokokchung Zone CMO office, Mokokchung in coordination with district administration Akuluto organised an awareness on food safety on March 11 at ADC office Akuluto. In a press release, district media officer, Keneikhrietuo stated that in the programme, EAC Akuluto, Orenthung Kikon spoke on the importance of food safety and encouraged the Food Business Operators (FBOs) to mandatorily obtain FSSAI registration. Designated off i c e r ( Fo o d S a f e t y ) , C.Merenlemba Ao gave a short talk on Food Safety and Standard Authority Act 2011 (FSSAI) and sensitised the FBOs on correct labelling of food products, various logos associated such as fortified, organic, vegetarian, non-vegetarian food, BIS, AGMARK, etc He also spoke about maintaining hygiene and sanitation of premises and personnel hygiene of food handlers and emphasised on gradual shift towards selfcompliance through food safety management system. He further said that it was everyone responsibility for the successful implementation of FSSAI Act. Vice chairman, Akuluto Ad-hoc Town Council, Vikheho Achumi thanked the department for organising the awareness camp. Earlier, welcome address was delivered by food safety officer, Sukumlo Yanthan. Spot registration for the FBOs were carried out after the programme and IEC materials were also distributed.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022

CAN Youth launches ‘life skill manual’ DIMAPUR: CAN Youth launched its first “life skill manual” on child rights, mental health, substance abuse and leadership for youth and adolescents at Buna Café here on Saturday. CAN in a press release stated that the project was launched by additional director and state nodal officer, national tobacco control program, directorate H&FW department, Dr. Chiekroshuyi Tetseo, deputy director and state program officer national mental health program, directorate H&FW department, Dr. C. Keso, assistant professor, Patkai Christian College, Wetshete Thopi, and Dimapur Urban Chairman Council Federation (DUCCF) president, Tsenthungo Nyamo. Speaking at the launching programme, Dr. C. Keso said that life skill manual was needed to bring about positive health in minds of youth, as many of them suffer from mental illness and

Officials and CAN Youth at the launching programme.

common mental disorders. He also spoke on importance and awareness of life skills to reach out to the community and society. Stating that most of the young people lack in basic skills, creativity, critical thinking, effective communication, etc., he called upon churches and schools to emphasise on life skills for holistic development amongst young people.

Assistant professor, PCC, Wetshete Thopi encouraged youths to enhance their skills to bring development in oneself and towards the community. Earlier, chief functionar y, CAN Youth, Jenpu Rongmei, in his welcome address spoke about lack of space and opportunities for young people while DUCCF presi-

dent, Tsenthungo Nyamo stressed on child rights. The launching programme was attended by representatives from various organizations, H&FW department, youth leaders and institutions. A short-animated video on tobacco produced by CAN Youth was also screened to raise awareness on adolescents and youths.

CCU bans hunting, fishing DIMAPUR: Affirming to preserve the Tapi river and adjoining forest areas, the Chi Citizen Union (CCU) of Chi Village has banned all kinds of hunting and fishing from March 1 to November 31, 2022 under its jurisdiction. In this regard, the Chi Citizen Union has appealed to all individuals Sanphure Village Union Kiphire Town (SVUKT) women group presenting special residing in Mon town and song at its 25th anniversary in Kiphire on March 12. (NP) adjoining villages to follow the order.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Gone but not forgotten. You are forever in our hearts, “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more ...” Revelation 21:4 Loving wife Asenla, children, grandchildren and relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

And now these three remain: Faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:13

e, the beloved family of Late Mrs. Imkonglemla Longkumer, would like to express our profound and earnest gratitude to all the people, our neighbours, relatives, friends and well-wishers from near and far, who have shared in our grief. With your kindness and support, presence and prayers, you have comforted us immensely. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to:1. Changtongya Baptist Church. 2. Changtongya Town Baptist Church. 3. Changtongya Yimsen Baptist Church. 4. Kumlong Baptist Church, Mokokchung 5. Nepali Baptist Church, Changtongya Town. 6. Ratojangtsür (kidong) Telongjem Changtongya. 7. Sunrise colony, Changtongya Town, and 8. We are thankful to every individual, though not mentioned here by name. We are very grateful for your love and support - during her life and in her passing - and we will remember it always. May the Good Lord bless you all. ~ Loving Children, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Relatives.

Born : 24/10/1965 – Died : 09/03/2022

The family and relatives of late K. visheli Chophi would like to express our profound gratitude and sincere thanks to all well-wishers and friends who showed gesture of kindness and supported us physically and financially during her prolonged illness and sad demise. Your expressions of sympathy and prayers have been a great source of comfort and will always be remembered with gratitude.

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Guwahati Very hot and hazy sun

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Khing inaugurates annexed building at GHS Chunlikha

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R. Khing and others after unveiling the plaque.

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA: A annexed two-storeyed school building at Government High School Chunlikha funded under HUDCO was inaugurated on March 11. Advisor, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services & Women Resources Development, R. Khing unveiled the plaque after it was dedicated by Rev. Khankhu Magh. In his speech, Khing acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the school to the community for producing many important personalities, both government officials as well as NGO leaders, who at present had become important members of the community and society. He encouraged the students and parents to

fully avail and utilize the best facilities provided by the government for development of human resources. He further encouraged the teachers to be sincere in their duties as they were considered as moulders of human beings and builders of future leaders. Giving the technical report, Er. Vilini Wotsa appreciated the contractor for the good workmanship and timely completion of the two- storeyed RCC building with 11- rooms including four toilets, administrative block, laboratory, library and disabled friendly ramp. P r e s i d e n t Re n g m a Hoho, Pollem Tep delivered greetings while Addl. Director, School Education, I Temjen Ao spoke on behalf

of the department. Earlier, the inaugural function was chaired by DC Tseminyu, Dr. Zasekuolie Chusi. Students of Jireh School, Chunlikha and Chunlikha Cultural Club presented special items. President Kithagha Public Organization, Khinyi Woch shared a brief history of GHS Chunlikha and submitted a memorandum to the government on the need for upgrading the oldest school in the Northern Rengma area to Higher Secondary School (Science Stream). H e a d m a s t e r, G H S Chunlikha, Asao Seb delivered the words of gratitude while pastor of Kithagha Union Baptist Church, Haiwachu Magh offered the benediction.

NVCO stresses on consumer safety

DIMAPUR: As part of its two week-long celebration of World Consumer Rights Day, the Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) stressed on the importance of the Food Safety and Standard Act 2006 based on the Consumers’ Right to Safety. In a press release, Press and Media Cell of NVCO stated that the Act aims to consolidate the laws relating to food and to establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It stated that under Section 63 of FSSA 2006, if any person or food business operator running a business without license was punishable with imprisonment for a term which may be extended to six months and also with a fine which may be extended to Rs. 5 lakh. Meanwhile, NVCO president Kezhokhoto Savi has appealed the consumers/citizens to remain alert and check the date of manufactured/ packing and expiry date before buying any food items. It also informed the consumers to contact State Consumer Helpline with Toll Free No. 1800 – 345 – 3701 and 1800-3453701 for any grievances during the office hour.

Workshop on combating wildlife in Wokha, Mon

ment in their fight against protection of environment. Chairman, Nagaland State Biodiversity Board, Satya Prakash Tripathi, IFS (Retd) shared on various aspects on community involvement in conservation of wildlife, to ensure that wildlife management policies were effectively implemented. Team Leader, WCSIndia, Dev Prakash Bankhwal spoke on threat to the survival of wildlife and preservation of forest. Steve Odyuo from Natural Nagas, who also spoke on the occasion, mentioned some of the human activities that led to destruction of biodiversity and ecosystem. During the technical

session, Rishika Gupta, WCS-India spoke on wildlife crime global, national and local scenario-drivers, impact and law enforcement. S h u b h r a S o t i e, WCS-India dwelled on scheduled animals, wild animals, meat, trophy, uncured trophy, weapons, vehicles etc. Others topics like community conservation of biodiversity in Nagaland, issues related to humanelephant conflict in Wokha, mitigation and adaptation in human-elephant conflict, identification of commonly traded species and their parts in trade field tips, sample collection, etc were also deliberated. Re s o u r c e p e r s o n s

for the workshop were Satya Prakash Tripathi, IFS (Retd), Dev Prakash Bankhwal, IFS (Retd) Rishika Gupta, WCS-India, Shubhra Sotie, Suman W M Sivachar IFS, DFO, Wokha and D P Bankhwal IFS (Retd), Mon: A total of 40 personel from Forest and Police departments were training on how to combat wildlife crime and conserve biodiversity at the training held at Town Council, Mon on March 11. Satya Prakash Tripathi, retired PCCF & HoFF, Nagaland and chairman, State Biodiversity Board, Nagaland, in his speech gave a historical back ground of the training. He emphasised the need for

Residents repair colony road

Moatoshi inaugurating the colony road on Saturday.

DIMAPUR: The residents of Middle Point Colony, Dimapur repaired the dilapidated colony road through community participation. The road which is measuring around 500 meters was inaugurated by Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA Dimapur-II on Saturday in the presence of NPF party workers, council members K Y M C

and colony residents. Under the chairmanship of D.Jonah Achumi, the residents of the colony donated land, money and materials to repair the road. Moatoshi,in his speech emphasised on the need to be economically independent without depending everything on the government.

Students hold ‘poster campaign’ against war and aggression

Students holding posters during the campaign against war.

DIMAPUR: Students of MGM, Higher Secondary School Dimapur carried out a “Poster Campaign” against all form of war and aggression in the world. According to principal of the school, Reji Abraham, more than 60 students from Class 4 to 11 took part in the campaign by creating posters and collages expressing their concern on the miseries

and destruction caused to human due to wars. Vice-president of the School, Rev. Fr. Dr. P.S. Varghese, in his message to the students and faculty said that peace and reconciliation were the need of the hour. Addressing students, principal Reji Abraham urged students to keep their eyes and ears open to see and hear not only the good

things happening around but also to see and hear the miseries and pains of people, especially during a war. He said that students need to be sensitive towards issues concerning the world and should learn to react to it. He congratulated all the students for their participation in the poster campaign.

RPP ‘walk to save Nagaland’ covers 600km on day 20

DIMAPUR: The historical “walk to save Nagaland” initiated by Rising People’s Party (RPP) has so far covered 600kms as on March 12 out of the estimated 1200kms. The journey to cover the whole of Nagaland by foot started on February 21. The team has so far covered Dimapur, Chümoukedima, Peren, Kohima, Phek, Kiphire, Shamator and Tuensang districts. The party in a press statement stated that during the journey, the team has been stacked with numerous approbations and contributions from the villagers and passers-by. The team left Tobu town on March 12 morning and will be camping at the banks of the Yongmon River at Yangching village under Longleng district, adding another 36kms to the mileage. The walkers and support team planned to spend day 21(Sunday) in devotional

service and rest, at the said location. The leaders of the RPP stated that they had held a lot of fruitful interactive discussions with the villagers and church leaders during the walk. They also came across the grievances and received first-hand information about the living conditions of the people. The team stated that lack of basic amenities such as good roads and bridges in many of the areas were depriving the “Rights of the people”. Meanwhile, the team appreciated the selfless hospitality received from the people so far during their travail and appealed to the people to continue and hold steadfast in their hopes on RPP. The leaders of the RPP also appealed to the people of Nagaland, to remember the team in their prayers for good health and God’s protection as they continue walking in their quest for a “Renewed Nagaland”.

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(L-R) Officials and participants of the workshop in Wokha and Mon.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Forest Department Wildlife Conservation-India and Nagaland State Biodiversity Board organised workshop and training on “combating wildlife crime and biodiversity conservation” in Wokka and Mon on March 11 and 12. A DIPR report stated that, in Wokha, ADC Wo k h a , L a n k o n s e n T Tsanglao while addressing the gathering, lauded the department of Forest for organising the event to sensitize the public about the importance of conserving wildlife and ecosystem, adding that wild animals have always been a critical resource for human being. He also urged everyone to support the forest depart-

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He appreciated the colony chairman for the initiative and all the residents for actively contributing for the project. Hukato Aye, GB of the colony, highlighted on the total expenditure spent for the road and also thanked MLA Moatoshi for his help in renovation of the approach road.

creating awareness among stakeholders for conservation of natural resources along with combating wildlife crimes. Dev Prakash Bankhwal, retired PCCF (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam, and the Team Leader WCS called for implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act and appealed to all the officers to make extra efforts irrespective of logistics problems faced by State. SP Mon, Imnalensa thanked WCS,India for sensitizing the forest and police personnel on Wildlife Conservation. Earlier at the inaugural programme, DFO Mon, Rajesh Kumar gave a brief background of the training.

ACRCC, NCRCC mission conference

DIMAPUR: Angami CRC Council (ACRCC) mission department and Nagaland CRC Council (NCRCC) mission department conference will be held from March 18 to 20 to be hosted by Christian Revival Church (CRC) Dihoma. The conference will be held on the theme, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, therefore, ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field”. (Matt.9:37-38). Speakers of the conference will be chairman CRC international fellowship, Rev. Dr. Neikedozo Paphino, mission secretary Nagaland CRC council, Rev. Dr. Imchayanger, and chairman, Angami CRC Council Rev. Dr. Kecha Seyie. The praise and worship team will be led by

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After NPF, JD(U) to support BJP government in Manipur

IMPHAL, MARCH 12 (IANS): A day after 5 Naga People’s Front (NPF) MLA’s decided to support the BJP in Manipur, the Janata Dal (United) on Saturday announced to support the BJPled government in Manipur, party sources said. The JD(U), which fielded 38 candidates in the recent Assembly elections, won six seats, while the NPF, which put up 10 nominees won five seats against four seats it won in the 2017 Assembly polls. National office secretary of the JD(U), Mohammad Nisar, said in a statement that in the interest of the people of Manipur, the party has decided to support the BJP in the formation of the government. The JD(U) would like to appeal to the BJP to hon-

our the mandate reposed on the party and fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the people of Manipur, the statement said. It said that the party legislators have unanimously elected Khumukcham Joykisan Singh as the leader of the legislature party of JD(U) in the presence of Afaque Ahmad Khan, national General Secretary, in-charge of northeast region. NPF Secretary General Achumbemo Kikon said the party supports the BJP government keeping in mind its association with the saffron camp since 2017. NPF sources said the party is likely to seek a few Cabinet berths in the new ministry. The BJP secured absolute majority on its own and retained power in Manipur

BRO DG reviews projects in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh

Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry

TEZPUR (ASSAM), MAR 12 (PTI): Border Roads Organisation Director General Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry on Saturday reviewed progress of strategic projects in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, which are nearing completion, an official release said. He visited the site of Project Vartak in Assam’s Tezpur. The BRO chief also carried out a recce of the site of a rail-cum-highway tunnel under the Brahmaputra river. Project Vartak chief engineer Brig Harish Kumar accompanied the DG and briefed him on details of the underwater tunnel, the release said. The DG also assessed various ongoing infrastruc-

ture projects in Sonitpur of Assam and Tawang and West Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh. He was also informed about all works on BaliparaCharduar-Tawang (BCT) road that will be completed by September, the release said. Lieutenant General Chaudhry also reviewed progress of the strategically important Nechiphu and Sela tunnels being constructed on the BCT road. “These tunnels will be opened for use by the public by September or October,” it said. Chaudhry directed officials to ensure high quality for the construction of these tunnels and maintain the timeline for completion of the projects. The DG also inaugurated a “testing van” comprising all the latest instruments for checking quality of roads, bridges and tunnelling works. Lt Gen Chaudhry visited the Eastern Base Workshop, which is responsible for providing maintenance and repair facilities for machinery used for BRO projects in the northeast region.

for the second consecutive term by winning 32 seats in the 60-member Assembly. The BJP came to power in Manipur for the first time in 2017, in alliance with four National People’s Party (NPP) MLAs, four NPF members, the lone Trinamool Congress MLA and an Independent member. The BJP’s estranged ally NPP, which won seven seats, has announced to play the role of opposition party in Manipur. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday met Governor La Ganesan and resigned from his post. The Governor asked him to continue in his office until the new government takes charge. There is no confirmation yet as to when the next Chief Minister would be chosen, or when the new BJP-led government would assume office. Before the elections, the BJP had informally declared that Singh will be the party’s chief ministerial face and will head the next government.

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Cong lost due to BJP’s intimidiation: Charan Das Correspondent IMPHAL, MAR 12: Congress leaders on Saturday claimed rampant malpractices by BJP defying all democratic norms behind party’s poll debacle. The BJP has left no stone unturned to win the elections, leaders of the grand old party that ended with five seats alleged. AICC and MPCC leaders who addressed a press conference in Imphal’s Congress Bhavan on Saturday further accused the saffron party of using armed militant groups operating in hill districts during its electioneering. AICC (Manipur incharge) Bhakta Charan Das alleged that the BJP had not only indulged in rampant violence and intimidation of Congress workers and voters but also manipulated votes at the time of counting. He said, “The sudden stiff increase of votes in the last one hour on the polling day showed that the voting was heavily managed to favour BJP candidates.” He claimed an increase of 12 to 15% voting was recorded in almost all the polling stations. The entire

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election machinery was “explicitly” supporting BJP candidates, he added. Besides this, the BJP had used the Naga and Kuki militant outfits to bring BJP in power, he further accused the BJP. He added that the postal ballots which were supposed to be counted and added before the counting of the EVM votes were not added to the total votes. The postal ballot votes were added after the counting of EVM votes so as the vote results can be manipulated in favour of the BJP candidates. This is the reason why BJP candidates in most of the constituencies defeated Congress candidates with a very small margin, he alleged. Well ahead of the twophase elections, the BJP in-

‘Hunar Haat’ promoting artisans: Naqvi

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma with Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi at Khanapara Veterinary Ground, in Guwahati.. (PTI)

GUWAHATI, MAR 12 (PTI): Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said ‘Hunar Haat’, a programme to promote traditional arts and crafts, has been able to help artisans of the country and ensure their socio-economic upliftment. It has proved to be a “partner to protect, preserve and promote” the legacy of craftsmen, the minority affairs minister said. Speaking at the inauguration of the first ‘Hunar Haat’ in the northeast region, Naqvi said this initiative has brought revolutionary changes in the lives of artisans by ensuring their socio-economic empowerment. Around 700 craftsmen

from 30 states and union territories are participating in the market-linkage initiative in Assam’s Guwahati, which will continue till March 20, according to an official release. ‘Hunar Haat’ is an “efficient effort to empower artisans and craftsmen”, Naqvi said. Notably, a target was set to generate employment opportunities for 7.5 lakh artisans and craftsmen through 75 ‘Hunar Haat’, to be organised across the country as a part of “Amrit Mahotsav” of 75 years of India’s Independence. The programme in Guwahati is the 38th ‘Hunar Haat’. “Happy to inaugurate the 38th Hunar Haat in Guwahati organised by Nation-

al Minorities Development and Finance Corporation. I thank Hon’ble Minister Shri @naqvimukhtar ji for organising Hunar Haat that will promote #Vocal4Local & the spirit of #AtmanirbharBharat,” Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Twitter. Speaking on the occasion, Sarma said this programme is a potential platform to promote India’s rich legacy of arts and crafts. “Hunar Haat is helping ‘magicians of maati (soil)’ of the country realise their dream. It is strengthening the mission of vocal for local,” he said. Sarma also said the initiative has ensured the economic empowerment of small artisans as more than eight lakh people have been provided job opportunities in the last seven years. Altogether, 300 stalls have been set up in the ‘Hunar Haat’ here, and handmade products from every corner of the country and traditional food of various regions are available. Besides, circus, cultural programmes of renowned artistes of the country are major attractions of the exhibition in Guwahati, the release added.

Meghalaya govt initiates talks Tripura woman beheads with a terror outfit in hill state husband, keeps head in temple

File photo of cadres of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council. SHILLONG, MARCH 12 (IANS): After the Centre’s nod, the Meghalaya government has initiated the process to hold formal talks with the banned militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), officials said on Friday. A senior official of the Meghalaya Home Department said that the state government has appointed retired IAS officer Peter S Dkhar as the interlocutor for facilitating the talks with the HNLC, which also last month offered to hold peace talks with the Centre and the Meghalaya government without any pre-conditions. With a vast knowledge of ethnic issues of Meghalaya, Dkhar is a former deputy commissioner of East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts.

Retired IPS officer A.K. Mishra, who is the advisor of the Union Home Ministry, will coordinate between the Centre and the state government on the talks with the HNLC. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma recently held a meeting with Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla in New Delhi and discussed the peace proposal by the HNLC. “The HNLC’s proposal to initiate talks with the governments under the parameters of the constitution is a welcome step. They are keen to talk to the government in the interest of peace and development,” the Chief Minister had said in a video message. He added that more positive developments are expected to take place in the next few days.The militant outfit recently in a

statement said that the peace initiative was disrupted after last year’s killing or the fake encounter of the group’s former General Secretary Cherishterfield Thangkhiew. The HNLC has claimed responsibility for the low-intensity blasts that took place in recent months in the heart of Shillong and other areas in the state. While militancy is on the decline in Meghalaya over the last several years, but since 2020 the HNLC has been behind a few lowintensity IED blasts in the state. The HNLC, which has been demanding a sovereign Khasi tribal homeland in Meghalaya, is a breakaway faction of the Hynniewtrep Achik Liberation Council, the first tribal militant outfit of the mountainous state, formed in the mid-1980s.

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AGARTALA, MAR 12 (PTI): A woman allegedly beheaded her 50-year-old husband and kept the bloodsoaked head in a plastic bag at the family’s temple in Tripura’s Khowai district in the wee hours of Saturday, a police officer said. While Khowai Superintendent of Police Bhanupada Chakraborty said the reason behind the killing is not yet known, the couple’s elder son said his mother has developed a psychological disorder recently and underwent treatment by a local occultist. The 42-year-old woman was arrested from their residence at Indira Colony village of the district. She was living there with her

husband Rabindra Tanti, a daily wager, and two minor sons. “My mother had always been a vegetarian. But she had chicken last night and all of us went to sleep. Suddenly I woke up and saw my father was beheaded. I was shocked to see my mother was standing with a blood-soaked dao (a sharp weapon). When we raised an alarm, she rushed out of the room and kept my father’s head in our temple,” the elder son said. She then confined herself to a room from where the police arrested her. “We have recovered the body and arrested the woman. An investigation has started,” the SP told PTI.

Arunachal Pradesh registers one new COVID-19 case

ITANAGAR, MAR 12 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday registered only one fresh COVID-19 case, pushing the virus tally in the northeastern state to 64,480, a senior health official said here. The new case was reported from Namsai district, the official said. The COVID-19 death toll in the northeastern state remained at 296 as no new fatality was reported in the past 24 hours, State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said. Arunachal Pradesh currently has 33 active COVID-19 cases, while 64,151 people have so far been cured of the disease, he said.

dulged in violence to intimidate voters who were against the saffron party after taking overall control of the home department even during the election, he said. Das further accused the ECI of not hearing complaints lodged by the Congress and other parties other than BJP in the fray demanding re-polls in several polling stations. The re-polls were held only in polling stations where BJP lodged complaints, he added. “In spite of all these terrorizing atmosphere, people of Manipur have voted for us (Congress). Therefore, we thank the people of Manipur.”

The Congress will continue taking issues of the people of the state to the state Assembly as well as in the Parliament with renewed energy. The party will also start its organizational work at the grassroots level for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, he declared. MPCC president N Loken alleged that the recent two-phase elections to elect 60 members of the state Assembly were not held in free and fair manner. If the elections were held as per norms of democracy, the Congress would have emerged as the single largest party, MPCC president N Loken said.

BJP’s Rajen appointed pro-tem Speaker of Mnp Assembly

Manipur Governor La Ganesan on Saturday appointed former education minister Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh as pro-tem Speaker of the state legislative assembly. Rajen, who was re-elected from Lamshang assembly constituency in Imphal West district, will take the oath of office tomorrow (March 13), a Raj Bhavan source said. He will administer oath of office to all the newly elected members which will be held before March 19, the end of tenure of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly. Rajen was the education minister in the council of ministers of N Biren Singh led BJP’s coalition government which resigned on Friday to pave the way for formation of the new government. He was re-elected from the Lamshang AC on aBJP ticket.

Drug peddler injured in police firing in Assam NAG AO N ( A S S A M ) , MAR 12 (PTI): A suspected drug peddler was injured when police fired on him after he allegedly attacked them and tried to flee in a bid to evade arrest in Assam’s Nagaon district on early Saturday, police said. The man was hospitalised. Based on specific information, an operation was launched in an area under Juria police station. On being challenged, the accused allegedly attacked the police team with a sharp weapon and attempted to flee. In response, the police team fired on him injuring him on the right hand. Altogether 59 vials of suspected drugs, Rs 10,200 in cash, one motorcycle and two mobile phones were recovered from his possession, police said. Altogether 33 people have been killed and at least 88 injured in police action while allegedly trying to flee from custody or attacking the personnel since the BJP government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, assumed office in May 2021.

Man burnt alive for killing minor boy in Assam DIBRUGARH (ASSAM), MAR 12 (PTI): A purportedly mentally ill person was burnt alive allegedly by tea garden workers in Assam’s Dibrugarh district after he killed a five-yearold boy on Saturday, police said. The incident happened at Dholajan Tea Estate. The boy was playing with others in the compound of Sunit Tanti who was, according to locals, mentally unstable. “Suddenly, Tanti got angry and killed the boy, Ujjal Mura, by slitting his throat,” Superintendent of Police Shwetank Mishra said. After learning the incident, local people caught hold of Tanti and burnt him alive, another police officer said. Mishra said that the police started investigations into the incident and the bodies were sent for post-mortem examination. “The situation is under control,” the SP said. No arrests have been made so far.

Mnp post-poll violence: Data service suspended in Jiribam Correspondent IMPHAL, MAR 12: Manipur government on Saturday suspended mobile internet services in post-poll violence ridden Jiribam district for five days with effect from today. Following t poll related violence incidents, the district administration has already clamped curfew under section CrPC in the district on Friday. The step was taken up in view of the escalating post-poll violence in the district, bordering Assam. After declaration of results on March 10, there was a series of violent incidents, including destruction of properties, in the district that has only one Assembly constituency. The poll related violence erupted in the district after a group of (JD(U) workers stormed the house of vice president Sadam of BJP Minority Morcha and physically assaulted his family members on Friday morning. Sadam’s father, mother and wife were beaten up by the group of JD(U) workers who also threatened

them for supporting the BJP before leaving the house. The family members weres admitted to Jiri district hospital due to injuries, reports said. When the news spread like wildfire, a large number of womenfolk stormed the residence of one Moirangthem Promen, a JD(U) worker who was allegedly involved in the assault of the Sadam’s family. After the district police rushed to the spot, a clash broke out between the police personnel and women. In the fracas, a group of people destroyed a shop owned by the JD(U) worker and also set afire a motorcycle. As tensions ran high in the district, the district administration promulgated indefinite curfew, restricting people from moving out of their homes under section 144 (1) of CrPC 1973 with immediate effect from 4 pm on Friday. Despite the curfew, anti-social elements used social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages inciting passions of the public.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND: KOHIMA-797004 NO.DTE/ESTT/NP-13/2017 (PT)

Dated, Kohima the 11th March, 2022

NOTIFICATION In pursuance to the clearance of the P&AR Department vide U.O NO. 209 dated 08.07.2021, U.O No. 711 dated 01.11.2021, Cabinet approval vide dated 16.11.2021, Justice & Law Department U.O No. 349 dated 24.11.2021 and subsequent Government Approval No.HTE/TE/8-12/202, Dated, 7th March, 2022, applications are hereby invited in plain paper from interested candidates for temporary engagement against the posts mentioned below on Scale Pay for a period of 1(one) year or till such time the posts are filled up on regular basis through Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) or whichever is earlier. The application should be enclosed along with Admit card, Mark sheet from HSLC onwards, ST/ Indigenous certificate and submitted to the office of the undersigned on or before 25th March, 2022. Sl. Name of posts No. of Pay Level Matrix Minimum Eligibility criteria No with subject Posts Lecturer in Level-13 Bachelor Degree in Architecture 1 4 (four) Architecture (Rs.56100-177500) with minimum 1st Class/1st Division Lecturer in Level-13 Bachelor Degree in Interior Design 2 3 (three) Interior Design (Rs.56100-177500) with minimum 1st Class/1st Division Lecturer in Level-13 BE/B.Tech in Computer Engg with 3 1 (one) Computer Engg. (Rs.56100-177500) first class. Demonstrator in Level-8 Diploma in Architecture/ Design 4 2 (two) Architecture (Rs.28700-91300) for Arch. Demonstrator in Level-8 Diploma in Interior/ Design for 5 2 (two) Interior Design (Rs.28700-91300) Interior. Demonstrator in Level-8 Diploma in Mechanical 6 2 (two) Fabrication (Rs.28700-91300) Engineering for Fabrication 2. Age as on 01.01. 2022: Between 18 to 30 years. Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years in case of SC/ST candidates. Further relaxation of additional 2 (two) years of age is allowed as per P&AR OM No. AR-2/ASSO/98 (Vol-I) dated 28th February, 2022. 3. The engagement service shall be liable to be terminated at any time without any notice and without assigning any reason thereof. 4. The appointees shall have no right to claim for regularization of the contingencyservice on any ground whatsoever. 5. No sundry service-benefits, such as increment, Earned leave etc., save for 12 (twelve) days Casual Leave, shall be admissible during the course of the 1 (one) year of engagement. (ER. M.NAKRO) Director

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CBI examines Mumbai Police PM rues lack of reforms in security apparatus Commissioner in corruption case

GANDHINAGAR, MAR 12 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there was a need for reforms in the internal security apparatus after Independence, but the country lagged behind in this area. Addressing the first convocation of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) at Lavad in Gandhinagar district, he said during British rule internal security revolved around instilling fear among the masses, which needed to be changed. “After Independence, there was a need for reforms, but unfortunately sufficient work was not done in this direction and we lagged behind,” he said. “Even now, the perception about police is that one should stay away from them...,” the prime minister said. More than increasing the number of person-

nel, what was needed was trained officials who understand technology, human psyche, know how to communicate with the young generation and deal with the leaders of mass agitations, the prime minister said. Due to the lack of trained manpower, security forces lose the capacity for “negotiation” and “things go wrong at the last moment, sometimes due to a few words,” he said. Police and other security personnel should be able to deal strongly with anti-social elements and softly with society and instill “a sense of friendship and confidence among people”, he said. This would require a change in training modules and that was why Rashtriya Raksha University was set up, the prime minister added.

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Modi also noted that police personnel find it hard to deal with stress due to the shrinking of traditional support networks like joint families, and said there is a need for experts, including Yoga teachers, who can help them fight stress and relax. Technology was important for the security forces but its use also needs proper training, Modi said. “The sphere of security is not only about the morning parade and physical

fitness. (Even) A divyang person, who is physically unfit, can still contribute to security through mental training,” the PM added. He also called for regular interaction between various institutions located in Gandhinagar such as National Forensic Sciences University, Gujarat National Law University and RRU. RRU should also focus on training in jail management and how to deal with convicts and undertrials so that they leave the prison reformed persons, Modi said. The prime minister also spoke about the growing field of private security and related start-ups. Students trained at RRU could become part of such startups, he added. “If you have not studied mob and crowd psychology scientifically, you cannot handle it. We want to

prepare such people through RRU who are capable of controlling the situation even in such circumstances,” the prime minister said. He also noted that there has been greater participation of women in the defence sector now. “Even NCC is witnessing (greater) participation of women... Be it Olympics, science, education or security, women are leading from the front,” he said. “While retaining the influence of uniform, one should never leave the values of humanity behind,” Modi advised the students. As many as 1,090 students were conferred degrees at the first convocation. RRU was set up in 2020 to meet the need for trained manpower in policing, criminal justice and correctional administration.

NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (PTI): The CBI has examined Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey in connection with its probe against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh in a corruption case, officials said Saturday. Pa n d e y wa s q u e s tioned for nearly six hours on Friday over the allegations of attempting to influence former commissioner Param Bir Singh to withdraw his complaint against Deshmukh while the Bombay High Court was hearing the case, they said. The agency has booked Deshmukh and unidentified others under IPC sections related to criminal conspiracy and section of Prevention of Corruption Act for “attempt to obtain undue advantage for improper and

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dishonest performance of public duty”. In his letter to CM Uddhav Thackeray, after he was removed from Mumbai Police Commissioner’s post, Param Bir Singh had alleged Deshmukh allegedly asked Sachin Waze, a Mumbai police officer now sacked in Antilia security breach case, to allegedly extort over Rs 100 crore a month from bars and restaurants of Mumbai, they said.

“The Preliminary Enquiry prima facie revealed that a cognizable offence is made out in the matter, wherein the then Home minister of Maharashtra, shri Anil Deshmukh and unknown others have attempted to obtain undue advantage for improper and dishonest performance of their public duty,” the CBI FIR has alleged. According to the CBI manual, a preliminary enquiry is initiated to assess if there is enough prima facie material in the allegations to proceed with a regular case for a full fledged probe, officials said. The CBI enquiry found Waze, who was arrested later by NIA, had been reinstated into the police force after being out of of service for more than 15 years.

UP voters chose development over Ram Bhagwant Mann meets Punjab governor, stakes claim to form govt AAP to launch massive membership drive temple, Hindutva: Post-poll survey LUCKNOW, MAR 12 (PTI): Development and government functioning were among the top priorities for voters in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections while the Ram temple and Hindutva did not weigh much in the minds of people while exercising their franchise, a post-poll survey has highlighted. The study said the net satisfaction with the Narendra Modi government at the Centre was three times higher than that of the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, indicating the “Modi magic” helped the BJP return to power for the second consecutive term. The Lokniti-CSDS poll survey also points to a new

group of beneficiaries of welfare schemes such as Kisan Samman Nidhi, Ujjwala Scheme, PM Awas Yojna and free ration rooting for the ruling coalition, irrespective of caste and religious considerations. Another important fact that emerged in the comprehensive data collection was that allaying all prepoll apprehensions, the BJP got more support among farmers, Brahmins, and also increased its outreach among Scheduled Castes, even among Mayawati’s core vote bank Jatavs. On how reliable the survey was in terms of size and geographical coverage, Sanjay Kumar, Professor and Co-Director of Lokniti programme at the Centre for

the Study of Developing Societies, told PTI that it was a comprehensive sample, an important factor for any survey to be accurate. Thirty-eight per cent of responders said development topped their priority, 12 per cent said changing or removing the government guided them to the polling booth and 10 per cent listed functioning of the government as their consideration. Surprisingly the Ram Mandir and Hindutva issue found favour only among 2 per cent of the responders and so was the case with the topic of stray animal menace raised by the opponents prominently to put the Adityanath government on the mat.

CHANDIGARH, MAR 12 (PTI): Punjab chief minister-designate Bhagwant Mann on Saturday staked claim to form government in the state after meeting Governor Banwarilal Purohit here. After the meeting, Mann told reporters outside the Raj Bhawan that he handed over a letter of support of his party MLAs to the governor who accepted it. “We staked claim to form the government and the governor sahib approved it,” said Mann. The 48-year-old Mann was elected the AAP Legislature Party leader at a meeting of the party MLAs in Mohali on Friday. Mann said the swearing-in ceremony will be held at 12:30 pm on March 16 at Khatkar Kalan, the ances-

in southern states, take out foot marches

Bhagwant Mann meets Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and stakes claim to form government. (PTI Photo)

tral village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, in Nawanshahr district. “We invite the people of Punjab (for the ceremony). Every Punjabi will take oath on that day...we will vow to sacrifice everything for the progress of Punjab, he said. “We will pay tributes to Bhagat Singh.”

Replying to a question on the cabinet formation, Mann said, “The cabinet will be good. Historic decisions will be taken.” Mann has also invited AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the swearing-in ceremony. On Sunday, the two

NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (PTI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to launch a massive membership drive in the southern states to build on the momentum of its stupendous victory in the Punjab Assembly polls. The party will start its membership drive in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep, senior AAP leader Somnath Bharti said on Friday. “After the thunderous victory of the AAP in Punjab, people from the southern regions have started showing interest in the politics of our party.

We are receiving an unprecedented response from southern India,” he told reporters here. “Seeing the mood of the people and taking into account the response that our teams in the southern states have been receiving, we have decided to launch membership campaigns throughout the region,” he added. Bharti said the membership drive will be carried out by the party’s local teams. “These campaigns will actively penetrate deep into Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep,” he said.

Security of 122 former Punjab ministers, MLAs to be withdrawn

CHANDIGARH, MAR 12 (PTI): The Punjab Police has ordered the withdrawal of security cover of 122 former ministers and MLAs, days before AAP leader Bhagwant Mann takes over as the chief minister. Personnel deployed on specific orders of the courts will, however, not be withdrawn, the letter by the additional director general of police (security), dated March 11, to police commissioners, senior superintendents of police and other senior police officers mentioned.

Prominent among those who stand to lose their security cover are former ministers Manpreet Singh Badal, Raj Kumar Verka, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Brahm Mohindra, Sangat Singh Gilzian and former speaker K P Singh. Badal, who lost from Bathinda Urban seat, is being protected by 19 security personnel while Ashu is guarded by 16 of them, according to the Punjab Police. The names of Congress leaders who have won the recent assembly elections -- Pargat Singh, Amarinder

Union ministers asks CPI (M) to maintain peace

PALAKKAD, MAR 12 (PTI): Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Saturday asked the ruling CPI(M) in Kerala to maintain peace in the state before “allotting money for world peace” in the state budget in light of the death of a BJP activist. Muraleedharan, who visited the house of BJP activist Arun Kumar who died in a clash during a temple festival near here, asked the CPI(M) to end its “violent ce Of the politics”. missiOner (hanDicrafts) Arun Kumar (28) susy OF TExTILES tained injuries in a clash . PURAM, NEW DELHI-110066 during a temple festival in a RTISEMENT village a few days ago, had ost ofsuccumbed Regional Director (Handicrafts) to his wounds pay matrix (Rs. 78800-209200) on in a hospital in the district the Office of the DC (Handicrafts)on Friday. The ted for filling up BJP of 01 had (One)alleged post of s) [Group 'A' Gazetted] Level 12 by in that Kumar wasinattacked 9200) by the method deputation activists of the on CPI(M) and cers under Central Government or its youth outfit DYFI. erritories. I r oofnRegional i c a l l y,Director the cted to the“post CPI(M), in any part of the which country. is on a killing-spree of are political e eligible candidates, who willing ment opponents, to the post of Regional has setDirector aside rdedRs along with in up-to-date ACRs/ 2 crore the state buds, vigilance clearance certificates, get for world and peace. First, learance Certificate statement they need to10 bring in sed during the last yearspeace through s from the date of publication thea Kerala, then they canofdo ment News so as to reach to Assistant drama about world peace,” e of the Development Commissioner Muraleedharan told the . 7, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066. ation media proformahere. may be Hedownloaded said the crafts.nic.in. only mistake of the deceased (Arun yadav) youth waskumar that he was a BJP Director (Handicrafts) activist. O/o DC (Handicrafts)

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Singh Raja Warring, Rana Gurjeet Singh, Tript Rajender Singh Bajwa, Sukhbinder Sarkaria and Barindermeet Singh Pahra – also figure in the list. The security cover of Warring, who was the former transport minister, comprised 21 personnel, the highest among the leaders that figure in the list. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, will also lose her security cover. She is being protected by seven personnel. Prominent among the BJP and Shiromani Aka-

li Dal leaders, who will lose their security cover are Daljit Singh Cheema, Tota Singh, Sikandar Singh Maluka, Chunni Lal Bhaga, Manoranjan Kalia, Anil Joshi, Dinesh Babbu Adesh Partap Singh Kairon, and former MLAs Sharanjit Dhillon and Pawan Kumar Tinu. The list also includes the names of former AAP MLAs Jagtar Singh Jagga, Kanwar Sandhu, Amarjit Singh Sandoa and HS Phoolka. Lok Insaaf Party’s Bains brothers -- Simarjeet Bains and Balwinder Bains -- will also lose their security

cover. Further, the list includes the name of former chief of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and ex-MLA Gobind Singh Longowal. Meanwhile, mentioning that the personnel deployed on specific court orders will remain, the letter stated, “In case any fresh, specific input regarding threat to a protectee is available with the local police, prior clearance may be obtained from ADGP/security, Punjab, before withdrawal of security.”

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VOL. XXXII NO. 96 DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022

A nation destroyed

hatever be the history and genesis of the Russian –Ukraine conflict, there is no denying the fact that Russia as the aggressor, has to be held responsible for causing death and destruction in another nation. This is unacceptable in this century when nations across the globe are seeking to join hands for peace and exchange information for combating deadly viruses and diseases. Russian’s modern-day Czar, who has described as a combination of Hitler and Stalin, has unleashed one of the worst atrocities ever by a super power. It would have been different had the aggression been committed by any other country. The brutality of the Russian invasion shows that Putin has no remorse for the killing of hundreds of innocent women and children by his missiles and rockets that rained down cities in Ukraine. Putin has instead defended his aggression of Ukraine on the pretext of stopping the “genocide” against Russian-speaking people in Ukraine. This is a half-truth since the Russian speaking militia have violently opposed the authority of the Ukraine government and demanded that the territory- Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republic be unified with Russia. Putin also justified the invasion that was meant to replace the current government headed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy and “de-nazify” Ukraine. Putin’s main objective is regime change where a Kremlin puppet would be placed in Ukraine. Many of his justifications for war were false or irrational. Putin claimed his goal was to protect people subjected to bullying and genocide and aim for the “demilitarisation and de-Nazification” of Ukraine. There has been no genocide in Ukraine: it is a vibrant democracy, led by a president who, incidentally is Jewish and not a Nazi. Whatever Putin may have put forth in defence of his aggressive action, were nothing but excuses be it his objection to Ukraine joining NATO or the European Union. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine is in full swing, with the final outcome unknown. Given Russia’s military dominance over the Ukrainian army, few seem to doubt that if the assault continues, the Russian army will defeat the Ukrainian military. However as the world watches with horror at the massacre of the innocents in Ukraine Putin is unrelenting and unmoved. He wants to conquer Ukraine even if it ends up in rubble and dead bodies strewn across the land. On its part, the US has let down Ukraine as it fearful of Putin using nuclear weapons to thwart any involvement of US or NATO forces in aid of Ukraine. The people of Ukraine are being abandoned by the US and NATO. This is blot on the name of national sovereignty and will serve to encourage any nation for instance China to do likewise on Taiwan. China has never recognised Taiwan as an independent country and has sworn to liberate it even through force so as to unify it with China. The scenario could likely happen if the US and NATO exhibit the same cowardice as they are doing over Ukraine which could embolden the Chinese.

DailyDevotion Total Surrender

Peter began to say to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You.” —Mark 10:28 Our Lord replies to this statement of Peter by saying that this surrender is “for My sake and the gospel’s” (Mark 10:29). It was not for the purpose of what the disciples themselves would get out of it. Beware of surrender that is motivated by personal benefits that may result. For example, “I’m going to give myself to God because I want to be delivered from sin, because I want to be made holy.” Being delivered from sin and being made holy are the result of being right with God, but surrender resulting from this kind of thinking is certainly not the true nature of Christianity. Our motive for surrender should not be for any personal gain at all. We have become so self-centered that we go to God only for something from Him, and not for God Himself. It is like saying, “No, Lord, I don’t want you; I want myself. But I do want You to clean me and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I want to be on display in Your showcase so I can say, ‘This is what God has done for me.’ ” Gaining heaven, being delivered from sin, and being made useful to God are things that should never even be a consideration in real surrender. Genuine total surrender is a personal sovereign preference for Jesus Christ Himself. Where does Jesus Christ figure in when we have a concern about our natural relationships? Most of us will desert Him with this excuse— “Yes, Lord, I heard you call me, but my family needs me and I have my own interests. I just can’t go any further” (see Luke 9:5762). “Then,” Jesus says, “you ‘cannot be My disciple’ ” (see Luke 14:26-33). True surrender will always go beyond natural devotion. If we will only give up, God will surrender Himself to embrace all those around us and will meet their needs, which were created by our surrender. Beware of stopping anywhere short of total surrender to God. Most of us have only a vision of what this really means, but have never truly experienced it.

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“If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

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A test for positive non-alignment

n the post-Cold War years, geopolitics was marked by three noticeable trends -- a shift towards the economic combat as different from a military confrontation, recession of open warfare and the rise of proxy war as a phenomenon of the unipolar world order and a growing belief that there was scope for multipolarity in the new global environ. With the advent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has been able to steer these paradigm shifts in international relations to its advantage and gradually emerge as a major power, capable of influencing the world on issues of ‘war and peace’. It is extremely significant that in the current Ukraine-Russia military conflict, Prime Minister Modi was the only world leader whose intervention was sought by both sides, and also that he lost no time in speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin upfront and called for immediate stoppage of Russian military action and resumption of talks for mutually resolving the issues and establishing peace. Putin, it can be presumed, felt assured that India understood Russia’s economic and security concerns. Understandably, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky also reached out to Modi -- predictably after India let it be known to the world that its abstention at the UNSC on this issue was meant to establish its ‘impartiality’ towards both sides. Prime Minister Modi also talked to him, reiterated that India stood for immediate cessation of military operations by Russia and commencement of peace talks and indicated that ‘India was willing to help’

the process of peace negotiations. This is a historical development showing that Modi stands tall in the world community and confirming the status of India as a major sovereign power not aligned to any ‘camp’. It needs to be mentioned here that under the Prime Minister’s direct guidance, India stepped up the process of safe evacuation of Indian students from Ukraine as the conflict showed signs of getting protracted. The rise of India on the world scene as the counsel of sanity and peace in the context of Ukraine- Russia military confrontation has to be credited to Prime Minister Modi’s policy framework for handling international relations. First, India is guided by bilateral relationships based on mutuality of economic and security interests in consonance with the larger cause of world peace. Secondly, Prime Minister Modi’s foreign policy is free of any ideological baggage of the past and is truly non-aligned in the sense that it wants friendship with all without compromising with the larger interests of humanity. That is how India has been able to maintain strategic partnership with the US and a deep friendship with Russia as well -- these relationships are not at the cost of either of them. Finally, what has given strength to India’s voice of wisdom is the fact that it has a firm belief in the philosophy of upholding the truth at home and abroad -- as a civilisational legacy of this country -- while yielding no ground to an adversary and countering any aggression of the latter with full might. The strategic Indo-US bonds are rooted in the

common mission of the two largest democracies of defending the cause of the democratic world against the aggressive moves of a dictatorial regime like that of Marxist China under Xi Jinping. China has joined hands with Pakistan -- a fundamentalist state -- to pursue antiIndia designs. While India is prepared to deal with any aggression of China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and any further mischief of Pakistan on the Line of Control (LoC) on its own, it has -- in joining hands with the US in Quad -- laid emphasis on the maintenance of ‘rule-based order’ in the Indo-Pacific and also pressed for an active role of this forum in the sphere of global humanitarian causes such as the joint handling of the Covid pandemic. India’s strategic partnership with the US is independent of US-Russia relations, and similarly, India’s friendship with Russia is not weakened by Russia’s close bonds with China. It is a tribute to Prime Minister Modi’s uprightness that US President Joe Biden also hoped to have consultations with India on UkraineRussia armed conflict -- he gave that indication after Modi had spoken to the leaders of the two warring nations. On the character of this conflict itself, India with an impartial view has seen that recognition of Ukraine as a sovereign nation and measures to address the security concerns of Russia hold the key to this impasse. After the dismemberment of the USSR, it was necessary for the Western world to encourage peaceful coexistence between Russia and the erstwhile East European countries that had declared independence. Moves to induct immediate neighbours of Russia

-- Ukraine is one of them -- into NATO, which is a military alliance, would be considered a provocation by Russia and similarly any separatist trend in the eastern provinces of Ukraine predominantly inhabited by Russian-speaking population would cause concern to the Ukraine government. President Putin sitting pretty on annexation of Crimea in 2014 felt emboldened to first militarily intervene in the name of peace-keeping at Donetsk and Donbas, and finding that President Zelensky was speeding up the process of joining NATO, extended military operations to the mainland of Ukraine from its eastern arc. Putin seemingly aimed at taking control of Kyiv after militarily weakening Ukraine to pave the way for a favourable regime there. All through this, however, he significantly created an impression of him being open to an acceptable settlement. Putin watched the US and its European allies offering only to send arms and military equipment to Ukraine without making any promise of committing boots on the ground there, and talking principally of economic sanctions that did not unsettle Russia in the immediate term. The US and its Western allies, along with others who had stakes in peace, should have gotten into the act in the wake of the conflict over the Crimean Peninsula, and worked for a principle-based framework of peace between Russia and its neighbours. A non-military friendship pact should still work for protecting the sovereignty of Ukraine and alleviating security concerns of Russia. The pact could possibly confer special status to Crimea as a bridge of friendship between the two

countries. Biden’s arrival on the scene evidently queered the pitch for Putin, who seemed to have enjoyed a degree of strategic adjustment with former US President Donald Trump and taken note of Trump’s aloofness from EU. Biden put Russia on notice along with China as the potential adversaries for him. Also, Europe -- even after the end of the Cold War -- seemed to be viewing Russia from the prism of global antagonism rooted in security that had guided the tense superpower rivalry earlier. The option of a peaceful relationship between Russia and its East European neighbours should have been tried harder. The Ukraine-Russia military confrontation is running into a stalemate as Ukraine would not give up easily. Biden had in his State of the Union address called Russian action in Ukraine a ‘premeditated’ offensive, but has not gone beyond affirming that the US and European allies are united in their resolve to counter it. There is still time for speeding up peace efforts. The international community does not want a war of global impact. The US has to deal with an expansionist China and avoid opening a second front with Russia. It is good that India leads a powerful voice for the resolution of the conflict. The UN should work on a two-plank mediation -- guarantee of Ukraine’s sovereignty without NATO membership and withdrawal of Russian military presence from Donetsk and Donbas as a follow up on a peace pact between Russia and Ukraine that would guarantee equal opportunity of development and equal protection of law for all Russian-speaking citizens of

Ukraine in a classic practice of democracy. It should be possible to oversee the observance of such a peace agreement through a tripartite arrangement. In today’s scenario, economic issues should be handled without invoking military power. EuropeRussia relations should rest on an acknowledgement of this new reality. At the same time any attempt at ‘salami slicing’ so obviously adopted by China as a strategy, should not go unchallenged. This is extremely important for a world that has seen open wars being substituted by ‘asymmetric warfare’ in its multifarious forms -- from utilisation of social media as an instrument of combat to cyberattacks, and of course the trans-border ‘covert’ offensives in which terrorists -- raised through ideological or faith-based motivation -- are used as the weapon. The world scene is marked by a new vulnerability to ‘invisible’ methods of causing destabilisation in a country -- the Sino-Pak axis is becoming infamous for practising these. The voice of wisdom raised by India should be listened to by both the US and Russia -- that there is a likelihood of this happening ultimately is a matter of great satisfaction for all advocates of world peace. Prime Minister Modi has the distinction of being a world leader who has an equation of personal friendship with both Biden and Putin and there is little doubt that when the UkraineRussia impasse is resolved, the outcome would have a definitive Indian imprint. DC Pathak (The writer is former Director of Intelligence Bureau. The views expressed are personal)

UN scientists warn of ‘closing window’ to ready for hotter world: IPCC report

he breakneck speed of global warming exceeds the pace of efforts to protect billions of vulnerable people, according to a new report released Monday by the world’s top climate scientists. The report warns of a growing mismatch between rising temperatures and slow, fragmented efforts to adapt, leaving little time for catching up before “a brief and rapidly closing window of opportunity” is sealed shut. “With fact upon fact, this report reveals how people and the planet are getting clobbered by climate change,” said UN SecretaryGeneral António Guterres, calling the 3,500-page document “an atlas of human suffering” and an indictment of a “criminal” “abdication of leadership.” To underscore the challenges to global cooperation, Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine will likely overshadow the first major report in nearly eight years on climate vulnerability. This is the second doorstop document released in less than six months from the United Nationsbacked Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), with two additional reports expected before the end of the year. Researchers in the latest volume focused on the unpreparedness of nations to cope with climate instability and compounding stressors from higher temperatures, now at 1.1° Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Among the findings in the new report: • The effects of melting glaciers and thawing permafrost in some areas are “approaching irreversibility.” • Half the world is already living with “severe water scarcity” during part of the year. • A worldwide rise in heatrelated illness and death, with more food-borne and infectious disease, can be expected without adaptation. • Agricultural productivity growth has slowed, and weather extremes have put millions of people’s food security at risk. • In land ecosystems as many as 14% of animal species

studied will likely face a “very high” risk of extinction at a warming level of 1.5°C. • Choices made in the next decade will determine how much hardship we can avoid. Warming beyond that level “would cause unavoidable increases in multiple climate hazards,” the authors write. Clawing temperatures back down after passing 1.5°C — an extremely tall task — would still leave potentially irreversible damage. 50 years of heat A group of more than 270 scientists and 675 contributors from around the world examined every major natural and human domain, including freshwater, coasts, cities, agriculture, health, and poverty. Their consensus findings, approved in a 36-page summary by delegates from 195 countries, assert that severe consequences of climate change are already visible across the board in unprecedented heat waves, rising sea levels, and record-breaking wildfires. They also show that strategic adaptation can save lives. A substantial change since the last version of this report, released in 2014, is that many projections about how climate change will unfold have been subsumed by observations about how it already has. “We are so used to talking of climate change in the future tense,” said Aditi Mukherji, principal researcher at the International Water Management Institute and co-chief author of the IPCC’s chapter on water. “All of us need to stop talking of climate change in a future tense. You have to say climate change has happened.” New research published over the past several years has allowed the IPCC in this report to better understand how the fundamental health of societies can impede or enhance climate adaptation. Taken together, non-climate factors like consistent laws and policies, economic conditions, finance and people’s access to basic resources are likely to play as critical a role in the impact of climate change as the direct effects of warming itself.

That’s because the same amount of warming will have different consequences depending on how well prepared people are to face it. What might the world look like after 2°C of warming above pre-industrial levels, the higher limit that nations agreed to in the Paris Agreement? “I say, it depends,” said Brian O’Neill, director of the Joint Global Change Research Institute in Maryland and a chief author of the IPCC’s chapter on future risks. “That question can’t be answered unless you also tell me, well, what are we assuming about the condition of society?” Current national policies put the world on track for an average estimate of 2.7°C warming by 2100, according to Climate Impact Tracker. That projection goes down to 2.4°C if countries meet their official goals and even lower — but still too high — if pledges to zero out emissions by mid-century are met. But those climate outcomes will be shaped by the ability of leaders to implement agreements. If the world is awash in nationalism and military conflict, or racked with poverty and inequality, “that’s a big problem,” O’Neill said. “And if we’re doing really well in all those aspects of development, then the risks are a lot lower.” Finance, business and trade enriched the industrialized world and continue to lift millions from poverty. But without transformation at a scale never before seen, the engines of economic growth will also drive ever-more dangerous global heating, eroding many decades of gains. The scientists are newly confident that an increase of more than 1.5°C would undercut the potential for many kinds of successful adaptation, and open up a new world of risk for every fraction of a degree beyond it. To avoid what the IPCC terms “cascading and compounding” damages to human and natural systems, the world must move from sluggish, piecemeal adaptation measures to a sweeping program of anticipatory, resilient

planning and development. This requires cooperation across sectors of society and at every level of governance — and very quickly, before the world exceeds temperature limits. In the near term, the report stated, climate risks are more closely tied to vulnerabilities built into social systems than to what emissions trajectory the world follows. Further delays to both cutting emissions and adaptation will become increasingly costly, for physical and economic reasons. Scientists have a word that describes what happens if nations miss their pollution limits and the world heats up past 1.5°C: “overshoot.” Implicit in this idea is that by using nature or technology to draw down greenhouse-gas levels, people can return the temperature back below the limit. The new IPCC report warns even if nations are able to do that — a big if — there will still be “additional severe risks,” some of which are “irreversible” compared to scenarios without overshoot. This fact informs the physical limitation to climate adaptation and shapes the IPCC’s guidance to reduce emissions as quickly as possible. Cuts today are much more valuable than the same cuts in five or 10 years. It also takes less money to prevent damage than to recover from it. Patrick Verkooijen, chief executive officer of the Netherlands-based Global Center on Adaptation, estimates that Sub-Saharan Africa will require agriculture and food system adaptation that costs $15 billion a year. But damage from not adapting to worsening conditions there could run more than $200 billion a year. Questions of injustice and inequality are prominent in the report, with particular focus on people disadvantaged by what the IPCC describes as “historical and ongoing patterns of inequity such as colonialism, especially for many Indigenous Peoples and local communities.” The latest IPCC report looks at kinds of climate research that

can be fuzzier than the physicsheavy first installment. It’s one thing to state how much of a heat wave is attributable to climate change; the answer depends on historical weather data and atmospheric physics. It’s another to estimate how many people may have died as a result of a heat wave because so many non-climatic factors that play a role: urban design, air-conditioning penetration, the health of the population. While humans are adapting to warmer conditions, it’s not happening fast enough. One big problem is lack of funding, particularly for poorer countries. Rich nations have repeatedly failed to meet their pledge of $100 billion a year in climate aid. But the report also pointed out the further challenge of putting resources into smart adaptations. The report flagged well-intentioned projects, such as sea walls meant to protect against rising oceans that may increase exposure to hazards in the long term. Irrigation meant to counteract drought manages to keep food growing while sometimes depleting precious groundwater. Where adaptation has occurred, the report noted, projects are often either short-sighted or closer to development than deployment. The report classifies the lack of adaptation finance as a “soft” limit; physical roadblocks such as how fast shorelines encroach on cities or the availability of freshwater are “hard” limits. For instance, smallholder farmers in many regions of the world have already reached the “soft” limits of adaptation, meaning they’re out of available options. Controversial emergency measures, such as reflecting solar energy by seeding the upper atmosphere with chemicals, are still too poorly understood to be relied on and would not address the causes of warming, according to the scientists. That and a world of other solutions await their own comprehensive analysis when the IPCC’s next group reports — in just over a month. Bloomberg feature.

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India and China agree to carry forward talks

File photo of Indian and Chinese troops during border talks.

NEW DELHI, MARCH 12 (IANS): India and China discussed resolving the existing border dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the 15th round of Corp commanders level talks held on Friday, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday. Both countries carried forward their discussions from the previous round held on January 12, 2022 for the resolution of the relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector. The joint statement issued by the Ministry of Defence in India on Sat-

Alliance Air’s aircraft overshoots runway NEW DELHI/JABALPUR, MAR 12 (PTI): An Alliance Air flight from Delhi carrying 55 passengers overshot the runway while landing at the Jabalpur airport on Saturday afternoon, officials of aviation regulator DGCA said. None of the passengers or crew members were injured, they said, adding that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has started an investigation. The Delhi-Jabalpur flight was operated using an ATR-72 aircraft, they mentioned. It departed from Delhi at around 11.30 AM and landed in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh around 1.15 PM. There were 55 passengers and five crew members on board and they safely disembarked after the incident without any injuries, they said. The airport at Dumna, where the incident took place, is located around 21 km from Jabalpur city. Airport director Kusum Das told PTI that operations at the airport have been suspended for four to five hours.

urday stated that the 15th round China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side on March 11, 2022. The two sides carried forward their discussions from the previous round held on 12th January 2022 for the resolution of the relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector. “They had a detailed exchange of views in this regard, in keeping with the guidance provided by the State Leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining

Sarpanch shot dead by militants in Kulgam in J-K SRINAGAR, MAR 11 (PTI): Militants shot dead a sarpanch in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said. This is the third killing of a local elected representative by militants in Jammu and Kashmir this month. “Around 8:50 pm, terrorists fired upon Shabir Ahmad Mir near his residence in Adoura in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district,” the officials said. They said Mir, an Independent sarpanch, was taken to a hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The area has been cordoned off and a hunt launched to nab the attackers, they said. Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said Mir had been provided accommodation at a secured hotel here but he went home without informing the police. “Deceased #Sarpanch Shri Shabir Ahmed Mir was given accommodation in a #secured hotel in #Srinagar. He had left hotel and reached his home with-

out informing police. All PPs (police protectees) are #advised to kindly follow SOPs,” he said in a tweet. The killing drew condemnation from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and political leaders and parties. “I strongly condemn the despicable terror attack on Sarpanch Shabir Ahmad Mir in Kulgam. Our police & security forces are determined to eliminate terror ecosystem. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved family. In this hour of grief, J&K admin stands in solidarity with family members,” the LG wrote on Twitter. National Conference (NC) vice president and former chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed shock at Mir’s killing. “Shocked by the targeted killing of Sarpanch Shabir Ahmed Mir. Political workers get killed, we offer our condolences, life goes on and then the same thing happens again. There is a mindnumbing pattern to these killings & our reactions. Sadly nothing changes,” Abdullah tweeted.

Devendra Fadnavis summoned in alleged phone tapping case

MUMBAI, MAR 12 (PTI): The Mumbai cyber police have issued a notice to senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, asking him to appear before them on Sunday in connection with a case of alleged illegal tapping of phones, an official said on Saturday. Fadnavis, however, said that a senior police officer called to inform him that police will visit his residence to take the required information and there was no need for him to visit the BKC cyber police station. Phones of political leaders, including state Congress chief Nana Patole, minister Bachchu Kadu, former MLA Ashish Deshmukh, former MP Sanjay Kakade and others were tapped illegally by IPS officer Rashmi Shukla, when she was the state intelligence chief, Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil had alleged last month. “In the notice issued to Fadnavis, police have said that questionnaires

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were earlier sent to him in sealed envelopes in connection with the case, but he did not respond to them. Besides, notices were also issued to him twice to seek his reply, but he had again failed to reply,” the police official said. In addition to this, three letters were sent to Fadnavis, reminding him to appear before the police. However, he failed to give any reply. In the fresh notice, he has been asked to appear before the cyber police on Sunday, he said. A case was registered under the Official Secrets Act at the BKC cyber police station in Mumbai last year against unidentified persons for allegedly ille-

gally tapping phones and leaking confidential documents. The complaint was lodged by the State Intelligence Department (SID). However, before the FIR was registered, the then Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte had alleged in his inquiry report that IPS officer Rashmi Shukla had leaked the confidential report. Shukla is accused of tapping phones of political leaders and senior officials illegally when she was chief of the SID. She found herself at the centre of controversy after Fadnavis cited a letter purportedly written by her to the then Maharashtra Director General of Police about alleged corruption in transfers in the police department. The letter also had details of intercepted phone calls, leading to an uproar with leaders of the Shiv Sena-led ruling coalition alleging that Shukla tapped phones without permission.

Seven dead in Delhi slum fire Kashmiri Pandits seek justice at Jantar Mantar

Locals gather after a fire broke out in shanties at Gokulpuri area, in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, MARCH 12 (IANS): As many as seven people, including an 11-yearold child, were charred to death in a major fire that broke out at Gokalpuri village of the national capital, an official said on Saturday. The official informed that they received a call about the fire incident around 1.00 a.m. near pillar no 12, Gokalpuri village in north east Delhi after which as many as 13 fire tenders were immediately pressed into the service. “Seven charred bodies have been recovered from the huts,” Delhi Fire Service chief Atul Garg told IANS, adding that the fire was in around over 60 huts.

Several injured as Odisha MLA rams car into crowd

Mob attack the car that rammed into a crowd.

B H U B A N E S WA R , MARCH 12 (IANS): In a bizarre incident just like the Lakhimpur Kheri case, Prasanta Kumar Jagadev, a legislator of Odisha Assembly, on Saturday allegedly plowed his car into a crowd at Banapur in Khurda district, police said here. The incident happened at around 11 a.m near the Banapur block office where indirect election for the post of block chairman was underway. Several people and ten police personnel were injured in the incident. Following the incident, irate people thrashed the MLA severely who was first admitted in Tangi hospital and later shifted to a hospital in Bhubaneswar. Jagadev’s car was damaged and overturned by the mob. Speaking to media-

issues at the earliest,” said the statement. They reaffirmed that such a resolution would help restore peace and tranquility along the LAC in the Western Sector and facilitate progress in bilateral relations. “The two sides also agreed to maintain the security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector in the interim,” the statement said. They agreed to maintain dialogue via military and diplomatic channels to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest. Fourteen rounds of talks till now have resulted in the resolution of the North and South Bank of Pangong Tso, Galwan and Gogra Hot Spring areas. Both sides are now focusing to achieve resolution of the rest of the friction areas. India and China have been engaged in a border dispute for around two years.

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persons, Khurda SP, Alekh Chandra Pahi said the situation is under control now. As per preliminary information, when BJP supported Panchayat Samiti members were entering into the block office in a rally for the election, the MLA reached there and tried to enter his vehicle into the crowd, he said. Police personnel and some people tried to stop the MLA from entering into the crowd. Ten police personnel, including Banapur IIC, the MLA, a journalist and at least six people were injured in the incident, said the SP. However, no casualty has been reported so far, he added. Pahi said all the injured, including the MLA and IIC, have been shifted to Bhubaneswar for treatment.

The cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained and the inferno was brought under control in four hours around 3.45 a.m. Furnishing details, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Devesh Kumar Mahla said that they received a call at Gokalpuri police station around 12.00 a.m. about the fire incident. “The police immediately rushed to the spot with all the rescue equipment. We also contacted the fire department which responded very well and with their help we were able to douse the fire by 4 a.m.,” he said. He further said that in the incident at least 30 shan-

ties were reduced to ashes along with their belongings and seven lives have been lost.”Food and shelter arrangements are being made for the evacuees,” the official said. M e a n w h i l e, C h i e f Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed grief over the incident. “Heard the sad news early in the morning. I will go to the spot and meet the affected people personally,” the Chief Minister wrote on Twitter. Notably, this major incident, the biggest so far in 2022 in terms of casualties, comes just four days after a fire broke out at a plastic factory in outer Delhi’s Bawana area. No injuries or casualties were reported then.

NEW DELHI, MARCH 12 (IANS): Demanding justice, members of the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora and the All India Kashmiri Samaj staged a protest at Jantar Mantar here on Saturday. The demonstration was also joined by Congress leader and senior lawyer Vivek Tankha. The Kashmir issue once again gained momentum after the release of the Vivek Agnihotri directed Bollywood film ‘The Kashmir Files’. Highlighting the government’s ‘apathetic’ nature, Vivek Tankha said: “There will be protests if justice is not served for 32 years. Lakhs of people fled the Valley, many were killed, women were raped, and houses were burnt to ashes. But was anyone punished? Would anyone dare to go back? We cannot go to Kashmir if it is not safe, even though we are Indians. “The government had a responsibility, both yesterday and today. We travel all over the world thinking that one day we will go back to Kashmir. Therefore, we are here asking for justice.” Talking about the reluctance of the policymak-

Reconsider EPFO rate slash: CPI leader

NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (PTI): CPI MP Binoy Viswam on Saturday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reconsider the decision of reducing the EPFO interest rate accusing the government of “throwing the working class under the bus”. In a letter he wrote to the minister, Viswam accused the BJP-led government of showing its “true colours” just after the party secured electoral victories in four states in the recently concluded assembly polls. “The decision of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to slash the interest rate to 8.1% from 8.5% is not only irresponsible but also reflects the complete lack of concern this Government shows towards the working people of our country. “Following electoral victories, the ruling party has once again displayed its true colours, this time by throwing the working class of India under the bus by slashing the interest rate to a 43-year low,” he said. He said it has been the FM’s continuous position to push the EPFO to reduce its interest rates “without providing sound reasoning and logic” and defeating the very purpose of the organisation.

“As an organisation that intends to provide ‘social security’ to the workers of India, the reduction in interest rate is unconscionable. “The mission of the organisation itself states that it aims to ensure ease of living for members and

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Members of GKPD hold a protest demanding justice for the victims of exodus of Kashmiri Hindus, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

ers to discuss the Kashmir issue in the Parliament, Kashi, the coordinator of ‘Global Kashmiri Pandit Pravasi’ in the NCR, said: “We are holding the protest at Jantar Mantar so that our voices reach the government. For 32 years, no one has discussed our displacement in the Parliament. Till date, no legal action has been taken against the criminals and murderers. They have all gone scot-free. “The government has not taken cognizance of the

displacement of Kashmiri Hindus till date. The state governments have also ignored our issues. We, the Hindus from Kashmir, deserve to have a voice and be settled in the Valley safely.” In 1989, Kashmiri Hindu leader Pandit Tika Lal Taploo was assassinated in Srinagar. A few months later in 1990, members of the Hizbul Mujahideen warned Hindus to leave the Valley, which was also carried by a Srinagar-based Urdu

newspaper. After this, fearing for their lives, scores of Kashmiri Pandits decided to flee. However, even after 30 years, they are still awaiting justice. As per data, there were 75,343 families in Kashmir in January 1990, of which more than 70,000 migrated from the Valley between 1990 and 1992. According to estimated figures, 399 Kashmiri Pandits were murdered between 1990 and 2011.

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economy will jump Russia-Ukraine war to dent toDigital $800 billion by 2030: FM India’s GPD, demand growth

NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (IANS): The RussiaUkraine war is expected to dent India’s GDP growth as well as demand recovery. The crisis has led to a global spike in international prices of crude oil, natural gas, coal, nickel, copper, aluminium, titanium and palladium. The high commodity costs will impact manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, which are key contributors to growth and job creation. Already, the manufacturing sector is reeling under expensive commodities costs due to rise in their international demand and supply constraints. Moreover, India is a major importer of these precious as well as industrial commodities. Besides, lower manufacturing growth will have a direct bearing on the country’s GDP growth as well as job creation. “We had expected India’s GDP to grow by 8 per

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cent in FY2023, boosted by a low base in H1, albeit contingent on the government’s budgeted Capex kicking off early,” said Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist, ICRA. “However, protracted geopolitical tensions and high commodity prices pose large downside risks, with margin compression set to squeeze value added growth during the period of the conflict, and price rises to compress disposable income,” Nayar added. Earlier, the seasonally adjusted IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report for February noted a further increase in average input costs faced by Indian manufacturers. It said that purchase price inflation was sharp, but softened to a six-month low. Part of this additional cost burden was passed on in the form of higher selling charges, though the rate of increase was modest. An expected rise in

domestic petrol, diesel and fertiliser prices might require excise duty cuts to dampen the impact on the economy. However, the move might cost the Centre up to Rs 90,000 crore of tax revenues on just fuel excise duty cut, which will impact its ability to incur the FY23 budgeted Capex. “If the government goes ahead with an excise duty cut to ease fuel prices, it could further push up the fiscal deficit of the Union government and lead to a further rise in interest rate, which is already at 6.8 per cent (March 10, 2022),” said Paras Jasrai, Analyst, India Ratings and Research. “As a result, the Centre might have to trim its Capex plans. The 10-year SDL yields have also climbed up to 7.24 per cent in the recent auctions of March 8, 2022. Higher cost of borrowing would deter the Capex plans of the states to maintain their limits on the fiscal deficit,” Jasrai added.

NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said rising internet penetration, growing income and the high number of young people will likely drive up the size of India’s digital economy to as much as $800 billion by 2030. The country’s digital economy was worth about $85-90 billion in 2020, according to an estimate by consulting firm RedSeer. Highlighting India’s fast-expanding fintech ecosystem, Sitharaman said of the 6,300 fintechs, 28% are into investment technology, 27% into payments, 16% into lending and 9% into banking infrastructure. She was speaking virtually at an event organised by the IIT Bombay Alumni Association. She also stressed the growing number of retail investors in India on the back of several steps initiated by the government to ensure smooth and easy access to the stock markets.

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Consequently, the number of retail investor accounts has almost doubled, from about 45 million in March 2016 to 88.2 million in March 31 2021, she added. The minister said the recent Budget has announced the setting up of as many as 75 digital banking units across the country. This will further drive the digital economy. Presenting the Budget for FY23, the finance minister had said digital banking, digital payments and fintech innovations have grown at a rapid pace in the country.

Govt view on austerity within and...

(From p-1) Regular employees as of March 31, 2020 stood at 100001, while 24854 were fixed employees (village guard-9742, Home guard 1204, social welfare (ICDS)-CSS 8590, others (CPS/CSS) 5318) and 14744 work charge employees totalling to 140765 employees in the state. On education sector, he said the State was incurring huge expenditure on education outside ar around Rs. 900 crore per annum. He cited an example of 50,000 students @ Rs. 15,000 per month= Rs. 75 crores X 12= Rs. 900 crores. Further, huge dependence on other states on all essential commodities, particularly meat and meat products and fruits and vegetables spending were around Rs. 1500 crores annually, he said. Further, Kikheto pointed out that huge expenditure on elections was another issue citing the instances of 2018 election where he said if 196 candidates had spent around Rs. 5 crore each, the amount comes to a

staggering Rs. 980 crores. On the positive aspects of the state, he said there has been relatively better peace and law and order situation in the recent past, huge infrastructure created/replaced, such as directorate and district office buildings, out of grants and loans in the recent past. As a way forward, Kikheto hoped for early solution to Naga political issue in order to create a peaceful atmosphere, electoral reforms/clean elections, investment and emphasis on agri & allied areas, community participation, encourage youth to take up all business enterprises and not depend on government job alone, merger of department and district offices/establishments to cut overhead expenditure wherever possible, inefficient and non-productive employees to be weeded out, even by offering Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) and to define duties, functions and responsibilities of government organizations and NGOs for better coordination and delivery system.

No compromise, firm on eliminating proxy teachers: SKK

(From p-1) Besides reviewing the road construction works in Sumi inhabited areas, including those that have been completed, Katho said SKK would be filing RTIs on the projects as all contractors have been informed about providing quality work. He said SKK was ready to take up a “road revolution”. Among other issues, Katho said that the union also discussed about Kelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA). Informing that the SKK Baghi/union assembly would be held within 50 days, the union has therefore asked all its units to compulsory attend the meeting. SKK said that the agendas to be discussed at the meeting include-- functioning of school and institutions, road revolution, solution before election, clean election, and environment and wildlife protection. Meanwhile, the union has sought information from individual(s) about proxy teachers and other issues, assuring that the identity of the complainant would be kept anonymous.

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MUMBAI, MAR 12 (PTI): The RBI on Friday asked Vijay Shekhar Sharma- promoted Paytm Payments Bank to stop opening new accounts amid “material supervisory concerns” observed in the bank. This is the third time that Paytm Payments Bank is facing action from the banking regulator since its inception in May 2017. It has been prohibited from opening new accounts for the second time. “Reserve Bank of India has today, in exercise of its powers, inter alia, under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed Paytm Payments Bank Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, onboarding of new customers,” the central bank said in a statement. Sharma holds 51 per cent stake in Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL), while the remaining 49 per cent is held by Paytm.

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2019-20, 8.65% in 2018-19 and 8.55% in 2017-18. However, before adding to the balance of EPF account holders, the proposed rate needs to have official confirmation from the finance ministry. The EPFO is the country’s largest retirement fund and the second largest non-banking financial institution with a corpus of about Rs 16 lakh crore. The PF accounts are credited with the annual returns with a significant time lag after the year in question has concluded. The EPFO has 24.77 crore members with EPF accounts. Out of total members, around 14.36 crore members have been allotted Unique Account Numbers (UANs) as of March 31, 2020.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (IANS): The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will pay 8.1% rate of interest on provident fund deposits for the current financial year. This is the reduction from 8.5 per cent in Financial Year 2021 and the lowest in last several years. “The Central Board recommended 8.10% annual rate of interest to be credited on EPF accumulations in members’ accounts for the financial year 2021-22. The interest rate would be officially notified in the government gazette following which EPFO would credit the rate of interest into its subscribers’ accounts,” a statement said. In the financial year 2020-21, the EPFO paid 8.5% interest rate. The same interest rate was in

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the government is considering several options to save on its fertiliser subsidy expenditure, via improved targetting. One option is to let all the 14.6crore beneficiary farmers buy the soil nutrients at market rates and later transfer the subsidy to their Aadharlinked bank accounts. The subsidy amount would be determined on a per-acre basis, without any cap on the landholding. Another option is to make available subsidised fertiliser to the farmer or deposit the subsidy in cash to his bank account, subject to a landholding limit. If the landholding is higher than the limit, the farmer will be denied the subsidy for the land he holds above the eligibility threshold. Subsidy component was fixed for P&K fertilisers ef-

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NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): After years of dithering, the Centre has restarted work on a roadmap to roll out direct benefit transfer (DBT) system to contain the rising fertiliser subsidy bill. The move comes in the context of this item of revenue expenditure proving to be onerous and sticky, while there has been a steep decline in fuel subsidies after the decontrol of retail prices of petrol and diesel. With the Ukraine war putting further pressure on global commodity prices, rating agency Icra has recently estimated that the Centre’s fertiliser subsidy in FY23 to be 50% higher than the Budget Estimate at Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The Centre’s fertiliser subsidy bill has risen steeply in recent years. According to sources,

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Pak demands joint probe into missile incident

ISLAMABAD, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): Pakistan on Saturday demanded a joint probe into a missile India said it accidentally fired into its territory, rejecting New Delhi’s decision to hold an internal inquiry into the incident and calling on the international community to play a role. “Such a serious matter cannot be addressed with the simplistic explanation proffered by the Indian authorities,” Pakistan’s foreign office said in a statement. “Pakistan demands a joint probe to accurately establish the facts surrounding the incident,” it added. India said on Friday it had accidentally fired the missile into Pakistan this week because of a “technical malfunction” during routine maintenance, giving its version of events after Pakistan warned New Delhi of “unpleasant consequences.” The international community must play its “due role in promoting stability in a nuclearised environment”, the foreign office statement from Pakistan said, warning of “dire consequences”

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People work around the remains of a missile near Mian Channu, Pakistan, March 9, 2022.

if any misinterpretation by one of the sides lead to an escalation. Military experts have in the past warned of the risk of accidents or miscalculations by the nucleararmed neighbours, which have fought three wars and engaged in numerous smaller armed clashes, usually over the disputed territory of Kashmir. Tensions have eased in recent months, and the incident, which may have been the first of its kind, im-

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mediately raised questions about safety mechanisms. Pakistan demanded clarifications from India over its safety mechanism to prevent accidental missile launches, and whether it was appropriately handled by its armed forces. According to the U.S.based Arms Control Association, the missile’s range is between 300 km (186 miles) and 500 km (310 miles), making it capable of hitting Islamabad from a northern Indian launch pad.

After India admitted the accidental firing of a missile inside Pakistan, the National Security Adviser (NSA) of Pakistan Moeed Yusuf questioned New Delhi’s ability to handle sensitive technology, urging the world to consider whether the neighbouring nation was able to ensure the safety and security of its weapon systems, Dawn news reported. In series a tweets, Yusuf pointed out that it had taken Delhi more than two days to accept that “this was their missile launched ostensibly due to a technical malfunction during maintenance”. “This raises serious questions about India’s ability to handle such sensitive technology,” he said, adding that the missile had travelled close to the path of international and domestic airlines and threatened the safety of civilians. The NSA also called out the Indian authorities for not informing Pakistan immediately that an “inadvertent launch of a cruise

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missile had taken place”. “In a nuclear environment, such callousness and ineptitude raises questions about the safety and security of Indian weapon systems,” he said, adding that already multiple incidents of uranium theft in India had been reported and its citizens “have even been arrested while smuggling uranium in the recent past”. Yusuf said that Pakistan’s repeated calls urging the world to take notice of “India’s irresponsible behaviour” had been ignored. This irresponsible behaviour of Delhi continued to pose a threat to regional stability, he said, Dawn reported.

Iran deal could collapse on Russian demands: France, UK and Germany PARIS, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): France, Britain and Germany warned Russia on Saturday that its demands to have its trade guaranteed with Iran risked the collapse of an almost-completed nuclear deal. N e g o t i a t o r s h ave reached the final stages of discussions to restore the so-called JCPOA deal, which lifted sanctions on Iran in return for curbs on its nuclear programme, long seen by the West as a cover for developing atomic bombs. However, last Saturday Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov unexpectedly demanded sweeping guarantees that Russian trade with Iran would not be affected by sanctions imposed on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. “Nobody should seek to exploit JCPOA negotiations to obtain assurances that are separate to the JCPOA,” France, Britain and Germany - the socalled E3 European parties to the 2015 accord - said in a

FILE—Iran’s negotiating team and delegations at the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Dec 17, 2021.

joint statement. “This risks the collapse of the deal,” they said. The deal on the table should be concluded with the utmost urgency, they added. Washington has already insisted it will not agree to Russia’s demands. The 11-month-old international talks seek to bring Iran back into compliance with the deal’s re-

strictions on its rapidly advancing nuclear activities and bring the United States back into the accord it left in 2018 under former President Donald Trump. Oil markets are closely watching the progress of talks to see whether restrictions on Iranian crude exports might be lifted, which could help to offset disruption to supplies from Russia’s war in Ukraine.

China tightens controls as more Yemen war killed or injured 47 children in 2022: UN Coronavirus cases reported of 2022 as the Saudi-led coalition stepped up its support to government ground forces to fend off a yearlong Houthi offensive on the central city of Marib. The clashes have also intensified elsewhere in the Arab world’s poorest country. “Violence has continued to escalate this year and as always children are the first and most to suffer, said Philippe Duamelle, UNICEF representative to FILE—A young girl holds shrapnel in the Yemeni city Yemen. “Just over the first two months of this year, 47 of Taiz in March 2021 children were reportedly and United Arab Emirates, to power. killed or maimed in several to try restoring President The fighting has esca- locations across Yemen.” Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi lated since the beginning He called on all war-

Saudi Arabia executes 81 convicts in a day Italy’s Covid situation worsens terrorism and extremist ideologies that threaten the stability of the entire world,” the report added. The kingdom’s last mass execution came in January 2016, when the kingdom executed 47 people, including a prominent opposition Shiite cleric who had rallied demonstrations in the kingdom. The news comes just a day after Saudi blogger Raif Badawi was freed from prison after 10 years, in what was seen as a signal of positive change in the conservative kingdom.

FILE— Refugees fleeing war in neighboring Ukraine queue at the Medyka border crossing, Poland, March 10, 2022.

ploitation and abuse. These are the kinds of situations that people like traffickers … look to take advantage of,” she said. The UN refugee agency says more than 2.5 million people, including more than a million children, have already fled war-torn Ukraine in what has become an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Europe and its fastest exodus since World War II. In countries throughout Europe, including the border nations of Romania, Poland, Hungary, Moldova and Slovakia, private citizens and volunteers have been greeting and offering help to those whose lives have been shattered by war. From free shelter to free transport to work opportuni-

ties and other forms of assistance — help isn’t far away. But neither are the risks. Police in Wroclaw, Poland, said Thursday they detained a 49-year-old suspect on rape charges after he allegedly assaulted a 19-year-old Ukrainian refugee he lured with offers of help over the internet. The suspect could face up to 12 years in prison for the “brutal crime,” authorities said. “He met the girl by offering his help via an internet portal,” police said in a statement. “She escaped from war-torn Ukraine, did not speak Polish. She trusted a man who promised to help and shelter her. Unfortunately, all this turned out to be deceitful manipulation.” Police in Berlin warned

women and children in a post on social media in Ukrainian and Russian against accepting offers of overnight stays, and urged them to report anything suspicious. Tamara Barnett, director of operations at the Human Trafficking Foundation, a UK-based charity which grew out of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Human Trafficking, said that such a rapid, mass displacement of people could be a “recipe for disaster.” “When you’ve suddenly got a huge cohort of really vulnerable people who need money and assistance immediately,” she said, “It’s sort of a breeding ground for exploitative situations and sexual exploitation. When I saw all these volunteers offering their houses … that flagged a worry in my head.” The Migration Data Portal notes that humanitarian crises such as those associated with conflicts “can exacerbate pre-existing trafficking trends and give rise to new ones” and that traffickers can thrive on “the inability of families and communities to protect themselves and their children.”

killed amid conflict: EHRC

ADDIS ABABA, MAR 12 (IANS): The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said at least 749 civilians have died amid the conflict in the northern regions of Afar and Amhara. In a 110-page report published on Friday, the state-affiliated EHRC said it has found that all parties to the conflict have, to varying degrees, committed violations of international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law, reports Xinhua news agency. “ T h e p a r t i e s h ave caused civilian deaths, physical injuries, and property destruction by using civilians as human shields, conducting military operations from homes and in urban areas,” the report said. The EHRC said that investigations for the latest Report on Violations of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law in the two regions were conducted between September and December 2021. In areas covered by the investigation, the EHRC verified that at least 403 civilians have died and 309 have suffered minor to serious physical injuries as a result of heavy artillery,

air raids and drone attacks by parties to the conflict in violation of international humanitarian law. “At least 346 other civilians have been subjected to unlawful and extra-judicial killings by parties to the conflict, mainly by Tigray Forces in parts of the stated regions,” the report said. Forces of the Oromo Liberation Army, which the government calls “Shane”, also committed targeted killings of government officials and their family members, and civilians they accused of supporting the government, the report said. The Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Amhara Special Forces, Fano (ethnic Amhara youth militia) and other militias also committed unlawful and extrajudicial killings and caused physical injuries to civilians they suspected of supporting Tigray Forces or “Shane,” the report noted. “Tigray Forces committed widespread, cruel, and systematic sexual and gender-based violence, including gang rape against women of different ages... in parts of Afar and Amhara regions under their control,” the report said.

ROME, MAR 12 (IANS): Reversing a trend of several weeks of improvement, Italy’s Covid-19 situation is worsening again, the country’s Health Ministry said. This week, the transmission rate in Italy increased to 0.83 from 0.75 a week earlier. This rate, also referred to as R0, shows how many cases on average an infected person will cause during their infectious period, reports Xinhua news agency citing the Ministry as saying. Although the R0 rate is still below 1.0 in Italy,

health officials say the recent increase is significant. The increase has prompted media speculation that the country could be heading toward a new, albeit milder wave of infections now that most health restrictions have been relaxed. In the last 24 hours, the Ministry reported 53,127 new Covid cases. This figure is broadly in line with the previous days’ reports but is higher than the recent low of just over 18,000 cases logged on February 28. In January, the authorities reported over 200,000 new cases per day.

OFFICE OF THE EKHOYAN VILLAGE COUNCIL DIMAPUR - 797112, NAGALAND

GENERAL MEETING This is to inform to all the citizens of Ekhoyan Village that the Annual General Meeting will be held on 19th March, 2022, 9:00 AM, at the village council hall. Therefore, all bonafide members of Ekhoyan Village are requested to attend the meeting positively. Sd/Phanchamo Lotha Chairman, EVC

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of al-Qaida, the Islamic State group and backers of Yemen’s Houthi rebels. “The accused were provided with the right to an attorney and were guaranteed their full rights under Saudi law during the judicial process, which found them guilty of committing multiple heinous crimes that left a large number of civilians and law enforcement officers dead,” the Saudi Press Agency said. “The kingdom will continue to take a strict and unwavering stance against

Traffickers targeting Ukrainian refugees 749 Ethiopian civilians SIRET, MAR 12 (AP): One man was detained in Poland suspected of raping a 19-year-old refugee he’d lured with offers of shelter after she fled wartorn Ukraine. Another was overheard promising work and a room to a 16-year-old girl before authorities intervened. Another case inside a refugee camp at Poland’s Medyka border, raised suspicions when a man was offering help only to women and children. When questioned by police, he changed his story. As millions of women and children flee across Ukraine’s borders in the face of Russian aggression, concerns are growing over how to protect the most vulnerable refugees from being targeted by human traffickers or becoming victims of other forms of exploitation. “Obviously all the refugees are women and children,” said Joung-ah Ghedini-Williams, the UNHCR’s head of global communications, who has visited borders in Romania, Poland and Moldova. “You have to worry about any potential risks for trafficking — but also exploitation, and sexual ex-

ring parties and their backers to protect civilians especially children whose “safety, their well-being and protection must be safeguarded at all times.” Duamelle said the war killed or injured 10,200 children over the past seven years, adding that the actual tally is likely much higher. The conflict has in recent years become a regional proxy war that has killed more than 150,000 people, including over 14.500 civilians, according to 2022 data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Project. It also created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

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The Health and Family Welfare Department, Wokha and District Task Force, Wokha would like to acknowledge Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri. Y. Patton for contributing 20 Oxygen Concentrators to Community Health Centres and Primary Health Centres in Wokha district. We take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your act of kindness which will greatly benefit needy patients during this pandemic. Dr. Tumchobeni Chief Medical Officer, Wokha WC-53/22 Date : 12th March 2022

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The Longwa Village Council is extremely pleased to congratulate Ms. NEIVETE Ü SONO, the Community Health Officer at Health and Wellness Centre Longwa Village on being awarded the Women COVID-19 Vaccination Champion for her tremendous contribution in the COVID-19 Vaccination Drive. Ms. SONO has always been selfless and dedicated in performing her duties. The Council is proud and glad to have such an officer taking in-charge of the lone health centre in its jurisdiction. We wish her the best for all her future challenges. C. NOKLEM KONYAK LONGHI Chairman Secretary

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BEIJING, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): Hong Kong on Saturday reported 27,647 new coronavirus cases while Shanghai closed schools and parks and authorities in Beijing suspended access to a residential area and told the public not to leave the capital after new infections were found. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warned the territory’s wave of infections may not have peaked despite stringent controls on travel and business. “At this moment, we could not comfortably say that we have passed the peak,” Lam said at a news conference. “We’d rather take a very cautious stance.” On the mainland, the government reported 588 new confirmed cases and no death in the 24 hours through midnight Friday. Its numbers are low compared with some countries, but authorities say they are ready to lock down communities if one case is found. The Shanghai city government, where 22 new cases were reported Saturday, announced schools would switch back to teaching online. Public attractions including the Oriental Pearl

CAIRO, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): At least 47 children were killed or injured in war-torn Yemen in the first two months of 2022 as fighting escalated between government forces and the Houthi rebels, a U.N. official said on Saturday. Yemen has been convulsed by civil war since 2014, when the Iran-backed Houthis took control of the capital, Sanaa, and much of the country’s north, forcing the government to flee to the south, then to Saudi Arabia. A Saudi-led coalition Healthcare personnel work in the San Tin area of Hong entered the war in March Kong March 11, 2022. 2015, backed by the U.S. TV tower began requiring The new cases includvisitors to show negative ed 134 in Jilin province in results from virus tests, ac- the northeast, where the incording to news reports. dustrial city of Changchun In Beijing, where five with a population of 9 mil- DUBAI, MAR 12 (AP): new cases were reported, lion was put on lockdown Saudi Arabia on Saturpart of the Yosemite hous- Friday. Changchun and the day executed 81 people ing complex in the north- Jilin provincial capital, also convicted of a variety of eastern district of Shunyi called Jilin, are “still at the crimes, including killings was closed after an infection peak of community trans- and belonging to militant was found there. Residents mission,” the province’s groups, in the largest mass were ordered to undergo party secretary, JIng Junhai, execution conducted by the testing. said in a statement. kingdom in recent memory. The government said On Saturday, the govThe state-run Saudi the infected person found ernment announced Mayor Press Agency announced there was a close contact of Wang Lu of Jilin was re- the executions, saying they an earlier case in the capital. placed but gave no reason. included those “convicted “Please do not leave Yucheng in Shandong of various crimes, includBeijing unless necessary,” a province also was on lock- ing the murdering of inspokesman for the capital’s down under China’s “zero nocent men, women and Communist Party commit- tolerance” strategy, which children.” The kingdom tee, Xu Hejian, was cited by aims to find and isolate ev- also said some of those exstate TV as saying. ery case. ecuted included members

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Eating multiple sources of protein may lower BP risk Salesian college organises Music Fest

Chinese study has found that eating a balanced diet comprised of various sources of protein is potentially effective at reducing the risk of developing high blood pressure. In the US alone, nearly 50% of the population has hypertension, or high blood pressure, one of the primary drivers of cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure can significantly damage the circulatory system if not treated, and is a major contributing factor to stroke, heart attack, and a range of health conditions. Now, scientists have suggested that a diet built up of multiple sources of protein may help mitigate high blood pressure. Xianhui Qin, MD, the author of the study from the National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease at Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China, commented: “Nutrition may be an easily accessible and effective measure to fight against hypertension. Along with fat and carbohydrates, protein is one of the three

basic macronutrients.” The study was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Outstanding Youths Development Scheme of Nanfang Hospital, Clinical Research Program of Nanfang Hospital and Southern Medical University and is published in the journal of the American Heart Association. Previous research has identified a strong association between a poor-quality diet and a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease and death. The American Heart Association’s 2021 dietary guidance promotes that people should consume healthy sources of protein, mainly from plants, seafood and low-fat or fat-free dairy products, and lean cuts of

unprocessed meat and poultry. Moreover, they advise eating one to two servings, or 5.5 ounces of protein daily. For their investigation, the team analysed the health information of nearly 12,000 adults who lived in China who were involved in at least two out of seven rounds of the China Health and Nutrition Survey from 1997 to 2015, with the surveys taken every two to four years. The team used the participant’s first survey as a baseline, whereas data from their last round was employed as a follow-up comparison. The survey measured dietary intake for three consecutive 24-hour dietary recalls and a household food

inventory. Subsequently, an expert interviewer collected 24-hour dietary information over three days in the same week throughout each survey round. The individuals were given a protein variety score based on the number of sources of protein they consumed out of the eight in the study: whole grains, refined grains, processed red meat, unprocessed red meat, poultry, fish, egg, and legumes. A point was awarded for each source of protein, with a maximum variety score of eight. The researchers then assessed the association between newonset hypertension and the protein variety score. The study characterised new-onset hypertension as systolic (top number) blood pressure greater or equal to 140 mm Hg and/ or diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg, using blood pressure medication, or a diagnosis of high blood pressure since their last survey visit. The average follow-up time was six years. The research found that: More than 35% of the nearly 12,200 participants

developed new-onset high hypertension during followup. Compared to participants with the lowest variety score for protein intake (less than two), those with the highest variety score (four or higher) had a 66% lower risk of developing high blood pressure. For each of the eight protein types, there was a window of consumption amount where the risk of hypertension was lower. Researchers described this as the appropriate level of consumption. When the total quantity of protein intake was considered, the amount consumed was divided into five categories (quintiles), from least to most intake. People who ate the least amount of total protein and those who ate the most protein had the highest risk for new onset of hypertension. Qin said: “The heart health message is that consuming a balanced diet with proteins from various different sources, rather than focusing on a single source of dietary protein, may help to prevent the development of high blood pressure.”

Students presenting song during the music fest at Salesian college.

he 6th semester students of Salesian college of Higher Education organised music fest at Fr. Bernick Memorial Hall on March 12, 2022. The music fest, which was held on the theme “Summer of Love”, included choir competition, instrumental piece, musical bands, choreography by the students of different semesters. Pheto music and film academy managing director, Kashito Kiba, who graced the event as chief guest, encouraged the students to give their best in

whatever they do. Kiba, who is also Nagaland Film Association chairman and Founder of Kids for Fame and Nagas Got Talent, urged the students to be consistent and hardworking if they were truly passionate about music and bring laurels to the society. Recipient of Governors Award in the field of music in 2013, Kiba advised the students to be humble they soar higher in life. The sixth semester student was declared first in the choir competition.

The chief guest gave away the prizes to the winners. Guest artist Jongma H Ungh, music producer/ proprietor JHC Records and the vocalist of Papersky, enthralled the audience with his original and cover songs. The judges for the choir competition included Fr. Peter Salew Sdb, Fr. John Lichoi and Avibou Nagi. The event was hosted by Sabenthung C Ezung, Fr. V A Thomas (Rector) offered invocation and Fr. Jaojian Daniel Gangmei sdb (Campus Minister) delivered welcome address.

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Why Mila Kunis used to tell people she was Russian

ila Kunis is opening up about the emotional toll recent events in Ukraine have taken on her. In a candid interview with Maria Shriver, the actress and activist spoke at length about the newfound pride she’s gained as a Ukrainian immigrant herself, why she’s making it a point to tell her kids they’re

“half Ukrainian and half American” and why it’s important for Americans to separate the Russian people from those in power. “I was bor n in Ukraine. I came to the States in 1991 and we were the last of my family to migrate,” Kunis explains, adding that she was about 8 years old at the time. “I very much have

always felt like an American,” she continued, saying that growing up, “People were like, ‘Oh, you’re so Eastern European.’ I was like, ‘I’m so LA!’ What do you mean? Like, my whole life I was like ‘I am LA through and through.’” That all changed when Russia invaded Ukraine last month — an event Kunis says has changed how she embraces her Ukrainian identity. “[Russia’s invasion] happens and I can’t express or explain what came over me, but all of a sudden I was like, ‘Oh my God, I feel like a part of my heart just got ripped out,’” she explained. “It was the weirdest feeling.” That mindset extended to how she’s explaining the situation with her children, daughter Wyatt, 7, and son Dimitri, 5, both of whom she shares with Ashton Kutcher.

show a preference for unbroken items, as well as darker or opaque containers, and the most common interaction recorded was using rubbish as shelter. Proietti said, “While these interactions could seem positive for the animals because they are lacking natural shelters such as seashells, it is not a good thing to think that the animals may be using litter as shelter because the seashells are gone.” Sheltering or laying eggs inside discarded tires, batteries, or plastic objects could also expose octopuses to heavy metals and other harmful chemicals, she said. (The Guardian)

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hawn Levy has been tapped — or maybe it should be targeted — to direct Deadpool 3. The director is in negotiations to team up with star Ryan Reynolds for the Marvel property, after previously collaborating on 20th Century’s pandemic-era hit Free Guy and the just-released sci-fi

FELICITATION We the Grandchildren of Lt. Takunungtet with immense pride and honour would like to felicitate and extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Bendangyanger Longkumer, son of Lt. Imnasangba Longkumer (Changtongya Yimsen) for being the first medical officer and bringing laurels to our family and village by securing the post of Medical Officer (Homoeopathy) under the Ministry of Ayush, in the recently declared examination result conducted by UPSC. We thank God and wish him success in all his future endeavours.

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With immense pride and Joy ,the Jalonger Welfare Society, Dimapur would like to take this opportunity to extend heartiest congratulations to Dr. Bendangyanger Longkumer M.D (Homeo) S/o Late Imnasangba Longkumer (Changtonya Yimsen Village) & Mrs Chubasangla (Yaongyimsen village) for securing the post of Medical Officer/Research Officer (Homoeopathy) in the recent UPSC exam which brought laurels to Changtonya Yimsen Village as the first Medical Officer/Research Officer (Homeopathy) in Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. The Jalonger Welfare Society extremely delighted on his achievement. May the Almighty God continue to bless him and guide him in all his future endeavours. Temsumongba President, JWS

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adventure movie The Adam Project on Netflix. Fans have been champing at the bit for another chapter in the raunchy, violent and of course, hilarious Deadpool series since the 2018 sequel, which added Josh Brolin as Cable and Zazie Beetz as Domino.

Best wishes from, Grandchildren of Late Takunungtet and family.

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interest groups. The research, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, documented 24 species of octopus sheltering inside glass bottles, cans, and even an old battery; burying themselves under a mixture of bottle tops and seashells; even carrying plastic items around while

“stilt-walking” on two tentacles to conceal themselves from predators. “The deep-sea records were extremely interesting, because even at great depths these animals are interacting with the litter,” said Maira Proietti of the Federal University of Rio Grande in Brazil, who supervised the research. “They clearly see that there’s a lot of litter around, and it can therefore act as a kind of artificial camouflage. “It shows their extreme ability to adapt. They are very intelligent animals, and they will use what they have at their disposal to continue sheltering or walking around with protection.” The octopuses seemed to

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hether it’s mimicking venomous creatures, or shooting jets of water at aquarium light switches to turn them off, octopuses are nothing if not resourceful. Now, an analysis of underwater images suggests octopuses are increasingly using discarded bottles, cans, and other human rubbish as shelter or as a sanctuary for their eggs. The study — the first to systematically evaluate and characterize litter use by octopuses using crowdsourced images — analyzed hundreds of underwater photos posted on social media platforms and image databases or collected by marine biologists and diving

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ony Pictures is halting all businesses in Russia following the Putin administration’s invasion of Ukraine. The move comes two weeks after the premiere studio paused the theatrical release of its anti-hero film ‘Morbius’ in Russia, reports ‘Variety’. The decision would entail home entertainment releases, such as that of box office hit ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and any television distribution deals. Sony Pictures Entertainment chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra wrote in a memo to staff on Friday, accessed by ‘Variety’, “We stand with many businesses around the world who have now paused their business operations in Russia...” (IANS)

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India register massive win over WI

HAMILTON, MAR 12 (PTI): Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur slammed twin centuries as India produced a splendid batting display to notch up a comprehensive 155-run win over West Indies and bring their campaign back on track at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup here on Saturday. While Mandhana smashed her fifth ODI hundred, a sensational 123 off 119 balls studded with 13 fours and two sixes, Kaur had 10 hits to the fence and two maximums in her 107-ball 109, which was her fourth ton and the first since hitting 171 not out against Australia in the 2017 World Cup. The duo forged a 184run stand for the fourth wicket, India’s highest partnership for any wicket at the women’s World Cup, to help the team post its highest total in the history of the showpiece event, a challenging 317 for eight after skipper Mithali Raj won the toss and elected to bat. The 2017 edition finalists then returned to dismiss West Indies for 162 in 40.3 overs to keep themselves in

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The Indian team celebrates a wicket during the win against the West Indies.

contention for the knockout stage. By virtue of this win, India now lead the eightteam standings with four points from three games, ahead of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa because of a better net run rate. Chasing the stiff total, West Indies were off to a flier with openers Deandra Dottin (62) and Hayley Matthews (43) putting up 100 runs in 12.1 overs but the spin-pace duo of Sneh Rana (3/22) and Meghna Singh (2/27) put the breaks by rocking the top-order, as

the Caribbeans slumped to 114 for four in 19th over. Pooja Vastrakar (1/21) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (1/24) then got into the act, removing Shemaine Campbelle (11) and Chinelle Henry (7) as the Windies slumped to 134 for six. Gayakwad and Rana then combined to run-out Aaliyah Alleyne (4), while Jhulan Goswami (1/43) returned to get rid of Anisa Mohammed (2) and become the all-time highest wickettaker in the women’s World Cup with 40 wickets in her kitty.

Earlier, opener Yastika Bhatia scored a quick 31 off 21 balls, laced with six boundaries, to give the team a good start along with Mandhana. Bhatia and Mandhana put on 49 runs for the opening stand in 6.3 overs but once she departed, Mithali Raj (5) and Deepti Sharma (15) also followed suit, leaving India tottering at 78 for three. W h i l e B h a t i a wa s caught and bowled by S Selman, Mithali was caught by Shamilia Connell at midwicket off Matthews in the 10th over. India scored 62 for two in the powerplay with Deepti Sharma (15) making a promising start but Matthews took a one-handed stunner at first slip to get rid of the all-rounder. Mandhana and Kaur then joined hands and steadied the innings as India amassed 100 runs in 20 overs. The duo picked by the ones and twos and also got the boundaries regularly to keep the scoreboard ticking. Mandhana scored her first fifty off 66 balls with five fours in the 27th over,

while the second fifty came in 43 balls. The left-handed opener picked up her first maximum in the 33rd over when she produced a straight down the ground six off Selman. She smashed another six in the 37th over over long-on off Aaliyah Alleyne. With the two-batter scoring at a good pace, 200 was up in the 36th over. Mandhana reached her 90s with a boundary and got a life when she was dropped by Alleyne on 96. She also survived an LBW appeal before reaching her century with another four off Matthews. With Kaur also going great guns, India crossed the 250-mark in no time. Mandhana was dismissed in the 43rd over when she found Selman at deep mid-wicket but Kaur took the onus on herself and steered the team across the 300-mark even as India kept losing wickets in pursuit of quick runs. Kaur, who also got a reprieve on 20, reached her three-figures with a single in the 47th over before edging an Alleyne delivery to keeper Campbelle.

Asian Youth & Jr Boxing C’ships: Vanshaj, Aman advance to finals

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NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (PTI): Indian boxers Vanshaj (63.5kg) and Aman Singh Bisht (+92kg) registered commanding wins to enter the youth men’s finals at the 2022 ASBC Asian

Youth & Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan. Last edition’s silver medallist Vanshaj knocked out Syria’s Ahmad Nabaa in a referee stopping the

contest verdict in the first round itself while Aman too produced an equally aggressive display to secure a convincing 4-0 win over Kazakhstan’s Tim Ofeypotashov in his semifinal bout late on Friday night. Another youth boxer Anand Yadav, who was initially declared to have won his 54kg semifinal bout against Uzbekistan’s Abduvali Buriboev 3-2, ended his campaign with a bronze medal after his opponent protested and the decision

was reversed. Vishwanath Suresh (48kg), Vanshaj and Aman will be the three Indians who will feature in the youth men’s finals while seven will play in finals among women on Monday. In the junior finals scheduled on Sunday, 15 Indian boxers, including 11 men and four women, will fight for gold medal. With 21 medals in junior and 18 in youth section, the Indian contingent has already secured 39 medals

at the prestigious continental tournament where both the age groups of men and women -- youth and junior -- are being played together. India had won 39 medals, including 14 gold, in the last edition of the tournament held in Dubai in 2021. The tournament has been witnessing strong competition in the presence of 352 boxers from 21 countries, including from India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

CTYO inter ward tournament concludes

Winners Football and Volleyball (Ward 9) posing for the lens. [Inset: Kasheto Yepthomi (L) and Abhinav Shivam (R)] Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): Inter Ward Tournament organized by Chümoukedima Town Youth Organization (CTYO), concluded here at Chümoukedima local ground, on Saturday. The six-day tournament was held on the theme “One team, One Dream”. Addressing the gathering as the guest of honor, Kasheto Yepthomi, Class 1 contractor, stated that he was pleased to see many talented sportsmen and women, but lamented that when the rest of the country were playing sports with proper infrastructure, Nagaland was still lagging behind. Asserting that the state does not have shortage of talent, he opined that if proper facilities were provided, Nagas would excel. “There is no point of glorifying ones work or promises of things to be done. It would be useless unless those things are experienced in the field,” Yepthomi noted. He maintained that if “corrupted politicians” were elected, the younger generations would continue to suffer. Further, stressing on the importance of educa-

F1: Lewis Hamilton plays down Mercedes hopes

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ing at the Sakhir circuit. “I think Ferrari look to be the quickest and perhaps Red Bull and then maybe us or McLaren. We’re currently not at the top.” Asked whether he had any concerns about his ability to fight for the championship, Hamilton said it was too early and expressed confidence in his team’s proven

problems. Mercedes have won the last eight constructors’ championships. Hamilton said the new car had shown decent reliability and the team had got through their test programme but it was clear there remained much to do. “At the moment I don’t think we’ll be competing for wins,” he said. “There is potential within our car to get us there, we’ve just got to learn to be able to extract it... we have some hurdles to overcome. “Next week we’ll get a much better showing of our pace but I think people will be surprised, maybe. People keep talking about

Hockey Pro League: India women lose to Germany in shoot-out BHUBANESWAR, MAR 12 (PTI): The Indian women’s hockey team lost 1-2 to Germany in a shootout after both the teams were locked at 1-1 at the end of the regulation time in the first match of the double-leg FIH Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Early goals from Navneet Kaur (fourth minute) and Carlotta Sippel (fifth) set the tone for what was an exciting contest between world No. 9 India and world No. 5 Germany. Both teams wasted numerous scoring chances to finish tied after the end of the regulation 60 minutes, forcing the match into shootout where the Germans did just enough to come out on top. Navneet scored the only goal for India in the shootout as Sharmila Devi, Neha Goyal, Laremsiami and Monika wasted their chances. For Germany, Pauline Heinz and Sara Strauss found the net in the shootout, which was enough for K Y M C

Indian and German players during the match.

the visitors to eke out a favourable result. Playing their debut season in the Pro League, the Indian women’s team made a fine start to their campaign, beating China 7-1 and 2-1 in their opening two games in Muscat. Then they defeated world No. 6 Spain 2-1 at home before slumping to a 3-4 defeat in the return-leg last month. The draw after regulation time

ensured India to secure one point from the match, while the Germans secured two points, including a bonus. Despite the loss, India are placed third in the standings with 10 points from five games while the Germans are in sixth place with just two points from three matches. Both the sides will face each other in the second match of the tie at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday.

selves down or not but it’s a bit different this year.” Mercedes’s rivals have taken such declarations with some scepticism in the past. Last year Mercedes had a troubled pre-season, completing the fewest laps of any team, but Hamilton still won the opening race in Bahrain. In 2019, Mercedes had looked up to half a second off Ferrari’s pace in testing and then finished one-two in Melbourne. This season has radically revised rules and Hamilton, the sport’s most successful driver of all time with a record 103 wins, said it felt different.

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“One Team, One Dream”, he urged all the wards under Chümoukedima to come together so as to make Chümoukedima as a model district. Earlier, the programme was chaired by CTYO deputy speaker, Abu Miario, and Sangtam Baptist Church Pastor, S Tsali Sangtam offered prayer. A special song was presented by Cadenza Centre for Music & Arts, while Yimkhiung community members of Chümoukedima performed cultural dance. It may be mentioned that 11 wards from Chümoukedima and two guest teams from New Chümoukedima Youth Society and Chümoukedima Village Youth Organisation, competed in the Men’s Football and Women’s Volleyball trophy. Ward 9 bagged the winning trophy for both Football and Volleyball. Individual winners: highest scorer- Temjenwati of Ward 9 (7 goals); best player- Keyilo of Ward 8; best defender- Nyiewang of Ward 9; best goal keeperVilato of Wawrd 8 and Best Spiker- Jwensinle Kesen of Ward 9.

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BA H R A I N, M A R 1 2 (AGENCIES): Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton played down his chances of starting the Formula One season with a win and said on Saturday his Mercedes lacked a ‘considerable amount’ of pace. The season begins in Bahrain next week and Hamilton, hoping to win back the title from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen after a controversial end to the 2021 season, took the underdog position. “At the moment, I’m sure everyone can figure that out, we are not the quickest,” the 37-year-old Briton told reporters on the final day of pre-season test-

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tional qualifications, Yepthomi said that one should not leave aside one’s educational qualification, but should also try to polish their talents and bring it up to professional level. He encouraged the participants to work hard and to be disciplined, adding that one cannot become a professional player overnight. The guest of honour urged all to extend help to the younger generation whenever needed. Meanwhile, addressing the gathering as the special guest, DC Chümoukedima, Abhinav Shivam, stressed on the importance of sports as character building. He said that team sports help understand better the strength of unity. He maintained that individual differences should not matter in a team. DC said that even though one player outshines from the rest of the team, one should work with his team hand in hand so as to achieve their target. He further encouraged active participation of Chümoukedima for the upcoming Dr. T Ao inter district football tournament. Speaking on the theme

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HFC rally to beat ATKMB; put one foot in final BAMBOLIM, MAR 12 (PTI): Hyderabad FC put one foot in what would be their maiden final appearance after scripting a comefrom-behind 3-1 win over ATK Mohun Bagan in the first-leg of the Indian Super League second semifinal here on Saturday. Roy Krishna helped ATKMB take the lead but the Kolkata side’s joy was short-lived as Bartholomew Ogbeche (45th) equalised at the stroke of half time before Yasir Mohammad (58th) and Javier Siviero (64th) sealed Hyderabad’s victory. The two teams will go up against each other again on Wednesday for the second leg with ATKMB needing to find the back of the net at least twice to stand a chance of advancing to their second successive summit clash. ATKMB seemed to be the better side in the opening exchanges. Hyderabad did miss Asish Rai and his absence was felt most when they fell behind early on in the game. Liston Colaco was once again to the fore, causing more than a few

Hyderabad FC players Javier Siverio and Bartholomew Ogbeche celebrate a goal, at the GMC Athletic Stadium, in Goa, Saturday. (ISL/PTI)

problems for Nim Dorjee Tamang who was eventually sold to the guile of the former Hyderabad winger as he made him turn inside out to cross for Krishna who got in front of his marker and stabbed home. Akash Mishra was at fault for not marking Krishna properly but Nim Dorjee never quite had the measure of Colaco at the first place, with the fleetfooted winger bursting forward after receiving the ball and outwitting Nim

Dorjee to whip in a delightful cross. Hyderabad saw more of the ball but it was not bearing fruit as ATKMB dropped deep when needed to starve the likes of Javier Siviero and Ogbeche service from the middle of the park or the full backs. It was after the cooling break that Ogbeche, not getting enough balls, took it upon himself and dribbled past a few green and maroons shirts displaying amazing skills but in

the end failed to make the most out of it. Ogbeche’s industriousness, though, did not go in vain as he found the back of the net just before the half time whistle. It was a record-shattering goal, the Nigerian equalling the record for the most goals in a single season after Juanan dinked the ball for him to nod home from close. Yasir Mohammad’s corner was not cleared by ATKMB defenders and the ball fell to Juanan who saw

Ogbeche at the right place at the right time. Sandesh Jhingan shook his head, knowing he could have done better when Ogbeche beat him for the goal as both teams headed back into the tunnel locked at 1-1. The second half belonged to Hyderabad as they pumped in two goals in the space of six minutes to script a comeback after an underwhelming first 45 minutes. It was a double blow for ATKMB as not only Yasir Mohammad scored a goal after Jhingan and Tiri collided in an attempt to clear the ball near the box. Yasir smashed home from outside the box, but Tiri had to be stretchered off. Minutes later, Siviero headed in from a corner to make it 3-1. Ogbeche was ever ywhere in the second period for Manolo Marquez’s side, his spadework helping Yasir Mohammad get the goal. At the other end, Joni Kauko fired a volley wide from a Hugo Boumous cut-in from the byline. In the dying minutes, ATKMB desperately looked for a goal to trim the margin with substitute Kiyan Nassiri coming closest as he found the post from close range.

2nd Test: Sri Lanka 86 for 6 in Premier League disqualifies reply to India’s 252 on Day 1 Chelsea director Abramovich

Virat Kohli plays a shot during 2nd test cricket match at Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, Saturday. (PTI)

BENGALURU, MAR 12 (PTI): Sri Lanka were 86 for 6 in reply to India’s first innings total of 252 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka here on Saturday. Angelo Mathews topscored for Sri Lanka with a 85-ball 43 while all other visiting batters struggled to get going. Niroshan Dickwella and Lasith Embuldeniya were batting on 13 and zero respectively at close of play. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami took

three and two wickets respectively while Axar Patel got one as Sri Lanka struggled throughout their first innings. Sri Lanka trail by 166 runs. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer struck 92 off 98 deliveries to help India post 252 all out in 59.1 overs after electing to bat.’ Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was the next highest contributor for India with a 26-ball 39 while Hanuma Vihari made 31. Virat Kohli was out for 23 just before the tea

break while captain Rohit Sharma scored 15. For Sri Lanka, Lasith Embuldeniya and Praveen Jayawickrama took three wickets apiece while Dhananjaya de Silva got two. India made one change, bringing in a fitagain Axar Patel in place of Jayant Yadav in the playing XI. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, were forced to make two changes with Kusal Mendis and Praveen Jayawickrama replacing Pathum Nissanka and Lahiru Kumara, who were ruled out due to injuries. India won the first Test by an innings and 222 runs. Brief Scores: India: 251 all out in 59.1 overs (Shreyas Iyer 91, Rishabh Pant 39, Hanuma Vihari 31; Lasith Embuldeniya 3/94, Praveen Jayawickrama 3/81, Dhananjaya de Silva 2/32) vs Sri Lanka 86 for 6 in 30 overs (Angelo Mathews 43; Jasprit Bumrah 3/15, Mohammed Shami 2/18).

LO N D O N, M A R 1 2 (AGENCIES): Rom a n Abramovich has been disqualified as a Chelsea director by the Premier League board after the British government sanctioned the Russian billionaire. Chelsea owner Abramovich was one of seven more oligarchs sanctioned this week by the UK following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The European champions have been placed under tough restrictions due to the sanctions on Abramovich. Chelsea are unable to sign players, renew contracts or sell tickets to matches, with limits on the amount of money they are allowed to spend on travel to away g a m e s. N ow P r e m i e r League chiefs have taken action against Abramovich, who is described by the government as part of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle despite his denials of any association. “Following the imposition of sanctions by the UK Government, the Premier League board has disqualified Roman Abramovich

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as a director of Chelsea Football Club,” a Premier League statement said on Saturday. “The board’s decision does not impact on the club’s ability to train and play its fixtures, as set out under the terms of a licence issued by the Government, which expires on May 31 2022.” Abramovich had already announced his intention to sell Chelsea, with a host of potential buyers declaring their interest in a club that have won 19 major trophies since he bought the side in 2003. The government is still open to a sale but would have to approve a new licence, on the proviso no profit would go to the Russian, who has bankrolled the club to the tune of around £1.5 billion ($2 billion).

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Dedicatory event of NAMSA complex, NE Adventure, Motorsports Conclave Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MARCH 12 (NPN): Advisor school education, KT Sukhalu graced the dedicatory function of Nagaland Adventure and Motor Sports Association (NAMSA) complex and NE Adventure and Motorsports Conclave at Regional Centre for Sports Excellence (RCSE), Sovima under Chümoukedima. It may be mentioned that the state chief minister Neiphiu Rio on January 27, 2022 formally inaugurated RCSE having a campus area of 21.3 acre. RCSE somewhat like a games village includes the Regional Motor Sports Centre (RMSC), Regional Archery Academy (RAA), Regional Shooting Centre (RSC) and Futsal Complex (FC) and also the Nagaland Cricket Stadium. The conclave was held on the theme “The common journey if motor and adventure sports and tourism in North East India”. Addressing the gathering as the special guest, Sukhalu stated that lauded the vision of chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, for the youth of the state and how to reach out to the rest of the North Eastern states. Though North East people in general have the potential to excel in sports, advisor

KT Sukhalu speaks during the function at RCSE. (NP)

lamented lack of avenues or centres that provide such facility. He, however, lauded the chief minister for his vision for the Naga youth by inaugurating the RCSE. Sukhalu expressed hope that the RCSE would be an added advantage for all. He urged everyone to join hands in making platforms for the youth to take their career forward. Now that the state has many facilities, he expressed hope that the youth would avail the opportunity to become ambassadors for younger people and also make the region a centre for sports excellence. Meanwhile, delivering keynote address, FAMSANE president, associate vice president of athletics Federation of India (AFI) & advisor to CM, Abu Metha, stated that RCSE was the first such facility in the entire NE which holds several sports facilities and academies in one consolidated area. He maintained that the vision of the state government and the sports policy

was to create such facilities, which would not only enable the state to host and hold multi sports events in the years to come, but also to use the facilities to produce champions in the future. Metha said that sports today was no longer a hobby or recreation, adding that sports and games today was a science, profession and a career, with an industry that runs in billions of dollars. Stating that sports unite the human race, he said sports like FIFA World Cup and Olympic games brought more people and nations under one umbrella, more than the United Nation Organization could. “Sport is unifying power,” he asserted. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Kuputo Shohe and dedicatory prayer and invocation was offered by Town Baptist Church pastor, Rev Vilodi Sakhrie. A special number was presented by Kimatsung Jamir, followed by open house discussion, and vote of thanks by NAMSA president Vikishe Shohe.

Sprinters to headline Indian Grand Prix I

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, MAR 12 (PTI): Indian sprinters, including the likes of Hima Das, will take centerstage for the first time this season in the Indian Grand Prix 1 Athletics Meet at the Chandrasekharan Nair Police Stadium here on Sunday. Amoj Jacob, Noah Nirmal Tom and Arokia Rajiv, who were part of the Indian 4x400m team that set the Asian record in the Tokyo Olympics in August last year, besides Amlan Borgogain and Nalubothu Srinivas will also be in action in the one-day meet. While Jacob and Nirmal Tom will headline the 400m race, others will battle it out in the 200m sprint. Similarly, Hima, S Dhanalakshmi and AT Daneshwari will make the women’s 200m an event to watch while Priya Mohan, MR

Poovamma and Dandi Jyothika can make for very competitive 400m contest at the start of the season. All the competitors will try to showcase early form in the season that will see major competitions like the World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. National record holder long jumper M Sreeshankar will also seek consistency in form before heading to Belgrade for the World Athletics Indoor Championships next week. He had touched a distance 8.17m in the National Open Jumps Competition at the same venue here. Sreeshankar will be pushed by the likes of Mohammad Anees Yahiya, who was second in the National Open Jumps by only 2cm, Yugant Shekhar Singh and Eldhose Paul and Praveen Chitravel.

Liverpool sink Brighton to move within 3 points of Man City L O N D O N, M A R 1 2 (AGENCIES): Jurgen Klopp faces an anxious wait over Mohamed Salah’s fitness after Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to three points with a 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday. Luis Diaz opened the scoring in the first half and Salah netted with a penalty after the interval at the Amex Stadium. Klopp’s side have won their last eight league games, keeping the pressure on City, with the champions playing at Crystal Palace on Monday. Salah has reached 20 goals in a Premier League season for the fourth time, with his latest strike coming at just the right time amid his tense contract negotiations. Klopp said on Friday it is up to Salah whether he signs a new deal, a claim that was followed by the Egypt forward’s agent tweeting a series of laughing emojis just minutes later. Salah’s long-term value to Liverpool is immense, but of more immediate concern to Klopp will be the knock that saw him re-

Mohamed Salah scored his 20th of the Premier League season, and Liverpool’s 2,000th in its history.

placed by Diogo Jota soon after his first goal in four games. With a testing trip to Arsenal looming on Wednesday followed by an FA Cup quarter-final at Nottingham Forst, Klopp will hope his star makes a quick recovery. While City are in fine form, Liverpool’s hot streak is equally impressive. The Reds have scored

21 goals and conceded just twice in their winning run, while also keeping a third successive league clean sheet for the first time this term. When Salah converted from the spot, it made Liverpool only the second club to score 2,000 goals in the Premier League, emulating Manchester United. Liverpool, chasing an unprecedented quadruple, suffered only their third de-

feat this season against Inter Milan in the Champions League last-16 second leg in midweek. But Klopp insisted his players are such bad losers that they were certain to mount an immediate response to the Inter loss, which didn’t stop them progressing to the quarterfinals on aggregate in any case. The German’s assess-

ment proved correct and they took the lead in the 19th minute. Diaz sprinted onto Joel Matip’s perfectly-weighted pass and bravely headed into the empty net as Sanchez rushed off his line, pole-axing the Colombian with a dangerous high challenge in the process. Diaz was unable to celebrate as he was writhing on the turf after being caught in the chest by Sanchez’s leg, but the keeper surprisingly escaped a red card following a VAR check. Diaz’s second goal since signing from Porto in January was almost followed by one for Salah, whose incisive burst ended with a low drive that forced Sanchez to save at his near post. Leandro Trossard shot wastefully over from Neal Maupay’s defence-splitting pass soon after the interval. Salah almost made him pay for that miss with a deflected effort that looped onto the crossbar. Liverpool’s luck was out on that occasion but they doubled their lead in the 61st minute. Naby Keita’s shot was blocked by Yves Bissouma’s arm, conceding a penalty that Salah drove past Sanchez with ease to keep the title race bubbling nicely.

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