14 MAY 2022

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Renewed efforts on Naga solution Panel on Naga issue to meet PM next week

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NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (NPN): With the long-expected solution to the Naga political issue now drawing closer to the Nagaland state assembly election scheduled by end of February 2023, the government of India has renewed its efforts to get all Naga Political Groups (NPGs) on board.

Expectations for the long-awaited solution was raised after then government of India’s Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talk, R.N. Ravi announced that over 24 years of negotiations would officially conclude on October 31,2019.

However, that has not happened as the NSCN (I-M) insisted that the Framework

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies ABU DHABI, MAY 13 (PTI): The United Arab Emirates’ President and ruler of Sheikh Khalifa A b u D h a bi Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away on Friday, local media reports quoting the Ministry of Presidential Affairs said. He was 73.

Sheikh Khalifa served as the President of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi since November 3, 2004. The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced 40 days of mourning, a report said.

Born in 1948, Sheikh Khalifa was the second President of the UAE and the 16th Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. He was the eldest son of Sheikh Zayed.

India announces oneday state mourning: India announced one day of state mourning on Saturday.

According to a communication issued by the Home Ministry to all states on Friday, as a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Government has decided to observe one-day state mourning on May 14 throughout the country, during which the national flag will be flown at halfmast and no official entertainment.

Expressing grief, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Sheikh Khalifa was a great statesman and visionary leader under whom relations between the two countries prospered.

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Agreement was inclusive of Naga flag and constitution (Yehzabo), but which had been rejected outright by the government of India.

Despite the prolonged delay for solution, union home minister Amit Shah has been urging upon the state government to have all NPGs on board at the earliest for Naga solution.

While legislators maintain they are ready to resign en masse to pave way when solution is arrived; they have however put a rider that this won’t happen if they are elected to the new house.

Though there is still much speculation about likely solution on whether it could be achieved before or after election, the focus has again shifted to New Delhi where the Centre’s representative for Naga political talks A.K. Mishra is meeting with a ten-member NSCN (I-M) delegation and also another delegation from the WC, NNPGs. Interestingly, the

state political parties who have formed the all-party Core Committee on Naga Political Issue headed by the chief minister Neiphiu Rio are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home minister Amit Shah and other leaders next week in Delhi.

On Friday, a 10-member NSCN (I-M) delegation comprising its top leaders held a meeting with Mishra on pertinent issues concerning a final agreement to be inked. Unlike in the past, sources informed Nagaland Post that this time there is a sustained effort to resolve whatever issues so that solution before assembly election is possible.

Sources said that the Government was clear that meetings cannot go off and on perennially as issues raised have to be resolved in a serious and sustained manner even if it takes days or weeks. The government of India has also made known

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that it is eager to ink an early agreement for one solution with all Naga stakeholders.

On the demand for flag and constitution, the sources said that these could be discussed post solution. As Nagas have been yearning for a final solution, sources said the primary concern for the Centre is to deliver the promise made by the Prime Minister. As reported, Centre has said on numerous occasions that the ball is in the court of the NPGs to agree on one solution acceptable to all, since there cannot be two solutions for one issue.

Meanwhile, a delegation of WC, NNPGs led by its convenor and GPRN/ NSCN ato kilonser N. Kitovi Zhimomi have arrived in Delhi. It was learnt that they are scheduled to meet Mishra.

Kohima Correspondent adds: Minister for planning and coordination, land revenue and parliamentary a f f a i r s (Cont’d on p-8)

tion of President’s Rule in the State. NDPP said that the allegations were baseless, misleading and cannot warrant invoking Article 365 of the Constitution of India.

Ruling NDPP maintained that the Constitution of India, on which the “very fabrics of democracy of this great nation” were enshrined in, cannot be treated in “such a flippant manner!”

It said that simply raising allegations of corruption and non-disbursement of salaries were “not reasons enough” to invite invoking Article 365. On RPP’s allegation that the present UDA government, an opposition-less government,

was an undemocratic one, NDPP said “Nowhere in the Constitution of India does it say that an opposition-less government/house is illegal or not permissible.”

Asserting that members of the 13th NLA were neither self-styled leaders nor have they forced themselves to sit in the house of the people, NDPP said they were democratically elected by their respective constituents to represent them. NDPP therefore said that demand for dissolution of the NLA and imposition of PR was against the very tenets of a democracy.

It said the demand was “in fact an insult” to not only

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MoU inked for late Capt Kenguruse Centre of Excellence and Wellness at Chieswema

K O H I M A , M AY 1 3 (NPN): In a bid to secure a better future for the youth of Nagaland, Inspector General of Assam Rifles (IGAR-North)– under the aegis of Director General of Assam Rifles signed an MoU with corporate partner Axis Bank and training partner National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation (NIEDO) at IGAR (North) headquarters here on Friday to set up late Capt N Kenguruse, MVC Centre of Excellence and Wellness at Chieswema.

Speaking as chief guest on the occasion, Higher & Technical Education minister Temjen Imna Along said the noble initiative would hone the skill and talents of those children who, due to poor economic condition, lack access to high quality education facilities. He lauded Late Capt N Kenguruse for his brave medal-worthy

NDPP ‘aghast’ at RPP’s demand for President’s Rule D I M A P U R , M AY 1 3 (NPN): Reacting to the Rising Peoples Party (RPP)’s demand for imposition of President’s Rule in Nagaland, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Friday said that the demand “goes against the very fabrics of democracy”, saying it was “aghast” that a political party, registered with ECI, would demand for the dismissal of a popularly elected government.

NDPP through its media and communication committee accused RPP of levelling several unfounded allegations against the democratically elected government in its demand for the imposi-

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the office Governor of Nagaland but also a complete disregard and disrespect of the Constitution of India and the people of Nagaland who have democratically reposed and elected leaders of the 13th NLA. NDPP affirmed that the party was committed in its promise of transparency, accountability, meritocracy and good governance. “We shall not waver in our commitments to the people of the State by succumbing to baseless and misleading allegations of our opponents and detractors,” NDPP said and appealed to the people to continue their support to the party and the government.

Along with officials and family members of late Capt N Kenguruse at the MoU signing ceremony.

act that was termed as the “epitome of nationalism” and termed him as a “true Naga” who laid down his life for the nation.

He requested the stakeholders to hone the skills of youth as 25,000 to 30,000 certificate holders were produced each year in the State, but very few had skills.

He encouraged students to pursue their dreams and not run after government jobs alone, nor come to politicians for backdoor appointments. Along complimented

ANGPTA appeals for release of salary D I M A P U R , M AY 1 3 (NPN): All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers Association (ANGPTA) has appealed to the state government to disburse the salaries of employees on time.

Reminding the state government of its “no work, no pay” rule, ANGPTA vice president (adm) Hoshika H Sumi said the government would compel them to go for “No pay, no work” if the two-month salary was not paid within a few days. It said the government employees especially teachers’ families, who solely depend on salary, have not been paid for two months. (Cont’d on p-8)

Assam Rifles, NIEDO, Axis Bank and academicians for their initiative and hoped that the centre would produce skilled youth, while acknowledging them for helping the people of the Northeast, including Nagaland.

Conceptualised as a year-long fully residential coaching and mentoring facility for students from economically weaker and underprivileged sections to prepare them for competitive examinations, the

project is expected to be fully functional for the first batch of 30 students by the first week of July this year.

The programme will mentor and guide children and aid their future growth by providing them valuebased education and training on soft skills, critical life competencies, leadership, personal conditioning, personality development, etc.

It will also have wellness programmes, vocational training and end-to-end grooming to aid them in becoming a productive human resource for the nation.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Along, Maj Gen. Vikas Lakhera, IGAR (N), by Brig Herjinder Singh, DIG, 5 Sector Assam Rifles. Opening address was delivered by IGAR (N), while speeches were also delivered by NIEDO CEO Dr Rohit Srivastava and Axis Bank’s Rudrapriyo Ray.

ANPSA welcomes notification to delink Hr Sec from degree colleges D I M A P U R , M AY 1 3 (NPN): All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) has welcomed the State government’s notification delinking Classes 11 and 12 from degree colleges and hoped that it would be implemented in letter and spirit during this academic year.

Appreciating the government notification, ANPSA president Nini Sekhose, vice-president Father Jacob Charale and general secretary PJ Nathan said the first such order came out in 2013.

As the New Education Policy (NEP), 2020 had

recommended schooling to be 5+3+3+4, taking into account the pre-primary years of schooling too, the association explained that students from classes 9 to 12 were taken as a block, more or less requiring the same kind of teaching and learning in a school atmosphere.

It stressed that degree college should be a whole new exciting experience for students where they step into a new world with different methodologies of teaching and learning, different expectations and assessment patterns.

27 dead, several injured in massive fire in West Delhi Monsoon expected to arrive five days early: IMD NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (AGENCIES): Twenty-seven people have been killed in a fire that broke out in a three-storey commercial building near the Mundka Metro station in west Delhi on Friday afternoon, police said. Over 70 people were in the building when the fire started on the first floor and engulfed the entire structure soon after.

Police personnel said they rescued many by breaking the windows in and using ropes. Twelve people Firefighters trying to douse who sustained injuries were a fire which broke out in a admitted to the Sanjay Ganbuilding at Mundka, in West dhi hospital. Deputy comDelhi on Friday. (PTI) missioner of police (outer)

Sameer Sharma said the first floor housed the office of a firm that manufactures CCTV cameras and Wi-Fi routers. While the owner of the firm was taken into custody by local police on Friday evening. Police confirmed that the building owner was arrested.

The blaze and firefighting operations affected traffic on both carriageways of Rohtak Road. Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg said that the fire control room received a call reporting the fire around 4.40pm. “Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot at first, and 14 more were sent in later, owing

to the scale of the fire. A woman’s body was found inside the building during the operation,” said Garg.

President Ram Nath Kovind expressed distress at the tragic fire accident.

“Distressed by the tragic fire accident at a building near Mundka Metro Station in Delhi. My condolences to the bereaved families...,” Kovind stated.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed pain by the loss of lives due to a tragic fire in Delhi.

“My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery,” he said.

NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (PTI): South-west monsoon, considered as the lifeline of India’s agri-based economy, is likely to bring first showers to Kerala by May 27, five days earlier than the normal onset date, the weather office announced on Friday.

“This year, the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be earlier than the normal date of onset. The monsoon onset over Kerala is likely to be on May 27 with a model error of four days,” India Meteorological Department (ID) said. In 2009, the southwest monsoon had reached

Kerala on May 23.

Weather scientists attribute the early onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala to the influence of the remnants of cyclone Asani that triggered the cross-equatorial flow, a key factor for the seasonal rains.

The early arrival of the south-west monsoon comes at a time when parts of north-west India were experiencing extremely high maximum temperatures.

O n T h u r s d ay, t h e weather office had forecast the onset of south-west monsoon over Andaman & Nicobar islands on May 15, nearly a week ahead of

schedule.

“In association with enhanced cross equatorial winds, conditions are becoming favorable for the advance of Southwest Monsoon into South Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands and some parts of southeast Bay of Bengal, around May 15,” IMD said in a statement.

At the same time, the weather office made it clear that past data suggest that there is no association of the date of monsoon advance over the Andaman Sea either with the date of monsoon onset over Kerala or with the seasonal monsoon rainfall over the country.

Conservation: Villagers voluntarily surrender hunting weapons Question paper leak case: D I M A P U R , M AY 1 3 (NPN): Wildlife conservation efforts received a boost with the voluntary surrender of guns and hunting weapons at Asukhomi Village under Zunheboto district on Friday.

The ceremony of voluntary surrender of hunting weapons to Asukhomi village council cum inauguration of resting shed at Asukhomi Community Reserved Area was held on Friday with Wildlife Warden Dimapur Tokaho Kinimi unveiling the inauguration stone in the presence of DFO Zunheboto Dr. Prabhat Kumar and TVBCLN team leader Ivan Zhimomi, who is also the recipient of Gov-

Forest department officials and others at the voluntary surrender of hunting weapons ceremony at Asukhomi Village on Friday.

ernor’s award and Balipara Foundation.

Giving a brief note on Asukhomi Community Reserve, Dr. Hutoka Y. Jakha said that the idea was initi-

ated in 2019 when the villagers rescued a rare primate (slow loris) and released to its natural habitat. Delivering keynote address, wildlife warden Dimapur Tokaho Ki-

nimi maintained that surrendering of guns was “surely God’s will”. He said that Asukhomi village was setting a very good example as it came at a time when “we are

slowly losing fauna species”.

Encouraging the villagers to never lose hope, he said the initiative was not for short term benefit, but long-term investment.

Tokaho said the government might not be able to remunerate their sacrifices, but their initiative will be priceless in the long run. He also said that this initiative was for their own benefit.

Further, Tokaho called upon the volunteers, village leaders and CCA members to cooperate with one another.

Speaking at the programme, Dr. Prabhat Kumar lauded the villagers for taking hardships in building the resting shed at the hill top.

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Police arrest 2 accused

D I M A P U R , M AY 1 3 (NPN): State police Criminal Investigation Department (CDI) team has arrested two persons in connection with the case pertaining to Class XI promotion examination question paper leak.

SP (Crime) and PRO said the two accused were identified as Seroli Sangtam, S/o Chokyuse Sangtam of Thsingar village, Kiphire district and Chumtise Sangtam, S/o Athrise Sangtam of Yinphire village, Kiphire district. Police claimed to have arrested the duo after incriminating digital evidences were recovered from their mobile phones linking them to the crime.

PRO said further investigation was underway into the question paper leak case.

The case came to light when matter was reported by the chairperson of Nagaland Board of School Education. The Class XI Promotion Exam 2022 was held between April 1 and April 23 and conducted by the registered higher secondary schools and colleges with a common question paper given by NBSE. On April 10, the Political Science question paper that was scheduled on April 11 at 10 am was leaked, forcing the authorities to change the question paper at the eleventh hour.

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RSU celebrates platinum jubilee

Correspondent

KO H I M A , M AY 1 3 (NPN): Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) celebrated the platinum jubilee (75 years) on the theme “Beyond Mediocrity: Reviving Virtues, Unleashing Creativity”, at RSA ground, here, on Friday.

Congratulating the student union and the Rengma community for attaining platinum jubilee, minister for Housing and Mechanical, Tongpang Ozukum urged upon the members of Rengma community to work harder in order to be at par with others.

The speech was read out by chief information commissioner, I. Meyionen Jamir on behalf of the minister, who was to grace the occasion as honoured guest.

The minister also paid respects to founding members of RSU who took the first step towards this accomplishment and urged upon RSU to treasure the contributions and sacrifices

I Meyionen Jamir and officials after unveiling the jubilee monolith of RSU at Tseminyu, Friday (NP)

of the past leaders.

He said Rengmas contributed immensely for the cause of the Nagas and that their contributions were well documented in the Naga history.

Meanwhile, I. Meyionen Jamir reminded the youth that government has banned appointment against retirement vacancies since March 2020 except certain posts in few departments to phase out unwanted posts in order to cut down expenditures on salaries and pension and

therefore employment opportunities in the government had become difficult.

In this regard, he suggested RSU to conduct career counselling at Class IX and X which he said, was the right stage.

Yo u t h S e c r e t a r y CRBC Zunpha Tseminyu Jonathan Mesen who was the theme speaker said the present generation has bartered away the rich and life-affirming virtues passed down by the elders in exchange for social acceptance.

He pointed out that if Nagas desired to thrive and flourish, there was a need to revive virtues and these virtues would guide one’s minds to breed and foster creativity.

Jonathan also reminded that Naga society would not progress as long as blame game and accusation does not end.

In his presidential address, RSU president Heiko Kent said attaining 75 years was an important step to continue building a lasting relationship

Patton inaugurates RCC bridge over Doyang

Patton and other dignitaries along with CSO representatives and others after unveiling the plaque.

nomically beneficial” for those plying the route.

He then urged the people to utilise the bridge for “economic activities” and not “illegal activities”.

Patton also lauded the contractor for “speedy completion” and thanked the people of Shena Old and N. Longidang villages for extending logistic support to the contractor and the department for timely completion.

In their speeches, ad-

visor, H Chuba Chang urged the people to help each other in times of need and use the government property with care as their own while Er. Picto said that with the bridge being built, there was a need to construct better roads for commuters.

An introduction and brief report of the project was given by NPWD engineer-in-chief, Er. Kahuli Sema; Shena Old Baptist Church Pastor Rev. To-

kishe Awomi said the dedicatory prayer and Longidang Baptist Church Pastor Echungthung Ngullie pronounced the benediction.

Earlier in the morning, Patton also inaugurated a village gate in N. Longidang village in the presence of district administration officials, district police officials, village council, VDB members, GBs, village elders and party workers.

Patton hands over ambulance to CMO Wokha Patton on Friday, handed over an ambulance to the office of the chief medical officer (CMO) Wokha in the presence of depputy CMO and MO Englan to be utilised at PHC Englan.

This was donated by companies as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and assurance given to the deputy CM in November, 2021.

NBOCWWB to re-examine state expenditures

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (NBOCWWB) chairman, Dr. Kekhrie Yhome on Friday, informed that they were initiating a re-examination of state expenditures for the past three financial years on a department by department basis.

According to a DIPR report, Dr. Kekhrie Yhome was speaking at the consultative meeting of NBOCWWB and Finance department with engineering departments in the conference hall of the New Secretariat, Kohima.

The chairman said NBOCWWB was a health and welfare-oriented board with enforcement powers and that the welfare fund was incorporated into the board where fund was chiefly derived from 1% workers’ welfare cess levied on “cost of construction”.

He said cess was not a tax or revenue, but a “fee” which was constitutionally and legislatively enacted assessment and therefore the collection was strictly compulsory. Reiterating directives from the Supreme

Court of India, Dr. Kekhrie said the state’s department of Finance issued standing notifications in 2012 to various concerned departments for compulsory cess collection.

He said many establishments, including ministries under the government of India, state departments, and government-run public sector undertakings operating in the state have not been dutifully remitting or reporting their cess payments to the board. In this regard, Dr. Kekhrie informed that delay in payment was another concern, and for a salaryeconomy state like Nagaland, the huge financial burden on public expenditure, he said, would immediately trigger economic collapse and the public would suffer economic depression for decades.

He also said the board, on its part would enforce honesty in financial administration by various cesspayable agencies, and where erring officials were found, the board would initiate legal action and where lapses were detected, the board would decide further action.

Meanwhile, NBOCWWB CEO, T. Chubayanger said the welfare board was constituted to register construction workers in the state and provide them social security by providing certain benefits.

In order to provide these benefits, Chubayanger said the central government created the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996.

The CEO also informed they were trying to streamline payment of cess and renewal of registration through online process that was available on their official website, which would help create a public domain through their online portal.

Later, commissioner & secretary (Finance), V. Kezo said all responsible departments should comply with the Act and should fully implement it.

He said the board would be applying “a common yardstick for every department” and that it would try to work out a mechanism that would sensitise everyone about the Act.

MCCI informs on license & registration

DIMAPUR: Taking note of some industrial units functioning without obtaining proper license/registration, Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has asked all concerned to immediately obtain proper license or due registration with the competent authority.

In a press release, MCCI president, Tsukti Longkumer said the chamber received reports of some industrial units like iron and steel fabrication, saw mills, furniture house, motor workshops, stone crushers, rice mills, bricks kilns and other industrial units functioning in Mokokchung

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE A. PHYOPHIO ENNY

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Died: 14.05.2021

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district without obtaining proper license/registration from the Chief Inspector of Factories, government of Nagaland.

MCCI said functioning without registration was an offense under Section 6 of the Factories Act, 1984 and punishable under the provisions of the Act with an

imprisonment which can be extended up to six months or a fine which can be extended to Rs. 50,000 only or with both. In this regard, MCCI said it would not be responsible for addressing the grievances of any aggrieved party and that defaulters would be “on their own in the face of law”.

1st Death anniversary In remembrance of Late Dziesevituo Solo Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen unheard But always near Still loved, still missed and always dear.

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DIMAPUR: Deputy chief minister Y Patton Friday inaugurated Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) bridge over Doyang river, connecting Shena Old Village in Zunheboto district and N. Longidang Village in Wokha district.

In a press release, deputy chief minister’s office media cell informed that the bridge constructed under CRF was inaugurated in the presence of advisor Roads and Bridges (R&B) H Chuba Chang and Er. Picto Shohe, MLA. In his speech, Patton said the idea to build the bridge was conceived in 2014 during community fishing and the foundation was laid in the year 2017.

Stating that the inauguration of the bride was realisation of a longcherished dream, Patton said this new connectivity would shorten the distance, ease the burden of the people and would be “eco-

among themselves and with neighbours. He urged upon his people to continue to press forward as a union in strengthened cooperation and harmony in the days to come. In his solidarity message, Angami Students’ Union president, Bisevi Nakhro expressed gratitude and respect to the visionary pioneers who devoted their lives towards the growth of RSU and the student community.

He advised them not to waste time squabbling over tribal issues, denominational issues, egoistic and leadership issues but to support one another and work hand in hand for a Naga society filled with hope and determination for God’s glory.

The celebration was marked by songs, cultural presentations and release of jubilee souvenirs.

Host of guest invitees from Southern Nagas, other tribal student bodies, Rengma Hoho, RWO, founding members and others attended the programme.

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1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. Z. Kakishe Yepthomi

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Late Mrs. Tiajungla Jongpong 14/03/1972 – 06/05/2022 We, the bereaved family of Late Mrs. Tiajungla Jongpong extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us in times of sadness and sorrow. We are indebted to each and everyone of you. It is our humble prayers that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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ExprEssing our hEartfElt and profound gratitudE to all who stood by us through prayErs, physically and financially during our pain and sorrow and at thE suddEn dEmisE of our bElovEd, Late S. Vihoi Sema of K. hollohon colony on 11th may 2022. words arE inadEquatE to ExprEss our indEbtEdnEss to you and wE dEEply rEgrEt our inability to acKnowlEdgE Each and EvEry individual but it is our sincErE prayEr that god blEss you in abundancE. dp-2185/22

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It has been a year since you left us but our love for you has never changed, you will be always missed and cherished in our hearts.

"Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it".

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A year has passed, you are quietly missed and remembered everyday, we carry you in our hearts and cherish the memories which will never be erased from us.

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The family members of Lt. RENCHAMO LOTHA would like to acknowledge the many expressions of love, concern and compassion shown to us during these difficult times.

We would like to thank all our well wishers for your support and constant prayers.

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WEATHER FORECAST MAY 14

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Guwahati Humid with a thunderstorm

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Shillong

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Tuensang Humid with a thunderstorm

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‘MonAram’ app campaign flagged off in Kohima

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Kenei Theünuo flagging off the campaign on Friday. (NP)

SpeakGuru Foundation, a financial services manager which was one of the winners of the First Hackathon 2021 organised by DIC and EduCentre School of Business 2021.

Theünuo said with just an amount of Rs 500, a registered member would be eligible to get instant emergency treatment at any of the empanelled healthcare facilities.

She wished the company and the campaign team success in their en-

deavours and also hoped that the initiative would provide help to the people in the most efficient manner.

Brand ambassador of the MonAram app, Thejakielie Zuyie, in a brief remark said the initiative was not an insurance but a healthcare package provider designed specifically to cover accidental cases for its registered members.

As an immediate relief any registered member can avail healthcare facilities

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

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

Registered members could download the app

and on a fee of Rs 500, a unique QR Code would be allotted to them which could be used in the identification process when availing any help, he informed.

Zuyie said as brand ambassador of MonAram, he and his ride mate Pelevizo Meyase would embark on a state-wide campaign to all the districts and help in empanelment of various healthcare facilities across the state who would be able to provide medical assistance in times of need.

3 JJM inaugurated at Pongidong DIMAPUR: Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was inaugurated on May 11 at Pongidong Village, Wokha

by EE PHED Wokha, Er. Imnazulu Ao. In a press release, Pongidong Village Development Board (VBD) informed that in his speech, Er. Imnazulu lauded the village council and Village Development Board and added that the village had become the first village under Wokha district to inaugurate JJM.

Correspondent KOHIMA, MAY 13 (NPN): A state-wide motorcycle campaign for the social impact initiative named “MonAram” was flagged off at department of Industries and Commerce (DIC) office premises, here on Friday.

In a short speech, Start-Up Nagaland, leader and assistant director, DIC, Keneirienuo Theünuo, said MonAram app was an innovative initiative which had the potential to provide healthcare services to many, as generally, people often overlooked the need to set aside money for healthcare purposes.

She disclosed that the idea for the start-up was pitched by

DoPN informs on vegetation clearance

DIMAPUR: Department of Power Nagaland (DoPN), office of the Executive Engineer (EE) Zunheboto has informed that vegetation clearance of 33KV and 11KV lines under Zunheboto Electrical Division would be carried out from May 17-28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to avoid disruption of power supply due to vegetation.

In a press release, Zunheboto Electrical Division EE, Er. Shiludi Lkr informed that during the period, Zunheboto town shall draw power supply from 33KV Akuluto line. He has also sought cooperation from all

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The following are the schedule for vegetation clearance – 33KV Amiphoto-Zunheboto power house (May 11), 33KV Amiphoto-Satakha (May 17-18), 11KV Asukhoto-Philimi (May 17), 33KV Zunheboto-Aghunato (May18), 11KV Zunheboto-Ghukiye-Sukhalu (May 19-20), 33KV and 11KV Asukhomi-Naltoqa-Suruhuto and 33KV Asukhomi-Kitsakito (May 23-27), 33KV Aichisaghami-Asuto (May 24), 33KV Mokokchung-Akuluto and 33KV Mokokchung-LumamiNU (May 24-28.

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summoned after rumours Manipur introduces GPS-enabled Heavy rains lash Meghalaya; Mukul that 5 TMC MLAs may quit party highway patrol vehicles along NH-2 minor dead in Ri Bhoi district

Meghalaya today, a huge uprooted tree fell on an auto rickshaw at Panitola in Byrnihat. A minor who was on board the auto rickshaw lost his life in this incident while two others sustained injuries, reports Northeast Live.

As per reports, the incident occurred while the auto-rickshaw was on its way to Byrnihat, boarded by 2 passengers when suddenly a huge tree fell on the vehicle. Meanwhile, Byrnihat Police on receiving the information, immediately rushed to the spot and shifted the dead body and took the to Byrnihat Primary Tree falls on auto injured Health Care for treatment.

It may be mentioned rickshaw, kills minor In an unfortunate inci- here that the Ri Bhoi District dent at Ri Bhoi District in is experiencing incessant

rainfall due to monsoon.

Moreover, the heavy downpour has made plying on the roads a risky business.

The rain has made plying on the roads slippery. At Umroi Bypass today a Bolero pickup skidded of the road before crashing head-on onto an oncoming bus.

The Heavy downpour has also inundated parts of Smit, a village in East Khasi, on the other hand, Nongstoin in West Khasi Hills and Ranikor in South West Khasi Hills are also flooded with water gushing through the steets and bye lanes.

Even the State capital, Shillong is being swamped in water with cars and commuters alike finding it very difficult to manoeuvre.

Tripura Minister’s son misbehaves with parliamentary team members AGARTALA, MAY 13 (IANS): Despite widespread criticism of a senior Tripura Minister’s son, who in an inebriated condition misbehaved with the members of visiting Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, the police are yet to take any action against the accused.

The Parliamentar y Standing Committee was headed by Bharatiya Janata Party’s Lok Sabha member and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Jagdambika Pal. A huge number of posts and videos went viral on the social media which features the Minister’s son in an inebriated condition misbehaving with the parliamentary team at a star category hotel

Jishnu Dev Varma

here on Wednesday night.

Many local newspapers also reported the incident and alleged that the minister’s son often did nuisance on the outskirts of the city and beat innocent people under the influence of liquor.

Opposition Trinamool Congress Tripura state in-charge Rajib Banerjee and state President Subal Bhowmik alleged that Tripura Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev

Eye on 2023 assembly polls, BJP rejigs Tripura unit AGARTALA, MAY 13 (PTI): The ruling BJP in Tripura announced a rejig in the ranks of the party and its frontal organisations with an eye on the 2023 assembly elections.

Senior tribal leader Bikash Debbarma was made the president of the party’s ST Morcha. He replaced MP Rebati Tripura.

Rampada Jamatia was made the observer of the ST Morcha.

The party also appointed 12 district observers and co-observers.

It also appointed eight observers for the party’s frontal organisations such as Janajati Morcha, Mohila Morcha, OBC Morcha,

Yuva Morcha and Minority Morcha.

“This is routine exercise to distribute work among the party leaders.

Obviously, it’s being done keeping in mind the next year’s assembly elections,” BJP state president Manik Saha told PTI on Friday.

On being removed as the president of the ST Morcha, Tripura said she wanted to focus more on the party’s organisation after being made the vicepresident.

Saha said, “There is no question of removing any particular leader. The responsibilities keep changing for the betterment of the organisation.”

Varma’s son got into a brawl in an inebriated state and misbehaved with parliamentarians. The people of Tripura are ashamed of the Deputy Chief Minister’s son’s activities and it is absolutely appalling how he has behaved in front of the senior parliamentarians, Banerjee said in a statement.

Bhowmik said that the state Police is numb on this incident and it looks like as he is the son of the Deputy Chief Minister, the law of the state is not applicable for him. “It is indeed a matter of extreme shame and disgrace for us. Such behaviour in a drunken state by the son of a senior minister is not only unexpected but absolutely unacceptable,” he said.

Mizoram records 50 new Covid cases, tally at 2,27,899 AIZAWL, MAY 13 (PTI): Mizoram on Friday reported 50 fresh COVID-19 cases, raising the tally to 2,27,899, a health department official said.

The death toll stood at 697 as no new fatality was reported since May 3.

The daily positivity rate stood at 14.24 per cent and the recovery rate at 99.59 per cent, he said.

The northeastern state now has 219 active cases, while 2,26,983 people have so far recovered from the disease. It has tested more than 19.26 lakh samples for coronavirus till date.

According to State Immunisation Officer Lalmuanawma Jongte, over 8.53 lakh people have been inoculated till Thursday.

Mukul Sangma leader in the state Assembly, Mukul Sangma and 11 others of the 17 Congress legislators in Meghalaya had joined the TMC. As a result, TMC became the principal opposition party in the northeastern state.

However, even before six months have passed since then, the alleged reports of five TMC MLAs quitting the party have upset the party leadership, a TMC source said. “In fact, before his Guwahati visit on May 11, our National General Secretary was supposed to visit Meghalaya on May 3.

However, at that point of time, the party leadership received reports that a number of party functionaries in Meghalaya have become defunct. A party diktat was sent to the Meghalaya leadership to set things in order before the National General Secretary’s next scheduled visit there,” the Trinamool source said.

IMPHAL, MAY 13: In a bid to enhance security for travellers along NH-2 in Manipur, the police department introduced a dedicated highway patrol equipped with GPS enabled vehicles.

Eight vehicles equipped with GPS and wireless communication sets will be used by the dedicated highway patrol that will cover the stretch of NH-2 from Mao of Senapati bordering Nagaland to Gamgiphai of Kangpokpi district.

The dedicated patrol can be reached by dialing 112 and PCR no.

8798198810 (for Senapati district) and 9362153322 (for Kangpokpi district).

The dedicated highway patrol will also act as first responders to any crime or distress along the highway, officials of the state police department said.

This is the first time the state police introduced the GPS enabled vehicles in providing dedicated security to the highway travellers.

These new vehicles would give a fillip to highway travellers and provide

AIZAWL, MAY 13 (PTI): : The BJP has staked claim to form the executive body in the Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) in South Mizoram’s Siaha district, a party leader said on Friday. In the recently held MADC election, the BJP has emerged as the single largest party winning 12 seats in the 25-member House, while the MNF secured nine seats and Congress three. State BJP president Vanlalhmuaka said that the saffron party has staked claim to form the executive body from state Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Thursday.

“Although we fall one seat short of a majority, we have claimed to form government in time. Our...

File photo of traffic congestion in Shillong.

and international agencies that may be tapped and some kind of private-public partnership may also be explored for the purpose,” it added.

One of the measures is to ensure more school buses, particularly for the

majority will be proved in a floor test,” Vanlalhmuaka told PTI. He said that a crucial floor test will be conducted within 30 days after the appointment of a chairman by the governor as per the council rules.

He said that the governor is likely to appoint a chairman by May 18.

Vanlakhmuaka expressed hope that at least a member or two from other two parties - Mizo National Front (MNF) and Congress will join the BJP before the floor test. Meanwhile, the first sitting of the council was convened on Friday under the chairmanship of protem chairman K Hrahmo, a BJP member from Chakhei constituency, an official said.

schools concentrated in the Laitumkrah area, it said, adding that, however, a low level of response has been received to the proposal.

It may do well for an official of the state government to persuade parents to avail the school buses for

their children, allaying their apprehensions as to security and delay, the court said.

The court also asked the state government to explore whether staggering the inflow and outflow of students in each school and staggering their timings may ease the congestion.

The ultimate relief in easing the traffic situation in Shillong may only come if alternative systems are put in place, the court said.

During the hearing, the advocate general said that there is a recommendation by experts for the construction of ropeways for regular commuting, rather than restricted only for tourism.

The advocate general also said that construction of the Western Bypass and other roads are underway.

Amid protests, Assam clears tea garden land for greenfield airport in Cachar SILCHAR, MAY 13 (PTI): The process of clearing a tea garden was underway in Assam’s Cachar district on Friday for setting up a greenfield airport amid protests.

More than a hundred excavators were clearing the plantation of Doloo tea estate in Lalbagh division since Thursday, officials said.

A huge contingent of police was deployed at the spot with the garden area cordoned off, they said.

A flag march was conducted in the area before the land clearing process started, police said, adding that no untoward incident has so far been reported.

The process of acquiring the land for the airport

project is being done as per the memorandum signed by the stakeholders concerned, Superintendent of Police Ramandeep Kaur said.

“If any person or group has any grievance, then it should be addressed through proper channels and they should not create a law and order situation here,” she said.

The tea garden workers have been protesting the acquisition, stating that they fear loss of livelihood.

The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 50 crore for the acquisition of the land at Doloo and Mainagarh tea gardens and has already JCBs at the proposed site for greenfield airport. released Rs 2.37 crore as The Doloo tea garden ited Rs 1.57 crore in the the first installment, officials said it has already depos- workers’ Provident Fund said.

a security umbrella to truck drivers vulnerable to extortionists, a senior police officer said.

State police chief P Doungel introduced the

dedicated highway patrol by flagging off the eight vehicles from the Senapati district headquarters in the presence of top officials of the state police department.

BJP stakes claim to form HSPDP against implementation of the MRGA: Pangniang executive body in MADC

Ease traffic congestion in Shillong: HC to M’laya govt SHILLONG, MAY 13 (PTI): The Meghalaya High Court has directed the state government to draw plans for easing the traffic congestion in Shillong.

Hearing a PIL, a bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W Diengdoh said on Thursday that several suggestions have been given by the petitioners and it hopes that the state government considers those.

“Though the matter has been pending for a considerable period of time and new ideas are bandied each time, there have to be long-term and short-term plans on a more detailed basis than what has been presented thus far,” the court said. “Funds may be a problem, but there are national

Manipur police introduce dedicated GPS enable highway patrol vehicles on NH-2.

(PF) account. The gratuity cheques were handed to the garden workers at a function on Monday.

BJP’s Silchar MP Rajdeep Roy said, “I would like to reiterate that the government is committed to the welfare of the tea workers as well as the industry and we are looking forward to an early settlement to the grievances.”

TMC’s Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev claimed that the administration has completely mishandled the situation.

“We want the airport but the way the land acquisition and eviction began, it is problematic. The administration is insensitive and we demand proper compensation and rehabilitation for

the workers,” she said.

State Congress president Bhupen Bora accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of not considering the plight of the workers but acting in the interest of a few industrialists.

He demanded that the eviction drive be immediately stopped as it was “undemocratic and reflected the anti-labour policies of the government”.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in March between Doloo Tea Company Pvt Ltd and various trade unions to protect the jobs of the tea garden workers.

Around 2,500 bighas of land will be provided by the tea estate for construction of the airport.

SHILLONG, MAY 13 (PTI): The Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP), an alliance partner in the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government, has asked Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to keep in abeyance the implementation of the Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act, 2021 in the state. HSPDP chief KP Pangniang said the matter was raised on Thursday during the MDA coalition meeting where he had aired the views of his party in this regard.

“As a party, we feel that unless and until we see the whole picture clause by clause of this act, it is better to keep the implementation of this act in abeyance,” Pangniang told PTI. “I on behalf of the party feel

that it is not appropriate to implement this act immediately in our state,” he said.

Admitting that he has not read all the clauses of the act, the HSPDP chief said, “....to my understanding, if this gaming act is implemented in our state, it will affect the so called sentiment of the people since the majority of the citizen of the state are Christians, so we cannot deny the fact that gambling is one of the factor that we feel is not appropriate to encourage in our state.” After interacting with the Chief Minister, he said, “At the same time through the media report, we have seen that even casino will be put in place in our state but after the chief minister brief us the whole purpose of this Act.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE

KOHIMA : NAGALAND NOTICE LOA NO 01/2022

(SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT, 1925) Whereas application under 278 of the Indian Act, 1925 has been filed by Smti. Neikesanuo Chielie, W/o Lt. Neizeu Chielie, R/o Meriema Village, Kohima, Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of her husband Lt. Neizeu Chielie covered by : 1. Land Patta No (New) 3237, 2. Allotment order No. REV/LS/33/76 dated 22.09.1980 3. Allotment order No. REV/LS/33/76 dated 17.09.1980 4. Allotment order No. REV/LS/33/75 dated 09.07,1980 Kohima before this court.

Whereas 30th May, 2022 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection in any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 2nd May 2022.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima: Nagaland K-975/22

AFFIDAVIT

I, Shri Kehouse Rupre O, aged about 55 years, a resident of House No 27, Sovima A Khel, Village - Sovima A, Dimapur-797115 Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and states as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the aforesaid mentioned address.

2. That my full name is "Kehouse Rupre O" and the same being written in my Aadhar Card and PAN Card. However in my Service Book, my name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as "Kehose".

3. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring that "Kehouse Rupre O" and "Kehose" are same and one person belongs to me and henceforth whenever and wherever my name "Kehose" appears in my Service Book or any of my official documents it may be correctly read as "Kehouse Rupre O".

I verify that the statements made in para 1 to 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing material has been concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this 9th day of May 2022 at Dimapur.

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A huge uprooted tree fell on an auto rickshaw at Panitola in Byrnihat.

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AFFIDAVIT

Date: 26/04/2022

I, Mr. Alemzungba, aged about 90 years, resident of House No. 233, Duncan Basti, Ward No. 11, Circular Road, Dimapur MC, Dimapur, hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That my full name is "Alemzungba" and I have been known as Alem as well which is my first half name. In certain official documents my name appeared as 'N. Alemzungba', 'N. Alem' and 'N. Alem Ao'. However my full name "Alemzungba" was entered in my Aadhar Card vide No. 6053 9337 4222, but in my pension account my name was recorded as 'N. Alem Ao' as well as in my Saving Bank Account vide No. 11274153146, State Bank of India, Rangapahar Branch. As such, the letter 'N" appeared in my name denotes the initial of my deceased father and the 'Ao' which also appeared in my name denotes the name of my tribe. Those names appeared as "Alemzungba", "N. Alemzungba", "N. Alem", and "N. Alem Ao" are my name only and stand for me and myself alone. This is true to my knowledge.

2. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of rectification of my name appeared in my pension account and its related matters.

3. That the statements made in this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing has been concealed.

DePONeNT Sign and verify this the 26th April 2022 at Dimapur.

Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the deponent this the 26th April 2022 at Dimapur.

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SHILLONG, MAY 13 (PTI): Heavy rains lashed Meghalaya on Friday, causing landslides in different areas with most rivers flowing above the danger mark, officials said.

The rains, which began on Thursday night, caused landslides in different parts of the state, leading to traffic disruptions, they said.

Work is underway to clear the debris, they added.

The heavy rains, caused by moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal, will continue for the next 24 hours, the weather office said.

People were advised to stay away from vulnerable areas that are prone to landslides, officials said.

Mawsynram town in East Khasi Hills district recorded 483.2 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Sohra received 104 mm rainfall, while Shillong and Mawkyrwat received 111.5 mm and 184 mm rainfall, respectively.

KO L K ATA , M AY 1 3 (IANS): As rumours float that five Trinamool Cong ress (TMC) MLAs in Meghalaya may join the United Democratic Party (UDP), the former’s National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has summoned Meghalaya party president Charles Pyngrope and TMC’s legislative party leader in the Meghalaya Assembly, Mukul Sangma to Kolkata.

The rumours about the five TMC MLAs in Meghalaya have come as a major embarrassment for the party, specially after Abhishek Banerjee, at a public meeting in Guwahati on Wednesday had claimed that his party will form the government in Meghalaya within a year.

The five MLAs rumoured to be quitting the TMC include Shitlang Pale, Jimmy D. Sangma, Himalaya Shangpliang, Marthon Sangma and Geroge B. Lyngdoh. Confirming this political development, a senior TMC leader requesting anonymity said although the date of the emergency meeting in Kolkata is yet to be finalised, it will be held in May. In November 2021, former Meghalaya Chief Minister and the Opposition

Sonia calls for urgent reforms at ‘Chintan Shivir’ SLAMS PM FOR ‘BRUTALISING MINORITIES’, KEEPING COUNTRY IN POLARISATION STATE

UDAIPUR, MAY 13 (PTI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday called for urgent reforms in the party as “extraordinary situations demand extraordinary action” and also launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of keeping the country in a state of permanent polarisation, “brutalising” minorities and “threatening” political opponents.

Sending out a clear message to Congress ranks while launching the threeday brainstorming conclave, she said the party will have to change its style of functioning and urged them to keep the organisation above their personal ambitions and pay back their debt to the party as it had given a lot to everyone. She urged around 450 delegates to deliberate with an open mind but send out a single message of a strong organisation, resolve and unity.

“In one way this (Congress transformation) is the most fundamental issue.

Our revival is only possible through collective efforts.

Such collective efforts will not be deferred. This Shivir is the start of the journey,”

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Sonia Gandhi addresses party leaders during the party’s ‘Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir’, in Udaipur. (PTI)

Gandhi said. “The circumstances before our organisation are unprecedented.

Extraordinary situations demand extraordinary action. I am fully alert to this.

The organisation has to bring changes within itself, not just to stay alive but to move forward. We are in dire need of improvement and changing strategy,” she also said.

She stressed that the Congress’s revival would only happen with grand collective efforts and those cannot be put off.

Noting that this shivir in this journey is an important step, she noted, “We are not oblivious to the recent failures nor are we oblivious

to the struggle we have to undertake to win. We are not unaware of the expectations of the people.”

The Congress president asserted that all have gathered to take a collective and individual resolve to bring the party in the same position it once had and play the role that people expected it to play in these “deteriorating circumstances”.

Taking on the government, she said, it has become “painfully clear” what Modi and his colleagues really mean by their frequently-used slogan ‘maximum governance minimum government’.

“It means keeping the country in a state of per-

manent polarisation, compelling people to live in a constant state of fear and insecurity. It means viciously targeting, victimising and often brutalising of minorities who are an integral part of our society and equal citizens of our republic,” she noted.

“It means using our society’s age-old pluralities to divide us and subverting the carefully nurtured idea of unity and diversity.

It means threatening and intimidating political opponents, maligning their reputation, jailing them on flimsy pretexts and misusing investigative agencies,” Gandhi said.

She said it means eroding the independence and professionalism of all institutions of democracy.

Gandhi also accused the BJP-led government of “wholesale reinvention of history”, constant denigration of its leaders, especially Jawaharlal Nehru and the systematic move to distort, deny and destroy their contributions, their achievements and their sacrifices.

“It means glorifying the killers of Mahatma Gandhi,” the Congress chief said. She also accused the

Centre of “blatant undermining” of the principles the Constitution and its pillars of justice, liberty, equality, fraternity and secularism.

Gandhi alleged that the government was turning a blind eye to continued atrocities across the country on weaker sections, especially Dalits, Adivasis and women.

She also charged that the Centre was using fear to make the bureaucracy, corporate India, sections of the civil society and the media fall in line.

She said diversionary tactics were being used and questioned the “utter silence” on the part of the “ever so eloquent prime minister when the healing touch is most needed”.

Urging leaders to air their views frankly and openly during discussions at the three-day Chintan Shivir, she said, “I urge you to openly put forward your views, but only one message should go out and that is of a strong organisation, resolve and unity.”

She said the meet is also an occasion to deliberate on the many challenges ahead of us and bring organisational changes.

Those travelling abroad can take precaution dose 3 months after 2nd jab

NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (PTI): Those travelling abroad for jobs, education and business purposes can take the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine anytime after three months from the second dose as required by the destination country, the Centre said on Friday, a day after it relaxed the stipulated nine-month waiting period for international travel.

In a letter to states and union territories, the Centre said necessary provisions have been made on the Co-WIN portal to enable updation of the precaution dose so administered and citizens will not be required to upload documents such as visa.

The Health Ministry received several requests for the early administration of precaution dose to those who need to undertake international travel for educational purpose, employment opportunities, participation in sports tournaments, attending bilateral and multilateral meetings as part of India’s official delegation, and business commitments, Additional Secretary in the ministry Manohar Agnani said.

In this context, to facilitate international travel

for such genuine reasons, the necessary provision of early administration of precaution dose for these travellers has been done on the Co-WIN portal under the National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, Agnani said in the guidelines shared by him.

Based on the recommendations of experts, the competent authority has approved early administration of precaution dose as required by the destination country for these overseas travellers, subject to a minimum period of 90 days between the second dose and the precaution dose.

“The necessary provisions for the same have been made on Co-WIN,” Agnani stated.

“It is requested that the guidelines may be widely publicised to all government and private CVCs and for

general public and all necessary measures be taken immediately for the implementation of the same,” he said.

Currently, healthcare workers, frontline workers and citizens aged 60 years and above who are fully vaccinated (with two doses) and have completed nine months (39 weeks) after the second dose are eligible to take the precaution dose at any of the government or private COVID-19 Vaccination Centres (CVCs).

Citizens aged 18 years and more but less than 60 years are allowed to take the precaution dose only at private CVCs on a payment basis. It can be also availed at government CVCs in a few states, based on the respective state’s notification, the letter mentioned.

The vaccine administered as a precaution dose is a homologous vaccine that is the same which has been administered as first and second doses.

All technical protocols as prescribed in the guidelines regarding vaccination centres and adverse event following immunisation (AEFI) management will have to be followed, the guidelines added.

Shiv Sena, MNS, BJP slam AIMIM Population not sole criteria for J&K delimitation: CEC Chandra leader’s visit to Aurangzeb’s tomb

AURANGABAD, MAY 13 (IANS): A political row was ignited in Maharashtra after AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi paid homage at the tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and later attacked state politicians, here on Friday.

Referring to the ongoing ‘azan’ versus ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ controversy at a political meeting, without taking names, Owaisi targeted Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray and urged his supporters to maintain restraint. “Dog will continue to bark. You keep quiet, ignore them. I am not going to abuse anyone. We

have a MP here and you people have been rendered homeless,” Owaisi said on Thursday. Owaisi was referring to the court-ordered demolition of around 340 illegal structures in the Labour Colony area of the city, and now the eligible homeless shall be rehabilitated under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana scheme in the same area to be renamed as ‘Vishwasnagar’.

Taking strong umbrage at the oblique references, MNS’ leader Gajanan Kale demanded strong action from the Maharashtra government against Owaisi for praying at the Aurangzeb tomb. “If they don’t take

action, then we will do it...

We shall dig his grave right beside Aurangzeb’s tomb,” warned Kale. One of the tourist circuit highlights of Aurangabad, Aurangzeb’s simple memorial is situated in Khuldabad, and Owaisi was accompanied by All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP from the city, Syed Imtiaz Jaleel and exMLA Waris Pathan among others.

Jaleel wondered what the entire fracas was about as there are many dargahs of spiritual leaders in Khuldabad and all those who come there also visit the final resting place of Aurangzeb.

NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (PTI): Population was an important but not the sole criteria while carrying out the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said on Friday and asserted that the union territory has to be seen as “one unit” where the entire population has to be given representation in 90 assembly constituencies.

Chandra, who was an ex-officio member of the delimitation panel which gave its final order on restructuring the assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir earlier this month, also said there were “lots of problems” with the earlier delimitation and those have been corrected now.

He was responding to questions on criticism from certain quarters that going by the population ratio, Kashmir Division got a lesser number of seats as compared to Jammu.

“Population is only one of the criteria of the delimitation. Besides population, there are four other criteria as per provisions of the Delimitation Act and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act which say that consideration will also have to be given to the physical conditions, and communication facilities, public conveniences and the administrative units of that area. So these are four other criteria that have to be looked into. It (population) is one of the important cri-

TN minister takes a jibe at claims that ‘Hindi will fetch job’

COIMBATORE, MAY 13 (PTI): Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy on Friday asserted that the state government will continue with the two-language formula as its policy, and decried any attempts of alleged Hindi imposition and questioned claims that learning the language will fetch jobs.

Taking a dig at those who insist jobs will be available for those who learn Hindi, the minister asked who are selling ‘pani puri’ in the city now, an obvious reference to the predominantly Hindi-speaking vendors involved in the trade.

His comments came at the 37th convocation of Bharathiar University here, presided over by state Governor R N Ravi, also the varsity Chancellor, where the minister reiterated the ruling DMK’s stand against ‘imposition’ of Hindi, a claim which Ravi sought to dismiss by saying “there is no question of imposition of Hindi or any other language on anyone.”

Ponmudy said he used the platform to highlight Tamil Nadu’s sentiments over the language issue as the Governor would convey them

K Ponmudy to the Centre. He recalled that English and Tamil have been in vogue in Tamil Nadu for long and that the same will continue while students were not against learning other languages, including Hindi.

“Many said you will get jobs if you learn Hindi. Is it so...look here in Coimbatore, who is selling pani puri. It is them (Hindi-speaking individuals),” he said.

“If a cat can go through a hole, can’t a rat,” he asked cryptically.

Ponmudy said students of the state were ready to learn any language and that they were not against other languages including Hindi.

Noting that the state government was ready to adopt good schemes in the New Education Policy (NEP 2020), the minister said there should not be any imposition of Hindi and students can prefer any language as the third option, but the state will follow the system prevailing now. Alleging Hindi imposition through NEP 2020, the Tamil Nadu government has already said the two-language policy, comprising Tamil and English, will continue to remain in practice.

“We don’t want to agitate against the good things in NEP. We are ready to follow them. But at the same time, in Tamil Nadu we should have our own language.

India is a land of unity in diversity.

In Tamil Nadu we should follow our own education system...we should follow certain good policies from the NEP,” Ponmudy added.

There was a time when society barred education to women. However, the ‘Dravidian Model’ has created a system, where education was for all and women students outnumber their male counterparts in higher education, as this is social

reformer Periyar’s land, he said.

Chief Minister M K Stalin has formed a committee to formulate an education policy and based on its recommendations a policy will formulated, he said.

Ravi, in his address, denied Ponmudy’s claims of Hindi imposition and highlighted Tamil’s richness and wealth which he wanted to be spread across the country by enabling more people learn the language. “An impression is created by some people that the Central government is imposing a language on Tamil Nadu or anyone. I think that is far from the truth. That is not correct,” he said.

In fact, the whole thrust of NEP was to do the learning and teaching in mother tongue, the regional language.

In the recent conference of the Chief Justices and Chief Ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had insisted and raised the issue-- to make the regional language the state language and that of the judiciary.

“People who go to get to justice must get the justice in a language they understand,” Ravi said.

Sharad Pawar teria but not the sole criteria.

That one should keep in mind,” Chandra told PTI. Chandra, who demits the office of CEC on Saturday, said Jammu and Kashmir should be seen as one unit. “It cannot be (seen) in different parts. It is one single union territory. The whole population will have to be given representation in 90 constituencies. The

(Kashmir) valley has been given less or Jammu (division) has been given less -- it is one whole unit comprising 20 districts and 207 tehsils. We will have to see it as one whole unit.”

The Delimitation Commission on Jammu and Kashmir, formed in March 2020, notified its final report on May 5 giving six additional assembly seats to the Jammu region and one to Kashmir Valley and bringing areas of Rajouri and Poonch under the Anantnag

parliamentary seat.

Jammu Division will now have 43 assembly seats and Kashmir 47 in the 90-member house.

The changes will come into effect from the date to be notified by the central government.

Earlier, the erstwhile assembly had 87 seats -- 46 in Kashmir, 37 in Jammu 37 and four in Ladakh.

Ladakh, in the reorganisation of the erstwhile state, was declared as a union territory without an assembly.

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A walk -in- interview in regard to this will be held at the Office of the Dean, School of Humanities and Education, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus Meriema on 23rd May 2022 at 11am. The required minimal educational qualification will be Graduate with computer knowledge.

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Fresh ‘death threat’ to Pawar on Twitter; NCP complains to police

M U M B A I , M AY 1 3 (IANS): Maharashtra’s Maha Vikas Aghadi government went into a tizzy as Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar got what is perceived as a “death threat’ on social media.

The NCP lodged a complaint with the Mumbai Police’s Cyber Cell on Friday.

The camouflaged t h r e a t s o f M ay 1 1 i n Marathi, referring to the NCP supremo says: “The time has come for the ‘Gandhi’ of Baramati And for Baramati to prepare a Nathuram Godse.”

Sharad Pawar The tweet posted by @ NikhilBhamre8 also exhorts Pawar: “Baramati Uncle, apologise”, though the context in which the threats were issued is unclear, but it was liked and tweeted by

many in the past couple of days.

Taking serious cognisance, NCP’s Housing Minister Dr. Jitendra Awhad lamented over the depths to which the situation has plummeted and asked the police to take strong action against the deranged person tweeting the threats.

He also drew the attention of the Maharashtra Director General of Police, and Commissioners of Police of Mumbai, Thane, and Pune.

Expressing concern, Shiv Sena Spokesperson Dr. Manisha Kayande said

there’s no need to guess which team is behind the threats to kill Pawar as “everyone knows who worships Godse”, and urged Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil to take serious note.

“This is a clear threat to murder and shows their ideological levels. Those issuing it must be dealt with most severely. In the past, Dr. Narendra Dabholkar, Prof. M.M. Kalburgi and Govind Pansare were assassinated by these very likeminded elements,” she said.

Congress state General Secretary Sachin Sawant said its time for people to

reflect “where the efforts of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Sangh Parivar to make the society violent and pervert, have pushed the country”.

“Hatred and contempt are making the young people of today the future killers and I urge the government to act stringently against these perverts,” he said.

Sena MoS Kishore Tiwari said that exactly a month ago, a violent attack was carried out on the home of Pawar (April 8) by the hostile forces and sections of the police who are still loyal to the BJP.

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‘Religious freedom’ interpreted

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n May 12,2022 Karnataka became the 10th state in India to implement an anti-conversion statute after the state cabinet promulgated the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill,2021. The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill was passed in the Legislative Assembly in December last year. It is pending passage in the Legislative Council, where the ruling BJP is one short of majority. The almost simultaneous impetus to these laws in various states does not augur well for the religious minorities, who are already suffering the onslaught of rightwing ascendancy in the political sphere. Prior to the Karnataka Bill, there have been state-level “freedom of religion” statutes, known as anti-conversion laws, in nine states – Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand. Odisha was the first state to enact such a law in 1967, followed by Madhya Pradesh in 1968. In the heightened anti-minority environment, there may be other states waiting to follow suit. The innocuous sounding “Right to Freedom of Religion Bill”is anything but such. This bill like all other similar sounding bills, is clearly meant to prevent conversions from Hinduism to any other religion, in particular, to Christianity. Any Hindu who seeks to become a Christian has to face far too many hurdles and harassment from authorities. If he or she crosses the hurdles, the Christian missionary or evangelist who was instrumental, becomes the target. Hypocritically, on the other hand, ‘re-conversion’ from Christianity is permitted as the anti-conversion laws do not speak on the use of fraudulent means, coercion or allurement to achieve ‘re-conversion’ of either Christians, Muslims, animists or pagans to Hinduism. Bajrang Dal and VHP have “reconverted “several hundred Christian Dalits to Hinduism under the ‘Ghar Wapsi”(homecoming) programmes. The rise of muscular Hindutva means anyone not with it, is anti-national. As the political arm of the RSS, the BJP has been pushing for the ‘anticonversion law’ in states ruled by it. Even Venkaiah Naidu when he was BJP president, had strongly advocated for enactment of anti-conversion laws.

There is no central anti-conversion law. This could eventually happen after 2024. While several States have laws that criminalise conversion on the basis of force, fraud or inducement/allurement, the trend has been to include ‘marriage’ as an illegal means of conversion. This is included in the Karnataka religion bill that has made ‘a promise of marriage’ a means of unlawful conversion. It is needless to say that the idea of presuming that a conversion has or is about to take place alongside an inter-faith marriage is patently unconstitutional as it interferes with the right to privacy, marital freedom and freedom of belief. Noted Supreme Court advocate Sanjay Hegde had said that “these laws try to control women, rather than marriage, and assume that the women don’t have any agency of their own”. After BJP won 12 seats in the 2018 polls in Nagaland, the highest among Christian majority states such as Meghalaya(1 seat) and Mizoram(nil), it took Nagaland as example that Naga Christians accept the BJP and its ideology. Not only state BJP but the UDA have to voice out concerns about anti-religious minority acts blatantly taking place. When politics intrude into the realm of religion, it does no good to the country and worse for that particular religion which is being propagated. Religion then becomes the real enemy of religion and the combination of politics and religion only gives birth to communalism, totalitarian extremism, religious terrorism etc.

DailyDevotion The Habit of Keeping a Clear Conscience

…strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. —Acts 24:16 God’s commands to us are actually given to the life of His Son in us. Consequently, to our human nature in which God’s Son has been formed (see Galatians 4:19), His commands are difficult. But they become divinely easy once we obey.

Conscience is that ability within me that attaches itself to the highest standard I know, and then continually reminds me of what that standard demands that I do. It is the eye of the soul which looks out either toward God or toward what we regard as the highest standard. This explains why conscience is different in different people. If I am in the habit of continually holding God’s standard in front of me, my conscience will always direct me to God’s perfect law and indicate what I should do. The question is, will I obey? I have to make an effort to keep my conscience so sensitive that I can live without any offense toward anyone. I should be living in such perfect harmony with God’s Son that the spirit of my mind is being renewed through every circumstance of life, and that I may be able to quickly “prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2 ; also see Ephesians 4:23).

God always instructs us down to the last detail. Is my ear sensitive enough to hear even the softest whisper of the Spirit, so that I know what I should do? “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God…” (Ephesians 4:30). He does not speak with a voice like thunder— His voice is so gentle that it is easy for us to ignore. And the only thing that keeps our conscience sensitive to Him is the habit of being open to God on the inside. When you begin to debate, stop immediately. Don’t ask, “Why can’t I do this?” You are on the wrong track. There is no debating possible once your conscience speaks. Whatever it is— drop it, and see that you keep your inner vision clear.

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Post-mortem

Shrinking middle classes and its impact & a call for free and fair election

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ssentially Upper elite class and lower class make up human society. Middle class contribution is the doorway to robust economy and they are the source of economic growth.

Strong middle class provides a stable consumer base that drivesproductive investment. A key player and a major factor in encouraging other national and societal conditions that bring higher economic growth.

A robust middle class plays a crucial role for successful economy and cohesive society. They sustain consumption, drives much of the investment in education, healthand housing and plays a vital role in supporting social protection system through their tax contribution. They create a stable source of demand for goods and services and incubates the next generation of entrepreneurs. It also supports inclusive political and economic institutions underpinning economic growth.

Today, the middle class is almost on the verge of extinction and this is one reason for having less economic growth and thus a vacuum is created. The lower class begins to suffer due to the decline in the percentage of middle class in our state. We now seem tohave only the upper and lower class. Corruption has hampered the growth and prosperity level of the middle class and the escalating cost of education, health care and housing has only added to their ever growing miseries and Covid

pandemic is another factor that further contributed to the deteriorating condition of the middle class.

We are aware of the fact that disposal income for them have not yet been moved or grown a bit while income for the elite upper class are hitting astronomical increase. It stands stagnant today. India’s middle class is recorded to have shrunk by 32 million in2020 as a consequence of the downturn, compared with the number it may have reached had there been no pandemic.

It is important to understand that a strong and sustainable economy of the state needs a strong middle class. It is a shame that they have not been allowed to grow. As a result of increasing income inequality they have begun to shrink. Some household have fallen into poverty, others to affluence.

Large section of the population depends on the middle class for survival and in the absence of them the poor have become poorer and rich got richer. A stagnant middle class or absence of strong middle class means a weak state economy.

Nagaland is in danger of falling into a vacuum trap where lower class cannot make it to a bare minimum of survival as the middle class shrinks. The disparity is by any measure set to get wider between the rich and the poor.

I agree with one article which states “while a wealth tax may not be the best solution, an effective income

distribution system need to be implemented to support the shrinking middle class group. Greater emphasis on manufacturing, advance farming techniques and ease of doing “small and micro” business which directly employs a large percent of total population will help in growth revival”.

As many intellect says, beyond the political aspect, it is well established that economic growth is stronger in any countries or state that has a strong middle class. The shrinkage of middle class is worrisome, according to some eminent scholars who hold the opinion that among the middle class households there is now a growing discontent with the economic conditions. In this context, the stagnation of the middle class living standards has resulted in the emergence of new forms of nationalism, isolationism, populism, protectionism and anti- government sentiments. It is likely to produce disillusionment and damage political engagement or turns voters towards anti —establishment and protectionist policies as observed by various political scholars. Political instability is an important channel through which the squeezed middle class may upset economic investment and growth according to 2019 OECD book titled “ under pressure: squeezed middle class”.

Middle class may have been squeezed to grow as economically strong middle class is more likely to hold

a government accountable which would in turn ensure the rule of law, protection and property rights and demands continued economic reforms according to sociopolitical analyst. In the absence of strong middle class in any society there is no challenger to raise concern about government anti-poo, anti-people legislation.

What I am trying to address here is simple. Allow the middle class to grow.

There should not be any fear of the middle class rising above the ruling elites.

They will only help the state economy to grow and provide jobs in large numbers.

For without a strong middle class there is that danger of disconnect with those surviving on a mere single meal a day.

To help the under privileged I strongly advocate that government should encourage upcoming entrepreneurs who are job providers by giving all possible help including bank loans for workable projects.

Adding to what is being said above, I wish to highlight one pressing need the youth of Nagaland so deserves and are longing for. We have a whole lot of national and upcoming political parties in our state.

Should we not occupy a space to exhibit our worth?

Why not push them up and see a different breed of governance. It is time to givea whole new meaning to state electoral system and governance by trying to occupy space in political arena for visible changes. I

would encourage us all to really get directly involved.

I believe leaders can work together to bring drastic change in the system of governance that will benefit the unloved and unreached. Young leaders can do a whole lot of good. Our people need healing, getting their trust is your priority both in words and actions.

Reaching out the people with Sincerity, Genuineness, Pro- people attitude, being sensible to their needs and demands can help erase the mistrust on politicians which in turn will cut the trust deficits.

Do believe in something and not to work on it is our drawback. Take the opportunity to spread positive impact of free and fair election. The speed of development in grand scale can only be possible only when elections is held without the power of money.

There is really no satisfaction and true happiness in winning through the power of money. What good is a government if it is brought down by another coalition after spending crores of rupees or to sit down as mere MLA? Essentially, I am trying to reach out to the young generation, young political parties and young voters with a message, that if your representative is elected through money power, I would not hesitate a moment to say expect no development in your respective areas. Expect no jobs as you all have sold yourself. We are committing a big blun-

der by indulging in the first stage of corruption. When we all call our leaders corrupt we are no less a saint.

It is us who sow the seeds of corruption in the first place by selling yourself/ ourselves. But this does not mean I am encouraging the elected leaders to go on a rampant corruption spree for recovering the amount spent during the period of electoral process. I am just trying to place before us a mirror to see our own past and present misadventures of buying and selling votes.

I have witnessed many who give free votes. And it is disheartening that those honest individuals are either forgotten or unidentified. In the midst of corruption at all levels, I am comforted by the fact that there still exist God fearing men and women who have never indulged themselves in selling their single but precious votes in exchange of earthly comforts.

Now that I have penned my thoughts on the shrinking middle class and its negative impacts I, would like to sum it by fervently urging the visionary young generation having political ambitions to come together and also the new political parties for concerted effort to arrive at some kind of meeting point to build a new vibrant Nagaland. I am looking forward for some positive response and ch !es o’ the political Vanthungo Odyuo President NCP, Nagaland.

May 14 is World Migratory Bird Day

How important are migratory birds in an era of climate change?

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s many as 1,349 migrating towards winter- of birds, also known as birds can die of starvation.

Possible interventions species of birds have ing sites in the South. The guano, are rich in nitrogen • Long-term monibeen recorded as return journey begins in and act as organic fertilizers. of 2019, of which 78 are March or April. Migration Egg shells can add calcium toring programmes to assess the migration trends in endemic to the country and is also an adaptation mecha- and other minerals.

212 species are globally nism to help birds overcome Migratory birds form birds, diseases monitoring threatened weather adversities and un- both prey and predator bases and enumeration • Educating school Migratory birds are availability of food in colder in ecosystems seasonally seasonal guests with posi- regions. The importance and can, therefore, have an children, youth and the tive impacts. Birds from 29 of bird migrations on the ecological impact. Preva- public on the importance of countries fly to India every health of the ecosystems is lence of migratory birds bird migrations and their imyear. The country witnesses well-established. Birds often helps analyse the state of pacts. Seeking local support for nesting and conservation incoming of large flocks migrate to and from specific environment in an area. of migratory birds during September-October sites and hence, certain reChallenges • Fishing activity to signifying the beginning of gions become identified In several parts of the migration. with certain species. Pallika- world where they travel be minimised / abandoned / As many as 1,349 ranai in Chennai attracts a through or are resident, banned in the estuaries, rivspecies of birds have been large number of flamingoes, their eggs are poached and ers and water bodies during recorded as of 2019, of ducks and waders. hunted down. Locals un- the migration season • Adoption of suswhich 78 are endemic to Pulicat Lake on the aware of the benefits prothe country and 212 species Tamil Nadu-Andhra border vided by migratory birds tainable organic agriculare globally threatened, ac- hosts flamingoes; ducks often indulge in behavior ture practices by farmers to cording to the Government and waders can be seen adverse to survival of birds. ensure chemical free water of India. Migratory birds in Chilika lagoon in Odi- Affluent people indulge in bodies and pesticide free require nesting places and sha. Other notable sites to bird poaching to please their prey base • People need to sufficient food for successful see migratory birds are the palate without giving any broods. Accelerated habitat Keoladeo National Park in consideration to environ- ensure sustainable use of landscapes and ecosystem loss during the last decade, Bharatpur in Rajasthan and mental consequences. including decreased area un- Khijadia Bird Sanctuary in Loss of one mate can services, which can support der water bodies, wetlands, Jamnagar in Gujarat. result in the death of the the migratory bird’s site, natural grasslands and forSome birds are pas- other and loss of the brood species and their population • Conservation of ests, have proved to be major sage migrants, like the spot- due to starvation affecting impediments for them. ted flycatcher, rufous-tailed an entire family of birds and wetlands, grasslands, natural habitats and forests with Overexploitation, un- scrub robin and European future generations. sustainable use of natural roller. They migrate through Along with loss of wa- native species to help birds resource, population explo- a large part of western India ter bodies and wild habitats, roost and build their nests • Banning single use sion along with increased and over winter in Africa. the dwindling of minor weather variabilities and cli- Amur Falcons pass through habitats in the vicinities of plastics and avoiding dumpmate change has resulted in India in December. Many towns and villages, where ing of single use plastics in loss of biodiversity. These birds arrive from temperate smaller flocks often take water bodies • Specific rules, regufactors have also adversely regions; the Siberian Cranes refuge, is a major concern. impacted the entire life cycle come to India in winter.

Increasing illumination lations, acts and treaties and survival of migratory Importance of migra- at night adversely affects among nations and strict birds. New approaches are tory birds migration by confusing the adherence to support conneeded to prevent the illMigratory birds play birds. Degradation of the servation of migratory birds • Modern technoloeffects and altered migration several essential and indis- environment and increased patterns of birds. pensable roles in the ecosys- pollutant levels jeopardise gies like drones can be used Migratory bird species tems they reside in and travel the life cycle and migration to track poachers in areas are known to be indicators through. Such birds raising of birds. Heavy pollution where birds converge • Minimising night for the flyway region, as broods end up acting as pest of water bodies and presthey use different biomes control agents by devouring ence of large amounts of lights along the migration and habitats and face dif- insects and other organisms pesticides leads to improper paths • Promoting ecoferent pressures along the that harm the environment hatching and the loss of migration route. The Cen- and crops. Locust attack is broods. Birds can suffer clubs and citizens initiatives tral Asian Flyway covers 30 one such disaster that stems from the effects of continu- for awareness, conservation countries, including India, from that absence of birds. ously feeding on fish and and protection of migratory at the tail end with huge Migratory birds help in insects that have elevated birds and their natural habilandmass and habitat varia- dispersal of seeds, leading to levels of heavy metals and tats Ravi Shankar Behera, tions, especially the wet- maintenance of biodiversity toxins. Due to increasing Neela Madhab Sahu, lands. As daylight shrinks along their routes. encroachment and human Ranjit K Sahu and food supply dwindles Ducks can transport interferences, increased fishat the breeding sites, the fish eggs in their guts to new ing the availability of food (As published in Down to Earth) birds take the cue and start water bodies. The droppings becomes a challenge and Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

Light pollution: The importance of this year’s theme

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orld Migratory Bird Day is an annual awarenessraising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.

The day seeks to raise awareness about migratory birds. Migratory birds are those who migrate to different regions either to avoid harsh weather or to breed.

This migration is not only important for their survival, but it is also important for our society.

Migratory birds are responsible for spreading seeds, pollinating flowers, and acting as pest control.

This day aims to educate us about the threats migratory birds face as well as the importance of protecting them. World Migratory Bird Day was started in 2006 as part of a collaboration between the Conservations of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) and the Species of Wild Animals (CMS). In the US and Canada, it is observed annually on the second Saturday in May. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is typically observed on the 2nd Saturday of October to better coincide with the migratory bird seasons there.

In other words, birds are nature’s ambassadors.

So, it becomes imperative to restore the ecological connectivity and integrity to boost the natural movements of the migratory birds. These are important to ensure migratory birds’ survival and well-being.

As a part of this endeavor, every year bird

walks, nature-based festivals, bird-watching excursions, bird festivals, education programmes, and exhibitions are conducted to drive home the knowledge about migratory bird protection. These educational programs talk about bird biology, their nesting habitats, how to identify them, and reveal the fascinating mysteries of migration.

Light Pollution will be the focus of the World Migratory Bird Day 2022 campaign.

Artificial light is increasing globally by at least 2 per cent per year and it is known to adversely affect many bird species. Light pollution is a significant threat to migratory birds, causing disorientation when they fly at night, leading to collisions with buildings, perturbing their internal clocks, or interfering with their ability to undertake long-distance migrations.

Solutions to light pollution are readily available.

For instance, more and more cities in the world are taking measures to dim building lights during migration phases in spring and autumn. Best practice guidelines are also being developed under the Convention on Migratory Species to address this growing issue and ensure that action is taken globally to help birds migrate safely.

Solutions to light pollution are readily available.

For instance, more and more cities in the world are taking measures to dim building lights during migration phases in spring and autumn. Best practice guidelines are also being developed under the Convention on Migratory Species to address this growing issue and ensure that action is taken globally to help birds migrate safely.

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The community has been protesting since Thursday against the “failure” of the government to protect their lives. Bhat (35), a Kashmiri Pandit employee, was shot dead by terrorists at a crowded government office in the Chadoora area of Budgam on Thursday.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, meanwhile, claimed that she has been placed under house arrest to stop her from visiting Budgam to express solidarity with the protesting Kashmiri Pandits. In a tweet, Mufti said she was put under house arrest as the BJP did not want Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits to empathise with each other’s pain.

“Wanted to visit Budgam to express my solidarity with Kashmiri Pandits protesting against GOIs failure to protect them. Have been

Patna HC directs DGP to produce Sahara chief Subrata

PATNA, MAY 13 (PTI): The Patna High Court on Friday directed the DGP Bihar to produce Sahara chief Subrata Roy physically before the court at 10.30 am on May 16 and asked the UP Police chief and the Delhi police commissioner to cooperate in the matter.

The bench of Justice Sandeep Kumar, while hearing several anticipatory bail applications filed in cheating cases committed by nonbanking finance companies, issued the order after Roy failed to turn up despite the court’s instruction for his physical appearance.

Roy was expected to appear before the court on Thursday to explain how he would return crores of

rupees of investors from Bihar. Over 2,000 cases of investors, including lawyers, have been filed in the Patna High Court for return of matured amount accruing from deposits by small investors.

HC in its order said, “It seems that Subrata Roy has no respect for the orders of this Court and he thinks that he is above this Court”.

put under house arrest as the fact that Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits empathise with each other’s pain doesn’t fit into their vicious communal narrative,” the PDP chief said.

Police officials, however, refused to comment over Mufti’s claim.

Later, in a video message, Mufti said the situation in Kashmir was getting from bad to worse. She also urged the majority community in the valley to stand by the minorities.

“While the central government is playing a game of pitting Hindus against Muslims to hide its failures and presenting them as the biggest enemies of each other, Jammu and Kashmir is the only state where Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians and Buddhists are living together as one,” Mufti said.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre, Jammu, and Kashmir administration, and Election Commission of India (ECI) on a plea of two Kashmir residents challenging the government’s decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the Union Territory.

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MM Sundresh issued notice to the Centre and Election Commission of India and sought their responses within six weeks and said that the rejoinder affidavit shall be filed in two weeks thereafter. At the outset, counsel appearing for two Srinagar residents Haji Ab-

dul Gani Khan and Dr. Mohammad Ayub Mattoo, said that contrary to the scheme of the constitution, this delimitation exercise was carried out and alteration of boundaries and inclusion of extended areas could not be done.

The bench said that the delimitation commission was formed sometime back and asked the petitioners, where were they during that time and why did not they challenge the constitution of the commission.

The counsel said that as per the delimitation order, it is the election commission that is empowered to do any changes.

The bench said that it is asking a specific question under Article 32 of the constitution why you have not challenged the formation of

types of delimitations. One is geography which is conducted by the delimitation commission and the second is by election commission with regard to reservation of seats”, he said.

Mehta said that the petitioners’ case is that once Article 370 is gone, the census will only take place in 2026. The bench then noted that the petitioners have not challenged the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution and therefore pleadings concerning Article 370 are to be ignored.

It said that the challenge is about the delimitation pursuant to the notifications of March 6, 2020, and March 3, 2021, and directed the Centre and ECI to file their replies.

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The bench told the counsel, who was making objectionable submissions, to choose his words properly and said that Kashmir was always part of India and just a special provision was removed.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that effectively the plea is two-fold and that delimitation can be conducted only by the Election Commission of India and not the delimitation commission.

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They were requested to disperse but they refused to budge and insisted on marching ahead, following which the police used batons and fired some tear smoke shells, the officials said.

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Kashmiri pandits stage a protest over the killing of Rahul Bhat, at Shiekh Pora in Budgam district, Friday. (PTI)

B H O PA L , M A Y 1 3 (IANS): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called him a “man of ideas”.

Speaking at the launch of the first-ever technical training programme for rural tribals in Bhopal, Chouhan said, “Prime Minister Naredra Modi is a man of ideas. Fortunately, this country has a visionary prime minister. He has not only visions, but also ideas to execute them on ground.”

Chouhan said the state needs around two lakh skilled youth for 51,000 villages in the state. The Madhya Pradesh government has started technical training programmes for tribal youths on an experimental basis.

Chouhan pointed out that on one hand, people are migrating from the rural areas and on the other hand, there is a shortage of skilled hands in the villages.

“This deficit can be fulfilled by only making the people in rural areas skillful,” he said.

“There is a bike in every home in villages. Who would repair them? Every field has electric pumps.

Who will rewind them if they get burnt? Numerous mechanical equipment are used in farming. Who will keep them in working order?” Chouhan said.

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as Additional Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare. Rakesh Sarwal, Additional Secretary, NITI Aayog will be Managing Director, National Waqf Development Corporation Ltd., Ministry of Minority Affairs, the order said. Aditi Das Rout, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development has been promoted as Additional Secretary in the same ministry.

Shyam Bhagat Negi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal will be Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat.

Manisha Sinha, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has been ap-

pointed as Additional Secretary, in the same department and Kumar Anugreh Prasad Sinha will be Additional Secretary of the National Disaster Management Authority. Sinha, a 1992 batch IAS officer, is currently working in his cadre state Punjab.

Amar Nath, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has been posted as Additional Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Vikas Sheel, Additional Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare has been named as Additional Secretary and Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation while Alok Shekhar, who is presently working in his cadre state Punjab, will be Additional Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

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ters which essentially pertain to the policy domain unless the court is satisfied that the decision which has been taken by the authorities was without any application of mind in relevant circumstances or is manifestly arbitrary, there would be no reason for the court to interfere”.

The bench added that the postponement of any examination is replete with serious consequences as while one body of students may be interested in seeking a postponement, there would be a large body of other students who have studied and registered for the examination, who would be seriously af-

NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (PTI): Senior IAS officer Nidhi Chibber has been appointed as the chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Friday.

Chibber, a 1994 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, is currently Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries.

She has been appointed as chairperson, CBSE in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary to the government of India, an order issued by the Personnel Ministry said.

Vivek Kumar Dewangen, a 1993 batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre, has been named Chairman & Managing Director, REC Ltd., Ministry of Power. He is currently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to postpone the NEET-PG-22 examination on a plea of doctors, saying the delay would seriously affect patient care and would create “chaos and uncertainty”.

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant said the postponement of the examination would create “chaos and uncertainty” and would affect the larger section of students, who have registered for the examination.

The top court said, “Over two lakh students have registered for the ensuing examination and their schedule will be seriously affected if a further postponement is granted under the direction of this court which will result in chaos and uncertainty”.

It said, “These are mat-

Family Welfare to adhere to the time schedule must be accepted.

The bench said that while considering the rival submissions, it must be noted at the outset, that the academic session has already been delayed by a period of four months, in terms of the schedule which has been prescribed by this court by order dated January 18, 2016.

It said that the schedule was revised due to the exigencies caused by the impact of the pandemic during 2020-21.

It noted that the petitioners as well as similarly placed doctors who have participated in the counselling process of NEETPG-2021 were not barred from registering for NEETPG-22.

“The registration for the NEET-PG-22 have been closed on March 25, 2022, and as many two lakh, six thousand five hundred fortyone doctors have registered for the ensuing examination”, it noted.

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fected. “Above all, the need of patient care and treatment must be paramount in the clash of rival interests between those doctors who have registered for ensuing examination and those who have not registered. Hence in our considered view, the relief which has been sought in these proceedings cannot be granted. The petition is accordingly dismissed”, the bench said.

The top court said an important consideration that has weighed with the court not to postpone the NEET-PG-22 examination is that any delay in conducting the examination would lead to a fewer number of

resident doctors in hospitals.

It said that this year only two batches are currently available because of the delay in holding the examination resulting in a serious deficiency in the required strength of doctors in hospitals.

“In this backdrop, while the request which has been made by the petitioner for further postponement of the examination weighed from their perspective seems innocuous, cannot be entertained for the reason that it will seriously impact upon the availability of patient care and qualified Post Graduate doctors and likely to have a cascading effect in terms of the patient care as well as the careers of doctors who have already registered in large number for the ensuing examination”, it said.

It said that as the country gets back on the rail after the dislocation which was caused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary that the decision which has been taken by the Union Ministry of Health and

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NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (PTI): Gold price declined Rs 360 to Rs 50,127 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, reflecting an overnight slump in international precious metal prices and rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal ended at Rs 50,487 per 10 grams.

Silver fell Rs 252 to Rs 58,916 per kg from Rs 59,168 per kg in the previous trade.

“Spot gold prices for 24 carat gold at Delhi were down by Rs 360 reflecting overnight slump in COMEX gold prices and rupee appreciation,” Tapan Patel, Senior Analyst (Commodities) at HDFC Securities, said.

The rupee pared its initial gains and settled 1 paisa higher at 77.49 (provisional) against US dollar on Friday. In the international market, gold was trading with gains at USD 1,826 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 20.87 per ounce.

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Chhattisgarh first state to restore old pension scheme NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (AGENCIES): Chhattisgarh has become the first state in the country to restore the old pension scheme in order to provide assured income to retired employees, said an Economic Times report. The state government has sent a proposal to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for the withdrawal of Rs 17,000 crore accrued under the National Pension Scheme since November 2004.

The government issued a notification saying that the old pension scheme will be effective from April 1, 2022. Also, the 10 per cent deduction for monthly contribution from the salary of government employees as a contribution to the new pension scheme will be abolished from April 1, 2022.

However, a minimum of 12 per cent of basic salary will be deducted as per the General Provident Fund rule.

The old pension scheme gives 50 per cent of the employee’s salary as pension.

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It said that most of the government employees, especially the government school teachers, depended on bank loans to meet their needs.

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Net NPA or bad loans too came down to 1.02 per cent as on March 31, 2022 from 1.50 per cent in the year-ago period. The net NPA in absolute terms eased to Rs 27,966 crore, from Rs 36,810 crore in March 2021.

As a result, the provision for bad loans declined to Rs 3,262 crore, as compared to Rs 9,914 crore in the fourth quarter of financial year 2020-2021.

For the entire financial year 2021-22, the bank reported a 55 per cent rise in standalone profit at Rs 31,676 crore, from Rs 20,410 crore in the financial year 2020-2021.

(From p-1) Stating that some sections of the employees have been paid only one month salary, the association has, however, questioned the government how much amount were teachers expected to take home after deducting two months EMI from the bank.

ANGPTA also said that the government servants without salary for more than two months were much worried about the

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income rose 15 per cent to Rs 31,198 crore, from Rs 27,067 crore in the same period a year ago.

On a consolidated basis, the bank reported a 56 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 9,549 crore, compared to Rs 6,126 crore in the fourth quarter of financial year 2020-2021.

With regard to asset quality, gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of the bank declined to 3.97 per cent of gross advances as on March 31, 2022, as against 4.98 per cent by the same period of 2021.

It further said that in absolute terms, gross NPAs declined to Rs 1,12,023 crore in March 2022, from

lage with meagre amount, but with cooperation of the villagers and leaders they could come thus far. He informed that volunteers did not even accept the wages as they viewed that the project was for betterment of village.

After the programme, gap filling plantations was caried out, stated a press release issued by Asukho community reserve (ACR) advisor Inato Khuju. Earlier, the program was chaired

by ACR chairman Heroto Khujumi, invocation was given by Asukho Baptist Church Pastor Benito, welcome address was delivered

by Inato Khuju while head GB Asukho old Ghukato Khuju gave a short speech.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (PTI): The country’s largest lender SBI on Friday reported a 41 per cent jump in standalone net profit at Rs 9,114 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2022, helped by decline in bad loans.

State Bank of India (SBI) had registered a profit of Rs 6,451 crore during January-March period of 2020-21, the lender said in a regulatory filing.

Total income of the bank during the March quarter increased marginally to Rs 82,613 crore, from Rs 81,327 crore in the year-ago period.

During the quarter under review, net interest

TVBCLN team leader Ivan Zhimomi, in short speech, said that people of conser ved areas do not necessarily have to go searching for visitors and government. He said they would instead come searching, adding that their work will reflect back and people would perceive that their village was united and “full of good people”.

Stating that people mostly expect from the government without working, team leader urged the villagers show their resolve through actions.

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and member secretary of the core committee, Neiba Kronu informed media persons, after the committee’s meeting held on Friday, that the delegation led by chief minister Neiphiu Rio will be leaving for Delhi on May 15 or 16 to meet the Prime Minister and other leaders next week.

Kronu said the meeting was significant since it was held for the first meeting after the state government revised the setup following the merger of 21 NPF legislators with the NDPP. Kronu said that the members were also briefed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy CM Y. Patton

and UDA chairperson T.R. Zeliang regarding their last meeting with the Prime minister.

At the meeting, it was decided that the committee led by Rio, Y. Patton, TR Zeliang and NPF Legislature Party Leader Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu will call on the Prime Minister and other Central leaders next week in connection with the Naga political issue.

Meanwhile, sources informed that the team will also be meeting leaders of the NSCN (I-M) and Working Committee of the NNPGs in Delhi.

If solution is achieved before election, it would likely result in formation of an interim government comprising of Naga political stakeholders.

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(From p-1) DFO stated that while the human population was growing, jungle and wild animals were diminishing.

He, therefore, called upon the villagers to protect flora and fauna. Stating that areas inhabited by humans were earlier jungle, DFO said complaints that the wild animals were destroying human properties was untrue as it was humans that chased the wild animals through deforestation. Maintaining that the nature has “a way of getting back at us”, Dr.Kumar said “if we preserve we get pleasant atmosphere and when we harm the nature we are punished with global warming and the like.”

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M U M B A I , M AY 1 3 (PTI): The rupee pared its initial gains and settled 5 paise lower at its fresh lifetime low of 77.55 against the US dollar on Friday, as inflation concerns and strength of the American currency weighed on the local unit.

Forex traders said the rupee consolidated in a narrow range, as the weakness in regional currencies and depressing economic data weighed on the domestic unit, while intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) restricted the losses.

At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened at 77.35 against the greenback and moved in a range of 77.26 to 77.55 in the day’s trade.

The rupee finally ended at an all-time low of 77.55, down 5 paise from its previous close of 77.50.

On a weekly basis, the rupee has depreciated 65 paise on the back of a stronger dollar index, riskoff sentiment and foreign fund outflows.

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get distracted as Tesla’s chief executive and that he may have to sell more Tesla shares to fund the deal.

Elon Musk’s Twitter profile is seen on a smartphone placed on printed Twitter logos in this picture illustration taken April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration There is plenty of precedent for a potential renegotiation of the price following a market downturn.

Several companies repriced agreed acquisitions when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020 and delivered a global economic shock.

In one instance, French retailer LVMH (LVMH.PA) threatened to walk away from a deal with Tiffany & Co. The U.S. jewelry retailer agreed to lower the price by $425 million to $15.8 billion.

Acquirers seeking a get out sometimes turn to “material adverse effect” clauses in their merger agreement, arguing the target company has been significantly damaged.

But the language in the Twitter deal agreement, as in many recent merg-

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less than a 50% chance of completion, as investors speculated that the downturn would prompt Musk to walk or seek a lower price. read more “Twitter deal temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users,” Musk told his more than 92 million Twitter followers.

Spam or fake accounts are designed to manipulate or artificially boost activity on services like Twitter.

Some are tied to improve commercial results, while others are designed to create an impression that something or someone is more popular.

Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. There was no

immediate reaction from the investors that Musk tapped last week to raise $7.1 billion in funding.

Musk tweeted a Reuters story from ten days ago that cited the fake account figures. Twitter has said that the figures were an estimate and that the actual number may be higher.

The estimated number of spam accounts on the microblogging site has held steady below 5% since 2013, according to regulatory filings from Twitter, prompting some analysts to question why Musk was raising it now.

“This 5% metric has been out for some time. He clearly would have already seen it... So it may well be more part of the strategy to lower the price,” said Susannah Streeter, an analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown.

Representatives for Musk did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Reuters.

Tesla’s stock, meanwhile, rose 7% in premarket trading. The shares have lost about a quarter of their value since Musk disclosed a stake in Twitter of April 4, amid concerns he will

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Twitter deal ‘temporarily on hold’: Musk

SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 13 (REUTERS): Elon Musk tweeted on Friday that his $44-billion cash deal for Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) is “temporarily on hold” while he waits for the social media company to provide data on the proportion of its fake accounts.

Twitter shares initially fell more than 20% in premarket trading, but after Tesla CEO Musk sent a second tweet saying he remained committed to the deal they regained some ground. The stock was off 12% in heavy volume ahead of the market open as investors fretted over the takeover.

Musk, the world’s richest person, decided to waive due diligence when he agreed to buy Twitter on April 25, in an effort to get the San Francisco-based company to accept his “best and final offer” of $54.20 per share.

Since then, technology stocks have plunged amid investor concerns over inflation and a potential economic slowdown.

The spread between the offer price and the value of Twitter shares had widened in recent days, implying

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mara Dissanayake said the decision taken by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to appoint Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister, is one that was made with zero regard to the voice of the people.

The JVP leader ridiculed the decision, saying the appointment has no legitimacy and has no democratic value.

“Wickremesinghe is a person who held the post of Prime Minister, formed governments, and yet could not even win a single seat at the last General Election.

He did not even have the required number of votes to enter parliament. If an election is used to measure the consent of the people, elections have shown that

he has no mandate, and that is why the people sent him packing,” he said.

The interim government idea was mooted by the powerful Buddhist clergy and civil society as a means to find a solution for the ongoing economic crisis.

With Mahinda Rajapaksa’s resignation on Monday, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he was talking to political parties to set up an interim government. Wickremesinghe, who had been sworn in as the prime minister of Sri Lanka on five occasions before, said his primary task was to tackle the worst economic crisis with assistance from all parties.

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Ukraine puts Russian solider accused of war crime on trial

Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin, 21, is accused of shooting a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the head.

Russian forces.

Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin, 21, is accused of shooting a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the head in the northeastern village of Chupakhivka. He could get up to life in prison.

The killing occurred in the early days of the war, when Russian tanks advancing on Kyiv were unexpectedly routed and tank crew retreated.

Shyshimarin, a member of a tank unit that was

captured by Ukrainian forces, admitted that he shot the civilian in a video posted by the Security Service of Ukraine.

“I was ordered to shoot,” said Shyshimarin, of the killing on Feb. 28. “I shot one (round) at him. He falls.

And we kept on going.”

Shyshimarin’s video statement is “one of the first confessions of the enemy invaders,” according to the Ukrainian security service.

The trial comes as Russia’s campaign to take Ukraine’s east slowly grinds on — but its invasion has resulted in widespread repercussions beyond the battlefield.

Two and a half months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent a shiver of fear through Moscow’s neighbors, Finland’s president and prime minister announced Thursday that the Nordic country should apply right away for membership in NATO, the military defense pact founded in part to counter the Soviet Union.

remesinghe immediately after the latter assumed duties in his office on Friday, Prime minister’s office sources said.

They discussed the current situation in the country amid the ongoing economic crisis, the worst since the country gained independence in 1948.

India’s economic assistance package since January

had kept Sri Lanka afloat in its worst economic crisis since independence.

India provided credit lines for the purchase of fuel and essentials as Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves depleted.

India has committed more than USD 3 billion to debt-ridden Sri Lanka in loans, credit lines and credit swaps since January this year.

Russia’s top commander ‘suspended’, others sacked KIEV, MAY 13 (IANS): A top Ukrainian adviser has claimed that Russia’s top commander General Valery Gerasimov has been suspended, while a bunch of other officers have been sacked or arrested amid a rumoured purge of top brass.

Oleksiy Arestovych, a veteran of Ukrainian military intelligence and one of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle, claimed that Gerasimov, the chief of staff of the Russian army, has been suspended as President Vladimir Putin looks for senior commanders to blame over his blundering invasion of Kiev, reports the Daily Mail.

Arestovych, speaking to dissident Russian lawyer and politician Mark Feygin on YouTube, said: “According to preliminary information, Gerasimov has been de-facto suspended. They are deciding whether to give him time to fix things, or not. “The commander of the first tank army of the western military district Lieutenant General Sergei Kisel has also been arrested

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and fired after the first tank army was defeated near Kharkiv.”

Two additional army commanders have been fired due to heavy battlefield losses, according to information released on a Telegram channel run by the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, which also claimed the commander of the Black Sea fleet has been sacked and arrested and his vice admiral has been placed under investigation, the Daily Mail reported. Arestovych stressed that his information is “preliminary”, but it comes after Gerasimov failed to appear during Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow on Monday which he was widely expected to attend.

Israel approves 4,320 houses in West Bank that the construction of “illegal settlements stands against the Israeli interests, and the only reason to approve these plans is a desire to please the right-wing parties.” The controversial move comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and the Palestinians due to a series of deadly attacks and raids in the West Bank.

The Israeli settlements are located in the Palestinian territory of West Bank, which Israel seized in the 1967 Middle East war and has controlled ever since.

File photo of Israeli settlements in West Bank.

Most of the internaanti-settlement watchdog, but also to the possibility tional community considslammed the arrangement as of some future Palestinian ers the expansion of the “a slap in the face, not only economic development”. settlements a violation of to the prospect of peace, It said in a statement international law.

11 dead after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (PUERTO RICO), MAY 13 (AP): A boat loaded with suspected migrants capsized north of an uninhabited island near Puerto Rico and 11 people had been confirmed dead while 31 others were rescued Thursday, authorities said.

It was not immediately clear how many people were aboard the boat when it turned over, said US Coast Guard spokesman Ricardo Castrodad.

He said a “mass rescue effort” was still underway. “We are looking to rescue as many people as we can and find as many survivors as we can,” he said.

At least eight Haitians were taken to a hospital, although the nationalities of all those aboard the boat were not immediately known. The incident

The U.S. Coast Guard responded to rescue people north of Desecheo Island.

was the latest in a string of capsizings across the region as migrants from Haiti and the Dominican Republic flee violence and poverty in their countries.

A US Customs and Border Protection helicopter spotted the overturned boat late Thursday morning.

“If not for that, we would not have known about this until someone would have found any sign or received reports from people that their loved ones are missing,” Castrodad said.

“They found them early enough that we were able to coordinate a response.” The boat was spotted more than 11 miles (18 kilometres) north of the uninhabited island of Desecheo, which is off Puerto Rico’s west coast.

The US Coast Guard said those rescued were 20 men and 11 women.

The capsizing comes less than a week after the US Coast Guard and Dominican navy on Saturday rescued 68 migrants in the Mona Passage, a treacherous area between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

50,000 people affected by heavy rain in China B E I J I N G , M AY 1 3 (IANS): Some 50,000 residents of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have been affected by floods caused by extensive heavy rain that began on May 8, the regional emergency management department said on Friday.

During the period, rainfall affected a total crop area of over 3,800 hectares, caused 19 households to collapse and severely damaged 34 households, reports Xinhua news agency.

On Thursday alone, downpours lashed the eastern area of Guangxi and some of its coastal areas, while some parts even suffered from thunderstorms and strong winds.

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NAGA PEOPLE'S FRONT 32 A/C Atoizu

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NPF 32 ATOIZU A/C DISSOLvED The 32 A/C Atoizu Naga People's Front (NPF) party held a meeting on 5th May 2022, at Atoizu and unanimously adopted the following resolutions.

The 32 A/C Atoizu NPF Party has been dissolved with immediate effect, and will continue to support MLA Er. Picto Shohe, and further resolved to support Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) to strengthen the dynamic leadership of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister and Shri. Chingwang konyak, President NDPP. DP-2189/22

JERUSALEM, MAY 13 (IANS): Israel has pushed forward new plans for building 4,320 settlement homes in the occupied West Bank.

The High Planning Subcommittee of Israel’s Civil Administration, the body in charge of approving construction in the West Bank, said that the plans for building 2,684 housing units received final approvals, while those for building 1,636 units got initial approvals, reports Xinhua news agency.

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked welcomed the move on Twitter, saying it is “a happy day for the settlements”. However, Peace Now, a Tel Aviv-based

OCCUPIED EAST JERUSALEM, MAY 13 (AGENCIES): Israeli forces forcibly prevented a funeral march for Shireen Abu Akleh, the Al Jazeera journalist who was killed by Israeli forces this week while reporting in the occupied West Bank, by attacking mourners carrying her casket outside of a hospital in her hometown of Jerusalem, reports Al Jazeera. Israeli forces hit mourners holding the casket with batons, almost causing it to drop, before eventually allowing it to be moved in a hearse.

Friday’s events were expected to begin with a procession from the St Louis French Hospital in occupied East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood, where Abu Akleh’s body remained overnight, to the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, where a funeral service is being held at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin. Abu Akleh, who was killed at the age of 51, will then be buried next to her parents at the nearby Mount Zion Protestant Cemetery.

Israeli police closed roads leading to the hospital in Sheikh Jarrah at noon on Friday, as Palestinians began to gather ahead of the procession. Earlier on Friday, police also attempted to prevent Palestinians from placing posters of Abu Akleh outside the church.

Thousands are expected to turn out for the funeral of the veteran reporter,

Sd/vikishe Aye President

Khevukhu H. Kiba General Secretary

NTULUN ARUANG Ntu Village Tening Division, Peren District

Dated Ntu 13th May 2022

PRESS NOTE The Citizens of Ntu Village held its Annual Conference from 7th - 8th April 2022 at Ntu Village. One of the Resolutions adopted is hereby published for general information.

In line with the World's concern for Climate Change & Conservation and the Government's Regulations to protect Wild Life and under the slogan : "Hunting is not a sport. In a sport, both sides should know they are in the game".

"Animals have Family too. Don't kill them for fun".

Accordingly, it has resolved to enforce the decision of the village as under; Ntu Village Council prohibits Hunting & Fishing within its jurisdiction by people from outside the village without prior permission.

Seasonal relaxation as permissible under the law and traditional practices may be granted to genuine applicants.

It has also decided to request the neighboring Villages to regulate Similar restrictions, particularly in the inter-village rivers and inter-state rivers.

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas bids farewell to Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

whose killing has sparked outrage among Palestinians, raising fears of an increase in tensions in Jerusalem, after weeks of Israeli army raids at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which have injured hundreds of Palestinians. Israeli police raided Abu Akleh’s family home on Thursday, forcibly removing the Palestinian flag from the residence.

Anton Abu Akleh, Shireen’s brother, was also summoned by Israeli police on Thursday evening.

According to Israeli media reports, police warned him they would disperse the funeral proceedings if there was an “escalation”.

Separately on Friday, Israeli forces conducted a raid at dawn in Jenin, injuring at least 13 Palestinians, including two in difficult condition, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

Local media said Israeli forces shelled parts of

a wanted Palestinian’s home during a several hour siege before arresting him.

The Israeli army said one of its ‘Yamam’ special unit soldiers has been seriously injured during armed confrontations with Palestinian fighters.

Three-day funeral procession Abu Akleh’s killing has sent shockwaves throughout the Arab world and led to an outpouring of emotion across the West Bank and Gaza.

The reporter was honoured in several Palestinian cities – from Jenin in the northern West Bank, where she was killed on Wednesday, to Jerusalem, in a lengthy procession.

Al Jazeera’s Palestine bureau chief, Walid al-Omari, described Abu Akleh’s three-day funeral procession as “one of the longest in Palestinian history”.

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HUKPHANG STUDENTS' UNION LONGLENG LONGLENG : NAGALAND

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With immense pride and h o n o u r, w e t h e H u k p h a n g Students’ Union Longleng extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Namshon E. Phom, D/o Shri. N.Emei Phom for bringing laurels to our union by securing the highest Marks in Anthropology and securing Gold medal during the Academic Year 2018 to 2020 from Nagaland University, Lumami.

The Union further wishes her success and may Almighty God persistently bless you in your future endeavours.

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thripala Sirisena’s SLFP central committee has also decided not to be part of the government.

The Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said they would also not be part of the government while the main Opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) said United National Party (UNP) leader Wickremesinghe has no legitimacy as he was not even elected in the 2020 parliamentary election.

SJB general secretary Ranjith Madduma BanOppn, religious leaders decry new Sri Lanka PM. dara said the party would not accept ministerial posiCOLOMBO, MAY 13 brother and Prime Ministions and called for Wick(PTI): Most of the Opposi- ter Mahinda Rajapaksa reremesinghe’s resignation. tion parties in Sri Lanka on signed after violence erupted JVP leader Anura KuFriday announced that they following an attack on the would not become a part anti-government protesters of Prime Minister Ranil by his supporters. The atWickremesinghe’s interim tack triggered widespread government but would sup- violence against Rajapaksa COLOMBO, MAY 13 port its economic policies loyalists, leaving nine people (PTI): The Indian High from outside to help the dead and wounding over Commissioner Gopal Baglay on Friday became the debt-ridden island nation’s 200 others. early recovery.

“We cannot become first foreign envoy to call The 73-year-old United a part of this Rajapaksa- on the new Sri Lankan National Party (UNP) lead- Wickremesinghe govern- Prime Minister Ranil Wicker was appointed as Sri Lan- ment,” Wimal Weerawansa, remesinghe and discussed ka’s 26th prime minister on a legislator for the indepen- with him the current situThursday as the country was dent group from President ation in the country amid without a government since Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s SLPP the worst economic crisis, according to sources here.

Monday when President said.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s elder Former President MaiBaglay visited Wick-

Israeli forces hit mourners at funeral of slain Al Jazeera journo

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Taking this humble privilege, we the Tikhir Gazetted Officers' Association (TGOA), would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the following officers on their promotion: 1. Smti. Yongchim promoted to Deputy Manager Hotel Japfu, Kohima 2. Sh. Thomas Wilson C promoted to Assistant Commissioner of State Taxes, Govt. of Nagaland.

Being elated by their achievement and career progression, the TGOA further prays to Almighty God to grant them robust health and sound wisdom in pursuit of their illustrious career ahead.

Sd/(Er. S.I. ASANGBA TIKHIR) President, TGOA

Sd/(T.ASUTHONG) NSS Finance Secretary, TGOA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Principal, faculty, staff and students of Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Ao Senden for giving us the privilege to host the first day’s festivities of the Moatsü Festival, 2nd–3rd May, 2022 held under the theme ‘Celebrating our Roots’, a collective celebration initiated by the Government of Nagaland, in the college. We also extend our appreciation to Shri Metsubo Jamir, Hon’ble Minister, Rural Development, Government of Nagaland and Shri. S. Pangnyu Phom, Hon’ble Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland for their generosity and commitment given to the college.

It is humanly impossible to list all the individuals, groups and organizations who had sacrificed their valuable time and resources towards the successful hosting of the Moatsü Festival on the 2nd of May, 2022 in the college.

We only pray that our God Almighty bless one and all abundantly.

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KYIV, MAY 13 (AP): The trial of a Russian soldier accused of killing a Ukrainian civilian opened Friday, the first war crimes trial since Moscow’s invasion of its neighbor.

Scores of jour nalists packed inside a small courtroom in the Ukrainian capital where the suspect appeared in a small glass cage for the start of a trial that has drawn international attention amid accusations of repeated atrocities by

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scar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman, who was in the news for his spirited responses to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s stand that Hindi should replace English as the link language between different linguistic groups, emphasised the importance of English at an event here on Thursday.

English, he said, is a global language and helps break barriers. He was speaking at the unveiling of the second season of Nexa Music, which identifies emerging talent in English music.

When asked if he would like to come up with a similar talent sourcing and identification series like Nexa Music in India’s regional languages, the composer gave a categorical response. “The movie industry is doing great with music in Indian languages,” said the man who has been hailed as the ‘Mozart of Madras’. “This initiative is focused on making our artistes global so that they

can compete for Grammys and be on international platforms.”

The world of music is “out of ideas,” the maestro said. “The rest of the world is waiting for India in terms of music,” he added.

On an altogether different but heartfelt note, Rahman said that sometimes pressure extracts the best out of people.

As he put it: “It’s good to put people on the edge, it gives amazing results.”

Earlier, during the language controversy, the composer had shared a post about ‘Beloved Tamil’ along with an illustration of ‘Thamizhanangu’ of ‘Goddess Tamil’, which is a word from the Tamil anthem penned by Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai.

The anthem includes a line penned

by Bharathidasan, a Tamil poet of the 20th century, in ‘Thamilyakkam’, an anthology of Tamil poetry. The line reads: “Beloved Tamil is the root of our existence.”

(IANS)

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022

‘The Sopranos’ actor Bruce MacVittie has died, aged 65

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ctor Bruce MacVittie, known for roles in The Sopranos and Law & Order, has died aged 65.

The actor passed away in a Manhattan hospital on Saturday (May 7), as confirmed by his wife Carol Ochs to The New York Times. A cause of death has not yet been determined.

MacVittie is perhaps best known for playing juror Danny Scalercio in the fourth season of HBO series The Sopranos. From 1991, he also had numerous roles in the Law & Order franchise, including spin-offs Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

He made his Broadway debut in 1983 opposite Al Pacino in a production of David Mamet’s American Buffalo, a role he continued

in London’s West End. He went on to have numerous guest roles in television, including Barney Miller, Miami Vice, The Equalizer, Sex And The City, Oz, The Stand, The Street, and Spenser: For Hire. After taking a break from acting in 2011 to train as a nurse, MacVittie returned to the profession with roles in Blue Bloods, Chicago Med, The Deuce and acclaimed Netflix series When They See Us,

where he played Detective Hartigan.

Paying tribute in The New York Times, Pacino wrote: “I loved Bruce MacVittie. His performances were always glistening and crackling; a heart and a joy to watch. He was the embodiment of the struggling actor in New York City, and he made it work.

We will miss him.”

Vincent D’Onofrio also paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “Bruce MacVittie and I worked together many times over the years. He was an amazing and unique actor.

Always a pleasure to work with and this is very sad news to hear. He will be missed.”

He’s survived by his wife Carol and their daughter, Sophia Oliva Ochs MacVittie.

(NME)

Brain Supplements That Do and Don’t Work

Vidyut sponsors an Assamese film ‘Local Utpaat’

drink green tea: It naturally contains both L-theanine and caffeine, as well as antioxidants that may help your mental and physical well-being in other ways.

Omega-3s The traditional Mediterranean diet, which includes omega 3-rich-fish, is linked to a lower risk of dementia. But can omega-3 supplements help? So far, large studies (including one sponsored by the National Institutes of Health) haven’t proved that.

One possible exception: People with the APOE4 gene mutation, which is tied to Alzheimer’s, might benefit if they start taking the supplements early enough, a 2017 review shows.

Vitamin E This antioxidant combats free radicals, including those that may damage brain cells. But large studies aimed at finding out whether vitamin E supplements can protect against dementia haven’t yielded great results, though at least one study found that they might slow the worsening of Alzheimer’s in people who already have it. For now, experts say most healthy people should stick with food sources like nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils.

Ginkgo Biloba Although it’s a staple in traditional Chinese medicine, modern research has found that ginkgo supplements probably won’t protect your memory.

Although some studies have suggested there might be benefits, the most well-designed trials -- notably the Ginkgo Evaluation Memory study that included 3,000 older adults -- showed that ginkgo doesn’t prevent or slow dementia.

Ginseng Often used along with ginkgo, ginseng is another popular supplement that hails from Asia. As with ginkgo, some studies have suggested that ginseng might be a potent brain booster. But the evidence didn’t hold up when scientists homed in on the best-quality research: A review of several trials concluded there’s

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Food First While certain supplements might help in some cases, most healthy people don’t need pills to stay sharp. Eating a diet that’s rich in vegetables, berries, whole grains, and fish (key parts of the so-called MIND diet) is a way to support brain health as you age. Staying physically active, getting enough sleep, taking care of any medical conditions you have, keeping up your social connections, and challenging your mind by being a life-long learner can make a big difference, too. And it’s good for the rest of your body!

(Medically Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS )

HAPPY 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. Thungdemo and Mrs. Nzanbeni Kithan

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ollywood’s action star Vidyut Jammwal has sponsored an upcoming action Assamese film titled ‘Local Utpaat’ releasing today. Jammwal extended financial support to the film.

Director Kenny Basumatary says: “I am thankful to our favourite action star who was kind enough to extend financial support to our dream project Local Utpaat. He’s a country boy for a reason and we’re highly grateful for his contribution towards this special film.”

He adds, “I mean, he’s such a big star. To my surprise, he called me back after I requested help and asked me to send him my account details. This was of immense help because I managed to pay my fighters something more than what we’d budgeted. The film released today in theatres all over Assam and we’re very grateful for Vidyut’s contribution.”

One of the top martial 2022, Vidyut Jammwal is all set for the theatrical release of ‘Khuda Haafiz Chapter II Agni Pariksha’ and has exciting projects like ‘IB 71’ and ‘Sher Singh Raana’ in the making.

(IANS)

“no convincing evidence” that ginseng will protect your mental skills.

Curcumin Found in turmeric (an ingredient in curry powder), curcumin has been hailed for its antioxidant powers.

Does it help explain why Alzheimer’s rates are lower in India? A UCLA study found that people who took curcumin fared better on memory tests and had less buildup of abnormal proteins in their brains. But this study only included 40 people, and other research hasn’t found this result, so more studies are needed.

CDP-choline In Europe, CDP-choline isn’t sold as a dietary supplement. Instead, it’s a prescription drug. According to researchers who reviewed 14 studies, there’s decent evidence that it can benefit memory in elderly people who already have memory problems. But whether it can prevent them in healthy people isn’t clear. Ask your doctor if you’re thinking of trying it.

What About Combos?

Many memory supplements aren’t sold as single ingredients. Though some ingredients might work well together, combined supplements are harder to study and could be risky. Supplements may cause side effects, and the risk rises with the number you take.

Mixing them with prescription drugs can be risky, too.

Review all the drugs and supplements you’re taking (or considering) with your doctor or pharmacist, so they can tell you what’s safe.

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mproves m e m o r y. ” “Sharpens focus.” These are just some of the claims you may see on the supplements Take a Pill, Protect that 25% of adults over Your Memory? age 50 are taking to try to keep their brains healthy. Do these products work? It’s often unclear, as the FDA doesn’t require makers to prove the supplements are effective, as long they don’t make any claims about specific diseases. Here’s what experts do -- and don’t -- know about some of these popular items.

B Vitamins B vitamins like B6, B12, and B9 (folic acid) all play a role in brain health. But unless you’re low on them or pregnant (folic acid is a must to prevent birth defects), a supplement is unlikely to help. If you’re at high risk for Alzheimer’s, ask your doctor.

The research into the use of vitamin B supplements to boost cognitive ability is inconclusive. You should stick with food sources like leafy greens to stay sharp.

Caffeine Caffeine pills and powders aren’t a good idea, because of the risks if you overdose. But you can enjoy coffee guilt-free, as long as it doesn’t worsen your sleep or make you jittery. Some might be good for your brain. It’s a stimulant that helps perk you up, plus it promotes energy by blocking brain receptors for a chemical called adenosine.

L-theanine A natural amino acid, L-theanine seems to have potential for improving mental performance, especially when combined with caffeine. That said, most studies have been small, such as one in 2019 that included 30 people. Until there’s more research, a safe bet is to

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.”

- Ephesians 4:2 On your anniversary, we want to thank you for the closeness that we have as a family and all the good times we share. Together you set such a wonderful example of things that really matter in life. Both of you have been a source of inspiration for all of us. May God bless you both as much as we have been blessed through your love and care for us.

Congratulations on the successful completion of 40 years of togetherness. We pray that both of you will continue to love and cherish each other for lifetime.

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Italian Open: Zverev overcomes Garin; enter SFs

ROME, MAY 13 (IANS/ AP): Continuing the quest for his first title of the season, World No 3 Alexander Zverev beat Cristian Garin 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open, here on Friday.

In a commanding performance on Grandstand Arena, Zverev fired his flat groundstrokes through the court as he struck 24 winners and broke the Chilean four times to advance after one hour and 51 minutes.

“It was a high-level match. At times it wasn’t pretty tennis, but I got the job done and that is the most important thing. I am through to the semi-finals and I am happy about that,” Zverev said in his on-court interview.

Wi t h h i s v i c t o r y, Zverev has now leveled his ATP Head to Head series with Garin at 1-1, gaining revenge for his defeat to the World No 45 on clay in Munich in 2019. The German will next play Monte Carlo champion Stefanos Tsitsipas or Italian Jannik Sinner in the last four.

The second seed, who defeated Novak Djokovic to capture the trophy in

Alexander Zverev

Rome in 2017, has won seven of his past eight matches after he reached the final at the Madrid Open last week.

The 2021 ATP Finals winner is yet to drop a set in Rome.

On the other hand, Garin was appearing in his third Masters 1000 quarter-final, having advanced to this stage in Paris in 2019 and Madrid in 2021.

The five-time tour-

level titlist defeated Francesco Passaro, Emil Ruusuvuori and Marin Cilic en route to the last eight, but was unable to cope’with Zverev’s ball-striking and intensity as the match went on.

Zambia FA calls off football friendly with India

Salah, De Bruyne among nominees for PL Season award

NEW DELHI, MAY 13 (IANS): Three days after officially confirming their availability to play a friendly match against India, the Football Association of Zambia in a letter to Indian Football has informed that they “regret” they won’t be able to play the ‘Friendly’ match against India in Doha which was supposed to be held on June 25.

“We regret to inform you that our efforts to secure our professional players for the friendly against India that was scheduled for 25th May 2022 against India has proved futile.

Most of the players season ending matches are close to the scheduled date making it practically impossible to join camp,” general secretary Adrian Kashala wrote to the All India Football Federation GS Kushal Das. It was earlier on May 9 that the Zambia Football Association had officially confirmed their participation for the match which was supposed to be played in Doha on June 25.

“However, the Foot-

ball Association of Zambia wishes to thank you for your positive response, support and we appreciate the relationship built with your Association. We look forward to engaging you in future friendly matches,” the letter further stated.

The Indian footballers have been camping since April 24, 2022 - first in Bellary, and currently in Kolkata where the National squad will also be playing two more friendly matches - one against a combined All-Star XI from the Hero I-League, and the other with the Bengal Santosh Trophy contingent.

The Indian team have already played ATK Mohun Bagan in another friendly match on May 11.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers Final Round will be held across three match days on June 8, 11 and 14, 2022, with the group winners, and the best 5 second-placed teams earning a ticket to the Asian Cup in China which is slated to kick-off on June 16, 2023.

with an injury again.

Nadal was hampered by a foot problem toward the end of a 1-6 7-5 6-2 third-round loss to Denis Shapovalov at the Italian Open on Thursday.

At one point, the 35-year-old Nadal walked over and leaned on his towel box, and grimaced in apparent pain. He also With just 10 days to limped between points. go before the French Open, Nadal missed a large Rafael Nadal is struggling portion of last year with a

Nadal struggles with a foot injury

LONDON, MAY 13 (REUTERS): Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne were on Friday named among the eight nominees for the Premier League’s Player of the Season award.

Salah is the league’s top scorer with 22 goals, while he also has 13 assists. De Bruyne is fourth on the goal-scoring list with 15 and the Belgian international has seven assists. Both Salah and De Bruyne have won the award before, in the 201718 and 2019-20 seasons respectively.

The other nominees include Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, City’s Joao Cancelo, West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min and Southampton’s James WardProwse. City defender Ruben Dias won the award last season. Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the eight-man shortlist for the Player of the Season award.

left foot injury.

“I hurt my foot again with a lot of pain,” Nadal said.

“I’m a player living with an injury. It’s nothing new. It’s something that is there, unfortunately.

Day by day is difficult.” It was a worrisome scene for Nadal — especially with the French Open starting on May 22.

“What can happen in the next couple of days, I don’t know,” said Nadal, who has won Roland Garros a record 13 times.

“What can happen in one week, I really don’t know now.” Nadal returned to the tour last week following a rib stress fracture that kept him out for six weeks after a blistering start to the year that included his record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

“It’s difficult for me to accept the situation sometimes,” Nadal said.

“Can be frustrating that a lot of days I can’t practice the proper way.”

Nadal was also beaten by 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of last week’s Madrid Open.

Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal with Pierre-Emile Hojbjer. (Reuters)

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Rob Holding sent off for a second yellow card 10 minutes later, both for clumsy fouls on Son Heung-min.

Kane’s diving header made it 2-0 in the 37th minute to send Tottenham’s fans into delirium. The volume went up another notch immediately after halftime when Son fired a shot past Aaron Ramsdale for his 21st league goal of the season to kill off any hope of an Arsenal fightback.

Tottenham could even have won by more yet despite the celebrations from the home fans they remain

fifth and Arsenal are still in the driving seat in the battle for fourth place. With so much riding on the derby and the atmosphere electric, the opening exchanges were unsurprisingly frenetic with neither side able to settle into any kind of rhythm. But that all changed when Dejan Kulusevski directed a cross towards Son and he fell under challenge from Cedric Soares and referee Paul Tierney pointed to the spot.

There was only going to be one winner as Kane stepped up to plant his spot kick low into the corner.

Benzema equals Raul as Real’s second-highest goal scorer

MADRID, MAY 13 (AP): Karim Benzema continues to add his name to Real Madrid’s record books, scoring his 323rd goal on Thursday to draw level with Raul Gonzalez as the club’s second-highest scorer behind Cristiano Ronaldo.

Benzema netted in the first half of the team’s 6-0 rout of last-place Levante in the Spanish league, with Madrid having secured the title a few rounds ago.

The result sealed Levante’s relegation after five consecutive years in the first division.

Vinicius Junior, Benzema’s trusted attacking partner all season, scored a hattrick for Madrid as they continue to prepare for the Champions League final against Liverpool in Paris on May 28, when they will try to win a record-extending 14th European title.

Benzema is now 128 goals shy of the 451 scored

by Ronaldo, who played at the club until 2018. Raul, the coach of Madrid’s “B” squad, played for the club in the 1990s and 2000s.

Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring a goal.

B e n z e m a ’s c l o s e range header in the 19th minute off a cross by Vinicius gave the French striker his league-leading 27th goal, which is nine better than any other player in the competition this season.

He has scored more than a third of Madrid’s 79 league goals so far.

It was the 20th goal in the last 15 matches in all competitions for Benzema, who has been key in the team’s run to the Champions League final, scoring decisive goals in

every knockout round of the European tournament — including two hat tricks.

He could have added another goal on Thursday but unselfishly fed Vinícius the ball for the team’s fifth after clearing the goalkeeper inside the area.

“The connection with Benzema has been very good all season long,” said Vinícius, who now is the league’s third-best scorer with 17 goals. “Karim has had a great season and hopefully he can finish it by winning the Ballon d’Or (award for best player).”

NBA play-offs: Miami beat 76ers as Dallas draw level with Suns also recorded 11 rebounds, eight assists and four steals in a comfortable win for his side.

His tally meant he has scored more than 30 points for the third time in the series, while he has provided more than 25 points in all six games.“For me, this team is special,” said Doncic. “These are great guys and we play hard and we help each other so that’s what gives me hope.”

The winner of the Mavericks and the Suns will play either the Golden State Warriors or the Memphis Grizzlies in the

Western Conference finals. The Warriors lead that series 3-2.

In the Eastern Conference finals, Miami will play either the Milwaukee Bucks or the Boston Celtics.The Bucks, who won the NBA title last season, lead their play-off series 3-2. “We’re not scared of nobody,” the Heat’s Butler told ESPN. “Everybody has been prepared for this all year.”

The Heat reached the conference finals for the second time in three seasons, again with Butler leading the charge.

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Jimmy Butler’s 32 points put away his old team and sent the Heat to the Eastern Conference finals. (AP)

WASHINGTON, MAY 13 (AGENCIES): The Miami Heat secured their place in the Eastern Conference finals after a 99-90 win over the Philadelphia 76ers gave them a 4-2 playoff series win.

Jimmy Butler scored

32 points and Max Strus added 20 points and 11 rebounds in the Heat’s victory.

In the Western Conference, Luka Doncic scored 33 points to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 113-86

Kane double fires Spurs to vital win over Arsenal

LONDON, MAY 13 (REUTERS): Har r y Kane struck twice as Tottenham Hotspur kept their Premier League top four hopes very much alive with a 3-0 demolition of Arsenal in a rambunctious north London derby on Thursday.

Victory for Arsenal at the home of their archrivals would have secured their first top-four finish since 2016 and a Champions League place, but they suffered a dismal night.

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Arsenal, who had won their last four games, were rattled and Kane was denied a second by desperate blocks from Takehiro Tomiyasu and Soares.

Holding, who had already been booked for wrestling Son, then cynically blocked off the South Korean to earn a red card that left manager Mikel Arteta shaking his head in disbelief.

Things soon got even worse for Arsenal as Son’s corner was met by Rodrigo Bentancur whose header was diverted in by a diving Kane at the far post.

Eddie Nketiah nearly gave Arsenal a lifeline before halftime when his curled effort forced Hugo Lloris to tip over.

But Arsenal could not cope with Son and Kane.

The second half had barely begun when Kane tried to wriggle through and the ball broke for Son to calmly find the corner. Ramsdale made a superb save to keep out Emerson Royal’s header and Son missed an open goal before being substituted to a rapturous ovation from the Tottenham fans.

Martin Odegaard forced Lloris into a fine save late on but by that time most of the Arsenal fans had seen enough and were on their way home.

and tie up their series at 3-3.

The decisive game seven will take place in Phoenix on Sunday.

All six games so far have been won by the team playing at home.

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Punjab Kings beat RCB by 54 India reach maiden Thomas Cup final IPL: runs to keep play-off hopes alive

BA N G KO K ( T H A I LAND), MAY 13 (PTI): HS Prannoy produced a lion-hearted effort in the decisive fifth match as the Indian men’s badminton team scripted history by reaching the title clash of the Thomas Cup Final for the first time ever with a 3-2 victory over Denmark in an edge-of-the-seat semifinal in Bangkok.

Indian team, which never went past the semifinals after 1979, showed tremendous fighting spirit as it came from a match down to outwit the 2016 champions.

While world championships silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth and world number 8 doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kept India in the hunt, it was once again left to Prannoy to take the team home when the tie was locked 2-2. Up against world number 13 Rasmus Gemke, Prannoy suffered an ankle injury after slipping on the front court while going for a return but the Indian continued after taking a medical timeout.

He looked in pain and his on-court movement also looked restricted but despite all odds, he produced a sensational performance to

Indian men’s badminton team celebrate their victory over Denmark.

come up trumps 13-21, 21-9, 21-12 to etch India’s name in the history books. India will now take on 14-time champion Indonesia, the most successful team in the history. Indonesia edged out Japan 3-2 in its semifinal.

It was a creditable performance from the Indian team, which on Thursday had snapped a 43-year long wait by reaching the semifinals with a 3-2 win over fivetime champions Malaysia, a feat last achieved in 1979.

It was always going to be an uphill task for India to tame the formidable Den-

mark, which had become the first European country in history to secure the title in 2016. A lot rode on world championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen, given his recent win over Viktor Axelsen at the German Open Super 300 but he couldn’t replicate his performance as the world number one scripted a comfortable 13-21, 13-21 win to hand Denmark a 1-0 lead.

Denmark decided to split its world number 9 pair of Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen into two halves with Astrup part-

nering Mathias Christiansen in the first doubles.

However, Rankireddy and Shetty dished out a gritty performance, holding their nerves in the final stages to beat Astrup and Christiansen 21-18, 21-23, 22-20 to bring India back in the contest.

The Indian pair wasted five match points -- two in the second game and three in third game -- before converting one to bring joy back to the Indian camp.

With the tie locked 1-1, world number 11 Srikanth and world number 3

Anders Antonsen engaged in a battle of supremacy in the second singles with the former coming out on top with a gritty 21-18, 12-21, 21-15 result to give India a 2-1 lead.

India’s second doubles combination of Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala, however, was no match for Anders Skaarup Rasmussen and Frederik Sogaard, losing 14-21, 13-21 as the tie was tentatively poised at 2-2 after the fourth match.

The experienced Prannoy then lost the opening game but, quite incredibly, led 11-1 in the second game, despite injury. He depended more on his attack to gather points even as Gemke failed to create pressure on the Indian. Prannoy, ranked 13th, stamped his authority with his trademark smashes as Gemke’s defence lay in tatters. The Indian was up 11-4 up at the interval and continued to dominate the proceedings.

With the Impact Arena reberberating with chants of “HSP”, Prannoy grabbed nine match points with a straight down the line smash and sealed it on the second opportunity as his teammates huddled together in celebration.

MUMBAI, MAY 13 (PTI): Punjab Kings rode on Jonny Bairstow (66 off 29 balls) and Liam Livingstone’s (70 off 42 balls) pyrotechnics to defeat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs here on Friday and keep their play-off hopes alive.

Invited to bat, Bairstow smashed four boundaries and seven sixes in his knock to start the Punjab Kings innings on an explosive note.

His compatriot Livingstone then hammered five fours and four maximums at the back end to take Punjab Kings to 209 for 9.

The Kings bowlers then rallied to limit RCB to 155 for nine to stay alive in the competition.

While Punjab remain in the mix with 12 points from as many games, the margin of victory considerably improved their net runrate to +0.210 and RCB despite having 14 points from 13 games are at a -0.323.

RCB will have to win their final game and move to 16 points but also now need to have some rub of the green with a few favourable results going their way.

It was another day and another failure for Virat Kohli (20), who got a faint

Liam Livingstone of Punjab Kings bats during the Indian Premier League 2022, Friday. (PTI)

under-edge tickle on his gloves before it hit his thigh pad and bobbed up to short fine leg off a Kagiso Rabada (4-0-21-3) delivery.

Rishi Dhawan (4-0-362), perhaps the weakest link in Punjab attack, then made up for his lack of pace by hitting immaculate length as Faf du Plessis edged one to Jitesh Sharma behind stumps and Mahipal Lomror’s rasping pull shot was taken by Shikhar Dhawan.

Rajat Patidar (26) and Glenn Maxwell (35) did add 64 runs but they were never in the game with both departing in quick succession.

And when Dinesh Karthik (11) was snuffed out by the brilliant Arshdeep Singh (4-0-27-1) with a wide

yorker and a catch by short third-man on the circle, RCB fizzled out in a jiffy.

Kagiso Rabada (3/21) snared three wickets, while Rahul Chahar (2/37) and Rishi Dhawan (2/36) accounted for two RCB batters each. For RCB, death over specialist Harshal Patel (4/34) and spinner Wanindu Hasaranga (2/15) were the top bowlers.

BRIEF SCORE: Punjab Kings 209 for 9 in 20 overs (Liam Livingstone 70, Jonny Bairstow 66; Harshal Patel 4/34 ,Wanindu Hasaranga 2/15) Royal Challengers Bangalore 155 for 9 in 20 overs (Glenn Maxwell 35, Rajat Pitidar 26; Kagiso Rabada 3/21)

to UFC contest: No DRS at Wankhede after power failure Former unified world champion and Road 2 Indians among top Olympic medallist Amir Khan retires 32 MMA contestants

Amir Khan won silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

L O N D O N , M AY 1 3 (AGENCIES): For mer world champion Amir Khan has announced his retirement from boxing after a 17-year professional career.

The Briton, 35, is a former unified light-welterweight world champion and won silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

His final bout was a sixth-round knockout loss against rival Kell Brook who also retired last week.

“It’s time to hang up

my gloves,” Khan posted on social media. “I feel blessed to have had such an amazing career that has spanned over 27 years.”

Khan finishes his career with 34 professional wins and six losses, having turned professional in 2005.

“I want to say a heartfelt thanks to the incredible teams I have worked with and to my family, friends and fans for the love and support they have shown me,” he added.

Khan burst on to the scene as a 17-year-old at the 2004 Olympics. He was the only boxing representative for Team GB at the Games.

A silver medal in Athens generated additional funding for Team GB and paved the way for future Olympic stars such as Anthony Joshua and Nicola Adams.

It also thrust Khan into the limelight and his transition into professional boxing came amid huge fanfare.

He raced to 18 straight wins as a professional, with his lightning-fast hands despatching most opponents in exciting fashion.

After a surprise knockout loss to Breidis Prescott in 2008, Khan moved to the US and teamed up with renowned trainer Freddie Roach.

Just 10 months after his first career defeat, Khan realised his childhood dream by beating Andreas Kotelnik at Manchester Arena for the WBA light-welterweight title.

N E W D E L H I , M AY 1 3 (AGENCIES): UFC on Friday announced its list of 32 fighters for the Road to UFC contest - the top stage for Asia’s elite Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters to bag their contracts into the premier organisation.

The contest which returns after a seven-year hiatus, will begin ahead of UFC 275 in its Southeast Asia debut in Singapore in June, Sportstar reported.

The Road to UFC tournament presents a “win and advance” opportunity to the fighters who are split between four weight-classes (flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight) with eight competitors in each frame. Indian Lightweight fighters Anshul Jubli and Pawan Maan Singh also feature among the top-32 fighters.

The organisation is yet to reveal the match-ups for the event the winner in each weightclass will earn a UFC contract.

The opening round of the tournament will be played on June 9 and June 10 in the leadup to the UFC 275 main event which is scheduled for June 12.

NAVI MUMBAI, MAY 13 (AGENCIES): There was no Decision Review System (DRS) available at the start of the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians until the fourth over due to a power issue at Wankhede Stadium.

The toss was delayed by a few minutes as well

as one of the floodlight towers couldn’t get enough electricity. “Before the toss there was a short circuit and there was an issue in the system.

Because of this, the toss was delayed. One floodlight tower wasn’t getting enough power supply.

Also, power supply to the broadcast production got affected, after which

the officials worked to restore the system,” a Mumbai Cricket Association official told The Indian Express.

It is understood that there was a fault with the diesel generator that was providing power to the broadcast production setup.

The broadcasters had to use back-up power sup-

ply from the MCA instead, which took some time to become operational.

Meanwhile, CSK lost Devon Conway lbw for a golden duck in the very first over from Daniel Sams.

But Conway was unable to review what looked like a tight call at best with the ball angled in and hitting Conway in front of leg stump.

KTC to organise Kohima Super Cup from May 16 Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAY 13 (NPN): Kohima Town Club (KTC) will be organising Kohima Super Cup (KSC) from May 16-31 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

Informing this at a press conference at Where’s The Food restaurant, here on Friday, organising committee convenor, Zedikuolie Kire said KTC had rechristened erstwhile Kohima Super League to now KSC in order to accommodate more players and teams from all across the State.

He disclosed that KTC, with 40 members strong, was formed in 2017 to promote football in the district with a vision to help players reach higher levels through this event.

He said with the recent relaxation in the Covid-19 SOPs KTC has decided to organise the event.

A total of 17 teams have registered to participate out of which a team of best players would be shortlisted and they will get a chance to play with Indian Super League players from Manipur on June 4, Kire said. The winner will receive a cash prize of Rs 1.80 lakh while the first runner-up would receive Rs 1.20 lakh and the other two semifinalists would each recieve Rs 30,000.

Apart from the individual prizes awarded in the earlier editions, Kire said the organisers has now added three more individual prizes including player of the tournament.

Ticket for entry will be Rs 50 which would be enhanced to Rs 100 from

KTC members with representatives from some of the teams. (NP)

quarter finals onwards. KTC president, Dr Viketoulie Pienyü, pointed out the need to seriously work for the upliftment of players from the grass root level. He opined that KTC was working to ensure the growth of fanbase for local players as this would help in revenue generation and self-sustenance of players.

With the aim to encourage the players and more importantly to expose them to players from bigger arenas like Indian Super League and other national level clubs, Dr Pienyü said they had roped in players from neighbouring Manipur to play with local players in an exhibition match.

He disclosed that one of the core objectives of the club was to initiate football revolution in the State which was evident as after its earlier editions similar events had also popped up even in the other districts.

He also shared about the future

plans of the club which was to make events televised nationally, which he said, was a possibility with more participation from the people.

Answering to a query on how the teams were preparing for the tournament, a representative of Secretariat United said the team was solely made up of government employees and that they have many senior players including a 50 year old, the team was excited to be part of the event since they love the game and wishes to see it grow.

Answering to another query on the inclusion of non-local players, he said bringing such players from neighbouring States or even other States was a win-win situation as it would give more exposures to the local teams and attract viewers from other parts of the country.

The inaugural to the event would be held on May 16 with senior SP, Kohima, Kevithuto Sophie as the guest.

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