15 MAY 2022

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Nagas want solution but some against it: Patton Correspondent

WOKHA, MAY 14 (NPN): The two-day get togethercum-cultural programme of the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) held at Tiyi Hall, Wokha on May 13 to 14 where various Central Nagaland Legislators Forum(CNLF) members ventilated their views of common interest to CNTC and Nagas in general.

Speaking on the occasion, state deputy chief minister and also treasurer of the Central Nagaland Legislators Forum (CNLF) Y. Patton stressed CNTC should play a role in strengthening unity among Nagas for securing settlement of the Naga political issue.

Asserting that he was speaking for the Nagas, Patton said Nagas have to speak up boldly and that time has come for Nagas of Nagaland to unite and exclude those who were not in favour of solution to the Naga issue. He said “enough is enough”, as Naga political solution can no longer be delayed.

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Y. Patton speaking at the programme.

As a member of the Core Committee, headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio, Patton said they will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home minister Amit Shah in Delhi in a day or two. Patton said he will bluntly tell the two leaders that- if Naga solution cannot be achieved then impose President’s Rule.

Patton also said when the committee meets with NSCN (I-M) and WC, NNPGs delegation at Delhi, he will also call a spade, a spade. He said there was no point in talking behind or backout in fear but ask them directly whether they want

solution or not. Patton said those who don’t want solution want to continue living comfortable life by extorting from people.

He insisted that solution to the Naga political issue should be arrived at before the 2023 assembly election and for which all should work towards that goal. He said “enough is enough. How long will Nagas continue to wait?”

He also asked CNTC to work towards resolving land acquisition issues that hamper development in their respective areas. Patton also said that along with the chief minister, he has been pursuing completion of Foothill Road with the Centre.

Patton also pointed out that even if Doyang bridge project which is to be inaugurated within two weeks, the purpose will be incomplete without a proper road (Foothill Road). He suggested submission of a memorandum to the Centre for early completion of the road project.

Patton said that though he was part of the govern-

ment, it was a fact that areas under CNTC- the three districts of Mokokchung, Wokha and Zunhebotowere deprived of development while some districts were favoured.

CNLF convenor and minister Kaito Aye urged upon CNTC to send a strong message to the Centre and the negotiating groups, to secure solution before the 2023 assembly election.

In his speech, CNLF co-convenor Imkong L. Imchen, MLA said reservation in the state needs to be revisited and was disinclined towards creation of districts just for the sake of it.

Imchen also echoed the same concern that CNTC districts were being deprived of development. He also said the three CNTC tribes should not be punished because they were wrongly termed as “most advanced “.

He also said government of India and the NPGs should heed the voice of the people by securing settlement to the Naga political issue before the 2023 election.

(Cont’d on p-8)

CNTC urges state govt to start oil exploration D I M A P U R , M AY 1 4 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has urged the State government to start oil and natural gas exploration and extraction in consultation with stakeholders.

Resolving this at the get-together-cum cultural programme, it further observed that the three districts of Central Nagaland were being deprived of development in comparison with other districts and hence appealed to the State government to ensure proper development in the area on a par with other districts.

Besides resolving to

AGARTALA, MAY 14 (IANS): Dental surgeonturnedpolitician and Tripura Manik Saha BJP president Manik Saha would be sworn-in as 12th chief minister of Tripura Sunday, replacing incumbent CM Biplab Deb who resigned from his post on Saturday.

Party sources have not yet disclosed clearly whether Saha would take oath alone or any other new minister would be sworn-in along with him. Saha was on Saturday elected as BJP legislative party leader following which he met governor SN Arya Staff Reporter and staked claim to form government with a letter of D I M A P U R , M AY 1 4 support from party MLAs. (NPN): Demanding the Indian Army to vacate Rangapahar Military Station (RMS) Water Supply area, landowners on Saturday staged a peaceful demonstration against the alleged illegal occupation of land outside RMS. Speaking to the media, one of the landowner K Kakheho Yeptho claimed that they had been in talks with the State government and army authorities since 1966 over the issue, but lamented that no action had been taken and no settle“ M e r e l y b r o w s i n g ment had been reached till sermons on your mobile now.

He alleged that the is not the same as army did not pay any comfellowship with people.” pensation for occupying

form Central Nagaland Youth Forum, the house also resolved to review the constitution of CNTC, besides agreeing to constitute sub-units of Central Nagaland Coordination Committee of Kohima, Central Nagaland Gazetted Officers’ Forum and Central Nagaland Women Coordination Committee of Kohima.

The meet further urged the Central government and the negotiating parties to expedite political solution with the knowledge of the stakeholders before the upcoming general election scheduled in 2023.

The house also de-

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clared unflinching support to Nagaland Foothill Road Committee towards completion of the project successfully.

Meanwhile, Central Nagaland Mothers’ Association (CNMA) with K Atoli Sema as president and Zuchano Patton as general secretary was formed during the programme.

Delivering his speech, CNTC president T Lanu Imchen said the council was formed to work for the well-being of Ao, Lotha and Sumi tribes and to work together united for the common cause of the entire Nagas.

(Cont’d on p-8)

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NPP open to alliance including BJP in Nagaland Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , M AY 1 4 (NPN): In an open call for alliance by National People’s Party (NPP) with any other party especially Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), NPP national general secretary and in-charge of Nagaland and Tripura and MLA from Manipur M Rameshwar Singh, declared that his party was open to alliance with any likeminded party, adding “We would be very happy to work with BJP too”.

He said if NPP formed the government with the help of parties like BJP or other parties who think for the welfare of Naga people, “I can assure you that we will be a big catalyst in bringing a turnaround in the development of the State.”

Addressing media at the NPP State office here on Saturday in the presence of party’s senior national and State leaders Singh made the statement after being asked if NPP was open to any alliance for the upcoming As-

Promotion issue: PDJESA announces stir from May 19 D I M A P U R , M AY 1 4 (NPN): Power Department Junior Engineers’ Service Association (PDJESA) has announced democratic form of protest from May 19 by wearing black badges for three days followed by mass casual leave for three days.

PDJESA president L Hekuto and general secretary Razouvoyi Francis Rhakho informed that the association was opposed to recent formulation of Nagaland Engineering Service in such a way that Group-B cadre engineers were deprived of timely promotion to the post of SDO and also deprived of opportunity for further promotion to EE and above, as JEs will only get promoted on verge of retirement.

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M Rameshwar Singh (c) along with NPP national and state officials addressing media on Saturday. (NP)

sembly elections. He noted that BJP was very proactive under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Singh said Modi was concerned for the welfare of the people of the Northeast.

He said the region had been given priority by the Centre because of its geo-strategic location.

Referring to the two legislators – L Khumo and Imnatiba – who had defected from NPP to NDPP, Singh said NPP will be more careful in selecting candidates. “Loyalty to the party and seriousness in serving the people of the

State – keeping these two considerations in mind, we will select our candidates very carefully this time,” he added.

Asked the areas NPP would focus if elected to power, Singh identified employment generation, creation of industries, increase in per capita income, healthcare, both general and professional education, IT-enabled services like call centres, agriculture, etc, would be the prime focus of NPP if elected to power in Nagaland.

He said though the BJP-led government at the Centre had more than 125

schemes, many of these were not reaching the State.

He assured that NPP, if voted to power, would ensure that all schemes and benefits reached the State.

On the purpose of his visit to Nagaland, Singh said NPP national team was here to review and put on ground the vision and mission of the party.

He declared that NPP aimed at bringing a turnaround in the development of Nagaland by increasing per capita income of the people and bringing economic welfare, peace, and overall development.

BUCT calls for indefinite shutter-down

D I M A P U R , M AY 1 4 (NPN): Business Union Changtongya Town (BUCT) has announced indefinite shutter-down of all business establishments at Changtongya Town till a concrete and decision was taken with regard to reopening of the weekly Saturday market (Haluating Bazar).

In a representation to Mokokchung deputy commissioner, union’s president Imsuyanger and general secretary Chuba Wati reiterated their opposition to the market.

Learning from reliable sources that the weekly market at Changtongya Town was about to resume from April 16, they said they had deliberated on the matter during the union’s executive meeting on April 13 and submitted a representation to the administration con-

Changtongya town wears a deserted look during the shutter-down.

cerned stating that since the union’s main motive was to promote and encourage local entrepreneurs post Covid-19, it totally oppose the resumption of the weekly market.

Subsequently, they recalled that SDO (C) of Changtongya had convened a combined meeting of gaon burahs and representatives of All Ward Union and BUCT on April 26 to discuss

the issue, but no amicable solution could be made.

Therefore, the SDO (C) assured them that the matter would be amicably resolved during the next combined meeting that would be convened at the earliest.

But they alleged that the union was totally ignored/neglected and an order for resumption of the Saturday Bazar was issued on May 12 by the SDO (C).

Landowners ask Indian Army to vacate land NSCN (I-M) leader AK Lungalang passes away

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Landowners staging peaceful demonstration outside Rangapahar Military Station on Saturday.

land in the past 56 years, nor any rent to the landowners.

It may be noted that a No Objection Certificate (NOC), dated April 4, 1995 was submitted by the father of present landowner late Khukihe Sema expressing his willingness to sell land to the Indian Army,

after assessment of land by the civil administration, Government of Nagaland.

It was later learned that additional deputy commissioner (ADC) sent a letter to Defence Estate Officer, Jorhat Circle, Assam on April 21, 1995, along with the NOC for acquisition of the land.

S u b s e q u e n t ly, t h e ADC had informed the Defence Estate Officer, Jorhat Circle, Assam to compensate the landowner at “lowest bargained rate” of Rs 35 per square feet.

It was however learned that no action or response was initiated by the army.

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DIMAPUR, MAY 14 (NPN): Tatar Hoho, from 2007-2008. He Senior NSCN (I-M) leader, AK was made as executive member, Lungalang, who was a member steering committee in 2008 and of collective leadership, passed later on inducted as member, away at a private hospital in Collective Leadership on June Dimapur on May 13, 2022 after 24, 2013. a prolonged illness.

Condolences Born on June 5, 1930 at NSCN (I-M) chairman Q Benrau village under Peren Tuccu and ato kilonser Th. Muidistrict, late Lungalang was acvah led others in mourning the corded the “National Funeral demise of veteran Naga leader.

Ceremony” at Camp Hebron In a condolence message, on May 14, 2022. His mortal re- Lt. AK Lungalang Q Tuccu expressed disbelief that main would be laid to rest at his AK Lungalang, one of the tallest village; Heningkunglwa on May 15, 2022. figures of Naga political movement, was He joined the “national service” “no more with us.”

(NNC) as commissioner, Jafu state in Tuccu said late Lungalang left behind 1962. He officially joined NSCN in 1991 his record of distinguished service that will and has served in various capacities. After go down into the pages of Naga history. being elected as the first Tatar representing In his demise, NSCN (I-M) chairman said the Zeliangrong Region in 1994, he served Nagas have lost an outstanding patriot and the “Naga nation” as Kilonser holding the a son of the soil. “His unwavering commitportfolios of education, law & justice, and ment and sacrifice towards the Naga politikilo in different period. cal cause will be remembered for all time to He served as steering committee come,” Tuccu said and extend condolences member from 2000-2002 and again from to the bereaved family members.

2004-2007. He held the post of Speaker, (Cont’d on p-8)

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DPDB meetings held in Peren, Mon SAMETI organises training on summer crops

DIMAPUR: The monthly District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meetings were held in Peren and Mon districts, where various issues and development activities concerning the districts were discussed.

Namri Nchang asks HoDs to be regular Advisor for Water Resources, Namri Nchang appealed to the HoDs of various departments posted in Peren to be sincere and regular in their respective place of posting.

According to a DIPR report, the advisor was speaking at the DPDB meeting in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC), Peren,

on May 13.

Namri, who is also the chairman of DPDB Peren, acknowledged DC Peren and DPDB members for sharing their views and ideas for the development of the district and asked them to work actively for the welfare of the district.

After reviewing the minutes of the last meeting, ADC Peren, Keyirangding Hegui briefed on the activities conducted in the month of April by various departments as part of the pre-celebration programme of Peren Town 75th anniversary.

Meanwhile, DPRO Peren, Gaizam Moses informed the house that the advisor donated Rs. 1.50

NEWS IN BRIEF NSSB informs: Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSBB) has informed that the “International Day for Biological Diversity” would be celebrated on May 20 at RCEMPA Hall, Jotsoma, Kohima under the theme, “Building a Shared Future for All Life”.

Free entry to the State Museum: On account of the International Museum Day which is celebrated on May 18, the department of Art and Culture has informed that all entries to the State Museum will be free from May 18-21, 2022.

BVP branch at Kohima: Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) held an installation programme of its new Kohima branch on May 10 at The Gorkha Public Panchayat Hall Complex, Chandmari, Kohima with director general of prison, CDS home guards Nagaland, Rupin Sharma and BVP regional joint general secretary, Prakash Thakur as chief guest and guest of honour respectively. BVP has informed that its Kohima branch will be led by Santu Thapa as president and Pawan Lodha as general secretary.

State BJP holds meet with party members: BJP Nagaland officials led by state general secretary, Khevishe Sema on May 12 -13 held a combined meeting with party members of different Assembly Constituency (AC). The meeting was held with 52 AC Longkhim Chare, 56 AC Noklak and 57 AC Thonoknyu and attended by morchas, shakti kendra and booth level committee. State BJP said it would be touring all the booth levels in the state and interact with karyakartas.

GPRN/NSCN terminates: GPRN/NSCN through its MIP has informed that the kilo ministry has terminated ‘leacy’ Viheshe Yepthomi of Ghonivi village from active national service on account of anti-national activities.

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of horticulture and department o f e n t o m o l o g y S A S R D, N U Medziphema campus.

The valedictory programme was chaired by deputy project director, State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute, Yezaho Swu while feedback on the training was given by all the participants from 11 districts; certificates were distributed to the trainees by director SAMETI and principal IETC, Dr. Watimongla Jamir and DPD SAMETI, Janet Chishi delivered the vote of thanks.

BORN ON 06TH OCT 1982 DIED ON 28TH APRIL 2022

2 sentenced to one year jail for robbery DIMAPUR: The court of judicial magistrate first class, Kohima, Julian Sitlhou convicted and sentenced two accused Lhoulietuo Kire and Zelhoulie Mets to one year each of rigorous imprisonment under Section 392/34 IPC. Delivering the judgement, the judicial magistrate first class, Kohima, Julian Sitlhou stated that since the robbery was committed in broad daylight, in the heart of the town, the court declined to extend benefits of probation of offenders Act as that would only “embolden the offenders” to commit similar offences in the

future.

The court stated that it cannot lose sight of the fact that the two accused have committed the offence in pre-planned manner and that the sentence imposed should be proportionate to the gravity of the offence in order to deter them from committing similar offences.

It may be mentioned that the duo, on September 20, 2021, robbed a cash of Rs. 5 lakh from a Bolero, near the commissioner’s office, Kohima.

The case was registered at North Police station and was investigated by UBSI Yienpheih. K.

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Lt. Keneisetuo Anthony Keretsü (15th May 2021)

Gone so early, we missed you so dearly. Your love and memories will live on forever till we meet again.

Loving Wife, Children, Family & Relatives

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production technology of cucurbits, integrated pest management on important summer vegetables.

The resource persons, d e p a r t m e n t o f h o r t i c u l t u r e, SASRD, NU Medziphema campus, professor S.P. Kanaujia; department of hor ticulture, SASRD, NU Medziphema Campus, assistant professor, Dr. Sentirenla Jamir and department of entomology, SASRD, NU Medziphema campus, assistant professor, Dr. Waluniba.

The trainees were also taken for a field visit to department

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Namri Nchang addressing the DPDB members.

DIMAPUR: A two-day training on “production technology and pest management of summer vegetable crops” was organised f o r A g r i c u l t u r a l Te c h n o l o g y Management Agency (ATMA) functionaries by State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) on May 12-13 at SAMETI, Medziphema.

In a press release, SAMETI Medziphema informed that during the training, the trainees were C.L. John speaking at the meeting. taught on production technology lakh for the upgradation appointed C.L. John, of solanaceous vegetables crops, o f PA s y s t e m i n t h e MLA, as DPDB chairman. conference hall of the DC’s According to a DIPR office. report, the board approved In this regard, he the following agendas assured that the installation to be forwarded to their would be completed by the respective authorities: end of this month. opening of Nagaland State With regard to the Co-operative Bank at Tizit; agenda on dilapidated opening Police Mission condition of Samziuram School at Tizit; opening bridge & movement of Cor ner Star School at heavily loaded vehicles Loakkun; recognition of on village roads of Peren, Sister’s Mission School proposed by EE PWD (Pvt) at Wangti; opening (R&B) Peren, DC Peren, G ove r n m e n t C o l l e g e Sentiwapang Aier said a at Aboi and change of fresh order will be issued. location of Green Mount C.L. John appointed as School from Mon village Mon DPDB chairman to Tammong village.

DPDB Mon during The board also its meeting on May 12, deliberated on setting up in the conference room of Konyak Heritage Village of the office of DC Mon Complex.

“GONE TOO SOON TO BE WITH GOD” “But your unforgettable memories and the love we possess for you shall exist on eternally until we meet again”.

We, the bereaved family wishes to acknowledge and express our deepest heartfelt gratitude, appreciation and our indebtedness to all the churches, organizations, friends, relatives and well-wishers for your unreserved contributions and support with prayers, morally, financially and physically at the sudden and ultimate demise of our beloved son, Late Er. C. Philemon Yim, Executive Engineer (NPWD) on the 28th April 2022.

A special words of thanks to :13. Yimkhiung Gazetted Officers Association.

1. Dr. Sedevi’s Team and nurses of CIHSR, Dimapur.

14. Eastern Nagaland Gazetted Officers Association.

2. Doctors and nurses of BLK Hospital, New Delhi.

15. Er. Yanbemo Lotha, Chief Engineer and all the Officers and staff of PWD (Housing) Kohima.

3. Dr. Longshithung and nurses of Prime Hospital, Dimapur.

16. Thsotokur Union Dimapur.

4. Dr. Munguliba’s Team and nurses of ICU 17. Yimkhiung Union Kohima.

Nikos Hospital, Dimapur.

18. Shri. Samson Sekhose, Additional Secretary 5. Yimkhiung Union, Naga United Village and staff of Transport Department Nagaland Dimapur.

Civil Secretariat Kohima.

6. Yimkhiung Baptist Church Dimapur.

19. Mr. & Mrs. S. Keoshu, MLA. 7. Showuba Baptist Church Dimapur.

20. Mr. & Mrs. R. Tohanba, Ex.MLA. 8. Yimkhiung Baptist Church Naga United 21. Mr. & Mrs. Shaboh Konyak, Ex.MLA. Village Dimapur.

22. Shri. K. Therie, President, NPCC. 9. Yimkhiung Baptist Church Diphupar B. 23. Mr. & Mrs. Toyang Changkong, MLA. 10. Yimkhiung Baptist Church Tuensang.

24. NPSC-Tech (2007 Batch).

11. Yimkhiung Baptist Church Tuensang 25. Batch of 1998-1999 (Class X), St. John’s (Women Department).

School Tuensang.

12. Thsotokur Government Service Union.

We deeply apologize and regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually but your kind gesture will always be engraved on our minds and we pray that our Almighty bless you all immensely. dp-2201/22

Deeply missed and fondly remembered by: Parents, Brothers, Sisters and Family Members

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WEATHER FORECAST MAY 15

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A strong thunderstorm; humid 33 26

A strong afternoon t-storm

27 20

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

29 25

Aizawl Imphal

Some rain and a thunderstorm 25 20

Itanagar Some rain and a thunderstorm 25 21 Shillong

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

21 18

Kohima

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

21 17

Dimapur Some rain and a thunderstorm 27 22 Mkg

Rain and a thunderstorm

23 18

Tuensang A shower and t-storm; humid

19 15

Humid with rain and a t-storm

22 20

Wokha

Zunheboto Cloudy, thunderstorms; humid 22 16

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R. Khing along with RSU members and other dignitaries after the programme.

DIMAPUR: The three-day platinum jubilee-cum-41st general conference of the Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) concluded on Saturday with advisor for Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services and Women Resources Development, R. Khing as special guest.

Recalling his days as a student, the advisor said schools during his time, had thatched rooms with no benches.

He narrated how that they struggled to learn, however, many students persevered and became well

BJP 17 Chizami mandal holds executive meeting Correspondent KOHIMA, MAY 14 (NPN): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 17 Chizami mandal held its executive meeting in the community hall of Enhulumi village, under in Phek district on Saturday.

At the meeting, Chairman of Nagaland Empowerment of People through Economic Development (NEPED), Kevechutso Doulo urged upon the party workers to strengthen the party as one team.

He also reminded the party workers to function under the principle as leaders.

Earlier keynote address was delivered by BJP 17 Chizami mandal president, Zashesa Lohe while general secretary report was presented by Kowe Lohe.

At the meeting, the party workers adopted a five-point resolution which included: upholding unflinching support to the leadership of Kevechutso Doulo; to work cohesively and unitedly in strengthening the candidature of Kevechutso Doulo; to uphold the principle of BJP for upliftment and all-round development; to go for intensive Micro donation through NamoApp from members and likeminded well-wishers and to work for unity and strengthening of the political situation.

known individuals “despite the poor situation.”

Comparing this with the present times, he said students now, had all the facilities and described them as a “privileged generation”.

He encouraged the students to cultivate the art of hard work and perseverance in order to reach greater heights.

The advisor also stressed on the importance of skill development and advised the student community to follow the right path and to be good citizens.

Meanwhile, conference

speaker, Nagaland University professor, Dr. GT Thong in his speech lamented how many students were being forced to drop their studies “due to financial reasons”.

In this regard, he questioned the youth if they were ready to tackle this challenge.

He said that teamwork and responsibility sharing, regardless of position and status could bring about a positive change in the society. “We see failure due to lack of responsibility and consciousness”, he stated.

Further, Dr. Thong

Malaria cases in Mon decreasing: NCVBDC DIMAPUR: Mon district has witnessed drop in malaria cases compared to last couple of years, said joint director and SPO National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC), Dr. Neisakho Kore.

In a press release, National Health Mission (NHM) Mon informed that Dr. Kore was addressing the Mon district NCVBDC review meeting on May 13 in the conference hall of the chief medical officer (CMO) Mon. While encouraging the district NCVBDC team to keep up the spirit and work for the welfare of the society, Dr. Kore said malaria cases may rise if Surveillance Workers (SWs) and NCVBDC team stays inactive.

He said that the malaria elimination cannot be achieved at home and that it was possible only if SWs and NCVBDC team go out in the field.

Speaking at the programme, CMO Mon Dr. Kechongol Sophie, thanked the state monitoring team for coming all the way from Kohima to assist the district.

The state team was led by Dr Neisakho Kore, deputy director NCVBDC, Dr Nitovi Shikhu, state public health consultant, Imsubenla and state monitoring and evaluation consultant, Ngangnenmongba LKR. During the meeting, PPT presentation was given by District Vector Borne Consultant (DVBC) Mon, Meiwang Konyak.

Departmental coordination meet at Aboi

DIMAPUR: Aboi sub-division departmental coordination meeting was held on May 13 at the Conference Hall of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Aboi.

According to DIPR report, the meeting convened by ADC Aboi, Chumlamo Humtsoe was attended by Konyak Union, student bodies and other NGOs. At the meeting, Humtsoe highlighted the importance of proper sanitisation and the need to urgently educate and guide the people on this issue. He also highlighted the issue of plastic use and its harmful effects on the environment. The meeting decided to set up the departmental tournament under the subdivision starting 2022 and constituted a committee of nine members.

exhorted the youth that effective leadership must be openminded towards discussions and criticisms.

Earlier, the programme was hosted by organising committee member RN David Magh, invocation was offered by director, Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement, Rev. Fr. Philip Magh, greetings by Chakhesang Students’ Union, vote of thanks was proposed by Ehunnu & Yikhanu Students’ Union president, Alfred Kath while Bethel Baptist Church, Tseminyu Town pastor, Rev. Shukhi Mesen.

At the valedictory session, special guest, Naga Student’ Federation (NSF) president, Kegwayhun Tep urged upon the student community to be focused in their goals and to maintain a strong will power in order to be successful.

Further, he encouraged the students to help the society get rid of errors from the past, free from corruption and isms.

Later, a new team of RSU executive council for the tenure 2022-2024 was elected. The team would be led by Ajo Tsela as president, Gwakenye Kesen as vice president along with four other members.

NSDMA officials along with participants after the training programme on Saturday.

DIMAPUR: A training called “Aapda Mitra training” organised by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department in collaboration with the Home Guards, Civil Defense and SDRF and suppor ted by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) commenced Saturday at Central Training Institute (CTI), HG, CD & SDRF, Toluvi, Dimapur.

In a press release, secretary NSDMA (Home department), Lhouchalie Viya infomred that the training would cover 100 volunteers each from seven districts of the state namely Kiphire, Phek, Longleng, Peren, Mokokchung, Zunheboto and Wokha.

Viya said these districts have been identified keep in mind that these are vulnerable and disaster-

prone areas.

At a brief inaugural programme, DCG HG, CD & SDRF, Medozhalie Pienyu while welcoming the participants informed that the CTI was established in the year 1989 and has been catering to various training programs.

In an introduction to the training, joint CEO, NSDMA, Johnny Ruangmei informed the participants that the training was going to be very useful even in their personal lives and urged them to take the training seriously to fully benefit from it.

In an inaugural address, secretary NSDMA, Achalie Viya spoke on the importance of team work and requested the participants to further train their own villagers for the benefit of all.

In a keynote address, joint advisor NDMA,

Nawal Prakash emphasised on the importance of volunteering and stated that disaster management was not a one man show but a collective responsibility.

Informing on the shift of disaster management to a disaster risk reduction approach, he said that it was important to prevent and reduce the risk of disaster.

Further, Prakash informed that out of one lakh volunteers who would be trained across the country, 700 would be from Nagaland.

The inaugural programme was chaired by chief instructor, CTI, HG, CD &SDRF (nodal officer for Aadamitra from CTI), Avinuo and vote of thanks was delivered by assistant manager, (training and education), NSDMA and nodal officer for the Aapdamitra from NSDMA, Khrolou Koza Lohe.

Chuba Chang inaugurates RCC bridge over River Ngai

DIMAPUR: The Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) bridge over River Ngai which connects Wokha district and Zunheboto district was inaugurated by special guest, advisor for PWD Road and Bridges, H. Chuba Chang on May 13.

In a press release, Saptiqa Area GBs Association (SAGBA) informed that Chang said that if Nagas desired to pave for development, they must “firstly do away the culture of landownership benefits”.

He asserted that landowners must not seek for personal benefits which he said, was a hurdle for developmental progress and that they should rather think for the benefit of the community.

The advisor said in order to attain any smooth development, the public, GBs and civil societies should cooperate with the state government.

In his inaugural speech, Er. Picto Shohe, MLA, said Ngai RCC bridge was dedicated particularly to the people of Saptiqa and Atoizu area

H. Chuba Chang along with public leaders and GBs.

and that the bridge not only connected Wokha with Zunheboto district but also connected neighbouring districts and villages.

Narrating the background of the RCC bridge, Picto said during the site location for the construction, there was a number of technical problems but through the intervention of the then engineer-in-chief, NPWD, Er. Meren Jamir, the present site location was finalised.

Meanwhile, engineerin-chief NPWD, Er. Kahuli Sema said earlier, there

was no permanent bridge connection in the region and people suffered untold hardships.

He said the commuters travelled to Satakha and subsequently via Chozuba road to reach Kohima and Dimapur.

He, however, said with the installation of RCC Bridge over River Ngai, the journey would now be more convenient.

In his technical presentation, executive engineer, PWD (R&B) Atoizu division, Er. K Hetoi Sema informed that the work was

sanctioned on January 7, 2013 with fund amounting to 10.74 crore and was constructed by Vizheto Sumi.

The programme was chaired by additional chief engineer PWD (R&B) Kohima, Er. Kevide Nakhro, dedicatory prayer by associate pastor youth, Shena Old Baptist Church, Ato G., while benediction was offered by Usutomi Baptist Church pastor, Shihuto Awomi.

It may be mentioned that the RCC bridge was constructed under the Special Plan Assistance (SPA).

National Lok Adalat: NSLSA disposes 211 cases Expedite road construction: LMRSU

Panel lawyers, conciliators and others after the state Lok Adalat in Kohima on Saturday.

DIMAPUR: District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) of the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) constituted 11 Lok Adalat sitting benches at respective district headquarters and disposed 211 cases/disputes on Saturday.

In a press release, PRA NSLSA, Ketholeno K Y M C

Neihu informed that this was the 2nd quarterly National Lok Adalat for the current financial year and was conducted for settling disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at prelitigation stage through compromised and amicable means.

Out of the total 642 disputes/matters/cases listed for compromise settlement, 211 cases were disposed, which included

cases in pending stage and in pre-litigation stage mostly in the category of bank recovery, criminal compoundable cases & Motor Accident Cases Tribunal (MACT) and public utility.

Settlement amount involved in some of the cases amounted to a total of Rs. 3,14,95,820, the PRA informed.

Kohima DLSA conducted National Lok

Adalat at district court building Kohima where a total of 450 cases was put up before the Lok Adalat including one civil case and 200 telephone/mobile bill cases. Altogether, 54 cases were settled with a total settlement amount of Rs. 8,04,723.15.

In Kiphire, out of 12 cases taken up for listing, five cases were disposed with a total settlement amount of Rs. 2,90,187.50.

At Peren, 21 cases (bank loan defaulters) were settled a total amount of Rs. 16,73,341 was recovered.

Mon DLSA held NLA at DLSA front office and took up 20 bank recovery cases out of which five cases were settled with a total settlement amount of Rs. 258000.

Wokha DLSA conducted Lok Adalat in the conference hall of the District Court Complex Wokha where out of 11 cases, mostly were pre litigation, criminal compoundable and bank recovery. 10 cases were disposed of with a total settlement amount of Rs. 43,76,358.

In Mokokchung, seven cases were disposed, out of eight cases taken up which included bank recover y at pre litigation stage and criminal compoundable with a settlement amount of Rs. 332568.6.

Zunheboto DLSA conducted National Lok Adalat at Nagaland State Co-operative Bank, Zunheboto where three cases were taken and two were disposed.

In Longleng, the DLSA dealt with nine banks and disposed of nine cases with total settlement of Rs. 3,49,500. Tuensang DLSA conducted National Lok Adalat where 24 cases were taken up and 19 cases were disposed with a total settlement amount of Rs.9,70,468.

Under Dimapur DLSA, 59 cases were taken up and the total settlement amount was Rs. 1,93,77,678.

Phek DLSA conducted National Lok Adalat where 26 cases were taken up and 21 were disposed.

The total amount settled was Rs. 20,78,711.

The road from Sanis Zero point to Lakhuti village in a dilapidated condition.

DIMAPUR: Expressing serious concern on the slow progress of road construction from Sanis Zero point to Lakhuti village under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)II, Lotha Middle Range Students’ Union (LMRSU) had urged the concerned contractor to speed up the work.

In a press release, LMRSU media cell informed that on May 10, the union inspected the

undergoing road construction which has remained “stagnant”.

The union said on March 22, 2022, the concerned contractors had verbally assured LMRSU officials that black topping of the road would commence within 15 days and completed within 45 working days.

However, LMRSU said no progress has been made since the date of assurance.

In this regard, LMRSU said it has summitted a representation to M/s Northeast Enterprises on May 12, 2022 and urged the registered company and concerned contractors to expedite the work within the end of May 2022.

Failing to complete the work, LMRSU cautioned that it would resort to “any form of democratic protest” and that it would not remain “mute spectator”.

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Assam CM hands over 22,958 appointment letters

Assam chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma handing over the appointment letters.

MSWC demands action on woman tied to a pole

TURA (MEGHALAYA), MAY 14: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the P.A. Sangma Medical Skill Hunar Hub at Dumindikgre, near Babadam in West Garo Hills district.

Funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram, the P. A. Sangma Medical Skill Hunar Hub is being developed at an estimated cost of around Rs. 150 crore and is being implemented through the Department of Social Welfare.

The Medical Skill Hunar Hub will impart training in the field of nursing and paramedics. The project includes construction of a 300 bedded multi-specialty hospital comprising one Nursing college, a pharmaceutical college, Paramedical College and Skill Development Centre in addition to hostels for accommodation.

Addressing the gathering at the foundation laying ceremony, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi for the prestigious project.

‘Even BJP bosses fed up’: Ganja worth over Trinamool after Deb resigns Rs 2cr seized in West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been making frequent trips to the northeastern state lately with the upcoming assembly elections in mind. The BJP has, however, called Trinamool a “non-factor” in Tripura’s affairs.

Both parties have been engaged in a fierce battle to win over the electorate in Tripura, often leading to violent skirmishes between their cadres. Deb made the announcement after meeting the governor at the Raj Bhavan.

“Party wants me to work to strengthen the organisation,” news agency PTI quoted Biplab Deb as saying.

The resignation follows reports of infighting within the BJP’s state unit.

The BJP legislature party in Tripura, say reports, is to meet later today to elect its new leader. Senior BJP leaders Bhupender Yadav and Vinod Tawde, who are already in Tripura, have been appointed as observers for the election of the legislature party leader. Besides them, the party’s state in-charge Vinod Sonkar will attend the meeting.

No tea garden worker to lose job, home for Assam airport construction: BJP MP

S I LC H A R ( A S S A M ) , MAY 14 (PTI): BJP MP Rajdeep Roy on Saturday assured the protesting workers of a tea estate in Assam’s Cachar district that they will not lose their jobs and none will be evicted from their houses due to the construction of an airport.

This is not an eviction drive but a land acquisition process, which is going on for a key infrastructural project in Barak Valley that has allegedly been neglected for a long time, Roy said.

The Cachar district administration has started clearing the Doloo tea estate to set up the greenfield airport amid protests as the workers are fearing that they will lose their livelihood.

There will be no job cuts and none would be evicted from their homes as the interest of the workers of Doloo tea estate is paramount, the Cachar Lok Sabha MP claimed, alleging that people with vested interest are trying to bring

Rajdeep Roy

disrepute to the initiative. ‘’The disbursement of payments in the form of gratuity and provident fund has already started. Altogether 170 workers have already received their due payments and all pending payments will soon be cleared,” he said in a statement.

The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 50 crore for the acquisition of the land.

The Doloo tea garden said it has already deposited Rs 1.57 crore in the workers’ Provident Fund (PF) ac-

count. The gratuity cheques were handed to the garden workers at a function on Monday.

Only 2500 bighas are being used for the airport while the rest of the land will be used for planting more trees and the Doloo tea estate management has given its consent to the district administration regarding this, he said.

There are 1200 permanent and 500 casual workers in the tea estate and none will lose their jobs, he claimed. ‘’We stand by the cause of these labourers, are sympathetic towards them and have taken care of everything. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by all stakeholders,” the BJP MP said.

Representatives of the government, the tea estate management and unions have signed the MoU. Union leaders cannot be reached for their comments.

Foundation stone for Medical Skill Hunar Hub laid

SHILLONG, MAY 14: T h e M e g h a l aya S t a t e Women’s Commission (MSWC) has directed the state police to take action on distributing incident where a woman was allegedly tied to a pole at a market place in West Jaintia Hills on charge of being a pickpocket.

“We have taken up the matter with the police and directed it to take suo motu cognisance of the incident. The police have assured that action will be taken against it,” MSWC Chairperson, Phidalia Toi said.

Based on MSWC’s direction, a police team headed by a woman police officer, in-charge of Jowai police station, has begun an investigation.

District police chief of West Jaintia Hills, Bikram D Marak said the police team has summoned witnesses and recorded their statements.

“We would take action once the investigation team submits the report,” Marak said.

The disturbing video went viral on Friday and shows a woman tied to the pole in a market in Jowai, the district headquarters of West Jaintia Hills. The woman is allegedly a pickpocket.

1 injured in blast in Imphal

NEW DELHI, MAY 14 (AGENCIES): Moments after Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb resigned from his post, arch-rival Trinamool Congress launched a blistering attack on him saying even the BJP bosses are “fed up with his incompetence”. The Mamata Banerjee-led party has recently put a lot of energy to make an entry into the Bengali majority border state, leading to frequent clashes with the ruling BJP. Jumping on the opportunity to vindicate its criticism of Biplab Deb, Trinamool claimed the BJP is “rattled” by its progress in the state and “change is inevitable”. Tripura goes to the polls next year, NDTV reported. “Goodbye & good riddance to the CM who failed thousands of people in #Tripura!

Enough damage done.

So much so that even the top bosses at @BJP4India are fed up of his INCOMPETENCE. Folks at BJP seem very rattled by what @AITCofficial achieved in the state. CHANGE IS INEVITABLE,” Trinamool tweeted. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, the nephew of

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(11,063), followed by home (8,867) and health (2,419).

“After the COVID-19 situation improved, we appointed 4,700 youths in the education department in September last year,” he said.

The chief minister said another batch of 7,0008,000 youths will be recruited by July 15, while written examinations for recruitment for another 26,000 posts will be held

by July end.

He claimed that the recruitment process has been totally fair and transparent and nobody has paid any bribe to anyone. ‘’People must have faith and trust in the process. I have urged my cabinet colleagues, officials and

IMPHAL, MAY 14: One person was injured in a bomb blast that was reported in Imphal late on Friday.

After the explosion, locals staged a protest alleging security lapses on the part of the Manipur police. The explosion tore through the Telepati near Durga Mandir, a non-local dominated area of the city under Porompat police station of Imphal East district, around 8.30pm.

In the blast, 27-year-old Subham Prasad of Telipati sustained splinter injuries and was immediately evacuated to JNIMS hospital. He was out of danger, hospital sources said. The impact of the blast also damaged two four-wheelers parked nearby besides shattering window panes of nearby houses.

Initial investigation suggested that the explosive material was planted on the roadside near the temple, the police said. The target of the attack was not immediately known.The blast angered the locals who alleged security lapses on the part of the state police department in the backdrop of recent instances of triggering similar blasts in and around the locality.

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GUWAHATI, MAY 14 (PTI): Around 23,000 youths on Saturday received their appointment letters for jobs in various departments of the Assam government as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his administration was moving towards achieving the poll promise of providing one lakh government jobs.

Addressing the new recruits at the ceremonial distribution of appointment letters, Sarma said that with these 22,958 fresh recruitments in 11 departments, his administration has provided government jobs to around 28,000 youths in the last one year.

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government employees to ensure a fair and transparent selection process,” he said.

The chief minister urged the new recruits not to take the path of “extra income” as the government has zero tolerance for corruption. ‘’We are on a mission to transform Assam into a top-performing state. We shall count on your support to serve people with sincerity and dedication. I am confident that the enthusiasm of the new recruits will infuse new dynamism into the entire administrative machinery,” Sarma said.

He also urged the new recruits to take care of their parents as they have come this far due to sacrifices made by their parents.

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Assam; 1 held

GUWAHATI, MAY 14 (PTI): In a major haul, the police seized 800 kg of ganja worth over Rs two crore from a truck in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district and arrested a person in this connection, a senior officer said.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of Guwahati city police conducted a raid in Jorabat area, bordering Meghalaya, and seized the contraband, he said.

The tr uck was on its way to Tamil Nadu from Manipur, when the vehicle was intercepted, the official said.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a tweet said, “In one of the biggest hauls, @ GuwahatiPol team led

by JCP Partha Mahanta and SI Kapi; Pathak hit a major inter-state narco network and seized 800 kgs of ganja from a truck at Jorabat. The consignment from a neighbouring state was going to a state in the South. Kudos.”

An investigation is underway, the officer added.

Village chiefs of Tengnoupal and Chandel districts after submitting a resolution declaring support to Manipur CM N Biren Singh in Imphal on Saturday.

Correspondent IMPHAL, May 14: War on drugs is on the verge of success, said Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday as more tribes and hill village chiefs came out in support of the government’s campaign to eliminate drug menace in the state.

Different villages and communities living in the state continued to back state government’s effort to uproot poppy cultivation and eliminate the drug menace.

On Saturday, a delegation consisting of village chiefs of Saikul area of Kangpokpi district led by sitting MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing submitted a resolution to chief minister N Biren Singh expressing their support to the government’s war

on drugs campaign. The resolution was signed by chiefs of 50 villages, where they deliberated at length about poppy cultivation and resolved to put immediate hold on poppy cultivation in Saikul area.

The resolution further urged the state government to arrange alternative means for livelihood for the villagers.

The resolution further stated that any individuals or groups who defied the resolution should, at their own risk, face any legal action taken by concerned authority.

In the afternoon, another delegation of chiefs of villages in Tengnoupal and Chandel district under the Kuki Chief Association also submitted a declaration to the chief minister highlighting their support

From courts to politicians, bulldozer under attack

G U WA H AT I / AG A R TALA, MAY 14 (IANS): Besides other parts of the country, the BJP’s bulldozer politics has also drawn severe criticism both from the political spectrum and the courts in the Northeastern states especially in Assam and Tripura.

During his recent threeday (May 8-10) visit to Assam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that 10,700 bighas encroached upon by infiltrators have been freed.

The Assam government has also cleared over 3,800 hectares of forest land of encroachments during the past few years.

Before Assam’s BJP led government’s eviction drive, the saffron party led Tripura government after coming to power in March 2018 bulldozed a large number of opposition party offices across Tripura.

The Assam government had last year undertaken eviction drives in different districts to free government land encroached by hundreds of people for years. Various opposition parties including the Congress had criticised the BJP government for evicting the people without making alternate settlements.

Representative image.

In one of the violent eviction drive, two persons, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed while 20 others were injured after a mob clashed with the police in Darrang district on September 23 last year. A video of the clashes, which went viral, also showed a photographer engaged by the Darrang district administration stomping on the body of a man shot by the police.

The eviction drive was launched by the police and the district administration to vacate 4,500 bighas (602.40 hectares) of government land, allegedly encroached upon by several hundreds

58 Gorkha Rifles inducts 214 as young soldiers Correspondent SHILLONG, MAY 14: Altogether 214 recruits were inducted as soldiers of the 58 Gorkha Training Centre at an attestation parade on Saturday here in Meghalaya.

The passing out parade of the 194th Recruit Train-

to the government’s war on drugs and efforts to eradicate poppy plantation in the state.

Later, talking to the media, the chief minister expressed profound happiness for the support received from village chiefs from across the state. Singh said many communities have come up one after another to extend their support.

“I hope the success is close,” he said while asserting that the people have now understand the ill effects of drugs in the society as well as the impact of poppy cultivation on the environment and future generations of the state.

The chief minister assured that arrangements for alternative livelihood would be taken up soon consulting the horticulture and tribal affairs and hills department.

ing Batch of 58 Gorkha Training Centre was held at Harish Parade Ground, Happy Valley, Shillong.

The parade marks the culmination of rigorous recruit training and completes the transformation of a determined recruit into a young soldier of the Indian Army.

of Bengali-speaking Muslim families in Darrang district.

Hearing a public interest litigation filed by Debabrata Saikia, Leader of Opposition in the Assam Assembly, the division bench of the Gauhati High Court headed by the then Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia (who was recently elevated to the Supreme Court) had termed the Darrang district

incident as “a big tragedy and very unfortunate” and directed the state government to file a detailed affidavit in the matter.

“This was a big tragedy, very unfortunate. Those who are guilty, if at all, must be punished, no doubt about that. Khoon zameen par gir gaya (blood has been spilt),” the Chief Justice had remarked.

Office Of the

Supply Colony CounCil The Supply Colony Council in its general meeting held on 3rd May 2022 has elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2022-2027 under the leadership of the following:1. Chairman - Shri Vikheto Chisho 2. Secretary - Shri Imotemjen Longchar 3. Secy. Inf & Pub - Shri Albinus Atsumong 4. Treasurer - Mr. & Mrs. T. I Sucha Aier Along with 11 (eleven) Executive Council members.

For any information, may contact Chairman - Shri Vikheto Chisho 8787862227 Sd/Vikheto Chisho Chairman S.C.C

Imotemjen Longchar Secretary S.C.C

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Dated Kohima the 5th May 2022

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NO.AGR/iNPUt/Dc/2022/ : This is to inform all the concerned aspirant firms as well as those firms empanelled during 2021-22 in the department of Agriculture to apply for new empanelment or renew their empanelment, for which the following documents are to be submitted mandatorily.

1. Application 2. Latest dealership Certificate with validity.

3. GST Registration Certificate.

4. Trade License.

5. Pan Card.

6. Current Bank Account details- Bank Name, Account no. & IFS Code.

The above documents should be submitted to this directorate of Agriculture on or before 25th May, 2022. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained. davp 22107/12/0002/2223

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‘Good luck and goodbye, Cong’: Sunil Mundka fire: Building had no fire NOC Jakhar’s parting shot as he quits party

NEW DELHI, MAY 14 (PTI): The Mundka building, ravaged by a blaze that killed 27 people, did not have a no-objection certificate from the fire department while its single entry and exit point could be the reason for the high number of deaths, a top fire department official said on Saturday.

Following the incident, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has sought from Narela Zone authorities a detailed report, including the type of area and tentative year of construction of the building, officials said.

NDMC Commissioner Sanjay Goel has asked the local civic authorities to treat the matter with “top priority”. The details have to be submitted within 48 hours, the communication said, adding it was learnt the fire broke out due to a short circuit.

The building did not have a no-objection cer-

NDRF personnel during rescue work after a massive fire at an office building near the Mundka Metro Station. (PTI)

tificate from the fire department, a fire department officer said.

According to officials of the department, the fire started from the first floor of the building that houses the office of a CCTV camera assembling company.

The first and second floors of the building housed the godown and office of the CCTV assembly company Impex private limited. The third floor housed a WiFi

assembling firm while the fourth floor was residential, fire officials said.

They said that most of the bodies were found on the second floor of the building.

The owners of the company, Harish Goel and his brother Varun, who were detained earlier, have been arrested, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer) Sameer Sharma said. The building owner has been booked as well.

The cooling process has been completed. However, two fire tenders are present at the spot as a precautionary measure since the building is in a dangerous state, officials said.

In videos that emerged on social media, people could be heard crying for help while others were seen jumping from the building in a desperate attempt to escape the flames.

“The rescue operation is over. The building had a single escape route which is the reason for so many casualties,” said Atul Garg, the director of Delhi Fire Service.

Garg said they have recovered some more charred remains on Saturday morning and the death toll could rise. It was difficult to ascertain whether the remains were of one person or more, he said.

According to the officials, there was only one narrow staircase for entry and exit in the building

Three cops killed in firing by poachers in MP BHOPAL, MAY 14 (PTI): Three policemen were killed after poachers opened fire on them in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh in the wee hours of Saturday, while two of the assailants were also killed, officials said.

One of the accused was believed to be killed in retaliatory fire by the policemen, while another was killed in an encounter with police later in the evening, they said.

The administration also demolished the houses of some of the accused.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a highlevel meeting after the incident, and announced financial assistance of Rs one crore each and government jobs for the next of kin of the slain policemen.

He also transferred Inspector General (IG) of Gwalior zone Anil Sharma for “delay” in reaching the site of the incident.

The incident took place on Sahrok Road near Saga Barkheda village under the jurisdiction of Aron police station, 60 km from the state capital, around 3 am, said state home minister Narottam Mishra. The police personnel had gone to the area after receiving a tip-off about the presence of poachers there, he said.

“As the police personnel surrounded them from all sides, the poachers opened fire. Three policemen were killed in the firing,” he said.

The slain policemen were identified as sub-inspector Rajkumar Jatav and constables Nilesh Bhargava

Police investigate the crime scene as carcasses of blackbucks and peacock killed by the poachers Saturday.

and Santaram Meena.

Santosh Giri, driver of the private vehicle in which police were travelling, was injured in the incident and undergoing treatment at the district hospital, said Superintendent of Police Rajiv Kumar Mishra.

Police sources said that body parts of five black bucks and a peacock were recovered from the spot.

A meeting was held at the chief minister’s residence following the incident. “Our

police personnel sacrificed their lives while stopping the poachers in Guna. By giving the status of martyrs to these policemen, their families will be given ex-gratia of Rs one crore each. One family member of each martyr will be given a government job,” CM Chouhan said in a statement.

“The criminals involved in the incident have been identified. The body of a man killed by a bullet was also recovered from a

Some parties misleading with fake Hindutva: Uddhav MUMBAI, MAY 14 (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said some parties are misleading with “fake Hindutva” and accused estranged ally BJP of playing “ugly” politics.

Targetting BJP at a public meeting in Mumbai, the Shiv Sena chief wondered if it was the same party which Shiv Sena considered to be a friend of 25 years.

Speaking at his first public meeting after two years, Thackeray, who underwent spinal surgery last November, sounded the bugle for upcoming civic polls, including for Mumbai, and said attempts to break Mumbai from Maharashtra will never be allowed to succeed.

Thackeray said the BJP had given loudspeakers to its A, B, and C teams and asked them to visit Aurangzeb’s tomb and recite Hanuman Chalisa. “While BJP will watch the tamasha and address press confer-

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ences,” he charged.

He also said that Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ never insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi but highlighted issues of state and national importance.

Veiled barb at Raj Thackeray: In a veiled swipe at MNS chief Raj Thackeray over Hindutva, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday drew parallels between his estranged cousin and the lead character from the Bollywood film “Lage Raho Munna Bhai”, saying a real life Munnabhai here

thinks himself as Bal Thackeray and wears a shawl.

Addressing a public rally at the BKC ground in Mumbai, Uddhav, who heads Shiv Sena, referred to actor Sanjay Dutt’s character in “Lage Raho Munna Bhai” who starts to see the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi.

“The Munnabhai thinks he is interacting with Mahatma Gandhi but the end of the movie reveals that it is is a case of chemical ‘locha’ (mess)...there are several Munnabhais who are roaming around.

“We have a similar case. A Munnabhai here thinks of himself as Balasaheb (Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray) and wears a shawl,’’ Uddhav said without taking the name of Raj Thackeray.

Recently, Raj Thackeray had don a saffron shawl while performing ‘maha aarti’ of Lord Hanuman on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.

nearby village. But further investigation is underway.

Strict action will be taken against the criminals to set an example,” he added.

The IG Gwalior would be transferred immediately for delay in reaching the spot after the incident, he added.

The state home department subsequently issued a transfer order. D Srinivas Verma would replace Anil Sharma, it said.

The accused were identified as residents of village Bidhoria, 35 km from the district headquarters under Raghogarh Police Station area, said SP Mishra.

During door-to-door search in Bidhoria, the body of one Naushad with a bullet wound in the chest was found hidden in his house by the family members, the police official said.

Subsequently, all the accused were identified, he said, without disclosing their names as the manhunt was still on in the area.

One of the accused was killed in an encounter near Raghogarh with police in the evening, the SP added.

As per the sources, the accused were out on a hunt to obtain the meat of wild animals for a wedding feast in Naushad’s family.

The houses of some of the accused were demolished by the administration.

The last rites of constable Nilesh Bhargava were performed in Guna with state honours in the presence of Minister in-charge of the district Praduman Singh Tomar and Raghogarh Congress MLA Jaivardhan Singh.

Punjab to abolish VIP culture in jails CHANDIGARH, MAY 14 (IANS): In a major crackdown on the nexus of gangsters and criminals operating from jails, the Punjab government teams have confiscated 710 mobile phones from prisons in a specially-launched drive.

Additionally, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has decided to abandon the special cells in jails for VIP prisoners. Divulging the details, the Chief Minister said that “during this special drive carried out between March 16 and May 10, a total of 710 mobile phones have been recovered from jail inmates”.

He said these phones were used by gangsters and smugglers to run their rackets from inside the jail.

The Chief Minister said that a probe is on to nab the persons on whose names these numbers were registered. He also said that action will be taken against the jail staff who were involved in sneaking these phones into the prisons.

which made the escape difficult. Twenty-nine people are reported to be missing.

People were still searching for their loved ones as police said 29 people were unaccounted for.

The NDMC has asked the Narela Zone authorities to furnish details about the land use type -- whether it was residential, agricultural or Lal Dora -- of the area where the building is located. It has sought the tentative year of construction of the building, its height and whether any construction was ongoing.

Also, the Narela Zone authorities have been asked to report whether the building plan was sanctioned, the purpose for which it was being used and whether any no-objection certificate was obtained from the fire department or not.

Details related to factory licence, trade licence, conversion charges, property tax or other municipal dues, too have been sought.

CHANDIGARH, MAY 14 (AGENCIES): Amid Congress’ Chintan Shivir, disgruntled Congress leader from Punjab, Sunil Jakhar, on Saturday said goodbye to the party. He announced it on Facebook, while going LIVE. He, however, did not give any indication of joining other political party.

Before he ended his ‘mann ki baat’ on Facebook, Sunil Jakhar said ‘Goodbye and Goodluck Congress’.

Sunil Jakhar targeted Ambika Soni for misguiding the Congress president and Rahul Gandhi on not only Punjab affairs, but also on other states.

He also accused the Congress high command of listening to a particular Punjab leader on the issue of the CM’s appointment after Capt Amarinder Sing’s ouster.

Sunil said he was heartbroken on being “stripped of all party posts” for “not toeing the party line” after

Sunil Jakhar

three generations of his family had served the Congress for 50 years. He said while he was angry with the party, but at the same time feels sorry for it.

The three-time MLA and one-time MP minced no words alleging that the three-day Chintan Shivir or brainstorming session of the party currently underway in Udaipur in Rajasthan was a “farce”.

He said: “Instead of ‘chintan shivar’ it should have been ‘chinta shivar’ on how to save the party. “ He called the leaders attending the Congress shiver

as mere “cheer leader”. He said that the Congress workshop was just a formalist.

He slammed the party for discussing the non-serious issues, which will not help the Congress rebuild.

In what he described as a parting gift to Congress, he advised the Gandhis to know the diffrence between “friends and foes” and also between assets and liability. The former PPCC chief blamed Ambika Soni of misguiding the Congress president and Rahul Gandhi on not only Punjab, but also on other states.

Taking a dig at Ambika Soni and her set of followers, Jakhar alleged “the Congress leaders sitting in Delhi ruined the party in Punjab”.

Flagging Ambika Soni’s statement on the “repercussions of having a Hindu chief minister in Punjab”, he said the end result was for a disastrous show by the party in the February-March assembly polls.

Drug worth Rs 2.95 crore seized in Gujarat AHMEDABAD, MAY 14 (PTI): The crime branch here has seized ketamine hydrochloride (date rape drug) from a consignment being smuggled from Rajasthan to the US via Gujarat through the foreign post office, an official said on Saturday.

Acting on a tip-off, crime branch officials directed the foreign post office of the Ahmedabad customs department to intercept a parcel that was sent from Pushkar (Rajasthan) to Navsari in south Gujarat to be transported to the US, the official said. When the content of the consignment was inspected in the presence of customs officials, two plastic

boxes containing 590 gm of white powder apart from some cosmetics and clothes were recovered, he said.

“The powder was sent to the forensic science laboratory (FSL) in Gandhinagar for examination. It was confirmed to be ketamine hydrochloride, a drug banned under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act,” the official said.

The contraband is worth Rs 2.95 crore in the international market, the official said, adding that the sender of the parcel has been booked under the NDPS Act, and further investigation was underway.

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Fast and cheap

ith more people today eating in hotels, restaurants or roadside eating stalls, health safety and hygiene has become a critical issue that needs to be addressed. Complaints of food poisoning or unhygienic conditions are commonly head and this should be taken up by the health authorities for the safety of the public.

The watchword of today’s food and restaurant business is ‘fast, tasty and plenty’. It is accepted that any stall or restaurant wanting to thrive must serve food at the earliest, with taste and cheap.

These demands also come with a cost on the health and well being. To serve food fast, the cooking is expected to be done in short time. This means oils are always under heat for immediate use. In most cases, these oils are again re-used a number of times as it drastically cuts cost and ensures bigger profits. Cooking food by reusing cooking oil can also increase free radicals in the body, which can cause inflammation - the root cause of most diseases including obesity, heart disease and diabetes. High inflammation in the body can also reduce immunity and make you prone to infections. According to studies, reheating of cooking oil leads to release of toxic substances and also increase free radicals in the body causing inflammation and various chronic diseases. Also, in order to cut cost, many fast food joints are use of adulterated cooking medium.

This is like slow poisoning and therefore cannot be immediately detected unless health authorities undertake stringent checks. Merely insisting on license is not the answer but by conducting regular surprise checks. There is one-year imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1 lakh even in those cases in which food does not result in illness. A few years ago, the food standard authority in UP had established higher than permissible limits of the popular taste maker- monosodium glutamate (MSG) at roadside Chinese fast food centres including some popular noodle brands. According to health sources, the presence of monosodium glutamate (MSG) beyond permissible limit leads to some complications in the nervous system. In some people, it has shown up as Chinese restaurant syndrome. In this condition, people usually experience anything in between heart palpitation and numbness. Another threat to the health on those who frequent eateries, come from health and hygiene of workers and environment. Workers in hotels are over worked and underpaid and most are unfit to handle food items.

Water borne diseases such as amoebic dysentery, worm infestations or other intestinal diseases are spread due to unhealthy hygienic conditions or contaminated food items. Presence of cockroaches, insects and even rats in kitchens and storerooms testify to the unhygienic conditions in a number of kitchens. Again, items such as beans, lentils and vegetables have high levels of insecticides and pesticides as they are laced with chemicals to make them look green or fresh. Some years back, in Hyderabad, authorities cracked down heavily against traders using dye and artificial ripening agents. According to reports, most green vegetables like peas, gourds and cucumbers are dipped in harmful chemicals such as copper sulphate which is crystalline blue in colour but gives the vegetables a fresh green look. People frequenting roadside eateries and food joints should be vigilant while authorities need to gear up and ensure they are not compelled to act only after something goes wrong.

DailyDevotion The Habit of Enjoying Adversity

…that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.

—2 Corinthians 4:10

We have to develop godly habits to express what God’s grace has done in us. It is not just a question of being saved from hell, but of being saved so that “the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.” And it is adversity that makes us exhibit His life in our mortal flesh. Is my life exhibiting the essence of the sweetness of the Son of God, or just the basic irritation of “myself” that I would have apart from Him? The only thing that will enable me to enjoy adversity is the acute sense of eagerness of allowing the life of the Son of God to evidence itself in me. No matter how difficult something may be, I must say, “Lord, I am delighted to obey You in this.” Instantly, the Son of God will move to the forefront of my life, and will manifest in my body that which glorifies Him. You must not debate. The moment you obey the light of God, His Son shines through you in that very adversity; but if you debate with God, you grieve His Spirit (see Ephesians 4:30). You must keep yourself in the proper condition to allow the life of the Son of God to be manifested in you, and you cannot keep yourself fit if you give way to self-pity. Our circumstances are the means God uses to exhibit just how wonderfully perfect and extraordinarily pure His Son is. Discovering a new way of manifesting the Son of God should make our heart beat with renewed excitement. It is one thing to choose adversity, and quite another to enter into adversity through the orchestrating of our circumstances

by God’s sovereignty. And if God puts you into adversity, He is adequately sufficient to “supply all your need” (Philippians 4:19).

Keep your soul properly conditioned to manifest the life of the Son of God. Never live on your memories of past experiences, but let the Word of God always be living and active in you.

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Real happiness is cheap enough, yet how dearly we pay for its counterfeit. ~ Hosea Ballou

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Realising a child’s Right to Education

fter years of debate and deliberation, I ndia , in 2009, adopted the Right to Education Act as a justiciable legal entitlement for children in the age group of 6-14 years.

The RTE Act clearly laid down muchneeded norms for physical infrastructure; including classrooms, toilets, boundary walls, playgrounds, and the like, as well as for teacher-pupil ratios in both the primary and upper-primary stages of education, covering grades I-VIII. The Act has various other provisions as well and some of those, under the head of ‘Curriculum and evaluation procedure’, d i r e c t ly r e l a t e t o t h e educational experiences of a child. These are of grave importance from the perspective of equity and learning.

These include, among others, that the curriculum and the evaluation procedures shall take into consideration (i) conformity with the values enshrined in the constitution; (ii) the building up of a child’s knowledge, potentiality and talent, (iii) learning through activities, discovery and exploration in a childfriendly and child-centred manner; (iv) medium of instructions shall, as far as practicable, be in child’s

mother tongue; and (v) making the child free of fear, trauma and anxiety and helping the child to express views freely.

These are the RTE provisions that define the spirit of the law and, unfortunately, these are the aspects that have remained largely untouched in terms of the RTE compliance and reporting, whether by the government or by civil society groups.

There is no doubt that these are far more difficult to accomplish, monitor, measure and act upon. These are also far more political: it is easy to analyse publicly available data on infrastructure and teachers and advocate for better compliance, but it is much more difficult to go to schools and understand how ‘child-unfriendly’ the pedagogical process can be; or how discrimination is common and remains completely unrecognised.

The ver y political economy of power and structural inequalities that have allowed rigid and hierarchical pedagogies to continue and thrive also prevents open exploration and reporting on these issues. But then, these are the very issues that are forcing exclusion and damaging learning. Unless we pay attention to these, we cannot address the issue of education.

Let me share a few instances from our research studies in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar to unpack what I am trying to say.

In Bihar, we were implementing an actionresearch mentoringbased programme where our mentors were going to a small number of gover nment schools to implement a theme-based module with the objective of developing critical thinking skills among children of grades VI and VII. The idea was also to demonstrate that it is possible to use mentoringbased active pedagogical practices in ‘normal’, lowresourced gover nment schools.

One of the major challenges that the mentors faced was the ‘culture of silence’ among children who were not at all used to saying or expressing anything, let alone question anything. Our colleague, Ranjeeta, described it aptly in an interview, saying, “I faced initial resistance when I insisted that children would have to think, reflect and discuss rather than just listen because they viewed ‘thinking’ also as a chore that they were not used to doing.”

The absence of any form of discursive pedagogy – which is crucial for developing critical skills

– is fairly common across all kinds of schools all over India.

For instance, it is not unusual for both private schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas (central schools) to set aside the exercises where children are expected to think and take a position rather than just memorise information. One clear example comes from the way the chapters on ‘diversity’ and ‘equality’ in the social science textbooks starting from grade V are taught. All portions that ask children to take a position on these issues are marked as ‘not-important’ by teachers with respect to examinations.

The main reason for this is the belief that the questions with no one correct answer cannot be ‘tested’ and, therefore, children need not ‘prepare’ them for tests. Children obviously take the cue and consider these bits unimportant in general, choosing to spend their energy memorising facts rather than learning to build opinions, right from a young age.

This, too, is a violation of the right to education and is damaging to learning as it prevents children from learning about the “values enshrined in our constitution”. This also implies that even without deleting such chapters

India has changed, almost unrecognizably

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he collective sigh of Wars, has moved steadily relief in the corridors from building a common of power in western market to facilitate crossEurope at the easy re-election border trade to insisting on of President Emmanuel complex regulations made Macron in France has by officials in Brussels. proved remarkably short- The biggest casualty has lived. There is now a been national sovereignty, a growing realization that the sacrifice initially acceptable emphatic nature of Macron’s to the technocratic elite victory was illusory and but, increasingly, a cause the danger signs of an of resentment to a growing uncertain nature are there section of the population for all who care to look. that feels vulnerable and Apart from the fact that an left out. Despite it being ultra-nationalist candidate c o nve r t e d i n t o a c u s s managed to secure as much word and often equated as 42 per cent of the popular with authoritarian fascism vote, what is worrying the or decried as populism, European establishment nationalism continues to most is the total collapse exercise a powerful appeal of the established Centre- in the member-states of Left and the Centre-Right the EU. parties, a phenomenon The French example that, if repeated in the is instructive. If a relatively forthcoming elections to small country — by the the legislature, could lead ex a c t i n g s t a n d a r d s o f to profound instability India — is so beset by in the coming years and the different challenges of give a further fillip to the governance, what hope is extreme Left and Right. there for a gigantic India?

Many decades ago, Charles The question isn’t contrived. de Gaulle had bitterly Since Independence or even complained that France was during the turbulence of inherently ‘ungovernable’— the movement for national a complaint that was at the i n d e p e n d e n c e, m a n y time viewed as the ranting notables have echoed de of a military man. Now, Gaulle’s fear of a country it is felt in some circles at being ‘ungovernable.’ The least that de Gaulle was fear was most in evidence prescient in his diagnosis of during the 1960s and the the French malaise. early 1970s when slow Many explanations growth, crippling food have been proffered to shortages, and an overdose explain the churning in o f s o c i a l i s t - i n s p i r e d France — described by an State controls led to the Oxford historian, Sudhir erosion of the Congress Hazareesingh, as a tussle Par ty’s near-monopoly between order and liberty. on political power. It was It is, of course, interesting in this context that the to locate the roots of the economist, John Kenneth conflicting impulses to the Galbraith, who also served different political traditions as the ambassador of the of France, dating back to the United States of America revolution of 1789 and its to India, had described aftermath. However, beyond India as a “functioning the national specificities, anarchy”. The subtext what has emerged clearly is was that it wouldn’t take that there are no one-size- extraordinary effort to make fits-all solutions to complex the country dysfunctional. issues of governance, more The pessimism was echoed so if the voting patterns b y V. S. N a i p a u l , w h o become so volatile. The dubbed India a land of a E u r o p e a n U n i o n , i n “million mutinies”. particular, has cause to With preparations for i n t r o s p e c t . T h e b o dy, a joyous celebration of 75 forged in the aftermath years of Independence, of two devastating World India appears to have Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in

come out of the rut.

There are sectional fears that the Indian economy is fragile enough for it to go in the direction of Sri Lanka. Equally, some have expressed concern that the vitality of Indian democracy has been compromised and become illiberal and authoritarian.

However, this alarmism doesn’t appear to have infected the popular mood.

Riding on a wave of overall optimism over the future, the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains extremely high.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party may be anathema to the cosmopolitan classes and the pitifully small (but globally influential) Woke activists, but it has established a very impressive record of electoral victories.

A cocky generation that wasn’t exposed to the gloom of an earlier era has put its faith in India’s emergence a s a g l o b a l p owe r o f consequence.

To a t t e m p t a n explanation of this phenomenon in terms of either the Marxist notion of ‘false consciousness’ or more contemporary versions of media manipulation seems facile. The faith in the future of India, which often converges in a belief in the prime minister’s magic touch, is very real. It may not be that evident in West Bengal where the fruits of economic growth have been inadequately sampled. In most other parts of India, however, the physical reality of upgraded infrastructure, efficient banking, moderate taxation and an explosion in consumer choice have turned age-old scepticism and despondency to hope and optimism.

What often strikes We s t e r n o b s e r ve r s a s unfamiliar (or even bizarre) is that India’s increasing exposure to globalization hasn’t generated the type of backlash as, say, witnessed in France. It is also paradoxical that the Modi government’s sustained global outreach any of the columns do not

from the syllabus, their relevance can be weakened simply by not following the appropriate pedagogy that is suggested in the notes for teachers in those textbooks.

Let us now take the example of language and medium of instruction from our Andhra study. The state followed a policy where all students had a right to choose either Telugu or English as their medium of instruction when entering class VI. More often than not, however, it was not a choice.

Both parents and teachers told us that the school decided based on the ‘backg round’ and ‘potential’ of the student, which meant that all children coming from the poorest and most deprived families were streamed towards the Telugu medium.

This, consequently, meant that the Telugu-medium students needed extra attention from teachers since they had less support and resources at home.

However, we saw the contrary in the classes, which were often held together for both the sets of students. Although the use of Telugu was common because of teachers’ low proficiency in English, the focus was on the Englishmedium children, often resulting in the humiliation of Telugu-medium children for not knowing enough.

In our focus group discussions with out-ofschool adolescents, it came out clearly how the titles of ‘slow-learner’ and ‘dullard’, coupled with experiences of corporal punishment in their schools, pushed them out of school. This is, indeed, another violation of their right to education as their experiences had been anything but ‘free of fear, trauma and anxiety’.

Therefore, it is time for us to talk about the Right to Education Act with reference to its letter and spirit in its entirely, and not get lost in the mode of compliance to easily measurable provisions. This becomes relevant even in our efforts to advocate for the extension of the Right to Education to secondary education.

The question we need to ask ourselves is whether we simply want an extension of the ‘Right’, in terms of defining legal entitlements, or do we also want the realisation of this ‘Right’.

While securing legal entitlements are critical, it is important to do so in a manner in which the accountability extends itself to the legal entitlements in their entirety and institutional arrangements are put in place for securing that right.

Jyotsna Jha heads the Bangalore-based Centre for Budget and Policy Studies.

(As published in The Wire)

Religion: Inside out

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is complemented by the rom our earliest such thinker is Dietrich neo-nationalist rhetoric memories we can Bonhoeffer, a protestant of Atmanirbhar Bharat. retrieve what we saint, philosopher and In foreign policy, too, the learnt in our schooling – theologian succinctly universalist rhetoric of to read, write, arithmetic, u s e d “ Re l i g i o n - l e s s the Jawaharlal Nehru era, what is good behavior C h r i s t i a n i t y ” – a n when the country was still and what is bad behavior; i n q u i r y t h a t g o e s struggling to preserve its imbued moral values and beyond Christianity as integrity and simultaneously ethical principles while a religion. Osho, one build institutions, has been participating in worships of the great thinkers, replaced by a policy of i n t e m p l e, m o s q u e, w h i l e a r t i c u l a t i n g putting national interests church, gurdwara and a b o u t r e l i g i o n s a i d above ever ything else. s y n a g o g u e. T h o u g h that: “Tr ue religion Likewise, the belief that w e c l a i m t o h a v e can only be one, just prosperity will automatically learnt much from past like science. You don’t generate support for social experience, where are have a Mohammedan liberalism and all that it we now? Are we better physics, a Hindu physics, involves has been frontally ourselves today is the a Christian physics … c h a l l e n g e d . T h e r e i s, question that we should But that’s what religions instead, an explosion of ask and seek answer? have done … they have cultural pride and even Our answer should never made the whole earth a exceptionalism. The earlier be in favor of one body madhouse. If science is defensiveness over Hindu of people over another one, then why should identity has been replaced or trying to balance or the science of the inner by aggressive assertions of accommodate, but ought not be one, too?” These Hindutva. to revolve around one wise statements need What is particularly question that pushes us deeper probing. Amidst striking is that this 21st- to ask: Is our education this confluence, Seneca, century nationalism hasn’t or religion or mores or a renowned philosopher necessarily followed a culture or tradition or beautifully articulated profound departure from the ideology or belief system t h a t : “ R e l i g i o n i s past. Before Modi assumed enabled us to become or regarded by the common charge in 2014, there were to be better people? people as true, by the interesting debates over Religion is at the core wise as false, and by the the diminishing capacity of all the contestations rulers as useful.” Depth of the State apparatus to that we have globally and of wisdom that merits deliver services and welfare. more particularly we as deeper inquiry, probing Much of this debate also Indians confront in our and contemplation. centred on corr uption. day-to-day existence.

To sum up, let me In the eight years at the Religion per see has bring to the fore Thomas helm, Modi has certainly b e e n i n t e r p r e t e d i n Easley in his own ways whittled down the scope such ways to suit the reiterates that “In the and the responsibilities of whims and fancies of end, it’s not what we the State. The privatization the priests, theologians believe; it’s how we of Air India is a shining and politicians deviating behave that constitutes example. However, as was from the very essence good or bade behavior demonstrated during the and core principles. As Covid-19 pandemic, it was a result, religion has …there is no difference the State apparatus that replaced humanity and, between people, only was put on overdrive to in its place, pitched a difference in levels manage healthcare, deliver lust for material things, of awareness of nonfree rations to some two- power and authority. attachment, of seeing thirds of the population, and C o r e e t h i c a l va l u e s through ourselves into provide free vaccinations to such as compassion, a world without us in it. the entire adult population. ser vice, love, peace, A world we can better India, it would seem, j u s t i c e , h o n e s t y, ourselves unhindered has changed, sometimes dignity and equality b y t h e a p p r ova l o r unrecognizably. The change, h ave b e e n s h e l ve d . disapproval of external however, has been managed H u m a n - c o n s t r u c t e d interpretations of good with great dexterity and religions have enslaved and bad. The point, the compassion. It could be humans to ideological, goal of betterment, is argued that the prescriptions theological, political and how to live with each of the globalist evangelists philosophical tenets and other, not change each other.” lack these gover nance premises. attributes.

Dr. I. John I’m reminded of a Mohan Razu Swapan Dasgupta few who viewed religion Professor of (As published in The not in traditional ways Social Ethics Telegraph India) but in different ways: One reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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North India reels under intense Cong calls for reset of economic policies heatwave; red alert for Rajasthan

Congress leader P Chidambaram addresses a press conference in Udaipur, Saturday. (PTI)

“The Ukraine war has added to our problems, but we should have taken pre-emptive action. I don’t think simple lame excuses like the Ukraine war can explain why there is high CPI and WPI inflation,” he said. Chidambaram said the Congress will plead for sensible economic policies.

The former finance minister said a Congressled government ushered in a new era of liberalisation in 1991. The country has reaped enormous benefits in terms of wealth creation, new businesses and new entrepreneurs, a huge middle

Protest at Kashmiri Pandit camp in Sheikhpora continues

Kashmiri Pandits stage protest against the killing of Rahul Bhat at Sheikhpora, near Srinagar, Saturday, (PTI)

SHEIKHPORA (J-K), MAY 14 (PTI): Fear and anger were writ large on the faces of Kashmiri Pandit employees and their family members as they continued their protest on Saturday at the Sheikhpora transit camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district against the killing of Rahul Bhat and demanding their relocation to safer places outside Kashmir Valley.

A posse of security forces personnel stood guard outside the camp, ostensibly for their protection. The protesters, however, claimed

that the security forces personnel prevented them from taking out a protest march.

T h e c a m p, w h i c h houses the families of Bhat and other Kashmir Pandits who were employed under the prime minister’s package in 2008, has become an epicentre of protests in the aftermath of the killing Bhat, who was shot dead by terrorists in his office in Chadoora on Thursday.

The protesters have been demanding their relocation to safe environments in the wake of a spurt in the attacks on the minority

K’taka Cong mulls fielding Priyanka for Rajya Sabha

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

BENGALURU, MAY 14 (IANS): Karnataka Congress is contemplating to field Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for the Rajya Sabha from the state to boost the party ahead of next year’s Assembly elections.

Sources in the Congress confirmed that its state unit chief D.K. Shivakumar and Opposition leader Siddaramaiah have already approached Priyanka Gandhi on this matter.

They have reportedly explained to the Congress leader that her g randmother late Indira Gandhi and mother Sonia Gandhi had earlier contested elections from Karnataka and emerged victorious.

While Indira Gandhi had contested from Chikkamagaluru in 1978, Sonia Gandhi contested from Ballari in 1999.

Their arrival in the state’s political arena had worked well for the Congress in terms of election results. Hence, the Congress

now wants to field Priyanka Gandhi for the Rajya Sabha from the state.

Sources in the Congress said that Priyanka Gandhi has assured to take a call on the matter after discussing it with the senior party leaders.

Meanwhile, Shobha Karandlaje, BJP MP and Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, welcomed Congress’ plan to field Priyanka Gandhi for the Upper House. “Priyanka Gandhi would be the third generation contestant from the Gandhi family to enter the Parliament. I welcome her,” she stated.

However, she also said that instead of entering the Parliament through backdoors by getting elected to the Rajya Sabha, she should contest the Lok Sabha elections from any of the constituencies in Karnataka.

“The situation of Congress is not good. She could rejuvenate it,” she underlined.

community members in the valley.

On Saturday, over a hundred employees -- men and women -- sat under a large makeshift tent, in order to protect themselves from the scorching heat prevalent across the valley, as they protested against Bhat’s killing as well to press for the acceptance of their demands.

So far, they said, there were no visible signs of any resolution to the problems.

“This is the failure of both the central as well as the union territory governments. This is the ninth killing (of minority community members), we are facing huge problems, but there is no redressal,” Vimal, a Kashmiri pandit employee, told PTI at the camp.

He said for the migrant employees to work freely, a safe and secure environment should be created. “There has to have fool-proof security arrangements for us to work. We cannot work like this and so, we are planning to submit mass resignations,” Vimal said.

Covid, Ukraine war behind price rise: Rajnath

should be proportionate reservation for SC, ST and OBC women.

Addressing a media briefing on the deliberations of the panel on social justice and empowerment formed by party chief Sonia Gandhi to lead discussions on this issue at the Congress’ three-day ‘Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir’ here, senior leader and Union minister Salman Khurshid said establishing a social justice advisory council to the Congress president has also been recommended by the panel.

There will be an attached department that will collect data for “social engineering” and will make it available for Pradesh Congress Committees (PCCs) and other party units, said Khurshid, who is the convenor of the panel on social justice and empowerment.

Social justice is a principled commitment but the basic instrument for that is “social engineering”, he said.

NIA conducts raids in 4 places in Kashmir Arrests two overground workers of terror group TRF SRINAGAR, MAY 14 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at four locations in Kashmir Valley in connection with a terror conspiracy case and arrested two overground workers of The Resistance Force (TRF), a front of Pakistan-based Lashkar-eTaiba (LeT), an official said.

The searches were carried out at four locations -one each in north Kashmir’s Baramulla and Kupwara districts and south Kashmir’s Pulwama and Shopian districts -- a spokesperson of the NIA said.

The official said digital devices such as mobile phones, laptop, SIM cards and memory cards and incriminating material used for fabrication of improvised explosive devices, jihadi literature and posters have been seized during the searches.

The NIA identified the arrested overground workers (OGWs) as Muzamil Mushtaq Bhat of Baramulla and Fayaz Ahmad Khan of Kupwara and said they were in contact with their Pakistan-based handlers for providing logistic support for terrorist activities, spreading terrorist propaganda, radicalising and recruiting new members of TRF. The case registered by the NIA on November 18 last year relates to activities of TRF and its self-styled commander Sajjad Gul, who has been actively radicalising, motivating and recruiting youngsters in Jammu and Kashmir for indulging in violent activities in the Union Territory and other parts of the country, the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said Gul, along with other associate commanders of the LeT, has been recruiting OGWs to conduct reconnaissance, coordinating and transporting arms, ammunition and explosives to support the terrorists of LeT and TRF.

TSearing heatwave gripped North India as temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in many parts, while pockets of Delhi saw an upwards of 47 degrees Celsius, with little relief expected in the next couple of days.

Jammu recorded the season’s hottest day at 43.5 degrees Celsius, while a red alert has been sounded for several districts of Rajasthan where Dholpur turned into a hot cauldron on Saturday with mercury rising to 48.5 degrees Celsius.

In Delhi, the mercury reached a near unbearable high of 47.2 degrees Celsius at Mungeshpur and 47 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh, both at least seven notches above the normal.The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi’s base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius, which was five notches above the normal and the highest this season so far. The mercury rose to 46.9 degrees Celsius at Sports Complex, 46.4 degrees Celsius at Pitampura, 45.8 degrees Celsius at Jafarpur and 45.4 degrees Celsius at Ridge and Ayanagar.

All weather stations in the capital recorded a heatwave day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Weather forecasters predicted the heatwave spell to worsen on Sunday even as they issued an ‘orange’ alert to caution people. This is the fifth heatwave in the capital this summer.

The IMD uses four colour codes for weather warnings -- green (no ac-

Boys take a bath in a tubewell to beat the heat on a hot summer day, in Jalandhar, Saturday. (PTI)

tion needed), yellow (watch and stay updated), orange (be prepared) and red (take action).

With scanty rains owing to feeble western disturbances, Delhi had recorded its second hottest April this year since 1951 with a monthly average maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius.

The IMD said a thunderstorm or a dust storm is likely in the national capital on Monday.

As far as the water supply is concerned, officials said the production capacity at Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla water treatment plants had reduced to 85 per cent and that it could further decrease to 75 per cent on Sunday.

A Delhi Jal Board official said it has already resorted to water rationing.

Meanwhile, in Rajasthan, 23 cities recorded

maximum temperature above 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

Sriganganagar recorded 48.3 degrees Celsius followed by 48.2 degrees in Bikaner, 47.9 degrees in Karauli, 47.8 degrees in Sangaria, 47.5 degrees in Churu, 47.4 degrees each in Jaisalmer and Phalodi, 47.3 degrees each in Alwar and Pilani, 47 degrees in Nagaur, 46.9 degrees in Sawai Madhopur, 46.8 in Anta, 46.5 in Bundi. Jaipur recorded 45.6 degrees Celsius. The department has forecast for severe heat wave condition (red alert) in Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner and Churu districts on Sunday. An orange alert for severe heat wave condition has been issued for Sunday for Jhunjhunu, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Bundi, Kota, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Nagaur districts.

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Even developed countries like the USA and China are not untouched by inflation, he said according to a press release.

“Inflation has increased in the country due to coronavirus and the Ukraine crisis,” he said addressing a programme organised by the Lucknow Intellectual Foundation.

Singh said the economy has been affected due to COVID-19, prices have increased slightly and steps have been taken to deal with the challenges.

The Reserve Bank has also taken steps to reduce inflation, whose results will be out soon, he said.

“Many agency surveys are showing that India is the fastest growing economy.

Our government has signed a major free trade agreement with Australia,” he said.

According to the press release, Rajnath also claimed that efforts made by the BJP government to check the coronavirus crisis have been appreciated by the World Health Organization.

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The Congress leader said the external situation has added to the pressures on the economy. “The government appears clueless on the ways to deal with these developments,” he said.

Chidambaram dismissed the government’s claim that the Ukraine-Russia war has fuelled inflation, saying the rise in oil prices cannot be blamed for the high inflation as a similar situation prevailed even before the war.

class, millions of jobs, exports and lifting 27 crore people out of poverty during a 10-year period.

Chidambaram said a slower rate of growth has been the “hallmark” of the present government in the last eight years, and the post-pandemic recovery has been “indifferent and halting”.

Cong set to provide 50 pc representation to SCs, STs, OBCs minorities at all levels in organisation: The Congress is set to provide 50 per cent representation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs and minorities at all levels in the party organisation as part of its social engineering efforts to win back the confidence of the weaker sections.

In a change in stance on “quota within quota” in the women’s reservation bill, the party is likely to resolve to demand that from out of the reservation for women in Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies, there

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U DA I P U R , M AY 1 4 (PTI): Expressing “extreme concern” over the state of the economy, senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram on Saturday called for a recalibration of the economic policies while taking into account global and domestic developments.

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Chidambaram, who is the convener of the group deliberating on economic issues at the Congress’ three-day ‘Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir’, said the government has completely failed on the economic front and is clueless on how to set things right. The government is fuelling inflation and unemployment and the

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NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty God comforts them.”

ZB (N): Zeliangrong Baudi (N) through its president CR Zeliang has mourned the demise of AK Lungalang and said that he has left behind his best contributions as a legacy for the Nagas.

ZB (N) said late Lungalang life “becomes a history of struggle and of inspiration of hope and example for the living Nagas.”

Baudi said late leader experienced and tasted life as a soldier, worker and leader of the Naga people and nation since his youthful life till his last breath.

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ZB (N) prayed that the bereaved family and relatives find solace and grace of the divine and get the strength to bear the loss.

ZCM&N: Zelu Council Manipur & Nagaland (ZCM&N) expressed grief over the demise of late AK Lungalang.

In a condolence message, NCM&N chairman Rangom Hau described late Lungalang as “a remarkable, courageous, visionary and peace-loving man,” who immensely contributed for the cause of Naga nation in general and Zeliangrong community in particular.

ZCM&N stated that his immense contributions and selfless sacrifices would be an inspiration for the younger generation. The

council also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.

ZMON: Zeliangrong Mipui Organization, Nagaland (NMON) through its president Apeuna Iheilung and general secretary Aluile Hegui expressed sorrow over the demise of late AK Lungalang.

ZMON said “our Nation” has lost a man with high capabilities and national spirit.

It said that the loss of “our dynamic leader” was an “extreme blow” not only to Zeliangrong community but to the Nagas in general. ZMON said late Lungalang’s dedication and sacrifices rendered to “our people and for the Naga Nation shall forever be cherished.”

(From p-1) Addressing the programme, Ao Senden president Chubawati Longchar and Sumi Hoho president Nikheto Jimomi also called for unity of all sections of people and appealed every-

one to stand together and extend support to CNTC to strengthen its activities for the welfare of Naga society.

Lotha Hoho chairman Mhondamo Ovung welcomed the delegates while a special prayer for all leaders

under CNTC family was offered by Wokha Town Baptist Church pastor Rev Abemo Jungio.

Colourful performances were also presented on the occasion by the three tribes – Ao, Lotha and Sumi.

Landowners ask Indian Army to vacate land

(From p-1) The landowners claimed that a sale and lease deed was proposed

by Dimapur deputy commissioner (DC) on April 8, 2016 to the defence authorities, alleging that a draft was prepared in this regard without consulting them, whereby the rate was fixed as per the rate that prevailed in the 1990s.

The landowners said they had submitted a representation to the DC on July 12, 2017, requesting

revision of the rate to Rs 700 per square feet as per the prevailing market rate.

Thereafter, a meeting was convened where defence authorities failed to appear.

The landowners then submitted another representation to the DC seeking eviction of RMS from the land.

Then, after several meetings between the landowners and civil administration, the rate of the land was renegotiated to Rs 435 per square feet on October

9, 2018 and the same made known to the Defence Estate Officer by the DC. The landowners however regretted that despite repeated reminders and communication, the district administration and Defence Estate Officer representing the Indian Army had turned deaf ears to their demands, whereby leaving them with no option but to demand vacating the land.

They war ned that forceful eviction would be initiated in due course of

time if their demand was not met.

The landowners also declared that they were no more interested in selling their land, but wanted to take back their land with rent paid by the Indian Army for keeping the land under possession for 56 years.

According to the landowners, approximately 1.98 acres (87,120 square feet) of land was illegally occupied by the Indian Army and used as RMS Water Supply.

Niuland district admn suspends site permits

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The district administration being the nerve centre of the government machinery at the district level, the DC stated that the locations of the government premises were not only strategically crucial in terms of security and maintenance of law and order in district, but also reflected the face of the government machinery.

Therefore, he ruled that such government premises required top priority in maintenance of security, safety, sanctity, privacy and keeping it free from any type of encumbrance, encroachments and hindrances.

However, he observed that rampant mushrooming of private buildings due to

random issuance of site permits and illegal construction was not only causing hindrances to proper maintenance and future development, but also posing a potential threat to the security, safety, sanctity and privacy of the government premises.

With the upgrade of Niuland as the 14th district of Nagaland, the DC said there was an urgent need to ensure that the existing government land, especially the crucial locations of the government premises, were free from all type of encroachments and encumbrances for proper development of Niuland town as a fullfledged district headquarter.

As per the condition No.02 of the Site Permit/ Agreement, he specified that

the government was empowered to take back the government land allotted under such site permits as and when necessity arose as it read “The Government will take over the land duly allotted to the individual basing on the necessity for government purposes. But no alternative site shall be allotted except in some special category”.

And after careful examination of the scenario and consultative meeting conducted with relevant stakeholders in the matter, the DC said he was satisfied that the necessity had arisen to take over such government land issued under the site permits to maintain the security, safety, sanctity, privacy and proper development of such government premises.

Non-commercial construction in education institutions to draw less GST NEW DELHI, MAY 14 (AGENCIES): Construction of buildings, such as hostels, principal’s bungalow and staff quarters, in educational institutions is taxable at lower rate of goods and ser vices tax (GST), if the structures are not used for commercial activities than those for normal business purposes, ruled Gujarat Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR).

The court ruled that such buildings would draw 12 per cent GST, and not 18 per cent levied for other construction activities. It should be noted that education draws zero GST, while construction work and the iputs used therein attract tax.

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(From p-1) Expressing deep pain over the demise of AK Lungalang, ato kilonser Th Muivah described him described as “a complete man filled with integrity, dignity and also a good-humoured person.”

In a condolence message to Mrs. Idaigumle Lungalang, Th. Muivah said late Luangalang’s journey in the Naga national movement was a legacy that would be “an inspiration to the younger generations in all ways of life, specially the unwavering national spirit in trying tomes of the Naga national struggle.”

“His contributions and achievements in building the nation shall be cherished in all days to come,” said Th. Muivah.

CNTC urges state govt to start oil exploration

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formation of CNTC was not against any other tribe(s) but only for promoting unity and setting good examples to lead the Nagas.

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a number of taxes... and you must be seeing that the Reserve Bank is slowly increasing the interest rates.”

“Taking all these measures into account, I think that we are broadly in a good situation economically and will be able to keep inflation under control in the medium term,” he added.

“It doesn’t mean that we don’t have problems still. There are problems, the oil prices have increased throughout, there are problems due to that,” he further added. On the economic recovery post-COVID-19 pandemic, Sanyal highlighted a number of steps taken by the government, saying that a lot of sectors, like tourism, which were shut down, are

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coming back. “So, broadly, I would say that the pace in our economic system, has come back, for the most part,” Sanyal said, adding, “And this year, according to IMF, our economy might see economic growth of 8.2 per cent, it is the fastest in the world and I would say that it means that broadly we are now out of the turbulence that occured due to the pandemic.”

During the convocation ceremony, Sanyal congratulated the passing out students, while emphasizing on the importance and challenges in making choices.

The Principal Economic Advisor gave the example of the mechanism through which the government went through in March 2020, in order to arrive at the decision of imposing the nationwide lockdown. “We knew something very bad had happened in China, the Chinese weren’t very clear about what it was. We just saw these video clips, as many of you have on social media,” Sanyal said.

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Imchen however, said once election is held in 2023, he will not resign if elected.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 14 (ANI): Saying that India has broadly come out of the turbulence that occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Principal Economic Advisor (PEA) to Government of India Sanjeev Sanyal on Friday asserted that a number of steps are being taken by the government to address the rising inflation.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of a convocation ceremony he was attending as the Chief Guest at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Kashipur, Sanyal said that a speed up in the economic recovery can be seen.

IIM Kashipur was set up by the Government of India in 2011 and offers a number of courses in business administration.

Speaking about the measures taken to deal with inflation, Sanyal said, “We are taking a number of steps, on one side, as you know we have extended the free ration distribution that was introduced, on the other hand, in November, we had reduced

NEW DELHI, MAY 14 (AGECICES): India’s online doorstep fuel delivery service provider, FuelBuddy, has launched its services in the North Eastern part of India. In order to streamline its operations across the seven sisters, FuelBuddy has joined hands with Apna Pump to expand its presence across the region. The expansion is backed by an investment of Rs. 35 crore and promises an employment opportunity for 300 locals.

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Lankan PM Wickremesinghe calls for Russians withdraw from Kharkiv, batter east bipartisanship as Cabinet takes shape

KYIV, MAY 14 (AP): Russian troops are withdrawing from Ukraine’s second-largest city after weeks of heavy bombardment, the Ukrainian military said Saturday, as Kyiv and Moscow’s forces engaged in a grinding battle for the country’s eastern industrial heartland.

U k r a i n e ’s ge n e r a l staff said the Russians were pulling back from the northeastern city of Kharkiv and focusing on guarding supply routes, while launching mortar, artillery and airstrikes in the eastern Donetsk province in order to “deplete Ukrainian forces and destroy fortifications.”

Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Ukraine was “entering a new - long-term - phase of the war.”

As the country’s top prosecutor put a Russian soldier on trial for war crimes, the first of dozens that could face charges, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainians were doing their “maximum” to drive out the invaders and that the outcome of the war would depend on support from Europe and other allies.

“No one today can predict how long this war will last,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address late Friday.

Russia’s offensive in

launched a counteroffensive near Izyum, a city 125 kilometers (78 miles) south of Kharkiv that has been under effective Russian control since at least the beginning of April.

Fighting was fierce on the Siversky Donets River near the city of S eve r o d o n e t s k , w h e r e

Ukrainian army vehicles drive past the remains of a Russian tank in north Kharkiv on May 13, 2022.

the Donbas, a mining and industrial region which Moscow-backed separatists have partially controlled since 2014, appeared to be turning into a back-andforth slog with no major breakthroughs on either side.

After failing to capture Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, the Russian military decided to concentrate on the Donbas, but its troops have struggled to gain and hold ground.

Before the war, Ukraine had its most highly trained soldiers in the region to stave off the Russia-backed rebels.

Russia has captured some villages and towns during its invasion. The Ukrainian military chief for the Donbas’ Luhansk province said Friday that Russian troops had nearly full control of Rubizhne, a city with a prewar population of around 55,000.

Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s forces had also

made progress, retaking six Ukrainian towns or villages in the past day.

Western officials said Ukraine had driven Russian forces back around Kharkiv.

The largely Russianspeaking city was a Russian key military objective in the early phase of the war, when Moscow was still hoping to capture and hold major Ukrainian cities.

The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington-based think tank, said Ukraine “appears to have won the Battle of Kharkiv.”

It said, “Ukrainian forces prevented Russian troops from encircling, let alone seizing Kharkiv, and then expelled them from around the city.”

Regional gover nor Oleh Sinegubov said in a post on the Telegram messaging app that there had been no shelling attacks on Kharkiv in the past day.

He said Ukraine had

Jerusalem violence: Palestinian man dies of head wound

FILE - Israeli police carry a Palestinian protester during clashes at the Al Aqsa Mosque on April 22, 2022.

J E R U S A L E M , M AY 14 (AP): A 21-year-old Palestinian man died on Saturday from a head wound sustained last month after Israeli police fired rubber bullets at stone-throwing Palestinian demonstrators during violence at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site.

I s r a e l ’s H a d a s s a h hospital announced the death early Saturday, saying only that Waleed Shareef had died weeks after being

hospitalised with severe head injuries. His family confirmed the death.

Shareef was injured on April 22 in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound — the site of repeated confrontations between Israeli forces and Palestinian demonstrators in recent weeks.

Amateur video from the time shows a large group of Palestinians running away from the direction o f h e av y I s r a e l i f i r e.

Immediately after one shot, Shareef is seen falling on his face and lying motionless on the ground. Israeli police quickly evacuated him.

At the time, police fired sponge-tipped bullets to disperse a crowd of masked Palestinians that it said was throwing stones and fireworks toward police and near the Western Wall — Judaism’s most holy prayer site.

Palestinian witnesses and Shareef ’s family say he was shot in the head with a rubber bullet, while Israeli authorities have suggested he died from injuries sustained when he fell on the ground. Hadassah officials on Saturday declined to give a precise cause of the head injury.

The family’s lawyer, Firas Jebreeni, said the family has rejected an Israeli request for an autopsy, but that police refused to let them see the body and removed it without permission to Israel’s main forensics institute.

Ukraine has launched counterattacks but failed to halt Russia’s advance, said Oleh Zhdanov, an independent Ukrainian military analyst.

“The fate of a large portion of the Ukrainian army is being decided — there are about 40,000 Ukrainian soldiers,” he said.

Russia takes losses in failed river crossing, officials say

Russian forces suffered heavy losses in a Ukrainian attack that destroyed a pontoon bridge they were using to try to cross a river in the east, Ukrainian and British officials said in another sign of Moscow’s struggle to salvage a war gone awry.

Ukrainian authorities, meanwhile, opened the first war crimes trial of the conflict Friday. The defendant, a captured Russian soldier, stands accused of shooting to death a 62-year-old civilian in the early days of the war.

The trial got underway as Russia’s offensive in the Donbas, Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, seemed to turn increasingly into a grinding war of attrition.

Ukraine’s airbor ne command released photos and video of what it said was a damaged Russian pontoon bridge over the Siversky Donets River in

UAE gets new president D U BA I , M AY 1 4 (AP): Rulers in the United Arab Emirates a n n o u n c e d Mohammed S a t u r d a y bin Zayed that they unanimously appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the president of this hereditarily ruled nation on the Arabian Peninsula.The state-run WAM news agency said the rulers of the country’s seven sheikhdoms made the decision at a meeting held in Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi.

It comes after the late President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died Friday. The transition of power marks only the third time this U.S.-allied nation of seven sheikhdoms has selected a president since becoming an independent nation in 1971.

The last, which saw Sheikh Khalifa take over for both his and Sheikh Mohammed’s father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, came after his death in 2004.

Bilohorivka and several destroyed or damaged Russian military vehicles nearby — the Ukrainians said they destroyed at least 73 tanks and other military equipment during the two-day battle earlier this week. The command said its troops “drowned the Russian occupiers.”

B r i t a i n’s D e f e n s e Ministry said Russia lost “significant armored maneuver elements” of at least one battalion tactical group in the attack. A Russian battalion tactical group consists of about 1,000 troops. “ C o n d u c t i n g r ive r crossings in a contested environment is a highly risky maneuver and speaks to the pressure the Russian commanders are under to make progress in their operations in eastern Ukraine,” the ministr y said in its daily intelligence update.

FILE—Soldiers of the Bundeswehr’s 9th Panzer Training Brigade hold Panzerfaust 3 in Munster on February 7, 2022.

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Distributed among soldiers and, as of Oct. 18, 1944, to hastily trained elders and children of the Vo l k s s t u r m ( “ p e o p l e ’s storm,” Nazi Germany’s last-ditch national militia), the Panzerfaust required extraordinary courage to operate at its effective range and was not reliable enough to save the Reich from its ultimate doom on May 8 (or

May 9, depending on who you ask) the next year.

I t w a s , h o w e v e r, effective enough for postwar armies on either side of Iron Curtain to make improvements on its basic design. That includes the current German B u n d e s w e h r ( Fe d e r a l Ar med Forces) in the form of the Panzerfaust 3. After entering combat in Afghanistan with the B u n d e swe h r, t h e n ew generation of Panzerfausts is again battling Russian tanks … except that the people wielding the antitank weapons are Ukrainian.

In response to a 1973 order for a more powerful,

accurate semi-disposable weapon to replace the World War II-vintage PzF-44, capable of engaging the latest generation of Russian T-72 and T-80 tanks, the Dynomit Nobel Allgemeine Gesellschaft worked on this latest version of the antitank rocket from 1978 to 1995, though the Panzerfaust 3 was accepted by the Bundeswehr in 1992.

The modern Panzerfaust 3 is a tankkilling machine: It has since undergone technical upgrades to keep up with improvements in tanks, especially the Panzerfaust 3-T, which uses a dual hollow-charge tandem warhead, with a spike on the front of the warhead that can set off reactive armor and in so doing free a path for the main charge to reach and penetrate up to 31.5 inches of steel armor.

As a further improvement, the Panzerfaust 3-IT600 gets its designation from the user’s ability to engage enemy armored vehicles at up to 600 meters by using a Simrad Optonics sightingand-targeting mechanism.

Once fired, the warhead is sent on its way by a spring,

COLOMBO, MAY 14 (PTI): Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday appointed four members of the ruling party to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Cabinet, including G L Peiris as the Foreign Minister, even as the premier called for bipartisanship to tackle the island’s crippling economic crisis.

Dinesh Gunawardena h a s b e e n swo r n i n a s the Minister of Public administration, Peiris as the Foreign Minister, Prasanna Ranatunga as the Minister of Urban Development and housing and Kanchana Wijesekara as the Minister of Power and Energy.

It was the first appointment of an allparty interim government announced by the embattled President.

All four appointees came from Rajapaksa’s Sri

Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party.

Peiris was also the Foreign Minister in the former Mahinda Rajapaksaled Cabinet.

The SLPP has decided to offer crucial support to Wickremesinghe, who has just one seat in Parliament, to help him prove a majority in the House.

Most of the Opposition parties in Sri Lanka announced that they would not be joining the interim government led by Wickremesinghe.

Wickremesinghe in a letter to the main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa asked him to help in tackling the economic crisis by supporting the Wickremesinghe premiership.

Premadasa had made a last-ditch effort to be the prime minister ahead of

N Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles Covid S E O U L , M AY 1 4 ( AG E N C I E S ) : N o r t h Korea on Saturday reported 21 new deaths and 174,440 more people with fever symptoms as the country scrambles to slow the spread of COVID-19 across its unvaccinated population.

The new deaths and cases, which were from Friday, increased total numbers to 27 deaths and 524,440 illnesses amid a rapid spread of fever since late April. North Korea said 243,630 people had recovered and 280,810 remained in quarantine.

State media didn’t specify how many of the fever cases and deaths were confirmed as COVID-19 infections.

The country imposed what it described as maximum preventive measures on Thursday after confirming its first COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. It had previously held for more than two years to a widely doubted claim of a perfect record keeping out the virus that has spread to nearly every place in the world.

Cold War weapon wrecking Russian tanks in Ukraine K Y I V, M A Y 1 4 (AGENCIES): Though the Russian Army was once vaunted as the second-best military in the modern world, the greatly underestimated Ukrainian military has showed it up again and again, seemingly with only national pluck and a hodgepodge of donated weapons from sympathetic Western countries.

Among the borrowed Ukrainian arsenal, the Panzerfaust 3 has made an impressive showing against Russian armored columns.

What is this shoulder-fired antitank rocket, where did it come from, and why is it striking fear into Vladimir Putin’s soldiers?

The Panzerfaust originated in World War II: In 1943, with a resurgent Soviet army advancing on the Third Reich behind a phalanx of first-class tanks being produced in numbers that Germany has no hope of matching, Germany developed a small, simple, easy to use antitank weapon that could turn any wielder into a tank killer. Called the Panzerfaust (“armor fist”), it was essentially a tube that launched a rocket-

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Wickremesinghe.

Wickremesinghe asked Premadasa to forget political differences in the task of rebuilding the economy to stabilise the country.

Responding to the letter, Premadasa assured the Prime Minister that as a responsible Opposition they would be supporting the government in its efforts to tackle the economic crisis.

He has reiterated that his party would press for a government without the Rajapaksa brothers.

Premadasa’s SJB had resolved not to be part of the government claiming that Wickremesinghe lacked public approval to be the premier.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e lawyers’ body, BASL in a statement has called on Wickremesinghe to demonstrate his ability to establish consensus among all political par ties in parliament.

It has called for a timeline to implement constitutional reforms - the 21st Amendment and the abolition of the executive presidency.

The 21st Amendment is expected to annul the 20A which gave unfettered powers to President Rajapaksa after abolishing the 19th Amendment which made parliament powerful over the president.

but after about 16.5 feet, the rocket motor ignites and the safety disengages, allowing the warhead to explode on contact with its target.

The Panzerfaust 3-IT600 is 3 feet, 11 inches long and weighs 34 pounds, 6 ounces, of which 8 pounds, 10 ounces is the 110mmdiameter (4.3-inch diameter) warhead with Amatol/ Sindal high explosive.

Can a Panzerfaust 3 take on a Russian T-90?: These capabilities pale beside the 125mm (4.9-inch) main gun with a 1.86-mile range on Russia’s latest main battle tank, the T-90, in an open battlefield. As with the original PzF-44, however, Panzerfaust 3 operated on uneven ground, forested areas or urban environments by trained, motivated troops can be every bit as deadly as designed. Once under full production, the original Panzerfaust 3 cost $9,994, but the IT-600 version costs $11,108 apiece because of its computerized sight. A standard antitank round costs $297, but there is also a Bunkerfaust (“bunker fist”) round for use against static enemy positions. That costs $202.

Kim Jong Un attends a meeting on anti-virus strategies in Pyongyang on Saturday.

North Korean leader K i m Jo n g U n d u r i n g a ruling party Politburo meeting Saturday described the outbreak as a historically “great upheaval” and called for unity between the government and people to stabilize the outbreak as quickly as possible.

Officials during the meeting mainly discussed ways to swiftly distribute medical supplies the country has released from its emergency reserves, Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency said.

In a report presented to the Politburo, the North’s emergency epidemic office blamed most of the deaths on “mistakes like overmuch taking of drugs, bereft of scientific medical treatment.”

Kim, who said he was donating some of his private medicine supplies to help the anti-virus campaign, expressed optimism that the country could bring the outbreak under control, saying most transmissions are occurring within c o m mu n i t i e s t h a t a r e

isolated from one another and not spreading from region to region.

He called for officials to take lessons from the successful pandemic responses of other nations and picked an example in China, the North’s major ally.

China, however, has been facing pressure to change its so-called “zeroCOVID” strategy that has brought major cities to a standstill as it struggles to slow the fast-moving omicron variant.

Nor th Korea since Thursday has imposed steps aimed at restricting the movement of people and supplies between cities and counties, but state media’s descriptions of the measures indicate people aren’t being confined to their homes.

Experts say a failure to control the spread of COVID-19 could have devastating consequences in North Korea, considering the country’s poor health care system and that its 26 million people are largely unvaccinated.

Australia’s opposition party still maintaining polling lead C A N B E R R A , M AY 14 (IANS): Australia’s opposition Labor Party still maintains the lead as the campaign for the May 21 general elected has entered its final week.

According to the latest edition of Newspoll, the Labor Party holds a comfortable 54-46 lead over the Coalition on a twoparty preferred basis, reports Xinhua news agency.

It marks the 20th consecutive Newspoll where the Coalition has trailed the Labor since November 2020.

S i g n i f i c a n t l y, t h e Coalition has not been able to make any inroads since Prime Minister Scott Morrison called the election on April 10.

Newspoll found that 43 per cent of voters identified Morrison as their preferred Prime Minister and 42 per cent as Labor leader Anthony Albanese.

It represents a major sw i n g i n A l b a n e s e ’s favour from a 46-37 lead for Morrison at the end of April.

Scott Morrison (R) and Anthony Albanese shake hands at the third leaders’ debate in Sydney on May 11, 2022.

In a major shift of tone, Morrison promised to change his leadership style if re-elected.

Admitting he can be “a bit of a bulldozer”, Morrison promised to empathize more with Australians if given another term as the Prime Minister.

“I will seek to explain motives and my concerns and empathize a lot more.

But I tell you what, at the end of the day, what matters

most is I get the job done,” he told reporters on Saturday.

In response, Albanese, who on Saturday announced a Labor government would boost health spending

by A$970 million ($673 million), promised to unite the country.

“A bulldozer wrecks things. A bulldozer knocks things over. I’m a builder, that’s what I am,” he said.

“I will build things in this country.”

Gokulam Kerala retain I-League title

Gokulam Kerala celebrates its second successive I-League triumph. (AIFF media)

KOLKATA, MAY 14 (AGENCIES): Gokulam Kerala FC retained the ILeague crown in style by beating the home favourite Mohammedan Sporting 2-1 in the concluding round of the tournament, which was played in front of a vociferous 47,000 supporters at the giant Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.

Rishad and Emil Benny found the target for Gokulam Kerala FC, which topped the league table with 43 points from 18 matches. Marcus Joseph

provided the lone reply for Mohammedan SC, which finished second tallying 37 points, Sportstar reported.

In securing the record of becoming the first team in the I-League history to win back-to-back titles, Gokulam Kerala showed nice discipline and application to outclass a strong challenge from the local opponent.

Needing just a draw to retain the title, the Malabarians made a sedate start and tried to wear out the offensive plans of Mo-

India finish second in shooting at Deaflympics

hammedan Sporting by employing a defensive approach in the opening half.

G o k u l a m Ke r a l a could have fetched the lead against the run of play in the seventh minute when Alex Saji made a nice run from his defensive position to set up a low cross that was sent wide off an open goal by Tahir Zaman.

The GKFC goalkeeper Rakshit Dagar pulled off a nice save in the ninth minute to prevent Mohammedan Sporting midfielder Adnelo Rudovic’s curling

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freekick from going in.

Gokulam Kerala suffered a setback towards the end of the opening session when its prolific striker Jourdain Fletcher injured himself while making a long range-attempt in the 42nd minute.

Just when the odds appeared to be heavily stacked against Gokulam Kerala, the Malabarians broke off the shackles to make the second half their own.

The holder found the lead in the 49th minute

thanks to a wonderful assist from Luka Majcen.

The Slovenian forward, who had missed the last four matches of GKFC recovering from an injury, returned with a flourish and shaped up the team’s attack in absence of Fletcher.

He created the opportunity with a fine pass that released Rishad unmarked on top of the Mohammedan Sporting box.

The Gokulam Kerala winger made no mistake in firing a rasping grounder that found the bottom corner of the opponent’s net.

Luka emerged the true hero of the contest as he set up the winning goal with the same adeptness at the hour mark, this time to release Emil Benny unchallenged at the top of the Mohammedan Sporting box.

The latter made no mistake with his angular shot that wrapped the side of the net. The second goal became important after Mohammedan Sporting had levelled the issue from Marcus Joseph’s 56th minute free-kick.

Joseph was awarded the Golden Ball (Hero of the League) as well as the Golden Boot (highest goalscorer) with 16 goals to his name this season.

IBA Women’s Boxing: Nitu, Manisha in QFs

File image of Nitu. (The Hindu)

I S TA N B U L , M AY 14 (AGENCIES): Nitu Ghanghas and Manisha Moun posted contrasting victories to make it to the quarterfinals of the World women’s boxing championships at Istanbul on Saturday. While Nitu (48kg) registered a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Spain’s Marta Lopez Del Arbol, Manisha (57kg) upset former Worlds bronze medallist Bulgarian Svetlana Staneva 4-1 in a keenly-contested fight.

N i t u , a s o u t h p aw, maintained a good distance and executed her right-left combinations with accuracy even as the Spaniard looked to attack and resorted to clinching and bending.

After winning the opening round, Nitu grew in confidence as she mixed her jabs and combinations to take the second. The catch-up game became too tough for Marta, who was served a warning, as Nitu

IN REMEMBRANCE

of our beloved mother

Lt. T. Maongsangla Imchen (Lirmen)

Late VIKÜNEIL CHAYA 12th January 1962 - 15th May 2021 “I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead yet shall he lives”.

“Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband also praises her, many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all”.

Proverbs 31: 28-29.

In loving memory of our beloved Dr. DP Kyoduwo Richard

One year gone but you still remain fresh in our hearts and memories.

Loving Wife, sons and family members.

We miss you.

Loving Husband, Children, In-laws, Grand Children, & Relatives.

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2nd Oct 1975 – 15th May 2021 Thinking of you on the day you went away...

A year has passed since you left us and nothing can help ease the pain. Your words of wisdom, sense of humour, generosity and your presence are greatly missed, especially during this time.

For the world may keep turning and change from day to day but precious memories of you will never fade away. Thank you for your unconditional love, true devotion, memories and eternal inspiration.

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Born on : 14/03/1976 – Died on : 06/04/2022 We, the bereaved family express our profound gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved Late N. Zantsemo Yanthan. Your presence and kind deeds have helped us bear the irreplaceable loss.

We convey our special thanks to :1. 14 (IR) Battalion Kiphire.

2. 14 (IR) Women Department.

3. Lotha Baptist Church, Kiphire.

4. Lotha Ekhung Kiphire.

5. Police Baptist Church (14 IR) Kiphire.

6. Doctor and nurses of District Hospital Kiphire.

7. Lotha Baptist Church, Chumukedima.

8. Lotha Union Chumukedima.

9. Ward-7 Union Council Chumukedima.

10. North Town Hr. Secondary School, Chumukedima.

11. Humtso Baptist Church.

12. Steno’s of Police Department.

13. Agape Fellowship Chumukedima.

14. Dimapur Nkonjan Humtso Union.

15. Humtso Yanpoe Eyi Eloe Ekhung.

16. Changsu Yanthan Hapoe Yanpia Eyi Dimapur.

17. Friends, relatives, neighbours, and well wishers.

Words are indeed inadequate to express our gratitude to each and every individual. However, it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless each one of you in return.

1st Death anniversary of our beloved Dad

Lt. neinGUKUOLie Kehie

Born on : 15/11/1970 – Died on : 15/05/2021 Dearest Dad, A year has gone by and we profoundly miss your presence in our midst.

We deeply miss your divine guidance, your humility and truthfulness in our daily life. We always cherish and uphold your legacy.

Your Love triumphs over our sorrow! We love and remember you everyday.

2 Corinth 5:8 ….at home with the Lord.

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IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE

1st Death anniversary

John 11:25

15th May’2021 A year has passed since you left us for your eternal abode but your good deeds showed towards us are still afresh in our hearts.

Your smile and loving memories will always remain in our hearts, till we meet again.

continued with her counters to dominate the fight. The 21-year-old Indian will face defending champion Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan in the round of eight.

Manisha managed a hard-fought win over Svetlana. Manisha moved well to land her counter punches in reply to the Bulgarian southpaw’s quick combinations and stayed 3-2 ahead in the first round. As Manisha showed more aggression and got engaged in an exchange of punches, she got a warn-

ing and saw the round going to Svetlana with a 4-1 verdict. In the more physical final round, in which the Bulgarian received a warning, both boxers threw a flurry of punches and held each other.

Manisha impressed the judges with her precision and booked a date with experienced Mongolian boxer Namuun Monkhor.

On Friday, two-time Asian champion Pooja Rani Bohra made a winning start to enter the quarterfinals, while Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain crashed out.

On Sunday, six Indian boxers including Nikhat will be in action in the roundof-16 bouts. Nikhat (52kg) and Shiksha (54kg) will next face Mongolia’s Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg and Youth Asian bronze medallist Yesugen Oyuntsetseg respectively whereas Parveen will take on former Youth Olympic champion Jajaira Gonzalez of USA.

Late C Hakao Murry (Born : 28th Oct. 1997 – Died : 15th May 2021) To lose someone so special brings pain beyond belief. It has already been a year but there are still no words to ease our pain, our sadness, and our grief. We always think about your special ways and wish that you were near. But although you left this world, you will always stay within our hearts guiding like an angel even though we are apart, for love is everlasting and so are your memories. We remember you everyday and miss you so much.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 14 (PTI): India wrapped up their shooting assignment at the 24th Deaflympics in Caxais do Sul, Brazil, by finishing in second place with three gold and two bronze medals. Only Ukraine finished ahead of the 10-strong Indian contingent, with six gold and an overall tally of 12 medals. It was a commendable performance by the Indian shooters in ensuring the country’s best-ever performance at Deaflympics.

India currently ranks eighth on the medals table with seven gold, one silver and four bronze medals.

This is the first time an Indian shooting team has participated at the Deaflympics on the initiative of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the family members of Late Thepushü Venu, Ex Vice President NNC, express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all who st ood by us dur ing t he retrieval and up-bringing of his mortal remains to his birth place Thipüzu by supporting us physically, financially, materially, spiritually and emotionally at the funeral function.

We specially thank God the Almighty under whose inspiration and guidance everything was possible smoothly, even though after a period of 43 years. We also thank all believers, churches, organisations and numerous individuals. Among others we want to make a mention of the following:1. National Prayer Centre Yorüba, Phek District under the visionary leadership of Shri Vezalhü Nyekha and group.

2. Naga Shisha Hoho Prüzie Pastor Vezokho Vero and all his devoted believers in the church.

3. All ranks and file of NNC. 4. Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) President Shri Vezühü Keyho and all distinguished members of CPO. 5. Dr. Chotisü Sazo MLA. 6. Thipüzu Village Council, GBs, Welfare Society, Leaders and all young and old members of the village.

Though words are not enough to extend our thankfulness to all the individuals and various organizations, we pray that our Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly for your good deeds.

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Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties; win FA Cup

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022

Mongsenbai lift inter-ward trophy

emerged victorious against Chelsea on penalties, having already beaten them 11-10 following another 0-0 draw in the League Cup final in February.

Liverpool’s triumph keeps them in the hunt to become the first English team to win all four major trophies in a single season.

With two prizes already secured, the Reds will hope for a slip from Premier

League leaders Manchester City, who are three points clear of them in the title race with two games left for both teams.

Even if Liverpool are unable to win a second English title in three seasons, they could still cap an astonishing campaign by winning the Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris on May 28.

With that ambition in mind, Klopp’s only concern as he danced jubilantly in front of the Liverpool supporters amid a swirling mist of red flare smoke was whether his team will be at full strength against Real.

Liverpool lost Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk to injuries that could rule them out of their last two Premier League games next week and will spark fears about their ability to recover in time for the Champions League final.

Liverpool have won both domestic cups in the same season for the first time since 2000-01, with Klopp getting his hands on the famous old trophy for the first time. For Chelsea,

it was a painful third successive FA Cup final defeat after previous losses to Leicester and Arsenal.

Liverpool made a blistering start as they swarmed forward in a blur of swift passes and relentless pressing.

Diaz should have put Liverpool ahead after accelerating onto a sublime pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold, who caressed the ball through Chelsea’s defence with the outside of his boot.

Diaz’s tame shot was saved by Mendy, but the ball was still rolling towards goal until Trevoh Chalobah scrambled back to hack clear at the last moment.

With Tuchel gesticulating furiously on the touchline, Chelsea dug in and finally turned back the red tide. Mount led their first serious raid, crossing for Christian Pulisic to clip his shot just wide. Pulisic carried the fight to Liverpool again moments later, slipping his pass to Alonso, who should have scored but took a poor first touch and scuffed his shot straight at Alisson Becker.

Nagaland cricketer Imliwati signs to play for Rainhill Club

2023 AFC Asian Cup to be relocated from China

Inter-school badminton c’ship in Mkg concludes

Jordan Henderson lifts the trophy with teammates.

L O N D O N, M AY 1 4 (AFP): Liverpool held their nerve to win the FA Cup for the first time since 2006 after a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Chelsea as the quadruple chasers kept their history bid alive on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp’s side won 6-5 on penalties at Wembley as Greek defender Kostas Tsimikas was the unlikely hero with the decisive kick after Alisson Becker

DIMAPUR, MAY 14 (NPN): Imliwati Lemtur, who is playing first class in India for Nagaland has been signed by Rainhill Cricket Club – Premier Division of The Liverpool League in England.

Left arm spinner and classy middle order batsman, Imliwati made his first-class debut in the 2018-19 season where he was the leading wicket taker for Nagaland.

Congratulating Imliwati, Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) stated that Imliwati Lemtur will

kept out Mason Mount’s effort. A hard-fought final had finished a 0-0 draw after extra-time, setting the stage for a nerve-jangling shootout that featured misses

by Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta and Sadio Mane, whose shot was saved by Edouard Mendy when he had a chance to clinch the trophy.

For the second time this season, Liver pool

Imliwati Lemtur

be the second Naga to play on a foreign soil after Jonathan Rongsen Longkumer.

“We wish you all the best and success as you embark on a new journey”, Nagaland Cricket Association

tweeted. Earlier, Nagaland cricket team captain Jonathan Rongsen Longkumer played for Morecambe CC, a UK-based cricket club in 2021 season.

Founded in 1871, Rainhill Cricket Club is a friendly, inclusive community-focused club in Rainhill, in the borough of St Helens. For a century and a half Rainhill CC has been a focal point for community sporting development and has a long tradition of nurturing cricketers of all abilities to be the best they can be.

Swiatek equals Serena winning streak

ROME, MAY 14 (AP): Not since Serena Williams seven years ago has another woman had such a hot streak. Top-ranked Iga Swiatek routed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-1 on Saturday to extend her winning streak to 27 matches and reach the Italian Open final.

Wi l l i a m s wo n t h e same number of consecutive matches over 2014 and 2015. Aiming to defend her Rome title and win her fifth straight tournament, Swiatek dominated the eighth-ranked Sabalenka with a mix of power, con-

Iga Swiatek

sistency and finesse. While she struggled with her serve at times, Swiatek was able to consistently crush both forehand and backhand winners on the slow, red clay court at the Foro Italico. The 20-year-old Polish player also hit a delicate backhand

half-volley winner in the final game of the first set.

Swiatek had the same number of winners and unforced errors, 15, while Sabalenka produced just eight winners and had a whopping 31 unforced errors. The hard-hitting Sabalenka took a medical timeout late in the second set and had her back treated. Swiatek, who was a surprise champion at the French Open in 2020 when she was ranked No. 54, will be the favorite to add a second title at Roland Garros when the year’s second Grand Slam starts next weekend.

B E I J I N G , M AY 1 4 (IANS): The 2023 Asian Cup football tournament will be relocated from China to a new host, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the tournament’s Local Organising Committee announced on Saturday.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese Organising Committee cannot pledge at this moment to hold next year’s Asian Cup competition under a fully open model. After negotiations between the AFC, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) and the Local Organising Committee, a joint decision has been made to remove the 2023 Asian Cup from China to a new host which is to be confirmed soon,” read a statement published by the Chinese Organising Committee.

“The Organising Committee hereby expresses sincere gratitude to the AFC, all host cities and the whole society for their great support during the tournament’s preparations,” the statement added, reports Xinhua.

Details about the next steps related to the hosting of the Asian Cup will be announced in due course, the AFC said.

Guest of honour, Mangla Imchen with the champions team and officials.(NP) Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, MAY 14 (NPN): Mongsenbai Ward lifted the 3rd Mokokchung Inter-Ward Football Tournament with a 4-1 drubbing of Dilong Ward at Imkongmeren Sports Complex here on Saturday.

The champions received Rs. 50,000 while runners-up pocketed Rs. 30,000.

In individual awards, Molungnenba (Mongsen-

bai Ward) was as the best goalkeeper, Molutsupong (Sangtemla Ward) as best defender, Opanglemzung (Tongdentsuyong Ward) as highest scorer and Moakaba (Dilong Ward) was named player of the tournament.

The tournament was organized by Marepkong Youth Organization under the theme “Towards Excellence”.

District Sports Officer, Mangla Imchen graced the final match was guest of

honour.

Earlier, in his address, the DSO lauded the officials and members of Marepkong Youth Association for their noble endeavour to promote football among the young talents.

He said football was not just a game, but a platform to unite and bring people together.

He therefore urged the players to give their best and maintain discipline in order to achieve their goals.

Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, MAY 14 (NPN): The Inter- School Badminton Championship organized by Mokokchung District Badminton Association (MDBA) came to an end on Saturday at Badminton stadium, Mokokchung.

The four-day event witnessed participation of more than 130 players (U -16) from 12 schools.

A brief closing programme was organized which was graced by Superintendent of Police Mokokchung, Aotula T. Imchen as special guest.

She expressed happiness to see many participants from different schools in the tournament when everyone was addicted to social media and technology.

She also encouraged the students to keep their focus on sports and other activities apart from their studies as according to her “schools/classrooms go hand in hand with sports for overall development of a student”. She further congratulated the MDBA for providing platform to the youngsters.

Following are the results: Under 9 Boys singles Champion – Moatangit Tzudir (EDHSS Runner up – Lenchener

Winners of team champion along with the special guest Aotula T. Imchen after the prize distribution on Saturday. (NP)

Tzudir (EDHSS Under 11 Girls single Champion – Moakumla Changkiri Runner up – Wapangienla (both from Jubilee Memorial School) Under 11 Boys Single Champion – Imchalong Lemtur Runner up – Imkongnochet (both from Edith Douglas HSS) Under 13 Girls Single Champion – Yalemjungla (JMS Runner up – Chubasangla (Mt. Moriah School) Under 13 Girls Double Champion – Yalemjungla/ Wadanglemla (JMS) Runner up – Chungtienla/ Sentikala (Eden Academy) Under 13 Boys single Champion – Arkutong Runner up – Merensen

(both from JMS Under 13 Boys double Champion – Arkutong/ Merensen (JMS) Runner up – Imchalong Lemtur/Imkongnochet Lemtur (EDHSS) Under 15 Girls single Champion – Imsusenla (Children School Runner up – Jemennaro JMS Under 15 Girls Double Champion – Jemennaro/ Moakumla Changkiri (JMS Runner up – Chubasangla/ Jendongyala (Mt. Moriah School) Under 15 Boys single Champion – Waongsen (JMS) Runner up – Wacha JMS Under 15 Boys double Champion – Waongsen/ Wacha (JMS) Runner up – Wangkai

Konyak/Imlisen (Children School) Open Girls single Champion – Sunepbenla T. Imchen (Queen Mary HSS) Runner up – Watisungla (Town HSS) Open Girls double Champion – Sunepbenla T. Imchen/Imlikumla (THSS) Runner up – Watisungla/ Yalimenla (THSS) Open Boys single Champion – Pursungit (THSS) Runner up – Limasunep (JMS) Open Boys double Champion – Dipesh/Sentisang Runner up – Pursungit/ Kinren Team Champion: Town HSS Team runner up – Jubilee Memorial School

IPL: KKR ‘stay alive’ with 54-run win over SRH Baby league introduced in Nagaland PUNE, MAY 14 (PTI): Andre Russell’s all-round brilliance theoretically kept Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in contention for a play-off berth as they recorded a comprehensive 54- run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a must-win IPL game on Saturday.

It was Russell’s unbeaten 49 off 28 balls that took KKR to 177 for six in 20 overs after being down and out at 94 for 5.

In reply, SRH were never in the hunt as they huffed and puffed their way to 123 for 8 against a collective bowling effort from Shreyas Iyer’s men with the flamboyant Jamaican finishing with best figures of 3 for 22.

Umesh Yadav (1/19 in 4 overs), Tim Southee (2/23 in 4 overs), Varun Chakravarthy (1/25 in 4 overs) and Sunil Narine (1/34 in 4 overs) -- all stuck to their respective game plans with near-perfect executions over after over. KKR now have 12 points from 13 games with a net run-rate of +0.160 and moved to sixth place.

With Rajasthan Royals (14 from 12) and RCB (14 from 13 games) having chance

Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders plays a shot during the Indian Premier League 2022. (PTI)

to move up, even a victory is unlikely to be enough for Shah Rukh Khan owned franchise which played its 13th ‘first XI’ combination in as many games.

For Sunrisers, 10 points from 12 games with a dismal

NRR of -0.270 means that even two big wins and 14 points might not be enough after five straight defeats.

While he is a sentimental favourite among Indian cricket lovers, a lot of SRH’s poor batting show could be

attributed to skipper Kane Williamson’s nightmarish season that has yielded only 208 runs in 12 games at an average of less than 19 and a strike-rate of 92.85.

Williamson (9 off 17 balls) has been SRH’s weakest link this season and his failure at the top of the order has been one of the biggest reasons for their slump.

At the halfway stage, SRH weren’t in a very comfortable position at 66 for two and even the statistic of teams chasing (highest successful chase of 170) at the Gahunje Stadium didn’t paint an altogether rosy picture. Once Abhishek was dismissed by Varun Chakaravarthy (1/25) and Narine took a fine return catch to dismiss SRH’s big hope Nicholas Pooran (2), there wasn’t much resistance from the rest of the batters.

Earlier, Umran Malik was back in his groove after a few forgettable outings as he ran through KKR’s toporder but Russell along with Sam Billings (34 off 29 balls) added 63 runs for the sixth wicket to give the total a semblance of respectability after KKR were in trouble at 94 for 5.

KKR added 58 runs in the last five overs, mainly due to Russell as he hit three sixes off three full-tosses bowled by off-break bowler Washington Sundar (0/40 in 4 overs).

Malik (3/33 in 4 overs), who had gone for 120-odd runs in his last 10 overs (across 3 games) and that too wicketless, was back in his element as he bowled fast and straight to get rid of Nitish Rana (26 off 16 balls), Ajinkya Rahane (28 off 23 balls) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (15 off 9 balls) in his first two overs to peg back KKR. He did get good support from T Natarajan (1/43), who nailed the block-hole deliveries with perfection, getting rid of Rinku Singh (5).

Venkatesh Iyer’s “second season blues” continued as he chopped one from Marco Jansen (1/30 in 4 overs) onto the stumps.

Russell and Billings then took the attack back to the opposition camp with some big blows after initial period of struggle. While the Jamaican had three fours and four sixes to his name, Billings hit three fours and one maximum.

Young participants at the baby league at IG Stadium, Kohima on Saturday.

DIMAPUR, MAY 14 (NPN): To nurture young talents, Department of Youth Resources and Sports has introduced the Grassroot Football Festival (Baby League) in Nagaland on May 14 at Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima.

A press release by DYRS stated the baby league saw a huge turnout of 120 participants including 85 boys and 35 girls from the age group of U-12.

Three state football coaches from the Department of Youth Resources and Sports mentored the baby league.

Different categories such as U-12, U-10, U-6 age group were divided among the participating teams. The kids were let to enjoy the game mixing both genders inside a small pitch.

Deputy director YRS, Dovo Chase said the festival was initiated to groom

professional footballers and also nurture the young talent at the very young age.

He said the festival was to give children an exposure to competitive football to instill confidence and discipline while enjoying the beautiful game football in the pitch.

He further informed that the baby league will also have the second phase of festival in the coming months.

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