15 june 2023

Nagaland Post

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Mayhem continues across Manipur

9 KILLED, 10 INJURED IN FRESH VIOLENCE; MINISTER’S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE BURNT DOWN

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IMPHAL, JUN 14: As violence continues to simmer in Manipur, nine people, including a woman, were killed and 10 injured on Tuesday night in Khamenlok area. According to official sources, the death toll could rise as around four people reported to be missing. Sources said that the gunfight took place around 11 p.m. on Tuesday night and went on for several hours till wee hours of Wednesday.

As per reports, heavily armed men launched the attack on a group of youth guarding a village at Khamenlok. Sources said the armed men attacked the village from multiple directions with guns and explosives.

Soon after receiving information, security forces

Man gets 14 years jail term for rape

DIMAPUR, JUN 14

(NPN): Principal district and session judge Kohima, Duvelu Vero, has sentenced a man to undergo 14 years rigorous imprisonment for rape, robbery, criminal assault and criminal intimidation etc on a 55-year-old woman on October 13, 2019 at Rusama village.

In a press release, public prosecutor Kohima, Marlemba, informed that the accused identified as Vekhota alia Alex would serve the sentence in district jail Kohima. While pronouncing the judgment in the open court, the judge stated that the prosecution had proved all the charges U/S 376 (1)/356/392/506/IPC beyond all reasonable doubt.

The judge also recommended the state government to give compensation to the children of the victim (deceased) under the victim’s compensation scheme

CTS exam: NPSC cancels 2 papers

DIMAPUR, JUN 14

(NPN): Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has notified that the Combined Technical Services Examination (Engineering Services) 2023 civil engineering (diploma) Paper-I and Paper-II stand cancelled. In a notification, NPSC secretary Nungsangmenla Imchen informed that commission took decision to cancel the papers at the meeting held on June 14, 2023. NPSC informed that date of re-examination would be notified shortly.

This is it!

“If there is another flood, I don’t see all of us in that boat except himself.”

Atleast 6 killed as Russia strikes Ukraine

Law Commission seeks ideas from public, religious bodies on UCC

attacks in the villages in the periphery of the valley,” he claimed.

Meanwhile, in another incident, at least four government quarters inside the office premises of Technical Promotional (TP) Cell, an engineering cell of the state tribal development department in Imphal were reportedly set ablaze by a mob on Wednesday afternoon. No casualty was reported in the incident.

female minister in Manipur, on Wednesday evening as ethnic violence continued in the strife-torn Manipur.

Kigpen, who is the state’s industry minister and MLA from Kangpokpi constituency, was not at home at the time of the incident. The bungalow is located in the Lamphel area of Imphal West district.

NEW DELHI, JUN 14 (PTI):

The Law Commission on Wednesday initiated a fresh consultation process on uniform civil code by seeking views from stakeholders, including public and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive issue.

the subject,” the panel said in a ‘public notice’.

The 22nd Law Commission, which recently got a three-year extension, has accordingly begun examining issues related to UCC on a reference sent by the Ministry of Law and Justice in June 2016.

per issued on August 31, 2018, the 21st Law Commission headed by Justice B S Chauhan (retd) had said that while the diversity of Indian culture can and should be celebrated, specific groups or weaker sections of the society must not be “disprivileged” in the process.

rushed to the area and were also engaged in the gunfight for nearly three hours before the armed group retreated. Security forces launched a combing operation. Meanwhile, two MLAs from Imphal East districts including one from the ruling BJP slammed the government for not taking appropriate action despite having clear evidence of involve

ment of cadres belonging

to Myanmar based People Defense Force (PDF) in the recent series of attacks.

Congress MLA, Th Lokeshwor of Khundrakpam AC strongly condemned the Centre and state government for their alleged inaction to flush out heavily armed foreign militants.

“There is enough evidence that cadres of Myanmar based PDF militants are involved in the series of

Curfew extended: Following fresh violence in Manipur, the district authorities have cut short the curfew relaxation hours from the usual 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Imphal East and Imphal West to 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Minister’s official residence brunt down: Miscreants burned down the official residence of Nemcha Kipgen, the only

According to reports, the security forces, accompanied by senior officials, arrived at the scene and initiated a search operation.

Elected to the state assembly in last year’s elections, Kipgen is the sole woman in N. Biren Singh’s 12-member cabinet. She was a minister in the first Biren Singh government as well. She is one of ten Kuki MLAs who have raised the demand for a separate administration and is affiliated with the BJP.

Wokha: JAC calls for indefinite NH-2 bandh from June 20

DIMAPUR, JUN 14 (NPN): Joint Action Committee (JAC) under the aegis of the Wokha Village Youth Organisation (WVYO) has called for an indefinite bandh along NH-2 passing through Wokha from 6 a.m. of June 20 in support of its various demands. This followed expiry of a 20-day ultimatum served by the JAC to deputy commissioner (DC) Wokha on May 23 to remove encroachments from the right of way (ROW).

However, district administration, police, paramilitary forces, medical services, including ambulance and private vehicles carrying patients or dead people, fire

and emergency services, postal services and the press have been exempted from the purview of the indefinite bandh.

Informing this in a statement, WVYO president Chibenthung P Kikon and WVYO general secretary Echungthung Murry, also JAC convener and member secretary respectively, said that they had observed many discrepancies and shoddy execution of work in the ongoing two-lane construction of NH-2 from KM 72.40 to KM 83 in Wokha district. In this regard, WVYO said it initiated the formation of JAC to act as the voice of the people and approach

the authorities so that citizens get their due share of road development as per the specifications of the DPR.

They said the JAC had approached the DC on May 15 this year, requesting his urgent attention and action on the matter.

Following this, they mentioned that the DC had issued a circular on May 18, inviting all stakeholders for a joint inspection on the issues related to the ongoing construction works on May 20. The joint inspection was carried out successfully with participation of stakeholders and discrepancies were identified at 106 locations.

As a follow-up to this

Khonoma among India’s 50 tourist destinations

Earlier, Along was received by minister for Horticulture and Woman Resource Development Salhoutuono Kruse along with Khonoma Village Council, Khonoma Youth Organisation and Khonoma Eco Tourism Committee officebearers.

development, the JAC submitted an ultimatum on the DC to “take swift action to remove these encroachments within the Right of Way (ROW) within the next 20 days from the date of this ultimatum”. In the ultimatum, the committee had listed out all discrepancies identified during the joint inspection-- district administration, PWD (NH) officials, TTC Infra Company, line departments and JAC-- including the apparent negligence exhibited by the district administration and PWD (NH) officials in clearing occupied spaces along the ROW.

Earlier, the 21st Law Commission, whose term ended in August 2018, had examined the issue and solicited the views of all stakeholders on two occasions.

Subsequently, a consultation paper on “Reforms of Family Law” was issued in 2018.

“Since more than three years have lapsed from the date of issuance of the said consultation paper, bearing in mind the relevance and importance of the subject and also the various court orders on the subject, the 22nd Law Commission of India considered it expedient to deliberate afresh over

“Accordingly, the 22nd Law Commission of India decided again to solicit views and ideas of the public at large and recognised religious organisations about the Uniform Civil Code,” the statement said.

Those who are interested and willing can present their views within a period of 30 days from the date of notice to the Law Commission.

If need be, Commission may call upon any individual or organisation for a personal hearing or discussion, it said.

In its consultation pa-

It said the Commission dealt with laws that are discriminatory rather than providing a uniform civil code “which is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage”.

The consultation paper said most countries are now moving towards recognition of difference, and the mere existence of difference does not imply discrimination but is indicative of a robust democracy.

In short, a uniform civil code means having a common law for all citizens of the country that is not based on religion.

Gov felicitates HSLC, HSSLC toppers

DIMAPUR, JUN 14 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland La Ganesan felicitated the Toppers, Rank holders and achievers of various categories of HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2023 at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on Wednesday.

Speaking at the felicitation programme, governor said that it was auspicious day for everyone to appreciate and acknowledge the young achievers who have worked so hard to attain success. He said that achievers have made everyone

proud including their family, school and society through their hard work and sincerity. Governor expressed hope that they would bring more laurels to the state in the future as they pursue their higher studies. Reminding the students that they were the future of society, governor said passing out with flying colours have not only affirmed their talent and potential but it should also reaffirm their responsibility towards their families, society, state and the country. As they proceed higher in studies, Ganesan said they would be confronted with different challenges.

Conference on foundational literacy & numeracy, NEP

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quality education from the school level to university level.

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KOHIMA, JUN 14 (NPN):

Widely referred to as Asia’s first green village, Khonoma has now been marked as one of the 50 tourist destinations of India. This was disclosed by Minister for Tourism and Higher Education Temjen

Imna Along during his visit

to the village on Wednesday. Addressing a programme held in his honour at Terhotsiese, Khonoma Community Hall, Along said the Tourism ministry saw prospects in Khonoma village and hence selected it as one of the 50 tourist destinations in the Tourism Challenge Mode project.

It may be mentioned that Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman had announced while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 on February 1 this year that at least 50 destinations would be selected and developed as a complete package of tourism.

DIMAPUR, JUN 14 (NPN): A state level conference on ‘Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), National Education Policy of India (NEP) and G20’ was organised by Central Board of Secondary Education in collaboration with Livingstone Foundation International (LFI) Dimapur on Wednesday where around 20 schools took part. The conference is part of India’s G20 presidency, where the Education Working Group (EdWG) has laid emphasis on foundation literacy and numeracy

among school students, as mandated by the Ministry of Education.

Speaking at the inaugural programme as chief guest, Vice Chancellor of ICFAI University Nagaland, Prof Dr. Saundarjya Borbora stressed on the importance of building a strong foundation to impart

Underscoring the importance of building a strong foundation of literacy and numeracy to impart quality education, he said literacy and numeracy are the foundations of any kind of education, and that one has to be equipped on literacy and numeracy.

“Literacy and numeracy are very important. These two are always the ways of life. There are required in day-to-day activities of life,” said Dr. Borbora.

Expressing concern over the “mathematics phobia” particularly among

students in the North East, he said teachers have a significant role to play in imparting strong mathematics foundation from the school level so as to equip students with a sound base for the “top level”. “Very less students choose Science stream because of the fear of mathematics. Therefore, we need to build a strong foundation from the school level so it becomes easier for students at the top level,” said Dr. Borbora. On NEP 2020, he said the policy would provide an opportunity for holistic learning and development of students.

Yung Aung-led NSCN (K) reacts to NSO, ENSA Foothill road: NZPO backs NFHRCC appeal

DIMAPUR, JUN 14

(NPN): Yung Aung-led

NSCN (K) has reacted to the statement of Naga Students’ Organisation (NSO) and Eastern Naga Students’ Association (ENSA) and urged the two student bodies to “stop putting NSCN/GPRN on equal footing” with the “expelled member” who did not have any political future “rather than amassing wealth under the payroll of the Indian intelligence.”

The group through its MIP said “such intemperate threat and criticism” coming from the “intellectual community” even after knowing the whole truth was “a huge insult to the NSCN/GPRN

and the ongoing Naga struggle.” MIP stated that it would be “a futile attempt” on the part of NSO and ENSA to expect NSCN/GPRN to “yield to the threats and whims of Langnyei and his gang.” It said that Naga struggle was too sacred and too precious to be a bargaining tool to be exchange with corrupt nationalists. It asked NSO and ENSA to introspect deeply to make a correct decision and “not be carried away by their emotional thinking and feelings.” Stating that it understands their discontentment, MIP said the group appreciated their tireless effort to bring peace between

the two sides. MIP said this was why they accepted their appeal for reconciliation and its president Yung Aung had gone ahead and signed the “Public Declaration paper” on May 20, 2023.

However, MIP said when people at the other end refused to reciprocate with the same tone, NSCN/ GPRN cannot be blamed for it. “We must not fear to stand by the truth. The day we failed to distinguish between right from wrong our hard work will fade away into nothingness,” MIP stated. Accusing those members at GHQ of violating every discipline of the revolutionary ethics, the

group claimed that for years GHQ and its surrounding areas have become “a breeding ground for all types of anti-people elements which only strengthen our adversaries.” It stated that if it failed to act collectively the future consequences would be “more severe than we can ever imagine.”

NSCN (K) led by president Yung Aung affirmed that it was always ready to reconciliate but not at the cost of Naga Independent movement. MIP, therefore, urged NSO and ENSA “not to jump to conclusion before digesting the truth and make hasty decision or the result can be counter-production.”

DIMAPUR, JUN 14

(NPN): Nagaland Zeliang People Organisation (NZPO) has extended support to the Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC)’s appeal to the state government to put into action the Nagaland Assembly Resolution adopted on September 22, 2022 by taking up the foothills project under NEC during the Financial Year 2023-2024.

In a press release, NZPO president Kevipele Iheilung stated that the “historical peoples’ road” from Tizit to Khelma was a longcherished dream of every Naga. NZPO also stated that foothills road was one

of the most urgently needed developments connecting every district of the state without passing through other state.

NZPO has, therefore, appealed to the state government to implement the assembly resolution during the current financial year. Kohima-Pedi-Peren road: NZPO has appealed to the Project Sewak, Dimapur to strengthen the whole length of Kohima-PediPeren road with Dense Bitumen Macadam (DBM) and Bituminous Concrete (BC).

In a letter addressed to the chief engineer project Sewak Dimapur, NZPO president Kevipele Iheilung stated that the particular

road was the only lifeline for many villages, but users especially Zeliang villagers have been suffering for many years due to the pathetic road condition.

NZPO noted that the road stretch between 18-40km and 75-91.38km was to be surfaced with 30mm thickness BC, which it expressed apprehension could hardly stand for a few months only. With the increase in heavy vehicular movement, NZPO said resurfacing with 30mm BC cannot withstand. It said that once resurfacing was done another resurfacing cannot be expected before 5-6 years.

Ganesan with recipients of the award

(Video grab) Smoke billows from the house of (Inset) Nemcha Kipgen.

Imna Along with Salhoutuono and others at Khonoma.

Prof Dr. S Borbora (NP)

BSI Dmu lays foundation stone for new house

of BSI

DIMAPUR: Bible Society of India (BSI) Dimapur Auxiliary laid the foundation stone for the construction of the New Bible House in front of the existing Bible House on Wednesday.

A press release by BSU

Dimapur Auxiliary Secretary, Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah informed that the “foundation day” was attended by members of Auxiliary committee, property management and pastors from Dimapur Town.

A prayer for laying foundation stone was said by Di-

ASU issues code of conduct for students

DIMAPUR: Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has issued code of conduct to be followed by students informing that it will conduct surprise checking from time to time and cautioned any person failing to comply with the norms will be severely dealt with.

The union cautioned that any student found in alcohol joints, cyber cafes or any other places or found indulging in any immoral activities will be penalized both inside and outside the school in uniforms during school hours will be penalised including the proprietors.

bers and report to the competent authority for necessary action.

Students were also directed to dress appropriately and decently; cautioned that any cases of abuse amounting to harassment of students shall not be tolerated.

Private colleges, schools, coaching institutes and hostels managed by individuals for profit and business leading to astronomical rates of fees with little or no facilities will be monitored along with the concerned authorities.

mapur Pastors’ Fellowship president, pastor Thenjamo Tsanglao while BSI general secretary, Rev. Dr. Kavito G. Zhimomi unveiled the foundation stone.

Sharing a message from 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, that “Christ is the only foundation”, Rev. Dr. Kavito told the congregation that the project should be a joint venture of the BSI and Church for the ministry of God. He assured that the BSI Central Office would give its best support to the project.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Mokokchung DPDB meeting: Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) monthly meeting has been convened on June 17, 11 a.m. at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mokokchung. All members have been asked to attend the meeting.

Dimapur DPDB meeting: Dimapur District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) monthly meeting has been convened on June 19, 11 a.m. at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur. All members have been asked to attend the meeting.

Lost and found: Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union (DDADU) has informed that an Auto (NL07f 9265) has been recovered on June 13. Rightful owner has been asked to contact 8014568902 within two weeks from the date of publication of the notice.

NTCA handing & taking over: Nagaland Theological Colleges Association (NTCA) held handing and taking over, wherein the new team was handed all the official documents.

The programme was moderated by BSI Dimapur Auxiliary president, Rev. Dr. N. Paphino; words of welcome and the purpose of the Bible House was shared by Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah; the scope of the Bible House was shared by director, property management, Er. John Stephen and Er. Keninlo Rengma; vote of thanks by BSI Dimapur Auxiliary vice president, Those Kraho and benediction by BSI Dimapur Auxiliary treasurer, Rev. Tenga Seb.

Mokokchung police arrest two

DIMAPUR: Mokokchung police while conducting vehicle checking and frisking at Settsu junction on June 12 intercepted a Maruti Ecco (AS 04 X 7679) and recovered 2153 numbers of suspected spasmo proxyvon capsules from the possession of two persons.

In a press release, additional superintendent of police and PRO Mokokchung said the two arrested persons were identified as Litongse Sangtam (38) son of Holise Sangtam of Mangakhi Village of Longkhim Tuensang and P Lipongchem (41) son of late Bunsokyu of Mangakhi Village of Longkhim Tuensang. PRO said a case has been registered at Mokokchung police station for further investigation.

It warned that threat or any form of disrespecting the teachers and staffs shall not be tolerated and in the event of any such incident, then stern action shall be initiated against such insubordinate students.

ASU said that action will also be initiated against students forming gangs and involving in gang fights, and found taking any intoxicant substances.

It also informed that students below the age of 18 were not allowed to drive vehicles and prohibited use of government vehicles for dropping and picking up of students from schools.

The union cautioned that such activities shall be penalized and the union shall activate its volunteers to note such vehicle registration num-

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ASU also discouraged imposition of fines against failed subjects and absentees and has rolled out the tuition fee structure to be maintained and adhered to in all Angami jurisdiction till further notification.

ASU said the fee structure will be strictly (only) for urban areas, while its units have been asked to formulate their own fee structure in their respective village and jurisdiction.

The union cautioned that any person failing to comply with the norms will be severely dealt with and requested all institutions within its jurisdiction to take note of the regulations.

Further for queries and information regarding, ASU said that issues can be intimated through SMS or by calling the Convener, Grievances Cell: 9378124876/7005641840.

Lt. PEKHASHE NSU

Died on : 15th June 2022

Remembering and honoring you on this day.

It’s been a year since you passed away and your presence is always missed. We pray for your soul to be in peace forever.

Till we meet again.

Loving Wife, Children, In-Laws and Grand Children

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LATE MESUKHROLO AKAMI

Born: 25-12-1985 Died: 26-05-2023

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Mesukhrolo Akami (Adra) S/o Lt. Kelhizulo Akami, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who supported and stood by us spiritually, physically, materially and financially during the brief illness and death of our beloved one.

Though we are unable to thank each and everyone of you in person, it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, children & family members.

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Members

and others at the at foundation stone laying programme.

BSNL employees stage dharna

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KOHIMA, JUN 14

(NPN): Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) employees under the banner of the Joint Forum of Nonexecutive Unions & Associations of BSNL staged a protest at the BSNL office premises here on Wednesday. They also marched to Raj Bhavan and submitting

Q.: Is the govt alerting public on emerging tropical diseases?

a memorandum addressed to governor La Ganesan.

In the memorandum, the employees claimed that non-settlement of wage revision of around 12,000 non-executives (Group C and D) employees out of 30,000 had resulted in stoppage of annual increment, due to stagnation.

in launch of 4G by BSNL.

The unions claimed that due to non-availability of high speed data service with BSNL, 77 lakh customers had left the company in 2022 alone. Even thereafter, lakhs of customers were leaving BSNL due to the heavy delay in BSNL’s launching of 4G and 5G services.

Q: Was the recent inundation in Dimapur due to lack of proper drainage system?

The memorandum stated that the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), the nodal department for BSNL, had issued a letter to the chairman & managing director (CMD) of BSNL on April 27, 2018 directing negotiation and signing of Wage Revision Agreement with the recognised unions of the non-executives and send the same for approval.

However, even after five years, the BSNL management had not signed the agreement with the unions, which was leading to the stagnation, the memorandum said.

The protesters demanded that the wage revision should be settled without further delay.

They also pointed out that the inordinate delay in the launching of BSNL’s 4G and 5G services had resulted in huge losses since private operators had already launched their 5G service. This delay, they alleged, was due to the roadblocks created by the government

This exodus of BSNL customers, the memorandum mentioned, was causing irreparable damage to the company.

The protesters demanded that all-out efforts should be made for immediate launching of BSNL’s 4G and 5G services.

They further demanded a new promotion policy for the non-executives, alleging that they were being discriminated in the matter of promotions. The unions insisted that the

policy should be reviewed and implemented.

The memorandum requested the governor to intervene and settle the burning issues of the employees and the company.

The employees had, through separate letters addressed to BSNL CMD PK Purwar and telecom secretary, DOT, K Rajaraman, notified them earlier about their proposed nationwide protest.

Earlier, on June 1, they had organised a human chain programme in all district headquarters, which was followed by Wednesday’s march to Raj Bhavans and submission of memorandums in all circle headquarters.

In the next phase scheduled on July 7, the employees plan to march to Delhi through “Delhi Chalo” programme.

Protestors gathered at Raj Bhavan Kohima before submitting the memorandum on Wednesday. (NP)

CSOs draw United Nations intervention on Mnp crisis

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IMPHAL, JUN 14: Fifteen

CSOs belonging to different communities have submitted a joint memorandum to the United Nations General Assembly, New York on the prevailing situation of human rights violations and humanitarian issues in Manipur. The 15 CSOs also submitted memoranda to various allied offices and agencies of the UN calling for urgent attention on the issue of hunger, poverty, militarization, partisan role of the central security forces of India, and unabated violation of Tripartite Suspension of Operation ground rules by the Kuki militants.

The organizations are All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), Committee on Human Rights (COHR), National Research Centre (NRC), Porei Leimarol Meirapaibi Apunba Lup Manipur (PLMPAM), Indigenous People’s Forum (IPF), Irabot Foundation Manipur (IFM), All Manipur Ethnical Socio Cultural Organization (AMESCO), All Manipur Meitei Pangal Clubs Organization (AMMPCO), Manipur International Youth Centre (MIYC), Pangal Students’ Organization (PSO), All Manipur Women’s Voluntary Association (AMAWOVA), Manipur Students’ Federation (MSF), Centre for Research and Advocacy Manipur (CRAM), Youths Foundation for Fitness and Service Manipur (YOFFS) and the All Manipur Manpower Upliftment Centre (AMMUC). The memoranda were submitted to the Secretary General, United Nations, International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva, Under Secretary-General, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UN Civil Society Section, Amnesty International and ICRC and India Chapter (8) UNODC, Asia. The memoranda underlined the breach of inter community ties and peace in Manipur and in the entire

Northeastern region due to the evident involvement of foreign Chin-Kuki-Mizo (Myanmarese) mercenaries in inciting inter-ethnic violence in Manipur. ‘An unbiased international attention and intervention is the need of the hour in accordance with the established International Humanitarian Laws’, claims the Memorandum.

The Memoranda seeks to draw the attention of the United Nations to the issues of human rights violations and the blockade of life line like highways by Kuki militant groups under the Suspension of Operation.

The involvement of Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU), Kuki Students’ Organization (KSO) and Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) in blocking the National Highways, disallowing free movement of people and transportation of essential commodities has been termed as ‘inhuman’ and ‘genocidal attitude’ for causing enormous price rise, poverty, and hunger in the state of Manipur.

The issue of drug cartels and its ever-expanding financing network in the social and political life of the Northeast region and India Myanmar borderland has been placed before the UN.

Explaining the origin of the present ethnic tension, the petition argues that ‘the mobilization for Greater

Chin-Kuki Homeland also known as Zalen’gam project has continuously impaired inter-ethnic relations in the region.’ The submission also highlighted how the ethnic Zo politics worked in collusion with the narco-finance capital terror network driven by clan-based ethnic militant groups thereby making easy inroads into electoral politics and institutions of power.

Delving on the issue, ‘cross-border insidious economic activities like human trafficking, poppy cultivation, deforestation, illegal immigration, ecological issues, and space politics complicates’ the state, argues the petition The petition apprises the UN to understand the historically distinct shared democratic and plural body polity of Manipur. The democratic participation of Nagas, Meiteis, Kukis and Pangals (Manipur Muslims) in the independent Constitutional and modern state making process in Manipur has been highlighted to acquaint the UN with the fraternal political history of Manipur.

The Memorandum stresses on the inter-connected topography of Manipur as it apprises the international community to know that 3-4% of Manipur’s valley is home to nearly 60% state’s population which warrants for envisioning of a democratic and just land laws.

M’laya and Assam meet on border disputes

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GUWAHATI, JUNE 14

(IANS): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the Guwahati railway station will be transformed into a next-generation station which will have all the stateof-the-art facilities.

Sarma, while speaking at a program in Guwahati, said that Guwahati Railway Station witnesses an annual footfall of one crore passengers with a growth rate of 15-20 percent. This MoU will also lead to creating passengers’ convenience along with developing a world-class railway station.

The Chief Minister said that Guwahati railway connects several places across the state and northeast region, upgradation of it into a state of art station is a long-felt need.

He said that in the last nine years in the state, 212 km of meter gauge have been converted to broad gauge in Assam. More than 200 km of rail tracks have been made double-tracked.

“Moreover, the railway is also building a dedicated freight station at Agyathuri and another railway bridge over the Brahmaputra parallel to the existing Saraighat bridge,” Sarma said.

SHILLONG, JUN 14: The joint regional committee meeting between Meghalaya and Assam began on Wednesday here to resolve the six remaining areas of differences between the two states. Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of West Jaintia Hills district regional committee, Sniawbhalang Dhar led the Meghalaya delegation, while Assam Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika headed the Assam side as the Chairman of the West Karbi Anglong district regional committee.

The regional committees examined the areas of difference in Block I, PsiarKhanduli along Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills district and Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district.

Dhar while speaking to reporters after the joint regional committee meet Chief Minister level talks, said that they will jointly visit the areas of differences in West Jaintia Hills district and West Karbi Anglong district and listen to the people to resolve it “amicably through understanding and mutual respect”. Hazarika said: “We have a long pending border dispute, but I am

sure we will be able to settle it amicably.” Since the Block I and Psiar-Khanduli are areas with a history of disputes between the residents of Meghalaya and Assam, both the Chief Ministers of the states would also be making a joint visit in these areas in the days to come.

Stating that no decision on an “agreed formula” has been taken, Dhar rejected taking a decision to resolve differences in these areas through a “give and take formula.” “Our first priority of the two committees is to visit these areas and get to know the mind of the people residing there and everything will be resolved amicably,” Dhar said.

“Today is the first meeting of the regional committees from Meghalaya and Assam…We will start working out the formula for

Gratitude

The Railway Bazar Permanent Residential Union would like to convey our sincere gratitude to Government of Nagaland, Shri. Tovihoto Ayemi Hon’ble Advisor Tribal Affairs and Election for his ardent initiative seeing the deplorable road conditions thus blacktop the road before the onset of monsoon.

The Railway Bazar Permanent Residential Union also further convey our appreciation to Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) and his officiating colleagues for supervising the construction of road black topping in Railway Bazar Colony with utmost concern and dedication.

resolving the border issue,” he said. Dhar said that the regional committees have set a deadline to submit reports to their respective governments by August this year. “Work has therefore begun in earnest to achieve that goal,” he stated. On the recent clash in some of these areas between the local residents of both states, Hazarika said, those indulging in disturbances don’t belong to Assam. “Miscreants creating disturbance don’t be long to our state. We are very friendly… People of Assam love the people of Megha-

laya and I do believe that people from Meghalaya also love the people of Assam,” Hazarika said. Meanwhile, in the second phase six areas of differences would be taken up for resolution.

The second phase includes complex areas such as Block I, Psiar-Khanduli in West Jaintia Hills district. Block II, Borduar, Nongwah-Mawtamur and Deshdoomreah in Ri-Bhoi district and Langpih in West Khasi Hills district.

Three committees have been constituted, one each for Ri-Bhoi, West Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts.

On May 24, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting and decided to make a joint visit to the areas of difference in West Jaintia Hills and Karbi Anglong as a confidence building measure so that an early boundary resolution could be initiated.

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 35/23

Date 17/02/23

I, Ms. Vivi Kiso, aged 26 years, D/o Mhalekholie Kiso, permanent resident of Mima Village, District Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:-

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a Permanent resident of the aforesaid locality.

2. That my father's name is MHALEKHOLIE KISO and the same has been recorded in all my official documents. However, in my Class X Admit Card and High School Leaving Certificate Examination, 2013 my Father's name has been wrongly mentioned as MHALEKHOLE KISO. Therefore, the aforesaid names referred to the same, identical and one person.

3. That henceforth, my father's name will be called as MHALEKHOLIE KISO and will use this name in all my Official documents and records.

4. That this affidavit shall be used as a piece of evidence and this shall be produce before the competent authority as and when required for to prove the aforesaid facts.

5. That the statements made in paragraph 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. And I sign this affidavit on this the 17th day of Feb' 2023, at Kohima, Nagaland.

Notary Public Deponent k-1418/23

GOVERNMENT OF IND I A

Ministry of s ocial Justice & eM power M ent

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)

Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhavan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi inviting applications for the national awards for empowerment of persons with Disabilities for the year 2023 through ‘online’ Applications/nominations are invited for National Awards for Empowerment of p ersons with d isabilities for the year 2023, through online mode only on the centralized portal of Ministry of Home Affairs. (www.awards.gov.in) which is open (w.e.f. 15th June, 2023 to 31st July, 2023). Applications in physical form will not be accepted for these National Awards.

The nomination should contain all relevant details specified in the format available on the above portal including in narrative form clearly bringing out the notable and inspiring achievements.

OFFi Ce OF t He

Wester N Viyixe V i LL a G e uN i ON

H.Q. diM a Pur estd. 2009

Motto : Upliftment

The Western Viyixe Union conveys our heartful congratulations to all the students who succeeded in HSLC and HSSLC. The Union wishes you all the best in your future endeavours.

Hs LC

1. a lovika s y eptho D/o S Shenito Yeptho 1st Division with distinction in 1 subject

2. Nilo a chumi D/o Henito Achumi 1st Division with distinction in 2 subjects

3. a mekali N y eptho D/o Nihoto Yeptho 1st Division

4. a toki Muru S/o Lt. Bohoto Muru 1st Division

5. Kikato y eptho S/o Khekiho Yeptho 1st Division

6. t onikali y eptho D/o Honito Yeptho 2nd Division

HssLC

1. Kivipu B a womi S/o Bohovi Awomi 1st Division with distinction in all subjects

2. Kitoka y eptho S/o Ato Yeptho 1st Division with distinction in 2 subjects

3. Lomi s y eptho D/o Shenito Yeptho 1st Division with distinction in five subjects

4. Liza K y eptho D/o Kahoto Yeptho 1st Division with distinction in 1 subject

5. s ilika s y eptho D/o Sukhai Yeptho 1st Division

6. e ster H y eptho D/o Hekato Yeptho 1st Division

7. Lizavi K y eptho D/o Khekiho Yeptho 1st Division

8. Viyixe K y eptho S/o Kughaho Yeptho 2nd Division

Sd/-

Ge NeraL seC retary PresideN t Kut OHO CHisH i Kat Os He yeP t HO

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AFFIDAVIT (Declaration)

I, Shri. Along Ao, S/o Payangshijung, aged about 40 Years, resident of Paramedical Colony Kohima, Nagaland, declare an oath as follows:-

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Ao Naga Tribe.

2. That my correct and official Date of Birth is 18-01-1981, however in my Aadhaar Card bearing no. 753060255835 my date of birth has been inadvertently recorded/entered as 18-01-1980.

3. That my father's real/correct legal name is Payangshijung however his name as per PIMS his name is inadvertently entered/ recorded as Longrie.

4. That the above refered date of birth 18-01-1980 and 18-01-1981 represent to one and same person that is my date of birth and also my father's name Payangshijung and Longrie represent one and same person i.e my father.

5. That the above mentioned declaration sworn and made shall be used for any clarification, verification, rectification in connection with my official date of Birth and my father's name and this affidavit shall be used as a piece of proof and evidence at all time for all purposes.

That the statements made in the above paragraphs are true and correct and nothing material has been stated or concealed therein.

dp-2746/23

AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 88/2022

I, Mrs. Ngalhulu, aged about 56 years, daughter of late Riprünyi, resident of Kitsubozou, District-Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above referred address.

2. That my correct and official name is Ngalhulu and my real date of birth is 12.12.1965.

3. That however, in some of my official records and documents, my name has been inadvertently entered and recorded as Ngalhoulie instead of Ngalhulu. Whereas, in some of official records my date of birth has been entered and recorded as 01.01.1969 instead of 12.12. 1965.

4. That the name Ngalhulu and Ngalhoulie refers and belongs to as same and one person. So also the date of birth 12.12.1965 and 01.01.1969 belongs to one and same person i.e., me.

5. That henceforth, for all official records and documents, I shall be known and referred to by the name Ngalhulu and my date of birth as 12.12.1965.

6. That the statements in this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing material is concealed therein and shall use as a piece of evidence.

WITNESS WHEREOF, I sign this affidavit on this the 3rd day of

2022 at Kohima, Nagaland.

Eligibility criteria and other details are available in the simplified and rationalized Guidelines for National Awards for Empowerment of p ersons with d isabilities available on the web portal of the d epartment (www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in) as also on the Award p ortal (www. awards.gov.in)

The National Awards and eligibility for each category of award is as under:

I. National Awards for Individual Excellence

SN Category of Award and eligibility No. of Awards

1. Sarvshresth d ivyangjan (b elonging to any field or activity i.e. Education/ Health/ Employment/Art & Culture/Sports/Creative work/ Empowerment of p ersons with d isabilities / Social service / etc. - a Role Model) –Open to all persons with disabilities having any of the 21 specified disabilities under the Rp wd Act.

i) Shresth d ivyangjan

a. Locomotor d isability - (Locomotor, Muscular d isability, d warfism, Acid Attack Victims, Leprosy Cured, Cerebral p alsy)

b. Visual Impairment -(b lindness, Low Vision)

c. Hearing Impairment - (d eaf, Hard of Hearing, Speech & Language disability)

d. Intellectual d isability – (Mental Retardation, Mental b ehavior, Specific Learning d isability, Autism Spectrum d isorder,)

2.

e. Any specified disability except the disabilities mentioned from Sr. (a) to (d) above.

(d evelopmental d isorder, d isability caused due to b lood d isorder, Hemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell d iseases, Chronic Neurological Conditions, Multiple Sclerosis, p arkinson’s d isease, Multiple d isability) However, if suitable person(s) in any one or more of these sub-categories are not found, the awards may be given to additional person(s) in other sub-categories. (In the fields of employment / self-employment, health/sports, art, culture drawing, painting, music, or any other type of creative work, empowerment of p wd s,)

ii) Shresth d ivyang b al/b alika (In any of category of specified disabilities under the Rp wd Act) - (In the field of art & culture drawing, painting, music, or any other type of creative work etc.) Children with disabilities up to the age of 18 years.

3. d ivyangjano ke Liye karyarat Shrestha Vyakti

4. d ivyangata ke kshetra Mein Shrestha p unarvas p eshevar

5. d ivyangata ke keshtra Mein Shrestha A nusandhan / Navpravartan / Utpad Vikas

II) National Awards for Institutions engaged in empowering persons with disabilities

Sr N Category of Award

1.

d ivyangjan Sashaktikaran Hetu Sarveshrestha Sansthan (p rivate organization, NGO)

2. d ivyangjano ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyokta (Govt. organisation/ p SEs/ Autonomous bodies/ p vt. Sector)

3. d ivyangjano ke Liye Sarvshresth p lacement Agency

– excluding Govt./State Govt./Local b odies

4. Sugamya b harat Abhiyan kay karyanvayan / b adhamukta Vatavaran kay Srijan Mein

Rajya / UT / Zila

06 (03 for Male and 03 for Female)

Cash component of Award: Rs. 2.00 lakh each

10 (1 for male and 1 for Female in each of the five categories (a) to (e).

Cash component of Award: Rs. 1.00 lakh

2 (1 for male and 1 for female) (upto age of 18) Cash component of Award: Rs. 1.00 lakh

1 Award Rs. 1.00 lakh

1 Award Rs. 1.00 lakh

1 Award Rs. 1.00 lakh

No. of Awards

1 Award for providing comprehensive Rehabilitation services

1 Award for Inclusive Education (institutions providing inclusive education)

1 Award

1 Award

Meghalaya deputy chief minister Sniawbhalang Dhar (left) Assam cabinet minister Pijush Hazarika (right)

Ghy railway station will be next-gen station: Sarma

ED arrests TN Min under

PMLA ; coalition slams BJP

were not followed properly in the matter.

Leader of Opposition and AIADMK chief K Palaniswami sought Balaji’s resignation on moral grounds.

The BJP state unit sought to dismiss DMK’s charge that it was resorting to vindictive action, saying the ED move was part of an ongoing investigation into the cash for jobs scam allegedly involving Balaji.

CHENNAI, JUN 14 (PTI):

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Tamil Nadu Electricity, Prohibition and Excise Minister V Senthil Balaji under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), official sources said, making him the first member in the M K Stalinled Cabinet to face such an action from a central probe agency.

Balaji was arrested after a long session of questioning, they said, even as the 47-year-old minister was admitted to a city government hospital after he complained of uneasiness. He underwent a coronary angiogram and was advised bypass surgery at the “earliest”.

A local court later sent him to judicial custody till June 28.

India, B’desh agree to initiate 5 joint development projects

Reserve all Grade IV posts for land owners: KVC

DIMAPUR, JUN 14 (NPN): Kejanglwa Village Council (KVC) under Peren district has urged the State government to reserve all Grade IV posts at all department offices falling under the village’s jurisdiction for land owners of the village.

NEW DELHI, JUN 14

Seperately, a habeus corpus petition was filed in the Madras High Court, seeking his being produced before the court.

Chief Minister Stalin, who had slammed the ED raids against Balaji on Tuesday as “intimidation politics”, met his cabinet colleague at the Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital, Omandurar Estate.

The Chief Minister stepped up his attack on the BJP over the ED arresting his cabinet colleague, as he asserted the minister will face the case legally, and so will the party.

He charged the ED officials of “enacting a drama” in the name of enquiry and accused them of “physically and mentally troubling” Balaji. The DMK claimed arrest-related procedures

The agency had launched multi-city searches in the state on Tuesday on the premises linked to the DMK’s Karur strongman as part of the probe into money laundering.

The action came months after the Supreme Court allowed a police and ED probe into an alleged cash for jobs scam against him.

In the early hours of Wednesday, Balaji was hospitalised after complaining of uneasiness, DMK leaders said.

State Minister P K Sekar Babu claimed there were “symptoms” that Balaji was “tortured”. TV visuals showed Balaji feeling uneasy and crying while being brought to hospital.

(PTI): The border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh have taken a “momentous” decision to initiate joint civil works on five development projects along the 4,096 kms of shared boundary which will help the local population on both sides, a senior officer said Wednesday.

At the end of their four-day biannual border talks conference that began on June 11 in Delhi, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) also said they are working independently and jointly to “reduce” the instances of killing of Bangladeshi nationals in the boundary area. The issue of these killings, which the BSF has linked to miscreants and smugglers either attacking

its personnel or indulge in other cross-border crimes, has been a major irritant between the two neighbours.

The 53rd edition of the conference was led by the chiefs or directors general (DsG) of the BSF and the BGB and ended with the signing of a ‘joint record of discussions’ at a BSF camp located in Chhawla area of the national capital.

“During this conference, in a momentous decision, that will have a profound positive impact on the lives of the population along the India-Bangladesh border, a total of five developmental projects were agreed upon, enhancing the joint efforts towards progress and prosperity in the region.” “This decision is a significant step towards improving the overall quality of life and will serve to foster stronger bilateral trade and relations between the two countries,” the BSF said in a statement.

These five development projects are related to the construction of a bailey bridge, road repair and the strengthening of the retaining walls along the border that runs on India’s eastern flank in five states of Assam, West Bengal, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura.

KVC chairman Namrachang Hegui, secretary Hiareu Ndang and head GB Hubagwang Hegui in a press release said the state government had signed an MoU for establishment of Peren headquarter model township with land owners of the village on July 3, 2006. Accordingly, land measuring 510.62 acres was acquired from Kejanglwa by the government, which agreed to pay compensation in second instalment on or

before March 31, 2010 to the land owners. The sale deed agreement signed on October 30, 2009 was executed, but they alleged that the compensation for the acquired land had not been paid to the owners. However, they pointed out that the village continued to honour and respect the agreement and allowed the offices to function smoothly till date, though their conscience pricked considering the illegal occupation of land by the government.

They said they had submitted representations to Peren deputy commissioner (DC) regarding the matter on May 21, 2015, June 4, 2016 and 14 June 2022, but lamented that their griev -

ances had not been heard.

Thereafter, KVC in a general meeting on January 20 this year took a unanimous decision on the matter, which was reaffirmed on May 26 on the occasion of the Village Foundation Day that since the land owners had not been compensated, all Grade IV posts at all department offices under the village’s jurisdiction should be reserved for the land owners. Cautioning that the village would resort to any democratic form of agitation, or even to the extent of shutting offices of erring de partments ignoring the sentiments of legal owners of the land, they appealed to the government to initiate appropriate steps to redress their genuine grievance.

Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji reacts in pain while being taken to a government hospital. (PTI)

BSF DG Sujoy Lal Thaosen with BGB DG AKM Nazmul Hasan in New Delhi, Wednesday. (PTI)

Price flies sky high

Airfares on certain domestic routes have skyrocketed in recent days, largely driven by summer travel demand, airline capacity constraints and suspension of Go First’s operations. On routes involving popular summer holiday destinations, airfares have jumped up by as much as 50-80 percent over last month. This summer travel season has seen an unusually high spike in ticket prices. For instance, the round trip delhi-Goa which used to be priced at Rs.15,000 in May shot up to Rs.22,000 by June. Also, the price of a ticket for a round trip from delhi-Mumbai that used to be priced at Rs.14,000 in May shot up to Rs.20,000 by June. The entire air fare has gone crazy especially the popular route between delhi-Leh for which a round trip coast was touching around Rs.50,000 at peak season. Amid the surge in domestic airfares, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia asked airlines to “self-monitor” the prices on certain routes, particularly the ones that have been most affected by suspension of cash-strapped airline Go First from May 3.According to IATA, the price of jet fuel has increased nearly 150% in the last year. Airlines are also facing the reality of not having enough pilots and flight attendants to run their flights, as well as higher labor costs. All of these forces have combined to create rising ticket prices. The hike in jet turbine fuel that was hiked to nearly 150% is under the control of the government. According to various reports, the turbine fuel ought not to have sky rocketed since India buys oil from Russia at cheap rates. The market share of crude oil imports from Russia, which stood at less than 1% before the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, rose to 1.64 million barrels per day in March, taking Russia’s share to nearly 34%. Crude oil imports from OpEC countries declined to 59.5% of total imports during April–March 2022–23 as compared to 71.6% during April–March 2021–22, according to the date released by the petroleum planning and Analysis Cell. The government has not passed on the windfall from the import of crude oil from Russia as prices of fuel continued to rise. The other factor is the use of advanced computer and pricing algorithms by airlines to determine prices and run sales based on the time of the year, passenger demand, weather, major events/festivals, time of day, competitor prices, fuel prices, etc. When travel demand is low, prices are low and when demand is high, prices are high to capitalise on the interest. To do this, airlines set up a pricing schedule for their flights, putting the seats into price ‘buckets,’ and as one ‘bucket’ fills up, they open the next, more expensive one up for purchase. The travel industry has blackout days like Holi, diwali, Christmas, New Year, school holiday season etc. Travellers need to avoid travel during these days as fares would be higher. Travel agencies have disclosed that for domestic trips, prices have been lower 14-44 days before departure, and the lowest average prices are usually 21 days out.

DailyDevotion

Get Moving! (1)

Abide in Me… —John 15:4

In the matter of determination. The Spirit of Jesus is put into me by way of the atonement by the Cross of Christ. I then have to build my thinking patiently to bring it into perfect harmony with my Lord. God will not make me think like Jesus— I have to do it myself. I have to bring “every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). “Abide in Me”— in intellectual matters, in money matters, in every one of the matters that make human life what it is. Our lives are not made up of only one neatly confined area.

Am I preventing God from doing things in my circumstances by saying that it will only serve to hinder my fellowship with Him? How irrelevant and disrespectful that is! It does not matter what my circumstances are. I can be as much assured of abiding in Jesus in any one of them as I am in any prayer meeting. It is unnecessary to change and arrange my circumstances myself. Our Lord’s inner abiding was pure and unblemished. He was at home with God wherever His body was. He never chose His own circumstances, but was meek, submitting to His Father’s plans and directions for Him. Just think of how amazingly relaxed our Lord’s life was! But we tend to keep God at a fever pitch in our lives. We have none of the serenity of the life which is “hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3).

Think of the things that take you out of the position of abiding in Christ. You say, “Yes, Lord, just a minute— I still have this to do. Yes, I will abide as soon as this is finished, or as soon as this week is over. It will be all right, Lord. I will abide then.” Get moving— begin to abide now. In the initial stages it will be a continual effort to abide, but as you continue, it will become so much a part of your life that you will abide in Him without any conscious effort. Make the determination to abide in Jesus wherever you are now or wherever you may be placed in the future.

By Oswald Chambers

Quotes

Yung Aung-led NSCN (K) affirms stance on present crisis

It is extremely unfortu -

nate and shameful for the protracted Naga freedom struggle as treason has once again raised its ugly head in the form some expelled NSCN members. Lately there have been a lot of misapprehension and false conception regarding current problem within the NSCN/GPRN.

To better understand the truth, one must view the issue from the right angle and right prospective.

The NSCN/GPRN has already issued a press statement on 12/4/2023 regarding its decision to expel the three party members for antiparty activities. The Naga army under its Commanderin-Chief, Gen. Th.Kumchok and Deputy Commander-inChief, Lt.Gen.Thumching has also issued clarification the same day, denouncing Maj.Gen.Langnyei’s illegal actions and defamatory statement. Hence the false notion of CHQ and GHQ attacking each other is totally out of question. The Naga army is fully intact under the Commander-in-Chief

and Deputy Commanderin-Chief.

Overpowering and bribing few weak and corrupt Officers to his side does not validate Langnyei’s wild claim of having full military support. Langnyei’s political gamble and inane chattering at the behest of his Indian paymaster will not change the truth, rather the truth will unfold and he cannot escape the scrutiny of the people. His true colour will be expose sooner or later. The revered Naga struggle cannot be held hostage and dictated at the whims of Langnyei and his group of renegades.

In spite of the grave mistakes committed by these expelled members, the NSCN/GPRN and the Naga army maintain extreme self-restraint due to the growing concern of the local public and presence of innocent Naga army cadres in GHQ.

The NSCN/GPRN deeply appreciates and understands the People’s appeal for peace and tranquillity in the eastern Nagaland.

It was towards that objective, the NSCN/GPRN held consecutive meetings with the Naga cultural and literature Committee, Naga Baptist Convention, Khiamniungan Public Organization, Leinong Mission, Konyak Union Myanmar, Naga Students’ Organization, Eastern Naga Students’ Association, Tangshang Churches, Tangshang Tribes Councils etc.

Hence we are amazed to which Naga CSOs Langnyei is referring to when he accuse the President, Mr.Yung Aung of turning a ‘deaf ear’. It was Yung Aung himself who went against his own conscience and Protocol to convince the Party members in accepting the People’s call for peace.

Upon the Party’s approval, he issued a Public Declaration on 20/5/2023 - for Peace and Reconciliationin the interest of the whole Naga people and the Naga National Struggle.

To expedite the reconciliation process, the NSCN/GPRN entrusted the Naga Students’ Organi-

zation (NSO) and the Eastern Naga Students’ Association (ENSA) to lend their good service which they accepted instantaneously. Instead of responding positively, Langnyei and his gang choose to embarked on a provocative remarks and ultimatum which is not only unacceptable to the NSCN/GPRN but also an open defiance to the genuine call of the people. The Peace mission thus failed due to Langnyei’s arrogant and aggressive nature and the NSCN/GPRN must not be the blame for it.

Does Mr.Langnyei ever know that his bragging in the Media only exposes his political immaturity and ignorance? Did he think that creating a bogus story justify his mistakes? Why did Mr.Langnyei make a false statement that the Naga CSOs had drawn the Tigak river as a boundary line between the CHQ and GHQ? No such understanding takes place and Naga CSOs are witness to all his lies. His bold exertion of righteously “walking in

Vandalism of NSF office, filing of FIR and the stand taken there-of

(From previous issue)

e) On 22 June 1983 A Kevichusa gave a statement about how, when, who and for whom the Naga Club Building was constructed. In it, it was clearly stated that the ‘The building was not constructed for any particular person. It does not belong to the Angamis in particular. Neither does it belong exclusively to the Kohima people nor to the Christians. It belongs to the Naga people as a whole.’

f) 27 May 1984: 12 individuals claiming to be of the descendants of donors of the Naga club building wrote to the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima requesting for an eviction order against the ‘self style Secretary’ of the then mandated Naga club and the Naga students Federation claiming that they are the original Naga club.

g) On 17 July 1984, DC Kohima Convened a meeting of the prominent Naga leaders in Kohima for a meeting to discuss issues relating to Naga Club on 17th August 1984.

h) On 17 August 1984, DC Kohima, S Lima Aier ‘dissolved the two parallel Naga club organizations with the condition that ‘the Naga club will be reorganized giving wide publicity to all tribes of Nagas and wide publicity to all the tribes of Nagas and sub-committee was appointed with Mr. Wezhuli Krome as convenor’. It was clearly stated in the order that the re-organization should be completed by 17th September 1984.

i) On 26 October 1984, the committee constituted by the DC kohima had a meeting and resolved the following:

1) That, the office bearers of the Naga Club duly elected on 7th January, 1982 was re-elected and shall be legitimate recognized body.

2) That, the tenure of the office shall be 3 (three) calendar years.

3) That, in addition to the existing office bearers, 7 (Seven) Joint secretaries, each representing 1 (one) district of Nagaland, shall man the office of the Naga club.

j) With regards to the proposed Building Project, a “Seniors’ Conclave” was convened by NSF on 21.11.2015 at the De Oriental Hotel, Kohima, which constituted a 5-Member Committee, with Mr. Neivor Rutsa as Convenor, and Mr. Lhouvitsu, Mr. Yesonyu Veyie, Mr. Zaku Tsukru and Mr. Z. Lohe. This Committee as entrusted pursued the Plot related issue and in its first meeting held on 06.12.2015 at the residence of Z. Lohe and decided that the Plot is free from all encumbrances and therefore the NSF may go ahead with the Building Project which will house all the Apex Naga organizations under one roof and also provide for the livelihood of the surviving members of the then Naga Club. This was not even in the thought of any other individuals at that point of time.

k) It was on 15 July 2017, that the decision was taken to make plans to celebrate 100th Year of Naga Club at the NSF senior consultative Meeting held at Japfu hotel.

l) On 5th October 2017 the Executive Council NSF set up a

15 members Naga Club Building Committee with Nivor Rutsa as the convenor of the committee.

m) On 9 December 2017, the Federal Assembly held at Mokokchung village hosted by AKM reaffirmed the decision to celebrate the 100th Year of Naga Club and endorsed the then executive council to constitute a committee for the same.

n) On 29th June 2018, a 15 Member organizing Committee for ‘100 Year of Naga Club’ was constituted by the NSF Executive.

o) On 21st November 2018, A public Declaration was made by 11 ‘concerned senior individuals not representing any organization or body’ after a marathon meeting held at De Oriental Hotel, Kohima wherein it was clearly stated that ‘to undertake all future developments taking the Naga public, especially the NSF, a major stakeholder, into confidence always’. However, to the dismay of NSF, the same was not honored by the Naga Club.

p) As the NSF launched the celebration of its 75 years of existence under the theme ‘Call to Oneness’ for all Nagas to come together, this same Naga Club issued ‘notice to vacate the Naga Club building in toto on or before the 27th of August 2022.

q) This time around, as the NSF was preparing to hold its General Conference, its office was vandalized, documents destroyed, and its office materials such as computers, furniture, gadgets etc. all damaged.

r) On December 13,2022: Daniel Shiu, A Burma Naga brought to public domain, a document entitled ‘The paradox of the Naga Club then and now’ wherein it was written ‘Therefore, going by the Lakhuti resolution of 1955 of the mandated Naga national organization ie, NNC, the Naga club of today should be branded as unlawful and treacherous’. The rest of the unfortunate events that transpired is in public domain including the criminal act of vandalizing the NSF Oking which is a common Naga heritage site and is a treasure trove of documents pertaining to the Naga people.

The NSF would like to clearly state that it has no intention of antagonizing or confronting any group or individual but will function guided by the fundamental principles that are clearly enshrined in its constitution for Unified Lim and Glory of Nagas by all means and will always remain open to the idea of inclusiveness.

A lot of bold statements were made by Mr. Kuilochalie Seyie, the self proclaimed President of the unrecognized Naga Club, during his recent interview with a prominent regional News channel. He claimed that the unrecognized Naga Club is for all the Nagas while also accusing NSF of never having met them in the last 7 (seven) years. Both the claim as well as the accusation are baseless and hold no water whatsoever. The Federation would like to refresh his over-used brain by taking his memories back to the time when NSF was planning to celebrate the ‘100 year of Naga Club’.

the footsteps of our most respected late Baba S.S. Khaplang and his undying principles and values” is quite amusing. All of a sadden how did he become all knowing when all these years he had concealed himself inside his opium den.

It may be noted that due to their heavy addiction to drug and opium, both Mr.Nyeiton and Mr.Langnyei are the first to openly criticize the new transformation policy within NSCN/GPRN.

Their false allegations hold not truth but can be view as a desperate attempt to propagate hates Champaign against President Yung Aung and malign the reputation of the NSCN/ GPRN in order to advance their hidden agenda and that of the enemy, These expelled members have seized control of the Naga Army Headquarters for the last two months and recently they have targeted the public area to utilize the innocent civilians as Human shield, thus putting countless lives at risk. They applied ‘hit

(From previous issue)

It was through the meetings between some members of the Ad-hoc Naga Club and the then officials of NSF on several occasions that the proposal to organize the occasion together was mooted. After due consultations with the stakeholders, the NSF officials met the then Chairman of the Ad-hoc Naga Club Mr. Krurovi Peseyie in the month of March at his residence in Jotsoma where he clearly mentioned that Naga Club will celebrate only for the tribes of Nagaland State. It was due to this stark contrast in the concepts of celebrating the occasion that the Ad-hoc Naga Club and NSF could not organize the occasion.

With the facts placed before the public, how can he claim that the Ad-hoc Naga club is for the entire Nagas without borders and that NSF had never met them? The audacity of Mr. Kuolochalie Seyie to mislead the Naga people through lies is unfortunate.

The main accusation as per their ‘notice to vacate’ was ‘that your esteemed organization has paid Rs. 500/- (five hundred only) in rent for the month of April 1983 on 07.04.1983 after which you have never paid our Naga Club house rent from May 1983 till date’. But how do NSF pay rent to an organization from May 1983 till whichever date to an organization which was formed only in 2017/18?

The NSF reiterates that the Naga club belongs to all the Naga people and that no individual or group can claim ownership of the same. The Naga issue, the Naga political history and the resulting rights of the Naga people cannot be owned nor inherited by some individuals.

The NSF has always been honoring our ancestors who laid the foundation of the Naga nationhood, for which NSF is a proud descendent, however, the present Naga Club which is not recognized by the Naga people was formed suddenly in 2017/18 with ulterior motives to hijack a certain planned celebration of the NSF which was not even in their thoughts then.

The NSF is uncompromisingly of the view that the Present Naga club is unmandated and that the Naga people as a whole should decide the relevance of its existence in the present context and that a proper Naga Club should be re-constituted, based on the foundation of the Memorandum that was submitted to the Simon Commission in 1929.

Henceforth, the Naga Students’ Federation and the All Nagaland college Students’ Union (ANCSU) shall resume its normal functioning at its Oking, Naga Club building.

Nevertheless, with God and the Naga general public as our witness, we leave the matter to the best wisdom of the Nagas and the APO as the messenger of Peace to uphold the legacy of the Naga club and bring the Naga people together in the true spirit of the memorandum submitted to the Simon commission by the Naga Club in 1929.

(Concluded)

(Kegwayhun Tep) President

(Siipuni Ng Philo) General Secretary

and run’ tactic to instil fear psychosis and confusion among local public.

On 5/6/2023, they launched a cowardly ambush on the Naga Army near Nyanching village and we lost Cpl.Rushi, a brave young soldier from the unit of 2nd Battalion in the attack.

On 13/6/2023, they came and attack the Naga Army while they were temporarily stationed at Chen Loiyi village. They indiscriminately fired lethod bombs into the public area but the Naga Army did not retaliate as to avoid collateral damage. Luckily, no one was hurt in the attack. Today, the limit of tolerance has reached its zenith. The silent of the NSCN/GPRN must not be interpreted as our weakness. No more restraint will be shown. The NSCN/GP RN stands ready to face the eventuality that may harm the revere peoples’ struggle come how dark and ugly it may be.

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The ‘end game’ of our scheming Southern brother does not end here. They want to ensure that GoI concedes to their demand for PAN NAGA HOHO…for what purpose? Is emotional integration their true purpose? The real reason in their scheme of things is to continue controlling the Nagas of Nagaland even in the postsolution era.

The Tangkhul brothers envisages a Bi-cameral setup… Upper House- Lower House (Rajaya Sabha/ Lok Sabha equivalent) for their so-called ‘Naga Nation’ where the ‘Lower House’ will house the Elected Representatives while the ‘Upper House’ would consist of Members nominated by the PAN NAGA HOHO that they will control in the like manner of their redundant ‘Naga Haha’ of today.

The working dynamics so craftily designed in this set up is that no matter what Bills are proposed by the ‘Lower House’, such Bills cannot become an ACT/ LAW without the approval of the ‘Upper House’ which would consist of puppet members nominated by PAN NAGA HOHO.

This diabolic plan of wanting to control the lives of the Nagas of Nagaland in the post solution era is a firsthand knowledge acquired from one of the Tangkhul king pins in the NSCN (IM) set up.

This is a real plan of our Tangkhul brothers in the NSCN (IM)…and believe me…this is not a joke!!! I dare NSCN (IM) to deny this fact! Is it not clearly apparent to the Nagas of Nagaland as to why NSCN (IM) is extremely reluctant to transparently disclose their “COMPETENCEY CLAUSES” that they have been negotiating with the GoI all this while???? Is the present Naga generation of Nagaland so desperately devoid of courage to perceive and collectively stand up for what we believe to be the right thing to do…rather than succumb to the dictates of one single human being called Muivah who had publically disavowed “Sovereignty” and “Integration” but now demanding “Naga Flag” and “Naga Yezahbo” for the Naga Nation? I have said this before and I am saying it again…NO INDEPENDENT NATION SEEKS PERMISSION FROM ANOTHER INDEPENDENT NATIONS FOR THEIR NATIONAL FLAG AND THEIR CONSTITUTION! The ‘Flag’ and the ‘Constitution’ is a natural independent protocol of an Independent Nation that does not require any permission from any other Nation. Period!

Yet here we are…the so-called “Sovereignty” of the NSCN (IM) requires the permission of the GoI to have a “Naga

Flag” and a “Naga Yezahbo”… for their delusional “Sovereign Naga Nation”…for which the talks has run into a road block… and we the fearful stakeholders have nothing to say.

In all of this…it is getting clearer by the day that both Mr. Rio and Mr. Muivah do not want the final solution to happen. In the case of Mr. Muivah, who probably perceives himself to be the “Father of the Nation”, will find no place in his so-called “Naga Nation” without Integration and therefore the only other place he could go is that small little hole called the “Autonomous Regional Territorial Council” in the hills of Manipur…that is if his own people would accept him after he is ‘gun-less’, and that too without the commensurate unquestioned authority that he commands today.

It seems obvious that he would rather prefer to die in harness with all the pomp and authority that he enjoys at this point in time rather than fade into oblivion in the post solution era.

As for Mr. Rio….he too seems to be head over heels in love with the Chief Minister’s Chair for obvious intent…but would have to part with it if the post solution period begins.

So why hurry huh? Otherwise…with the anti-Constitutional issue of “Sovereignty” out of the equation…if he had a true honest intent of wanting a solution… he has the full Government machinery at his command to build up a real united public opinion and momentum for the GoI to sit up and take notice…a long time ago… rather than conveniently hide behind the “role of a facilitator, facilitating nothing”.

Finally, in the case of our gun toting Southern brothers, perhaps they should seriously consider the possibility that taking the Nagas of Nagaland for granted so persistently for so long with all their demonic secrecy could be counterproductive.

A time could very well come when push comes to a shove, history could repeat itself where ‘quit notice’ could well be served to them once again for their lack of trust and transparency in dealing with our future…giving them the liberty to implement their competency clauses in their own territory in Manipur…but not in Nagaland.

Anyway, fellow Nagas tighten your seat belts…we are in for a loooooong haul because all of us have misplaced our courage to stand up for our rights! We the Nagas have been trying to go forward on a back gear and perhaps we are soon about to reach the station called: “Solution? What Solution?”

(Concluded)

Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Retd)

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NEW DELHI, JUN 14

(PTI): Railways will start operating Vande Bharat trains on five more routes from June 26, the first launch after the three-train accident in Odisha on June 2 that claimed 288 lives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch the semi-highspeed trains via video conferencing.

The routes on which the five trains will run are - Mumbai-Goa, Bangalore-Hubli, Patna-Ranchi, Bhopal-Indore and Bhopal-Jabalpur.

The railway ministry had cancelled the launch of the Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat train after the Odisha tragedy.

This is the first time that five Vande Bharat trains will start operations on the same day.

While such launches in the past have seen a lot of fanfare, it will be a relatively austere event this time in view of the Odisha accident.

PM to virtually address BJP workers

BHOPAL, JUN 14 (PTI):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually address BJP leaders and workers across 10 lakh booths in the country on June 27 from Bhopal, a senior party leader said on Wednesday. MP Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit president VD Sharma said 2,500 leaders of the party from various states will attend this event.

“The prime minister will reach Bhopal on June 27 and flag off Vande Bharat Express. He will address BJP workers from 10 lakh booths across the country virtually,” said Sharma, the Lok Sabha member from Khajuraho.

Sharma claimed 38 lakh workers from 64,100 booths in Madhya Pradesh will also participate in this programme. If the prime minister allows, a roadshow will be held in Bhopal, he said. He said the PM will also visit Dhar on June 27. Notably, elections in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh are due later this year.

Pakistani drone recovered in Punjab

AMRITSAR, JUN 14 (PTI): A Pakistani drone was recovered by a joint team of the BSF and the Punjab police at a village in the state’s Tarn Taran district on Wednesday, officials said.

This is the third recovery of a Pakistani drone in less than a week.

The latest recovery -- a DJI Matrice 300 RTK series drone -- was made from a field in Dall village, the officials said.

“Yet another Pakistani drone was recovered by the joint efforts of BSF and Punjab police,” said a BSF official. Police said a case has been registered in this regard at Khalra police station.

Mild tremor in Kutch district

AHMEDABAD, JUN 14

(PTI): A tremor of 3.5 magnitude was recorded in Gujarat’s Kutch district on Wednesday evening at a time when cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is approaching the coast in the region, officials said.

No damage to property or life was reported.

The tremor was recorded at 5:05 PM at a distance of 5 km West South West (WSW) of Bhachau in Kutch district, the Institute of Seismological Research at Gandhinagar said in its update. The powerful cyclone is very likely to cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts and make landfall near Jakhau Port in Kutch by June 15 evening, according to Met department.

Cyclone Biparjoy: 50,000 shifted to temporary shelters in Gujarat

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ABAD, JUN 14 (PTI): Authorities have so far shifted 50,000 people from coastal areas of Gujarat to temporary shelters ahead of the expected landfall of powerful cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ near Jakhau port in Kutch district.

With the cyclone barrelling towards the Gujarat coast, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds.

Nine talukas in Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbandar and Rajkot districts received more than 50 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending on Wednesday morning.

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After reviewing the preparations, Singh said the armed forces are ready to provide every possible assistance to civil authorities in tackling any situation or contingency that may arise due to the cyclone.

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The evacuation is in progress and is expected to be completed by Wednesday evening, officials said.

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He said 18 teams of NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), 12 teams of SDRF (State Disaster Re-

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“Officials of departments of Electricity and Road & Building have also reached designated spots to restore connectivity and power supply. We have also deployed teams carrying HAM Radio sets and satellite phones in the coastal region for better communication,” said Pandey.

Heavy Rain at Jakhau port ahead of the landfall of Biparjoy cyclone, in Kutch district, Tuesday. (PTI)

Das receives ‘Governor of the Year’ award in London

NEW DELHI, JUN 14

(AGENCIES): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das was awarded the “Governor of the Year” at the Central Banking Awards 2023 in London. Central Banking is a London-based international economic research journal.

According to Business Standard, Das is the second RBI governor to receive the award after Raghuram Rajan, who was given the title in 2015. Das “cemented critical reforms, overseen world-leading payments innovation, and steered India through difficult times with a steady hand and wellcrafted turn of phrase”, the organisers of the award said.

The organisers added that Das’ tenure which began in 2018, “has been marked by a series of grave

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The organisers of the Central Banking Awards 2023 spoke about the collapse of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) in September 2018 which led to a liquidity crunch in the Indian banking system. “A handful of

ECI announces pre-revision activities

DIMAPUR: Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for pre- revision activities and special summary revision of photo electoral rolls w.r.t.01.01.2024 as the qualifying date.

Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, Awa Lorin informed that under the pre- revision activities, training of EROs/AEROs/BLOs etc on all laws and guidelines related to ER, including training on the latest IT applications and systems will be held from June 6, 2023 to July 20, 2023.

House to House verification by BLOs from July 21 to August 21, 2023; preparation of Format 1to 8 and preparation of supplements and integrated draft roll with reference to 01.01.2024 as the qualifying date from September 30 to October 10, 2023.

Under revision activities: publication of integrated draft electoral roll from October 17, period for filing claims & objections on October 17 to November30, special campaign dates from November 3, 4, 17 and 18, 2023, disposal of claims and objections by December 26, 2023 and final publication of electoral roll on January 5, 2024.

other firms collapsed in the subsequent months, including Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank, which had lent heavily to an infrastructure finance firm that went bust,” they said. Das was also credited for “appearing as a voice of calm amid the fear” during the Covid-19 pandemic by the organisers. The statement by the organisers also talked about Das’ opposition to crypto assets in India. Das is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, who is currently serving as the 25th governor of the RBI. He has worked for both the central government and the Tamil Nadu government in several capacities, such as the economic affairs secretary, the revenue secretary, and fertilisers secretary.

Wokha: JAC calls for indefinite NH-2 bandh from June 20

(From p-1)

It also pointed out the problems with landowners who, despite having received compensation, continued to erect structures within the ROW, with some even declining to provide space, thereby undermining the effectiveness of the compensation process. However, with the ultimatum having lapsed already, JAC demanded that the authorities concerned must address all the 106 marked discrepancies within the ROW and that the contractor must reconstruct/rectify the pavement alignments, drainages and all substandard retaining walls, breast walls and culverts along the entire stretch following rectification of the ROW by appropriate authorities.

Alleging that the distribution of compensation was strikingly unequal, with some beneficiaries receiving up to Rs 70-80 lakh, they demanded that the responsible authority must immediately examine this alarming discrepancy and initiate proceedings against those involved in misappropriation of compensation funds totalling up to a staggering Rs 18 crore.

They claimed that the committee had followed all official procedures to seek justice, but lamented that the Wokha DC had failed to take any action on the ground. Therefore, they warned that the DC would be held solely responsible and accountable in the event of any authority or individual attempting to undermine, obstruct, or hinder fulfilment of the genuine demands.

(From p-1) She had said that these destinations would be selected through challenge mode, using an integrated and innovative approach, while the focus of development of tourism would be on domestic as well as foreign tourists. She had also proposed to launch an app in which all relevant aspects of the tourist destinations would be made available, in addition to aspects such as physical connectivity, virtual connectivity, tourist guides, high standards of food streets and tourist security, to enhance tourist experience.

To strengthen domestic tourism, sector-specific skilling would be done and entrepreneurship development would be dovetailed to achieve the objectives of the “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative, the budget had proposed. Also, tourist infrastructure and amenities would be facilitated under the Vibrant Villages Programme to encourage tourism in border villages.

In a tweet, Salhoutuono Kruse, thanked Imna Along for identifying the village as one of the 50 tourist destinations of the country.

(From p-1) However, he said that their sense of responsibility and obligations should be the cornerstone of their life. Governor asked them to remember that whatever they do they should always carry the hopes and wishes of not only their family but the society and the state as well.

Describing the New Education Policy 2023 as watershed moment in India’s educational system, governor stated that NEP aims to raise the standard of education in India to a global level.

Governor also said that the principles of NEP was to determine and nurture the child’s potential, increase the child reading and numeracy knowledge and also improving their creativity and logical thinking.

He pointed out that NEP intends to make the Indian educational system more inclusive, flexible and learned-centre.

Governor urged the students that they need to imbibe good ethical values of honesty, integrity, patriotism, empathy and love towards their fellowmen especially the weaker section.

Traffic regulation between Nsong, Tening

DIMAPUR, JUN 14

(NPN): In view of the ongoing NERSDS road project, there would be traffic regulation for two months along the road stretch from Meguiki River Bridge to Herazambak Bridge between Tening and Nsong town. In a notification, the additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Tening, T. Lemlila Sangtam, informed since the area was made of rock requiring blasting, it would pose a danger to the commuters while executing work. Therefore, the traffic

regulation has been scheduled to start from June 15, 2023: Road would be closed to traffic on day 1-2; road would be opened on day 3; road closure on day 4-5 and on day 6 road would be opened to traffic. ADC informed that the schedule could be extended depending on site requirements. Therefore, the public of the Tening area and Nsong sub-division have been advised to travel via an alternate route during the day of road closure via Ngaulong-Bamsiakilwa.

Foothill road: NZPO backs NFHRCC appeal

(From p-1)

NZPO pointed out that 6.7-18km was already restrengthened and now the road on that portion was in very good condition. Besides, it said the road between 40km to 75km was also being surfaced with DBM and BC, adding the workmanship was appreciated.

NZPO has, therefore, requested project Sewak Dimapur to surface the whole length of Kohima-Pedi-Peren road with DBM and BC. NZPO stated that if resurfacing was to be done for namesake i.e. re-surface with 30mm BC thickness, the department should not do resurfacing job.

He also encouraged them that these values will hold them in good stead as they are going to hold important positions in society and the government one day.

Governor expressed his happiness that for the past few years equal importance was giving to daughters along with the sons, which he said was a reflection of gender equality.

He informed people to understand that women make up about half of country’s total population and for India to develop, there must be gender equality.

Governor also presented awards and certificates to various achievers.

Altogether, 62 HSLC/ HSSLC achievers were awarded. The awards included Governor awards to HSLC/ HSSLC Toppers, Achievers in MILs & Skill Education subjects, toppers of Government School, toppers among Eastern Nagaland Students, Governor Excellence Award for Science Study (HSSLC) and NBSE Awards to HSLC & HSSLC Toppers.

Commissioner & secretary, school education, Kevileno An-

gami, in her short speech, encouraged the students of the importance of time management and to maintain consistency in their studies with hard work and determination to achieve greater heights.

DC Chumoukedima, Abhinam and SP Kohima Imnalensa motivated the participants and shared experiences during their student’s life.

The toppers of HSLC & HSSLC—Christy Paul Mathew, DBHSS, Dimapur; Moanola Longchar, THSS, Mokokchung; Zahid Ahmed Laskar, CHSS, Dimapur and Awang P Yimpushu, St. JHSS, Dimapur shared their success stories.

Earlier, NBSE chairman Aseno Sekhose gave an introductory speech. Special song was presented by Peteruokuo Kuotsu, Chieli Music Academy, Kohima and Northfield School, Kohima.

The secretary CEDOK Rev. Fr. Dr. Jacob Charalel invoked God’s blessings, while the vote of thanks was proposed by principal director school education Thavaseelan K. The programme was conducted by Lucy Konyak.

Centre discontinues sale of rice, wheat

NEW DELHI, JUN 14

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This decision has already been conveyed to the Karnataka government, which had sought 13,819 tonne of rice for its own scheme under the OMSS

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Atleast 6 killed as Russia strikes Ukraine

KYIV, JUN 14 (AP): Russian forces fired cruise missiles at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa and shelled the eastern Donetsk region early on Wednesday, killing at least six people and damaging dozens of homes, regional Ukrainian officials said.

Russian forces have stepped up aerial strikes in their nearly 16-month war, a Ukrainian military spokesman said.

The country’s armed forces, meanwhile, have reported limited gains in the early stages of a counteroffensive to take back the nearly one-fifth of Ukraine’s territory that is under Russian control.

The grinding Ukrainian advance is pressing slowly ahead, Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said on Wednesday.

Western analysts and military officials say the effort to dislodge entrenched, powerfully armed and large numbers of Russian troops could take years.

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presidential office said. Russian shelling of Kostiantynivka killed one civilian, with 57 houses damaged, it added.

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A burnt car is seen in front of the damaged fast food restaurant after a nightly Russian rocket attack in Odesa. (AP) gion, Maliar claimed. Ukrainian forces have managed to make gains despite the Russian edge in artillery and air power, she said.

It was not possible to verify the battlefield claims.

In Odesa, three food warehouse employees were killed in a strike that also damaged homes, shops and cafes in the city’s downtown, the regional administration said on Facebook. Another 13 people were injured.

Search teams were looking for possible survivors under the rubble of the warehouse, it said.

The attack on the port city, launched from the Black Sea, was the second in a week and involved four Kalibr cruise missiles, three

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In eastern Ukraine, Donetsk province governor Pavlo Kyrylenko wrote on Telegram that at least three people died after shelling destroyed seven homes and damaged dozens more in the cities of Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka.

Ten towns and villages along the front line in Donetsk were struck as Kyiv’s troops slowly advance, according to Ukraine’s presidential office.

A missile hit the Ukrainian-controlled city of Kramatorsk, where Kyiv’s forces are headquartered, killing two civilians and wounding two others while damaging 29 homes, the

Andriy Kovalov, a spokesperson for the General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces, said the Russian military increased missile and aerial strikes as Kyiv’s forces intensify attacks along the war’s 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line and claim some modest gains at the beginning of their counteroffensive. In a briefing, he said strikes on the Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kirovohrad regions, in addition to the Odesa region, involved Kh22 cruise missiles, sealaunched Kalibr cruise missiles, and Iranian-made Shahed drones. Nine were intercepted.

Kovalov said Ukrainian forces had made advances in several sections and fighting was continuing in or near at least two Donetsk province communities.

Britain’s Ministry of Defence, which has regularly issued updates on the conflict, wrote on Twitter that southern Ukraine “has often been more permissible for Russian air operations” compared with other parts of the front.

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Correction of Title, D.O.B. & F/Name)

Regd. No. 117/23 Date 13/6/23

I, Miss. Avili, daughter of Lt. Lakhuvi, aged about 34 years, resident of Shena Old Village, Zunheboto, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as hereunder:

1. That my correct and:

a. Official name is Avili but my name has been inadvertently entered as Avili Sumi in some of my official documents.

b. My actual date of birth is 12. 05. 1989 but the same has been inadvertently recorded as 25.05.1974 in some of my official documents.

c. My father's actual name is Lt. Lakhuvi but I inadvertently mentioned my husband's name Khuheto in some of my official documents.

2. That henceforth, my name should be called/known as Avili, my date of birth should be read as 12.05.1989 and my father's should be called/known as Lt. Lakhuvi which shall/should be use in all my future correspondences. That the averments made above in the preceding paragraphs are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge and a matter of record and nothing material has been concealed thereon.

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FeLiCitatiON

We the Mongchen Senso Telongjem Dimapur and Mongchen Kaketshir Telongjem Dimapur feel immensely proud and honoured to convey our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals on their academic achievements:

1. dr. Merentoshi , S/o Mr Tsukjemsungba & Mrs Tiakala on being conferred with the degree of Ph.D (Agriculture) in Crop Physiology from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat under the supervision of Professor Rajan Das on the topic entitled, study On diversity Of rice in Nagaland and their suitability to Changing Climate".

2. dr. Merensangla Longkumer , D/o Er. Mayangchaba & Late Mrs Tatonglemla on being conferred Ph.D in Education under the supervision of Professor Lungsang Zeliang on the topic entitled, "Historical development and status of education in Mokokchung distríct in Nagaland ", from Nagaland University.

3. dr. sakuntala Longkumer , D/o Mr Moasangba & Mrs Imdangpongla, on being conferred with the degree of Ph.D in Applied Linguistics, School of Humanities from University of Hyderabad under the supervision of Dr. Gracious Mary Temsen on the topic entitled, "ergativity in Mongsen"

We further wish them success and best wishes for their future endeavours.

Sd/- Sd/-

Mr. rongsentoshi Mr. imchatoshi i Molier President President MSTD MKTD. dp-2762/23

Regd. No. 0159/2023

AFFIDAVIT

At least 78 people have died and dozens are feared missing off the coast of southern Greece after a fishing boat carrying migrants capsized and sank, authorities said Wednesday.

A large search and rescue operation was launched in the area. Authorities said 104 people have been rescued so far following the nighttime incident some 75 kilometres southwest of Greece’s southern Peloponnese region.

Four of the survivors were hospitalised with symptoms of hypothermia.

It was unclear how many passengers might remain missing at sea after the Greek coast guard reported 78 dead.

Six coast guard vessels, a navy frigate, a military transport plane, an air force helico pter, several private vessels and a drone from the European Union border protection agency, Frontex, were taking part in the ongoing search.

The Italy-bound boat is believed to have sailed from the Tobruk area in eastern Libya.

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D.C. COURT ROAD, DUNCAN, DIMAPUR ADMISSION STARTED

* Offer Intensive Coaching for Repeaters/Regular

* Courses offered : NBSE : Class-X/XII (Arts & Science)

* CBSE : Class-X (Maths, Science) Class-XI/XII (Bio/Che/Phy/Maths)

* Hostel Attached for both Boys & Girls (Separately)

Contact : 9436600530/ 8257880984

E-mail : VJscoachingcentre119@gmail.com dp-2626/23

OFFiCe OF tHe HAKHIZHE VILLAGE STUDENTS' UNION

NiuLaNd : NaGaLaNd Motto: "Retrospect and Thrive" (Chhejuno thuwuni)

We the Hakhizhe Village Students' Union proudly extend our heartfelt gratitude to the students who have cleared HSLC and HSSLC Examinations, 2023.

HsLC

1. Celina Awomi (87.8%)

2. Mughasheli Sumi (84%)

3. Aloke V Zhimomi (81.4%)

4. Vinoli Shohe (67%)

5. Ikato Chophy (68.4%)

6. Holloka Yeptho (63.8%)

7. Khumtsa K. Zhimo (63.8%)

8. Vinivi Aye (58.6%)

9. Lokivito Yeptho (56.4%)

10. Linoto Awomi (54%)

11. Limugha Shohe (52%)

12. Khelivi Chophy (58.2%)

HssLC

1. Viputoli V. Yeptho (72.60%)

2. Shevito Aye (60%)

3. Hili Shohe (51.6%)

4. Hika K. Zhimo (48.2%)

5. Nitoka Shohe (45%)

(PTI): Donald Trump can continue his campaign for another term in the White House even as the beleaguered former US president has been indicted for illegally retaining classified government documents after leaving office in 2021.

Trump, 77, on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty to 37 federal felony counts related to his mishandling of classified documents at the federal courthouse in Miami, Florida. It marks the first time federal charges have been brought against a former president. This indictment is the second criminal case filed against Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican Party’s nomination in the 2024 presidential election. In early April, Trump surrendered to authorities in New York and appeared in state court to face 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. He pleaded not guilty to those charges also. On May 9, Trump was found liable in a civil case brought by columnist E Jean Carroll, who claimed he raped her and defamed her. Trump denied those allega-

tions. The jury did not find that he raped Carroll, but did find that he sexually abused her, and ordered him to pay her roughly USD 5 million. The three cases raise an intriguing question about his bid to retake the White House in 2024: Can he still become the US president if he’s convicted in New York or Florida, or now that he’s been found liable in the Carroll case?

The short answer, from a legal perspective, is yes, according to experts.

None of the charges would bar Trump from taking office if he is convicted. A trial would take place many months from now, and Trump can freely campaign during this time.

“Nothing stops Trump from running while indicted, or even convicted,” the University of California,

auCtiON NOtiCe

Los Angeles law professor Richard Hasen told CNN. The Constitution requires only three things of the candidates: A candidate must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old and a resident of the US for at least 14 years. There are a few other Constitutional restrictions that can block a person from running for president — but they don’t apply to Trump.

It’s pretty widely accepted that the list of qualifications in the Constitution is exclusive — that is, Congress or states can’t add qualifications to those listed in the Constitution,” said Derek Muller, a law professor at the University of Iowa, before Trump’s indictment. “It’s something that really doesn’t affect your ability to run as a candidate, to appear on the ballot, or to even win the election,” he was quoted as saying by CBS News.

“If you’re convicted of a felony and incarcerated, you can’t vote, but you can win the election. The point is, there were meant to be very few qualifications, and it was meant to be left to the voters or the state,” Muller said.

Date 29/05/2023

I, Shri. Y. MATLANG PHOM, S/o YEMPANG PHOM, Permanent resident of Tangha village in the District of Longleng Sate: - Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows:-

1. That, I am a Citizen of India by birth and resident of the above mentioned Address.

2. That, my actual name and my father’s is Y MATLANG PHOM, S/o YEMPANG PHOM.

3. That, my name has been inadvertently entered and recorded as MATLANG in my appointment order No.

SSD/WC-2/2011-12/305

Dt. Kohima the 5th May 2012 and Y MATLANG in my Scale of Pay order No. E-n-C/NPWD/SP(A)/2013 Dated Kohima, the 26th June 2013 and also in my service book and my Father’s name as YEMPANG in my service book.

4. That, this affidavit is made to declare that when the name Y MATLANG PHOM, MATLANG and Y MATLANG and my father’s name YEMPANG appears it should be read corrected and understood as Y MATLANG PHOM and my father’s name as YEMPANG PHOM.

5. That, this Affidavit is made to declare that the abovementioned name refers to same and one person i.e. Y. MATLANG PHOM, S/o YEMPANG PHOM and shall be used for all future correspondences.

6. That, the statements made in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing immaterial has been made or concealed therein. And I sign this Affidavit on this the 29th day of May, 2023 at Longleng, Nagaland.

Therefore, the Union sincerely acknowledges and congratulates the above students for bringing laurels and glory to the Hakhizhe Students' Union. The Union wishes them success in their future endeavours.

Sd/- Sd/(tokishe shohe) (Piketo shohe) President (HKK) General Secy. (HKK) db-802/23

DIMAPUR ZONE AO OFFICERS’ FORUM Felicitation Programme

Date : 17th June' 2023, Time : 09:00 AM

Venue : Forest Office Complex, Dimapur, Nagaland.

1. Chairperson : - Dr. Watila Jamir

2. Invocation : - Mr. Temsu Jamir, President Dimapur Ao Pastors’ Fellowship.

3. Welcome Address : - Mr. Imosong Imsong, President, DZAOF

4. Short Speech : - Mr. Meren Nokpu, President, Ao Union Dimapur.

5. Special Song : - Dimapur Ao Women’s Organisation

6. Presentation : -

7. Dedicatory Prayer for the Successful Candidates : - Rev. I. Wati, Senior Pastor Dimapur Ao Baptist Church.

8. Speeches from UPSC 2022 Successful Candidates : - (a). Miss. W. Aotula Ozükum (b). Miss. Imkongnukla Ao (c). Mr. Yimkum I Ozükum

9. Male Voice : - Mr. Tiameren Aier 10. Exhortation : - Mr. Limasunep Jamir, IPS. IGP Nagaland.

11. Vote of Thanks : - Mr. Lanuzulu Aier, Gen.Secretary, DZAOF

10. Benediction : - Mrs. Imotila Lkr, Associate Pastor Women, Chumukedima Ao Baptist Church

* All the Ao Officers working in and around Dimapur Zone are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the programme positively.

ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Medziphema will be auctioning two numbers of adult cows (Jersey and H.F cross) on 19.06.2023 (Monday) at 9:30 am through open bidding. Kindly see the website (www.icarnagaland.nic.in) or email (icarnagaland@gmail.com) for further terms and conditions. db -747/23

NOtiCe

Botanical Survey of India, Eastern Regional Centre, Lower New Colony, Laitumkhrah, Shillong -793003 Ph: 0364 -2223971; email: bsibsishll@yahoo.co.in

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for a walk in interview on 26th June, 2023 (11.00 am to 2.00pm) at Botanical Survey of India, Lower New Colony, Laitumkhrah, Shillong for the project “Exploration and Documentation of Wild Edible Plants of Northeast India – Nagaland”. Interested candidates should bring all the documents in support of essential qualification, experience, age, caste, publications, M.Sc. dissertation etc in original and submit duplicate copy of these documents along with their bio-data at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The selection and engagement of research personnel is purely temporary for a period of 2 years and co-terminus with the project.

Name of post and number of position Fellowship amount Essential qualification Age limit

Project Associate-I One (01) Rs.31,000/- plus 18% HRA M. Sc. in Botany/ Life Science

Field Worker One (01) Rs.18,000/- plus 18% HRA Graduate Degree in any discipline

35 years as on 26/06/2023

Relaxable as per Govt. of India norms

50 years as on 26/06/2023

Relaxable as per Govt. of India norms db -749/23

NAGALAND UNIVERSITY

(A Central University Established by an Act of Parliament 1989) Campus: Medziphema

School of Agricultural Sciences Medziphema-797106(Nagaland)

NO.SAMN/Acd-1/2020(Vol-3)-604

ADMISSION NOTICE

Dated: 14-06-2023

It is hereby notified to the aspiring students seeking admission to various disciplines of M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D Programme in Agriculture in the School of Agricultural Sciences, Medziphema Campus Nagaland University, for the Academic session 2023-24 to fill-in the online form available in the University website, www.nagalanduniversity.ac.in. Application forms and information brochures can be obtained from Nagaland University website. Application fee of Rs. 170/- (Rupees one hundred seventy) only for SC/ST and Rs. 220/(Rupees two hundred twenty) only for general category candidates must be paid online at https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm.

Eligibility for M.Sc.(Ag.)

Candidates must possess a B.Sc.(Hons.)Ag./B.Sc.(Hort.) degree from any UGC/ICAR recognized Institution/University with minimum 6.5 OGPA for general candidates and 6.0 OGPA for SC/ST candidates.

Candidates with B.Sc.(Hort.) are eligible for admission in all M.Sc.(Ag.) programmes (except Agronomy & Livestock Production & Management). Deficiency courses if any should be completed in the concerned discipline from B.Sc. (Ag.) program.

Eligibility for Ph.D.(Ag.)

Candidate must possess both Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Agriculture from any UGC/ICAR recognized Institution/University in the concerned subject with 7.5 OGPA for General Candidates and 7.0 OGPA for SC/ST Candidates.

Important dates for M.Sc. (Ag.) & Ph.D admission for the Academic session 2023-2024.

Opening date of online application form submission : 16/06/2023

Last date of online application submission : 20/07/2023

Date of entrance test : 01/08/2023

db -746/23

Donald Trump (PTI)

Atleast 6 killed as Russia strikes Ukraine

KYIV, JUN 14 (AP): Russian forces fired cruise missiles at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa and shelled the eastern Donetsk region early on Wednesday, killing at least six people and damaging dozens of homes, regional Ukrainian officials said.

Russian forces have stepped up aerial strikes in their nearly 16-month war, a Ukrainian military spokesman said.

The country’s armed forces, meanwhile, have reported limited gains in the early stages of a counteroffensive to take back the nearly one-fifth of Ukraine’s territory that is under Russian control.

The grinding Ukrainian advance is pressing slowly ahead, Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said on Wednesday.

Western analysts and military officials say the effort to dislodge entrenched, powerfully armed and large numbers of Russian troops could take years.

Ukrainian troops have advanced 200-500 metres (650-1,600 feet) at various sections of the front line around the Donetsk city of Bakhmut and 300-350 metres (980-1,150 feet) in the southern Zaporizhzhia re-

Trump can still run for White House in 2024 even if convicted

presidential office said. Russian shelling of Kostiantynivka killed one civilian, with 57 houses damaged, it added.

(From p-1)

A burnt car is seen in front of the damaged fast food restaurant after a nightly Russian rocket attack in Odesa. (AP) gion, Maliar claimed. Ukrainian forces have managed to make gains despite the Russian edge in artillery and air power, she said.

It was not possible to verify the battlefield claims.

In Odesa, three food warehouse employees were killed in a strike that also damaged homes, shops and cafes in the city’s downtown, the regional administration said on Facebook. Another 13 people were injured.

Search teams were looking for possible survivors under the rubble of the warehouse, it said.

The attack on the port city, launched from the Black Sea, was the second in a week and involved four Kalibr cruise missiles, three

NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

KOHIMA

NO.NPSC/REP/RESULT/15 Dated Kohima, the 14th June,2023

NOTIFICATION

In pursuance of the Commission’s decision taken in the meeting held on 14th June 2023, the Combined Technical Services Examination (Engineering Services) 2023 Civil Engineering (d iploma) p aper-I and p aper-II stand cancelled. The date of re-examination shall be notified shortly.

dC -753/23

of which were intercepted by air defences, the administration said.

In eastern Ukraine, Donetsk province governor Pavlo Kyrylenko wrote on Telegram that at least three people died after shelling destroyed seven homes and damaged dozens more in the cities of Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka.

Ten towns and villages along the front line in Donetsk were struck as Kyiv’s troops slowly advance, according to Ukraine’s presidential office.

A missile hit the Ukrainian-controlled city of Kramatorsk, where Kyiv’s forces are headquartered, killing two civilians and wounding two others while damaging 29 homes, the

Andriy Kovalov, a spokesperson for the General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces, said the Russian military increased missile and aerial strikes as Kyiv’s forces intensify attacks along the war’s 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line and claim some modest gains at the beginning of their counteroffensive. In a briefing, he said strikes on the Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kirovohrad regions, in addition to the Odesa region, involved Kh22 cruise missiles, sealaunched Kalibr cruise missiles, and Iranian-made Shahed drones. Nine were intercepted.

Kovalov said Ukrainian forces had made advances in several sections and fighting was continuing in or near at least two Donetsk province communities.

Britain’s Ministry of Defence, which has regularly issued updates on the conflict, wrote on Twitter that southern Ukraine “has often been more permissible for Russian air operations” compared with other parts of the front.

VJ'S COACHING CENTRE

(NUNGSANGMENLA IMCHEN) Secretary Nagaland p ublic Service Commission kohima

AFFIDAVIT

Correction of Title, D.O.B. & F/Name)

Regd. No. 117/23 Date 13/6/23

I, Miss. Avili, daughter of Lt. Lakhuvi, aged about 34 years, resident of Shena Old Village, Zunheboto, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as hereunder:

1. That my correct and:

a. Official name is Avili but my name has been inadvertently entered as Avili Sumi in some of my official documents.

b. My actual date of birth is 12. 05. 1989 but the same has been inadvertently recorded as 25.05.1974 in some of my official documents.

c. My father's actual name is Lt. Lakhuvi but I inadvertently mentioned my husband's name Khuheto in some of my official documents.

2. That henceforth, my name should be called/known as Avili, my date of birth should be read as 12.05.1989 and my father's should be called/known as Lt. Lakhuvi which shall/should be use in all my future correspondences. That the averments made above in the preceding paragraphs are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge and a matter of record and nothing material has been concealed thereon.

NOTARy PUBLIC DEPONENT k -1412/23

OFFiCe OF tHe

MONGCHeN seNsO teLONGJeM

diMaPur: NaGaLaNd

FeLiCitatiON

We the Mongchen Senso Telongjem Dimapur and Mongchen Kaketshir Telongjem Dimapur feel immensely proud and honoured to convey our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals on their academic achievements:

1. dr. Merentoshi , S/o Mr Tsukjemsungba & Mrs Tiakala on being conferred with the degree of Ph.D (Agriculture) in Crop Physiology from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat under the supervision of Professor Rajan Das on the topic entitled, study On diversity Of rice in Nagaland and their suitability to Changing Climate".

2. dr. Merensangla Longkumer , D/o Er. Mayangchaba & Late Mrs Tatonglemla on being conferred Ph.D in Education under the supervision of Professor Lungsang Zeliang on the topic entitled, "Historical development and status of education in Mokokchung distríct in Nagaland ", from Nagaland University.

3. dr. sakuntala Longkumer , D/o Mr Moasangba & Mrs Imdangpongla, on being conferred with the degree of Ph.D in Applied Linguistics, School of Humanities from University of Hyderabad under the supervision of Dr. Gracious Mary Temsen on the topic entitled, "ergativity in Mongsen"

We further wish them success and best wishes for their future endeavours.

Sd/- Sd/-

Mr. rongsentoshi Mr. imchatoshi i Molier President President MSTD MKTD. dp-2762/23

Regd. No. 0159/2023

AFFIDAVIT

WASHINGTON, JUN 14 (PTI): Donald Trump can continue his campaign for another term in the White House even as the beleaguered former US president has been indicted for illegally retaining classified government documents after leaving office in 2021.

Trump, 77, on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty to 37 federal felony counts related to his mishandling of classified documents at the federal courthouse in Miami, Florida.

It marks the first time federal charges have been brought against a former president. This indictment is the second criminal case filed against Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican Party’s nomination in the 2024 presidential election. In early April, Trump surrendered to authorities in New York and appeared in state court to face 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. He pleaded not guilty to those charges also.

On May 9, Trump was found liable in a civil case brought by columnist E Jean Carroll, who claimed he raped her and defamed her. Trump denied those allegations. The jury did not find

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D.C. COURT ROAD, DUNCAN, DIMAPUR ADMISSION STARTED

* Offer Intensive Coaching for Repeaters/Regular

* Courses offered : NBSE : Class-X/XII (Arts & Science)

* CBSE : Class-X (Maths, Science) Class-XI/XII (Bio/Che/Phy/Maths)

* Hostel Attached for both Boys & Girls (Separately)

Contact : 9436600530/ 8257880984

E-mail : VJscoachingcentre119@gmail.com dp-2626/23

OFFiCe OF tHe HAKHIZHE VILLAGE STUDENTS' UNION

NiuLaNd : NaGaLaNd Motto: "Retrospect and Thrive" (Chhejuno thuwuni)

We the Hakhizhe Village Students' Union proudly extend our heartfelt gratitude to the students who have cleared HSLC and HSSLC Examinations, 2023.

HsLC

1. Celina Awomi (87.8%)

2. Mughasheli Sumi (84%)

3. Aloke V Zhimomi (81.4%)

4. Vinoli Shohe (67%)

5. Ikato Chophy (68.4%)

6. Holloka Yeptho (63.8%)

7. Khumtsa K. Zhimo (63.8%)

8. Vinivi Aye (58.6%)

9. Lokivito Yeptho (56.4%)

10. Linoto Awomi (54%)

11. Limugha Shohe (52%)

12. Khelivi Chophy (58.2%)

HssLC

1. Viputoli V. Yeptho (72.60%)

2. Shevito Aye (60%)

3. Hili Shohe (51.6%)

4. Hika K. Zhimo (48.2%)

5. Nitoka Shohe (45%)

that he raped Carroll, but did find that he sexually abused her, and ordered him to pay her roughly USD 5 million. The three cases raise an intriguing question about his bid to retake the White House in 2024: Can he still become the US president if he’s convicted in New York or Florida, or now that he’s been found liable in the Carroll case?

The short answer, from a legal perspective, is yes, according to experts.

None of the charges would bar Trump from taking office if he is convicted. A trial would take place many months from now, and Trump can freely campaign during this time.

“Nothing stops Trump from running while indicted, or even convicted,” the University of California, Los Angeles law professor Richard Hasen told CNN. The Constitution requires only three things of the candidates: A candidate must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old and a resident of the US for at least 14 years.

There are a few other Constitutional restrictions that can block a person from running for president — but they don’t apply to Trump.

Later, delivering a lecture on G20, Dr. Borbora deliberated on the topic, “G20 under India’s Presidency” and highlighted the participants on the formation of Group of Twenty (G20), a forum for international economic cooperation that plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major international issues.

He spoke about the Finance Track and the Sherpa Track of the G20 and the Startup20 Engagement Group, which was established under India’s G20 Presidency for the first time, recognising the role of startups in driving innovation that responds to a rapidly changing global scenario. He said a new working group on Disaster Risk Reduction would also be established under India’s Presidency, to encourage collective work by the G20, and undertake multidisciplinary research and exchange best practices on disaster risk reduction.

Dr. Borbora also briefed the participants on the theme of India’s G20 Presidency-- “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth, One Family, One Future”.

Speaking on the topic

auCtiON NOtiCe

on “NEP implementation”, Prof. John Sema of Nagaland University political science department stressed on the need for proper implementation of NEP, which would enable students identify their interest in various fields.

For this, he said there was a need for educational institutions to have proper infrastructure and provide facilities corresponding to their needs. A lecture on G20 was delivered by Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency team member Dr. Tolto Metha, while lecture on “foundational literacy and numeracy” was presented assistant professor, Dr. T Yolila Sangtam department of teacher education, Nagaland University.

Earlier, welcome address was delivered by LFI chairman, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema. The inaugural programme was chaired by Amenla and Viravono; invocation prayer by LFI director Ani Yepthomi; and special number by Ruangriu Panmei, Grade V, LFI. At the valedictory programme, three best winners of the painting competition on G20 were felicitated and the concluded with closing remarks and vote of thanks by LFI College principal, Dr Ranjan Kumar Behera.

Date 29/05/2023

I, Shri. Y. MATLANG PHOM, S/o YEMPANG PHOM, Permanent resident of Tangha village in the District of Longleng Sate: - Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows:-

1. That, I am a Citizen of India by birth and resident of the above mentioned Address.

2. That, my actual name and my father’s is Y MATLANG PHOM, S/o YEMPANG PHOM.

3. That, my name has been inadvertently entered and recorded as MATLANG in my appointment order No.

SSD/WC-2/2011-12/305

Dt. Kohima the 5th May 2012 and Y MATLANG in my Scale of Pay order No. E-n-C/NPWD/SP(A)/2013 Dated Kohima, the 26th June 2013 and also in my service book and my Father’s name as YEMPANG in my service book.

4. That, this affidavit is made to declare that when the name Y MATLANG PHOM, MATLANG and Y MATLANG and my father’s name YEMPANG appears it should be read corrected and understood as Y MATLANG PHOM and my father’s name as YEMPANG PHOM.

5. That, this Affidavit is made to declare that the abovementioned name refers to same and one person i.e. Y. MATLANG PHOM, S/o YEMPANG PHOM and shall be used for all future correspondences.

6. That, the statements made in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing immaterial has been made or concealed therein. And I sign this Affidavit on this the 29th day of May, 2023 at Longleng, Nagaland.

Therefore, the Union sincerely acknowledges and congratulates the above students for bringing laurels and glory to the Hakhizhe Students' Union. The Union wishes them success in their future endeavours.

Sd/- Sd/(tokishe shohe) (Piketo shohe) President (HKK) General Secy. (HKK) db-802/23

DIMAPUR ZONE AO OFFICERS’ FORUM Felicitation Programme

Date : 17th June' 2023, Time : 09:00 AM

Venue : Forest Office Complex, Dimapur, Nagaland.

1. Chairperson : - Dr. Watila Jamir

2. Invocation : - Mr. Temsu Jamir, President Dimapur Ao Pastors’ Fellowship.

3. Welcome Address : - Mr. Imosong Imsong, President, DZAOF

4. Short Speech : - Mr. Meren Nokpu, President, Ao Union Dimapur.

5. Special Song : - Dimapur Ao Women’s Organisation

6. Presentation : -

7. Dedicatory Prayer for the Successful Candidates : - Rev. I. Wati, Senior Pastor Dimapur Ao Baptist Church.

8. Speeches from UPSC 2022 Successful Candidates : - (a). Miss. W. Aotula Ozükum (b). Miss. Imkongnukla Ao (c). Mr. Yimkum I Ozükum

9. Male Voice : - Mr. Tiameren Aier 10. Exhortation : - Mr. Limasunep Jamir, IPS. IGP Nagaland.

11. Vote of Thanks : - Mr. Lanuzulu Aier, Gen.Secretary, DZAOF

10. Benediction : - Mrs. Imotila Lkr, Associate Pastor Women, Chumukedima Ao Baptist Church

* All the Ao Officers working in and around Dimapur Zone are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the programme positively.

ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Medziphema will be auctioning two numbers of adult cows (Jersey and H.F cross) on 19.06.2023 (Monday) at 9:30 am through open bidding. Kindly see the website (www.icarnagaland.nic.in) or email (icarnagaland@gmail.com) for further terms and conditions. db -747/23

NOtiCe

Botanical Survey of India, Eastern Regional Centre, Lower New Colony, Laitumkhrah, Shillong -793003 Ph: 0364 -2223971; email: bsibsishll@yahoo.co.in

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for a walk in interview on 26th June, 2023 (11.00 am to 2.00pm) at Botanical Survey of India, Lower New Colony, Laitumkhrah, Shillong for the project “Exploration and Documentation of Wild Edible Plants of Northeast India – Nagaland”. Interested candidates should bring all the documents in support of essential qualification, experience, age, caste, publications, M.Sc. dissertation etc in original and submit duplicate copy of these documents along with their bio-data at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The selection and engagement of research personnel is purely temporary for a period of 2 years and co-terminus with the project.

Name of post and number of position Fellowship amount Essential qualification Age limit

Project Associate-I One (01) Rs.31,000/- plus 18% HRA M. Sc. in Botany/ Life Science

Field Worker One (01) Rs.18,000/- plus 18% HRA Graduate Degree in any discipline

35 years as on 26/06/2023

Relaxable as per Govt. of India norms

50 years as on 26/06/2023

Relaxable as per Govt. of India norms db -749/23

NAGALAND UNIVERSITY

(A Central University Established by an Act of Parliament 1989) Campus: Medziphema

School of Agricultural Sciences Medziphema-797106(Nagaland)

NO.SAMN/Acd-1/2020(Vol-3)-604

ADMISSION NOTICE

Dated: 14-06-2023

It is hereby notified to the aspiring students seeking admission to various disciplines of M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D Programme in Agriculture in the School of Agricultural Sciences, Medziphema Campus Nagaland University, for the Academic session 2023-24 to fill-in the online form available in the University website, www.nagalanduniversity.ac.in. Application forms and information brochures can be obtained from Nagaland University website. Application fee of Rs. 170/- (Rupees one hundred seventy) only for SC/ST and Rs. 220/(Rupees two hundred twenty) only for general category candidates must be paid online at https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm.

Eligibility for M.Sc.(Ag.)

Candidates must possess a B.Sc.(Hons.)Ag./B.Sc.(Hort.) degree from any UGC/ICAR recognized Institution/University with minimum 6.5 OGPA for general candidates and 6.0 OGPA for SC/ST candidates.

Candidates with B.Sc.(Hort.) are eligible for admission in all M.Sc.(Ag.) programmes (except Agronomy & Livestock Production & Management). Deficiency courses if any should be completed in the concerned discipline from B.Sc. (Ag.) program.

Eligibility for Ph.D.(Ag.)

Candidate must possess both Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Agriculture from any UGC/ICAR recognized Institution/University in the concerned subject with 7.5 OGPA for General Candidates and 7.0 OGPA for SC/ST Candidates.

Important dates for M.Sc. (Ag.) & Ph.D admission for the Academic session 2023-2024.

Opening date of online application form submission : 16/06/2023

Last date of online application submission : 20/07/2023

Date of entrance test : 01/08/2023

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Nagaland celebrates ‘World Blood Donor Day’

DIMAPUR: Nagaland joined the world in celebrating the “World Blood Donor Day” under the global 2023 theme, “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often,” on Wednesday.

The day aims to celebrate and thank the voluntary blood donors around the world for their “gift of blood”, sensitise the people on the importance of blood donation, and encourage more people to become new donors.

Kohima: Voluntary Blood Donors’ Association, Kohima, and Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoH&FW) jointly celebrated the “World Blood Donor Day” Wednesday at the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW).

Special guest of the programme, DoH&FW, principal director, Dr. Vibeituonuo M. Sachu said the day provides an opportunity to celebrate and thank the voluntary blood donors across the world.

She said in many countries, blood services face the challenge of making sufficient blood blood available, while also ensuring its quality and safety. Dr. Sachu said lack access to safe blood and blood products, impacts on all patients, including those requiring regular transfusion

Speaking on 2023 theme, she said it focuses on patients requiring life-long transfusion support and underlines the role every

single person could play by giving blood or plasma. Dr.

Sachu said the theme also highlights the importance of giving blood or plasma regularly to create a safe and sustainable supply of blood and blood products that can be always available, so that all patients in need could receive timely treatment.

She also appealed to all present to get tested for their blood group so that they could donate anytime during an emergency or distress through mobile blood banks.

Delivering a keynote address, Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) project director, Dr. Akuo Sorhie highlighted the importance of voluntary blood donation to save lives.

She said voluntary blood donation was vital for all patients including those

who require lifelong and regular transfusions.

Dr. Sorhie said voluntary plasma donation plays a major role in supporting patients with wide range of long-term conditions such as haemophilia and immune deficiencies.

Underscoring the importance of celebrating the day and extensively disseminating the message of importance of voluntary blood donation, she said the need of the hour now was to make Naga people aware of the facts and myths regarding blood donation since there was still so much fear, ignorance, and misconceptions associated with blood donation. She then suggested aggressive intervention to educate and change the mindset of the citizens.

“Voluntary blood donors are the best motivators

and inspiration to those who are healthy but yet to register or join this mission of saving lives- through your stories,” said Dr. Sorhie.

Commandant Officer, Kohima Battalion (Bn), Assam Rifles (AR), Col. SSB Sharma said there was a huge requirement of blood everywhere and that timely intervention for blood donation could save multiple lives. Sharma informed that 117 blood donors from Kohima Battalion of Assam Rifles had donated blood in the last two years and that the battalion continues to donate blood. He then requested the public to volunteer and donate blood to save lives.

IRCSN general secretary Akhale V Khamo also spoke on the importance of voluntary blood donation.

The presentation of

appreciation of donors was done by Miss Nagaland 2022, Hikali Achumi. The programme was chaired by Khrievotsonuo Terhase; invocation by SBCK assistant pastor Lujeka Assumi and concluding remark by VBDAK Ainato Yeptho.

The programme was supported by Blood Bank NHK, NSACS, NSBTC, Assam Rifles, RAKTDAAN, Crescent International Hotel, IRCN, and Imprint. Altogether 28 volunteers, some of which were officials of the department, college students, and Assam Rifles soldiers, who were present at the programme, donated blood at the Blood Donation Camp after the programme. (Correspondent)

AR & ESMA Mkg: Celebrating “World Blood Donor Day,” Mokokchung battalion of Assam Rifles and Ex Servicemen Association Mokokchung organised blood donation camp at Mokokchung Town. The aim of the camp was to collect and provide blood group units for critical patients, pregnant ladies and others who face difficulty to manage rare blood group at times of emergency. AR informed that local village heads along with committee members of the NGO and local masses volunteered in great number for the noble cause.

MUSCN: Manchester United Supporters Club Nagaland members led by its president Lima Mongro

Vikheho calls for preventive measure to tackle flood

DIMAPUR: Ex-candidate from 2 Dimapur-II A/C, Y Vikheho Awomi has called for preventive measures by all stakeholders to tackle the problem of flood situation in Dimapur which has greatly affected many families, business and destroyed properties worth crores of rupees every year.

Expressing concerns for those affected by floods, Vikheho urged upon the public to be sensitized towards waste management

Hekani inspects infra projects in Mokokchung

DIMAPUR: Advisor of Industries & Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu accompanied by director of Industries & Commerce, A. Temjen Jamir along with department officers visited Mokokchung on June 8 and 9 to review the progress of several ongoing industrial infrastructure projects. A DIPR report informed that the advisor was impressed with the progress made on the projects and stressed on timely completion of the project.

She reminded the stakeholders that the infrastructure was set up for the local citizens to utilize and ensure that it would enable local entrepreneurs to establish factories attracting new businesses and creating jobs for the district.

The advisor visited Modern Aggregation Centre at Longnak, Industrial Estate with developed plots at Tuli, CFC Food Processing at Yaongyimsen, and Modern Aggregation Centre at Changtongya. The visiting officials also included NIDC Chairman, Kvulo Lorin and officials.

AR open computer centre in Mon

DIMAPUR: Mon Battalion of 27 Assam Rifles has inaugurated a Computer Skill Development Center in Mon on June 14, with an aim to empower the local community through digital literacy. A total of 16 computers were provided along with furniture and smart TVs.

Portable LNP inaugurated at Vety. Hospital Mokokchung

participated in the celebration of “World Blood Donors Day” at Blood Bank District Hospital Dimapur by donating blood. The blood donation programme was held in collaboration with Network of Blood Donors Dimapur (NOBD) Team Metamorphosis: Team Metamorphosis, a government registered NGOs from Wokha district and a recipient of governor’s award 2016 observed World blood donor day at Hornbill Hotel, Wokha where regular voluntary blood donors attended the event. Speaking at the event, Chief functionary Team Metamorphosis, Thungdemo Kyong shared his experiences in donating blood.

Sharing experience and encouragement, Yanpo Jami, a government employee, spoke on the importance of donating blood informing that he had donated 11 times.

Dr. Thungchamo Jungio Nyiro PHC medical officer was the resource person of the event. He shared the health benefits of donating blood and advantages that donors received in hospitals. Various individual blood donors also share their experience on their multiple blood donations, and how they are saving a life. Certificates of appreciation were given to all blood donors, which was handed over by Dr. Thungchamo Jungio Nyiro PHC medical officer.

DIMAPUR: A Portable Liquid Nitrogen Plant (LNP) implemented by the Nagaland Livestock Development Board (NLDB) under Rastriya Gokul Mission was inaugurated at Veterinary Hospital Complex, Yimyu Ward, Mokokchung by commissioner and secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (DoAH&VS), Vikeyie Kenya on Wednesday. According to a DIPR report, while addressing the gathering, Kenya said the plant would not only cater to the needs of the livestock farmers of the district but also from neighboring districts. He encouraged the staffs to take ownership of the plant through proper maintenance.

Despite being one of the oldest departments in the state, Kenya lamented that the public were not aware of the departmental activities. Therefore, he urged the officers and staffs to properly document the department activities and sensitise the public on the availability of technical assistance of the department.

Delivering the keynote address, joint director DoAH&VS, Dr. K. Gwirie regretted that though India has been producing the highest milk in the world since 1998, Nagaland was still deficit in milk production.

To bring about a desirable change by strengthen-

ing the cattle and buffalo breeding activities in the state and rise in productivity level, he said the centrally sponsored scheme, Rastriya Gokul Mission envisaged to radically improve the bovine population under organized breeding network.

Dr. Gwirie said the project would improve bovine population through strengthening and making optimum capacity utilization of institutional infrastructure for which LNP was the backbone of all Artificial Insemination (AI) activities.

Delivering a short speech on behalf of NLDB, managing director NLDB, Dr. Achila Ao, highlighted the basic working procedure of the plant and its utilization. She also urged the officers and staffs to judiciously make use of the plant so that it would benefit the people.

Chairperson of the programme, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Mokokchung, Dr. B.M Sunep the LNP plant would assist in carrying out AI to full capacity thus increasing the breeding quality and increase in productivity. Stating that the prosperity of the people lies in cattle, he encouraged the people to take up livestock farming and also to avail the institutional infrastructures provided by the department.

The programme ended with vote of thanks by project director NLDB, Dr. Kewelelo Mero.

as it was one of the major factor contributing to floods during the rainy season. He pointed out that during his visit of the flood affected localities, it was found that drains were clogged and filled with garbage’s, waste and household litters, which resulted in water clogging in many localities. He therefore, urged upon the state Government to look into this issue seriously and initiate necessary corrective measures in order

to control flood in Dimapur, as it may cause irreparable damages in the near future. He also informed the general public that the Government of India through the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation of Urban Transformation (AMRUT), a centrally sponsored scheme and sanctioned various projects for construction of Storm Water and waste Water Drainage System in Dimapur Town, which is implemented by the Depart-

ment of urban development, Government of Nagaland.

In this regards, he urged upon the civil society organisation to be vigilant and coordinate with the concerned department and ensure that the construction of

storm water and waste water drainage system project is executed as per the Detail Project Report (DPR). He also requested the public to not throw waste, garbage’s and household litters in the drains in order.

The Sari, (Sale) Education Foundation Khuzama Village conveys our heartiest congratulations to Mr. KOsaser saLe, S/o Er Secho Sale and Mrs. Ako Sale, for bringing laurels to our clan and the village, by securing the top 20th position with 100% marks in both Math and Social Science in the recent 2023 HSLC Examination.

We celebrate your success with immense pride and wish God’s favour in all your future endeavors. sari education Foundation, Khuzama Village.

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Felicitation

The Yorubami Students' Union and Yorubami Students' Organisation Kohima take immense pride in conveying our heartfelt congratulations to:

1. Mrs Sapralu Nyekha for being inducted as State Commissioner (Headquarter) Ranger.

2. Miss Arolu Phesao D/o Rev Dr Vevo Phesao for securing Top 9 and Subject Topper in Music Paper in the recently concluded HSLC examination conducted by NBSE.

While sincerely acknowledging their hard work and milestone achievement, the Unions also wishes good health and more success in their future endeavours.

The Union further extends its heartiest congratulations to all the students who successfully passed their recent HSLC and HSSLC examination from the village.

Vesuto Khusoh Joseph Lohe President, YSU President, YSOK

Principal Director H&FW, Dr. Vibeituono M. Sachu, along with voluntary blood Donors Association and other officials at the World Blood Day on June 14. (DIPR)

Squash WC: India start campaign with win

showed their class with a shutout of Australia.

Up first for Egypt, Karim El Hammamy bounced back from a troubled start to beat Nicholas Calvert 3-1, with Fayrouz Aboelkheir then repeating the trick as she came back from a game down to beat Jessica Turnbull by the same scoreline.

Egypt saw out the rest of the contest more comfortably, with Aly Abou Eleinen and Kenzy Ayman beating Joseph White and Alexandra Haydon in straight games.

Egypt will face Colombia on Wednesday, with the No.8 seeds losing to No.4 seeds Malaysia 3-1.

SXHSS Shamator annual sports meet begins

small district of Shamator, there are many talented and skilled people”, he added. He stated that not everything is class activity, but games and sports is essential part of life. Special guest also declared the games and sports meet open. Special guest was received by the four houses with their beautiful march-

ing and the drill was displayed by the juniors of the school. Pastor of the NAP Baptist Church, Akum invoked God’s blessing while choreography was performed by senior students of the school. Public forum officials and students’ union of the town witnessed the opening ceremony of the sports meet.

6th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Rev. LUHEZU YEPTHO

15.06.2017

CHENNAI, JUN 14

(IANS): India started their campaign in the Squash World Cup 2023 by blanking Hong Kong 4-0 in their opening Pool B match at the Express Avenue Mall as the competition returned to action after a gap of 12 years here on Tuesday.

No.2 seeds India, backed by a boisterous home crowd made the ideal start to their Pool B cam-

paign with four wins out of four against Hong Kong, China.

Abhay Singh gave India a superb start by beating Chung Yat Long 7-2, 7-3, 7-6 while Joshna Chinappa defeated Ching Hei Fund 7-1, 7-5, 7-5 to make it 2-0 for the hosts.

The 2014 Asian Games medallist Saurav Ghosal lost the first game but came back to beat Andes Ling

5-7, 7-2, 7-5, 7-1 and Tanvi

Khanna fought back from two games down to beat Toby Tae 5-7, 6-7, 7-1, 7-4, 7-3 to seal a comprehensive win for India. India face South Africa on Wednesday in Pool B, with the No.7 seeds going down 3-1 to No.3 seeds Japan in the opening tie of the day. In Pool A, pretournament favourites and defending champions Egypt

Intercontinental Cup: India take on Lebanon in a possible prelude to final

BHUBANESWAR, JUN

14 (IANS): Having already sealed their place in the Intercontinental Cup final, the Indian senior men’s football team will take on Lebanon in their last group match at the Kalinga Stadium, here on Thursday.

After seeing off Mongolia 2-0 in the opening game, the Blue Tigers edged Vanuatu 1-0 on Friday thanks to an exquisite Sunil Chhetri strike late on, which was accompanied by a joyous celebration as he announced his

wife being in the family way. Lebanon were held to a frustrating stalemate by Mongolia earlier in the day, which meant six points were enough for India to qualify for the final with a game to spare. However, any thoughts of the India-Lebanon clash being a dead rubber must be thrown into the bin. India head coach Igor Stimac only targets a win against the Cedars and is banking on his best eleven to get the job done. “We’re playing at home, and we come

out in every game with the only aim of winning it. It doesn’t matter how Lebanon fared in their previous game. They found it tough to play two games at four in the afternoon. For us, it’s going to be a difficult match, as some of their players have enormous quality,” said Stimac, on the eve of the game. “They do have weaknesses also, of course, which we could see. So, it will be an interesting game, maybe not beautiful, but definitely interesting,” he added.

Eight teams - hosts India, Australia, Colombia, Egypt, Hong Kong China, Japan, Malaysia and South Africa - are competing for the title at Chennai. Egypt are the reigning champion, having won the title in 2011. The Squash World Cup 2023 is being conducted in two phases - the first group stage and the second knockout/classification stage.

Futsal night tourney from June 24 at Padumpukhuri

DIMAPUR, JUN 14 (NPN): Prodigies Club will be organizing its second edition 5-a-side Futsal Tournament on June 23 and 24 at Junkyard Turf, Padumpukhuri.

The champion team will receive a cheque of Rs. 40,000/- and runners-up will receive Rs. 20,000/-. Individual award of Rs 2,500/ each will be awarded to the golden boot and golden glove winners. Registration fee will be Rs 3000/-, last date for registration will be June 22. For more information, contact at 8794016646, 6009773397 or 8131889282.

DIMAPUR, JUN 14 (NPN): St. Xavier Higher Secondary School, Shamator kicked off its annual games and sports meet 2023 on June 14 with EAC Shamator, Pauding Zeliang, as the special guest.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the special guest expressed his happiness seeing the young and energetic children, eager and willing to start the annual sports and games. He said that Shamator being a very new district, they lack so many sports equipment and infrastructures, however, he encouraged the

students that they are lucky to have St. Xavier Hr. Sec. School for having fulfilled all the needs and requirements.

Zeliang asserted that games and sports is an important event, which is held only once in a year and urged the students optimize the opportunity provided by the school. He also maintained that through sports, they learn many things and values such as leadership, team work and spirit of brotherhood. “In Nagaland, now we have many emerging talents in the field of sports and in a

Acknowledgement

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15 Dad, Your memories live on in our hearts forever. Forever remembered, Forever missed. Loving Family

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1st Death anniversary

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18-11-1970 To 08-06-2023

We, the bereaved family of Lt. Zanuvelu D. Vadeo would like to extend our profound gratitude to all individual, well-wishers, friends, neighbours, churches and relatives who have rendered unconditional love and support financially, physically, emotionally and spiritually during her prolonged illness and till her last breathe on 08-06-23.

We sincerely regret our inability to acknowledge everyone individually, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving Husband, Children & Relatives

Late Neitho-o Benedict Solo

22.01.1974 – 15.06.2022

“Those we loved don’t go away, they walk besides us everyday. Unseen, Unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.”

A year has passed since you left us. You are remembered each day but we take comfort and solace that you are at peace at the hands of our Almighty God.

Loving wife, children & family members

First Death anniversary

of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather LT. SALIEO KENSE died on 15th June 2022 k-1415/23

A year has passed since you had left to be with the Lord in your heavenly abode. The darkest, the saddest and the pain we went through on this day were immeasurable because we weren’t prepared to let you go off from us physically.

As we recall that very day, the love, respect and the honour extended by near and dear ones from far and near were indeed overwhelming and most comforting of all. It was all because of who you were while on earth with us. The wisdom and the legacy of your contributions will always remain close to our hearts until we meet again in our eternal home.

EAC Shamator, Pauding Zeliang with principal and others after the opening ceremony of annual sports.

India’s Abhay Singh (white jersey) and Hong Kong’s Chung Yat Long in action during their team’s first round match at WSF World Cup 2023, in Chennai, Tuesday. (PTI)

Indonesia Open: Lakshya stuns Lee Zii Jia in opener

JAKARTA, JUN 14

(IANS): Lakshya Sen defeated Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the opening round of the Singapore Open, a BWF Super 1000 event, setting up a second-round clash with compatriot Kidambi Srikanth, here on Wednesday.

Lakshya registered a 21-17, 21-13 win over world no 11 Malaysian in the round of 32. On the other hand, former world No. 1 Srikanth beat Chinese shuttler Lu Guang Zu 21-13, 21-19 in his opening round match.

The 21-year old Sen and Lee engaged in a close battle in the first game.

With the scores tied 17-all, the Indian won four consecutive points to take the lead in the match. Lee didn’t show much confidence in the second game. The Indian took advantage of the situation and dominated the proceedings to wrap up the win in 33 minutes.

Later in the day, Srikanth hardly faced a chal-

‘Olympic Day Run’ on June 24 at IG Stadium Kohima

DIMAPUR, JUN

14

(NPN): As part of global celebration of “Olympic Day”, the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) will be organising “Olympic Day Run” The event, themed “Let’s Move, Learn, Discover, Together For a Better World” on June 24 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

Archery WC: 16-year-old Aditi Swami breaks U-18 compound world record

lenge from Lu Guang Zu and comfortably took the first game. The second game was a closely-fought affair as the Chinese rallied from 11-18 down to level the scores at 19-all. But the Indian ace held his nerves to win the match in 46 minutes.

Another Indian in the men’s singles, Priyanshu Rajawat received a walkover by Thai player Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in their first-round match

Real complete Bellingham’s signing from Dortmund

MADRID, JUN 14

(IANS): Real Madrid C. F. have completed the signing of English midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal, the La Liga club announced on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old midfielder, who is a regular starter in the England national team, arrived at Madrid after being voted the best player for 2022/23 in the German professional league Bundesliga.

“Real Madrid C. F. and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Jude Bellingham, who will be contracted to our club for the next six seasons,” the club said in a statement.

The Spanish club didn’t specify the transfer fee, but it is estimated to be over 100m Euros deal along with performancerelated variables spread.

About Bellingham’s presentation ceremony, the club said: “Bellingham will be unveiled as a new Real Madrid player tomorrow, Thursday 15 June, at 12:00 noon at Real Madrid City. Following this, Jude Bellingham will speak to

the media.”

Bellingham joined Carlo Ancelotti’s squad after three seasons in Germany. Recently, he recorded his best campaign for Borussia Dortmund in terms of goals with 14 goals in all competitions.

Following his senior international debut in November 2020, Bellingham was called up to represent England at Euro 2020, where they finished runners-up in the tournament. He also played in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and was on the scoresheet.

of the Super 1000 event.

In the women’s singles, India’s Aakarshi Kashyap fell 10-21, 4-21 to world No. 2 Korean An Se Young, who is eyeing her sixth BWF World Tour title this year, in the round of 32.

Former world champion PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy and men’s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy sealed their place in the second round on Tuesday.

Inter-collegiate basketball tourney begins

DIMAPUR: Nagaland inter-college basketball tournament kicked off on Wednesday at the JV Rise Basketball Court, Dimapur.

The event is being sponsored by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, and hosted by the Dimapur District Basketball Association (DDBA).

In women’s category, Kohima Science College beat Unity College while Sazolie College Kohima defeated Tetso College Dimapur.

In the men’s category, NIT Dimapur beat St Joseph University; Oriental College Kohima overpowered Sazolie College and SASRD Medziphema defeated Kohima Science College.

10 colleges in the men’s category and four colleges in the women’s category are taking part in the tournament.

The first leg of matches will be league round, and thereafter the qualifying teams will contest in the knockout rounds.

The finals are slated to be played on June 16.

ICCTestrankings:Rahane,Thakurmake gainsasAusbattersoccupytop-3spots

places to a career-best third position. The race for the second spot though is very close as Smith is on 885 rating points, Head on 884 and Kane Williamson on 883 rating points. The last time this occurred in the Test batting rankings was in 1984, when West Indies players Gordon Greenidge (810 rating points), Clive Lloyd (787) and Larry Gomes (773) were at the top of the list.

The following running races will be held as part of the event: 30 Meters – 4 years and above – below 6 years (born after June 1, 2017); 50 Meters – 6 years and above –below 9 years (born after June 1, 2014); 80 Meters – 9 years and above – below 13 years (born after June 1, 2010) and 100 meters -13 years and above – below 16 years (born after June 1, 2007).

Participants will receive their Bib numbers on June 24 between 8 am – 8:30 am at the venue, IG Stadium, Kohima. The races will commence from 9 am onwards, according to the respective categories. Refreshments will be provided to all the participants. All participants are requested to arrive at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima by 8 am on June 24. The registration process is ongoing and open

to all young participants aged 4 to 16 years. There is no entry fee, and the last date for registration is June 18. The Nagaland Olympic Association has announced a total cash prize of Rs. 50,400, along with merit certificates from the Nagaland Olympic Association. Each participant will also receive certificate from the International Olympic Committee.

The cash prize categories are as follows: 1st Prize –Rs. 2500; 2nd Prize – Rs. 1500; 3rd Prize – Rs. 1000; 4th Prize – Rs. 800 and 5th Prize – Rs. 500. For those interested and yet to register, may either visit the NOA office, Kohima before the registration deadline or apply online at https://forms.gle/ CkuLsBhyQGyHxWrT6.

A confirmation call will be sent out to all the participants as a reminder and information of the event on June 22 evening. Participants who have registered by June 18 have been requested to contact the officials for confirmation in case they do not receive a call on June 23. For further information, entries and queries, one may contact at 8259-023640 or 7085-333-972.

MEDELLIN (COLOMBIA), JUN 14 (IANS):

The 16-year-old debutant Aditi Gopichand Swamy broke the Under 18 compound world record to top the women’s qualification round in the third stage of the Archery World Cup, here.

The Indian teenager topped the compound women’s field with 711 points in the 72-arrow 50-meter qualification on Tuesday to beat the previous best of 705, set by USA’s Liko Arreola in May.

Aditi finished the qualifications ahead of stage one winner and compatriot Jyothi Surekha Vennam, and home favourite Sara Lopez.

“I feel amazing. I am very happy. I didn’t expect that I was going to shoot like that and that score, but now I’m very happy with that score because I’m only 16 years old,” Aditi told World Archery.

Jyothi, who equaled the world record score in the women’s compound event qualification round at the Archery World Cup 2023 stage 1 in Antalya,

finished second in the qualification round with 708.

Parneet Kaur placed sixth with 700 points. The Indian women’s compound team of Jyothi, Aditi and Parneet topped the seedings with 2119 points in the qualifications, just one point off the world record set by Korea last week in Singapore.

In the men’s compound qualifiers, former World Cup champion Abhishek Verma, competing in his first archery World Cup of the year, was the

best-placed Indian in eighth place with a score of 707. In the compound mixed team, Abhishek and Aditi combined for 1418, topping the qualifications ahead of the Colombians and Danes. Ojas Pravin Deotale finished 13th with 703 and Prathamesh Samadhan Jawkar finished 19th with 702. Rajat Chauhan, with 698 placed 28th. Compound men’s team of Abhishek, Ojas and Prathamesh had to settle for the second seed with 2112 points.

Wrestlers case: Delhi Police to soon submit report in court

NEW DELHI, JUN 14

(IANS): Investigators in the wrestlers’ case will soon submit chats, videos and statements of over 150 witnesses in court, a Delhi Police source said on Wednesday.

According to the source, police have collected several videos, including the CCTV footage of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) office.

Earlier, the police had reached out to five foreign wrestling federations, seeking information, as several wrestlers have alleged harassment during tournaments abroad. They are currently awaiting responses from these federations.

As for the charge sheet filed by police, officials said

that Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora has reviewed the progress of the investigation and given approval to proceed.

“The investigating officer will now conclude the necessary procedures and

submit the reports to the Rouse Avenue Court,” said the official.

In April, Delhi Police registered two separate First Information Reports (FIRs) against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan

Maccabi lift Israel’s basketball league title

JERUSALEM, JUN 14

(IANS): Euroleague side Maccabi Tel Aviv won the Israeli Basketball Super League championship for the 56th time after a 94-90 home win over Hapoel Tel Aviv in Game 3 of the bestof-three final series. Maccabi, who failed to win the title last year, took a 26-23 lead at the end of the first quarter, thanks to points

by Lorenzo Brown, in front of more than 11,000 fans at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in northern Tel Aviv, reports Xinhua. An excellent second quarter by J’Covan Brown kept Hapoel’s deficit low until halftime, with the score set at 42-38 for Maccabi. Two consecutive dunks by Alex Poythress helped Maccabi increase the mar-

Yibing defeats Kyrgios to notch first win on grass at Stuttgart

BERLIN, JUN 14 (IANS): China’s rising star Wu Yibing notched the first win on grass in his pro-career by defeating eighth seed Nick Kyrgios of Australia on Tuesday at ATP250 Stuttgart Boss Open in Germany.

DUBAI, JUN 14 (IANS):

Veteran middle-order batter

Ajinkya Rahane and fastbowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur made gains in the latest ICC Test Rankings, released on Wednesday with Australian batters getting a rare achievement by occupying top three places in batting charts.

Rahane’s scores of 89 and 46 in the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval, which also saw him make his comeback to the Indian team, see him return to the rankings in 37th position while Thakur, who

made 51 in first innings, has moved up six places to 94th position.

In the rare occurrence, Steve Smith and Travis Head join top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne in top three batting positions following their centuries, which helped Australia beat India by 209 runs in the WTC Final.

Labuschagne holds on to his number-one position with 903 rating points. Smith has advanced one place to second position after scores of 121 and 34 while Player of the Match Head’s scores of 163 and 18, have lifted him three

Wicketkeeper-batter

Alex Carey has progressed 11 places to 36th after scoring 48 and 66 not out while off-spinner Nathan Lyon (up two places to sixth) and seamer Scott Boland (up five places to 36th) have also moved up after finishing with five wickets each in the match.

Meanwhile, in the men’s ODI rankings, UAE batter Vriitya Aravind has moved up seven places to 49th after scoring 36 and 70 against the West Indies in their home series played in Sharjah that the visiting side won 3-0.

As the first ATP title winner from the Chinese mainland, Wu played his first pro match on grass against Kyrgios. The relative inexperience on the surface did not stop the Chinese from grabbing an impressive opening win over Kyrgios 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the Stuttgart tournament, reports Xinhua.

“The last time I played on grass was juniors back in 2017, so six years,” said 23-year-old Wu after his victory. “I was really happy to play Nick in the first round. He’s one of the best players on grass and he served well. He aced me many times. The key for me was to stay cool, stay patient in the game and find a way.”

Kyrgios, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist, had surgery to repair a small tear in his left lateral meniscus in January and appeared to be strug -

gling physically from early in the match. Wu saved a break point in the opening game with a classy forehand on the run before making his move on return to break Kyrgios in the 12th game and claim the first set. As Kyrgios’ movement grew visibly more restricted, World No. 64 Wu claimed the only break of the second set to seal his third Top 30 win.

“It was pretty special because it was very tense, and he was holding his service games pretty easily,” said Wu, “I was suffering on serve sometimes because he has better serves than me, but I was patient in the match. I will keep going and work on my serve, and hopefully I can be a better server.”

gin to 52-43, but points by Xavier Munford cut the gap to 59-63 in the 27th minute. Then, Roman Sorkin inspired Maccabi to take a 75-64 lead at the end of the third quarter. Maccabi increased to 83-68 in the 33rd minute, but Hapoel performed an impressive 17-0 run to take an 85-83 lead with 3:16 minutes on the clock.

Singh, based on sexual harassment allegations.

The first FIR pertains to the accusations made by a minor and has been filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along

with relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code concerning the act of outraging modesty.

The second FIR focuses on comprehensive investigations into the complaints made by adult complainants and involves relevant sections of the IPC related to outraging of modesty.

The father of the minor wrestler involved in the case has stepped forward and claimed that he filed a “false” complaint of sexual harassment against the chief.

The father alleges that his actions were driven by anger and frustration over the chief’s perceived biased treatment towards his daughter.

Joint meeting of PDFA and football referees of Peren dist.

DIMAPUR, JUN 14 (NPN): Peren District Football Association (PDFA) has convened joint meeting of PDFA and football referees of Peren district on June 24, 2 pm at Hotel Tamzaipa, Jalukie Town. All the executive members and advisors of PDFA, Peren District Football Referee Association, AIFF certified referees and senior referees have been requested to attend the meeting. PDFA also informed its executive members that there will be audit-cum-executive meeting at 10 am at the same venue. In this regard, all executive members have been informed to attend the meeting.

Lakshya Sen

Aditi Gopichand Swamy

Shardul Thakur and Ajinkya Rahane

Wu Yibing

Jude Bellingham